LUX* South Ari Atoll
Beach Hotel
Our Rating
9.8
LUX* South Ari Atoll, a five-star resort on the expansive Dhidhoofinolhu Island in South Ari Atoll, offers an adults-focused haven with a 4-kilometer pristine beach and vibrant lagoon, perfect for diving and relaxation.
The 193 open-concept villas and suites feature chic beach-house style, air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, coffee machines, minibars, and private bathrooms with premium toiletries. Private terraces or decks with chaise lounges offer direct beach or lagoon access, blending tropical elegance with modern comfort for a serene retreat.
Dining captivates across eight restaurants and five bars. Mixe offers beachfront buffets with live cooking, Senses serves salads and grills poolside, Allegria delivers Italian cuisine, and East Market crafts Southeast Asian flavours. Umami specializes in Japanese dishes, Beach Rouge offers Mediterranean fare with DJ sets, and ICI tempts with ice cream. Veli Pool Bar, East Bar, and Café LUX* serve cocktails and artisanal coffee. The LUX* Me Spa provides massages, child-friendly treatments, plunge pools, sauna, and hammam, with yoga and meditation at the Yoga Grove. Guests can dive 50 nearby sites with the PADI centre, snorkel the house reef, or enjoy water sports like kite surfing and wakeboarding. Curated excursions include whale shark spotting and catamaran safaris.
A 30-minute seaplane ride from Malé International Airport, LUX* South Ari Atoll offers seamless access to South Ari Atoll's marine wonders, crafting a memorable tropical escape.
Available Board
All Inclusive · Full Board · Half Board · Breakfast
Transfers
All of our Maldives stays include complimentary Seaplane or Speedboat airport transfers
Rooms & Suites
Beach Pavilion
Beach Villa
Beach Pool Villa
Romantic Beach Pool Villa
Maldives Water Villa
Romantic Pool Water Villa
Temptation Pool Water Villa
Lux* Villa
General Facilities
Activities
- Bicycle Rental
- Bingo
- Live Sport Events (broadcast)
- Live Music/Performance
- Cooking Class
- Happy Hour
- Themed Dinner Nights
- Movie Nights
- Temporary Art Galleries
- Beach
- Badminton Equipment
- Tennis Equipment
- Evening Entertainment
- Kids' Club
- Water Sport Facilities On Site
- Entertainment Staff
- Snorkelling
- Diving
- Cycling
- Canoeing
- Darts
- Windsurfing
- Table Tennis
- Billiards
- Children's Playground
- Games Room
- Fishing
- Tennis Court
Wellness
- Outdoor Swimming Pool
- Fitness Classes
- Yoga Classes
- Fitness
- Spa/Wellness Packages
- Foot Bath
- Spa Lounge/Relaxation Area
- Steam Room
- Spa Facilities
- Body Scrub
- Body Treatments
- Hair Styling
- Hair Colouring
- Hair Cut
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Hair Treatments
- Make Up Services
- Waxing Services
- Facial Treatments
- Beauty Services
- Sun Umbrellas
- Sun Loungers Or Beach Chairs
- Massage
- Spa And Wellness Centre
- Fitness Centre
- Sauna
General
- Invoice Provided
- Lockers
- Private Check-in/Check-out
- Concierge Service
- Tour Desk
- Express Check-in/Check-out
- 24-hour Front Desk
- Trouser Press
- Ironing Service
- Laundry
- Fax/Photocopying
- Business Centre
Hotel Reviews
Location Sleep Quality Rooms Service
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Great vibe, super friendly staff, and amazing food — a perfect place to chill, enjoy, and switch off. Dear Pong! Thanks and best wishes to one of the best cooks at East Market! Greetings also to...
This place is simply amazing, everything was superb across the whole island, from our romantic pool water villa, the beaches, the restaurants, the staff, the spa treatment, our photo shoot...
Beautiful island….we chose all inclusive which was fab as not only was the east market buffet amazing there were plenty of other restaurant options to dine at also. With special lunches also laid...
we have had an amazing stay at lux south ari atoll ! My wife & I stayed 4 nights. We had a water bungalow with pool. The island is very pretty (not too small) with a fantastic landscape. The staff is...
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