Overview
A bliss sensuous hideaway in the Maldives, LUX* South Ari Atoll Resort & Villas. Nestled amongst palms and pristine sands, this secluded retreat invites you to indulge in the holiday of your dreams. Listen to the gentle lapping of turquoise waters...
A bliss sensuous hideaway in the Maldives, LUX* South Ari Atoll Resort & Villas. Nestled amongst palms and pristine sands, this secluded retreat invites you to indulge in the holiday of your dreams. Listen to the gentle lapping of turquoise waters as you recline in an ocean-top hammock or chase thrills on jet skis before sampling some of the delectable cuisine available in one of the several restaurants.
How far is the nearest beach?
Guests are never far away from soft white sandy beaches and glistening sapphire waters at the LUX* South Ari Atoll Resort & Villas.
Distance from resort centre
A number of restaurants and bars can be found scattered across the resort. Guests can also book a variety of excursions from the resort.
Distance from airport
Malé International Airport is approximately a 25-minute seaplane journey away from the LUX* South Ari Atoll Resort & Villas.
![Pools]( "2 Swimming Pools")
Pools
![Restaurant]( "Restaurants")
Restaurant
![Bar]( "Bars")
Bar
![Gym]( "Gym")
Gym
![Beach]( "White Sandy Beach")
Beach
![Spa]( "Spa")
Spa
![Kids Club]( "Children’s Club")
Kids Club
![For Families]( "Family-Friendly")
For Families
![Wifi]( "Wi-Fi")
Wifi
Beach Pavilion
- Interconnected villa on the beach
- Outdoor terrace
- King-size bed
- Twin beds
- Air conditioning
- Bathroom with separate shower and bathtub
- LUX* bathroom amenities
- Bathrobe and slippers
- TV
- Telephone
- Minibar (refilled daily)
- Complimentary tea and coffee facilities
- Complimentary bottled water
- Safe
- Hairdryer
- Wi-Fi access
Family Lagoon Pavilion
- Furnished terrace
- King-size bed
- Twin beds
- Air conditioning
- Bathroom with separate shower and bathtub
- LUX* bathroom amenities
- Bathrobe and slippers
- TV
- Telephone
- Minibar (refilled daily)
- Complimentary tea and coffee facilities
- Complimentary bottled water
- Safe
- Hairdryer
- Wi-Fi access
Beach Villa
- Private terrace with beach access
- En-suite outdoor bathroom
- Capacity: 2 adults and 1 teenager or child
Water Villa
- Standing on stilts over the water
- Direct access to the lagoon
- Sun Deck with day bed and sun beds.
- Bedroom with king-size bed and sofa bed
- Bathroom with large bathtub and separate shower
Beach Pool Villa
- Private plunge pool
- Wooded deck with sun loungers
- En-suite bathroom opening into a private garden with outdoor shower and separate bath
Romantic Pool Water Villa
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Standing on stilts over the water
- Private swimming pool
- Terrace with shaded love next and direct access to the lagoon
- Bedroom
- Bathroom
- Double rain shower
- TV or projection screen with home theatre system
Temptation Pool Water Villa
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Private infinity-edge pool
- Sun deck with dining area and cabana
- Sunrise views
- Living area
- Jacuzzi
- Bedroom
LUX* Villa
- Furnished terrace
- King-size bed
- Air conditioning
- Bathroom with separate shower and bathtub
- LUX* bathroom amenities
- Bathrobe and slippers
- Dressing room
- Lounge
- TV
- Telephone
- Minibar (refilled daily)
- Complimentary tea and coffee facilities
- Complimentary bottled water
- Safe
- Hairdryer
- Wi-Fi access
All-Inclusive
The LUX* South Ari Atoll Resort & Villas all-inclusive package includes the following:
- Buffet breakfast at MIXE or East Market
- A la carte lunch at Senses, Veli Lagoon Bar or Beach Rouge
- A la carte dinner at Senses or Beach Rouge
- Buffet dinner at MIXE or East Market
- 30 per cent discount on dinner at Unami and Allegria
- Afternoon High Tea at the Senses Lounge and Bar (4pm to 6pm)
- Selection of beverages in all restaurants and bars, except Umami and Allegria, including soft drinks, tea, coffee, beers, wines, juices, mineral water, cocktails and liquors
- Minibar, including water, juices, soft drinks, beers, wines and miniatures (replenished once a day)
- In-room tea and coffee-making facilities
- Unlimited access to the gym, the floodlit tennis courts (rackets provided, fee for tennis balls), bocce balls and beach volleyball
- Daily use of snorkelling equipment, kayaks, pedal boats and scheduled snorkelling trips on the house reef (dependent on weather and tide conditions)
- Yoga and stretching classes
- Access to the sauna, steam room, plunge pool and spa garden (adults only, booking required, subject to availability)
- Live music, sunset DJ sessions, Free Wi-Fi
Please note that details, including times and benefits, may be subject to change. Charges may be applied for dining at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, some beverages, and other amenities. You will be provided with full details of the all-inclusive programme on arrival at the hotel.
