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Baa Atoll, Maldives

Avani+ Fares Maldives Resort & Flights

9.5
Exceptional
18 reviews
Maldives Private Island Oasis with Daily Breakfast, Nightly Dinner, Transfers & International Flights
Subject to Government & Regulatory Approvals
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9.5
Exceptional
18 reviews
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Handpicked inclusions
Direct return flights from Melbourne to Malé
Guaranteed early check-in and late checkout
Return domestic flights and speedboat transfers
Daily buffet breakfast
Nightly dinner
Complimentary recreation activities
One-hour kayak hire
About the hotel

Leaving your worries at home isn’t just a saying – it’s the way you travel with Australia’s first and only direct flight to the Maldives aboard an exclusive Luxury Escapes private charter flight. Skip the long layovers and land ready for paradise, with Avani+ Fares Maldives Resort as your ultimate destination. From the moment you arrive at the resort, flexible early check-in and late checkout around your scheduled flight give you instant access to every inclusion. From dining experiences to island adventures and five-star facilities, paradise is yours to claim.

Oceans of indulgence await at this resort in the glorious Baa Atoll. Located on the western edge of a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, surrounded by an impressive 14 dive sites and boasting a 220-metre house reef, guests at this heavenly resort couldn’t be better placed in paradise.

Seven bars and restaurants are sprinkled across the island, each offering unique experiences inspired by their tropical surroundings. A walk along the beach will bring you to Tribe – a sand-sunken tiki bar with live music. Bordering the tree line and coast, Smuggler’s Shack beckons with rum cocktails and fresh sushi. The Ocean Terrace satiates cravings for international dishes, while Charcoal provides an onsite sommelier for nights of fine wining and dining.

The resort’s spa borrows therapeutic remedies from across the globe – choose from Thai or Swedish massages, practise yoga with private breathwork and meditation sessions, or release stress with an Ayurvedic massage and feel relaxed among the spa’s lush foliage.

Leaving your worries at home isn’t just a saying – it’s the way you travel with Australia’s first and only direct flight to the Maldives aboard an exclusive Luxury Escapes private charter flight. Skip the long layovers and land ready for paradise, with Avani+ Fares Maldives Resort as your ultimate destination. From the moment you arrive at the resort, flexible early check-in and late checkout around your scheduled flight give you instant access to every inclusion. From dining experiences to island adventures and five-star facilities, paradise is yours to claim.

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Location

Avani+ Fares Maldives Resort
Fares, Baa Atoll 20077, Maldives

Situated along the western edge of the Baa Atoll, on a beautiful UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, the secluded paradise of Avani+ Fares Maldives Resort is only accessible by speedboat. Explore incredibly clear waters and coral reefs – maybe even spot a dolphin while paddling around in the resort’s lagoon, or travel to Hanifaru Bay to snorkel with manta rays. Your return transfers include an approximate 30-minute domestic flight from Velana International Airport (MLE) and a further 30-minute speedboat transfer to the resort. See Fine Print for details.

Highlights

Your Air Travel – Take Australia’s only direct flight to the Maldives

Spend less time travelling and more time in paradise aboard our Luxury Escapes private charter flight, flying you directly to Malé in under 11 hours. Australia’s only direct flight to the Maldives means no international stopovers and no waiting in airports – just more time to maximise your holiday. Switch into holiday mode as we take care of everything on a full-service Airbus A330-200, reserved exclusively for Luxury Escapes guests.

The Resort – Brand-new Maldives haven

Fare means ‘the land on the reef’ in the local language and Avani+ Fares Maldives Resort boasts one of the most breathtaking lagoons in the region. The heart-shaped Baa Atoll, made up of 61 islands and 105 reefs, swells with biodiversity. Take off on diving expeditions to the resort’s 14 nearby sites and spot hawksbill turtles, schools of marine life and even dolphins.

Back on land, gourmet dining reaches unparalleled standards. Days could start with a cold-pressed juice or kombucha, complemented by a flaky pastry. Evenings might be spent watching a movie under the stars at The Skipjack Bar, all while snacking on wood-fired pizzas, and kids can feel like VIPs at Petit Bistro, learning recipes in special cooking classes.

