LUX South Ari Atoll, Maldives

LUX* South Ari Atoll – Playful luxury and whale shark spotting with transfer included

✨ Transfer from the airport included | 🏖️ 1.5km of white sandy beaches | 🏊 Two infinity pools | 🤿 Prime location for whale shark spotting | 🧖 LUX* Me Spa

Overview

LUX* South Ari Atoll Resort & Villas is a 5* luxury resort located on the large island of Dhidhoofinolhu. The property is renowned for its vibrant, "effortlessly relaxed" atmosphere, offering 8 restaurants and 5 bars, and unique features like an outdoor starlight cinema and pop-up music performances.

Rooms

• Air-conditioned Beach Villas and Water Villas, many with private pools
• Private terrace or balcony with direct beach or ocean access
• Complimentary Wi-Fi and 40-inch LED TV
• In-room safe, minibar, and coffee/tea making facilities
• Luxurious bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
• Bicycles provided for guest use on the island

Dining

The resort offers BB, HB, FB, and All-Inclusive meal plans.

• MIXE & East Market: Main buffet restaurants for international and Asian-inspired cuisine
• Allegria & Umami: Fine-dining Italian and Japanese speciality restaurants
• Beach Rouge: Stylish beach club and restaurant serving Mediterranean dishes
• Senses: Middle Eastern and Indian flavours by the pool
• Lagoon Bar & Veli Bar: Serving light lunches and creative cocktails

All-Inclusive:

• Breakfast at MIXE or East Market
• Lunch à la carte at Lagoon Bar, Veli Bar, Beach Rouge, or Senses
• Dinner at MIXE, East Market, Beach Rouge, or Senses (credit provided for Allegria/Umami)
• Unlimited selected alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks in all bars and restaurants
• Pastries at Café LUX* and ice cream at ICI parlour included
• Daily replenished minibar with snacks and drinks

Meal times are indicative and may be subject to change depending on the season.

Pools and Spa

• Two outdoor infinity swimming pools with sun decks
• LUX* Me Spa featuring 15 treatment villas, sauna, steam room, and plunge pool
• Note: Use of the Spa and specific treatments are subject to additional charges (unless spa credit applies).

Beach

The resort spans a 1.5km beach strip with pristine sand. Sun loungers and umbrellas on the beach are provided free of charge for all guests.

Sport and Entertainment

• Complimentary non-motorised water sports including kayaking, pedal boats, and snorkelling
• PADI-certified dive centre and motorized water sports available at an extra charge
• State-of-the-art fitness centre and tennis courts available free of charge
• Weekly starlight cinema screenings and live music entertainment

Family Amenities

• PLAY Kids Club and Studio 17 for teens with creative workshops
• Babysitting services available at an extra charge

Attractive Location

• Whale Shark Point: located in the immediate surrounding waters
• Dhidhoofinolhu Island: direct beachfront access
• Velana International Airport (MLE): reachable in 30 minutes via the included seaplane transfer