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LUX* South Ari Atoll, Maldives

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2026 Jul 7nts from £2,444 7 Nights Bed and Breakfast from £2,444 pp (inc. flights) For Travel: 10.07.2026
2026 Aug 7nts from £2,705 7 Nights Bed and Breakfast from £2,705 pp (inc. flights) For Travel: 25.08.2026
2026 Sep 7nts from £1,876 7 Nights Bed and Breakfast from £1,876 pp (inc. flights) For Travel: 14.09.2026
2026 Oct 7nts from £2,927 7 Nights Bed and Breakfast from £2,927 pp (inc. flights) For Travel: 27.10.2026
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2026 Dec 7nts from £2,927 7 Nights Bed and Breakfast from £2,927 pp (inc. flights) For Travel: 08.12.2026
2027 Jan 7nts from £3,175 7 Nights Bed and Breakfast from £3,175 pp (inc. flights) For Travel: 04.01.2027
2027 Feb 7nts from £2,905 7 Nights BED & BREAKFAST from £2,905 pp (inc. flights) For Travel: 07.02.2027
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Experience luxury at LUX* South Ari Atoll, a 5-star private island paradise that embodies the best of Maldives holidays.

The ultra-chic LUX* South Ari Atoll is situated on the uninhabited island of Dhidhoofinolhu, forming part of the South Ari Atoll. Just a scenic 25-minute seaplane ride from Velana International Airport, the LUX* South Ari Atoll resort greets guests with four kilometres of pristine beach, lavish villas, and a mesmerising world of marine life. Perfect for both couples seeking romance and family adventures, this luxury resort offers something for everyone. For those seeking the ultimate escape to the Maldives, the LUX* South Ari Atoll all-inclusive package is your ticket to paradise. LUX* South Ari Atoll prides itself on a sustainable approach to resort life, boasting a single-use plastic-free environment, solar-powered energy, and cruelty-free beauty products among other initiatives.

About LUX* South Ari Atoll, Maldives

LUX* South Ari Atoll is set on the entire island of Dhidhoofinolhu, offering an experience of unspoiled island living. Just a scenic 25-minute seaplane journey from Malé International, guests are greeted in style. At the LUX* South Ari Atoll, you’ll discover a spontaneous and fun LUX* atmosphere. For those who enjoy leisure and entertainment, the resort presents a range of activities, from cinema screenings on the beach, workshops with local artists, complimentary non motorised water sports and snorkeling where whale sharks are aplenty. For families seeking a great Maldives holiday, there’s a fantastic kids club for the children to have an enjoyable and memorable time. There’s also an array of delicious dining options during your resort stay, including buffet options and bars, boasting the incredible flavours Maldivian cuisine has to offer. If you’re an older guest seeking a more laid back evening at the LUX* South Ari Atoll, you don’t want to miss out on the Beach Rouge's daily DJ sunset sessions by the beach. Additionally, for those looking for wellness and relaxation, be sure to visit the multi award-winning spa at this luxury resort.


Services & Facilities at the LUX* South Ari Atoll Maldives


  • 4 kilometre beach & lagoon filled with marine life
  • 2 swimming pools
  • PADI dive centre & water sports
  • 2 tennis courts
  • LUX* Me Spa with plunge pools, sauna, hammam, beauty room, manicure & pedicure facilities & the Yoga Grove
  • LUX* Me Fitness centre
  • Complimentary watersports include snorkeling equipment, canoes, pedal boats, kayaks, fly boarding, fun tubes & snorkeling trips to the house reef
  • Additional watersports at a charge include diving, windsurfing, water & jet skiing, kite surfing, catamaran trips, whale shark safaris, glass bottom boat excursions, private sailing trips & sunset & sunrise fishing
  • Complimentary land sports include table tennis, billiards & 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 & trips to deserted islands (additional charge)
  • Boutique shop
  • 24-hour in-villa dining & private dining options
  • Laundry services
  • Babysitting services
  • Free Wi-Fi - in-room & public areas


  • From Feb 2026, 5 meal plans available:

  • Bed & Breakfast Basis
  • Half Board Basis
  • Full Board Basis
  • All Inclusive Package
  • Premium All Inclusive Package

  • All Inclusive Package:

    Includes all meals and drinks except champagne & fresh juices, and a USD 30 credit for Allegria & Umami restaurants. A spa credit of USD 30/adult/day is also included

    Premium All Inclusive Package:

