LUX* South Ari Atoll Resort & Villas is a luxurious five-star resort that offers bright, airy accommodation set against a gorgeous beach setting. Guests can enjoy exhilarating water sports, such as diving and kitesurfing, or experience the thrill of swimming alongside the sharks and manta rays here. The resort is one of the few locations to spot these marvellous creatures all year round.
Relish authentic seafood and a diverse international flavours, from Japan, Italy, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, to the Mediterranean across the hotel's eight eclectic restaurants. Pamper yourself with holistic rituals at the scenic The LUX* ME Spa, surrounded by the crystal-clear waters and splendid tropical gardens.
Book your stay here by calling us on 02030237776 or send your query via our website's request form.
Note: our holiday tours come with ATOL protection along with extra security thanks to our ABTA membership.
These are thatched-roof pavilions offering direct access to the beach. You get an individual furnished outdoor terrace facing the beach, allowing for plenty of room to unwind at leisure. Among the amenities, the room has a fully-stocked minibar, signature LUX* collection of bath amenities, coffee machine, WiFi, television, and more.
Room Size | 60 m2 |
Capacity | 2 Adults + 1 Infant (in baby cot) or 1 child or 1 Teen |
View | Beach views |
Experience the joy of staying in a stunning beach residence perfect for enjoying your holidays as a group. The accommodation has two interconnected thatched-roof beach bungalows with separate entrances allowing for more privacy.
Room Size | 120 m2 |
Capacity | 4 Adults +2 Infants (in baby cot) or 2 Children or 2 Teens / 2 Adults + 2 Infants (in baby cot) or 4 Children or 4 Teens |
View | Beach views |
These are two-bedroom lagoon pavilions offering direct access to the beach, which allows for lots of relaxation and fun if you are travelling with your family and friends. The rooms have individual private terraces overlooking the beach for lots of leisure time with your companions.
Room Size | 130 m2 |
Capacity | 4 Adults + 2 Infants (in baby cot) or 2 Children or 2 Teens / 2 Adults +2 Infants (in baby cot) or 4 Children or 4 Teens |
View | Beach views |
Enjoy a memorable stay at the stylish thatched-roof bungalow offering direct access to the beach. Have a relaxed time, maybe reading a book and enjoying some private moments with your partner on the terrace overlooking the gorgeous sea views.
Room Size | 95 m2 |
Capacity | 3 Adults / 2 Adults + 1 Infant (in baby cot) or 2 Children or 2 Teens |
View | Beach views |
Enjoy utmost comforts staying at these upscale luxury villas, giving direct access to the beach and lagoon. There’s a superb private swimming pool set amidst lush gardens and swaying palm trees.
Room Size | 113 m2 |
Capacity | 3 Adults / 2 Adults + 2 Teens or 2 Children or 1 Infant |
View | Ocean views |
Jump right into the ocean waters whenever you want from your villa and enjoy quality amenities, including WiFi, television, a fully-stocked minibar, coffee machine, and on the outside, get an outdoor deck dotted with sunbeds and a staircase for easy access to the lagoon waters.
Room Size | 98 m2 |
Capacity | 3 Adults / 2 Adults + 1 Infant (in baby cot) or 2 Children or 2 Teens |
View | Ocean views |
Enjoy staying at your own private haven, equipped with a gorgeous private pool and offering access to a lovely beachside dotted with sunbeds for a pleasant holiday time with your companions. The villa also has a fantastic beachfront terrace.
Room Size | 116 m2 |
Capacity | 2 Adults + 1 Infant (in baby cot) or 1 child or 1 Teen |
View | Beach views |
This is recommended for couples looking for the best romance and privacy option. Besides direct stairs access to the lagoon, the villa offers a fantastic pool along with a nice deck for enjoying lots of unwinding under the sun.
Room Size | 110 m2 |
Capacity | 2 Adults |
View | Ocean views |
Enjoy utmost relaxation at a stunning 12-metre private infinity pool at the water villa. Get easy access to the lagoon waters from the deck by stairs. Besides, in the amenities, you get a separate living room area, a fully-stocked minibar, a coffee machine, a jacuzzi, WiFi, and a television.
Room Size | 220 m2 |
Capacity | 2 Adults + 1 Infant (in baby cot) or 1 child or 1 Teen |
View | Ocean views |
Enjoy your stay at a truly magnificent luxury villa that is set on the tip of the jetty and offers unobstructed sea views. Enjoy utmost relaxation from your sparkling private infinity pool. Besides, the villa is equipped with white-washed wood, thatched roofs and floor-to-ceiling glass panes for gorgeous views.
Room Size | 360 m2 |
Capacity | 2 Adults + 1 Infant (in baby cot) or 1 child or 1 Teen |
View | Ocean views |
This is the main restaurant that offers endless choices of diverse international flavours and is set on a beautiful sandy beach under thatched roofs. The ambience of the place is truly otherworldly, with vibrant stations churning out wood-fired pizzas and delicious fries as you munch on your order with your toes tucked into the cool sand. Adding to the fun, the restaurant regularly brings local performers for your entertainment.
Opening Hours | Breakfast: 07:00 - 10:30 Dinner: 18:30 - 22:00 |
Cuisine Types Served | Inventive International cuisine |
Dress Code | Cover-up over swimwear (daytime) & elegantly-dressed (evening) |
This is a unique market-style restaurant serving an array of South Asian cuisines for breakfast and dinner. Enjoy vibrant, lip-smacking dishes for your breakfast and dinner. Relish the best of cocktails at this amazing overwater EAST Bar (part of the East Market) that is set up in an excellent atmosphere overlooking phenomenal lagoon views.
