Heritance Aarah

Maldives, Indian Ocean

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The hotel

Heritance Aarah is a luxurious resort in the secluded and picturesque islands of the Raa Atoll. Offering it's visitors pristine, golden beaches and beautifully clear turquoise waters, this resort brings to life everything you expected the Maldives to be from the moment you step foot off your seaplane transfer. The resort features a variety of different accommodation options such as Beach Villas that provide direct access to stretches of heavenly Indian Ocean and more luxurious such as overwater villas and suites, each with direct step access to the beautiful blue waters from your private sun deck. There's also a mix of sumptuous cuisines for you to indulge in from sunrise to sunset and with premium all-inclusive you can enjoy all your favourite drinks to with each culinary masterclass.  This resort is jampacked full of amenities on both land and sea, making it the perfect location for couples and families alike, the resort offers an array of recreational activities, such as snorkelling, diving, football, tennis and even excursions to nearby islands, allowing guests to work up a sweat, explore the vibrant underwater world or just enjoy the natural beauty of the Maldives. The resort offers a tranquil spa where you can indulge in a range of therapeutic treatments and massages so you can really unwind and leave the stresses of back home behind. 

Amenities

  • Sailing
  • Scuba Diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Tennis
  • Water Skiing
  • Windsurfing
  • Bar
  • Evening Entertainment
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Internet Access
  • Restaurant
  • Safety Deposit Box

Where is it

Within the scenic Raa Atoll. Transfer time from Malé International Airport: 40 minutes by seaplane (remember to pack light for the seaplane transfer as luggage allowance is 25kg plus 5kg hand luggage, per person).

Hotel information

150 suites, ocean villa and land villas. All with flat-screen TV, safe, Marshall bluetooth speaker, WiFi access, mini-bar, tea/coffee-making facilities and espresso machine. Beach Villas have direct access to the beach from the private sundeck and separate en-suite bathroom with bath and outdoor shower. Featuring 1 king-size bed, sleeping a maximum of 3 adults. 


Premium All-Inclusive: includes breakfast, lunch and dinner at all restaurants (Hathaa dining will be subject to an additional supplement, Baani dining is for Ocean Suite and Ocean Resident guests only). Mini-bar replenished twice daily. Complimentary bottle of sparkling wine/champagne* on arrival. Two complimentary bottles of water, per day. Two bottles of spirits selected by the guest added to the in-villa mini bar daily. In villa dining**. Cooking classes. Cocktail masterclasses. Ice cream, candy and cocktails. 

*Champagne will be provided for guests staying in Ocean Suite with Infinity Pool or Ocean Resident with Infinity Lap Pool room types. 

** In villa dining is available for guests staying in Ocean Suite with Infinity Pool or Ocean Resident with Infinity Lap Pool room types

Ocean Villas have direct step access to the ocean from the private sundeck. Private en-suite bathroom and 1 king-size or twin-sized bed and over-sized day bed. Sleeps a maximum of 3 adults.

Pool Beach Villas are larger in size than standard Beach Villas and feature their own private plunge pool and have 1 King-sized bed and an over-sized daybed. Sleeps a maximum of 3 adults.

Family Beach Villas are generously sized and have direct beach access. They have a spacious en-suite bathroom with a bath, jacuzzi and outdoor shower. The first room features a King-sized bed and an oversized day bed and the second bedroom features twin beds and an oversized day bed. Sleeps a maximum of 4 adults and 2 children.

Family Pool Beach Villas are slightly larger in size than the Family Beach Villa and have the same sleeping arrangements and bathroom amenities, with the addition of a private plunge pool on the sundeck. Sleeps a maximum of 4 adults and 2 children.

Ocean Suites with Infinity Pool are a luxurious experience, featuring direct step access to the ocean and private infinity pool. Rooms feature private en-suite bathroom with bath tub and have 1 King-size bed. Sleeps a maximum of 2 adults.

Ocean Residence with Infinity Lap Pool is the largest room type available at nearly 300sq metres. This suite includes a spacious en-suite bathroom with bath tub on both floors, two king-sized beds and a single bed. Sleeps a maximum 6 adults with an additional bed.

Ranba (Serving international cuisine, buffet style. Open breakfast, lunch and dinner). Ralu (serving French and Italian cuisine, open 07:00am-22:00pm). Ginifati (serving fresh seafood, open 19:00pm-22:00pm). Ambula (serving contemporary Sri Lankan cuisine, open 19:00pm-22:00pm). Hathaa (serving urban street food, open 19:00pm-22:00pm). Baani (serving Middle-Eastern and International cuisine, open 07:00am-22:00pm). Bandhi Bar (pool bar open 10:00am-12:00am, pizza served until 17:00pm). Sky Bar. Udaras Infinity Pool. Falhu Bar (exclusive for Ocean Suite guests). Rafu Lounge Bar. 

Daily entertainment. Open-air cinema. 

Main pool and Infinity pool. Medi Spa*. Veeru gym. Koka kids club. Teen activity room. Table Tennis. Tennis. Badminton. Beach volleyball. Beach football. Football. Pool. Diving*. Snorkelling*. Wind surfing*. Canoeing*. Water skiing*. Kite surfing*.

*Denotes local charge. 

Please note: to ensure our customer's safety, we are unable to offer over water accommodation to children under the age of 12.

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Brilliant resort if you want yummy food and lovely staff!

