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Infinity pool overlooking the sea with palm trees at sunset.
Aerial view of a tropical sandbank with turquoise water and people walking.
Beach with clear turquoise water and a person standing on the bright sand.
Person stands at the end of an infinity pool overlooking the sea at sunset.
A man and a woman ride bicycles on a boardwalk by the beach under clear skies.
Modern restaurant with large windows and stylish decor overlooking the sea.
Beach with turquoise water, palm trees, and a person on the sand
Turquoise water and white sandy beach under blue sky with palm trees at the edge.
White sandy beach with palm trees and clear blue sea under a blue sky.
Caribbean beach with white sand, palm trees, and a pier extending into the blue sea.
Aerial view of a tropical island with overwater bungalows in clear turquoise water.
Sandy beach with palm trees and green bushes by clear blue sea
Four overwater bungalows connected by a wooden walkway above clear water and tropical beach.
Infinity pool with loungers and umbrellas by the sea at sunrise.
Luxury terrace with wooden roof and infinity pool overlooking the sea on a sunny day.
Open beachside restaurant with tables under umbrellas overlooking turquoise sea.
Long wooden walkway leads to overwater bungalows in clear turquoise water under blue sky.
Infinity pool with sun loungers and palm trees under clear blue sky by the sea.
Tropical resort with palm trees, green bushes, and a small red wooden hut.
Clear turquoise water with a wooden rib-like structure on a tropical beach.
Modern outdoor seating area with furniture and sea view on a sunny day.
Cozy seating area with white cushions and red pillows on a wooden pier over the sea.
Hanging chair under a leaning palm tree on a white sandy beach overlooking the blue sea.
Gray play ship with slides surrounded by palm trees on a sandy ground
Cozy restaurant with wooden elements and warm lighting, staff preparing food.
Thatched-roof bungalow with furnished porch surrounded by tropical plants on the beach.
Small bungalow with thatched roof and wooden chairs, surrounded by green plants.
Bright hotel room with two beds, seating area, and access to balcony or terrace.
Bright bathroom with freestanding bathtub, plants, and modern ceiling with exposed beams.
Beach villa with sun loungers, umbrella, and lush tropical vegetation on the sandy shore
Bright hotel room with large terrace overlooking green plants and pool area.
Cozy porch with wooden table, sofa, and view into bright living room with daybed.
Bright bathroom with freestanding bathtub, double sink, and open wardrobe.
Long wooden walkway leads to bungalows over clear turquoise water under blue sky.
Modern bathroom with freestanding bathtub and sea view from the terrace
Bright bedroom with white furniture, daybed, and access to a terrace with pool.
Two lounge chairs on wooden deck overlooking the sea in front of a bungalow with glass wall and bathtub.
Three people practice yoga on a boat deck overlooking the sea at sunset.
Bright gym with wooden floor, treadmills, stationary bikes, and a view of greenery.
Woman playing tennis on a blue court surrounded by palm trees and tropical greenery.
Two people on a red jet ski in clear turquoise water with seaplane in the background.
Beach with white sand, turquoise water, and a kitesurfer with a red kite in the sky.
Three divers with equipment on the bow of a boat in clear blue sea.
A ship sails across the calm sea at sunset with an orange sky.
Modern pool area with sun loungers, umbrella, and tropical vegetation by the beach
Pool with wooden pergola at a tropical hotel overlooking beach huts and palm trees.
Person lies on massage table receiving back massage in relaxed room with wooden floor.
Woman relaxed under an Ayurvedic oil treatment device in a wellness area.
Malediven ∙ Male ∙ Ari-Atoll

LUX* South Ari Atoll *****

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Location

In the south of Ari Atoll on the elongated island of Didhoofinolhu (approx. 1800 x 200 m). The island is surrounded by a dreamlike lagoon and a breathtaking beach. Due to the diverse underwater world, this luxury resort is an ideal starting point for diving and snorkeling trips. The house reef is approx. 300-600 m away, the outer reef 800-3000 m. The destination airport Male is approx. 110 km away. Transfer by seaplane takes about 25-30 minutes.
Turquoise water and white sandy beach under blue sky with palm trees at the edge.
White sandy beach with palm trees and clear blue sea under a blue sky.
Caribbean beach with white sand, palm trees, and a pier extending into the blue sea.
Aerial view of a tropical island with overwater bungalows in clear turquoise water.
Sandy beach with palm trees and green bushes by clear blue sea

