LUX* South Ari Atoll

Maldives, Indian Ocean

Virgin rating

Beach Villa
Beach Villa
Beach Pavillion
Romantic Pool Water Villa
Veli Pool
Swimming pool - Senses
Spa
EAST Market
Beach Rouge
Beach Rouge terrace
Café LUX*
Spa
Spa
Spa
Lux Villa
Lux Villa
Lux Villa
Lux Villa
Lux Villa
Beach Villa
Beach Villa
Beach Pavillion
Romantic Pool Water Villa
Veli Pool
Swimming pool - Senses
Spa
EAST Market
Beach Rouge
Beach Rouge terrace
Café LUX*
Spa
Spa
Spa
Lux Villa
Lux Villa
Lux Villa
Lux Villa
Lux Villa

The hotel

This stunning resort gives a true insight into island living. As well as being exceedingly laid back, there’s a spontaneous atmosphere with open air cinema on the beach, pop-up musical performances and much more. If you’re a water sport enthusiast you’re in for a treat, the diving here is spectacular, with plenty of underwater sites to explore for beginners to advanced divers. There’s also land sports aplenty, two pools (both fully serviced by poolside bars), two miles of sandy beach and the LUX* Me Spa, an oasis within an oasis. The kids, meanwhile, can engage in a variety of activities at PLAY, including decadent cake decorating and art classes. There are plenty of eateries to choose from: at the core of the island, MIXE offers everything from wood-fired pizzas to grills & stir fries, with a tempting island twist; for Italian cuisine, there is Allegria or head to East Market for Asian-inspired dishes.

Amenities

  • Bicycle Rental
  • Kayaking
  • Scuba Diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Tennis
  • Windsurfing
  • Babysitting service
  • Kids Club
  • Families
  • Bar
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Internet Access

Where is it

On the island of Dhidhoofinolhu in the South Ari Atoll. Transfer time from Malé International Airport: 25 minutes by seaplane (remember to pack light for the seaplane transfer as luggage allowance is 20kg plus 5kg hand luggage, per person).

Hotel information

Choice of thatched roof beach villas/pavilions and overwater villas, including 62 with a private pool. All with air-conditioning, private terrace or balcony, satellite TV, telephone, complimentary WiFi, mini-bar*, tea/coffee-making facilities, safe, hairdryer, iron and board (on request). Beach Pavilions, with private garden with direct access to the beach and outdoor shower, have 1 king-size bed plus rollaway bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults and 1 teen or 1 child or 1 infant. Interconnecting pairs available.

All-Inclusive option: includes buffet breakfast: at MIXE and East Market. Lunch: à la carte at Senses Restaurant, Veli Bar, Lagoon Bar and Beach Rouge. Dinner: à la carte at Senses Restaurant and Beach Rouge/buffet at MIXE and East Market. Umami and Allegria are open for dinner only. These restaurants are excluded from the All Inclusive Package but are accessible with 30% discount. For guests staying in LUX* Villa and/or Temptation Pool Water Villa, one dinner at Umami and one dinner at Allergia are included per 7-night stay period. A wide selection of beverages (soft drinks, tea/coffee, beers, wines, sparkling wine, juices, water, cocktails and liquors) as per the scheduled opening hours of the restaurants and bars.

Please note: All-Inclusive is available from your time of arrival until your time of departure. Each restaurant and bar has the 'All-Inclusive' drinks menus available, with full details of all choices included. Some items may incur a supplement. Special evenings, events and dinners are not included. Reservations are mandatory at the spa and its facilities are subject to availability, for adults only.

Beach Villas with outdoor bathrooms, 1 king-size bed, a sofa bed and single rollaway bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children or 2 adults and 1 teen.

Beach Pool Villas have a private pool and a terrace which unfolds into a luxurious living space, with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults and 1 teen or 1 child or 1 infant.

Family Lagoon Pavilions are next to the lagoon, sleeping maximum 4 adults and 2 children/teens/infants or 2 adults and 4 teens/children/infants.

Water Villas are located directly over the lagoon on the far sunset side of the island and offer optimal privacy & seclusion, with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 teen.

Romantic Pool Water Villas have a private plunge pool and 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Temptation Pool Water Villas are ideal for couples, with a dedicated living space, spacious wooden deck with dining area and cabana, a 14-metre infinity pool, a glass Jacuzzi room and a circular king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Lux* Villa feature unparalleled views over the lagoon with an infinity plunge pool, spacious living area with glass floor and direct access to the deck, a master bedroom suite and handcrafted LUX* Sleep Tight bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

  • Booking Bonus: Book by 31 Jul '24 to receive up to 45% off the accommodation cost between 1 Jul '24–15 Oct '25, plus receive a complimentary upgrade from Half Board to Full Board.  

