LUX* South Ari Atoll Resort & Villas
Dhidhoofinolhu, South Ari Atoll
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Why people book this hotel
“Staff were incredibly friendly and could not do enough for you”
“Beautiful sea colours surround the island, staff are ever so friendly, plenty of…”
“The food is great and the staff at bars, restaurants, cleaning staff and the shu…”
“The setting was absolutely stunning surrounded by beautiful nature and the water…”
“8km if i remember correctly there are 12 seater golf carts that take guests to t…”
“Nicely designed room”
“The international breakfast was excellent and served in two different restaurant…”
“Especially at East Market, breakfast coffee, healthy food, the kindness of the s…”
“Room, view, staff, location, facilities and the food were amazing”
“We were met by staff as soon as we landed in Male airport and we were looked aft…”
“Worth mentioning were Ahmad from housekeeping, Rachel from reception, Nur from C…”
Overview
Boasting a spa, fitness centre and outdoor swimming pool, LUX* South Ari Atoll offers luxurious open-concept rooms surrounded by crystal-clear waters and tropical greenery. It features 8 Restaurants, 5 bars as well as the biggest motorized and non-motorized water sports activities in the Maldives. Featuring direct beach or lagoon access, LUX* South Ari Atoll's 5-star rooms have chic beach-house style furnishings and outdoor seating areas. They boast flat-screen TVs and chaise lounges. For convenience, a coffee machine and minibar are provided. Relaxing massages and beauty treatments await guests at the spa. LUX* South Ari Atoll has a games room with a pool table and darts. Free WiFi is available in the business centre. Dining options include International and Asian inspired buffet spreads as well as cuisine from Italian, Mediterranean, Japanese and Middle Eastern. LUX* South Ari Atoll is a 30-minute seaplane ride from Malé International Airport.
Traveller reviews
Christensen
solo_traveller
May 29, 2026
“LUX(ERY) IN PARADISE”
Great island with plenty of places to eat, drink and activities. The food is great and the staff at bars, restaurants, cleaning staff and the shuttle are amazing.
Chaim
solo_traveller
May 2, 2026
Amazing experience, highly recommended
Katie
family_with_children
April 17, 2026
“Amazing and like being in a different universe. Very sad to leave and come home.”
Staff were incredibly friendly and could not do enough for you. The setting was absolutely stunning surrounded by beautiful nature and the water villas were beautiful and kept extremely clean.
Kyrrie
couple
March 17, 2026
“Had an amazing time celebrating our honeymoon. The staff were amazing, especially in the sense restaurant. They really w”
It was true paradise
Graham
couple
February 10, 2026
“Lovely”
Great vibe - good food- caring chefs -quality accommodations and a brilliant spa
N
family_with_children
January 27, 2026
Photo fanatic
john
couple
January 27, 2026
“Excellent stay on beautiful friendly island - a true LUXury.”
Excellent holiday on a largeish Maldivian island. Beautiful sea colours surround the island, staff are ever so friendly, plenty of drinking and dinning options for our stay. As the island is quite large 1.8km if i remember correctly there are 12 seater golf carts that take guests to their rooms or from one spot on the island to another. The drivers are the unsung heroes asking if you need a lift and making conversation. Always a cheerful 'good morning', good evening from all staff and a lovely welcome in all drinks and dinning areas. We stayed in a lovely over-water villa at the west point of the island and had beautiful sunsets from our balcony. We had a excellent clean room and three bottles of local desalinated water every day. Food was good and fresh, restaurants and facilities were all clean. Staff and hotel clearly spend a lot of time making sure the basics are done well. Despite having 193 odd villas, which we were told were all full, the Island, sun loungers and dinning areas generally felt as though they were half full or at least available. Good eco credentials on use of local water and solar panels for electricity. Excellent Dolphin trip where many pods of dolphins were seen.
Hendrikus
couple
December 29, 2025
“Great memories despite the bad weather and especially "Rashwaan" created a memorable moment everyday”
Room, view, staff, location, facilities and the food were amazing. Everyday one of the staff members, Rashwaan, doing our room managed to create a very special moment for us by creating an animal with the towels on our bed, memorable moments.
