LUX* South Ari Atoll Resort
LUX* South Ari Atoll (formerly LUX* Maldives) is located on the private, tropical island of Dhidhoofinolhu. This island is one of the biggest in The Maldives and is only a short 25-minute seaplane flight from the capital, Malé. It features 4km of white sandy beaches and clear waters that are home to a diverse marine life, making it a popular place to snorkel and dive. Here on the island, LUX* Island Resorts has opened a Marine Biology Centre dedicated to researching the presence and conservation of whale sharks in the local waters.
Whether you are a traveller seeking a relaxing break, prioritising your well-being or you are looking for an exciting getaway filled with watersports, LUX* South Ari Atoll is perfect for you!
Accommodation
This luxury resort offers 193 elegant villas and pavilions, across two miles of white sandy beaches. Offering a choice from 10 different accommodation categories, it provides the perfect Maldives escape for everyone.
- LUX* Villa - direct sea access, private infinity pool, living & dining room with a glass floor, private butler & buggy service.
- Temptation Pool Water Villas - direct sea access, private infinity pool & jacuzzi, private sunbeds & bird nest swing.
- Two-Bedroom Family Beach Pavilions - direct beach access, two interconnecting rooms, furnished private terrace.
- Romantic Pool Water Villas - direct sea access, furnished outdoor deck, private infinity pool, home theatre system.
- Maldives Water Villas - direct sea access, furnished outdoor deck, catamaran net.
- Romantic Beach Pool Villas - direct beach access, furnished private terrace, private infinity pool.
- Beach Pool Villas - direct beach access, furnished private terrace, outdoor deck with plunge pool.
- Beach Villas - direct beach access, furnished private terrace, indoor/outdoor standalone bathtub.
Restaurants & Bars
With eight restaurants and five bars, LUX* South Ari Atoll offers a range of different cuisines.
- MIXE - main restaurant serving global cuisines.
- Senses - restaurant, bar & lounge, flavourful food and colourful cocktails.
- Allegria - Italian cuisine with an open kitchen.
- East Market - South-East Asian restaurant & bar.
- Lagoon Bar - this bar has a front-row view of the sunrise.
- Veli Bar - bar
- Umami - serving Japanese cuisine.
- Café LUX* - café
- Beach Rouge - beach club & restaurant.
Wellness & Fitness
This Maldives resort is a sanctuary for your health & well-being.
- LUX* Me Spa - personalised treatments using their exclusive range of LUX* Me body and facial products.
- Mindful Practices - offering sunrise yoga, floating yoga, meditation and more.
- Energy Healing With Reiki - join the Reiki master for group or private sessions.
- Fitness Classes - they are indoor and outdoor and include low/high-intensity sessions, cardio, functional training and toning.
Sports & Leisure
The dive centre provides full training and a PADI certification for all levels, and the resort water sports centre has a wide range of different activities:
- Diving
- Flyboarding & hoverboarding
- Stand-up paddleboarding
- Yoga
- Snorkelling
- Jet ski
- Kitesurfing
- Waterskiing or wakeboarding
- Windsurfing
- Fishing
- Topcat sailing
Land activities that are on offer include:
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Beach yoga
- Cycling
Other Services
- 24-hour room service
- Guest relations desk
- Excursions (island tours and trips by speed boat or dhoni, champagne sunset cruise, private trips to deserted islands)
- Computer lounge with internet access
- Infirmary
- Laundry service
- Babysitting service (on request)
- Wedding and renewal of vows ceremonies
- Private dining
- Beach and pool service
- Beach towels
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