- Found tucked away on its own private island
- Offers a choice of eight restaurants and five bars
- Five star PADI-certifies dive centre
- Personally tailored spa treatments available at LUX* ME
On the island of Dhidhoofinolhu you will only find one resort settlement, the LUX* South Ari Atoll. During your stay there are some fantastic activities and indulgences that await you. From a team of professionals personalising massage treatments for you at the LUX* Me Spa, to the huge range of cuisines available throughout the resort’s fine dining restaurants there is luxury around every corner.
Spend your days relaxing and taking in the views from one of the hotel’s infinity pools sprawling out into the ocean or enjoy a range of activities, including scuba diving, snorkelling, and lots of watersports. Little ones will find themselves catered to as well, with the onsite Kids’ Club offering all day fun.
A range of hotel child prices applies to ages 0–5, 6–11 and 12–17 years. Sovereign does not accept children under the age of 13 in the water villa or over-water categories.
Optional All Inclusive includes
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner in any restaurant as per their opening schedule (excluding Umami). Afternoon tea served every afternoon at The Bar. A wide selection of drinks in all restaurants and bars. Minibar replenished daily, and the ice-cream bar is available between midday–17:00.
Yoga and stretching classes, sauna, and steam room.
Selected watersports.
Unlimited access to the gym, floodlit tennis courts, table tennis, and beach volley.
Facilities
Bars & Restaurants
Beach Rouge
Set on the hotel’s glorious sandy beach, Beach Rouge is an à la carte restaurant that specialises in freshly made pizzas cooked in a wood fire oven.
Open: 12:00 - 17:00 and 18:30 - 22:00.
East Market Restaurant
The East Market Restaurant serves authentic cuisines of Thailand, China, Taiwan, Vietnam and the Philippines under the same roof. Interactive stalls fill this Asian-market inspired restaurant.
Open: 07:00 - 10:30 and 19:00 - 22:00.
Included for guests staying on Half Board, All Inclusive and Bed & Breakfast.
Veli Pool Bar
The Veli Bar can be found next to the hotel’s main swimming pool. As the waters stretch out to the sea, so does the length of the Veli Bar. Enjoy a refreshing cocktail or something softer from the comfort of your sun lounger.
Open: 11:00 - 17:00.
Senses Restaurant
Standing at the edge of the hotel’s infinity pool, choose from Middle Eastern and Indian Ocean inspired cuisine. With a menu full of exquisite tandoori prawns, tagines and unique tropical sorbets, Senses is the go to restaurant to satisfy your taste buds.
Open: 18:30 - 22:00.
Included for Half Board and All Inclusive guests. The dress code is smart casual.
Umami Restaurant
Enter into a world of bold flavours and a vibrant sense of the drama of food. The restaurant is perched high on stilts over the shimmering waters and serves Japanese teppanyaki style cuisine. Talented and entertaining chefs will cook your meals at your table.
Open: 19:00 - 22:00.
Beach cover ups must be worn during the day. In the evening, the dress code is smart casual.
Mixe Restaurant
The dining area is set out on the beach, housed under the tall thatched roofs. Live cooking stations are evenly dispersed and serve up a wide range of mouth watering meals, including pizzas cooked in wood fire ovens and stir fry grills with Maldivian inspired twists. Enjoy your evening meal with a backdrop of live music.
Open: 07:00 - 10:30 and 19:00 - 22:00.
Included for All Inclusive guests. Beach cover ups must be worn during the day. In the evening, the dress code is smart casual.
Allegria Restaurant
Enjoy the authentic Mediterranean stylings of the Allegria restaurant, which is set on a stunning beach facing deck. Escape the Maldives briefly and indulge in the beautifully constructed Italian cuisine sourced from quality ingredients and cooked to perfection by the skilled and passionate chefs.
Open: 19:00 - 22:00.
Included for Half Board and All Inclusive guests. Beach cover ups must be worn during the day. In the evening, the dress code is smart casual.
Beach & Pools
Beach
The beach is populated by lush palm trees and offers a canopy of shade and a large selection of sun loungers where you can while away the day. The beaches of the South Ari Atoll have breath taking views and luscious golden sands.
For Families
Kids' club
PLAY is a Kid’s Club for guests aged 3 - 12, allowing children to explore the nature and culture of the island. Activities include art classes, Teddy Tennis lessons and grand treasure hunts.
