LUX* South Ari Atoll Maldives

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Hidden amongst the stunning 1,200 coral islands of the Maldives, LUX* Maldives is a jewel in paradise. Breathtakingly beautiful and characterized by a serene atmosphere, this resort is the true essence of what a Maldives holiday should be like.

LUX Maldives - Overview

Hidden amongst the stunning 1,200 coral islands of the Maldives, LUX* Maldives is a jewel in paradise. Located only 25 minutes by sea plane from Malé, this exclusive resort is not only breathtakingly beautiful, but also characterized by charming accommodation and a serene atmosphere. LUX* Maldives is the true essence of what a Maldives holiday should be like. The South Ari Atoll is the epitome of an unspoilt island, making your stay at LUX* Maldives one to remember for the rest of your life. Surrounded by coconut trees and fragrant island flowers, this is your time to relax and recharge. Four kilometres of soft white sands, first class diving in amazing coral reefs and simply exquisite food add to the experience of the perfect holiday. Relax in the gorgeous infinity pool before enjoying endless nights of cocktails by the moonlit lagoon… One thing is certain - LUX* Maldives never fails to delight.

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Hotel is best for

  • HONEYMOON
  • GYM
  • ALL INCLUSIVE
  • FAMILIES
  • LUXURY
  • SPA WELLNESS
  • DINING
  • VEGAN FRIENDLY
  • DIVING
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Amenities

  • INTERNET
  • BABY
  • TENNIS
  • FITNESS
  • BAR
  • SPA
  • SWIMMING
  • SAFETY
  • EVENING
  • RESTAURANT
  • WATER SPORTS
  • KIDS
  • DIVING
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Facilities

  • SPA
  • GYM
  • SWIMMING POOL
  • TENNIS
  • PADI DIVING
  • WATER SPORTS
  • A LA CARTE DINING
  • THREE OR MORE RESTAURANTS
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Rooms

Beach Villa
Beach Villa
Beach Villa
Beach Villa
Beach Villa

Beach Villa

Experience the allure of the Beach Villa (95 sqm), the most sought-after lodging at LUX* Maldives. Positioned amid lush banana trees and vibrant hibiscus, this accommodation offers an oasis of Read More tranquillity at the heart of the island. Immerse yourself in the tropical surroundings, letting go of stress and embracing the essence of a Maldives vacation. The villa features essential amenities including a well-equipped bathroom with a bathrobe, slippers, and a hairdryer. Indulge in a range of comforts such as a minibar, safety deposit box, air conditioning, and more. Unwind in this idyllic retreat, where nature and relaxation harmonize seamlessly.  Read Less


Beach Pavilion
Beach Pavilion
Beach Pavilion
Beach Pavilion
Beach Pavilion

Beach Pavilion

Discover the captivating blend of contemporary and traditional aesthetics in the Beach Pavilion (65 sqm). Immerse yourself in its serene ambience, where modern comfort harmonizes with nature’s Read More embrace. The accommodation features a divine private garden and an outdoor shower area, allowing you to connect with the surrounding environment. Ideal for families and larger groups, interconnecting rooms are available for your convenience. Indulge in essential amenities, including a bathroom with a bathrobe, slippers, and a hairdryer. The pavilion also offers a range of facilities like a minibar, a safety deposit box, air conditioning, and more. Experience the perfect balance of comfort and natural beauty in this exquisite retreat.  Read Less


Water Villa
Water Villa
Water Villa
Water Villa

Water Villa

Experience the allure of the Water Villa, where charming bedrooms and breathtaking vistas of the azure waters combine to create a simply unforgettable stay. Perched gracefully on stilts over the Read More Indian Ocean, this villa offers the quintessential backdrop for a picture-perfect Maldives holiday. Revel in essential amenities, including a well-appointed bathroom with a bathrobe, slippers, and a hairdryer. The villa also provides a range of facilities such as a minibar, safety deposit box, air conditioning, and more. Delight in the beauty of your surroundings while enjoying modern comforts in this exquisite retreat.  Read Less


