AVANI + FARES MALDIVES

Fares, Baa Atoll

AVANI+ Fares Maldives Resort is a contemporary island resort in Baa Atoll, combining stylish beach and overwater accommodation with exceptional marine life, family facilities, wellness experiences and easy access to the Baa Atoll Biosphere Reserve.

Facilities

• Swimming pool
• Direct access to beach and lagoon
• House reef
• Water Sports Centre
• Diving and marine centre
• AvaniSpa
• 24-hour fitness centre
• Tennis court
• Outdoor multi-sport courts
• Yoga and wellness facilities
• Kids' club
• Teens Club
• Kids-only restaurant
• Multiple restaurants and bars
• Boutique/retail facilities
• Marine biology and conservation experiences
• Wi-Fi
• Excursion and watersports services
• Beach and overwater accommodation
• Family residences

Room Types

• Premium Ocean View Room: 47 m² - Contemporary rooms with elevated ocean views, designed for couples or small families. Maximum occupancy is 2 adults and 1 child.
• Premium Beachfront Room: 51 m² - A beachfront option offering easy access to the sand and ocean, with contemporary interiors and a relaxed island atmosphere. Suitable for couples and small families.
• Over Water Villa: 87 m² - An elegant overwater villa with direct access to the lagoon, designed for couples seeking the classic Maldives overwater experience. Maximum occupancy is 2 adults and 1 child.
• Over Water Pool Villa: 109 m² - A more spacious overwater option featuring a private pool and generous outdoor space, ideal for couples seeking additional privacy.
• Two Bedroom Ocean View Pavilion: 94 m² - A spacious two-bedroom accommodation designed for families or groups, combining ocean views with separate sleeping spaces. Maximum occupancy is 3 adults and 3 children.
• Two Bedroom Beach Villa: 110 m² - A spacious family-friendly villa positioned close to the beach, offering two bedrooms and generous living space. Maximum occupancy is 3 adults and 2 children.
• Two Bedroom Beachfront Pavilion: 102 m² - A larger beachfront accommodation suitable for families and groups, with direct proximity to the beach. Maximum occupancy is 3 adults and 3 children.
• Two Bedroom Over Water Pool Residence: 287 m² - A large private overwater residence with multiple bedrooms, a private pool and substantial indoor and outdoor living areas. Maximum occupancy is 2 adults and 3 children in the current booking configuration.
• Four Bedroom Beachfront Pavilion: 196 m² - A substantial beachfront residence designed for large families or groups, with four bedrooms and extensive shared living space. Maximum occupancy is 6 adults and 6 children.
• Three Bedroom Over Water Pool Residence: 368 m² - The resort's expansive overwater residence option, providing three bedrooms, extensive living areas and a private pool. It is designed for larger families or groups.

Activities

• House reef snorkelling
• Scuba diving
• Guided snorkelling
• Dolphin experiences
• Manta-ray excursions
• Whale-shark excursions
• Fishing
• Sunset cruises
• Kayaking
• Paddleboarding
• Waterskiing
• Wakeboarding
• Fun-tube rides
• Other motorised and non-motorised watersports
• The resort's Marine Centre provides access to diving and excursions throughout Baa Atoll.
• Tennis
• Badminton
• Volleyball
• Basketball
• Gym workouts
• Yoga
• Personal training
• Beach activities
• Island exploration
• The resort has a 24-hour indoor gym and an outdoor multi-sport complex
• DJ sessions
• Live music
• Bodu Beru performances
• Outdoor movie nights
• Sunset experiences
• Cultural activities
• Traditional Bodu Beru performances are part of the resort's cultural programme.

Dining

• Ocean Terrace: The main restaurant serving international cuisine through buffet and live cooking stations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are available.
• Charcoal: The resort's signature grill and fine-dining restaurant, focusing on premium grilled dishes and an elevated dining experience.
• Tribe: A relaxed social dining and bar concept, suitable for casual meals, drinks and evening entertainment.
• The Skipjack Bar: A casual venue offering food and drinks in a relaxed island setting.
• Smuggler's Shack: A laid-back beachfront-style venue focused on casual dining and drinks.
• KOBA Bar: A relaxed beach bar where guests can enjoy drinks and refreshments by the ocean.
• Petit Bistro: A dedicated kids-only restaurant within AvaniKids, designed specifically for younger guests. It offers children's meals, lunch, dinner and cooking activities.