Older children can enjoy a wide range of activities during their stay at Studio 17, including language and dance classes, water sports and adventure trips which take place across the island.
Ages: 3-12 years or 12-17 years.
Open: 09:00 - 19:00.
Spa & Wellness
Lux* Me Spa and Fitness
The LUX* Me spa tailors treatments to each guest, using an exclusive range of LUX* Me products to make your spa experience a truly unique one. There is also a sauna and steam room and a plunge pool available to all guests.
The state of the art fitness area offers personal training with complimentary Body Balance Analysis and personal workout plans tailored to your needs. Guests can also enjoy yoga classes for every ability level.
Activities & Entertainment
Daytime activities
Among the grounds, tennis and volleyball courts can be reserved for guests, and there are also billiards tables, table football games and other table top sports.
Explore the island with a scenic cycle route, or search for a LUX* Message in a Bottle. If you’re lucky enough to find one, you will be rewarded with a range of prizes, such as a romantic meal for two, a free cocktail and more.
Watersports
Take a swim or snorkel through the intricate coral reefs of South Ari Atoll or enjoy complementary use of the hotel’s kayaks and pedal boats. For a small fee, you can also try your hand at windsurfing, water skiing or jet skiing, or take a ride on an exhilarating banana boat.
About the location
Each of the Maldives’ 1,000 islands plays host to its own private hotel, creating a huge range of exclusive luxury paradises just waiting to be explored. Try a wide range of cuisines, or simply spend the day on the white sandy beaches where you can soak up the sun and fully relax.
When it comes to exploring, head into the capital of Malé where you’ll find a selection of bars and restaurants, as well as little market stalls and a thriving culture. Head inland for luscious rainforests and glittering lagoons, or take to the water with snorkelling and scuba diving excursions.
Transfer time
LUX* South Ari Atoll is 25 minutes by seaplane from Malé Airport.
Beach Pavilion
Max 2 adults, 1 child
Beach Pavilions offer comfortable accommodation with a double bed or twin beds, luxurious bathroom with a bathtub and separate shower, as well as a refreshing outdoor shower, outdoor terrace, satellite TV, DVD player, air conditioning, safe, minibar, private sunbeds, WiFi and direct access to the beach.
65m²
Beach Villa
Max 3 adults, 1 child
Beach Villas are decorated in light sand and ochre tones, offering magnificent sea views and direct access to the beach. All Beach Villas include an en suite outdoor bathroom with an oversized bathtub and separate shower.
95m²
Beach Pool Villa
Max 2 adults, 1 child
Beach Pool Villas offer a private garden and an outdoor wooden deck with a sunken swimming pool and sun loungers.
116m²
Water Villa
Max 3 adults
Water Villas are ideal for those looking for extra privacy. Each villa has a furnished terrace with direct access to the lagoon.
98m²
Romantic Pool Water Villa
Max 2 adults
Romantic Pool Water Villas are located on stilts over the crystal blue waters. The luxurious villas comprise a stylish bedroom, bathroom with separate double rain showers and come with their own private plunge pool and direct lagoon access.
110m²
Temptation Pool Water Villa
Max 2 adults
Temptation Pool Water Villas are designed with couples in mind and offer opulent accommodation. The villas comprise of a spacious living area with floor to ceiling glass windows and glass floor, a modern bedroom with large round bed and a spacious wooden terrace with dining area and private pool.
220m²
Family Lagoon Pavilion
Max 4 adults, 2 children
Located adjacent to the lagoon, the Family Lagoon Pavilions are spacious and offer a furnished terrace with wonderful views as well as private sun loungers on the beach.
Honeymoon Offer
Honeymooners save up to 30% on the hotel price, receive a complimentary fruit platter, a bottle of sparkling wine and one free 30-minute couples message per stay (appointment required) for holidays between 06 January 2019 - 05 January 2020.
Please note that not all offers are combinable.
Based on 4119 traveller reviews
97% of travellers recommended this hotel
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Reviews
“ Amazing resort
policeofficer76,
Aug 18 2019
An amazing resort with exceptional staff!Definitely a 5 star resort.Our check in manager Irakli was absolutely outstanding and did everything for us.Thank you Irakli and the whole LUX SOUTH ARI ATOLL!
