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Dhidhoofinolhu Island, Maldives, Maldives

LUX* South Ari Atoll

Beach Hotel

Trip Advisor Rating 4.9
Members 7 Nights Stay from
£3202

LUX* South Ari Atoll, a five-star resort on the expansive Dhidhoofinolhu Island in South Ari Atoll, offers an adults-focused haven with a 4-kilometer pristine beach and vibrant lagoon, perfect for diving and relaxation.

The 193 open-concept villas and suites feature chic beach-house style, air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, coffee machines, minibars, and private bathrooms with premium toiletries. Private terraces or decks with chaise lounges offer direct beach or lagoon access, blending tropical elegance with modern comfort for a serene retreat.

Dining captivates across eight restaurants and five bars. Mixe offers beachfront buffets with live cooking, Senses serves salads and grills poolside, Allegria delivers Italian cuisine, and East Market crafts Southeast Asian flavours. Umami specializes in Japanese dishes, Beach Rouge offers Mediterranean fare with DJ sets, and ICI tempts with ice cream. Veli Pool Bar, East Bar, and Café LUX* serve cocktails and artisanal coffee. The LUX* Me Spa provides massages, child-friendly treatments, plunge pools, sauna, and hammam, with yoga and meditation at the Yoga Grove. Guests can dive 50 nearby sites with the PADI centre, snorkel the house reef, or enjoy water sports like kite surfing and wakeboarding. Curated excursions include whale shark spotting and catamaran safaris.

A 30-minute seaplane ride from Malé International Airport, LUX* South Ari Atoll offers seamless access to South Ari Atoll's marine wonders, crafting a memorable tropical escape.

Booking from 1st November