- 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.
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Reviews
“ nice place but....
232franckm, Montfort-l'Amaury, France
Apr 04 2020
Hi everyone,
we do one week every year in Maldives since 5 years and we are now able to compare. of course the Lux hotel is a 5 star and is great. all depends what you are looking for and what you...
Hi everyone,
we do one week every year in Maldives since 5 years and we are now able to compare. of course the Lux hotel is a 5 star and is great. all depends what you are looking for and what you are able to do. let me try to give you a good overview of the island.
first the place : you need a seaplane. great welcome, quick transfer, nice people and good surprise a lounge with nice food ans drinks which is good after a flight.
you arrive in a very nice site. beach are beautiful all around the island and one part of the island is just sand and cristal water. beautiful. unfortunately, if you are looking for fish, except small reef shark, you can t spend your time looking at fish as there is none. again water is fantastic but not fish. only way to find fish is to go by boat to the reef or dive. if like my wife you can t go in water above 1.5m you won t see fish.
additional, the island is windy. i don t know if it was because of the weather but it seems it is often like this with many clouds (we had friends in the north with a better weather)
food is great, restaurant perfect except you need to book at the start of your trip but this can be understandable the island is bigger than what we used to see before (island is 2km)
rooms (overwater villa) are ok but honestly need to be refreshed. we have upgrade our room after 4 days to be in the villa near the sand part because the wind didn t allow us to go in the water while in the villa and no fish which is a shame.
bars are good, some nice animations.
massage are great but really expensive much more than usual and if you want to be above the water, you pay an extra... this is unacceptable but that s the rules.
the service is great people are really nice.
scuba dives are nice but not the best one i have seen in maldives
overall the island is nice and beautiful but we would not come back as it was not what we were hoping to live.
enjoy
Franck
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“ Perfect place for honeymooners
RStarboy,
Apr 02 2020
BEST TRIP EVER !! This was my wife???s first trip after marriage. I was very much curious about our first trip but when we reached lux resort the kind of Welcome we got...it???s like when you see...
BEST TRIP EVER !! This was my wife???s first trip after marriage. I was very much curious about our first trip but when we reached lux resort the kind of Welcome we got...it???s like when you see satisfaction in your partners eyes...the world look perfect
So my review about the property-:
An amazing stay, A wonderful hospitality and If I talk about service quality I might have no words to express bcos everything thing was so smooth and well organised.
Property was beautiful, staff was very friendly especially Chef faaruk, Chef Rana, Chef Naveen ,Mofizul (the buggy rider)
My wife is pure veg but thanks you these Chefs we had our best trip ever
Thank you so much 🙏🏻
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“ Wonderful
J8503ZSnicholash, Braintree, United Kingdom
Apr 02 2020
We couldn't have chosen a better resort for our first visit to the Maldives. The resort is very beautiful. Our Beach Pavilion accommodation was spacious and clean. Most importantly, our bed was...
We couldn't have chosen a better resort for our first visit to the Maldives. The resort is very beautiful. Our Beach Pavilion accommodation was spacious and clean. Most importantly, our bed was wonderfully comfortable. The Lux is a very well managed operation - excellent service delivered by clearly well trained staff, managing the guest experience very professionally. We enjoyed the variety of restaurants and the all inclusive option met our needs very well - the wine list is very good. All in all, a pleasure.
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“ sixth time lucky :)
sharonlU9467PF, London, United Kingdom
Apr 01 2020
I wonder if we'll ever get bored of this place! From the moment our sea plane arrived to some friendly and familiar faces waving a welcome, we just slotted back in to our home from home. Our shoes...
I wonder if we'll ever get bored of this place! From the moment our sea plane arrived to some friendly and familiar faces waving a welcome, we just slotted back in to our home from home. Our shoes came off and didn't go back on for ten days.
Big thanks to Mamoun who helped with every request and also to the amazing staff that made it such a lovely sixth stay. A special shout out for Aladdin who is always the perfect host and always makes us laugh and our son feel special. The food was great and our favourite restaurants are Senses, Beach Rouge and Alegria - well worth the all inclusive! Thanks all and see you for lucky number seven soon!! The Burns family x
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“ ABSOLUTELY PERFECT!!!
Stoyan T,
Apr 01 2020
Lux is a wonderful big island, with many restaurants and several bars. The food is great with excellent quality. We have chosen all-inclusive, and we are very pleased with the choice of alcoholic...
Lux is a wonderful big island, with many restaurants and several bars. The food is great with excellent quality. We have chosen all-inclusive, and we are very pleased with the choice of alcoholic beverages and wines. The staff is very courteous and adequate. Many thanks to Cara who took care of us all the time.
If you want to spend more than 6 days in the Maldives this is the best place to do it.
I sincerely advise everyone to visit Lux.
When everything in the coronavirus is over we will come back again.
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