Beach Pool Villa
Beach Pool Villa
Beach Pool Villa
Beach Pool Villa

Beach Pool Villa

Indulge in the idyllic paradise of the Beach Pool Villa (116 sqm), where the pristine beach is just steps away, creating the perfect island escape. Let the gentle sounds of the Indian Ocean’s Read More waves lull you to sleep and embrace the tranquillity of your private garden during daylight hours. This villa offers an outdoor shower and al fresco dining opportunities, allowing you to relish a truly private and intimate holiday experience. Immerse yourself in the amenities provided, including a bathrobe, slippers, and a hairdryer in the bathroom, as well as modern comforts like a minibar, safety deposit box, and more. Experience the epitome of relaxation and beauty as you cherish your time in this exquisite retreat.  Read Less


Romantic Beach Pool Villa - Bedroom
Romantic Beach Pool Villa - Bedroom
Romantic Beach Pool Villa - Bathroom
Romantic Beach Pool Villa - Pool
Romantic Beach Pool Villa - Overview
Romantic Beach Pool Villa
Romantic Beach Pool Villa - Floor map

Romantic Beach Pool Villa

Enjoy a refreshing dip in a private infinity pool overlooking the ocean, which is just steps away from your villa. This upscale accommodation offers direct access to the beach and lagoon. The pool Read More is secluded in a lush garden under the swaying palm trees.  Read Less


Romantic Pool Villa Bedroom
Romantic Pool Villa Projector Screen
Romantic Pool Villa
Romantic Pool Villa
Romantic Pool Villa Bedroom
Romantic Pool Villa
Romantic Pool Villa

Romantic Pool Water Villa

Discover a world of unparalleled comfort and serene privacy in the Romantic Pool Water Villas, suspended on stilts over the water. These unique villas offer a harmonious blend of contemporary Read More aesthetics and traditional cabana architecture, creating a beautifully crafted interior design. Each villa boasts a stylish bedroom featuring the signature ‘Sleep Tight’ bed by LUX*, a sunlit bathroom with double rain showers, and state-of-the-art amenities including a 48-inch curved television or 110-inch projector screen with a Home Theatre system. Guests can indulge in their own private swimming pool on the luxurious terrace, relax in a shaded love-nest overlooking the ocean, and enjoy direct access to the turquoise lagoon. Amenities such as bathrobes, slippers, a hairdryer, a minibar, a safety deposit box, wireless internet, air conditioning, and a tea/coffee maker ensure a truly luxurious stay. Experience the epitome of comfort and tranquillity in these Romantic Pool Water Villas.  Read Less


Temptation Pool Water Villa Bedroom
Temptation Pool Water Villa Pool
Temptation Pool Water Villa Living Space
Temptation Pool Water Villa
Temptation Pool Water Villa Pool
Temptation Pool Water Villa Pool

Temptation Pool Water Villa

Elevate your romantic escape with the Temptation Pool Water Villa, offering 220 square meters of pure luxury designed for couples. Enjoy breathtaking sunrise views over the Indian Ocean from this Read More exquisite retreat. The villa’s dedicated living space is bathed in natural light, thanks to the floor-to-ceiling windows that frame it. Outside, a spacious wooden deck terrace features a dining area and a cabana, all overlooking a stunning 14-meter infinity pool. Inside, the bedroom boasts a modern aesthetic with a round-shaped master bed and a marble-white Jacuzzi glass room adorned with sheer curtains. Immerse yourself in the provided amenities, including a bathrobe, slippers, and a hairdryer in the bathroom, as well as modern comforts like a minibar, safety deposit box, and more. This is a haven of romance and indulgence, offering an unforgettable stay for couples seeking a truly special experience.  Read Less


Family Lagoon Pavilion Living Space
Family Lagoon Pavilion Living Space
Family Lagoon Pavilion Bathroom
Family Lagoon Pavilion

Family Lagoon Pavilion

Experience the enchantment of waking up to the soothing sounds of waves and the captivating views of blue waters and white sandy beaches from the comfort of your own Family Lagoon Pavilions. These Read More pavilions are located adjacent to the lagoon and offer a common entrance area, providing the perfect setting for private family bonding moments. Unwind on your terrace while your kids enjoy the open space bathroom and run around freely. Ideal for families with babies or children, these pavilions offer amenities such as bathrobes, slippers, a hairdryer, a telephone, a fan, a minibar, a safety deposit box, wireless internet, air conditioning, and a tea/coffee maker, ensuring a comfortable and memorable stay.  Read Less


