- 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.
Based on 4524 traveller reviews
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Reviews
“ It???s not cheesy!
TamannaMishra, Bengaluru, India
Jul 11 2020
If you are one of those people who find it hard to plan a Maldives vacation because every single resort sounds too cheesy, LUX is for you. It???s probably one of the few really not cheesy resorts in...
If you are one of those people who find it hard to plan a Maldives vacation because every single resort sounds too cheesy, LUX is for you. It???s probably one of the few really not cheesy resorts in the island country - and that really helps!
My husband and I celebrated our 10th anniversary here and we couldn???t have chose better. Gorgeous property, brilliant F&B, gorgeous, minimalistic rooms - Lux has it all figured out!
We found a staff waiting for us just as we stepped out of the airport. He along with his teammates at various spots helped us with all the steps to be followed to eventually get to the property - the local flight, a bus, and a speed boat. It was a stormy night when we landed at Lux and the instant warmth (and coolth) of the staff, the welcome drinks, and the property had us at hello.
My husband and I spent a gorgeous all-inclusive 4 days at the resort and everything - from the room to the buggy service, the food to the drinks, the beach to everything they had to offer there - were close to perfect. We tried all of their restaurants and if I had to recommend any, I???d say East Market/ Bar and Senses. Simply for the views and the food. Do a lunch at Senses if you can - nothing quite like the fresh, modern desi small eats they offer for lunch.
But what really helps Lux score a perfect 10 is that it is nothing like what a typical Maldivian vacation promises. It???s not cheesy and at the same time, it offers everything you???d expect from a Maldivian vacation - complete ease and luxury.
Our return journey was booked on a seaplane and the AI flight back to Bangalore. Lux managed it all seamlessly - and ending a luxurious vacation seamlessly is perhaps one of the best things about Lux.
Go for an all-inclusive plan if you plan to stay anywhere upwards of 3 days. You???ll not regret it. Nor will you regret choosing Lux. Not if you???re a 30-something unbackpacker.
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Yahyaa1048,
Jul 04 2020
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The resort is very impressive, with all its details since arriving to the farewell, the stay was between a beach villa and a villa on the ocean with the pool,
It is true that I encountered some observations, but the management was excellent in dealing.
The services, restaurants and activities were great and there were beautiful events at the resort.
It was really nice days I booked in the resort about 9 days I was not bored
The stay was a summit of splendor, beauty and full of activities
I would like to thank you employee Nasser Al-Momayaz, who is active
Really easy for us a lot and arranged the schedule for us from the start
So thank you very much
Thank you, Sister Sarah, and to the management
And I will return soon, God willing ..🙏🏻😍😘
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“ Perfect Holiday
5StarGlobeBlogger,
May 26 2020
Casual Luxury in paradise, great food, friendly staff and perfect accommodation. Only little downside is the house riff which for experienced divers will not do the trick. However, many dive and...
Casual Luxury in paradise, great food, friendly staff and perfect accommodation. Only little downside is the house riff which for experienced divers will not do the trick. However, many dive and snorkel sites can be reached within a 30 minutes boat trip.
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“ Again back in heaven! A dream we returned to!
1kristian,
Apr 27 2020
After we have been here in November 2018, also our second trip was more than we ever could have hoped for! Not only did the holiday live up to our expectations, due to the open-heartedness of every...
After we have been here in November 2018, also our second trip was more than we ever could have hoped for! Not only did the holiday live up to our expectations, due to the open-heartedness of every single staff member, we have met throughout our stay on the island, we again really felt "home"!! We more than enjoyed the stunning location, nature, service, quality, tastiness of the food, sustained concept, luxury, etc. etc. and again wanted to address a heartfelt and honest Thank You, to everyone making our vacation more than perfectl!!
As a returner to this beautiful place, we really enjoyed every second of our stay and as we knew what to expect, it even felt more like a relieve getting back to this small spot of paradise it is!
Same as with our last vacation here, I cannot even put it into words, how perfect this vacation was. From the day we arrived, we felt how everyone made an effort to make our vacation just a little better! This is something we have never experienced so far and we never took for granted! Regardless of how stressed out or busy, everyone, from the gardener to the manager, welcomed us with a ???good morning???, a small talk about weather or just a little smile, which really stepped it up, from any other vacation we have ever been on! The cusine on the various island restaurants was extraordinary, same goes for the room, the island and the rest of the trip. We have been to many places around the world, eaten many things and talked to a lot of people, but we never we felt so ???home??? in a foreign place!
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“ Paradise in the Time of Pandemic.:
Reg W, Ottawa
Apr 25 2020
It was the Best of Times; it was the worst of times... Imagine your self on a remote island in Paradise, wishing that you would nver have to return ? Be careful what you wish for... Imagine that you...
It was the Best of Times; it was the worst of times... Imagine your self on a remote island in Paradise, wishing that you would nver have to return ? Be careful what you wish for... Imagine that you were on that island and could not return !
The day we arrived, all of our flights were cancelled - via India; Britain; USA and even Canada. Shortly thereafter, flights into and out of Maldives were cancelled.
So there we were.. a tiny band in Paradise - virtually our own private paradise. outnumbered by staff by at least a 50-1 ratio.(others vacationers had already left) .
But, with no assurance of a way home. Even the Staff were told that they had to leave..
Yet , the staff and management despite the obvious stresses were exemplary.. Every tiny detail taken care of - evan a birthday, chocolates and champagne on my Birthday..
So very much more that I would love to tell you about Lux, and how this ended. But Trip Advisor word limits make this problematic. Will send photos or gladly answer questions later or on request.
Suffice it to say for now, that if anything, the glowing reviews that you have already read were guilty of understatement.
Would we go back Ha. Ha. In a funny way, I wish that we were still there.
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