Hotel description updated: June 2026
Located on the stunning island of Dhidhoofinolhu, LUX* South Ari Atoll is a stylish resort in the Maldives with long sandy beaches, a turquoise lagoon, beach and overwater villas, a dine around dining concept, LUX* Me Spa and the opportunity to spot whale sharks all year round.
Airport Velana (Male) - 104 km
Transfer: shared seaplane, ~25 min
Check-in: 14:00 | Check-out: 11:00
Beachfront
Opening year: 2011 | renovation year: 2016
Island size: 1800 х 200 m
Rooms:
180 villas and pavilions located on the beach and over the water, including villas with private pools.
Accommodation categories:
- Beach Pavilion - 60 m²
- Family Beach Pavilion - 120 m²
- Family Lagoon Pavilion - 130 m²
- Beach Villa - 95 m²
- Beach Pool Villa - 116 m²
- Beachfront Infinity Pool Villa - 136 m²
- Water Villa - 98 m²
- Overwater Infinity Pool Villa - 110 m²
- Temptation Beach Pool Villa - 206 m²
- Temptation Pool Water Villa - 220 m²
- LUX* Villa - 360 m²
Facilities:
- 24-hour reception
- lounge at Velana International Airport
- outdoor pools
- LUX* Me Spa - $
- fitness centre
- tennis courts
- water sports centre and PADI diving centre - $
- clinic - $
- Celebration Desk for weddings, anniversaries, birthdays and private events - $
- LUX* Boutique - $
- PhotoFanatics - $
- Junk Art Studio
- Wanderlust Library
- free Wi-Fi in rooms and public areas
Services and entertainment:
- yoga and fitness programmes
- sauna, steam room, plunge pool and spa relaxation area
- table tennis
- beach volleyball
- bocce
- live music
- sunset DJ sessions
- Cinema Paradiso
- Quiz and Bingo Nights
- daily programmes for adults and children
- excursions: island trips, speedboat or dhoni trips, sunset cruise and more - $
- whale shark trip with a marine biologist - $
- water sports - $
- diving - $
- fishing - $
- doctor service - $
- laundry - $
- bicycle and island cruiser rental - $
For children:
- PLAY kids club for children aged 3-11, 09:00-19:00
- spacious indoor area with arts & crafts, library, toddler area and mini kitchen
- outdoor playground and kids pool
- Studio 17 teens club
- kids and teens programmes all year round
- babysitting service for children from 1 year old - $
- baby cot on request
- high chairs in the restaurant
Meal plans: BB, HB, FB, AI, Premium AI
- BB - breakfast at MIXE and East Market, 07:00-10:30. Juices, coffee and tea are included during breakfast.
- HB - breakfast at MIXE and East Market, dinner at MIXE, East Market, Beach Rouge or Senses. A USD 30 credit per adult per meal is provided at Umami and Allegria.
- FB - breakfast, lunch and dinner. Lunch is available at Lagoon Bar, Veli Pool Bar, Beach Rouge and Senses; dinner is served at MIXE, East Market, Beach Rouge and Senses. Beverages are charged upon consumption.
- AI - dine around concept, drinks in restaurants and bars, daily replenished mini-bar, Café LUX*, ICI, non-motorised water sports and wellness activities as per schedule. Umami and Allegria are not included in the package, a USD 30 credit per adult per meal is provided.
- Premium AI - extended All Inclusive package: includes drinks, mini-bar, Café LUX*, ICI, wellness activities, non-motorised water sports, as well as one complimentary dinner at both Allegria and Umami during the stay. Additional dinners at Allegria and Umami are available with a USD 30 credit per adult.
Advance reservation is required for all à la carte restaurants. In-villa dining is not included in standard meal plans and is available at an extra charge. The hotel reserves the right to close up to two restaurants throughout the year.
Restaurants and bars:
- MIXE - international cuisine, breakfast and dinner
- East Market - South Asian cuisine, breakfast and dinner
- Senses Restaurant - Indian and Middle Eastern cuisine, lunch and dinner
- Beach Rouge - Mediterranean cuisine, lunch and dinner
- Allegria - Italian cuisine, dinner
- Umami - contemporary Japanese cuisine, dinner
- Lagoon Bar - beach bar, lunch
- Veli Pool Bar - pool bar and light snacks
- Senses Lounge & Bar - dishes and cocktails
- East Bar - over-water bar
- Café LUX* - signature coffee and pastries
- ICI - ice cream café
- 24-hour In Villa Dining - $
Beach:
- sandy beach
- 4 km of beach around the resort
- spacious lagoon
- house reef and scheduled snorkelling trips, subject to weather and tide conditions
- beach service and poolside service are available at Lagoon Bar, Senses Beach and Beach Rouge
Eco initiatives:
- one of the world’s largest floating solar systems at sea, generating up to 30% of energy consumption
- reduction of single-use plastic
- cruelty-free products at LUX* Me Spa
- Keen on Green concept: local, vegan, raw and vegetarian menus in restaurants
- Marine Biology Centre with programmes for exploring marine life, coral planting and coral adoption
Resort Factsheet 2027-2028
Meal Plan Package 2027-2028
All Inclusive Factsheet 2027-2028
Premium All Inclusive Factsheet 2027-2028
LUX* Villa Complimentary Value Adds 2027-2028
Temptation Beach Pool Villa Factsheet
LUX* Me Spa Package 2027-2028
www.luxresorts.com
Please note ⚠️
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