OUTRIGGER Maldives Maafushivaru Resort & Flights
Located in the spectacular South Ari Atoll, OUTRIGGER Maldives Maafushivaru Resort offers private island bliss just moments from vibrant underwater kingdoms brimming with manta rays, whale sharks and kaleidoscopic marine life.
The hotel is located approximately a 25-minute domestic seaplane flight from Malé’s Velana International Airport (MLE). Return domestic seaplane transfers are included in your package.
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 – Iconic OUTRIGGER barefoot luxury the whole family can enjoy
Located in the spectacular South Ari Atoll, OUTRIGGER Maldives Maafushivaru Resort effortlessly blends the Maldives’ extraordinary natural beauty with a uniquely laid-back sense of luxury. Located just 25 minutes from Malé by seaplane, this lavish hideaway offers an abundance of picture-perfect beaches, lush jungle gardens and one of the finest house reefs in the archipelago.
Thanks to its seclusion, the surrounding ocean is crystal clear and teeming with rainbow-hued marine life, guaranteeing top-notch snorkelling and diving – and the resort’s onsite PADI dive centre makes ticking ‘learning how to dive in paradise’ off your bucket list a breeze. The onsite Navasara Spa draws on innovative local and international treatments to guarantee bliss, drawing on the acclaimed Yon-Ka method and others to provide unparalleled serenity.
Your Handpicked Inclusions – Daily dining, free-flow drinks, sunset cruise and more
Getting to OUTRIGGER Maldives Maafushivaru Resort is a once-in-a-lifetime experience in itself, with return seaplane transfers between the resort and Malé. You’ll be met by spellbinding flashes of sapphire lagoon, desert islands and verdant forest as you descend. Soon after, you’ll experience the crystal-clear water from a different, otherworldly perspective – on a traditional Maldivian Dhoni sunset cruise to enjoy once throughout your stay.
Feel like celebrating something special? All packages include a discount off bespoke destination dining experiences, a 10% discount on wellness treatments at Navasana Spa and complimentary use of the resort’s non-motorised water sports equipment so you can snorkel to your heart’s content.
OUTRIGGER Maldives Maafushivaru Resort offers a world of culinary delights. During your stay, you will be treated to first-class dining, with daily buffet breakfast, three-course a la carte lunch and dinner. Plus, a selection of free-flow house wines, beers, soft drinks, juice, coffee and tea served for two hours during mealtimes. Every day of your escape, enjoy incredible dining at the following venues:
- Cuisine Gallery: Serving up the best dishes from around the world and featuring live cooking stations to personalise your dining experience.
- Edgewater: The resort’s poolside social hub, offering light lunches and refreshing cocktails.
All-Inclusive Upgrade
When you upgrade to an all-inclusive package you will be treated to first-class all-inclusive drinks and dining, with daily buffet breakfast, three-course a la carte lunch and dinner, complimentary ice-cream at Kofee ‘n Chill and a daily refreshed minibar.
Free-flow drinks are available daily between 12pm and 11pm across several dining venues, and include beer, spirits, a selection of wines, fruit juices, soft drinks, still water, house cocktails and mocktails. Every day of your escape, enjoy incredible dining at Cuisine Gallery, Edgewater or any of the following venues:
- Moodhu Grill: Overwater private dining by starlight, serving classic grill-house fare, fresh-catch lobster and cuts of beef grilled to delicious perfection.
- Art-I-San: Set on the island’s highest point and offering the most romantic dining experience, with unmissable modern fine dining flair.
- Koto: Deftly fuses European and Japanese influences to create intimate plates and sizzling teppanyaki.
- Koffee ‘n Chill: OUTRIGGER’s laid-back, palm-shaded coffee spot that offers sweet treats, barista-poured coffee and artisanal ice cream.
- Cuisine Gallery restaurant
- Moodhu Grill
- Art-I-San restaurant
- Koto restaurant
- Koffee ‘n Chill cafe
- Edgewater bar
- Navasana Spa
- Destination dining experiences
- PADI Dive Centre
- Non-motorised water sports hire
- Fitness centre
- Yoga classes
- Swimming pool
- Boutique
- Doctor’s clinic
- Excursions service
- Laundry service
- Wi-Fi
- Check-in: 2pm / Checkout: 12pm
Surcharges may apply to select facilities and services