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

Hotel Facilities
General
  • Beach Type: sand
  • Sunbeds on Beach: free of charge
  • Sunbeds on Beach: On Request: No
  • Towels on Beach: free of charge
  • Concierge: extra fee
Internet
  • Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi/HotSpots (free)
Transport & Parking
  • Shuttle to the Airport: Jan
  • Shuttle to the Airport: 06:30 - 15:15
  • Shuttle to the Airport: extra fee
  • Shuttle to the Airport: Dec
  • Shuttle to the Airport: Shared Seaplane Transfer
Activities
  • Diving School: extra fee
  • Tennis Court: free of charge
  • Tennis Court: 2
  • Tennis Court: Hard
Food & Drink
  • Beach Bar: Jan
  • Beach Bar: Open Seasonally: No
  • Beach Bar: Dec
  • No. of Bars: 5
  • Pool Bar: Jan
  • Pool Bar: 12:00 - 15:00
  • Pool Bar: Open Seasonally: No
  • Pool Bar: Dec
  • Breakfast Type: Breakfast Buffet
  • Breakfast Type: 07:00 - 10:30
  • Main Course: 18:30 - 22:00
  • Main Course: Buffet, A la Carte
  • Dress Code: casual elegant
  • Main Course: 12:00 - 15:00
  • Main Course: A la Carte
  • Dessert: A la Carte
  • Dress Code: casual elegant
  • Salads: A la Carte
  • Starters: A la Carte
  • International Restaurant: 07:00 - 10:30
  • Italian Restaurant: 18:30 - 22:00
  • Main Restaurant: Jan
  • Main Restaurant: Buffet
  • Main Restaurant: Open Seasonally: No
  • Main Restaurant: Dec
  • No. of Restaurants: 8
  • No. of Restaurants: all restaurants
Pools and wellness
  • Sunbeds at Pool: free of charge
  • Sunbeds at Pool: On Request: No
  • Outdoor Pool: Jan
  • Outdoor Pool: Open Seasonally: No
  • Outdoor Pool: No child basin
  • Outdoor Pool: Saltwater
  • Outdoor Pool: 2
  • Outdoor Pool: Dec
  • Sunshades at Pool: extra fee
  • Towels at Pool: free of charge
  • Massage: extra fee
  • Sauna: free of charge
  • SPA: 09:00 - 20:00
  • SPA: extra fee
  • SPA: Jan, Dec
Front-desk/reception area services
  • Languages Spoken: English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Chinese
  • Reception: 24h Service: Yes
  • Reception: 24h Service
Entertainment and family services
  • Child Club: 03 - 11
Cleaning services
  • Housekeeping: Daily
  • Housekeeping: free of charge
  • Maid Service: Daily
  • Maid Service: free of charge
Business facilities
  • Printer: Color
Other facilities
  • Green Energy: Solar panels
  • Ironing Service: extra fee
  • Laundry Service: extra fee
  • Medical Service: Daily
  • Medical Service: 24h Service
  • Medical Service: extra fee
  • Room Service: 00:00 - 00:00
  • Room Service: extra fee
  • Hotel Safe: extra fee
  • Air-Conditioning in Common Areas: Individual
  • Air-Conditioning in Common Areas: Jan
  • Air-Conditioning in Common Areas: Dec
  • King Size Bed: extra fee
  • Fruit Basket in Room: extra fee
  • Romantic Room Location and Views: extra fee
  • Personalized Items: extra fee
  • Honeymooners Discounts & Packages: free of charge
  • Romantic Dining: extra fee
  • Sparkling Wine in Room: extra fee
  • Wedding Packages: extra fee
  • Bottle of Wine in Room: extra fee
  • Check-In Time: 14:00:00
  • Check-Out Time: 11:00:00
  • Groups Allowed: Yes
  • Payment Type: Cash, American Express, JCB, Diners Club, Euro/Master Card, Visa Card
  • Smoking Allowed: In Signed Areas
  • Smoking Allowed: Balcony/Terrace only
  • Total Units/Rooms: 192
  • Construction Year: 2007
  • Last Renovation: Total
  • Last Renovation: 2016
Location

Dhidhoofinolhu, Alif Dhaal, Maldives

Address: South Atoll, Dhidhoofinolhu, Maldives, Dhidhoofinolhu, Maldives

Reviews

Tripadvisor Traveler Rating

4.9
Excellent

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