    Terms and conditions apply. Any applicable offers have been calculated into the prices shown. Offers may not be combinable. Blackout dates apply. 

8 restaurants; MIXE (feet-in-the-sand international buffet, open for breakfast and dinner), Allegria Restaurant (Mediterranean cuisine, open for dinner), Senses Restaurant (Middle Eastern and Indian ocean cuisine, open for lunch and dinner), East Market (over-the-water Asian market-inspired restaurant, open for European breakfasts and authentic Asian dinners), Umami (Japanese fusion, open for dinner), Beach Rouge (beach club and restaurant, open for all day dining), Cafe LUX* (freshly ground coffee served all day), Veli Pool Bar (all-day poolside drinks, open for lunch), Lagoon Bar (sociable beach bar, open for lunch), Senses Bar and Lounge (cocktails, drinks, teas, light lunches and evening snacks), East Bar (hip over-the-water hangout, open in the evenings). Ice cream once a day from the ICI tricycle.

Daily programme for adults and children including performances by local artists and themed evenings. Cinema Paradiso - open air movies on the beach.

2 swimming pools. Spa*. Fitness centre. Complimentary snorkeling equipment, canoe, pedal boats, kayaks,snorkeling trips to the house reef. Water sports* including diving, tube rides, waterskiing, kite surfing, fishing, flyboarding and windsurfing. Whale shark safaris*. Access to volleyball court and tennis courts with complimentary rackets and balls (upon availability). Bicycles*. Beach yoga. PLAY kids club (3–11 years), Teens programme.

 Babysitting* (on request). Laundry service*. 24-hour room service*. Complimentary WiFi in public areas.

4 nights from the 31st December.

* 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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Jul 26, 2024 cheng C

total differences experience from male to the resort. we have a great experience in the resort especially jovi and rachael. we always assist by them in the reception and the wechat. east market is the best and the team was good and helpful. lagoon bar burger is the best to try. MIXE live station pasta also the best to try.
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Jul 25, 2024 Fearless52745844323

体验非常无敌好 每一个工作人员工作都激情面带笑容 特别特别喜欢开电车的Jaisham 每天被他的笑容感染 感觉一整天都变得美好了 真的 非常可爱 还有冰激凌店的Masud Mish记得我来自哪里 总是和我开玩笑 让我 每天都想往冰激凌店跑 感谢酒店的所有工作人员 你们让我拥有了一次美好的马尔代夫体验 The experience was amazing and every one of the staff members worked with passion and smiles. Jaisham, who loved driving the tram, was impressed by his smile every day and felt like the whole day… Read more
体验非常无敌好 每一个工作人员工作都激情面带笑容 特别特别喜欢开电车的Jaisham 每天被他的笑容感染 感觉一整天都变得美好了 真的 非常可爱 还有冰激凌店的Masud Mish记得我来自哪里 总是和我开玩笑 让我 每天都想往冰激凌店跑 感谢酒店的所有工作人员 你们让我拥有了一次美好的马尔代夫体验 The experience was amazing and every one of the staff members worked with passion and smiles. Jaisham, who loved driving the tram, was impressed by his smile every day and felt like the whole day was better. It was really cute. Masud Mish at the ice cream shop remembers where I'm from and always jokes with me and makes me want to go to the ice cream shop every day Thank you to all the staff of the hotel for a wonderful Maldives experience Read less
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Jul 24, 2024 Larissa W

The resort is the amazing. My family and I had a wonderful time.. All the staff where so friendly and our waiter Zahir from MIXE Restaurant he was very helpful and very kind and all time,he made our stay. UNFORGETTABLE, they made use feel a very special!! And the made my mom so… Read more
The resort is the amazing. My family and I had a wonderful time.. All the staff where so friendly and our waiter Zahir from MIXE Restaurant he was very helpful and very kind and all time,he made our stay. UNFORGETTABLE, they made use feel a very special!! And the made my mom so very happy!! Thank you for your great hospitality Read less
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Jul 24, 2024 Mausoom M

My stay at lux south was nothing short of spectacular. From the airport to the departure. The team was amazing and they always make sure we are comfortable. The highlight of the restaurant is Beach rouge, offer so much differences cuisine. East market breakfast were impressive with the dimsum and stir fried noodles.
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Jul 24, 2024 Ye L

upon arrival to the airport, the team taking care of ua so much. We have miss one night here because of the international flight delay. Rachael assist us for check in and assist us with everything. Senses food was good but we love beach rouge so much. Message in the bottle is kind of difficult to find but my daughter has a.lot of fun.