Avani+ Fares Maldives Resort invites guests to take advantage of every facility. Challenge your travel companion to a game of tennis, lounge poolside while admiring views of the Indian Ocean and celebrate some much needed ‘me time’ at the signature wellness sanctuary.

Your Handpicked Inclusions – Daily breakfast, dinner, return transfers & more

Getting to Avani+ Fares Maldives Resort is a breeze with included return domestic flights and speedboat transfers between the resort and Malé. The azure lagoon, white-sand beach and verdant forest are your official greeting to paradise.

As soon as you’re settled, your chosen meal plan may begin! Savour daily buffet breakfast at Ocean Terrace and choose from three venues (four for the little ones) for dinner: there’s Skipjack’s three-course poolside a la carte, Tribe’s sunset bar of curated tapas, Ocean Terrace for a second helping, or Petit Bistro’s kids-only restaurant. All-inclusive guests can also savour lunch at these venues or head to Smuggler’s Shack for more curated tapas.

Once you’ve had your fill, you’ll never go bored with daily access to snorkelling gear, weekly yoga, meditation and sports classes, and one hour of kayak hire per adult, per package.

Over Water Villa Upgrades: The quintessential Maldives experience awaits when you upgrade to an Over Water Villa, suspended above the crystal-clear lagoon of the Baa Atoll.

All-Inclusive Upgrade: Elevate your Maldivian escape with an all-inclusive meal plan, from breakfast at Ocean Terrace to lunch and dinner at one of four venues, and an enhanced selection of restaurant and minibar drinks.

Facilities

  • Ocean Terrace
  • Charcoal
  • The Skipjack Bar
  • Tribe
  • Smuggler’s Shack
  • Petit Bistro kids’ dining club
  • Adrift private dining
  • In-room dining
  • Avani Spa
  • Pool
  • Jacuzzi
  • Water sports
  • Tennis courts
  • Badminton courts
  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • Games room
  • Wi-Fi
  • Standard check-in: 2pm / Standard checkout: 12pm

Surcharges may apply to select facilities and services

Things to know

Inclusions
  • Dining inclusions do not include drinks (unless otherwise stated). Menus are subject to change without notice.
  • Free-flow drinks are available from a select set menu only. Some menu items may be exempt from free-flow.
  • Buffet breakfast is served at Ocean Terrace.
  • Lunch is available as a buffet at Ocean Terrace, three courses at The Skipjack Bar or three tapas per person at Smuggler’s Shack. Children (11 and under) can also dine a la carte at Petit Bistro.
  • Dinner is available as a buffet at Ocean Terrace, three courses at The Skipjack Bar or three tapas per person at Smuggler’s Shack.
  • A reservation is required for lunch and dinner at Skipjack Bar.
  • Free-flow drinks are available at all onsite dining venues and bars (select packages only). Drinks include unlimited soft drinks, cocktails, mocktails, selected fresh juices and smoothies, house red, white, rose, sparkling wines by the glass, draught beers and standard spirits.
  • Reservations are required for Charcoal and Petit Bistro.
  • Petit Bistro is available for children aged 11 and under only.
  • Minibar inclusions (select packages only): All drinks (excluding wine) and snacks. Refilled daily.
  • Included resort activities include yoga, blissful breathing, sound healing, fitness classes, tennis and badminton, per resort schedule.
  • Guests with all-inclusive upgrades (select packages) also receive 10 per cent savings on spa treatments at Avani Spa.
  • Kayaks must be booked in advance via the watersports team or at the front desk.
  • Roundtrip domestic flights and speedboat transfers: Your roundtrip transfers include an approximate 30-minute domestic flight from Velana International Airport (MLE) and a 30-minute speedboat transfer to the resort. Transfers are available 24 hours. Guests must provide flight details to Avani+ Fares Maldives Resort directly a minimum 7 days prior to arrival. For infants, a lap seat will be provided. Baggage limits of 25kg checked luggage and 7kg carry-on per person apply.
Cancellation policy

Blackout Dates & Surcharges: A non-refundable surcharge per room, per night may apply, payable at the time of booking. Dates and prices are identified in the Booking Calendar. Blackout dates may apply.

