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Baros Maldives
Resort Overview
A small beautiful island which can be circled in a ten minute stroll, this gorgeous lush little island is hemmed with dazzling sand and offers contemporary, elegant facilities. A member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World, thatched roof villas are tucked among the trees or raised above the water on stilts with an excellent house reef. style meets simplicity and fabulous for honeymoons.
Rooms
75
Airport transfer time
20 minutes by speedboat from Male’ International Airport.
Location
North Male’ Atoll.
Facilities
Lagoon with excellent house reef for superb snorkeling. Three stylish dining options include the unique overwater Lighthouse restaurant. Atmospheric bar, boutique, fitness centre, water sports, dive school and Aquum Spa.
Accommodation
75 exquisite villas have air-conditioning, television, minibar, CD/DVD player, telephone, espresso machine, tea/coffee facilities, ceiling fan, internet access, bath and shower.
Deluxe villas are individual thatched bungalows a few yards from the water’s edge with private garden bathroom. Baros villas also have four-poster bed, wine chiller, terrace with daybed and private sun deck overlooking the ocean. The 5 romantic Baros Pool Villas offer all the luxuries of a Baros Villa with the addition of a private beachfront plunge pool. Water villas are overwater on stilts with panoramic sea views, total privacy and overwater deck with steps down to the sea. Baros Residence – 268 square meter. With a private pool and garden, a dedicated on call butler service and in-villa spa treatments are also available. Baros Residence is a romantic hideaway.
Restaurants & Bars
Three stylish dining options include the unique overwater Lighthouse restaurant – a fine dinning experience is the highlight of Baros. Lime Restaurant is all-day dining from an international a-la-carte menu and special selections of the menu can be prepared in front of the guest at evenings. Cayenne Grill – Alfresco dinning set over the lagoon, seafood, meat and vegetarian and healthy salads are served in this restaurant. Sails Bar – offers fruit juices, fine selection of spirits, wines and cocktails just the right place to enjoy a cocktail and listen to the mellow music playing after the dinner.
Beach description
Beautiful, white sand
WOW fact
Sipping champagne under the trees, under the stars, hearing the lapping of waves against the sand is so magical. Or why not enjoy a champagne sunset cruise on Baros’ luxurious yet traditional Dhoni. (see more photos)
Banyan Tree Maldives Madivaru
Resort Overview
One of the natures best – kept secrets of the Maldives. A resort island with just six luxurious tented villas, each with a private pool, this intimate hideaway is the ultimate in peace and privacy. Palms whisper in the breeze and sparkling sands are gently splashed by lagoon waters.
Rooms
6
Airport transfer time
20 minutes by seaplane.
Location
On the North East of Ari Atoll.
Facilities
A tiny resort with pristine shores and breathtaking reefs. Attentive service and your holiday price includes in-villa dining, selected excursions, a dedicated island host, boatman and chef and one in-villa spa treatment per person. There is a little all-day restaurant, unique tented lounge bar, open-air dining area, snorkeling and diving centre and souvenir shop.
Accommodation
Just six tented Pool villas, each comprising three interlinked Bedouin tents – a bedroom, bathroom, and living area – with fine facilities including two outdoor showers, indoor bathtub, wine cooler, telephone, internet, combined flatscreen television/DVD/stereo surround sound system, outdoor terrace with daybeds, sun loungers and a private pool and canopied al fresco dining area.
Restaurants
Boa Keyo – An all-day dining restaurant and a bar lounge. Named after an indigenous tree that covers large parts of the island, guests can take in a refreshing cocktail and cool off indoors in the welcome shade of this elegant restaurant. or In-Villa Dining.
Swimming Pools
6 private pools
Beach description
Pristine white sands, a beautiful lagoon surrounded by breathtaking house reefs
WOW fact
This slice of tropical paradise is haven, designed to offer total privacy and ultimate Crusoe style retreat. (see more photos)
Hilton Maldives/ Irufushi Resort & Spa
Soothe your senses on the romantic, teardrop shaped island of Iru Fushi. With its evocative fringe of brilliant sands and aquamarine lagoon, this is the very epitome of Maldivian tranquillity combined with the comprehensive hospitality of a Hilton resort.
Rooms
150
Airport transfer time
scenic 45 minutes by seaplane.
