Located on the private island of Dhidhoofinolhu in the breathtaking South Ari Atoll, LUX South Ari Atoll* is a five-star luxury resort that perfectly combines contemporary design with the natural beauty of the Maldives. Stretching along pristine white-sand beaches and surrounded by crystal-clear turquoise lagoons, the resort offers 193 spacious villas and pavilions, including beachfront, lagoon, and overwater options—many with direct ocean access and private pools.
The resort is renowned for its vibrant atmosphere and exceptional experiences, featuring multiple international dining venues, stylish bars, a full-service spa, fitness facilities, and a wide range of water sports and excursions. South Ari Atoll is one of the Maldives’ most celebrated marine regions, offering outstanding snorkelling and diving, with frequent sightings of manta rays and whale sharks throughout the year.
LUX South Ari Atoll is accessible via a scenic 25–30 minute seaplane transfer from Velana International Airport (Malé), offering guests stunning aerial views of the Maldivian atolls before arriving directly at the resort’s jetty.
Ideal for couples, families, and active travellers alike, LUX* South Ari Atoll delivers a dynamic island escape with world-class service, diverse experiences, and unforgettable ocean surroundings.
Tatiana / August 30, 2014
Family Resort,Family and friendly atmosphere.Riding bicycle is MUST activie around island.Morning Yoga classes amazing.Not much house reef but very good for swimming.There are many remarkable small things;handmade ice cream and coffee,free calling service in English phone booth,just like in London.
Great kitchen,many restaurants very active resort.
Yuliya / August 30, 2014
The impression of resort is good,staff is very attentive.Beach is good coral reef is ok.Resort has a huge variety of restaurants,Italian is the best ! A lot of small lovely things; free photos,London phone booth,bicycle service,home made icecreams…
To sum it up;very friendly and family atmosphere.
Milana Abitova / July 10, 2018
Отель расположен на острове Дидофинолу – одном из самых протяженных островов атолла Южный Ари, в 104 км от международного аэропорта Велана, 25 минут на гидросамолете или 20 минут самолетом внутренних авиалиний до аэропорта Маамигили + 10 минут на лодке.
Уникальный природный оазис с широкой лазурной лагуной, белопесчаным пляжем и пышной тропической растительностью. Элегантный, стильный и роскошный остров. Прекрасное место как для уединенного созерцательного отдыха или романтического свадебного путешествия, так и для отдыха с детьми. Великолепные рестораны и замечательный спа-центр не оставят равнодушными даже самых требовательных гостей.
Питание очень разнообразное и качественное, на территории 5 ресторанов (кухня стран Индийского океана, международная, итальянская, японская, азиатская кухня).
В отеле предлагают уникальный кофе из трех видов зерен, который обжаривается на острове.
Кроме всех широкого спектра водных видов развлечений на острове функционирует ночной клуб, который может испльзоваться как конференц – зал по надобности.
Из приятных комплиментов отеля необходимо отметить красные лондонские телефонные будки, откуда можно совершать звонки в разные страны бесплатно.
Каждое утро сотрудники прячут «Message in a Bottle» по всей территории, каждый нашедший такую бутылку получает в подарок бесплатные услуги спа, экскурсию, ароматный кофе, либо бутылку вина.
Есть дерево желаний, куда вешаются ленточки с желаниями гостей, затем на новогодней вечеринке по ним разыгрываются 2 бесплатные ночи в отеле.
Один из тех отелей где нужно приложить очень много усилий чтобы найти какой-то недостаток. Рекомендовано!
The hotel is located on the Didofinolu island – one of the longest islands of the South Ari atoll, 104 km from the international airport of Velan, 25 minutes by seaplane or 20 minutes by domestic airline to Maamigili airport + 10 minutes by boat.
A unique natural oasis with a wide azure lagoon, white sandy beach and lush tropical vegetation. Elegant, stylish and luxurious island. A great place for a secluded contemplative holiday or a romantic honeymoon, as well as for families with children. Magnificent restaurants and a wonderful spa will not leave indifferent even the most demanding guests.
The food is very diverse and of high quality, there are 5 restaurants on the territory (kitchen of the Indian Ocean countries, international, Italian, Japanese, Asian cuisine).
The hotel offers a unique coffee of three types of grains, which is fried on the island.
In addition to all the wide range of water kinds of entertainment, there is a nightclub on the island, which can be used as a conference hall when needed.
From the pleasant compliments of the hotel there are the red London telephone booths, from where guests can make calls to different countries free of charge.
Every morning, employees hide “the Message in a Bottle” through the territory, everyone who finds this bottle receives free spa services, an excursion, aromatic coffee, or a bottle of wine.
There is a tree of desires, where ribbons are hung with the desires of the guests, then at the New Year’s party they play 2 free nights in the hotel.
This is one of those hotels where it is very difficult to find some disadvantages. Highly recommended!
Marina R. / January 31, 2023
LUX Resort is one of the biggest island – resorts in Maldives. Very green and flowery. We enjoyed our family hollidays there and definitely will come back again.
Foodwise, you could easily spend 10 days trying new type of cuisine daily. We have enjoyed the local dinner experience in traditional Maldives style. Mediterranean and italien restoraunts were over the top!
LUX SPA offers treatments for adults and kids as well. We had our perfect daughter – mother time in it. )
Swimming is great from the lagoon beach and snorkeling is cool at the house reef.
Evening time you could enjoy DJ sets at Beach Rouge. We never got bored and time just flied!)