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LUX* South Ari Atoll

5.0 star property
5-star beach resort with 7 restaurants

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Romantic Pool Water Villa
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Cafe

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Room service

Explore the area

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South Ari Atoll, Dhidhoofinolhu Island
  • Place, Dhidhoofinolhu Marina
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Dhigurah Beach
  • Place, Maafushivaru Island Beach

Room options

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

Beach Pavilion

  • 60 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Beach Pool Villa

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 116 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Beach Villa

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 95 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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LUX* Villa

LUX* Villa

  • 360 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Romantic Pool Water Villa

Romantic Pool Water Villa

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 110 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Temptation Pool Villa

Temptation Pool Villa

  • 220 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Water Villa

Water Villa

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 98 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

Family Room (Lagoon Pavilion)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 130 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

  • 120 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Villa, 1 King Bed (Romantic Beach Pool)

Villa, 1 King Bed (Romantic Beach Pool)

  • 116 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Dhidhoofinolhu Island

Dhidhoofinolhu Island retreat .Stay at this Dhidhoofinolhu Island resort and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Ari Atoll and 2 miles (3 km) of Dhigurah Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Ari Atoll - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Dhidhoofinolhu Marina - 5 min walk - 0.4 km

Restaurants

  • MAIN RESTAURENT @ Vakarufalhi
  • Cafe' Lux
  • Absolute Thai
  • Tasty Wheel
  • The Lagoon Bar

About this property

LUX* South Ari Atoll

5-star beach resort with 7 restaurants
Some rates at LUX* South Ari Atoll are all-inclusive. These rates include onsite meals and beverages, and may include taxes and gratuities. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages, and other amenities.

LUX* South Ari Atoll offers its guests a full-service spa, a hot tub, and a sauna. There are 7 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/café and a snack bar/deli. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Public spaces have free WiFi.

You'll find a business center on site. A fitness center, spa services, and a library are also featured at the luxury LUX* South Ari Atoll.

This 5-star Dhidhoofinolhu Island resort is smoke free.

  • 193 guestrooms or units
  • 7 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Deli
  • Kid's club (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Beauty salon
  • No smoking on site
LUX* South Ari Atoll offers 193 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Beds feature premium bedding. Satellite television is provided.

Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, bidets, and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include irons/ironing boards.

LUX* Me Spa has 4 treatment rooms. Massages are available on the beach and in the spa; other services include facials, body scrubs, and body treatments. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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

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

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)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

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

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 198 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 198 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Drones and aerial surveillance devices are not permitted at this property.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the resort before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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