Location
Nestled amid 52 acres of powdery white sands and verdant vegetation, on the unspoiled Noonu Atoll.
Facilities
Enjoy memorable dining at one of four delectable restaurants including a beachfront grill and an enchanting overwater Asian restaurant. Stroll the island’s idyllic shores along impossibly white and powdery sands, perhaps refreshing afterwards with a dip in the resort’s sparkling infinity pool. Active souls can enjoy some fabulous diving as well as a range of land and water based sports activities, whilst the tranquil surrounds of the Iru Fushi Spa are available for those inclined towards further indulgence and serenity.
Accommodation
The 150 spacious villas exude a crisp, modern tropical style and feature air-conditioning, minibar, flat-screen television, internet connection, an i-spa bath (jet bath with iPod docker) and an expansive, furnished terrace.
Beach villas have a private courtyard with i-spa bath, gazebo and outdoor rain showers.Water villas are perched above the calm lagoon waters with glass floor panels. The indulgent Infinity water villas are more spacious with an expansive split-level private deck featuring a lava stone infinity pool. For added seclusion, Horizon water villas enjoy a particularly peaceful setting and their own Jacuzzi.
Restaurants & Bars
Flavour – Fine dinning restaurant serving authentic Asian, tapas-style menu and Far Eastern taste set over the edge of the water. The Trio – Mediterranean, Middle Eastern and Asian Dishes, restaurant is located over the stunning lagoon. Islanders Grill for a la cate menu in individual pavilions to savor freshly caught grilled seafood. Iru Restaruant – all day buffet dinning with live cooking stations. Waters Edge – situated along the beach with views of the lagoon offering signature cocktails, specialty coffee and Maldivian high tea also is available or simply have an ice cream and enjoy a variety of night entertainment, from Maldivian traditional dance to movie-night.
Swimming Pools
Fluid – free form main pool offers selection of delicious fresh juices, smoothies and cocktails, or why not indulge in ice cold beer. Reflection – Infinity edge pool with sun loungers and Reflections Bar. freshly squeezed juice, flavored ice tea, fresh seafood, Asian fare, including large seafood skewers, grill fish, gourmet salads and sates presented on a mini charcoal grill.
Huvafen Fushi Maldives
Resort Overview
Follow the sand paths from luxurious palm-thatched bungalows with private pools to the only underwater LIME spa in the Maldives, and talcum soft sand beaches. This very trendy yet relaxed, stunning Per AQUUM island is perhaps the best in the Maldives. Hufaven Fushi literally means the Dream Island in local language. The name almost says it all. Huvafen Fushi is a waking dream.
Rooms
43
Airport transfer time
30 minutes by a luxury speedboat.
Location
In North Malé Atoll
Facilities
Futuristic underwater LIME Spa, a wide choice of dining options including over-water restaurants and al fresco under the palms, chic bar with deck overlooking the lagoon, wine cellar, yoga pavilion, fitness centre, infinity pool, FLOAT, PADI dive school, water-sports, air-conditioned library, The Lair and theater. Enjoy a unique experience on board their traditional yet modern 65ft Maldivian sailing Dhoni. Sail to a nearby sandbank or even to a local island.
Accommodation
43 exquisite bungalows, each with private plunge pool, air-conditioning, ceiling fan, espresso machine, bar, bath and shower, daybed, telephone, oversized bed, television, surround sound, fully loaded iPod and DVD player.
Beach bungalows have a courtyard pool and front deck with daybed.
Deluxe beach bungalows are more spacious.
Lagoon bungalows are split level, built over the lagoon with daybed.
Ocean bungalows are spacious, with infinity pool and ocean vistas, large deck, jacuzzi and separate glass bottom lounge area.
Ocean pavilions are 330 square meters large private luxury villas with fibre optic lit infinity pool. An infinity edge Kohler bath fills from the ceiling forms the centerpiece and a second bed room with 32″ plasma, direct access to its own outdoor deck completes the pavilion. A dedicated Thankuru in on call 24 hours.