7-Day Change of Mind ‘No Questions Asked’ Refund Guarantee: Things don’t always work out. Our 7-day Change of Mind Guarantee is there to help. Bookings (except for cruise bookings, flights and deposit fee, if applicable, which are subject to the cancellation terms of the relevant supplier) may be cancelled with a full refund provided that cancellation occurs strictly within 7 days from the date of purchase and provided that the cancellation is made no less than 14 days prior to the check-in date. Excludes flight and service fee, if applicable.

  • Cancellations outside of the 7-Day Change of Mind period will not be provided, except as required by Australian Consumer Law, your local law or as otherwise provided for in the Fine Print.

Flexible Cancellation: You can cancel your booking until 21 days prior to the original check-in date, however the following fees will apply: $995 per adult (12+) for economy class bookings, $795 per child (2–11) for economy class bookings; $2,995 for adults and children (2+) for business class bookings. The remaining balance, after deduction of the applicable cancellation fees will be refunded to your original payment or credit.

Cancellation can be done via self-service in your ‘My Escapes’ account. If refunded as credit, your credit will be valid for 12 months from the date of cancellation. Credits are not transferable and cannot be redeemed for cash. Excludes service fee, if applicable.

Please note this does not apply to flights (outside of your Melbourne to Malé return flight) booked with us. Flight fulfilment is provided by the airline(s) selected at the time of finalising the booking. For your air travel, you are bound by the terms and conditions and fare rules of the selected airline(s).

Date changes

Date Changes: If you need to amend your booking, you can self-service ONE date change in your ‘My Escapes’ account up until 21 days before your original check-in date. If you can’t find a suitable date, or still need further assistance, please contact our 24/7 customer service team. Subject to availability and surcharges. Date change fees apply, refer to fare rules for details.

Fine print

Valid for travel from 1 April 2026 until 31 October 2026.

Luxury Escapes Private Charter is operated by Maldivian and is subject to government and regulatory approvals.

Green Tax: The Maldives Green Tax – US$12 per person, per day – is not included in your package and applies to all guests. Payable directly to the resort.

Your bundled package includes international flights and is subject to the airline’s fare rules and conditions. For details on cancellations, date or name changes, baggage allowances and other airline-specific terms, please see the full fare rules here.

We reserve the right to modify prices for marketing and commercial reasons. Please note that full terms and conditions apply. Refer to the website’s terms and conditions.

*Images are for illustrative purposes and may not be reflective of the package purchased. See individual offers and packages for details.

Kids Fly Free Terms & Conditions
Kids (2–11 years) fly free on Maldives bundled packages only. Offer valid on packages purchased between 28 February – 29 March 2026. Not valid on standalone flights.
Valid for weekly departures and return flights with the following travel period (unless sold out): 25 May – 26 October 2026. Economy class seats only. Green tax of $12 USD per person, per day is not included.
^Save over $1,000 per child is based on an average potential saving of $1,023 per child when booking flights bundled with accommodation. Subject to regulatory and government approval.
  • Dining inclusions do not include drinks (unless otherwise stated). Menus are subject to change without notice.
  • Free-flow drinks are available from a select set menu only. Some menu items may be exempt from free-flow.
  • Buffet breakfast is served at Ocean Terrace.
  • Lunch is available as a buffet at Ocean Terrace, three courses at The Skipjack Bar or three tapas per person at Smuggler’s Shack. Children (11 and under) can also dine a la carte at Petit Bistro.
  • Dinner is available as a buffet at Ocean Terrace, three courses at The Skipjack Bar or three tapas per person at Smuggler’s Shack.
  • A reservation is required for lunch and dinner at Skipjack Bar.
  • Free-flow drinks are available at all onsite dining venues and bars (select packages only). Drinks include unlimited soft drinks, cocktails, mocktails, selected fresh juices and smoothies, house red, white, rose, sparkling wines by the glass, draught beers and standard spirits.
  • Reservations are required for Charcoal and Petit Bistro.
  • Petit Bistro is available for children aged 11 and under only.
  • Minibar inclusions (select packages only): All drinks (excluding wine) and snacks. Refilled daily.
  • Included resort activities include yoga, blissful breathing, sound healing, fitness classes, tennis and badminton, per resort schedule.
  • Guests with all-inclusive upgrades (select packages) also receive 10 per cent savings on spa treatments at Avani Spa.
  • Kayaks must be booked in advance via the watersports team or at the front desk.
  • Roundtrip domestic flights and speedboat transfers: Your roundtrip transfers include an approximate 30-minute domestic flight from Velana International Airport (MLE) and a 30-minute speedboat transfer to the resort. Transfers are available 24 hours. Guests must provide flight details to Avani+ Fares Maldives Resort directly a minimum 7 days prior to arrival. For infants, a lap seat will be provided. Baggage limits of 25kg checked luggage and 7kg carry-on per person apply.

