Niyama’s twin islands offer up the luxury of choice, from chic serenity on the isle of Chill to the adrenaline and excitement on the isle of Play — or a combination of both as your mood dictates! The resort serves up one of the best dining scenes in the Maldives with no less than seven restaurants, including four unique options: Nest is a one-of-a-kind dining concept in the Maldives featuring four cuisines of Asia, including Teppanyaki, Thai, Chinese and Indonesian; Tribal offers a uniquely authentic cultural experience of African, Central and South American tribal cuisines; Edge provides exclusive overwater dining, accessible by boat, featuring delicate Indian Ocean flavours and fresh local seafood; and, below Edge, Subsix Underwater Playground is hidden out in the ocean and six metres below the waterline. There are also two all-day dining restaurants, two bars, a coffee shop and personalised destination dining options, both on and off shore. If you have little ones, the Explorers Children’s Club pioneers excitement to new levels, with activities for different age groups and interests. An outdoor fun area has a playground, trampoline, splash park and stage, whilst Munch, the mini gourmet kitchen, offers cooking classes and food and drinks for their different tastes. Throughout the resort, family-spirited accommodation, dining and experiences abound — sophistication meets exploration, with extra special attention lavished on VIPs both large and small. Take time to soak up the raw beauty of the unspoilt beaches and blue lagoon, revel in spectacular Ocean views from your luxurious studio, suite or pavilion, explore the islands by bike, and treat yourself to a recharge at LIME Spa, featuring eight iconic treatment rooms and world-renowned products, including Gentlemen’s Tonic and Intraceuticals. You won’t want to leave!
Amenities
Sailing
Scuba Diving
Snorkelling
Water Skiing
Bar
Fitness Centre/Gym
Games Room
Internet Access
Restaurant
Spa
Swimming Pool
Beachfront location
Where is it
One destination across two linked islands in the South Western Atoll of Dhaalu in the Maldives. Transfer time for Malé International Airport: 45 minutes by seaplane. Please note: seaplane transfers to/from your resort will only operate in daylight hours. Please ensure your international flights into and out of Malé allow for this schedule. Enjoy complimentary drinks and snacks in the Niyama lounge at the seaplane terminal.
Hotel information
134 luxury studios, suites and pavilions with and direct beach or lagoon access. All with king bedroom, some with open-air showers, private deck with swing, sun loungers and dining table, in-room entertainment system with LED TV, on-request films and Bose® Surround System, complimentary WiFi, Deli-In with a full-size fridge with gourmet treats, popcorn machine, ’Thakuru' personalised butler service. Beach Villas have direct beach access with sunrise views, open-air bathroom and 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child.
Half Board option: Includes breakfast and dinner at Epicure or BLU restaurants (with the exception of special dinners, lobster and seafood platters). Guests dining à la carte in Nest, Tribal or Edge for dinner or destination dining (not applicable to free Half Board upgrades) enjoy $95 net food credit per adult.
Full Board option: Includes breakfast at Epicure, lunch at Epicure, Dune and The Deli and dinner at Epicure or BLU restaurants (with the exception of special dinners, lobster and seafood platters). Guests dining à la carte in Tribal, Edge, Dune, Nest, Subsix or destination dining enjoy $40 net food credit for lunch and $95 net food credit for dinner.
Please note: Drinks are not included in Half Board and Full Board options. Children under 12 years receive 3 complimentary meals a day from the children's menu and buffet. If dining from à la carte, 50% discount off adult price applies. Half Board and Full Board not available 24 Dec or 31 Dec, however lunch (optional) may be booked.
Deluxe Beach Villas have direct beach access with sunset views, open-air bathroom and 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child.
Beach Pool Villas have direct beach access with sunrise views, private pool, open-air bathroom and 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child.
Deluxe Beach Pool Villas have direct beach access with sunset views, private pool, open-air bathroom and 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child.
