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