Jul 20, 2025 Samantha G

We had a fantastic 9 nights in the Heritence. After coming from another fabulous island it was gonna be hard to beat. The highlight of this island was the outstanding attentiveness of all the lovely staff we met and the quality of the food. If you want an island for the above then it’s brilliant the rooms are also fantastic big and everything… Read more
We had a fantastic 9 nights in the Heritence. After coming from another fabulous island it was gonna be hard to beat. The highlight of this island was the outstanding attentiveness of all the lovely staff we met and the quality of the food. If you want an island for the above then it’s brilliant the rooms are also fantastic big and everything you could wish for, however the island isn’t as nice as the other 4 islands we have been to in the past. Very spread out, disjointed and we felt there were some elements by management that could have been done so much better. It didn’t have its Maldivian natural charm like the other islands we have visited recently and in the past. The Maldivian village however that was built on the island was brilliant and one of the highlights of our stay here along with the staff we met. The restaurants were great for their outstanding food quality and service but lacked a bit of atmosphere! Sometimes we felt the only ones in there! The main restaurant staff huge thanks to our lovely chef Jayalal who made us Thai curry and pad Thai just specially for us was just amazing and Manjula greeted us every time we visited and was so personal asking was every thing ok etc and we were made to feel like royalty at times! Big thanks also to Raff our lovely young waiter at the fish restaurant his experience and professionalism at just 18 was truly inspirational. All the bar staff in the main pool bar including Kanishka bar manager, Traven, Saradha and many more were fab and made our holiday. Thanks to Traven for teaching us how to make cocktails as along with other staff! Our cleaner Ahmed Ikram was adorable and kept our room immaculate thank you! Momo the activity wellness instructor was also a happy tonic to our day! Encouraged us to do aquasize, salsa dancing and table tennis! A brilliant person who made everyone smile. All we would say is the activities around the pool and in the gym and on the beach should be advertised more in rooms and on the daily itinerary sent out by your butler so people are aware of what’s going on more! We felt if people knew about it then more people would have attended. Finally the musicians in the bar The Angels String Acoustic duo were so talented and a joy to watch why we were there. Huge thanks to our lovely Butler Jaube for organising everything during our stay. Personally we feel the management need to do more to make it feel more natural, like there were areas of space with no sun loungers by the sea, the main restaurant felt like a canteen inside not a maldive restaurant, and no outside seating on the beach here, just under cover, and the pool area was quite cluttered and congested if it had been 100% full not sure where everyone would have gone! Overall a lovely break but we wouldn’t be back to this island but definitely return to Maldives! Read less
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Jul 20, 2025 stuartwV2919UO

Simply amazing resort. The staff are fantastic, they could not do any more for you. Our Butler Icy is brilliant. It took us 24 hours to get here and well worth it. I hope to visit again
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Jul 19, 2025 crystalsI7254CD Merrick, New York

Our stay at the Heritance Aarah was absolutely wonderful. It was our first time in the Maldives and it did not disappoint. Our Butler, Nafiu is the epitome of professionalism and was a great resource for us throughout our stay. He made all of our reservations and offered assistance above and beyond. I dropped my eyeglasses in the water outside… Read more
Our stay at the Heritance Aarah was absolutely wonderful. It was our first time in the Maldives and it did not disappoint. Our Butler, Nafiu is the epitome of professionalism and was a great resource for us throughout our stay. He made all of our reservations and offered assistance above and beyond. I dropped my eyeglasses in the water outside our villa on the way to breakfast on our last morning at the resort. While eating breakfast Nafiu informed me that one of the staff members was able to retrieve them and delivered them to me while we were eating. I cannot express the gratitude I felt. I am a disabled person and felt very welcomed by everyone working on the resort and the amenities were top notch. All of restaurants were wonderful but our favorite was the buffet at Ranba. Not only was the food exceptional, but the staff was as well especially Jaylal, Alma, Kim and Wade. We will definitely be back, next time with the rest of our family. Thank you for a wonderful vacation. Read less
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Jul 18, 2025 Sara C

I had a fantastic time at Heritance Aarah. There are not many tips that I can share besides leave your worries behind, in the resort everything is designed to cater to any needs. We were also incredibly lucky to have Hilmee looking after us and helped massively with the overwhelming list of activities and places to eat or lounge, with morning… Read more
I had a fantastic time at Heritance Aarah. There are not many tips that I can share besides leave your worries behind, in the resort everything is designed to cater to any needs. We were also incredibly lucky to have Hilmee looking after us and helped massively with the overwhelming list of activities and places to eat or lounge, with morning messages with the activities scheduled for the days available for us to join including reservations to restaurants without the need to think about anything but relax. Thank you so much for having us. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Absolutely great vacation and property

Jul 17, 2025 Ishika S

We had the most magical stay at Heritance Aarah, and a huge part of that experience was thanks to our incredible butler, Abhilash. From the moment we arrived, he made sure every detail was taken care of — always one step ahead, always with a warm smile. Whether it was helping us plan our days, arranging last-minute reservations, or surprising us… Read more
We had the most magical stay at Heritance Aarah, and a huge part of that experience was thanks to our incredible butler, Abhilash. From the moment we arrived, he made sure every detail was taken care of — always one step ahead, always with a warm smile. Whether it was helping us plan our days, arranging last-minute reservations, or surprising us with thoughtful little touches, Abhilash made us feel like royalty. He was truly the heart of our trip — professional, kind, and always available (without ever being intrusive). The property itself is stunning — crystal-clear waters, luxurious villas, and a calm that’s hard to put into words. But it was the personalised service that made our holiday unforgettable. If you’re planning a trip to the Maldives, we can’t recommend Heritance Aarah enough — and if you’re lucky enough to have Abhilash as your butler, you’re in the best hands possible. Read less