LUX* South Ari Atoll Resort & Villas
Dhidhoofinolhu, South Ari Atoll, 20033 Maamigili, Maldives – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.4/10! (score from 290 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Beautiful beaches that are never crowded, unbelievably great food, and amazing staff!

Beautiful place, friendly staff, amazing amenities

The staff were fabulous. Everyone including our personal assistant, restaurant staff, housekeeping, watersports and diving staff did everything to make sure we were comfortable and enjoying ourselves. Most notably, the watersports staff made sure that we had opportunities to see mantas, turtles and even a whale shark when we were snorkeling. For certified divers, the fluoro dive is a unique experience I highly recommend. You will see corals and other marine life light up at night. The food was fabulous and we especially enjoyed the buffet at Mixe. Make sure to book Maldivian night there to get a taste of the local food and culture.

everything was absolutely amazing from check in to check out

amazing facilities and extremely helpful staff. personal thank you to Alfi from Alllegria who made our proposal so unique, Anfal for keeping our room spotless , Aileen our guest relation manager, Bernadette from special events and Rabie and Zam from the diving center.

We were looking for an exclusive, all-inclusive experience to celebrate a milestone birthday... Lux South did not disappoint! We booked the Lux Villa, private and away from other guests, and complete with dedicated concierge / butler service which (for us) was over the top, but an amazing bonus. Ahmed M. was incredibly attentive and knowledgeable; he's also an expert-level GoPro free diver, so if you are looking to book the Lux Villa, be sure to arrange diving and snorkeling excursions b/c Ahmed will make sure you have the best time and come home with amazing pics & videos! The options for various cuisines were also more than enough. We tried to sample each of the different restaurants and - although it wasn't included in the AI plan - Allegria (the Italian restaurant) was tremendous... try their signature dishes: Lobster Risotto and the Crab Linguini, you won't regret it.

The water villa & food!! The people was so friendly definitely will come back to visit.

clean, good food and serene environment . a lot of activities to do

Lux is luxurious and fun; as it intends to be. From the moment you arrive to your departure, small gestures ensure you feel pampered. Food was fun with a lot of variety. Entertaining talks with Chef Subbuhni made food even more interesting! And yes, it's a kids paradise. Daughter loved 'Play', ICI icecream, missions and the gifts. She took her missions to heart. And when you miss the people on your return, you can realise the level of involvement. Special mention of Rita who was so cool with our daughter, and ensured everything was well taken care of! And I have not even said anything about the location!

the property was beautiful and the staff was extremely friendly.