CUBE is 463 square meters large nestled in a lush oceanfront garden enclave with direct access to the beach, a sanctuary set in a world of its own. A spacious sun-deck with two spa treatment beds and a yoga pavilion at the entrance. Inside, the foyer opens to reveal the living room, kitchen and a walk-in pantry and dinning room bathed in natural light. Garden courtyard houses a swimming pool, barbecue grill with lounge seating, daybeds and dinning for four. On the upper level, the master suite and two guest rooms feature Bose surround sound systems, plasma screens DVD player. The master suite also has a connecting room with a fully equipped gym. CUBE comes compete with a wine fridge, two fully stocked mini-bars, a game room with latest video games consoles and a lounge stocked with best sellers and ipod playlists. A personal butler is on call 24 hours.
Sensuelle: For an ultimate land and sea indulgence, book the 21 meters luxury vessel with the Ocean Pavilion, Beach Pavilion, Deluxe Bungalow or Ocean Bungalow. The vessel provides maximum comfort with an oversized bathtub, spa room, private dinning room, personal wine fridge and a bar. A spacious chill out area in the front deck looks out to an all-encompassing view of the ocean, while the private Jacuzzi at the back beckons you for a heavenly dip.
Restaurants & Bars
Celsius - Brings a luxe-but-laid-back attitude to dining for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Fogliani’s - Traditional wood-fired pizza oven situated between the pool and the Celsius restaurant under the canopy of coconut trees. Salt – over water restaurant to savor the finest seafood. Raw – Offers innovative ‘spa and ‘Raw’ cuisine and a juice bar. UMbar on the water’s edge looking over the infinity pool, indulge designer cocktails. Vinum – Round Table dinning with Island Chief and wine tasting with the sommelier.
Swimming Pools
A Fibre- optic lit infinity edge pool. Lonu Veyo Pool: The salt water floatation pool.
Beach description
white sandy
WOW facts
Stunning spacious villas, natural vegetation and lovely beaches offer the backdrop for your romantic ceremony. What could beat celebrating with a sunset cruise together on board Huvafen’s luxury boat? Or the unique and futuristic underwater Lime Spa – a totally surreal spa sensation. (see more photos of this resort)
Kurumba Maldives
Resort Overview
The original Maldivian resort, popular Kurumba offers quality at great value, along with a convenient location, traditional style, fabulous leisure facilities and sublime hospitality – in cosmopolitan surrounds fringed with delectable beaches.
Rooms
180
Airport transfer time
10 minutes from Male’ International airport.
Location
In North Malé Atoll
Facilities
A wide choice of dining options include an all day dining cafe, three bars, dining options including (half board) buffets and six speciality restaurants, live music and karaoke. There are two pools, children’s pool, fitness centre, tennis, Aquum Spa (prebookable spa packages on request), water sports and diving centre (Diving packages are available to prebook). Excellent snorkelling opportunities on the house reef are just steps from the beach.
Scuba diving
Diving School on site operated by Euro Divers (PADI certification)
Accommodation
180 rooms, with air-conditioning, minibar, tea and coffee facilities, telephone, television, open-air shower and terrace.
Superior rooms are in bi-level buildings. Deluxe rooms are single-level. Deluxe bungalows have dressing area, daybed and bathroom. Private villas are beachfront, as Deluxe bungalow with separate sitting area and jacuzzi. Garden villas are inland, as Private villas. Pool villas are spacious with walled garden, plunge pool, jacuzzi and terrace overlooking the sea, and guests receive a private airport boat transfer.
Presidential Suites – 255 square metres.
are Duplex Villas, Private Speedboat Transfer, Personal Butler Service , Private Courtyard with Beach Entrance, Private Swimming Pool in Flower Garden, Jacuzzi – Private Terrace with Enclosed Courtyard, King-size Day Bed under a Thatched Roof Pavilion, King-size four- poster Bed, Air Conditioned, DVD Player, 2 Satellite TVs, Hairdryer, Mini Bar, In-Room Safe – IDD Telephone, High Speed Internet Access, Satellite TV – Espresso Machine, Tea and Coffee Making Facilities. Bathrooms: His and hers Washbasins, 3 Showers (1 Open-air), Glass Walled Shower, Free Standing Bathtub.
Royal Kurumba Residence – 768 square metres.
