LUX* South Ari Atoll Resort & Villas

Whether seeking a peaceful hideaway or active adventure, this picture-perfect resort fulfils every fantasy of a laidback desert island paradise. Villas are scattered along the powdery beach or perched on stilts above the lagoon and each enjoys a sophisticated sense of simplicity with splashes of bright colour. The island is a unique spot for whale shark watching year round and arguably, you'll find the largest choice of watersports in the Maldives along with a huge choice of land based activities, personalised spa treatments and numerous authentic dining venues.

Features

• 193 pavillions & villas
• 8 restaurants
• 5 bars
• Café LUX*
• 2 infinity swimming pools
• tennis
• fitness centre
• LUX* Me Spa
• PADI dive centre
• watersports including wakeboarding, windsurfing, flyboarding-hoverboarding, kitesurfing and sailing
• cinema
• excursions
• bicycles
• children's & teens club (3-12 years)
• daily activity programmes
• free WiFi

Accommodation

In semi-detached beach pavilions with bath and separate shower, mini bar, safe and private terrace.

Upgrade options

Beach villas which offer direct access to the beach * beach pool villas which are on the sunset side of the island and have a tropical indoor/outdoor bathroom * water villas which are built on stilts over the ocean on the sunset side of the island and offer a private sun terrace and direct lagoon access * two bedroom family lagoon pavilions with direct beach access

Meals

Breakfast. Half board, full board and all inclusive

Transfers

25 minute seaplane transfer from Male airport (approx 6am-5pm). Or 20 minute domestic flight with "Fly Me" and 10 minute speedboat transfer (no time restrictions). Please ask for details.