Heritance Aarah

Maldives, Indian Ocean

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Beach Villa
Beach Villa
Beach Villa
Family Beach Villa
Family Beach Villa Main Bedroom
Family Beach Villa 2nd Bedroom
Family Pool Beach Villa
Pool Beach Villa
Ralu
Ambula
Ambula
Hathaa
Baani & Falhu Bar
Ginifatia
Bandi Bar
SkyBar
Ranba
Main Pool
Ocean Villa
Ocean Villa
Ocean Suite
Ocean Suite Bedroom
Ocean Suite Living Area
Ocean Residence Living Area
Ocean Residence
Ocean Residence Bedroom
Futsal Pitch
Gym
Koka kids club
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Beach Villa
Beach Villa
Beach Villa
Family Beach Villa
Family Beach Villa Main Bedroom
Family Beach Villa 2nd Bedroom
Family Pool Beach Villa
Pool Beach Villa
Ralu
Ambula
Ambula
Hathaa
Baani & Falhu Bar
Ginifatia
Bandi Bar
SkyBar
Ranba
Main Pool
Ocean Villa
Ocean Villa
Ocean Suite
Ocean Suite Bedroom
Ocean Suite Living Area
Ocean Residence Living Area
Ocean Residence
Ocean Residence Bedroom
Futsal Pitch
Gym
Koka kids club

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.

Rating summary

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Traveller rating

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Beautiful place; beautiful people

Jun 28, 2025 Nicola E

Beautiful place, fantastic service from everyone. Big shout out to Preetham for going above and beyond. Quality and choice of food was outstanding at all times and choice and range of activities was fantastic. Only downside would be noise from neighbouring villas.
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Jun 26, 2025 kioh l

From the moment we arrived at Heritance Aarah, everything felt like a dream come true. The villa was breathtaking—private, peaceful, and perfectly maintained. Waking up to the endless blue ocean and gentle waves was pure magic. A heartfelt thank you to our villa host, #Saurav, who went above and beyond throughout our stay. He was attentive,… Read more
From the moment we arrived at Heritance Aarah, everything felt like a dream come true. The villa was breathtaking—private, peaceful, and perfectly maintained. Waking up to the endless blue ocean and gentle waves was pure magic. A heartfelt thank you to our villa host, #Saurav, who went above and beyond throughout our stay. He was attentive, thoughtful, and always one step ahead—arranging experiences, handling every detail with care, and making us feel truly welcome. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Paradise island stay

Jun 25, 2025 Cubbybear18 Aylesbury, United Kingdom

This resort is absolute paradise! It is a fantastic place of the highest quality. The accommodation, food, drink and service are second to none. We had an Ocean Villa which was beautiful. Our butler, Preetham, was always there and went above and beyond to make our stay extra special. Such a lovely guy. The room was perfectly looked after by Mirin… Read more
This resort is absolute paradise! It is a fantastic place of the highest quality. The accommodation, food, drink and service are second to none. We had an Ocean Villa which was beautiful. Our butler, Preetham, was always there and went above and beyond to make our stay extra special. Such a lovely guy. The room was perfectly looked after by Mirin , who came in twice a day and cleaned and replenished everything needed. The pool staff were all amazing and supplied towels and drinks readily. Special mention to Buddhi , Kanishka , Chandrika who were so friendly and looked after us . At the Ambula restaurant we were served by A Jay who was brilliant at explaining all of the dishes and how best to eat them . At Ralu we were expertly looked after by Deepak. All of the staff and Managers were always checking on us to make sure we had everything we needed and that the trip was going well. Cannot say enough about what an amazing place this is and would highly recommend to anyone to try it . Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Excellent customer service and dining experience

Jun 25, 2025 Chun wai C

We had a wonderful experience in the resort. Our butler Preetham did a really good job in planning everything for us. And give us an amazing customer service!! Make us feel home by driving us around and always serve us with a warm smile. Restaurants in the resort are generally nice especially the Maldivian restaurant Ambula. It gave us a fine… Read more
We had a wonderful experience in the resort. Our butler Preetham did a really good job in planning everything for us. And give us an amazing customer service!! Make us feel home by driving us around and always serve us with a warm smile. Restaurants in the resort are generally nice especially the Maldivian restaurant Ambula. It gave us a fine dining experience comparable to a Michelin restaurant. Read less
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Jun 23, 2025 DublinRM

An amazing experience at Hathaa with Kosala the chef who plays amazingly with fire to whip up a superbly tasty meal & also hosted by Kanth who was extremely welcoming, fun and interesting to talk with, even teaching us so much about Sake and Arrack along the way. They went above and beyond for my wife's birthday even bringing a beautiful cake,… Read more
An amazing experience at Hathaa with Kosala the chef who plays amazingly with fire to whip up a superbly tasty meal & also hosted by Kanth who was extremely welcoming, fun and interesting to talk with, even teaching us so much about Sake and Arrack along the way. They went above and beyond for my wife's birthday even bringing a beautiful cake, singing happy birthday and letting her cook some vegetables too! Read less