LUX* South Ari Atoll

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December 2024

January 2025

7 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Exceptional

Popular amenities

All-inclusive

Hot tub

Bar

Gym

Room service

Spa

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South Ari Atoll, Dhidhoofinolhu Island

Ari Atoll
1 min walk
Dhigurah Beach
31 min walk
Dhidhoofinolhu Marina
Maamigili Island (VAM)

Curated for quality and service, VIP Access stays consistently receive our highest guest ratings.

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Room options

Temptation Pool Villa

220 sq m
Sea view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Romantic Pool Water Villa

110 sq m
Sea view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Water Villa

98 sq m
Sea view
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, blackout curtains

Beach Pool Villa

116 sq m
Beach view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Beach Pavilion

60 sq m
Beach view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

LUX* Villa

360 sq m
Sea view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Beach Villa

95 sq m
Beach view
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

Villa, 1 King Bed (Romantic Beach Pool)

116 sq m
Beach view
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

Family Room (Lagoon Pavilion)

130 sq m
Beach view
Sleeps 6
1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

120 sq m
Beach view
Sleeps 6
1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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On private beach

Pool

All-inclusive

Spa

for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

1 Jan - 2 Jan

About this property

Elegant beach resort and spa tub

Guests of this beach resort will appreciate convenient onsite amenities such as a spa tub and a fitness center.

LUX* South Ari Atoll offers 193 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Beds feature premium bedding. Satellite television is provided.

Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, bidets, and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include irons/ironing boards.

Recreational amenities at the resort include a spa tub, a sauna, and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

LUX* Me Spa has 4 treatment rooms. Massages are available on the beach and in the spa; other services include facials, body scrubs, and body treatments. The spa is open daily.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at LUX* South Ari Atoll. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Ari Atoll. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus 7 restaurants and 2 bars.

Free WiFi
Enjoy international cuisine with a beachfront location at MIXE, one of the property's 7 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
Indulge with facials, massages, or body treatments at LUX* Me Spa
Services include babysitting, a kid's club, and dry cleaning/laundry
Onsite recreation includes tennis courts, a gym, and a steam room
Steps from Ari Atoll

Some rates at LUX* South Ari Atoll are all-inclusive. These rates include onsite meals and beverages, and may include taxes and gratuities. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages, and other amenities.

LUX* South Ari Atoll offers its guests a full-service spa, a spa tub, and a sauna. There are 7 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/café and a snack bar/deli. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Public spaces have free WiFi.

You'll find a business center on site. A fitness center, spa services, and a library are also featured at the luxury LUX* South Ari Atoll.

This 5-star Dhidhoofinolhu Island resort is smoke free.

MIXE - This beachfront buffet restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).

East Market and East Bar - Overlooking the ocean, this buffet restaurant specializes in Asian cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required. Open daily.

Allegria - Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required. Open daily.

Senses - This beachfront restaurant serves dinner only. Reservations are required. Open daily.

Umami - Overlooking the ocean, this diner specializes in Japanese cuisine and serves dinner only. Reservations are required. Open daily.

24-hour room service is available.

All-inclusive details

All-inclusive room rates at LUX* South Ari Atoll are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Food and beverages

Buffet and à la carte meals, snacks, and beverages included

In-room minibar (some restrictions)

Water activities

Kayaking

Snorkeling

Snorkeling excursions

Land activities

Fitness facilities

Tennis

Lessons/classes/games

Pilates

Yoga

Entertainment

Onsite entertainment and activities

Access to onsite nightclubs

Onsite live performances

Theme parties

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property

This property participates in EarthCheck, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), Dutch, English, French, German, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Food and drink

7 restaurants and 1 coffee shop/cafe
2 bars/lounges
24-hour room service
Coffee/tea in a common area

