Ayada Maldives, Vaadhoo (Gaafu Dhaalu) ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll, Vaadhoo (Gaafu Dhaalu), Maldives

Rooms and Amenities

Ayada Maldives provides villas, including Garden Villas (101 sqm), Beach Villas with Pool (103 sqm), Beach Suites (115 sqm), Sunset Beach Suites with Pool (137 sqm), Ocean Villas with Pool (108 sqm), Sunset Lagoon Suites with Pool (156 sqm), Beach Family Suites with Pool (115 sqm+ 103 sqm), Sunset Ocean Suites with Pool (172 sqm), Sunset Family Lagoon Suites with Pool, Sunset Family Ocean Suites with Pool, and the Ayada Royal Ocean Suite with Pool (318 sqm). All rooms include Ironing facilities, Air conditioning, Tea and coffee facilities, a Mini-bar, Sitting area, Dressing area, Trouser press, Dining table, and Soundproofed rooms. Villas add Free toiletries, a Dryer, Electric kettle, AM/FM alarm clock, CD player, Flat-screen TV, and Parquet floor. Beach front villas provide direct beach access and a private plunge pool, plus both indoor and outdoor showers. Over-water villas feature sea views, lagoon access, a hammock, and a private plunge pool. Certain suites have glass floor panels, multiple bedrooms, and large terraces.

Diverse Dining Options

Ayada Maldives features eight dining outlets. Magu, the main restaurant, offers an international buffet for breakfast and dinner with themes that change daily. Ocean Breeze provides modern European dishes over the water, while Zero Degree serves international meals poolside. Mizu offers Japanese Teppanyaki. Additional dining options include the Far East Restaurant for Asian cuisine, Ile de Joie for wine and cheese, and the Sea Salt beach barbecue (Tuesdays). The resort also offers a traditional Turkish café and private dining experiences on the beach or in-villa. Vegetarian and vegan options are available. The over water restaurant provides gourmet cuisine with great views.

Leisure and Recreation

Guests can use snorkeling equipment and kayaks at no charge. The AyClub recreation area includes a tennis court, yoga studio, football ground, volleyball ground, gymnasium, water chess, and PlayStation. The Zuzuu Kids Club provides activities for children. The AySpa has treatment villas with hydrotherapy baths, steam showers, private bathrooms, outdoor courtyards, and waterfall showers. Spa facilities include a heated vitality pool, cold plunge pool, hair salon, and manicure/pedicure salons. The resort is a surfing destination, with local surf expert Jeeko available. Rental boards are available.

Location and Transportation

Ayada Maldives is located in the Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll, 5 km from Kaadedhdhoo. Upon arrival at Velana airport (MLE), guests are greeted and escorted to a domestic flight to Huvadhoo atoll, followed by a 25 to 50-minute speedboat ride to the resort.

Services and Inclusions

Ayada Maldives offers all-inclusive packages, with breakfast and dinner at Magu. Lunch is available at Ocean Breeze or Zero Degree. Diamond All Inclusive Guests get extra features. The resort provides wedding planning services with options for beach or boat ceremonies. Other services include a Kid's Club, excursions, fishing trips, glass-bottom boat tours, and island safaris. The resort has implemented waste-reducing initiatives and operates a coral regeneration project. Private dining and in-villa dining are available.