Spa & Wellness

• AvaniSpa provides a tropical wellness environment with treatments ranging from massages and facials to specialised wellness experiences.
• Five private treatment villas
• Outdoor showers and bathtubs
• Steam room
• Sauna
• Relaxation area
• Changing rooms
• Nail lounge
• Hair salon
• Malin+Goetz retail products
• The spa operates from 10:00–20:00.
• Wellness experiences
• Signature massages
• Couples' treatments
• Facials
• Vinotherapy massage
• Oxygen facial treatments
• Cupping therapy
• Sound healing
• Meditation
• Private yoga
• Group yoga
• Wellness sessions
• Fitness programmes
• The resort also offers yoga sessions at its beach, Yoga Sanctuary and Wellness Studio.

Family Features

• AVANI+ Fares is particularly well equipped for families.
• Family accommodation includes:
• Two Bedroom Beach Villas
• Two Bedroom Pavilions
• Two Bedroom Over Water Pool Residences
• Three Bedroom Over Water Pool Residences
• Four Bedroom Beachfront Pavilions
• The larger residences provide families with multiple bedrooms and substantial indoor/outdoor living areas.
• Additional family features include:
• AvaniKids
• Teens Club
• Kids-only restaurant
• Children's activities
• Babysitting
• Family excursions
• Sports activities
• Family-friendly dining
• Family spa experiences

Honeymoon Features

• AVANI+ Fares works particularly well for couples looking for a combination of contemporary luxury, privacy and marine experiences.
• Recommended accommodation for honeymooners includes:
• Over Water Villa
• Over Water Pool Villa
• Two Bedroom Over Water Pool Residence for an ultra-private extended stay
• Three Bedroom Over Water Pool Residence for couples travelling with friends or family
• Honeymoon experiences can include:
• Private romantic dining
• Beach dinners
• Couples' spa treatments
• Sunset cruises
• Floating breakfast
• Private villa experiences
• Professional photoshoots
• Snorkelling and diving excursions
• Sunset and beach experiences
• The resort currently promotes a Simply Romantic package featuring romantic touches, intimate dining, spa treatment and a photoshoot, while its Overwater Residence package includes in-villa breakfast, floating breakfast, spa treatment and a professional photoshoot.

Kids Facilities

• Avani Kids: Age: 2 years and above | Opening: 10:00–18:00
• Indoor play area
• Arts & crafts
• TV lounge
• Quiet room
• Outdoor splash park
• Pirate ship
• Zipline
• Weekly changing activity programme
• The resort also provides two hours of complimentary babysitting per day for children aged 2–11, between 10:00 and 18:00.
• Petit Bistro
• One of the resort's standout family features is its children-only restaurant, with seating for approximately 20 children and dedicated lunch, dinner and cooking activities.
• Teens Club: The Teens Club operates 24 hours and includes:
• Board games
• Gaming stations
• Karaoke
• Movies
• Challenges
• Social activities

Diving

• Diving is one of the major strengths of AVANI+ Fares.
• The resort has a house reef directly accessible from the island, with coral formations and marine life including tropical fish and rays. The resort describes its lagoon as approximately 2.6 km, with multiple coral clusters and opportunities to encounter rays and dolphins.
• The Marine Centre also arranges boat excursions to dive sites throughout Baa Atoll, including:
• Coral reefs
• Caves
• Shipwrecks
• Manta-ray sites
• Other offshore dive locations
• The resort also works with a Marine Biologist, with conservation activities including coral adoption and marine education.
• Manta rays & Hanifaru Bay
• The resort's location in Baa Atoll is particularly significant for marine enthusiasts because of its proximity to Hanifaru Bay, famous for seasonal manta-ray aggregations.
• According to the resort, May to December is the preferred period for guests specifically seeking manta rays and whale sharks in the wider Baa Atoll, although diving and snorkelling are available throughout the year.
• Marine conservation
• AVANI+ Fares places considerable emphasis on marine conservation. Guests can learn about the local ecosystem and participate in coral-related conservation experiences with the resort's marine team.