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Experience World-class Service at LUX* South Ari Atoll Resort & Villas
Boasting a spa, fitness center and outdoor swimming pool, LUX* South Ari Atoll offers luxurious open-concept rooms surrounded by crystal-clear waters and tropical greenery. It features 8 Restaurants, 5 bars as well as the biggest motorized and non-motorized water sports activities in the Maldives.
Featuring direct beach or lagoon access, LUX* South Ari Atoll's 5-star rooms have chic beach-house style furnishings and outdoor seating areas. They boast flat-screen TVs and chaise lounges. For convenience, a coffee machine and mini-bar are provided.
Relaxing massages and beauty treatments await guests at the spa. LUX* South Ari Atoll has a games room with a pool table and darts. Free WiFi is available in the business center.
Dining options include International and Asian inspired buffet spreads as well as cuisine from Italian, Mediterranean, Japanese and Middle Eastern.
LUX* South Ari Atoll is a 30-minute seaplane ride from Malé International Airport.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
- Does all inclusive include all alcohol drinks, all food and all activities on the island? Thanks.All Inclusive includes a wide selection of alcoholic & non-alcoholic drinks. Meals breakfast, lunch and dinner. Various of activities are included as ..Answered on 8 December 2019
- Is airport transfer included?No, it is not included. Return Transfer charge is at 390.00 USD per person.Answered on 22 November 2019
- Is there any veg restaurant in resort?Yes, we have Vegetarian or Vegan menus available in all our restaurants.Answered on 13 August 2020
- Is there a grocery shop to buy items such as cigarettes, sanitary towels , gifts for family .Yes, we do have. It is near the reception and named as LUX* Boutique.Answered on 5 January 2020
- Is in the hotel(LUX* South Ari Atoll) you have a transparent kayak rent?How much it costs?ThanksOur Kayak and paddle-boat are free of charge.Answered on 31 January 2020
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Senses
Open for: Lunch, Dinner
MIXE
Open for: Breakfast, Lunch
Umami
Food: Japanese
Open for: Dinner
East Market
Food: Asian
Open for: Breakfast, Dinner
Lagoon Bar & Restaurant
Open for: Lunch
Alegria
Open for: Dinner
Beach Rouge
Food: Mediterranean
Open for: Lunch, Dinner
Veli Bar
Food: International
Open for: Lunch
- Slippers
- Bathrobe
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Beachfront
- Private beach area
- BBQ facilitiesAdditional charge
- Terrace
- Garden
- Bicycle rentalAdditional charge
- BingoAdditional charge
- Live music/Performance
- Cooking classAdditional charge
- Happy hourAdditional charge
- Themed dinnersAdditional charge
- Movie nights
- Temporary art galleries
- Beach
- Badminton equipment
- Tennis equipment
- Evening entertainment
- Kids' clubAdditional charge
- Water sports facilities on site
- Entertainment staff
- Snorkeling
- Diving
- Cycling
- Canoeing
- Darts
- Windsurfing
- Ping-pong
- Pool table
- Playground
- Game room
- Fishing
- Tennis court
- Telephone
- Coffee house on site
- FruitAdditional charge
- Wine/ChampagneAdditional charge
- Kid-friendly buffet
- Kids' mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Snack bar
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Minibar
- Restaurant
- Tea/Coffee maker
- Private check-in/out
- Concierge
- Express check-in/out
- 24-hour front desk
- Board games/Puzzles
- Babysitting/Child servicesAdditional charge
- Suit pressAdditional charge
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Fax/PhotocopyingAdditional charge
- Business centerAdditional charge
- Safe
- Air conditioning
- Packed lunches
- Fan
- Family rooms
- Hair/Beauty salon
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Airport shuttleAdditional charge
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Bathroom emergency cord
- Toilet with grab rails
- Open all year
- Pool with view
- Shallow end
- Pool/Beach towels
- Pool cover
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Fitness classes
- Yoga classes
- Fitness
- Spa/Wellness packages
- Foot bath
- Spa lounge/Relaxation area
- Steam room
- Spa facilities
- Body scrub
- Body treatments
- Hairstyling
- Hair coloring
- Haircut
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Hair treatments
- Makeup services
- Waxing services
- Facial treatments
- Beauty services
- Beach umbrellas
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- MassageAdditional charge
- SpaAdditional charge
- Fitness center
- SaunaAdditional charge
- Arabic
- German
- English
- Spanish
- French
- Hindi
- Indonesian
- Italian
- Japanese
- Korean
- Dutch
- Portuguese
- Russian
- Chinese
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
There are no cribs available at this property.
All extra beds are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
LUX* South Ari Atoll Resort & Villas accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
The Seaplane journey from Velana International Airport to LUX* South Ari Atoll will take approximately 25 to 35 minutes. A lounge at the seaplane terminal will be provided to you on complimentary (Complimentary basis only on arrival), while waiting for your boarding time. The waiting time in the lounge will be approximately 2 hours.
The seaplane company is a third party service provider and transfers in connection with all international flights will be arranged by them. Every effort will be made to transfer our guests to the resort within 2 hours of arrive at the lounge. Seaplane operating hours are from 6am to 4pm, during daylight hours only.
Luggage weight quota for Seaplane flight is 20kgs for check-in and 5kgs for hand carry, per person.
The excess luggage weight will be charged at USD 5 per kg excluding taxes.
Please advise us of your international arrival & departure flight details at least 04 days prior to arrival which is required to pre-book Seaplane seats. Please note that the sea plane company requires the international flight details to guarantee seats at least 04 days prior to arrival. Any flight booking made within 03 days before arrival is subject to flight availability.
FAQs about LUX* South Ari Atoll Resort & Villas
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LUX* South Ari Atoll Resort & Villas has 8 restaurants:
- Alegria
- Senses
- MIXE
- East Market
- Umami
- Beach Rouge
- Lagoon Bar & Restaurant
- Veli Bar
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Yes, LUX* South Ari Atoll Resort & Villas is popular with guests booking family stays.
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The prices at LUX* South Ari Atoll Resort & Villas may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Check-in at LUX* South Ari Atoll Resort & Villas is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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LUX* South Ari Atoll Resort & Villas offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Spa
- Fitness center
- Sauna
- Massage
- Cycling
- Playground
- Pool table
- Game room
- Snorkeling
- Ping-pong
- Diving
- Fishing
- Tennis court
- Canoeing
- Darts
- Windsurfing
- Evening entertainment
- Kids' club
- Beachfront
- Beauty services
- Themed dinners
- Bicycle rental
- Water sports facilities on site
- Tennis equipment
- Cooking class
- Badminton equipment
- Movie nights
- Facial treatments
- Beach
- Waxing services
- Temporary art galleries
- Makeup services
- Happy hour
- Hair treatments
- Bingo
- Manicure
- Live music/Performance
- Pedicure
- Swimming pool
- Haircut
- Hair coloring
- Hairstyling
- Body treatments
- Body scrub
- Spa facilities
- Steam room
- Private beach area
- Spa lounge/Relaxation area
- Foot bath
- Spa/Wellness packages
- Entertainment staff
- Fitness
- Yoga classes
- Fitness classes
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LUX* South Ari Atoll Resort & Villas is 3.7 miles from the center of Maamigili.
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Guests staying at LUX* South Ari Atoll Resort & Villas can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.5).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Italian
- Full English/Irish
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Halal
- Gluten-free
- Asian
- American
- Buffet
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Room options at LUX* South Ari Atoll Resort & Villas include:
- Double
- Quad
- Suite
- Triple
- Apartment