Anantara Dhigu Maldives Resort

Maldives

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  • Unspoiled white sands and azure waters
  • Luxurious pool and lagoon villas
  • Sumptuous spa treatments, watersports and cuisine 

Anantara Dhigu Maldives Resort on Dhigufinolhu Island is the place to embrace barefoot elegance with all your family. This exclusive island paradise is located in the tropical Indian Ocean.

A range of 110 luxurious villas and suites provide plenty of options to ensure your family’s holiday dreams are made. Perhaps you want your own private pool? Perhaps you want a property situated over water so you can jump into shallow waters? Or a personal host to support your stay? Whatever you choose, you’ll always be rewarded with stunning views of the turquoise lagoon and surrounding white sands.

Anantara Dhigu Maldives Resort promises to keep you and your entire family spoiled on these unspoiled sands.

Most of the resort’s activities can be tailored for families of all ages, and when you need some time to yourself, the children’s club and childminding services are there to take care of your little ones.

You can be as slow or active as you wish, with sumptuous spa treatments, yoga and meditation classes, and outdoor tennis courts.

You might like to use the complimentary bicycles to roam the island, or sail the ocean in the Nirvana yacht.

You might like to try your hand at cooking up a feast at the Spice Spoons cooking school, or learn about old and new world wines in the wine room.

If you fancy some watersports, water skiing, wake and knee-boarding, scuba diving, snorkelling, jet skiing, parasailing, windsurfing, kitesurfing, paddleboarding and kayaking are all on offer.

Tuck into an array of flavours at the resort’s restaurants and bars. An Anantara signature experience, Dining by Design offers you the chance to have a romantic dinner, where the menu and location is decided by you, be it aboard a traditional Maldivian sailing dhoni or a banquet on the beach.

Rest assured you’ll have a serene stay - Anantara Dhigu Maldives Resort includes 24-hour room service, a 24-hour resort doctor, library and guest internet facilities, as well as a laundry and pressing service.

There’s also a boutique where you can shop for your loved ones’ gifts when it's finally time to leave this luxurious paradise.

Facilities

Bars & Restaurants

Aqua Bar

Relax and admire the ocean views and the evening sunsets whilst enjoying a selection of iced cocktails and light snacks from Aqua Bar.

Fushi Cafe Restaurant

Open for breakfast and dinner, this buffet style restaurant, serves international and Maldivian cuisine, with live cooking stations. Each evening takes on a different theme, from Chinese, Italian, Indian to Japanese.

Breakfast 06:30 - 10:30

Dinner 18:30 - 22.30

Origami

Open from Tuesday to Saturday, Origami offers delightfully hand-crafted Japanese cuisine from sushi to sashimi, and even teppanyaki live cooking experiences.

Terrazzo Restaurant

Set on the first floor, Terrazo serves traditional Italian cuisine accompanied with the finest Italian wines. Choose to sit on the elevated terrace and enjoy the views across the lagoon below.

Sea. Fire. Salt

As the name suggests, this restaurant offers food fresh from the grill. Whether your choice is locally caught seafood or prime cuts of imported Australian steaks; flame grilled, sautéed, wood fired or tandoori style. Open for lunch and dinner.

Lunch 12:30 - 14:30

Dinner 18:30 - 22:30

Baan Huraa

Accessible via Anantara Veli Maldives Resort, guests can enjoy authentic Thai cuisine.

Beach and Pools

Beach

Pool

For Families

Kids Cooking Classes

Like the adults kids' can learn to cook at Spice Spoons, from pizza spinning to sushi rolling.

Dhoni Kidz Club

Open for children from ages 3 to 12 years, fully packed programme to keep everyone entertained, include in and out door activities, educational and culturally enriching, but above all fun with plenty of games on offer. Children under 3 years are of course welcome when accompanied by a parent and child minding services are available at an additional cost.

Spa & Wellness

Anantara Spa

The spa has 5 treatment suites and 1 facial and beauty room as well as an over water relaxation deck with jacuzzi and cold plunge pool. Choose from a range of treatments inspired by indigenous practices and ingredients.

Fitness Centre

This fully equipped gym is open from morning until night and fully equipped with inspiring views to keep you motivated.

Activities & Entertainment

Water Sports

The watersports centre offers a choice of motorised and non-motorised water activities including jet skiing, kayaking, sailing, windsurfing, water skiing, parasailing and of course snorkelling.

