Heritance Aarah

Maldives, Indian Ocean

Virgin rating

The hotel

Heritance Aarah is a luxurious resort in the secluded and picturesque islands of the Raa Atoll. Offering it's visitors pristine, golden beaches and beautifully clear turquoise waters, this resort brings to life everything you expected the Maldives to be from the moment you step foot off your seaplane transfer. The resort features a variety of different accommodation options such as Beach Villas that provide direct access to stretches of heavenly Indian Ocean and more luxurious such as overwater villas and suites, each with direct step access to the beautiful blue waters from your private sun deck. There's also a mix of sumptuous cuisines for you to indulge in from sunrise to sunset and with premium all-inclusive you can enjoy all your favourite drinks to with each culinary masterclass.  This resort is jampacked full of amenities on both land and sea, making it the perfect location for couples and families alike, the resort offers an array of recreational activities, such as snorkelling, diving, football, tennis and even excursions to nearby islands, allowing guests to work up a sweat, explore the vibrant underwater world or just enjoy the natural beauty of the Maldives. The resort offers a tranquil spa where you can indulge in a range of therapeutic treatments and massages so you can really unwind and leave the stresses of back home behind. 

Amenities

  • Sailing
  • Scuba Diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Tennis
  • Water Skiing
  • Windsurfing
  • Bar
  • Evening Entertainment
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Internet Access
  • Restaurant
  • Safety Deposit Box

Where is it

Within the scenic Raa Atoll. Transfer time from Malé International Airport: 40 minutes by seaplane (remember to pack light for the seaplane transfer as luggage allowance is 25kg plus 5kg hand luggage, per person).

Hotel information

150 suites, ocean villa and land villas. All with flat-screen TV, safe, Marshall bluetooth speaker, WiFi access, mini-bar, tea/coffee-making facilities and espresso machine. Beach Villas have direct access to the beach from the private sundeck and separate en-suite bathroom with bath and outdoor shower. Featuring 1 king-size bed, sleeping a maximum of 3 adults. 


Premium All-Inclusive: includes breakfast, lunch and dinner at all restaurants (Hathaa dining will be subject to an additional supplement, Baani dining is for Ocean Suite and Ocean Resident guests only). Mini-bar replenished twice daily. Complimentary bottle of sparkling wine/champagne* on arrival. Two complimentary bottles of water, per day. Two bottles of spirits selected by the guest added to the in-villa mini bar daily. In villa dining**. Cooking classes. Cocktail masterclasses. Ice cream, candy and cocktails. 

*Champagne will be provided for guests staying in Ocean Suite with Infinity Pool or Ocean Resident with Infinity Lap Pool room types. 

** In villa dining is available for guests staying in Ocean Suite with Infinity Pool or Ocean Resident with Infinity Lap Pool room types

Ocean Villas have direct step access to the ocean from the private sundeck. Private en-suite bathroom and 1 king-size or twin-sized bed and over-sized day bed. Sleeps a maximum of 3 adults.

Pool Beach Villas are larger in size than standard Beach Villas and feature their own private plunge pool and have 1 King-sized bed and an over-sized daybed. Sleeps a maximum of 3 adults.

Family Beach Villas are generously sized and have direct beach access. They have a spacious en-suite bathroom with a bath, jacuzzi and outdoor shower. The first room features a King-sized bed and an oversized day bed and the second bedroom features twin beds and an oversized day bed. Sleeps a maximum of 4 adults and 2 children.

Family Pool Beach Villas are slightly larger in size than the Family Beach Villa and have the same sleeping arrangements and bathroom amenities, with the addition of a private plunge pool on the sundeck. Sleeps a maximum of 4 adults and 2 children.

Ocean Suites with Infinity Pool are a luxurious experience, featuring direct step access to the ocean and private infinity pool. Rooms feature private en-suite bathroom with bath tub and have 1 King-size bed. Sleeps a maximum of 2 adults.

Ocean Residence with Infinity Lap Pool is the largest room type available at nearly 300sq metres. This suite includes a spacious en-suite bathroom with bath tub on both floors, two king-sized beds and a single bed. Sleeps a maximum 6 adults with an additional bed.

Ranba (Serving international cuisine, buffet style. Open breakfast, lunch and dinner). Ralu (serving French and Italian cuisine, open 07:00am-22:00pm). Ginifati (serving fresh seafood, open 19:00pm-22:00pm). Ambula (serving contemporary Sri Lankan cuisine, open 19:00pm-22:00pm). Hathaa (serving urban street food, open 19:00pm-22:00pm). Baani (serving Middle-Eastern and International cuisine, open 07:00am-22:00pm). Bandhi Bar (pool bar open 10:00am-12:00am, pizza served until 17:00pm). Sky Bar. Udaras Infinity Pool. Falhu Bar (exclusive for Ocean Suite guests). Rafu Lounge Bar. 

