LUX* South Ari Atoll

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LUX* South Ari Atoll | Maldives, Indian Ocean | Virgin Atlantic Holidays

Maldives, Indian Ocean

5 stars

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Booking Bonus: Book by 15 Dec '25 to receive up to 35% off the accommodation cost for travel between 6 Jan '26–31 Jan '27. Terms and conditions apply. Blackout dates apply. Any applicable offers have been calculated into the prices shown. Offers may not be combinable.

This is island living at its most magical. At LUX* South Ari Atoll, every day brings a new surprise, from cinema screenings under the stars to pop-up music performances and handcrafted ice cream by the beach. The vibe is effortlessly relaxed, with just the right touch of playful luxury. Whether you're snorkelling in crystal-clear waters, diving with whale sharks, or simply soaking up the sun by one of the two pools with cocktail in hand, you'll feel completely at ease.

For wellness lovers, the Forbes-awarded LUX* Me Spa offers ocean-view yoga, overwater treatment villas and deeply restorative rituals.

Families are warmly welcomed too, with a creative kids’ club offering everything from cake decorating to gardening. And when it comes to dining, you’re spoilt for choice, with 8 restaurants and 5 bars serving everything from Asian street food and Italian classics to fresh, plant-based dishes with a tropical twist. Sustainability is woven into every detail, from solar energy to a plastic-free approach.

Amenities

Bicycle Rental
Kayaking
Scuba Diving
Snorkelling
Tennis
Windsurfing
Babysitting service
Kids Club
Families
Bar
Fitness Centre/Gym
Internet Access
Laundry Service
Restaurant
Room Service
Spa
Swimming Pool
Beachfront location

Explore the local area

On the island of Dhidhoofinolhu in the South Ari Atoll. Transfer time from Malé International Airport: 25 minutes by seaplane (remember to pack light for the seaplane transfer as luggage allowance is 20kg plus 5kg hand luggage, per person).

Hotel Information

Room Information
Room Upgrade Information

Choose between charming thatched-roof Beach Villas and Pavilions or elegant Overwater Villas, including 62 villas with a private pool. All accommodations are equipped with air-conditioning, a private terrace or balcony, satellite TV, telephone, complimentary WiFi, mini-bar*, tea/coffee-making facilities, safe, hairdryer, and iron and ironing board (on request).Beach Pavilions are interconnecting units located directly on the beach, each with a private outdoor terrace. Bedding configuration: 1 king-size bed plus rollaway bed, sleeping a maximum of 2 adults and 1 infant (in cot), 1 child, or 1 teen.Board basis options

The current season until 31 January '26

Bed & Breakfast: includes breakfast in MIXE and East Market.

Half Board (Dinner) option: includes breakfast in MIXE and East Market. Dinner in MIXE, East Market, Beach Rouge or Senses. You are entitled for a 40% discount on the food charges at Umami or Allegria. Beverages will be charged upon consumption.

Full Board (lunch and dinner) option: includes breakfast in East Market or MIXE. Lunch in Lagoon Bar, Veli Bar, Beach Rouge and Senses. Dinner in MIXE, East Market, Beach Rouge and Senses. You are entitled for a 40% discount on the food charges at Umami or Allegria. Beverage will be charged upon consumption. Still water, sparkling water, soft drinks, and Café LUX* coffee are included during your meal only. All other beverages will be charged upon consumption.

All-Inclusive option: includes breakfast in East Market or MIXE. Lunch in Lagoon Bar, Veli Bar, Beach Rouge and Senses. Dinner in MIXE, East Market, Beach Rouge and Senses. Pastries at Café LUX* and ice cream at ICI parlour are included in your meal plan. You are entitled for a 40% discount on the food charges at Umami or Allegria.Beverages: in all restaurants and bars, a wide selection of beverages - soft drinks, tea, coffee, beers, wines, sparkling wine, fresh seasonal or canned juices, water, cocktails, liquors and Taittinger champagne by glass- Wine library featuring 90 labels of wine bottles included in AIP. • Tea and coffee facilities in the villas and coffee at Café LUX* are included in your meal plan- Mini-bar: water, juice, soft drinks, wines, vodka, gin, beers, sweet and savoury bites are included and replenished once a day.

