LUX SOUTH ARI ATOLL

Dhidhoofinolhu, South Ari Atoll

LUX* South Ari Atoll is a vibrant luxury island resort in South Ari Atoll, renowned for its beautiful beaches, stylish beach and water villas, exceptional dining, wellness experiences and year-round whale shark encounters.

Facilities

• LUX ME Spa*, one of the Maldives' Forbes Four-Star spas
• Five-star PADI diving centre with professional instructors and equipment
• Vibrant house reef and lagoon with excellent snorkelling
• Dedicated water sports centre
• Non-motorised watersports including kayaking, canoeing and stand-up paddleboarding
• Motorised watersports including jet skiing and waterskiing
• Kitesurfing, windsurfing, wakeboarding, flyboarding and hoverboarding
• Swimming pools, including an infinity pool
• Fully equipped fitness centre
• Tennis court and beach volleyball
• Badminton and table tennis
• Beach yoga and regular fitness classes
• Bicycle rental and island cycling
• Little Travellers PLAY Club for children aged 3 to 11
• Dedicated teen activities and programmes
• Eight restaurants and five bars
• Café LUX* and ICI ice cream
• Beach club and beachfront dining
• Excursion and marine activity centre
• Whale shark and marine conservation experiences
• Coral adoption and conservation programmes
• Beach cinema and evening entertainment
• Boutique and resort shopping
• Wedding and private celebration facilities
• Dedicated family facilities and activities
• Photography and special experience arrangements
• Wi-Fi throughout the resort

Room Types

• Beach Pavilion: Stylish 60 m² thatched-roof accommodation with direct beach access and a private beach-facing terrace. Two units can be interconnected, making them suitable for families.
• Beach Villa: Spacious 95 m² beachfront villa with direct beach access, private terrace and tropical indoor-outdoor bathroom with standalone bathtub.
• Beach Pool Villa: 116 m² beachfront villa featuring a private pool, furnished terrace and direct access to the beach.
• Beachfront Infinity Pool Villa: 136 m² premium beachfront villa with a private infinity pool overlooking the ocean and direct beach access.
• Maldives Water Villa: 98 m² overwater villa with direct lagoon access, private sun deck, catamaran net and ocean-view bathtub.
• Overwater Infinity Pool Villa: 110 m² overwater villa designed for couples, featuring a private infinity pool, ocean access and furnished outdoor deck.
• Temptation Beach Pool Villa: 206 m² spacious beachfront villa with private sea-view pool, separate living area and direct beach access. Suitable for couples and families.
• Temptation Pool Water Villa: 220 m² adults-oriented overwater villa with a private infinity pool, jacuzzi, direct lagoon access and separate living area.
• Family Beach Pavilion: 120 m² two-bedroom accommodation consisting of two interconnected beach pavilions with separate entrances, private terraces and direct beach access.
• Family Lagoon Pavilion: 130 m² two-bedroom family accommodation with two separate rooms, direct beach access and private beach-facing terraces.
• LUX Villa*: The resort's signature 360 m² presidential villa at the end of the jetty, featuring a private infinity pool, glass-floor living area, private butler and buggy service, dining room and direct lagoon access.

Activities

• Snorkelling at the vibrant house reef
• Scuba diving with the PADI-certified dive centre
• Whale shark excursions and marine-life encounters
• Manta ray and turtle spotting
• Dolphin watching and sunset cruises
• Fishing and traditional Maldivian fishing
• Big-game fishing
• Island hopping and sandbank excursions
• Kayaking and canoeing
• Stand-up paddleboarding
• Windsurfing and kitesurfing
• Waterskiing and wakeboarding
• Jet skiing
• Flyboarding and hoverboarding
• Catamaran sailing
• Swimming and beach activities
• Tennis
• Beach volleyball
• Badminton and table tennis
• Cycling around the island
• Beach yoga and meditation
• Fitness classes and wellness activities
• Spa and relaxation experiences at LUX* ME Spa
• Children's activities at Little Travellers PLAY Club
• Teen activities and entertainment
• Coral adoption and marine conservation activities
• Maldivian cultural experiences
• Cooking and local cuisine experiences
• Beach cinema and evening entertainment
• Romantic sunset and private experiences
• Photography and personalised island experiences

