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 Best Memories at Heritance Aarah

Nov 21, 2024 Escape67688333018

It's beautiful resort / property and most important very good services by staff at all places. Our butler, Saurav was very helpful and helped us with all reservation. He was very quick in responding to any requirements. Staff at all restaurants are also quite knowledgeable in their respective area and eager to serve well. Sapna, Shashi, Deepak… Read more
It's beautiful resort / property and most important very good services by staff at all places. Our butler, Saurav was very helpful and helped us with all reservation. He was very quick in responding to any requirements. Staff at all restaurants are also quite knowledgeable in their respective area and eager to serve well. Sapna, Shashi, Deepak have understood our taste served us very well at the respective restaurants. We have wonderful time at resort. Thanks guys for making our days (25th Anniversary) special at the resort. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Highly recommend, a magical place!

Nov 21, 2024 bashamd Brisbane, Australia

I was luckily enough to have stayed at Heritance Aarah early November for a travel industry conference. What a magical place. Those pictures you see of the Maldives with clear blue/green water, white sand and amazing blue sky is what Heritance Aarah delivers plus so much more. The all-inclusive made everything just so easy and smooth. The crew… Read more
I was luckily enough to have stayed at Heritance Aarah early November for a travel industry conference. What a magical place. Those pictures you see of the Maldives with clear blue/green water, white sand and amazing blue sky is what Heritance Aarah delivers plus so much more. The all-inclusive made everything just so easy and smooth. The crew were amazing and nothing to difficult. Amazing cocktails, a great selection of dining options made my trip. And to top it all off, my own Butler....wow Esam was absolutely incredible. Friendly, attentive, and one step ahead of my needs. A true asset to this resort and I cannot wait to return. And will have a special request to ensure Esam is allocated to our accommodation for sure! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Big island, friendly staff!

Nov 18, 2024 Aytaj A

The overall experience was very good. We had a good time, the island is big, lots of complementary activities. We have been to the dolphin searching, night fishing and it was very nice experience. All the staff was very attentive! Our battler Hilmee was very kind booked everything priority, managed all our bookings perfectly. We booked turtle… Read more
The overall experience was very good. We had a good time, the island is big, lots of complementary activities. We have been to the dolphin searching, night fishing and it was very nice experience. All the staff was very attentive! Our battler Hilmee was very kind booked everything priority, managed all our bookings perfectly. We booked turtle trip and it was amazing! Again the water sports team was so kind and attentive! Big pool, all inclusive experience was nice, good quality alcohol was included in the package. However, we would like the resort to have some Sun beds by the ocean, as they are only for beach Villa owners. Beach club would be very nice, not only by the pool. Also the food surprised us because there were not much variety of the seafood, mainly chicken and beef. The quality could have been better. And there was only 3-4 restaurants. Read less
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Nov 15, 2024 Keira S Sydney, Australia

“The beach villa was absolutely amazing! From the stunning ocean views right outside our door to the serene ambiance of the room, everything was perfect. The service was outstanding—special thanks to Esam, who went above and beyond to make our stay unforgettable. His warm hospitality and attention to detail truly made a difference. We were also… Read more
“The beach villa was absolutely amazing! From the stunning ocean views right outside our door to the serene ambiance of the room, everything was perfect. The service was outstanding—special thanks to Esam, who went above and beyond to make our stay unforgettable. His warm hospitality and attention to detail truly made a difference. We were also spoiled for choice with a wide variety of restaurant options, each offering delicious meals in beautiful settings. Highly recommend this destination for anyone looking to relax and indulge!” Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating A dream luxury vacation

Nov 14, 2024 Adventure817575 Auckland, New Zealand

Our Heritance Aarah stay was a true delight, in breathtaking surroundings. Standouts for me were the Ralu restaurant which provided outstanding cuisine without fail, the immaculate and very usable gym, the manta ray and turtle snorkelling excursions (you pay extra for these above the all-inclusive fees) and our wonderful, responsive and memorable… Read more
Our Heritance Aarah stay was a true delight, in breathtaking surroundings. Standouts for me were the Ralu restaurant which provided outstanding cuisine without fail, the immaculate and very usable gym, the manta ray and turtle snorkelling excursions (you pay extra for these above the all-inclusive fees) and our wonderful, responsive and memorable butler, Essam. Read less