Two-Winged Suite with 2 Bedrooms, 1 Sitting/Dining area, Butlers Pantry & Beachfront Veranda, Bridge Entrance over an Ornamental Pool, 2 Large Enclosed Wooden Sun-decks with Salas, 2 King-size four-poster Beds, Private Speedboat Transfer, Personal Butler Service, Air Conditioned, DVD Player, Sound System, Hairdryer, Mini Bar, In-Room Safe, 2 Satellite TVs (1×35” Plasma), IDD Telephone, High Speed Internet Access, Tea and Coffee Making Facilities, Espresso Machine. Bathrooms: Two Large Bathrooms opening into Private Courtyards, each with: Open-air Shower, Jacuzzi, Swimming Pool, 2 Washbasins, Glass Walled Shower, Free Standing Bathtub, King- size Day Bed under a Thatched Roof Pavilion. In addition Sitting/Dining area includes 1 Bathroom with Shower.
Restaurants & Bars
Vihamana – Main restaurant. Golden Cowrie – Italian restaurant. Hamakaze – Sushi, Sashimi and Teppen-yaki. Kurumba Mahal – Indian Cuisine. Ming Court – Chinese cuisine. Ocean Grill – Barbecue and seafood specialities at the edge of the ocean. Neptune Coffee Shop – Mini meals throughout the day. In addition there is a poolside pizzeria, Beach bar, Rendezvous Lounge – Karaoke Bar.
Swimming Pools
Large freshwater swimming pool with children’s pool located in the beautiful gardens just beyond the bar, with a smaller pool at the Sports centre.
Beach description
White sandy beach.
Spa and beauty
The Spa at Kurumba is an inner sanctuary of calm and wellbeing surrounded by a reflection pond of healing water and stunning architecture sets the scene for the care and wisdom that radiates from the AQUUM experience at Kurumba, Maldives. Dedicated to perfection of treatment and standard, our Spa menu includes remedies and rituals to soothe the mind and nourish the body. (see more photos of this resort)
Lily Beach Resort & Spa At Huvahendhoo, Maldives
Resort Overview
Lily Beach Resort: enjoyed a great reputation world-wide for its pristine beaches and lush tropical vegetation, and its exotic house-reef 3-10 meters away, and its location within the popular Ari Atoll of the Maldivian archipelago; boasting some of the most amazing and exclusive dive sites all-around. The new Lily Beach Resort & Spa At Huvahendhoo; upgraded to a 5-star luxury product with its All-new ‘Platinum Plan’ adds a whole new level to the traditional Maldivian holiday experience; Affordable Luxury in the Maldives!
Location
Huvahendhoo Island, situated on the south-east of Ari Atoll in the Maldives
Airport transfer time
25-minute scenic flight by Sea Plane from Male’ International Airport
Number of Rooms
119 Villas
Accommodations
Visually, a fusion of contemporary style and elegance sophisticatedly combined with traditional Maldivian aesthetics; serve to provide with a wholesome and luxurious island accommodation experience.Only natural materials are used for all its Villas as well as Public areas. The final product is a fusion of contemporary design and local architecture. It is a wonderful combination of wood, different kinds of natural stones and modern design, which blend in creatively with the natural surroundings of the island.
Sunset Water Suites (4 Suites) Villa Size: 182m 2
Individually designed and ultra-private, these Grand Water Suites on the western lagoon side of the island are truly the pride of the resort, each with its own individual butler service catering to your every whim. They offer uncompromising views of the ocean with an amazing private deck and direct lagoon access. A combination of natural wood flooring and white marble in the bathrooms, a four-poster king-sized bed, an oversized day-bed, a 14 square meter. Jacuzzi Pool and 42” LCD flat screen TV.Fully air-conditioned, along with ceiling fan, coffee/tea/espresso making facilities, safe, free internet access, CD/DVD player, satellite TV. Truly the ultimate ‘over-water’ living delight!
Deluxe Water Villas (36 Villas) Villa Size: 126m 2
Romantic and very private; with a distance of 15-feet between each villa, these villas are aesthetically appointed with a single piece hand-crafted standalone bathtub with Jacuzzi and an additional medium-sized Jacuzzi pool on the deck offering a fantastic view of the entire lagoon and direct access to the lagoon. A combination of natural wood flooring and white marble flooring in the bathroom, a 4 poster king-sized bed, an over-sized day bed, 7 square meters Jacuzzi Pool and 42” LCD flat screen. Villas are fully air-conditioned, along with ceiling fan, coffee/tea/espresso making facilities, safe, free internet access, CD/DVD player, satellite TV. A complete ‘over-water’ living experience!