Dining

• LUX* South Ari Atoll offers 8 restaurants and 5 bars, with a wide range of international and speciality cuisines.
• MIXE
• Main restaurant serving international and global cuisine, with breakfast and dinner.
• SENSES
• Poolside restaurant, bar and lounge offering fresh seafood, grilled dishes, Indian Ocean-inspired curries and cocktails.
• ALLEGRIA
• Italian restaurant serving homemade pasta, wood-fired pizzas and fresh seafood in a beachfront setting.
• EAST MARKET
• Overwater restaurant and bar specialising in vibrant South-East Asian cuisine.
• UMAMI
• Japanese fine dining featuring sushi, sashimi, robata and teppanyaki.
• BEACH ROUGE
• Relaxed beachfront restaurant and beach club serving Mediterranean-inspired dishes, pizzas, salads and grilled seafood.
• CAFÉ LUX*
• Speciality coffee shop serving freshly roasted, barista-made coffee throughout the day.
• VELI BAR
• Relaxed bar with beautiful ocean views and refreshing drinks.
• LAGOON BAR
• Casual beachfront bar near the watersports centre, ideal for daytime drinks and light bites.
• In-Villa Dining
• Private dining and meals served in the comfort of the villa.
• Private & Destination Dining
• Special romantic experiences include private beach dinners, sunset dining and the resort's signature Divine Dinner under the stars.
• The resort also offers vegetarian and vegan options, including plant-based Keen on Green menus, while meal plans include Bed & Breakfast, Half Board, Full Board and All-Inclusive.

Spa & Wellness

• LUX ME Spa*, a holistic wellness sanctuary surrounded by tropical gardens and lagoon views
• Forbes Four-Star Spa
• Full range of therapeutic and relaxation massages
• Signature Araamu Dhathuru coconut massage
• Facials and beauty treatments
• Body scrubs and rejuvenating treatments
• Couples and personalised spa experiences
• Reiki and energy healing
• Hair and beauty consultations
• Manicure and pedicure services
• Dedicated kids' spa treatments
• Sauna, steam room and plunge pool
• Spa relaxation area
• Yoga and meditation
• Floating yoga and sound-bath experiences
• Pranayama and breathing exercises
• Beach yoga sessions
• Fully equipped fitness centre with personal training
• Group fitness and circuit training
• Bespoke wellness consultations and personalised programmes
• Wellness retreats combining spa treatments, fitness, mindfulness and nutrition
• Keen on Green plant-focused wellness dining options
• Private and customised wellness experiences

Family Features

• PLAY Kids Club for children aged 3 to 11, with supervised activities, games and creative experiences.
• Dedicated Teens Programme with sports, snorkelling, coral planting and other island activities.
• Family Beach Pavilions, 120 m² two-bedroom accommodation with two interconnected rooms, separate entrances and direct beach access.
• Family Lagoon Pavilions, 130 m² two-bedroom accommodation with separate rooms, private terraces and direct beach access.
• Family-friendly beach and lagoon activities
• Snorkelling and marine-life experiences with the resort's marine team
• Coral planting and conservation activities for children and teenagers
• Treasure hunts and supervised island adventures
• Board games and family games
• Beach sports and outdoor recreation
• Swimming and non-motorised watersports
• Family-friendly dining options across the resort's restaurants
• ICI Ice Cream for a fun family treat
• Outdoor Cinema Paradiso movie nights with popcorn and ice cream
• LUX ME Youth*, offering age-appropriate spa treatments for younger guests
• Family excursions including dolphin watching, fishing and island experiences
• Babysitting/childcare arrangements, subject to availability
• Rollaway beds for children under 12 where maximum occupancy permits.
• Family-friendly wellness and fitness activities
• Spacious family accommodation suitable for larger families