Opening Hours | Breakfast 07:00 - 10:30 Dinner: 18:30 - 22:00 Bar: 17:00 - 00:00 (midnight) |
Cuisine Types Served | South Asian |
Dress Code | Cover-up over swimwear (daytime) & elegantly-dressed (evening) |
Enjoy tasty and fresh pizzas with fresh toppings brought to you straight from the wood-fired oven in a laid-back setting right on the beach. Unwind till you experience complete relaxation, savouring your dish as you overlook the stunning lagoon views.
Opening Hours | 10:30 - 00:00 Lunch: 12:00 - 15:00 Dinner: 18:30 - 22:00 |
Cuisine Types Served | Mediterranean |
Dress Code | Cover-up over swimwear (daytime) & elegantly-dressed (evening) |
Living up to its name, the restaurant offers a truly unforgettable sensory experience of relishing delicious grilled seafood, freshly caught fish, the delectable Moroccan-inspired tagines, and various Indian Ocean-inspired curries.
Opening Hours | Lunch: 12:00 - 15:00 Dinner: 18:30 - 22:00 Bar & Lounge: 09:00 - Midnight |
Cuisine Types Served | Indian and Middle Eastern fusion specials |
Dress Code | Cover-up over swimwear (daytime) & elegantly-dressed (evening) |
Enjoy the classic Japanese-style of enjoying your dishes sitting on a beautiful cobalt blue bar as you watch the chef prepare your food very elegantly and serve you an eclectic range of nigiri, sashimi, and maki.
Opening Hours | Dining 18:30 - 22:00 |
Cuisine Types Served | Modern Japanese |
Dress Code | Cover-up over swimwear (daytime) & elegantly-dressed (evening) |
You are going to love having dinner here, set on a gorgeous deck that is set right on the beach for an unforgettable experience. Have anything from wood-fired pizzas to homemade pasta, gnocchi, and any type of Italian dishes, along with authentic seafood.
Opening Hours | 18:30 - 22:00 |
Cuisine Types Served | Italian signatures and sunset vibes |
Dress Code | Cover-up over swimwear (daytime) & elegantly-dressed (evening) |
Set near a gorgeous swimming pool that extends out towards the sea in a semi-circle shape, where you can enjoy your time at leisure, sipping flavourful cocktails. Spend a lot of leisure time hanging out here with your companions, enjoying the mesmerising water views.
Opening Hours | Bar: 09:00 - 17:00 Lunch: 12:00 - 15:00 |
Dress Code | Cover-up over swimwear (daytime) & elegantly-dressed (evening) |
Enjoy vibrant reggae vibes, chilling with your partner at this phenomenal beach bar (near the reception area) overlooking stunning front-row sunrise views. It is also close to the dive centre where you can partake in exhilarating diving experiences and immediately return for deep relaxation at the bar.
Opening Hours | Bar: 10:30 - 17:00 Lunch: 12:00 - 15:00 |
Dress Code | Cover-up over swimwear (daytime) & elegantly-dressed (evening) |
Savour the finest barista-made coffee cooked from freshly ground beans roasting in-house at Cafe Lux*. You also have the option to go explore backstage for a nice aromatic tour.
Opening Hours | 06:00 - 18:00 |
Cuisine Types Served | 06:00 - 18:00 |
Dress Code | Cover-up over swimwear (daytime) & elegantly-dressed (evening) |
Guests can enjoy plenty of activities during their stay, including beach volleyball, football, table tennis, tennis (two courts are available), and bocce balls. For the same, tennis rackets and balls are provided as per availability.
Enjoy thrilling water sports that include snorkelling (snorkelling equipment is provided as a complimentary), canoeing, kayaking, and pedal boating. Other activities are available but include a fee, such as fun tube riding, windsurfing, jet-skiing, waterskiing, kitesurfing, wakeboarding, stand-up paddle boarding, parasailing, and flyboarding.
Have a truly exciting experience of a whale shark trip accompanied by a marine biologist, where you get on a traditional wooden dhoni boat and go on an excursion in search of these majestic creatures. And, it is a great advantage since South Ari Atoll, Maldives, is the only year-round whale shark aggregation site in the whole world.
Enjoy an unforgettable time rejuvenating at the resort’s The LUX* ME Spa, set in a gorgeous location by the lush tropical gardens and crystal-clear blue lagoon. Pamper yourself with holistic rituals and treatments using the signature LUX* ME body and facial products.
Organise your dream destination wedding on a magnificent sandy beach dotted with swaying palm trees. The entire event will be organised by the hotel’s expert event planners who will take care of all your requests: from toes-in-the-sand barefoot beach experience to candlelit dinner party and everything in between.
Fitness and wellness enthusiasts will have the time of their lives engaging in various group activities and classes such as Yoga, Pilates, HIIT Yoga, core workout, circuit training, pranayama and meditation, reiki healing, sunset yoga, and circuit training (note some of them include an additional charge).
Regular live programs are organised at the hotel for your entertainment. The resort hosts performances by local artists, including live DJ sessions, along with various themed evenings happening at the hotel. Both adults and children are going to have lots of fun enjoying the programs.
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