Daily entertainment. Open-air cinema. 

Main pool and Infinity pool. Medi Spa*. Veeru gym. Koka kids club. Teen activity room. Table Tennis. Tennis. Badminton. Beach volleyball. Beach football. Football. Pool. Diving*. Snorkelling*. Wind surfing*. Canoeing*. Water skiing*. Kite surfing*.

*Denotes local charge. 

Please note: to ensure our customer's safety, we are unable to offer over water accommodation to children under the age of 12.

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating A week in paradise

Oct 3, 2024 Compass60784595254 Mooloolaba, Australia

Our Ocean Villa was everything we had hoped for- spacious, well appointed and close to the reef for snorkeling. The service has been attentive and our butler Kunal has been wonderful. Nothing is too much trouble and he is happy to help with anything from a lift to the restaurant to picking up your laundry to restocking your in-house bar. We look… Read more
Our Ocean Villa was everything we had hoped for- spacious, well appointed and close to the reef for snorkeling. The service has been attentive and our butler Kunal has been wonderful. Nothing is too much trouble and he is happy to help with anything from a lift to the restaurant to picking up your laundry to restocking your in-house bar. We look forward to returning to Heritance Aarah Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating A memorable trip in maldives

Oct 1, 2024 DI C

Really nice place to stay. Thanks to Zarina, our generous keeper always assist us in time, even in late night. Thanks to SAPNA, nice waitress in Ambula, serve us an unforgettable dinner Thanks to our diving teacher Yezi, Kindly help us learn how to dive for the first time. Thanks to Shamin, help us make our customized memorable souvenir.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating 5 Stars - Amazing Stay at Heritance Aarah

Sep 30, 2024 Venture10286797057 Thailand

Our stay at Heritance Aarah was incredible! The resort is beautiful, and the service was outstanding. A special thanks to our butler, Ilmira, who went above and beyond to make everything perfect. From organizing activities to personalized care, Ilmira truly made our trip unforgettable. We’re already dreaming of our next visit to this paradise!
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great service and wonderful time, thanks to mani

Sep 29, 2024 Krishexplorer1611 Chennai (Madras), India

Great service from mani, crab was amazing and he served it with a bright smile, made our evenings magical. He explained the courses and the history wonderfully, and mani had knowledge on how to eat all the dishes. The crab was amazing, and mani was not shy to serve us seconds and more, he made the experience even better
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Heritance Aarah in the rainy season ;-)

Sep 29, 2024 Leon Rabbit Stu... P Warsaw, Poland

It is very difficult to describe such a wonderful place and stay in a few words, but to all those who are considering Heritance Aarah I can say that it is really worth it. Firstly, for the island itself, which delights every day and at any time. Secondly, for the real, but unobtrusive luxury combined with the surrounding peace. And finally, for… Read more
It is very difficult to describe such a wonderful place and stay in a few words, but to all those who are considering Heritance Aarah I can say that it is really worth it. Firstly, for the island itself, which delights every day and at any time. Secondly, for the real, but unobtrusive luxury combined with the surrounding peace. And finally, for the fantastic people who make every effort every day to make the time spent here truly exceptional. Absolutely everyone is worth remembering, but I would especially like to thank: Zarina - our butler, who made sure that we squeezed as much as possible from our stay. Deepak - the nicest person we have ever met, who always took care of our good mood and full stomach. Rohana - the chef of the Ralu restaurant. I don't know how, but every day he knew exactly what we wanted (and added a healthy juice to it). Jayalal - Asian Chef Ranba, who conjured up extraordinary dishes for us, decorated with beautiful stories. Manjula - the head of the Ranba restaurant, whose work cannot be overestimated and imagined better and our wonderful waiters Nalaka (Ranba) and Sadeek (Ginifati), discreet, cultured and very professional. I would like to express my special thanks to the head of food & beverage of the entire resort. Lenka, despite all his duties, always had time for the guests, which translated into beautiful stories about the island, the hotel and life. He also told equally beautiful stories about his employees, to whom he treated with great respect. Unfortunately, I did not write down other names: the other waitresses and waiters, the bartenders (and they work real miracles), the man who cleaned our place every day, and many, many people from the service. But as I mentioned, absolutely everyone deserves to be remembered and we thank each of them with all our hearts. And the weather was really great. Over the course of 10 days, it rained maybe three times for 15 minutes ;-) Read less