    Includes all meals and drinks as per regular All Inclusive, including champagne & fresh juices, and 1 dinner at Allegria & 1 dinner at Umami restaurants (second dinner will be with a USD 30 credit). A spa credit of USD 30/adult/day is also included

    LUX* South Ari Atoll Maldives Restaurants

  • MIXE- Inventive international buffet
  • Senses Restaurant - Indian fusion specials
  • Senses Lounge & Bar - Flavourful food & colourful cocktails
  • East Market - A culinary tour of South East Asia with live cooking stations
  • Allegria - Italian signatures perfect at sunset
  • Café LUX*: Signature coffees roasted in house
  • Beach Rouge - Mediterranean cuisine & DJ sessions
  • Umami - Modern Japanese including Sushi bar
  • Veli Pool Bar - Poolside drinks & light bites
  • East Bar - Over water bar
  • Lagoon Bar - Vibrant beach bar
  • ICI - Ice cream parlour

    LUX* Villa Benefits

  • Round-the-clock butler service
  • Private Cinema Paradiso on the beach or at LUX* Villa terrace
  • Bottle of Champagne and fruit basket upon arrival
  • Complimentary laundry service

  • 40 Complimentary Experiences

    Including:

  • 25 “Messages in the Bottle” hidden around the island with amazing gifts everyday
  • Complimentary coffee everyday at Café LUX* from 06:30 to 10:30
  • Complimentary snorkelling equipment, canoes, pedalboats and kayaks
  • Complimentary ice cream from the ICI tricycle
  • Coral planting session with Marine Biologist
  • Cinema Paradiso - open air movies on the beach twice a week
  • Coffee Late Art and Coffee Roasting workshop at Café LUX
  • Latest Updates



    Transfer Information:

    Upon arrival at Malé (MLE) Velana International Airport – Terminal 1, please proceed to the arrivals hall and identify yourself to your hotel or agent representative. 

    Your hotel or agent representative will then escort you to the appropriate transfer service:
    Speedboat transfers – check-in located in Terminal 2
    Domestic flight transfers – check-in located in Terminal 2
    Seaplane transfers – check-in located in Terminal 1, after which you will be guided to the shuttle bus or car for transfer to the seaplane terminal and lounge (where applicable).

    Seaplane baggage restrictions: 20 kg of checked-in luggage per person, plus 5 kg of hand luggage. Infants do not have an additional baggage allowance.

    Important: 
    Please do not leave the arrivals hall until you have met your hotel or relevant agent representative, who will guide you through the transfer process.


    Passport & Visa Information:

    Your specific passport and visa requirements, and other immigration requirements are your responsibility, and you should confirm these with the relevant Embassies and/or Consulates. We cannot accept responsibility if you cannot travel because you have not complied with any passport, visa or immigration requirements

    All passengers are required to mandatorily complete and submit the online ‘Traveller Declaration Form’ 96 hours before arrival to the Maldives. The ‘Traveller Declaration Form’ can be completed via the online immigration portal : imuga.immigration.gov.mv.


    About LUX* South Ari Atoll, Maldives
    Ratings
    Aerial view of the resort
    Overwater Villas
    Veli Pool
    Water Villas
    Senses
    Water Villas
    Veli Pool at sunset
    Overwater seating
    Veli Pool aerial
    Romantic Pool Water Villa
    East Bar
    Romantic Pool Water Villa
    Allegria
    Beach Rouge
    Umami
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    Room Types

    Beach Pavilion

  • Sleeps 2 adults & 1 teen/child
  • Furnished terrace with beach & ocean views
  • King or twin beds
  • Slippers, bathrobes & hairdryer
  • Connecting rooms on request
  • Separate shower and bathtub
  • Satellite TV, DVD & WiFi
  • Mini bar, tea & coffee facilities - refilled daily
  • LUX* cruelty-free bathroom amenities
  • Safe
  • Beach Villa

  • Sleeps 3 adults or 2 adults & 2 teens/children
  • Direct beach & lagoon access
  • Furnished terrace
  • King or twin beds
  • Slippers, bathrobes & hairdryer
  • Separate shower and bathtub
  • Satellite TV, DVD & WiFi
  • Mini bar, tea & coffee facilities
  • LUX* cruelty-free bathroom amenities
  • Safe
  • Beach Pool Villa

