LUX* South Ari Atoll

5.0 star property
Elegant beach resort and hot tub

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Relax in a serene outdoor seating area overlooking a calm body of water, featuring a comfortable hanging chair and additional seating options.
Relax in the stylishly designed interior with a high ceiling, exposed beams, and a central bar area featuring a large clock and comfortable seating.
Overwater bungalows offer serene accommodations with a tranquil pier leading to the calm waters.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Hot Tub
  • Room service
  • Spa

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Room options

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Temptation Pool Villa

Highlights

Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Ceiling fan
Day bed
Premium bedding
  • 2368 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Romantic Pool Water Villa

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Ceiling fan
Day bed
Premium bedding
  • 1184 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Water Villa

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Ceiling fan
Day bed
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 1055 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Beach Pool Villa

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Ceiling fan
Day bed
Premium bedding
  • 1249 sq ft
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Beach Pavilion

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Ceiling fan
Day bed
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 646 sq ft
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

LUX* Villa

Highlights

Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Ceiling fan
Day bed
Premium bedding
  • 3875 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Beach Villa

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Ceiling fan
Day bed
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 1023 sq ft
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Villa, 1 King Bed (Romantic Beach Pool)

Highlights

Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Ceiling fan
Day bed
Premium bedding
  • 1248 sq ft
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Family Room (Lagoon Pavilion)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Ceiling fan
Day bed
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 1399 sq ft
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Day bed
  • 1292 sq ft
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
South Ari Atoll, Dhidhoofinolhu Island

What's nearby

  • Ari Atoll - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Dhidhoofinolhu Marina - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles

Restaurants

  • Cafe' Lux
  • Mixe
  • Senses Restaurant
  • East Market
  • Amaya Resorts & Spas - Kuda Rah - Main Restaurant

About this property

LUX* South Ari Atoll

Luxury resort
At LUX* South Ari Atoll, you can look forward to a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. This resort is a great place to bask in the sun with a white sand beach, beachfront dining, and beach massages. Treat yourself to a body treatment, a massage, or a body scrub at LUX* Me Spa, the onsite spa. At the 7 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, and international cuisine. The gym offers fitness classes and yoga classes; other things to do include windsurfing, rowing/canoeing, and fishing. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a playground and a hair salon.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Bike rentals, tennis courts, and express check-out
  • Express check-in, babysitting (surcharge), and a billiards/pool table
  • A front-desk safe, barbecue grills, and concierge services
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 193 rooms have comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to perks like air conditioning and bathrobes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Baby baths and free infant beds
  • Bathrooms with bidets and free toiletries
  • TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and ceiling fans

All inclusive details

All-inclusive room rates at LUX* South Ari Atoll are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Food and beverages

Buffet and à la carte meals, snacks, and beverages included
In-room minibar (some restrictions)

Water activities

Kayaking
Snorkeling
Snorkeling excursions

Land activities

Fitness facilities
Tennis

Lessons/classes/games

Pilates
Yoga

Entertainment

Onsite entertainment and activities
Access to onsite nightclubs
Onsite live performances
Theme parties

Languages

Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), Dutch, English, French, German, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 7 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Allegria
  • East Market and East Bar
  • MIXE
  • Senses
  • Umami

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Beach yoga
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's club
  • Ecotours
  • Fishing
  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Motor boating
  • Personal motorized watercraft
  • Playground
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Sailing
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball
  • Water skiing
  • Windsurfing

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Baby bath
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Stroller

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Day bed
  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer to the property via Airplane and must arrange the transfers by contacting the property before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
This property is accessible only by seaplane transfer from Velana International Airport (MLE). The flight is 25-35 minutes in duration. Guests must contact the property with their international flight details at least 4 days before their expected arrival date so that the property can pre-book seaplane transfers (surcharge). Any flight booking made within 3 days before arrival is subject to availability.
Guests will have access to the seaplane lounge at Velana Airport while they wait for their flight to the property. Seaplane transfers are provided by a third party and transfers in connection with all international flights will be arranged by them. Every effort will be made to transfer guests to the resort within 2 hours of their arrival at the lounge. Seaplane operating hours between the resort and the airport are available from 6 AM to 4 PM (during daylight hours only).
Seaplane baggage allowance is 44 pounds (20 kilograms) for checked bags, and 11 pounds (5 kilograms) for carry-on bags, per person. Fees of USD 5 per kilogram apply for excess baggage, excluding taxes.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 198 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 12.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 2 years of age.
  • Airplane transfer per adult: USD 495 (roundtrip)
  • Airplane transfer per child: USD 248 (roundtrip), from 2 to 11 years old

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 198 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Drones and aerial surveillance devices are not permitted at this property.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

LUX South Ari Atoll Resort Dhidhoofinolhu Island
LUX Hotel Maldives
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Maldives LUX
LUX South Ari Atoll Hotel
LUX South Ari Atoll
LUX* South Ari Atoll Resort
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LUX* South Ari Atoll Resort Dhidhoofinolhu Island

Frequently asked questions

Is LUX* South Ari Atoll pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at LUX* South Ari Atoll?

As of Jul 19, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at LUX* South Ari Atoll on Jul 23, 2025 start from $195.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at LUX* South Ari Atoll?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at LUX* South Ari Atoll?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at LUX* South Ari Atoll?

Some rate plans available at this property are all-inclusive.

Where is LUX* South Ari Atoll located?

Situated in Dhidhoofinolhu Island, this luxury resort is steps from Ari Atoll and 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Dhigurah Beach.

LUX* South Ari Atoll Reviews