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 22, 2024 Sienna W

This is our first time we travel to Maldives, Lux is a good choice for freshman, it has beautiful sea view and great restaurants, and some romantic events for couple to enjoy their honey moon. At the same time, it is also suitable for family trip, the hotel has the children play center, and provides lots of interesting activities. A great journey… Read more
This is our first time we travel to Maldives, Lux is a good choice for freshman, it has beautiful sea view and great restaurants, and some romantic events for couple to enjoy their honey moon. At the same time, it is also suitable for family trip, the hotel has the children play center, and provides lots of interesting activities. A great journey for us. Read less
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Jul 21, 2024 ZENG H

lux south ari atoll never fell us and we have a great time here, good service from all the team member especially Rachael, Ria, jovi, Esther and moosa at beach rouge. Beach rouge dinner was amazing, the food was good and the service are great East market was good with the Chinese food who cook by Malaysian chef.
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Jul 20, 2024 Ying J

Second time to the Maldives, this is the best resort so far at the moment. This is the family friendly resort and my son always has a lot of activities for him. The Chinese agent was good, they always come to check on us in the restaurant and also make sure we have done all the activities. Would like to thank you to Rachael and Ria. MIXE pasta… Read more
Second time to the Maldives, this is the best resort so far at the moment. This is the family friendly resort and my son always has a lot of activities for him. The Chinese agent was good, they always come to check on us in the restaurant and also make sure we have done all the activities. Would like to thank you to Rachael and Ria. MIXE pasta station was so delicious and my son love the curry so much. The Maldivian night is the MOST amazing night ever. East Market breakfast was good and chef Esther made the egg was good. Beach villa sunset side was amazing, especially close to the beach rouge Overall we have amazing time here and the team all so friendly! A small suggestion, the coffee capsule machine need to clean all the time as we have to clean it before we use it. Would recommend to provide the comb and shaving kit in the beach villa as we didn’t received upon arrival to the beach villa. But we received at the romantic pool villa. Read less
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Jul 20, 2024 Senuji D

Dear Lux Maldives Team, I wanted to thank you for the wonderful stay my family and I had at your resort. We stayed from May 23rd to 25th, and everything was extremely well. My mom, dad, brother, and I were especially impressed with the excellent service and warm hospitality from your staff. Special thanks to Afnan from room service for always… Read more
Dear Lux Maldives Team, I wanted to thank you for the wonderful stay my family and I had at your resort. We stayed from May 23rd to 25th, and everything was extremely well. My mom, dad, brother, and I were especially impressed with the excellent service and warm hospitality from your staff. Special thanks to Afnan from room service for always being attentive, Susil, the chef at Lagoon Bar, for cooking us great meals, and Annika, the guest relations officer, for ensuring we had a seamless experience. The accommodation was luxuries and comfortable, and the various activities kept us all entertained. We look forward to visiting again and will definitely recommend Lux Maldives to others for a luxury holiday. Best regards, Senuji Pathirage Read less
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Jul 20, 2024 XUETONG X

There is a lot of activity on the island, and everyone is very warm and friendly.There are many kinds of food that meet the needs of many people.The scenic facilities on the island are relatively perfect. the island coffee is really good and they teach you how to make lattes.