An amazing resort with exceptional staff!Definitely a 5 star resort.Our check in manager Irakli was absolutely outstanding and did everything for us.Thank you Irakli and the whole LUX SOUTH ARI ATOLL!
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“ Best Resort in the Maldives!
Jessica C,
Aug 18 2019
The Best Resort in the Maldives!! We have had the pleasure of returning to this AMAZING resort a few times now and we are always amazed by the effort everyone makes. Lovely rooms, so beautiful and...
The Best Resort in the Maldives!! We have had the pleasure of returning to this AMAZING resort a few times now and we are always amazed by the effort everyone makes. Lovely rooms, so beautiful and comfortable. Everyone in the staff is professional, helpful and friendly, simply the best! Food is Delicious, they have a lot of different options of restaurant and bars to choose from and if there still something that isn???t on the menu they???ll try to fix it for you. 🙌🏽
The Island is big but it???s not too big so you still feel like you are alone on the island as a good thing. You can borrow snorkeling gear and they have a house reef. Everything you can possibly ask for they will try to accommodate! Big shout out to Resort Manager Mr Mamoun and ALL of the AMAZING Staff! Thank you ALL for making our holiday the best ever and thank you ALL for the Good Memories!! 💖🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟💖
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“ Memorable
nadimassi,
Aug 18 2019
we stayed in both beach villa and romantic pool water villa during a 7 day stay. both amenities were amazing. we had rough weather coming in the sea plane was grounded and we had to take a domestic...
we stayed in both beach villa and romantic pool water villa during a 7 day stay. both amenities were amazing. we had rough weather coming in the sea plane was grounded and we had to take a domestic flight then a speed boat to get to the resort. on our arrival, Mr. MAMAOUN, the resort manager was present to greet us and we offered us some extra comfort to erase that bad transfer. that's how we fell in love with Beach Rouge. he was very helpful throughout the stay until he waved us away on our departure. the resort is very well maintained. the food is great; we tried all outlets except the Japanese. staff in all bars and restaurants are friendly and helpful. some people deserve special thanks. Mr. NACER who acted like a private guide to our group even on his day off. he kept us updated with the resort activities and special events. Mr. DAMINDA that we first met as a waiter at Senses to discover his singing skills during an open mic evening. the live music Duo is worth dropping all and relax and listen. finally, our diving instructor Mr. RABIH who literally took us by hand during our dive. the massage at the spa is not to miss
overall, the staff is great, the scenery is fantastic and the resort is excellent.
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“ Paradise made even better
InesandDaniel1969, Paris, France
Aug 18 2019
Difficult to put into words what we experienced during the last 7 days at the Lux South Ari Atoll island.
The crafting of this place for a luxury family holidays is done to perfection, with an...
Difficult to put into words what we experienced during the last 7 days at the Lux South Ari Atoll island.
The crafting of this place for a luxury family holidays is done to perfection, with an already perfect setting.
The beaches are beautiful and you can enjoy both sides of the island. The two pools extraordinary, super enjoyable. The bars are nicely located in many parts of the island and both food and drinks menu are excellent. The villas are comfortable and generally the service is outstanding.
Special mention to the restaurants. Lagoon bar, Allegria but mainly Senses are extraordinary. All different menus ranging from Italian to Mediterranean to Asian and Indian. Again, crafted to Asian luxury standards but with distinct European sophistication. The Chef at Senses (Indian) was formidable, and so amicable and dedicated.
The diving centre (Euro Divers) is another highlight. Facilities, planning, equipment and PADI masters are best. We could see the incre??ble whale shark in one of our immersions. And, it is very nicely crafted to seamlessly get all type of certifications without losing the holidays feeling, including Open Water and Nitrox. Special mention to Rabie, who after a week became a family friend. Rabie you are awesome.
The Fitness Centre is excellent, top class. Another special mention to Titus, the personal trainer who also became part of the family.
Thanks Chiara and Mamoun for looking after us for the last week. We will recommend this place to everyone we know and will no doubt come back, hopefully soon.
Love Maldives for ever.
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“ Family trip
hassan s,
Aug 17 2019
It was extremely fun, the place and the service was excellent, friendly staffs. Foods is superb nice place for snorkeling and water sports. We are hoping to visit next year too. Highly recommended...
It was extremely fun, the place and the service was excellent, friendly staffs. Foods is superb nice place for snorkeling and water sports. We are hoping to visit next year too. Highly recommended place for have fun with your family.
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