Valid from 1 February 2026 to 31 January 2027

Bed & Breakfast : Includes buffet breakfast at MIXE and East Market restaurants.

Half board (dinner) option Includes:Breakfast at MIXE and East Market.

Dinner at MIXE, East Market, Beach Rouge, or Senses

Umami and Allegria: USD 30 credit per adult, per dinner (food only)

Full Board (Lunch & Dinner) option

Includes:Breakfast at MIXE or East Market

Lunch à la carte at Lagoon Bar, Veli Bar, Beach Rouge, and Senses

Dinner at MIXE, East Market, Beach Rouge, and Senses

Umami and Allegria: USD 30 credit per person, per meal (food only)

Beverages not included, except still/sparkling water, soft drinks, and Café LUX* coffee during meals

All-Inclusive option:

Enjoy a flexible dine-around concept and broad beverage selection:

Breakfast at MIXE and East Market

Lunch à la carte at Lagoon Bar, Veli Bar, Beach Rouge, and Senses

Dinner at MIXE, East Market, Beach Rouge, and Senses

Umami and Allegria are excluded, but you receive a USD 30 credit per adult, per mea;. Beverages: a wide selection of soft drinks, coffee, tea, wines, beers, sparkling wine, canned juices, water, cocktails, and liquors served in all bars and restaurantS. Café LUX* coffee & pastries and ICI ice cream included. Mini-bar included (replenished daily): water, juices, green tea, soft drinks, wines, vodka, gin, beers, sweet and savoury snacks. Complimentary non-motorised water sports: snorkeling, kayaking, pedal boats, stand-up paddle. USD 30 daily spa credit per adult (selected treatments only)

Premium All-Inclusive option:

All the benefits of the All-Inclusive plan, plus:One complimentary dinner at Umami and Allegria per stay.Additional dinners at Umami and Allegria: USD 30 per adult credit per meal.Beverage selection includes champagne by the glass. Daily access to wellness facilities: sauna, steam room, plunge pool, relaxation area.Café LUX* coffee & pastries and ICI ice cream included. Same dine-around lunch and dinner options. Daily minibar refilled (same items as above)Water sports, snorkeling, and spa credit also included

Hotel details

Dining

8 restaurants; MIXE (feet-in-the-sand international buffet, open for breakfast and dinner), Allegria Restaurant (Mediterranean cuisine, open for dinner), Senses Restaurant (Middle Eastern and Indian ocean cuisine, open for lunch and dinner), East Market (over-the-water Asian market-inspired restaurant, open for European breakfasts and authentic Asian dinners), Umami (Japanese fusion, open for dinner), Beach Rouge (beach club and restaurant, open for all day dining), Cafe LUX* (freshly ground coffee served all day), Veli Pool Bar (all-day poolside drinks, open for lunch), Lagoon Bar (sociable beach bar, open for lunch), Senses Bar and Lounge (cocktails, drinks, teas, light lunches and evening snacks), East Bar (hip over-the-water hangout, open in the evenings). Ice cream once a day from the ICI tricycle.

Fun and Games

2 swimming pools. Spa*. Fitness centre. Complimentary snorkelling equipment, canoe, pedal boats, kayaks, snorkelling trips to the house reef. Water sports* including diving, tube rides, waterskiing, kite surfing, fishing, flyboarding and windsurfing. Whale shark safaris*. Access to volleyball court and tennis courts with complimentary rackets and balls (upon availability). Bicycles*. Beach yoga. PLAY kids club (3–11 years), Teens programme. Weekly activities cater to different age groups and include fun themes like gardening, cooking, swimming, yoga, storytelling, and more.

Young Guests' Paradise programme entitles children to a T-shirt, cap, and bag at the kids’ club, PLAY.A welcome ice cream will be served upon arrival.Complimentary baby amenities in the villa include a nappy bin, baby shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and moisturiser. You'll also find a child-sized bathrobe, slippers, a baby bathtub, a bottle warmer, a steriliser, a hooded towel, and a kid's laundry bag. Cinema Paradiso for kids on the beach, held twice a week.

