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Type: Luxury Hotel

Summary: A laid-back and luxurious private island resort

Feature: A five-star PADI dive centre and resident marine biologist

Rooms: 193 villas

Location: Maldives

Nearest airport: Velana International Airport

Transfer: Approximately a 25-minute seaplane flight from Velana International Airport.

Luxury Holidays At LUX* South Ari Atoll

Laid-back and luxurious in equal measure, LUX* South Ari Atoll is a true tropical paradise, surrounded by terrifically turquoise waters filled with spectacular marine life. Spacious and private villas are dotted along the white-sand beach or suspended above the water, while no less than eight eateries – serving everything from fine dining sushi to cuisine inspired by an authentic Asian market - ensure you’re never stuck for choice on your luxury Maldives holiday. Unwind in the LUX* Me Spa, sip cocktails in the fashionable Beach Rouge beach club, or take to the water onboard the traditional dhoni boat in search of whale sharks with a resident marine biologist. Truly a resort for everyone, couples will love the aptly named Romantic Pool Villas, while the kids’ facilities offer immersive, educational experiences from tots to teens. 

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Why LUX* South Ari Atoll is so special...

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Luxury Beach

This tropical island boasts four kilometres of some of the best beaches in the Maldives, characterised by powdered sand and overlooking the clear, fish-filled lagoon. Of course, you can unwind on a lounger enjoying your stunning surroundings or make the most of the huge choice of watersports. These include flyboarding, hoverboarding, water skiing, kayaking and more, while yoga atop the sand is also a great way to embrace the beach.

Luxury Beach at LUX* South Ari Atoll

Luxury Family Holidays

For your luxury family holiday to the Maldives, this is the perfect choice. PLAY is a club for children aged 3 to 12 years, in which an enthusiastic team invites little ones to experience the best of the Maldives through a range of educational, cultural and outdoor activities – from locally-inspired art classes to island treasure hunts. Not forgetting teens, Studio 17 is the perfect hangout for guests aged 12-17, where more immersive activities include local dance and language classes, beach sports and excursions around the island.

Luxury Family Holidays at LUX* South Ari Atoll

Scuba Diving

The resort is home to its very own five-star PADI dive centre, offering bespoke diving programmes for all ages and abilities, led by experienced, friendly and qualified instructors. Explore the warm, clear waters and come up close to a wealth of wondrous marine wildlife – including tropical fish, whale sharks, turtles, dolphins, manta rays and much more!

Scuba Diving at LUX* South Ari Atoll

Spa Breaks

Located in the centre of the island, the LUX* Me Spa is a sanctuary of serenity in which a personalised approach to your wellbeing awaits. As well as an extensive menu of treatments and therapies using Mamma Aroma products made using local ingredients, you can also look forward to mindfulness workshops, meditation, nutrition plans and fitness offerings in conjunction with London-based brand SP&Co.

Spa Breaks at LUX* South Ari Atoll

Wildlife Encounters

As well as the marine life spotted while snorkelling or diving, you can board the traditional dhoni boat alongside the resident marine biologist and head out across the water in search of the largest fish on earth, the whale shark. Learn more about this fascinating species and with a resident population of them, you’re likely to spot them no matter the time of year!

Wildlife Encounters at LUX* South Ari Atoll
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Pricing

Stay 7 nights from £1,759 (Low Season) to £2,813 (High Season) per person In a Beach Pavilion. Price includes transfers.
Flights available at an additional cost.

May
From £1,759
per person
Jun
From £1,759
per person
Jul
From £1,759
per person
Aug
From £1,759
per person
Sep
From £1,759
per person
Oct
From £2,262
per person
Nov
From £2,813
per person
Dec
From £2,813
per person
Jan
From £2,813
per person
Feb
From £2,813
per person
Mar
From £2,813
per person
Apr
From £2,813
per person

Prices shown are for guidance only and other pricing is available. Prices are subject to change due to availability, special offers and currency fluctuation. Please call for details.

 

Accommodation and Dining Experiences

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Overview

Overview

Whether on the beach or suspended above the water, the luxurious private villas and pavilions channel the laid-back yet chic Maldivian way of life. All benefit from furnished terraces, mini bars, premium tea and coffee facilities, slippers, bathrobes and LUX* bathroom amenities. Many also feature private swimming pools.

Beach Pavilion

Beach Pavilion

Authentic yet luxurious, this spacious pavilion boasts a double bedroom and luxurious bathroom with a private garden and refreshing outdoor shower.

Beach Pavilion
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Beach Villa

Beach Villa

With a plush king bedroom and en suite bathroom, this charming villa also flaunts an outdoor bathroom area, shaded by banana trees. A terrace boasts beautiful island views.

Beach Villa
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Water Villa

Water Villa

Suspended on stilts above the turquoise lagoon, this stunning villa comprises a king bedroom, oversized bathroom, plenty of living space and a sun deck with comfortable day beds.

Water Villa
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Beach Pool Villa

Beach Pool Villa

This villa’s private terrace boasts a sunken plunge pool and invigorating indoor shower. Inside, enjoy a king bedroom, oversized bathroom with private garden, and large living area.

Beach Pool Villa
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Romantic Pool Water Villa

Romantic Pool Water Villa

Suspended on stilts above the crystalline lagoon, this villa has been designed with romance in mind. Beautifully crafted, the interior design combines contemporary aesthetics with traditional cabana architecture. It comprises a king bedroom, sunlit bathroom, home theatre system, and terrace with private swimming pool.