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4.8
Google reviews (936)
Shines
Cafe Coconut Divine is so delicious. I recommend it!
But Kimchi is a traditional Korean food. Korean kimchi is introduced as Chinese. I am so disappointed.
I hope that these errors will be corrected in places where people from many countries visit.
Other than that, the natural scenery is very nice.
Deborah Robbins
Great food, and excellent service on of the most beautiful islands in the Indian Ocean.
Since the property is larger than most, it has several restaurant options. (I don't think I would like to spend a week or more with only 2-3 restaurant options)
Akash Dhabe
Fantastic location. Rooms were clean, food was tasty and chiefs were awesome.
The service was a hit or miss. Great service was provided by Ahmed at Water villa, Anfaal at romatic pool villa, Zeid at Beach Rougue, Muaaviz and Nisaaka @ East Market
Poor service/response from many staff members such as Saeed at Beach Rougue, Aahmed at Lagoon Pool Bar, Inaan at the reception.
The bad service experience ruined the experience somewhat after spending so much on an all inclusive package.
Dalitso Mwandumba
Couldn't rate this place highly enough. As well as the island being beautiful, the variety of amazing restaurants and the brilliant accommodation, it's biggest asset is the staff. They are all pleasant, incredibly helpful, and take the time to know your name so that your interactions with them are each day are personal. I'd literally name all of the if I hadn't forgotten a lot of their names, but shout out to Rimaah and Vijay at MIXE who always made us feel welcome, and also to Zobair at Beach Rouge. We hope to return again in the future 🤞
Anita Bulusu
This is a beautiful island with lovely rooms and service and just enough variety of restaurants, services and activities for everyone. Doesn't feel crowded anywhere and the personal service enables you to feel completely independent and as isolated as you like. We had a fabulous time.
We preferred the standard water villas at the far end of the island as they're quiet and have beautiful views and you see marine life swimming around. Beach is still extremely close. The buses that run around these island mean the distances aren't really an issue.
The beach villas have beach on the doorstep but the sea is quite far away and the view isn't expansive due to the foliage, which provides privacy and shade. Also look at the room layout carefully - we preferred the fully indoor attached bathroom in the water villas.
Note not all restaurants are included in the inclusive meal plans. We went for breakfast only then had the freedom to eat anywhere anytime, which worked well for us. Breakfast is extensive and excellent in both restaurants.
No reef snorkelling available off the beach but there are daily hour long trips to the house reef and free snorkelling equipment all day. A lot of it is bleached sadly but don't miss the small area of coral that the resident marine biologist is growing next to the main jetty, which is beautiful, but no one tells you is there.
Confusingly there are excursions run by the dive centre as well as those run by the resort so get information about both before choosing and booking.
We loved the marine biologist whale shark trip by dhoni boat not run by the dive centre. Best reason to come to South Ari Atoll.
Great multi generational holiday.
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