Lagoon Villas (16 Villas) Villa Size: 90m 2
Spacious self-contained villas, half over the water, are appointed with natural wood flooring and stone flooring in the bathroom, king-sized 4 poster beds, an oversized day bed and 29” LCD flat screen TV. All these villas have direct access to the lagoon from their private decks. Villas are fully air-conditioned, along with ceiling fan, coffee/tea/espresso making facilities, safe, free internet access, CD/DVD player, satellite TV.
Beach Villas (57 Villas) Villa Size: 68m 2
Nestled along the shores of pristine beaches, elegant and smartly designed villas with natural wood flooring in the bedroom and stone flooring in the spacious open air bathroom, a queen-sized bed, vibrant color schemes, and an day bed and 29” LCD flat screen. Villas are fully air-conditioned, along with ceiling fan, coffee/tea/espresso making facilities, safe, free internet access, CD/DVD player, satellite TV.
Beach Family Villas (6 Villas) Villa Size: 136m 2
6-sets of two interconnecting rooms with full amenities.
Restaurants & Bars
Lily Maa: The main restaurant, an open sided restaurant with sand floors and views of the lagoon, showcase some of the finest cuisine served in the Maldives. The experienced International Chef, will conjure up a wonderful variety of ‘world cuisine’, offering expansive buffets, aesthetically set-up. Two open-cooking stations add variety to a sumptuous and relaxed dining experience. Tamarind is the A La Carte restaurant offering Indian and Chinese fusion cuisine, with a romantic & distinctive fine dining experience with signature dishes, specially created by the Executive Chef and a wonderful selection of wines to go with. (Tamarind is not part of the Platinum Plan – however each guest is entitled to one á la carte fine dining dinner experience during stay.Informal and lively The Spirit is the ideal spot for chilling out… Sand floors, vibrant color schemes, and day loungers, tastefully selected lounge music, and makes it a very exciting and inviting location of the resort to spend your fun filling evenings…from 09.00 am – until 01.00 am
Facilities
Tamara Spa
Amidst all this fun and frolic, our over-water spa pavilions are designed to be sanctuaries for the inner self – to refresh and rejuvenate your spirit as well as your physical being. Tamara presents a holistic journey, touching you body, soul and mind and transporting you to a haven of self-reflection of re-discovery!
Diving with Ocean Pro
With exceptional dive sites in the area Lily Beach has access to more than 40 dive sites. “Ocean Pro” Dive Centre offer theory & practical lessons (English, German, Japanese and French) by a professional European Team of colleagues with knowledge of the best dive sites and wrecks within the vicinity and afar…A choice for everyone, beginners to advance, and all courses are conducted by PADI standards. Children 8-11 years can enjoy the Bubble-makers course.
Kids Club – Turtles
Make the youngest clients’ vacation – an absolute delight, Turtles at Huvahendhoo, offers a variety of kids club programs to make their holiday, fun-filled, adventurous & exciting…A creative and experienced team of professionals are on hand to assist with wide choice of activities – both indoors and outdoors.
Evening Entertainment: – Live music, traditional local music, disco, night fishing, traditional cultural variety shows, and beach games. During the Day: An up-to-date gymnasium, a full-fledged water sports centre equipped with all non-motorized activities including canoeing, windsurfing, catamaran sailing, as well as motorized sports such as fun-tube riding and banana boat rides (all lessons are chargeable) a flood-lit tennis court, table tennis, dart, carom, billiards/pool, beach volleyball, island hopping, big game fishing, sunrise fishing, snorkeling safari. Other Facilities include: Fully equipped Dive Centre: Ocean Pro Internet Café.
Swimming Pools
2 Fresh Water Swimming Pools with Bar.
What’s Included in a Platinum Plan?