LUX* Villa
LUX* Villa
LUX* Villa Bathroom
LUX* Villa Living Room
LUX* Villa Living Room
LUX* Villa Bar

LUX* Villa

Featuring unparalleled views over the lagoon and island surrounds, the LUX* Villa is the ultimate in luxury island living. Sink into your infinity plunge pool that merges with the lagoon or watch Read More the kaleidoscope of sea life swim beneath your feet through the glass floor in the living room. The villa features a master bedroom suite with a handcrafted LUX* Sleep Tight bed and a spacious living room with direct access to the deck.  Read Less


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Two Bedroom Family Beach Pavilion

Experience the perfect accommodation for families with young adventurers or friends seeking a shared retreat at the LUX* Maldives. These interconnected bungalows, spanning 120 square meters, offer Read More a comfortable and spacious stay. Each bungalow features its own private entrance for added privacy and convenience. With two furnished individual private terraces right on the beach, you can enjoy the serene surroundings to the fullest. The bungalows also come with two bathrooms, each equipped with a shower and a bathtub. The amenities provided include bathrobes, slippers, a telephone, a fan, a minibar, wireless internet, air conditioning, and a tea/coffee maker, ensuring a relaxing and enjoyable stay for all guests.  Read Less


Restaurants & Bars

Mixe
Cuisine: Guests can sink their feet into the warm sand below while tucking into mouth-watering fresh buffets for breakfast and dinner. Live cooking stations offer everything from wood-fired pizzas and grills to stir-fries with a tempting island twist.
Settings: With tables set out on the beach under thatched roofs and slow turning ceiling fans, Savour the essence of authentic island living at MIXE.

Senses
Cuisine: Inspired by Middle Eastern and Indian Ocean cuisine, Senses never fails to delight with its tempting menu of tagines, tandoori prawns and unique tropical sorbets. Enjoy a light lunch of fresh salads, grills and local seafood.
Settings: Take a seat at the water’s edge overlooking the infinity pool for an exquisite à la carte dinner under the stars.

East Market
Cuisine: The interactive stalls in our over-the-water Asian-market-inspired restaurant make it as fun to admire the action as it is to try authentic tastes from Thailand, China, Taiwan, Vietnam and the Philippines. Dim sum steam in bamboo mushiki. A parade of meats, vegetables and seasonings urges you to have noodle dishes or stir-fries whipped up in woks. A pushcart displays a perfect Peking duck. At East Market breakfast and dinner isn’t just about grazing from the live cooking stations – the terraces promise sumptuous Indian Ocean views. In the mood for a classic European start to your day? Follow the scent of baking to croissants, baguettes, pastries and seeded loaves, fresh from that glass-fronted oven. Rustic baskets spill over with fruit and vegetables, next to sacks of intriguing spices, while skilled chefs stand by to make your culinary cravings come alive in front of you.
Settings: The relaxed dining spot is a hub of delicious activity.

Allegria
Cuisine: Quality Italian ingredients, and authentic southern European recipes, the skilled chefs create dishes with pastas, pizzas, gnocchi and just-caught seafood. There’s also an à la carte menu which promises to wow to Italophiles and epicureans alike. Exclusive arrangements can also be made for small parties to dine privately and indulge in a range of cheeses complemented by our Scrucap wines and an exceptional selection of Italian, French and New World labels too.
Settings: An elegant spot for intimate dining.

Umami
Cuisine: UMAMI is as dedicated to drama as it is delicious dinners. Perch on benches at the cobalt-blue sushi bar and watch our masters crafting just-caught seafood into world-class sashimi, nigiri and maki. At a wood-smoky robata grill, see us barbecue Kobe beef or Australian lamb, just how the pickiest epicureans like it, right here in this elegant space. Drink connoisseurs have 30 sakés and nine fine Japanese whiskies with which to toast this remarkable dining experience.
Settings: This is an elegant dining experience that has been designed to excite and delight.

Cafe LUX
Cuisine: Great coffee begins with freshly ground beans, so here they roast their own in on-site roasting rooms, which can be explored on the aromatic behind-the-scenes tour. The specialist baristas keep up with all the latest trends and techniques – including Cold Press, Pour Overs and Nitro coffee. Bespoke ‘pod’ machines and a variety of Café LUX* blends allow guests to enjoy an aromatic cup in their room, and even at home.
Settings: A relaxed elegant cafe expeince.

