Lux* South Ari Atoll Resort & Villas, Dhidhoofinolhu
About the Hotel
Rooms & Villas
LUX* South Ari Atoll offers 193 villas and pavilions along two miles of beaches and over a crystal lagoon. Accommodations range from 60-square-meter Beach Pavilions to 360-square-meter LUX* Villas. Beach Pavilions have terraces facing the beach, indoor-outdoor tropical bathrooms, and offer connecting options. Beach Villas feature direct beach access, sea views, and indoor-outdoor bathrooms. Water Villas include outdoor decks with sunbeds, lagoon access via a staircase, and catamaran nets. Romantic Water Villas (110m²) located on the sunrise side offer sun terraces with infinity plunge pools, and drop-down projectors above the bed. Family Lagoon Pavilions (130m²) consist of two separate rooms with private terraces and beach access. The LUX* Villa has a private infinity pool, living room with a glass floor, and butler service.
Dining Options
The resort features eight restaurants and five bars. MIXE, the main restaurant, serves global cuisines on a sandy beach under thatched roofs, offering wood-fired pizzas and stir-fries. Allegria provides Mediterranean cuisine with an open kitchen. East Market offers South-east Asian dishes. Senses is near the reception and water sports center. Keen On Green plant-based menus are available in every restaurant. Café LUX* offers coffee, and ICI provides ice cream.
Leisure and Wellness
LUX* South Ari Atoll includes a PADI diving center, water sports center, and over 50 dive sites. Water activities available are snorkeling, kite surfing, parasailing, flyboarding, and stand-up paddleboarding. Land-based activities include tennis, volleyball, yoga classes, and cycling. The LUX* ME Spa offers treatments and workshops. Guests may experience a traditional meal under a Banyan tree.
Location & Transportation
Located in the South Ari Marine Protected Area (SAMPA) in the Maldives, LUX* South Ari Atoll is a 25-minute seaplane journey from Malé. The resort can be reached by speedboat, which takes 3 to 4 hours. Upon arrival at Velana airport, the LUX* team escorts guests to the LUX* Lounge before the seaplane ride.
Services & Amenities
The resort offers a PLAY kids club for children aged 3-11, and a teens program. Babysitting services are available, and a spa menu is offered for children. A bridal studio at the LUX* Me Spa offers beauty services. The LUX* Villa includes butler and buggy service, bicycles, and a selection of wine and spirits. Multilingual staff speak English, Chinese, Arabic, French, German, Russian, and Korean.
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Getting around
A list of all available modes of transport
Facilities
General
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wi-Fi
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- 24-hour security
- Locker room
- Private beach
- Hairdresser
- Coffee shop
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Wind surfing
- Diving
- Snorkelling
- Canoeing
- Cycling
- Tennis court
- Badminton
- Billiard tables
- Darts
- Table tennis
- Yoga class
- Fishing
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Room service
- Laundry
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Dinner
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business centre
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Babysitting/Child services
- Children's buffet
- Board games
- Children's play area
- Kids club
- Game room
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beach access
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Live entertainment
- Garden area
- BBQ facilities
- Spa & wellness centre
- Sauna
- Steam room
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Waxing
- Body scrub
- Facial
- Treatment room
- Massage
- Pool with view
- Shallow end
- Make up services
Room features
- Wi-Fi in rooms
- Air conditioning
- Mini-bar
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