Restaurants on site

MIXE
East Market and East Bar
Allegria
Senses
Umami

Things to do

Fitness classes
Arcade/games room
Beach yoga
Bike rentals
Billiards/pool table
Canoeing
Ecotours
Fishing
Fitness centre
Full-service spa
Kayaking
Motor-boating
Motorised watercraft
Playground
Sailing
Sauna
A hot tub
Steam room
Tennis
Volleyball
Waterskiing
Windsurfing
Yoga classes

Family friendly

Arcade/games room
Baby bath
Babysitting (surcharge)
Children's club (surcharge)
Free cots/infant beds
Laundry facilities
Playground
Snack bar/deli
Pushchair

Conveniences

Front-desk safe
Library

Guest services

24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Daily housekeeping
Dry-cleaning service
Hair salon
Laundry facilities
Turndown service

Business services

Business centre

Outdoors

BBQ grill(s)
Garden
Picnic area
Pool sunloungers
Terrace

Spa

4 treatment rooms
Body scrubs
Body treatments
Facials
Manicures and pedicures
Massage - on the beach
Massage/treatment rooms
Spa open daily

Accessibility

If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
This property does not have any lifts
Bathroom emergency pull cord
Grab bar near toilet

Beach towels
Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

Air conditioning
Bed sheets
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Feather duvet
Free cots/infant beds
Premium bedding

Bathroom

Dressing gowns
Bidet
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels
Toothbrush and toothpaste

Entertainment

Satellite channels
TV

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Minibar

Connecting rooms available
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Phone
Safe
Slippers
Turndown service

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Contactless check-in available

Express check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer to the property via Airplane and must arrange the transfers by contacting the property before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival

For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

This property is accessible only by seaplane transfer from Velana International Airport (MLE). The flight is 25-35 minutes in duration. Guests must contact the property with their international flight details at least 4 days before their expected arrival date so that the property can pre-book seaplane transfers (surcharge). Any flight booking made within 3 days before arrival is subject to availability.

Guests will have access to the seaplane lounge at Velana Airport while they wait for their flight to the property. Seaplane transfers are provided by a third party and transfers in connection with all international flights will be arranged by them. Every effort will be made to transfer guests to the resort within 2 hours of their arrival at the lounge. Seaplane operating hours between the resort and the airport are available from 6 AM to 4 PM (during daylight hours only).

Seaplane baggage allowance is 44 pounds (20 kilograms) for checked bags, and 11 pounds (5 kilograms) for carry-on bags, per person. Fees of USD 5 per kilogram apply for excess baggage, excluding taxes.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 198 per night.

Free cribs (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

A tax is imposed by the city: USD 12.00 per person, per night
Airplane transfer per adult: USD 488 (roundtrip)
Airplane transfer per child: USD 244 (roundtrip), from 2 to 11 years old

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

Rollaway bed fee: USD 198 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation

This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

To get to the property, guests need to transfer by Airplane. Transfers need to be confirmed in advance by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 72 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. The credit card used when booking the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo ID. Other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

Drones and aerial surveillance devices are not permitted at this property.

We should mention

Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the resort before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

LUX South Ari Atoll Resort Dhidhoofinolhu Island

LUX Hotel Maldives

LUX South Ari Atoll Dhidhoofinolhu Island

Maldives LUX

LUX South Ari Atoll Hotel

LUX South Ari Atoll

LUX* South Ari Atoll Resort

LUX* South Ari Atoll Resort Villas

LUX* South Ari Atoll Dhidhoofinolhu Island

LUX* South Ari Atoll Resort Dhidhoofinolhu Island

LUX* South Ari Atoll Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

8/10 Good

Jezreel

Travelled with partner

25 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The property is beautiful with a lot of dining options.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Agostinho, Luanda

27 Jul 2024

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Manuel

Travelled with family

26 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Nothing All was as showed and described Great place the getaway with that someone special on your live I will come back several times and enjoyed as the very first time.!!!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abdel elah