Diving & Snorkelling

Aquafanatics five star PADI Dive Centre can assist in all levels of diving capability, diving safaris, PADI qualifications and introductory dives.

About the location

Dhigufinolhu Island in the Maldives’ South Malé Atoll is one of the Maldives’ more tranquil islands, offering an exclusive escape into island paradise at the family-friendly Anantara Dhigu Maldives Resort.

Soft, white sand beaches, swaying palm trees, and azure waters complete this idyllic picture.

You’ll be welcomed at the gateway of the Maldives, Velana International Airport, located on Hulhulé Island in the North Malé Atoll. It’s then a thrilling 35-minute speedboat ride to reach Dhigufinolhu Island where your luxurious resort stay awaits.

Dhigufinolhu Island shares a lagoon with its adults-only sister resort, Anantara Veli Resort & Spa, located on Veligandu Huraa Island. If ever you fancy a change of scenery, you’re welcome to island-hop for a visit.

Transfer time

Approx. 35 minutes by speedboat from Velana International Airport.
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Sunrise Beach Villa

Max 2 adults & 2 children or Max 3 adults

The sunrise beach villa offers early risers a perfect tropical retreat. Facing the sun so that the sunrise is optimised, this spacious villa oozes marine chic with its contemporary décor.

The thatched roof open-air bathroom, boasting a large freestanding terrazzo bathtub and rain shower, is just a bonus.

Your villa is luxuriously equipped with a terrace with sun loungers, a king size bed and daybed, a private wine selection and mini bar, a flat screen TV and DVD player on request, yoga mats, an Espresso coffee machine, life jackets, and a hair dryer.

For your extra comfort, beach footwear, bathrobes and slippers, and branded bathroom amenities are also provided. Complimentary WIFI is included.


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Sunset Beach Villa

Max 2 adults & 2 children or Max 3 adults

The sunset beach villa is ideal for lovers and dreamers who wish to retreat to their own private garden space before the sun goes down. Dramatic sunsets await! Your private deck is the perfect place to dine under the stars, while an outdoor bathroom features a large freestanding terrazzo bathtub and rain shower.

Your villa is luxuriously equipped with a terrace with sun loungers, a king size bed and daybed, a private wine selection and mini bar, a flat screen TV and DVD player on request, yoga mats, an Espresso coffee machine, life jackets, and a hair dryer.

For your extra comfort, beach footwear, bathrobes and slippers, and branded bathroom amenities are also provided. Complimentary WIFI is included.


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Sunset Pool Villa

Max 2 adults & 2 children or Max 3 adults

The sunset pool villa is truly luxurious, with calming décor to soothe your mind.

At the rear of the villa, vegetation surrounds your own private plunge pool, where you can also step out onto your own stretch of pristine white sands. An outdoor bathroom with a freestanding terrazzo tub and rain shower adds to making this the ultimate intimate retreat. A personal Villa Host is on hand to assist you.

Your villa is luxuriously equipped with a terrace with sun loungers, a king size bed and daybed, a private wine selection and mini bar, a flat screen TV and DVD player on request, yoga mats, an Espresso coffee machine, life jackets, and a hair dryer. For your extra comfort, beach footwear, bathrobes and slippers, and branded bathroom amenities are also provided. Complimentary WIFI is included. 



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Anantara Pool Villa

Max 2 adults & 2 children or Max 3 adults

The Anantara Pool Villa boasts a wider variety of indoor and outdoor living space during your Maldivian stay. This includes a dressing area where you can perfect your beach style, which is important given your close proximity to the beach and ocean.

In fact, your private swimming pool has been sunken into the sands. A rinse shower by the pool is on hand after a dip, while an open-air bathroom boasts a freestanding terrazzo tub and rain shower. A personal Villa Host is on hand to assist you.

Your villa is luxuriously equipped with a terrace with sun loungers, a king size bed and daybed, a private wine selection and mini bar, a flat screen TV and DVD player on request, yoga mats, an Espresso coffee machine, life jackets, and a hair dryer. For your extra comfort, beach footwear, bathrobes and slippers, and branded bathroom amenities are also provided. Complimentary WIFI is included.



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Two Bedroom Family Villa

Max 2 adults & 2 children or Max 3 adults

The two bedroom family villa is the height of luxury for a family holiday.

