LUX* South Ari Atoll

Elegant beach resort and hot tub

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Dates

July 2025

August 2025

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.

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Bar
Hot Tub
Room service
Spa

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Room options

All rooms

1 bed

3+ beds

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Temptation Pool Villa

Highlights

Private plunge pool

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Ceiling fan

Day bed

Premium bedding

2368 sq ft
Sea view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Romantic Pool Water Villa

Exceptional

Highlights

Private plunge pool

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Ceiling fan

Day bed

Premium bedding

1184 sq ft
Sea view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Water Villa

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Ceiling fan

Day bed

Premium bedding

Blackout drapes/curtains

1055 sq ft
Sea view
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Beach Pool Villa

Exceptional

Highlights

Private plunge pool

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

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

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

Ceiling fan

Day bed

Premium bedding

3875 sq ft
Sea view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Beach Villa

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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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.