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Leave it all behind for the postcard-perfect beauty of the Maldives, staying in five-star luxury at LUX* South Ari Atoll – a drop in the ocean just a 25-minute seaplane ride from Malé. Winner of a Condé Nast Traveller Readers Choice award 2020, this dreamy resort is the setting for a once-in-a-lifetime Maldives escape.

Do as much or as little as you like in this island paradise. Relax beside two glittering infinity pools, taste your way around eight eateries and five bars – offering everything from sushi to island-roasted coffee – enjoy music and drinks at Beach Rouge beach club and restaurant, partake in yoga beneath the palms, catch a movie under the stars at Cinema Paradiso or try your hand at watersports. Use the onsite 5-star PADI dive centre to discover the colourful underwater world, with 50 dive sites nearby waiting to be explored, brimming with wildlife from sea turtles to dolphins and whale sharks.

Getting here is easy: connecting flights depart regularly from Dubai, Doha and Singapore, with direct flights available from London, New Delhi, Singapore and more. The Maldives is currently open to fully vaccinated visitors (no negative PCR test required; current as of 8/03/2022). See here for the most up-to-date information on entry requirements.

Looking for overwater luxury? Upgrade to a dreamy Romantic Pool Water Villa, suspended on stilts over the lagoon, with direct sea access and its own private infinity plunge pool.

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LUX* South Ari Atoll

South Atoll, Dhidhoofinolhu, Maldives

LUX* South Ari Atoll is a private island paradise just south of Malé, where you’ll find untouched white sand beaches and crystalline waters that have been kept pristine thanks to the island’s seclusion.

The resort is located approximately a 25-minute seaplane flight from Velana International Airport (MLE) in Malé. The resort can be reached by a mandatory seaplane transfer, available at an additional cost (payable directly to the resort). Please contact the resort directly to book your transfer (see Fine Print for more details).

Need flights? Our dedicated flights concierge can assist with all your flight requirements. Contact sales@luxuryescapes.com.

Facilities

Eight restaurants
Five bars
Two infinity pools
LUX* Me spa
Cinema Paradiso
Technogym fitness centre
5-star PADI dive centre
Watersports
Tennis courts
Check-in: 2pm / Checkout: 11am

Surcharges may apply to select facilities and services

Things to know

Check-in from

14:00

Check-out by

11:00

Luxury Escapes inclusions (select packages):

Wake to a delicious daily breakfast each morning
Enjoy US$50 spa credit per package to spend on an indulgent treatment at LUX* Me spa
Toast your escape with one nightly cocktail per person
Enhance your escape with a complimentary pavilion upgrade, subject to availability on arrival
Be treated to one lavish dinner at MIXE or East Market restaurant (for stays of 5+ nights)
Enjoy US$100 food and drinks credit per package to use across the island’s eight restaurants and five bars (for stays of 7+ nights)

Fine print

Update 7 October 2025 1.30pm AEST: As of 1 October 2025, a toursim tax applies. Please see Fine Print for details.

Update: 11th December 2024: As per the amendments to the Tourism Act issued by the Maldivian Government, applicable to all travellers arriving in the Maldives from 1 January 2025, the green tax payable by travellers upon arrival at hotels (including tourist resorts, tourist hotels, hotels, tourist guest houses, tourist vessels) has been increased from USD 6.00 to USD 12.00 per person per day.

Update [13 December 2023. 1:30pm AEST]: Packages inclusions updated

Update [28 November 2022, 10am AEST]: Payment for the roundtrip seaplane transfer rate at US$488 per adult/per teen and US$244 per child (2 – 11 years old), to settle upon arrival in the resort. (As of 1st January 2023).

See full booking terms and conditions.

Tourism Tax: Please note a EUR3 city tax per person, per night applies, payable directly to the hotel.

Seaplane Transfer:

The resort is located approximately a 25-minute seaplane flight from Velana International Airport (MLE). The resort can be reached by a mandatory seaplane flight, available at an additional cost (payable directly to the resort).
As you exit the arrival hall of the Velana airport, you will be greeted by the resort’s team. They will promptly assist you to the LUX* Lounge, from where you will embark on your seaplane ride to the island.
Baggage allowance: 20kg checked-in and 5kg for carry-on per person. Excess luggage will be charged at US$5 per kg, excluding taxes.
To book your seaplane flight, please contact the resort directly at least seven days prior to your arrival with flight details and the names of all guests at stay@luxmaldivesresort.com.
All transfer information is subject to change. Please contact the hotel directly to confirm transfer details before you depart for your escape.

Dining inclusions do not include beverages (unless otherwise stated). Menus are subject to change without notice.

The property, facilities and dining are subject to government regulations and restrictions. Please check the property website for the most up-to-date information as some of the services may be impacted.

Luxury Escapes reserves the right to modify prices for marketing and commercial reasons. Please note that full terms and conditions apply.