Roxanne
family_with_children
December 27, 2025
Perfect
jalilchikhi
family_with_children
December 27, 2025
Amazing Staff: thank you to the great buggy team (Jaisham, Mufizal, Shawkat, Zaahan, Maaln...) the great Volleyball team (Sinju, Niyaz Daminda...), thanks Gabrielle for the great programme and thanks to all others (Ahmed, ...) And thank you Isabelle for the great Dive ! Amazing island ! Very good restaurants ! (Thank you Pong, Reema and the food team)
Nivasha
couple
December 24, 2025
“Exceptional experience . Tons to do and wonderful staff”
Great food variety . Multiple pools . Nicely designed room . Great staff
Zak
couple
December 6, 2025
“Excellent experience. We will come again in the future”
SPA is a must
Irene
family_with_children
August 23, 2025
“A slice of paradise”
This was my second stay at LUX and once again it was a truly special experience. We stayed in August, with wonderful weather, in a beautiful water villa overlooking the crystal-clear sea. The resort is enchanting: the island is large and well equipped, offering many facilities such as a gym, diving center, six restaurants and several bars. The international breakfast was excellent and served in two different restaurants. During our stay we dined almost every evening at Umami, the Japanese restaurant: outstanding food thanks to Chef Jester and impeccable service by Reehaan. I highly recommend trying it.
Amanda
family_with_children
August 13, 2025
“Perfect in EVERY way!”
There are just not enough words to express how much we enjoyed our stay at Lux. It was simply beyond perfect. The staff were amazing from start to finish. Special thank you to Neesham the Duty Manager who went above and beyond for us after we went through flight disruption from Dubai, resulting in a missed connection. Also to Mo, one of the kind gentleman who drove us around on the hotel buggy. My daughter looked forward to every trip around the resort with him. The resort was absolutely stunning and picture perfect. We travelled in August and I was concerned it may rain every day but the weather was beautiful. We also experienced the most special dolphin trip and the food was beautiful. We will 100% return. THANK YOU LUX!
SANGYUN
family_with_children
July 14, 2025
“Paradise and special escape”
Especially at East Market, breakfast coffee, healthy food, the kindness of the staff, and the fantastic atmosphere around were all great. Especially, the people who always greeted us with a smile made the atmosphere of Lux even happier. It was very nice. Especially, Ullala was very nice
Chaitra
family_with_children
July 9, 2025
“If you can go, go here”
Everything was simply perfect
EEYDZAH
couple
April 15, 2025
“Outstanding!”
Breakfast was tremendous! There are 2 restaurant that you can choose, or you can go both in the same day!
Rachel
couple
April 9, 2025
“Exceptional resort”
The resort was beyond expectations. We were met by staff as soon as we landed in Male airport and we were looked after for the entire duration of the stay. The villa was stunning, as was the rest of the resort. The bars and restaurants were lovely and the beaches around the island were unbelievable. The gym was well equipped with cardio and strength equipment and there were plenty of classes too. This was our first visit to the Maldives and won't be our last, we would definitely come back to Lux.
Cheh Hoon
couple
March 27, 2025
“A resort for those who prefers a little more rustic feel.”
Some of the staff were really warm and hospitable. Worth mentioning were Ahmad from housekeeping, Rachel from reception, Nur from Cafe Lux and Niyaz from F&B. The treasure hunt for bottles was really fun. The buffet spread was good except they could have change some of the items. Activities like cinema night was great. Resort has many instagram hot spots for great photos.
joseph
couple
March 14, 2025
“Fabulous facilities and exceptional staff and customer service!”
So clean, organised and the food was fresh and delicious!
Facilities
Accessibility
Toilet with grab rails, Emergency cord in bathroom
Activities
Tennis equipment, Badminton equipment, Kids' club, Beachfront, Evening entertainment, Diving, Snorkelling, Private beach area, Entertainment staff, Water sport facilities on site, Tennis court, Sauna, Fitness centre, Fishing, Spa and wellness centre, Massage, Children's playground, Billiards, Table tennis, Windsurfing, Darts, Canoeing, Games room, Cycling, Beauty Services, Facial treatments, Waxing services, Make up services, Hair treatments, Manicure, Pedicure, Hair cut, Hair colouring, Hair styling, Body treatments, Body scrub, Spa facilities, Steam room, Spa lounge/relaxation area, Foot bath, Spa/wellness packages, Fitness, Yoga classes, Fitness classes, Temporary art galleries, Movie nights, Themed dinner nights, Happy hour, Cooking class, Live music/performance, Live sport events (broadcast), Bingo, Beach
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay, Property is cleaned by professional cleaning companies
Entertainment and family services
Board games/puzzles, Kids' outdoor play equipment
Food & Drink
Kid meals, Kid-friendly buffet, Coffee house on site, Special diet menus (on request), Snack bar, Breakfast in the room, Restaurant, Bar, Breakfast options, Wine/champagne, Fruits
Food & drink safety
All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Breakfast takeaway containers, Delivered food is securely covered, Physical distancing in dining areas, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
General
Bicycle parking, Non-smoking rooms, Facilities for disabled guests, Family rooms, Safety deposit box, Air conditioning, Designated smoking area, WiFi available in all areas
Internet
WiFi, Internet services, Free WiFi
Outdoors
Outdoor furniture, Picnic area, BBQ facilities, Garden, Terrace, Outdoor pool, Outdoor pool (all year)
Physical distancing
Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed, Mobile app for room service, Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas
Pool and wellness
Swimming Pool, Swimming pool, Sun loungers or beach chairs, Sun umbrellas, Pool with view, Pool/beach towels, Shallow end, Pool cover
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
24-hour security, Key card access, Security alarm, Smoke alarms, CCTV in common areas, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Access to health care professionals, Thermometers for guests provided by property, Face masks for guests available, Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available
Services
Concierge service, Private check-in/check-out, Trouser press, Airport shuttle (additional charge), Lockers, 24-hour front desk, Room service, Barber/beauty shop, Airport shuttle, Business centre, Babysitting/child services, Laundry, Packed lunches, Express check-in/check-out, Ironing service, Tour desk, Fax/photocopying
Family Lagoon Pavilion
This villa is one unit with one entrance leading to two separate entrances, perfect for families with kids or teens who want some privacy as well. The 130m² size villa has the beach chic design, Direct beach and ocean access, Individual, private terraces facing the beach. It features Furnished terrace facing the beach, Indoor-outdoor tropical bathroom, AC & fans, a fully-stocked minibar, coffee machine, Earth (still) & Dance (sparkling) water and all the technology (Wifi, television, phone...)