All Premium brands of Alcohol, Beer & Liqueur in main bar – The Spirit, Unlimited Cocktails & Signature drinks. variety of fine quality red/white/rosé wines, Collection of sparkling wines, Mini-bar Access: Mini-bar will be maintained regular supply of beer, wine, soft drinks, mineral water, and some nic-nacs. Combination of á la carte and sumptuous buffet breakfast and lunch PLUS fine dining dinner experiences at the main restaurant – Lily Maa. Mid afternoon snacks with fresh juices & cold towels served at the Bars and Pool areas • Evening snacks (Maldivian, Indian, hot/cold canapés by the pool with tea/coffee/fresh juices/mineral water) One á la carte fine dining dinner experience at our Specialty Restaurant Tamarind once during stay per person. Variety of fresh fruit juices, soft drinks, mineral water. Daily supply of 2 bottles of mineral water in all villas. Four brands of cigarettes during stay. Internet access on the entire island including villas. Snorkeling equipment with fins for every guest. Visit to an uninhabited island & fishing villages once during stay with snacks, soft drinks and mineral water. Sunset fishing once during stay (weather permitting) Access to sports centre, tennis court, gymnasium, all indoor games, all non-motorized water- sports. Activity day once a week; various games, competitions, treasure hunts. DJ with disco/live music band thrice a week • Traditional Maldivian dance performed by locals once a week. Airport meet and greet on arrival and departure. Complimentary VIP lounge access at domestic Seaplane terminal of Maldivian Air Taxi . Various in-house surprises! (see more photos of this resort)
Meeru Island Resort
Resort Overview
The sand floor bars and thatched open restaurants give a true ‘no news no shoes’ feel to this large island with a wide choice of facilities. ‘Meeru’ is superb, simple, natural yet stylish and incredibly popular, so early booking is recommended.
Rooms
286
Airport transfer time
55 minutes by boat or 20 minutes by seaplane
Location
In North Malé Atoll
Facilities
Two main restaurants – one north and one south, poolside coffee shop, à la carte floating yacht restaurant (seasonal), overwater Asian Wok restaurant and Hot Rock Restaurant and Bar, sand floor bars, occasional entertainment and internet café. Two Swimming pools (one with adjacent kids pool and one new pool for adults only), fitness centre, two spas (one over-water) , tennis, badminton, table tennis, volleyball, golf driving range and a new 9-hole pitch and putt golf course. Dive centre, snorkeling, windsurfing, catamaran sailing, canoes. Large boutique and shop. The house reef is reached by boat, and a host of excursions.
Accommodation
286 rooms, each with air-conditioning, ceiling fan, telephone, television, CD/DVD player, tea/coffee facilities, minibar, open-air shower, and terrace.
Garden rooms are simply furnished in single level terraces located in the interior of the island. Beach villas rooms are individual, beautifully furnished wooden bungalows with facilities as above, a semi open-air bathroom and a terrace enjoying views towards the beach/lagoon through foliage and trees. Jacuzzi beach villas with walled garden and outdoor jacuzzi. Water villas are on stilts straddling the water’s edge, with four-poster bed and sun-deck. Jacuzzi water villas are stylish overwater stilt villas reached by jetty with jacuzzi and espresso machine. Honeymoon suites are reached by small boat, available on request.
Restaurants & Bars
Farivalhu & Maalan – Two restaurants offer the same menu and service. Located at opposite ends of the island, guests will be allocated the restaurant depending on room number. Hungaanu – Coffee Shop – onboard a yacht anchored in the lagoon. The Dhoni Bar, on the beach beside the Dhoni Bar Pool; the Kakuni Bar, with sports bar facilities such as table tennis, billiards, snooker, table football, darts, chess, board games and color satellite TV coverage of international sporting events; the Club 1992 Bar aboard the Goma yacht anchored in the lagoon; the Uthuru Bar next to the Maalan Restaurant.
Swimming Pools
One swimming pool and sun terrace
Beach description
Beautiful white sand
Meeru Weddings
Meeru offers a wonderfully romantic setting from where to renew your wedding vows, flanked by soft sandy beaches and turquoise waters. The unique package includes guests leaving by traditional Phoni boat! RENEWAL OF VOWS PACKAGE INCLUDES a Bridal bouquet, decorated location, one hour make-up for the bride, Dhiffushi girls escort, Bodu Beru drums, guests leave by dhoni.
WOW fact.
Watching the sun setting whilst sipping an exotic cocktail, with the soft sand under your feet. (more photos)
Mirihi Island Resort
Resort Overview
Mirihi island resort is one of the most unique small private luxury beach resort hotel in the Maldives. The term “Mirihi” refers to the small exquisite yellow flowers found around this beautiful island. It’s a small island specially catered for those looking for quiet and relaxing holiday vacation. No shoes no news island, perfect for couples and divers, with the best reefs for snorkeling and diving.