Romantic Pool Water Villa
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Two Bedroom Family Lagoon Pavilion

Two Bedroom Family Lagoon Pavilion

Ideal for families with babies or children, the Family Lagoon Pavilions are set next to the lagoon with a shared entrance area. Inside, there is plenty of light-filled living space, comfortable bedrooms and en suite bathrooms. A private terrace promises hours of family fun.

Two Bedroom Family Lagoon Pavilion
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Temptation Pool Water Villa

Temptation Pool Water Villa

Secluded and spacious, this flawless villa boasts a huge living room with floor-to-ceiling windows, en suite king bedroom, and wooden deck terrace with a dining area, cabana and infinity swimming pool.

Temptation Pool Water Villa
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LUX* Villa

LUX* Villa

Offering the ultimate in luxury living, this expansive villa flaunts an infinity plunge pool that merges into the enchanting lagoon, as well as a glass-floored living room that showcases the area’s magical marine life. Other highlights include a master bedroom, oversized bathroom and alfresco dining area.

LUX* Villa
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Two bedroom Family Beach Pavilion

Two bedroom Family Beach Pavilion

Authentic yet luxurious, this spacious pavilion boasts 2 bedrooms and luxurious bathroom with a private terrace

Two bedroom Family Beach Pavilion
  • hotelRooms:6
  • crop_freeSize:120 Metre Sq
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Overview

Overview

Eight restaurants and five bars offer a wealth of choice when it comes to dining - from ultra-modern Japanese dining to authentic Italian cuisine to a pop up surf and turf shack. In-villa dining can also be enjoyed 24 hours a day.

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Maldives Travel Information

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Malé

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Currency

Maldivian Rufiyaa

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Climate

The Maldives'  climate is almost perfect, balmy mornings and sun-filled days are followed by gentle breezes in the evening and a star-filled sky. Temperatures are fairly constant – around 30 degrees Celsius. The only difference is the dry and wet seasons.

The period from May to November is the Hulhangu Monsoon season, leading to significantly higher rainfall, particularly on the southern islands. During this time there may be strong winds and stormy, overcast skies. Whilst less popular as a summer destination during this time, the temperature remains hot and there is a strong chance of extended periods of sunshine in between showers.

During the Iruvai dry season which starts in January and continues through April there is a reduction in humidity and rainfall, whilst February and March provide the most sun. The Maldives is at its most popular between December and April, when visitors come to take advantage of the long warm days. However, whilst the temperature is relatively consistent, the weather is always unpredictable and storms can suddenly strike, regardless of the season, although they do tend to be short lived.

Whatever time of year you choose to visit, the Maldives offer azure blue seas and sunshine, making it perfect for a relaxing luxury holiday.

Getting There

Flight Information
British Airways direct from London Gatwick to Malé.
Via Dubai with Emirates from London Heathrow, London Gatwick, Manchester, Birmingham, Newcastle and Glasgow.
Via Abu Dhabi with Etihad Airways from London Heathrow and Manchester.
Via Doha with Qatar Airways from London Heathrow and Manchester.

Flight Time
From London Gatwick to Malé: 10 hours, 10 minutes.

Turtle Rehabilitation

In conjunction with the Maldivian Sea Turtle Conservation Programme, Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru has initiated a series of projects to protect, monitor, relocate, release, rear and rehabilitate Maldivian sea turtles. One of the centre's greatest successes is Olivia, an Olive Ridley Turtle who came to the centre to recover from a head injury. She was released in February 2012, equipped with a satellite-tracking device mounted on her carapace. Because there has been so little research into Olive Ridley Turtles, Olivia is a pioneer for her species, contributing to valuable research into the movements of the world’s smallest sea turtles.

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Other Water-Based Activities

Staying above water can be just as exhilarating as below it, with all manner of watersports, dolphin-watching, ‘dhoni’ boat fishing, sailing in splendour on a private yacht or rowing to a deserted island for a candle-lit dinner or Champagne breakfast. Whether you decide to take a thrilling jet-ski excursion or a luxurious spa treatment in the world's first underwater massage treatment room at Huvafen Fushi, there are plenty of activities available in the pristine waters of the Indian Ocean.

Other Water-Based Activities
Luxury Yachts

For a unique holiday experience, why not discover the Maldives on a luxury yacht? Four Seasons Explorer, a three-deck, 128ft catamaran, has been navigating the most sought-after dive locations in the Indian Ocean since 2002 and is, quite simply, a floating Four Season resort, with all that implies – guests enjoy everything from three dives a day, to gourmet cuisine, exemplary accommodation and even castaway massages on idyllic sandbanks.

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Scuba Diving

With just two-hundred inhabited islands and only around ninety developed for visitors, a holiday to the Maldives is both fascinating and tranquil. Twenty-six natural ring-like atolls are home to 1,190 coral islands. The atolls each boast a glorious coral reef and lagoon which gives each island its unique natural quality above and below water. No trip to the Maldives would be complete without an exploration of the beautiful coral reefs, whether you’re snorkelling or diving there are thousands of species of marine life to discover in the warm, crystal clear waters. You’ll find that the resorts feature PADI dive centres and offer snorkelling equipment allowing you to explore this glorious underwater world.

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Our dedicated Indian Ocean & Arabian Gulf experts are ready to help you design your luxury holiday to LUX* South Ari Atoll. Furthermore, we have many Luxury Travel Specialists who've personally visited LUX* South Ari Atoll and can offer you their holiday and travel services as well as first-hand knowledge and experience.

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