Two Bedroom Family Beach Pavilion
The 120m² two interconnected bungalows are a suitable fit for families with little travellers in tow or friends who like to go on double-dates. The separate entrances give a little more privacy. It comes with two furnished individual private terraces on the beach, two bathrooms with a shower and bathtub, It features AC & fans, a fully-stocked minibar, coffee machine, Earth (still) & Dance (sparkling) water and all the technology (Wifi, television, phone...)
Beach Pavilion
The Beach Pavilion of 60m² has direct beach and ocean access. It has individual, private terraces facing the beach. It features AC and fans, fully-stocked minibar, coffee machine, Earth (still) & Dance (sparkling) water and all the technology (Wifi, television, phone...)
Beach Pool Villa
The Beach Pool Villa of 116m² is located on the sunset side of the island and comes with a private pool and outdoor shower on the backside of the villa. It has a tropical indoor-outdoor bathroom with a spacious standalone bathtub. The villa features a furnished terrace facing the beach, Direct access to a secluded beach with sunbeds, AC and fans, fully-stocked minibar, coffee machine, Earth (still) & Dance (sparkling) water and all the technology (Wifi, television, phone...)
Beach Villa
The Beach Villa of 95m² has a direct access to a secluded beach with sunbeds. It features sea views from your terrace and has a tropical indoor-outdoor bathroom with a stand-alone tub. It comes with furnishes terrace facing the beach, reading nook, AC and fans, fully-stocked minibar, coffee machine, Earth (still) & Dance (sparkling) water and all the technology (Wifi, television, phone...)
Beachfront Infinity Pool Villa
The spacious quadruple room offers air conditioning, a minibar and sea views. The unit offers 1 bed.
LUX* Villa
The villa is located at the tip of the jetty and a front-row seat overlooking the sunsets from your own infinity pool. The Lux* Villa with 360m² comes with a private infinity pool, sun terrace and deck, living room with a glass floor, dining room and bar, Staircase leading to the ocean, bathroom with a round bathtub. The villa comes with a butler, private buggy service, bicycles and a selection of win. Air conditioing, fans, fully-stocked minibar, coffee machine, sparkling water, Wi-Fi, television and phone are provided
Water Villa
The Water villa of 98m² comes with an outdoor deck with sunbeds and a staircase leading to the ocean. It is located on the sunset side of the island and has a Catamaran net over the lagoon to laze in, glass floor window. The villa features AC and fans, fully-stocked minibar, coffee machine, Earth (still) & Dance (sparkling) water and all the technology (Wifi, television, phone...)
Overwater Infinity Pool Villa
A favorite among couples. Cozy, light and chic, this villa of 110m² is located on the sunrise side of the island. The Romantic Water villa comes with a cozy sun terrace with an infinity plunge pool, sunbed and direct lagoon access and a drop-down projector so you can have your own cinema in bed. The villa features AC and fans, fully-stocked minibar, coffee machine, Earth (still) & Dance (sparkling) water and all the technology (Wifi, television, phone...)
Temptation Pool Water Villa
A favorite among couples. Cozy, light and chic, this villa of 220m² comes with an outdoor deck with a private infinity pool, direct lagoon access, separate living room area, a jacuzzi. The villa features AC and fans, fully-stocked minibar, coffee machine, Earth (still) & Dance (sparkling) water and all the technology (Wifi, television, phone...)
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