Location
On a secluded tropical island in the South Ari Atoll
Airport transfer time
A picturesque and breathtaking 30 minutes by seaplane from Male Airport.
Number of Rooms
36 Villas
Accommodations
Only 6 villas on the land of the island and the rest 30 villas over the water on the lagoon. All are equally designed, featuring designer furnishing, polished wooden floors, built on stilts over the blue lagoon.
Water Villas are tastefully appointed, built on stilts over the blue lagoon with king size or twin beds, air conditioning, ceiling fan, sitting area with CD stereo system and fully stocked minibar, Coffee and Espresso maker, IDD telephone and personal safe. A spacious, luxurious en-suite bathroom, overlooking the ocean through two large sliding glass doors. A private outside deck with balcony designed for privacy. Each Water Villa offers steps from the balcony for direct accesses to the Ocean, as well as a fresh water shower at the staircase. Beach Villas are well designed and spread over the island, featuring designer furnishing, polished wooden floors, king size or twin beds, air conditioning, ceiling fan, sitting area with CD stereo system and fully stocked minibar, Coffee and Espresso maker, IDD telephone and personal safe. The Beach Villas offer an oversized open-air bathroom with a luxurious fresh water shower as well as direct access to the beach.
Facilities
A Restaurant, Coffee Shop, Over Water Restaurant & bar, Spa & Gym, Internet, Scuba diving, Windsurfing, Canoeing, catamaran sailing, snorkeling, Volley Ball, Badminton, excursions to fishing village, sunset fishing, snorkeling trips, Deep Sea fishing, picnic on a desert island
Duniye Spa - For relaxation and pampering, the well trained therapists know how to relieve the stress from your body and relax your muscles. Choose from a large variety of treatments, ranging from a relaxing Swedish massage to traditional Thai treatments to various facials. Also offers Adam and Eve treatment, a special massage for couples followed by a bottle of Champagne on your private balcony.
Restaurants & Bars
Mirihi Island Maldives offers buffets and world-class a la carte restaurant to intimate private dining anywhere on the island and gives you a wide variety of superb cuisine to satisfy every appetite and occasion.
Dhonveli is the main restaurant with traditional sand floor and sumptuous buffet will amaze you each day. Serving three meals a day, you will find a combination of international specialties and local seafood. Catering to guests from all over the world, dishes are carefully selected to offer a wide variety and to guarantee sufficient choices even for longer staying guest. Muraka: Enjoy an exotic cocktail while watching the dazzling sunset from the deck and stay for a romantic dinner. Muraka offers a wide range of a la carte choices including seafood such as lobster and there is a variety of international wines to choose from. Whether it is a special occasion or you just wish to treat your loved ones, Muraka is the perfect choice. Anba Bar: This well stocked bar is open everyday from morning till late and serves light snacks during the day. Live music and other special events are offered occasionally.
Diving
Mirhi island dive center offers PADI certification courses of all levels. Over 40 world class dive sites are in this area.
WOW facts
Walk barefoot on this special island blessed with white talc beaches or swim in the turquoise blue waters of the most amazing house-reefs, feels like nature flirting with you, truly a vision of paradise on earth. A romantic dinner on the tip of the island, have your ‘feet-in-the-water’ for breakfast, enjoy a bottle of champagne while watching the last rays of the sun aboard a private boat. (more photos)
Naladhu Maldives
Resort Overview
Naladhu is Anantara’s luxurious five star sister island reached by boat from Anantara offering just 19 exquisite colonial style Beach or Ocean House rooms on a palm-covered atoll in the Maldives, surrounded by a coral lagoon, Naladhu in local language is for “beautiful island” that offers luxury and tropical seclusion.
Rooms
19 intimate, secluded beach front houses and ocean-facing houses.
Airport Transfer time
35 minutes by speed boat.
Location
Velgandhu Huraa in South Male’ Atoll near by Anantara Veli and Dhigu.
