• Garden
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • BBQ facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Safe
  • Facilities for disabled guests

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 9.5 for a two-person trip.

LUX* South Ari Atoll Resort & Villas has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Dec 10, 2010
Hotel chain/brand:
Lux* Resorts and Hotels

Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Italian, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Gluten-free, Asian, American

Activities:

Tennis court

Fitness center

Fishing


Availability

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Room Type
Sleeps
 
1 full bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 twin bed
1 king bed
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Travel Sustainable Level 3
This property is making considerable investments and efforts towards becoming more sustainable. We’ve worked with experts such as Travalyst and Sustainalize to create the Travel Sustainable program – making it easier for you to experience the world more sustainably.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
8.4
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
8.0
High score for Maamigili
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Zahra
    CanadaCanada
    Everything, food, accommodation, service, facilities,
  • Steven
    SingaporeSingapore
    The food in East Market must be in varieties as we've stayed there for 4 nights, the food varieties only differs 1day to another. This means you will have the same dinner when you come on Monday & Wednesday or Tuesday & Thursday
  • Carmen
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    Beautiful beaches that are never crowded, unbelievably great food, and amazing staff!
  • Sahir
    PakistanPakistan
    Beautiful place, friendly staff, amazing amenities
  • Philip
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    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...
  • Alan
    QatarQatar
    everything was absolutely amazing from check in to check out
  • Nicolas
    United Arab EmiratesUnited Arab Emirates
    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...
  • Casey
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    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...
  • Brownson
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    The water villa & food!! The people was so friendly definitely will come back to visit.
  • Semira
    NigeriaNigeria
    clean, good food and serene environment . a lot of activities to do

Property questions and answers
Browse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the property
The property usually replies within a few days

  • Is airport transfer included?

    No, it is not included. Return Transfer charge is at 390.00 USD per person.
    Answered on 22 November 2019
  • 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 there any veg restaurant in resort?

    Yes, we have Vegetarian or Vegan menus available in all our restaurants.
    Answered on 13 August 2020
  • Is in the hotel(LUX* South Ari Atoll) you have a transparent kayak rent?How much it costs?Thanks

    Our Kayak and paddle-boat are free of charge.
    Answered on 31 January 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
  • Hello! What type of transfer services you provide, what is the process of reserving the transfer and what are the costs?

    Greetings from LUX* South Ari Atoll! We provide transfer by domestic flight+speedboat and by seaplane. Please contact our Reservation Office for the ..
    Answered on 26 February 2020
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Area info *

Restaurants
8 Restaurants On Site

  • Senses
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
  • MIXE
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch
  • Umami
    • Cuisine
      Japanese
    • Open for
      Dinner
  • East Market
    • Cuisine
      Asian
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner
  • Lagoon Bar & Restaurant
    • Open for
      Lunch
  • Alegria
    • Open for
      Dinner
  • Beach Rouge
    • Cuisine
      Mediterranean
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
  • Veli Bar
    • Cuisine
      International
    • Open for
      Lunch
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Kosher • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Resort Facilities at LUX* South Ari Atoll Resort & Villas
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Beachfront
  • 8 restaurants
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
  • Private beach area
Bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Bathrobe
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Private beach area
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Bingo
    Additional charge
  • Live music/Performance
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinners
    Additional charge
  • Movie nights
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Beach
  • Badminton equipment
  • Tennis equipment
  • Evening entertainment
  • Kids' club
    Additional charge
  • Water sports facilities on site
  • Entertainment staff
  • Snorkeling
  • Diving
  • Cycling
  • Canoeing
  • Darts
  • Windsurfing
  • Ping-pong
  • Pool table
  • Playground
  • Game room
  • Fishing
  • Tennis court
Media & Technology
  • Telephone
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Front Desk Services
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Babysitting/Child services
    Additional charge
Cleaning Services
  • Suit press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business center
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Safe
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Packed lunches
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Hair/Beauty salon
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Bathroom emergency cord
  • Toilet with grab rails
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • Pool with view
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Pool cover
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Spa
  • 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
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa
    Additional charge
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
    Additional charge
Languages Spoken
  • Arabic
  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Hindi
  • Indonesian
  • Italian
  • Japanese
  • Korean
  • Dutch
  • Portuguese
  • Russian
  • Chinese

House rules

LUX* South Ari Atoll Resort & Villas takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

 

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

12 - 17 years
Extra bed upon request
$280 per child, per night

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.

Maestro Mastercard Visa UnionPay credit card UnionPay debit card American Express Cash is not accepted LUX* South Ari Atoll Resort & Villas accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

Mandatory Transfer – Seaplane Details:

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. The seaplane operating times will be between 06:00 AM – 04:00 PM from Male or from the resort.

Payment for the Green Tax of USD 6 per person/ per child/ per infant per night and roundtrip Seaplane rate at USD 488 per person/teen and USD 244 per child (02 – 11 years old), to settle upon arrival in the resort.

FAQs about LUX* South Ari Atoll Resort & Villas

  • Guests staying at LUX* South Ari Atoll Resort & Villas can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.4).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Italian
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Halal
    • Gluten-free
    • Asian
    • American

  • LUX* South Ari Atoll Resort & Villas is 3.7 miles from the center of Maamigili. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • 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.

  • Check-in at LUX* South Ari Atoll Resort & Villas is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • LUX* South Ari Atoll Resort & Villas has 8 restaurants:

    • Senses
    • Veli Bar
    • Umami
    • Lagoon Bar & Restaurant
    • Alegria
    • MIXE
    • Beach Rouge
    • East Market

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • 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

  • Yes, LUX* South Ari Atoll Resort & Villas is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Room options at LUX* South Ari Atoll Resort & Villas include:

    • Double
    • Quad
    • Suite
    • Triple
    • Apartment