Entertainment

Daily programme for adults and children including performances by local artists and themed evenings. Cinema Paradiso - open air movies on the beach.

Handy Stuff

Babysitting* (on request). Laundry service*. 24-hour room service*. Complimentary WiFi in public areas.

Minimum Stay

4 nights from the 31st December.

Additional Information

* 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.

Trip advisor rating

4.9/5

7,463 reviews

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“Genuinely the best holiday ever had.”

Nov 30, 2025OnAir14081210212

We went on Nov 2025 for my 50th birthday as once in a lifetime trip so we choose the Maldives. We browsed a lot resorts but finally we have chosen LUX. We like their room design & the colour schemes. Plus we love the overall layout of the whole island. Upon arrival, it’s proven we’ve made the right choice. We stayed at both the beach and the over-water villa. The friendly faces of all the crews & managers made our stay even more unforgettable. The service and the manners (of everyone, literally everyone) are top notch. The food quality has never let us down. Our favourite restaurant were the East Market & the Veli bar. We ordered the floating breakfast in the morning of my birthday, it was a fantastic experience. I can literally sit down and chill at the Cafe Lux whole afternoon just to enjoy the best coffee i had ever had. Yes, their coffee is absolutely spot on. And my lovely wife enjoyed her coffee on the swing looking out to the breathtaking view to the jetty watching seaplanes come and go. When all our previous holidays ended it was just another holiday has ended but LUX has given us a fantastic memories which we had even dream of it for a few consecutive nights lol ……words can’t simply describe everything, you have to be here to feel it, to experience it. It’s the sceneries, the people, the food and the vibes. The once in a lifetime time experience isn’t legit anymore. LUX we will definitely be back. Thank you all at LUX.

“Lux hotel fantastic”

Nov 30, 2025Matkush R

I would like to set want a amazing place lux hotel island resort, The staff was fantastic and a could not do enough for you to enjoy your stay. Restaurant staff. the pool staff. And room staff was great.!! Shifaz. Rema. Zahir. Khan. They was brilliant. work hard to make our stay very special. Outstanding!!!!

“A Slice of Absolute Paradise – LUX South Ari Atoll”

Nov 30, 2025mbb1985

From the moment we stepped off the seaplane, we knew we were somewhere truly special. The welcome alone was unforgettable—every member of the team greeted us with such warmth, and to our amazement, they even knew our daughter’s name before we had properly arrived. That level of personalised service continued throughout our entire stay and truly set LUX* apart. The reception area is beautiful: bright, airy, and home to the most incredible little coffee spot. Their coffee is so good that I’d highly recommend taking some home—either ground or whole beans—so you can enjoy a taste of the island long after you leave. Our Beach Pool Villa was perfection. Spotless, unbelievably spacious, and with direct access to everything we needed. Waking up there each morning felt like a dream. The Kids Club was a standout for us. It’s wonderfully run, with thoughtful activities that make use of the island itself. Our daughter loved every minute—especially the kids’ cooking class! Having a place so dedicated to fun, learning, and creativity made the holiday even more special for our family. Beyond that, the island is full of unique experiences. We tried the mastering coffee class, painted at the Junkyard Art Studio right on the beach, and even enjoyed a kayak around the villa. Every day brought something new to discover. The food, though, deserves its own paragraph. It was out of this world. Every meal, every restaurant—pure excellence. The chefs clearly take immense pride in their work, and the service staff were just as impressive. We mainly dined at East, Senses, and Mixe, with a few lunches at Lagoon, Veli, and Beach Rouge—and I can honestly say we didn’t have a single meal that was anything but exceptional. We also spent time at the spa, which was calm, soothing, and beautifully designed. A wonderful way to unwind. Even on the couple of rainy days we had, the island’s energy never dipped. There’s such a warm, relaxed vibe everywhere you go, with so many friendly people always around to help or share a chat. LUX* South Ari isn’t just stunning—it feels alive, inviting, and full of heart. This place is true paradise. We left already dreaming about when we could return.

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