Beach Rouge
Cuisine: Enjoy delicious fresh pizzas straight from our wood-fired in the ultimate relaxed setting, right on the soft-sand beach – crisp, thin crusts, topped with the freshest ingredients, baked to perfection…
Settings: Set on the beach with ocean views.

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Table for 4
Mon 18 Sep 2023

This was our second visit (first visited in Dec 2020) to Lux south ari atoll, and it was better than our memories of the first trip. The restaurant teams, buggy drivers and housekeeping staff were as Read MoreThis was our second visit (first visited in Dec 2020) to Lux south ari atoll, and it was better than our memories of the first trip. The restaurant teams, buggy drivers and housekeeping staff were as always so attentive of our needs. The whole family enjoyed all the planned activities such as yoga, house reef snorkel, junk art, sunset cruise, coral reef planting, latte art and more. We hope to come back again! A big shoutout to: Marine Biologist, Senthill, Shawkat, Shubbuni, Shizuvee, Moufaizel, Mihoo, Barun, Rimah, Handoom, Haam, Pong, Dhaminda, and many many more. Read Less

zhong y
Sun 17 Sep 2023

Upon arrival to airport, lux team already waiting for us in the airport and the lux lounge was good and especially kombuca was so nice. Once ww reach the resort, jovi help us out with the dinner Read MoreUpon arrival to airport, lux team already waiting for us in the airport and the lux lounge was good and especially kombuca was so nice. Once ww reach the resort, jovi help us out with the dinner reservation and acititives. She is very helpful We have dinner in beach rouge twice and we love it so much. East market is our favorite breakfast place but not always open. Have to check schedule everyday We have a lot of fun here and this is really a child friendly place. Imaad, rifath, jin, kayla are so nice. Thank you so much Read Less

crispy hawaiian... L
Sun 17 Sep 2023

Very beautiful place, very beautiful accommodation! I was shocked when I get off the seaplane, and I was still shocked by the beauty here until I left the island. I'm so happy that the weather has Read MoreVery beautiful place, very beautiful accommodation! I was shocked when I get off the seaplane, and I was still shocked by the beauty here until I left the island. I'm so happy that the weather has been good these days. Our activities have been carried out smoothly. We actually met whale sharks. One of my dreams was fulfilled in such a dream place. All the staff are very good. Although sometimes the speed is a little slow, haha, everyone's attitude is very good. Thanks to Jovi, she helped me complete the reservation of all the activities. I have a lot of questions, which makes me feel a little sorry. And Rachael, the restaurant she recommended is really delicious. I'm even willing to come back here for hamburgers and steaks. The only shortcoming is that as a six-star resort, it does not provide women's hygiene products for free, and even has to wait until 9:00 a.m., which makes me a little disappointed. Everything else is good. I hope to see such beautiful scenery and such beautiful people next time. Read Less

Hanny C
Sat 16 Sep 2023

i’m happy to be back again after 3 months! i can’t believe they still remember me. i come with my friend this time, they treat me and my friend like their friend. we don’t need to do more just Read Morei’m happy to be back again after 3 months! i can’t believe they still remember me. i come with my friend this time, they treat me and my friend like their friend. we don’t need to do more just relax and the dinner reservation book before arrival to the island. some of the restaurant is closed due to less guests , weather was amazing no rain at all 5 days all sunny for sure i will be back again! thank you lux😘😘 Read Less

JIAMIN L
Sat 16 Sep 2023

Can’t express my expression as we can’t believe we are in the Maldives. We have been waiting for long time to come here! Check in smooth and check out smooth but the seaplane has been delay Read MoreCan’t express my expression as we can’t believe we are in the Maldives. We have been waiting for long time to come here! Check in smooth and check out smooth but the seaplane has been delay for 30 minutes. They came and explain to us what is happening. Restaurant was all good, my favorite will be allegros even it not included in the package and you will get 30% discount on it. We don’t need to go to reception for any question, we have WeChat upon arrival and jovi do everything for us. One minus point is the Romantic pool villa staircase is very slippery and recommend to clean it oftenly. Read Less

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