Over Water Pool Villas have a private infinity pool and stairs leading from the private deck straight into the lagoon, with 1 king-size bed sleeping maximum 3 adults.
Deluxe Over Water Pool Villas are more spacious over-water studios, with the addition of a Jacuzzi as well as private pool, sleeping maximum 3 adults.
Family Beach Pool Villas have an indoor/outdoor floor plan, living area with sofa bed, direct beach access, sunrise views and a private 'family sized' plunge pool, sleeping maximum 4 adults and 1 child.
Deluxe Family Beach Pool Villas have an indoor/outdoor floor plan, living area with sofa bed, direct beach access, sunset views and a private 'family sized' plunge pool, sleeping maximum 4 adults and 1 child.
A range of 1-3 bedroom pavilions are also available, all with sunset views, direct beach or lagoon access and private infinity pools with jacuzzi.
6 restaurants: Nest (treehouse-style Asian restaurant, open for Teppanyaki dinner); Tribal (African, Central and South American tribal cuisines, open for dinner); Subsix Underwater Playground (gourmet dining, open for set menu lunch and underwater glow parties twice per week); Edge restaurant and lounge (over-water local cuisine and seafood, open for dinner); Blu (breakfast and all-day dining family-style, Mediterranean restaurant); Epicure (breakfast buffet, International à la carte lunch and dinner, including regular themed dinner buffets); The Deli - Coffee shop (take-away deli delights). Fahrenheit rooftop bar with ocean views and live music; Dune al fresco lounge (open air lounge bar and beach club); Destination Dining* (personalised dining experiences).
3D cinema under the stars*.
Spa* (6 lagoon-view treatment rooms, 2 treatment sanctuaries with private gardens, outdoor bath, rain shower and daybed), plus a lime tree garden with plunge pools, Vitality juice bar, yoga and wellness. Complimentary sauna and steam zone. 24-hour gym. FLOAT water sports* including water-skiing, sailing, PADI certified diving and fishing; snorkelling. Surfing*. Marine Biology Lab* – marine life, coral rehabilitation and education centre. Dhonis* – Traditional Maldivian boats – ‘ivory sails’ with ensuite bedrooms. Tennis and football courts (lessons*). Kids club (3–12 years complimentary, 1-3 years at a charge).
The Lair library. Professional photo studio*. Boutiques. Island-wide complimentary WiFi.
7 nights 20 Dec–8 Jan
*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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An Amazing Stay in Paradise ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
May 20, 2025Darrick6Singapore, Singapore
I had the most incredible stay at Niyama Private Islands Maldives – a true paradise made even more special by the amazing staff who went above and beyond to make our experience unforgettable.
A heartfelt thank you to the F&B team – Kasai, Fundi, Dewa, and Ayu – for your warm hospitality and consistently excellent service. Every dining experience…
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I had the most incredible stay at Niyama Private Islands Maldives – a true paradise made even more special by the amazing staff who went above and beyond to make our experience unforgettable.
A heartfelt thank you to the F&B team – Kasai, Fundi, Dewa, and Ayu – for your warm hospitality and consistently excellent service. Every dining experience was a joy!
Big thanks as well to the Operator Team – Aubrey, Marcyl, Rikki, and Nusra – for your prompt and helpful responses whenever we needed assistance.
A special shoutout to my Thakuru (butler), Shafeeq – thank you for taking such great care of us with thoughtfulness and attention to every detail.
Lastly, thank you to Ijaz and Laurent for the smooth arrangements and for ensuring my entire stay was perfectly planned and stress-free.
Niyama isn’t just a beautiful destination—it’s the amazing team that makes it feel like home. Looking forward to returning again!
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Fantastic Resort
May 19, 2025Aaalhammadi11
Thank Zaid for being always there and marking our stay fantastic ..
Thank you Omran ( the coconut guy) for marking our stay full of coconut 😁.. can’t wait to have more next year ..
More over thank your for the kids club who made our kids enjoyed the island ..