Travelled with partner

20 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Excellent property all around. Plenty of food options. I’d definitely recommend the all inclusive deal. Lots of activities for couples and families. Fantastic staff and customer service all around. The island in itself is gorgeous. It’s about 2 km long with a sand bar at low tide that connects it to a neighboring local island (although crossing over is not allowed). Very walkable and they offer club cars and bikes if you prefer not to walk. Diving center and water sports facilities on premises. Highly recommended.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Brian, Turner

Travelled with partner

24 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Reception staff was not good the Watters bartenders and house keeper were outstanding specially Mode and Jomon a very special thank you to them they made our trip great!!! And welcomed us like family

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Mark, Cheltenham

Travelled with family

8 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Fantastic location and an amazing place. Staff were so friendly and helpful. We really enjoyed our stay. The only reason I dropped one star overall is that I felt the food and drinks were very overpriced considering the good but not excellent quality. We were stunned by the buffet cost considering we are not big eaters.

Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

dhanesh

12 Jan 2024

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sistla

3 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tara

11 Nov 2023

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tashia

Travelled with partner

30 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Amazing week. Incredible facilities and staff. Food was outstanding and the diving was the absolute best! Service from all staff was impeccable. Highly recommend Lux to anyone looking for a relaxing vacation!

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra

16 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lux South ari atoll exceeded my expectations in every way. We initially booked because we knew it was near an area where whale sharks are frequently encountered and we wanted an overwater villa with an infinity pool. We booked through hotels.com/Expedia where I have gold status- we received an upgraded villa (from romance to temptation villa) and 20% off of spa services. We also received several branded gifts from the hotel- a caftan, hat, fan, bracelet. The attention to detail was phenomenal- staff knew our itinerary (moving on to a dive liveaboard after the hotel, time and location we needed to be to meet the boat, etc). We were given a concierge at check in which allowed us to communicate via WhatsApp with her the length of the stay. The room: We arrived early (before check in) and our room wasn’t ready yet, so we were assigned a room that we could stay in while waiting for ours to be cleaned. This was on the main island and we thought it was nice overall- it had a very cute private outdoor shower and tub and the decor was nice. When we were brought to our new room, the temptation villa, it was completely unbelievable. There was a sitting area with a cut out in the floor where we could watch the fish swim under the villa. We had the all inclusive package - so the mini bar was included which consisted of various juices and sodas, a bottle of gin and vodka, a bottle of red and white wine, and snacks. The bathroom was MUCH upgraded from the other standard room.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Husam

19 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

All i need to say is WOW. The property, the staff, the great variety of food and the villas! The staff at LUX exceeded our expectations which made our honeymoon so perfect. This is the place to go!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Elena

Travelled with family

13 Aug 2023

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Abdel elah

6 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

An excellent all around resort to enjoy the sun and the beach in the Maldives. The island is big enough for privacy and seclusion yet intimate and walkable. The all inclusive option is well worth it and the food/drinks are great. I’d highly recommend this property if you’re considering a visit to the Maldives.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Stephanie Erin

Travelled with partner

3 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

The property is AMAZING. Our room (the Water Villa) was the most beautiful room I have ever stayed in and I honestly could have stayed in the room the whole time and been happy. Every single restaurant is incredible and delicious. If you just want to eat and relax you'll be in heaven. However if you want activities- the resort also has those. In 5 days I still didn't have enough time to do all I wanted. A lot of the activities overlap which can make it a bit difficult to get to everything. But they are very worth it. The staff is friendly and kind. Special shout outs to Allan the chef, Mofezul the driver, and the marine biologists whose names I forgot. My one complaint is there was a fair bit of miscommunication. I had booked several activities prior to my trip and found that most werent done when I got there. Multiple times staff seemed to be confused on what restaurants were open. We actually gave up the 1st night and just got room service after being taken to 2 closed restaurant. Our honeymoon arrangements werent done though they did get to it later in the week. Because of some cancellations due to poor weather (not the resorts fault of course) I was not able to do manta ray snorkeling or see a manta ray which bummed me out. I must have talked to 3 separate staff members about this. Then as I was waiting for the seaplane to leave the resort, a staff member told me they come to the dock most nights and staff could text me to come see them! That would have been nice to know.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with partner

28 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Wow, wow, wow! Resort was amazing! Food and drinks were great! Staff went above and beyond in helping in every way!