  • Sleeps 2 adults & 1 teen/child
  • Private garden & plunge pool
  • Direct beach access
  • Furnished terrace
  • Slippers, bathrobes & hairdryer
  • King beds
  • Separate shower & bathtub
  • Satellite TV, DVD & WiFi
  • Mini bar, tea & coffee facilities
  • LUX* cruelty-free bathroom amenities
  • Safe
  • Water Villa

  • Sleeps 3 adults or 2 adults & 2 teens/children
  • Located over water with direct lagoon access
  • Furnished terrace
  • Slippers, bathrobes & hairdryer
  • King beds
  • Separate shower & bathtub
  • Satellite TV, DVD & WiFi
  • Mini bar, tea & coffee facilities
  • LUX* cruelty-free bathroom amenities
  • Safe
  • Overwater Infinity Pool Villa

    Formerly 'Romantic Pool Water Villa'

  • Sleeps 2 adults
  • Located over the water with private plunge pool & direct lagoon access
  • Furnished terrace
  • Slippers, bathrobes & hairdryer
  • King bed
  • Outdoor shower
  • 48” curved TV, DVD & WiFi
  • Mini bar, tea & coffee facilities
  • LUX* cruelty-free bathroom amenities
  • Safe
  • Temptation Pool Water Villa

  • 220sqm
  • Jacuzzi
  • Over lagoon views
  • Round bed
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
  • Robes
  • Slippers
  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor deck with a private infinity pool
  • Sunbed
  • Bird's nest swing
  • Direct lagoon access
  • Separate living room area
  • AC, fans
  • LUX* collection of bath amenities
  • Fully-stocked minibar
  • Coffee machine
  • WiFi
  • Television
  • Phone
  • LUX* Villa

  • Sleeps 2 adults & 1 teen/child
  • Located at the end of the jetty with a private infinity pool
  • Per 7 nights stay, one dinner at Umami & one dinner at Allegria
  • Separate living & dining rooms with glass floors
  • Slippers, bathrobes & hairdryer
  • King beds
  • Separate shower & bathtub
  • Satellite TV, DVD & WiFi
  • Mini bar, tea & coffee facilities
  • LUX* cruelty-free bathroom amenities
  • Safe
  • Two Bedroom Family Lagoon Pavilion

  • Sleeps 4 adults & 2 teens/children or 2 adults & 4 teens/children
  • Located next to the lagoon
  • Furnished terrace
  • Slippers, bathrobes & hairdryer
  • King or twin beds
  • Open-space bathroom with separate shower & bathtub
  • LUX* cruelty-free bathroom amenities
  • Satellite TV, DVD & WiFi
  • Mini bar, tea & coffee facilities
  • Safe
  • Family Beach Pavilion

    Formerly 'Two-bedroom Family Beach Pavilion'

  • Sleeps 4 adults & 2 teens/children/infants or 2 adults & 4 teens/children/infants
  • Located by the beach
  • Furnished terrace
  • Slippers, bathrobes & hairdryer
  • King or twin beds
  • Open-space bathroom with separate shower & bathtub
  • LUX* cruelty-free bathroom amenities
  • Satellite TV, DVD & WiFi
  • Mini bar, tea & coffee facilities
  • Safe
  • Beachfront Infinity Pool Villa

    Formerly 'Romantic Beach Pool Villa'

  • 136 sqm
  • 3 Adults OR 2 Adults + 2 Teens or 2 Children or 1 Baby
  • Direct access to secluded beach with sunbeds
  • Tropical indoor-outdoor bathroom with stand-alone tub
  • Private infinity plunge pool with ocean views
  • Outdoor terrace overlooking the ocean
  • King-size beds
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
  • Robes
  • Slippers
  • Hair dryer
  • Reading nook
  • Furnished terrace facing the beach
  • AC
  • Fully-stocked minibar, coffee machine
  • WiFi
  • Television, phone
  • Temptation Beach Pool Villa

    Available from 1st February 2026

  • 206sqm.
  • Capacity 2 adults + 1 teen or 1 child or 1 infant (the child or teenager will be accommodated in the living room).
  • Master villa.
  • Four poster bed.
  • Direct beach access.
  • 1 main bedroom.
  • 2 bathrooms.
  • Living room.
  • Bespoke beverage bar.
  • Boudoir area.
  • Private pool with underwater speakers.
  • Outdoor shower.
  • Private deck for relaxation, on the sunrise side of the island.
  • Circular sunbed.
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    16 Oct 2026 - 01 Nov 2026
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    09 Dec 2026 - 26 Dec 2026
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