Enjoy your own private beachfront garden - complete with hammock and children’s play area of course - which is located just steps from soft white sands. You also have lagoon access so that you can take a warm dip at leisure, and you can experience uninterrupted views of the azure waters from your own private bathroom viewing platform. A personal Villa Host is on hand to assist you.

Your villa is luxuriously equipped with a shaded sundeck with a private infinity plunge pool, daybed, dining area and sun loungers, king size beds, a private wine selection and mini bar, a flat screen TV and DVD player on request, yoga mats, an Espresso coffee machine, life jackets, and a hair dryer. For your extra comfort, beach footwear, bathrobes and slippers, and branded bathroom amenities are also provided. Complimentary WIFI is included.

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Two Bedroom Ananatara Pool Villa

Max 4 adults & 2 children

The two bedroom Anantara pool villa is tropical luxury at its best and is ideal for families travelling with children or groups of friends. You’ll love the space for how it balances community with intimacy.

There are two master bedroom villas each with their own outdoor bathrooms and separate terraces but these are semi-connected with a shared sundeck. Located on the island's sunset side, you can come together to experience stunning sunsets at your beachfront swimming pool.

A personal Villa Host is on hand to assist you. Your villa is luxuriously equipped with a terrace with sun loungers, a dressing area, king size beds, daybeds, a private wine selection and mini bar, a flat screen TV and DVD player on request, yoga mats, an Espresso coffee machine, life jackets, and a hair dryer.

For your extra comfort, beach footwear, bathrobes and slippers, and branded bathroom amenities are also provided. Complimentary WIFI is included.

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Sunrise Over Water Suite

Max 3 adults

The sunrise over water suite is lagoon-living at its finest. Wake up to the ocean breeze in this light and airy space.

If you’re an early riser then you will love this accommodation as it’s perfectly positioned for watching the morning sunrise. You have your own private deck where you can lower yourself straight into the ocean. Or, why not peer at the marine life below using the viewing panels on the bathroom floor after relaxing in your freestanding bathtub?

Your villa is luxuriously equipped with a terrace with sun loungers, a king size bed and daybed, a private wine selection and mini bar, a flat screen TV and DVD player on request, yoga mats, an Espresso coffee machine, life jackets, and a hair dryer.

For your extra comfort, beach footwear, bathrobes and slippers, and branded bathroom amenities are also provided. Complimentary WIFI is included.

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Sunrise Over Water Suite

Max 3 adults

The sunset over water suite has been positioned especially for you to enjoy the dramatic Maldivian sunsets.

A spacious and light suite, the private deck allows you to step straight into the ocean, while viewing panels on the bathroom floor allow you to peek at the marine life below before you soak in the standalone tub. 

Your villa is luxuriously equipped with a terrace with sun loungers, a king size bed and daybed, a private wine selection and mini bar, a flat screen TV and DVD player on request, yoga mats, an Espresso coffee machine, life jackets, and a hair dryer. For your extra comfort, beach footwear, bathrobes and slippers, and branded bathroom amenities are also provided. Complimentary WIFI is included.

a pool next to a body of water
Anantara Over Water Pool Suite

Max 3 adults

The Anantara over water pool suite allows you to experience a contemporary cool experience with its sleek lines, marble features and teak floors. It’s your own private haven in paradise.

Leisurely step down into the azure lagoon waters, before rinsing off in the rinse shower, or head to your standalone tub that boasts framed lagoon views of the marine life below. 

Your villa is luxuriously equipped with a private infinity plunge pool, terrace with sun loungers, a king size bed and daybed, a private wine selection and mini bar, a flat screen TV and DVD player on request, yoga mats, an Espresso coffee machine, life jackets, and a hair dryer.

For your extra comfort, beach footwear, bathrobes and slippers, and branded bathroom amenities are also provided. Complimentary WIFI is included and a personal Villa Host is on hand to assist you.

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The Perfect resort 🤩

hayawitaful, Doha, Qatar

Tripadvisor review Apr 24 2024
Me and my family had the best time there 😍 everything was perfect, lovely and friendly staff, nice facilities and services. My son had the best time there he was so happy 😍. And I really like that...
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Treated like royalty in paradise

Joyeeta K,

Tripadvisor review Apr 23 2024
Wow! Life will never be the same again. We just got back from our dream vacation in the Maldives. The experience at Anantara Dhigu was beyond any of our expectations. Let me start with the...
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