LUX* South Ari Atoll Resort & Villas

LUX* South Ari Atoll Resort & Villas in the Maldives, set on the entire island of Dhidhoofinolhu, offers a sense of unspoiled island living. The spontaneous atmosphere presents everything from impromptu cinema screenings on the beach to classes with local artists. The eight restaurants and five bars feature an extensive menu of international and local cuisine. The ocean is ideal for snorkelling and whale shark spotting with more than 20 diving spots, while two pools and a spa offer a welcome break from the beach. The resort is located just 25 minutes from Malé by seaplane.

Services and Facilities

4 kilometre beach and lagoon filled with marine life

2 swimming pools

PADI dive centre and water sports

2 tennis courts

LUX* Me Spa with plunge pools, sauna, hammam, beauty room, manicure and pedicure facilities and the Yoga Grove

LUX* Me Fitness centre

Complimentary watersports include snorkelling equipment, canoes, pedal boats, kayaks, fly boarding, fun tubes and snorkelling trips to the house reef

Additional watersports at a charge include diving, windsurfing, water and jet skiing, kite surfing, catamaran trips, whale shark safaris, glass bottom boat excursions, private sailing trips and sunset and morning fishing

Complimentary land sports include table tennis, billiards and table football

PLAY for ages 3 – 11 years old

STUDIO 17 for ages 12 – 17 years

Bicycle rental available for an additional fee

Excursions including island tours, speedboat trips, sunset catamaran cruise and trips to deserted islands (additional charge)

Boutique

24-hour in-villa dining and private dining options

Laundry services

Babysitting services

Free Wi-Fi - in-room and public areas

Dining 

MIXE: Beachfront buffet restaurant with live cooking stations

Senses Restaurant: Inspired by Middle Eastern and Indian Ocean cuisine

Senses Bar and Lounge: Light lunches, snacks and excellent selection of drinks

East Market: Interactive stalls and live cooking stations. Tastes of Thailand, China, Vietnam and the Philippines

Allegria Restaurant: Open kitchen with southern European and Italian recipes

Café LUX*: Barista-made coffee Beach Rouge: Wood-fire pizzas on the beach

Umami: Sushi bar and meat dishes with sake and Japanese whiskies

Veli Bar: Refreshing drinks beside the pool

East Bar: Above-the-water bar cocktails and nightcaps

Lagoon Bar: Laidback ‘watering hole’ beside the watersports centre

Beach Rouge: relaxed beach club with wood-fire pizzas

Meal Plans

Half Board

Breakfast at MIXE or EAST Market

Dinner at MIXE, Allegria, EAST Market or Beach Rouge

Full Board

Breakfast at MIXE or EAST Market

Lunch at Senses, Veli Pool Bar or Beach Rouge

Dinner at MIXE, Allegria, EAST Market or Beach Rouge

All Inclusive

Breakfast at MIXE or EAST Market

Lunch at Senses, Veli Pool Bar or Beach Rouge

Dinner at MIXE, Allegria, EAST Market or Beach Rouge

Afternoon high tea

Wide selection of soft drinks, tea, coffee, beers, wines, juices, mineral water, cocktails and liquors in all bars and restaurants

Mini bar restocked once a day with juices, soft drinks, water and beer

Beach and pool service

Yoga and stretching classes

Access to wellness facilities

Daily use of snorkelling equipment, kayaks, pedal boats, and scheduled snorkelling trips

Unlimited gym access, floodlit tennis courts, and more