LUX* South Ari Atoll Resort & Villas
- Category
- 5*
- Region
- South Ari Atoll
- Town
- South Ari Atoll
- Distance from sea
- 0
LUX * South Ari Atoll is owned by the Mauritian hotel group LUX * Hotels & Resorts, which manages a total of 14 hotels in Mauritius, Maldives, Reunion, and China.
LUX * hotel guests are always expected to have unrivaled service, attention to detail and "branded" surprises such as: roasted coffee right on the island in the Café LUX * coffee shop, improvised film screenings under the starry sky and the opportunity to make a wish with a magic wish tree.
In 2019, for the second year in a row, LUX * South Ari Atoll is the holder of the Green Globe Certificate, as well as awards:
- Best Luxury Resort Spa ’in the Indian Ocean region at World Luxury Spa & Restaurant
- Best Eco-Friendly Resort 'in Maldives at South Asian Travel Awards 2019.
Hotel Features
- one of the largest resorts in the Maldives. The island is surrounded by a 4-kilometer continuous coastline, and electric cars and bicycles are used to move around the hotel
- The hotel offers a variety of meal plans, including the classic All inclusive and non-alcoholic Light All inclusive.
Additionally
- medical staff (extra charge)
- opening year 2005 (last renovation in 2016)
- the hotel is owned by the Mauritius LUX * Hotels & Resorts hotel group, which manages a total of 14 hotels in Mauritius, Maldives, Reunion, China
Attention! Hotel information (description, photos, schemes, etc.) may be incomplete. Information is updated regularly. For current or more detailed information, please specify upon booking.
Children section
- kids club PLAY: from 3-11,99 years old | opening hours 09: 00-19: 00
- club for teenagers Studio17: 12-16.99 years old | opening hours 10: 00-19: 00
- program of events and activities
- highchairs in a restaurant
- children's menu
- babysitting services (extra charge)
- children under 11.99
- discount for children aged 12-16.99 years.
Newlyweds section
Newlyweds
- special offer: Bonus for newlyweds
- symbolic wedding ceremony on the coast (additional charge).
Special offer: Bonus for newlyweds
- champagne bottle
- fruit basket
- sunset cruise
- 30 minute massage for two
- 1 printed photo in A5 format
Bonus validity conditions:
- services are provided once per stay
- to receive this bonus you must provide a certificate of registration of marriage upon arrival at the hotel. The bonus is provided to newlyweds within 12 months after marriage.
- when booking, it is necessary to clarify that the guests are "newlyweds".
Wedding ceremony - from 1,200 usd
- flower decoration of the venue of the ceremony and wedding buggy
- wedding ceremony
- wedding certificate
- bouquet for the bride
- wedding cake (1 tier)
- champagne
- traditional performance of maldivian drummers boduber
- romantic villa decoration
- 10% Service Charge
- 12% Good and Service Tax
* other wedding “packages” are available, as well as additional options for forming an individual wedding ceremony
South Ari Atoll. Didufinolu Island, 104 kilometers from Velana International Airport (Male).
Dimensions of the island: 1500 mx 120 m.
Recommended transfer is by seaplane. Travel time 25 minutes.
Transfer is provided for guests arriving at Velana (Male) Airport from 06: 00- 15:00 and departing from Velana (Male) Airport from 09:00 to 18:00
After arriving at Velana International Airport (Male), to wait for the transfer, the guests are escorted to the hotel’s own lounge in the seaplane terminal.
In case of late arrival at Velana airport, an alternative transfer option is possible - on the domestic flight (to Maamigili Airport (20 minutes) + speed boat (10 minutes).
Total 187 rooms: 36 Beach Pavilion (~ 60 * sq. M), 45 Beach Villa (~ 95 * sq. M.), 38 Water Villa (~ 98 * sq. M.), 12 Beach Pool Villa (~ 116 * sq. M.) m), 46 Romantic Pool Water Villa (~ 110 * sq.m), 06 Family Lagoon Pavilion (~ 130 * sq.m), 3 Temptation Pool Water Villa (~ 220 * sq.m), 1 LUX Villa (~ 360 * sq.m)
* Room size is given taking into account the bathroom and terrace.
Rooms amenities: King-size double bed (DBL) or two twin beds (TWIN), a bathroom with a bathtub and a rain shower, a hairdryer, bathrobes, slippers, toiletries; TV, satellite TV, free Wi-Fi Internet, telephone, air conditioning, ceiling fan, safe, minibar, tea and coffee making facilities, daily drinking water, iron and ironing board (available on request), evening cleaning and preparation bed to sleep, terrace, deck chairs.
36 Beach Pavilion (~ 60 * sq. M) Villa with 2 rooms, located directly on the beach. The room consists of a bedroom with a king-size double bed (DBL) or with twin beds (TWIN), a bathroom with an open-air rain shower, and an equipped terrace.
Possible accommodation (maximum) - 2 adults or 2 adults + 1 child (0-17.99).
45 Beach Villa (~ 95 * sq.m) Separated villa, located directly on the beach. The room consists of a bedroom with a king-size double bed (DBL), a bathroom with a rain shower, and an equipped terrace.
Possible accommodation (maximum) - 3 adults or 2 adults + 2 children (0-17.99).
38 Water Villa (~ 98 * sq.m) Separated villa, located on stilts in the lagoon. In the southwestern part of the island from the sunset. The room consists of a bedroom with a king-size double bed (DBL), a bathroom with a rain shower, and an equipped terrace.
Possible accommodation (maximum) - 3 adults or 2 adults + 2 children (0-17.99).
12 Beach Pool Villa (~ 116 * sq.m) Separated villa, located directly on the beach in the western part of the island, from the side of sunset. The room consists of a bedroom with a king-size double bed (DBL), a bathroom with an open-air rain shower, and an equipped terrace. In the fenced garden is a swimming pool and sunbeds.
Possible accommodation (maximum) - 2 adults or 2 adults + 1 child (0-17.99)
46 Romantic Pool Water Villa (~ 110 * sq.m) Separated villa, located on stilts in a lagoon in the north-eastern part of the island, from the side of sunrise. The room consists of a king-size double bedroom (DBL), a bathroom with a rain shower, and an equipped terrace. Pool.
This room category includes accommodation for guests over 18 years old.
Possible accommodation (maximum) - 2 adults
06 Family Lagoon Pavilion (~ 130 * sq.m) Separated villa, located directly on the beach. The room consists of two bedrooms, one of which has a King-size double bed (DBL), the second with two twin beds (TWIN), two bathrooms, two equipped terraces.
Possible accommodation (maximum) - 4 adults or 4 adults + 2 children (0-17.99).
3 Temptation Pool Water Villa (~ 220 * sq.m)Separated villa, located on stilts in a lagoon in the north-eastern part of the island, from the side of sunrise. The room consists of a bedroom with a round King-size double bed, a spacious living room with a dining group for 2 people, a bathroom with a rain shower, and an equipped terrace. Pool. This room category includes accommodation for guests over 18 years old.
Possible accommodation (maximum) - 2 adults
1 LUX Villa (~ 360 * sq.m) Separated villa, located on stilts in a lagoon in the southwestern part of the island, on the sunset side, at the end of the pier. The room consists of a bedroom with a king-size double bed (DBL), a spacious living room with a dining group for 6 people, an equipped terrace. Pool.
Possible accommodation (maximum) - 2 adults or 2 adults + 1 child (0-17.99).
* Children under 12 years old are not recommended in water villas. Accommodation with children in these categories is possible only upon signing a special form of the Disclaimer Form document. Parents are fully responsible for the safety of children when living in water villas.