Facilities
Fitness Centre, Private Suite Pools, Restaurants, Spa Services, Butler Service (24-Hour), DVD Player, Flat Screen TV, Internet, iPod dock in rooms, Laundry Service, Outdoor BBQ, Outdoor Dining & Lounging Area, Private Chef Available, Room Service (24-Hour), Turndown Service. Water Sports. Lap pool. Tennis on sister island. PADI dive centre. Sports Fishing. Excursions. Wine tasting.
Accommodation
19 intimate, secluded beach front houses and ocean-facing houses, incorporating and timeless design, idyllic view and over 300 square meters of free-flowing, expansive space. 8×4 meter infinity-edge pool. Hardwood oceanfront or beach front deck with private dinning. Kind-sized bed facing the ocean or lagoon, with down pillows, 300 thread- count cotton linens and plush feather mattress. Elegant furnishing. 40″ LCD satellite TV and Bose home theatre system. Air-conditioning, Private wine cellar and gourmet minibar, tea/coffee facilities, telephone, DVD/CD player, Outdoor bath and open air shower, with indoor glass-walled steam shower. Indoor and out door day beds and deck furnishing. Luxury bath amenities and scented room candles.
Beach description
White sandy beach
WOW facts
Soak yourselves in the romantic outdoor bath, Lounge in the swinging daybed on the covered patio or simply enjoy the sunset from your villa while sipping a cocktail and some canapés. This resort is best for honeymooners. (more photos)
Olhuveli Beach & Spa Resort
Resort Overview
Set in a shallow lagoon, Olhuveli is perfect for those who wish to swim, snorkel or partake in water sports. Stretches of soft white sand encompass this lively island and the sumptuous treatments at the spa will renew you in mind, body and spirit.
Rooms
134
Airport transfer time
45 minutes by speedboat from Male’ Airport.
Location
South Malé Atoll.
Facilities
A mile of white sands, main buffet restaurant over water, two à la carte restaurants, Island Pizza, two pools – one with infinity edge, poolside bars, coffee-shop, evening entertainment, children’s pool, water-sports available in the large shallow lagoon, Gold Palm PADI dive centre, badminton, floodlit tennis, table tennis, beach volleyball, dart, board games, fitness centre, tropical spa with steam-bath, sauna, jacuzzi and beauty salon, private karaoke/TV room, cybercafé with library, souvenir/ jewelry shop and in-house doctor with clinic. A wide range of excursions available.
Scuba diving
Gold Palm PADI dive centre.
Accommodation
134 rooms and Water villas with air-conditioning, telephone, tea/coffee facilities, minibar, television, kingsize bed (four-poster double in Deluxe rooms and Deluxe water villas) and balcony or terrace.
Deluxe rooms in bi-level blocks of four. Beach villas have individual rooms, beach view and open-air bathroom. Deluxe water villas are overwater with sitting area, CD player and private sun-deck. Jacuzzi water villas with open-air jacuzzi. Honeymoon water villas with separate living room, Jacuzzi, steam cubicle and large sun-deck. Presidential Water Suite – The height of luxury for those seeking paradise. Situated at the far end, where the two footbridges meet, the suite with complete privacy and an un-paralleled view. The spectacular glass walled living room provides stunning views of the surroundings. The Suite is fitted with the finest furnishing and amenities, combining modern design classics and traditional Maldivian architecture. The suite comprises 2 king-size bedrooms with four-poster beds, a luxury en-suite bathroom with designer amenities and a kitchenette. Outside on the double leveled timber deck is a private plunge pool, open air Jacuzzi and chaise lounges. A staircase from the second level, leads into the lagoon below.
Restaurants
Sunset Restaurant: Over the water serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Fusion of Asian, local and international. Lagoon Restaurant: Fine dining with a selected line of international cuisine. Sakura: An Asian fusion specialty restaurant built over water.
Swimming Pools
Main swimming pool, infinity pool and kids pool
Beach description
White sand.
Spa and beauty
Sun Spa – Encompassing the Five Element Theory; Wood, Fire, Metal, Earth & Water and the healing practices of traditional Ayurveda, each spa experience takes you on a journey through the cycle of nature. Eight deluxe treatment pavilions complete with open shower, garden, luxurious spa bath and individually selected spa music. Other facilities within the complex include reception, a manicure / pedicure facial room, beauty and hair salon, boutique, separate wet areas for men and women including sauna, steam, Jacuzzi, Turkish bath and chilled plunge pools. (more photos)