Blackout Dates & Surcharges: A non-refundable surcharge per room, per night may apply, payable at the time of booking. Dates and prices are identified in the Booking Calendar. Blackout dates may apply.

7-Day Change of Mind ‘No Questions Asked’ Refund Guarantee: Things don’t always work out. Our 7-day Change of Mind Guarantee is there to help. Bookings (except for cruise bookings, flights and deposit fee, if applicable, which are subject to the cancellation terms of the relevant supplier) may be cancelled with a full refund provided that cancellation occurs strictly within 7 days from the date of purchase and provided that the cancellation is made no less than 14 days prior to the check-in date. Excludes flight and service fee, if applicable.

  • Cancellations outside of the 7-Day Change of Mind period will not be provided, except as required by Australian Consumer Law, your local law or as otherwise provided for in the Fine Print.

Flexible Cancellation: You can cancel your booking until 21 days prior to the original check-in date, however the following fees will apply: $995 per adult (12+) for economy class bookings, $795 per child (2–11) for economy class bookings; $2,995 for adults and children (2+) for business class bookings. The remaining balance, after deduction of the applicable cancellation fees will be refunded to your original payment or credit.

Cancellation can be done via self-service in your ‘My Escapes’ account. If refunded as credit, your credit will be valid for 12 months from the date of cancellation. Credits are not transferable and cannot be redeemed for cash. Excludes service fee, if applicable.

Please note this does not apply to flights (outside of your Melbourne to Malé return flight) booked with us. Flight fulfilment is provided by the airline(s) selected at the time of finalising the booking. For your air travel, you are bound by the terms and conditions and fare rules of the selected airline(s).

Date Changes: If you need to amend your booking, you can self-service ONE date change in your ‘My Escapes’ account up until 21 days before your original check-in date. If you can’t find a suitable date, or still need further assistance, please contact our 24/7 customer service team. Subject to availability and surcharges. Date change fees apply, refer to fare rules for details.

Valid for travel from 1 April 2026 until 31 October 2026.

Luxury Escapes Private Charter is operated by Maldivian and is subject to government and regulatory approvals.

Green Tax: The Maldives Green Tax – US$12 per person, per day – is not included in your package and applies to all guests. Payable directly to the resort.

Your bundled package includes international flights and is subject to the airline’s fare rules and conditions. For details on cancellations, date or name changes, baggage allowances and other airline-specific terms, please see the full fare rules here.

We reserve the right to modify prices for marketing and commercial reasons. Please note that full terms and conditions apply. Refer to the website’s terms and conditions.

*Images are for illustrative purposes and may not be reflective of the package purchased. See individual offers and packages for details.

Kids Fly Free Terms & Conditions
Kids (2–11 years) fly free on Maldives bundled packages only. Offer valid on packages purchased between 28 February – 29 March 2026. Not valid on standalone flights.
Valid for weekly departures and return flights with the following travel period (unless sold out): 25 May – 26 October 2026. Economy class seats only. Green tax of $12 USD per person, per day is not included.
^Save over $1,000 per child is based on an average potential saving of $1,023 per child when booking flights bundled with accommodation. Subject to regulatory and government approval.
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18 reviews
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