Honeymoon Features

• Romantic Overwater Infinity Pool Villas with private pools and direct lagoon access
• Temptation Pool Water Villas designed especially for couples seeking privacy and seclusion
• Private beachfront villas with direct access to white-sand beaches
• Private candlelit beach dinners and destination dining experiences
• Divine Dinner, a private dining experience on a secluded beach under the stars
• Sunset cruises and private catamaran experiences
• Castaway beach picnics and private sandbank experiences
• Couples treatments at the LUX ME Spa*
• Romantic beach and lagoon settings ideal for photography
• In-house professional photographer for honeymoon and romantic shoots
• Romantic bed decorations
• Honeymoon celebration cake
• Sparkling wine
• 30-minute couples massage at LUX* ME Spa under the current honeymoon offer
• Special honeymoon and anniversary arrangements
• Private sunset and starlit dining
• Snorkelling, diving and whale shark experiences for couples
• Beach yoga, wellness and relaxation experiences
• Private breakfasts and in-villa dining
• Wedding, vow renewal and romantic celebration arrangements
• Dedicated honeymoon planning and personalised experiences

Kids Facilities

• PLAY Kids Club for children aged 3 to 11, offering supervised play, creative activities and educational experiences.
• Dedicated Teens Programme with sports, snorkelling, coral planting and island activities.
• Cinema Paradiso, outdoor family movie nights under the stars with popcorn and ice cream.
• Treasure hunts and island adventure activities
• Board games and family game nights
• Arts and educational craft workshops
• Snorkelling experiences with the resort's marine biologist
• Coral planting and marine conservation activities
• Watersports and beach activities suitable for children and teens
• Tennis, volleyball and other recreational activities
• ICI Ice Cream for children and families
• LUX ME Youth*, offering age-appropriate spa treatments for younger guests
• Family-friendly dining options and children's meals
• Family Beach Pavilions and Family Lagoon Pavilions
• Beginner diving experiences, with introductory lessons available from 8 years old.
• Family excursions and marine-life experiences
• Educational activities focused on Maldivian nature and sustainability
• Beach and lagoon swimming activities

Diving

• Euro-Divers 5-Star PADI Dive Centre located at the resort, offering professional diving and PADI certification for all levels.
• Access to 50+ dive sites across South Ari Atoll, with sites generally reached within 10 to 60 minutes by dhoni.
• Located within the South Ari Marine Protected Area (SAMPA).
• Excellent opportunities to encounter whale sharks year-round, one of the resort's main marine attractions.
• Manta rays, including seasonal manta trips to Rangali Madivaru.
• Regular sightings of green and hawksbill turtles, eagle rays, grey reef sharks, leopard sharks, mobula rays and dolphins.
• Notable dive sites include LUX Back Reef, Kuda Rah Thila, Madivaru, 7th Heaven, Reethi Thila, Broken Rock, Dhigurah Thila and Kudhimaa Wreck*.
• Kudhimaa Wreck, a 52-metre Japanese cargo vessel, offers an exciting wreck-diving experience.
• Dhigurah Channel features more than 15 thilas and offers varied channel and reef diving.
• Diving options include single-tank, two-tank, afternoon, full-day and night dives.
• Fluorescent night diving with specialised UV equipment.
• Underwater scooter diving is available for suitable certified divers.
• PADI programmes range from beginner courses through Divemaster, along with speciality courses.
• Beginner diving lessons are available from age 8 according to the resort.
• Discover Scuba and introductory lagoon diving are available for non-certified guests.
• Equipment includes Aqualung equipment, aluminium tanks and air/Nitrox fills.
• Freediving and marine-focused experiences are also available.
• Whale shark excursions can be accompanied by a marine biologist, combining snorkelling with marine education.