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family

16 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Give more water to guests

I am very pleased with the staff,they are friendly,helpful,greetings are superb. The island itself is spectacular. Food can be more varieties,but the easter feast and thai night was great. The only thing i could bring up about is the drinking water. We only get 2 bottles(2L)of water daily for three of us and it was boiling hot there every day. I would say a room should have at least 4 bottles of water each day( provided that all the outdoor walks/ cycling makes u dehydrated,activities and all the walks from wAter villa to reception/beach. I really dont understand water is so basic to a 5star hotel but its so hard to get. One morning i called room service to get me 2 bottles of water and i waited for an hour. No one came so i walk to the housekeeping kiosk myself and ask for water there from staff. Water is so very minimal basic in such hot place Also,one morning we hire kayak So i expect to have water at reception or watersports centre or even the lagoon bar, but they dont provide. Reception said they dont have, cafe Lux said they dont have, lagoon bar said they dont have and at last we begged the water sports centre for water. How bad it feels that i need to beg for water there as im with a kid. Everything was good except i think they need more water stations for guests. That tiny 5litre water dispenser at the beach/ reception with some fruit inside is always drank up/ empty. There should be more water stations on the island.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Whitney

22 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Incredibly property - highly recommend!

We stayed at LUX* South Ari Atoll for seven nights on the second/last leg our honeymoon, and it was absolutely wonderful. The property is vast, very well maintained and groomed. The staff was incredibly hospitable and kind, so professional and helpful. Our overwater villa was amazing, so big and designed intentionally with lots of great little details. The food was excellent, there were so many options (highly recommend all-inclusive, not much red tape at all). The spa experience was immaculate (we went a few times). There are so many fun activities and events around the island at all times. Sometimes this stuff is cheesy at certain resorts, but it wasn't here. We played beachside chess, pool, used the gym, played tennis, paddle-boarded, never got to the bocci or badminton courts - there is more than enough to do. The shuttles run up and down the island constantly so it's easy to get around, but we preferred the walking path - everything is stunning. Our favorite part was the staff, everyone was SO great. This trip has a special place in our hearts and we look forward to brining our family back one day. We cannot recommend this property enough, we would stay there again in a heartbeat.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

HENG BENG

30 Dec 2022

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Van Hoang

Travelled with group

27 Nov 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Beautiful resort would come back again

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anastasia

Travelled with partner

21 Nov 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Amazing luxurious place! Best trip. The food is amazing. The staff is incredible. Gorgeous nature and water. I do think that rooms can use some upgrading but other than that it’s the most amazing resort!

Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nish

21 Nov 2022

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Franklin

28 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Above and beyond

My stay was the most spectacular, Food, Scenery, Cleanliness, Hospitality, and staff were well above and beyond. From the dock greeting with warm welcomes and best wishes, EVERY SINGLE PERSON on staff made me feel at home as well as VIP. I wish I could give an 8-star review but 5 is the limit. Great amenities or if you just want a lazy day it works out great as well, I think I found a new happy place.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael

23 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

My wife and I needed a well deserved holiday and Lux South Ari Atoll did not disappoint. From the time we arrived until the moment we left it felt like paradise. The weather was perfect even though we went off season. The staff was gracious, courteous and helpful. The food at each establishment was good; some better than others depending on your preference. Our villa was amazing. It was a birthday and wedding anniversary week and they completely were attentive to each occasion. I left with no regrets.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kimnova, Houston

Travelled with family and small children

12 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The whole property was stunning! Food was amazing and high quality. Babysitting/daycare was the best part of the resort. They were able to take care of my child while my husband and I were about to relax and enjoy the beaches. The staff there went above and beyond. I just wished I stayed longer! Will def be back.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022