Thank you Niyama to make for the amazing memories that we had during our stay ..
Amazing holidays
May 12, 2025Tatiana A
my holiday was simply unforgettable! I left delighted! Of course I want to say thank you to all the staff especially our thakur Imti! From the moment we arrived he was always ready to help us in any situation. His friendliness and advice were very helpful and contributed to a wonderful holiday! I would also like to express my gratitude
The…
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my holiday was simply unforgettable! I left delighted! Of course I want to say thank you to all the staff especially our thakur Imti! From the moment we arrived he was always ready to help us in any situation. His friendliness and advice were very helpful and contributed to a wonderful holiday! I would also like to express my gratitude
The housekeeping team (Edda, Muneer, &
Bakuru) kept our villas clean
The spa therapists (May, Tirtha, Desak& Esther) provided truly rejuvenating treatments. The level of attention to details was absolutely amazing!
Arun and Gill (IV Nurse) and Dr. Hassan provided outstanding medical care when needed, ensuring our peace of mind.
Yulia, Isar, and Yagu provided seamless buggy assistance.
Beyond the core services, the entire team went above and beyond. Toha (artist), Shaiban, and Charaka (Movie under the stars) created truly unforgettable experiences.
Lasse (surf), Felippe (tennis), Iku (snap photography), and Kaique (surf photography) were all professional and made our activities incredibly enjoyable. I enjoyed diving/surfing/tennis lessons which were fantastic!
The diving team (David, Natalia, Achyuth, & Aneel), Musif (flyboard), and the excursions team (Dot, Endheri, & Pablo) provided exceptional experiences on and in the water!
The culinary team was equally impressive:
Rahman (Teppanyaki chef), Sasha and Dewa (Epicure), Faaiz, Kaisa, and Ann (Tribal), Mita and Adi (Nest), Ayu (Blu), Shaffaf (Subsix), and Imran (Coconut Guru) all delivered delicious and memorable dining experiences!!!
Thank you all very much
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BEYOND EXPECTATIONS❤️
May 8, 2025Navigate417151
Our Niyama Private Islands stay was perfect! Imthy (Thakuru) provided exceptional butler service, anticipating our needs with a warm smile.
Edda, Muneer, & Bakuru (housekeeping) kept our villa immaculate.
Shaiban, & Charaka (movies) created unforgettable experiences under the stars, as Iku (photography) and Dot, Endheri, & Pablo (excursions)…
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Our Niyama Private Islands stay was perfect! Imthy (Thakuru) provided exceptional butler service, anticipating our needs with a warm smile.
Edda, Muneer, & Bakuru (housekeeping) kept our villa immaculate.
Shaiban, & Charaka (movies) created unforgettable experiences under the stars, as Iku (photography) and Dot, Endheri, & Pablo (excursions) were exceptional.
Rahman (Teppanyaki), Sasha & Dewa (Epicure), Faaiz, Kaisa & Ann (Tribal), Mita & Adi (Nest), Ayu (Blu), Shaffaf (Subsix), and Imran (Coconut BOSS) provided amazing experience!
Every team member demonstrated exceptional commitment and warmth. We were here at HOME!
Beyond all expectations! Highly recommended!
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Niyama the “magical” island
May 6, 2025sanders7872024
First time to Niyama and we were blown away! From the second you arrive in Male, they have staff that completely take care of you right through to the end of your holiday! The greatest place we have travelled to so far, and for the first time ever, we had a really hard time leaving. We’ll be back for sure and highly recommend this fabulous…
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First time to Niyama and we were blown away! From the second you arrive in Male, they have staff that completely take care of you right through to the end of your holiday! The greatest place we have travelled to so far, and for the first time ever, we had a really hard time leaving. We’ll be back for sure and highly recommend this fabulous place!!!
The staff including Melissa, Boni, Sanju, Mita, Nate and Luis (surf guys) all made this an unforgettable holiday!
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An Amazing Stay in Paradise ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