Facilities

Four overwater bungalows connected by a wooden walkway above clear water and tropical beach.
Infinity pool with loungers and umbrellas by the sea at sunrise.
Luxury terrace with wooden roof and infinity pool overlooking the sea on a sunny day.
Open beachside restaurant with tables under umbrellas overlooking turquoise sea.
Long wooden walkway leads to overwater bungalows in clear turquoise water under blue sky.
Infinity pool with sun loungers and palm trees under clear blue sky by the sea.
Tropical resort with palm trees, green bushes, and a small red wooden hut.
Clear turquoise water with a wooden rib-like structure on a tropical beach.
Modern outdoor seating area with furniture and sea view on a sunny day.
Cozy seating area with white cushions and red pillows on a wooden pier over the sea.
Hanging chair under a leaning palm tree on a white sandy beach overlooking the blue sea.
Gray play ship with slides surrounded by palm trees on a sandy ground
Cozy restaurant with wooden elements and warm lighting, staff preparing food.
The spacious luxury resort has 187 villas. Accommodation is in double/single bungalows, various restaurants (including international, oriental, Italian and Japanese), the LUX* Café, five bars, the "Beach Rouge" club, a souvenir shop, a library and an ice cream parlor. One of the many highlights is the "Phone Home" telephone booth with free international calls. Two swimming pools with sun decks and pool bars. Sun loungers, umbrellas and beach towels are included by the pools and on the beach.

Accommodation

Beach Pavillon

The spacious rooms (approx. 60 sqm incl. outdoor area) are located in the eastern part of the island and have a bathtub and shower/WC, hairdryer, air conditioning, ceiling fan, safe, IP-TV (with movies on demand for a fee), telephone, minibar (for a fee), coffee/tea maker, seating area and veranda with sun loungers (2BP). The Beach Pavilions are located in villas with 2 living units each.

Thatched-roof bungalow with furnished porch surrounded by tropical plants on the beach.
Small bungalow with thatched roof and wooden chairs, surrounded by green plants.
Bright hotel room with two beds, seating area, and access to balcony or terrace.
Bright bathroom with freestanding bathtub, plants, and modern ceiling with exposed beams.
Beach villa with sun loungers, umbrella, and lush tropical vegetation on the sandy shore
Bright hotel room with large terrace overlooking green plants and pool area.
Cozy porch with wooden table, sofa, and view into bright living room with daybed.
Bright bathroom with freestanding bathtub, double sink, and open wardrobe.

Beach Villa

The Beach Villas, with similar amenities to the Beach Pavilions, are more spacious, approx. 95 sqm incl. outdoor area (B2V)

Beach Pool Villa

The Beach Pool Villas, with similar amenities to the Beach Villa, are more spacious (approx. 116 sqm incl. outdoor area) and also have a private pool. (VPZ)

Water Villa

The villas, built on stilts over the sea, have been renovated and offer direct access to the sea. Size approx. 98 sqm incl. outdoor area. (2WV)

Long wooden walkway leads to bungalows over clear turquoise water under blue sky.
Modern bathroom with freestanding bathtub and sea view from the terrace
Bright bedroom with white furniture, daybed, and access to a terrace with pool.
Two lounge chairs on wooden deck overlooking the sea in front of a bungalow with glass wall and bathtub.

Board

B&B/HB/FB

Breakfast buffet at MIXE or East Market restaurant.
With HB, dinner is also served as a buffet (MIXE or East Market restaurant) or as a menu (Senses or Beach Rouge restaurant).
With FB, lunch is à la carte and dinner is a buffet (MIXE or East Market restaurant) or à la carte (depending on occupancy, Senses or Beach Rouge restaurant). Water, soft drinks and Café LUX coffee are included with meals.

Modern restaurant with large windows and stylish decor overlooking the sea.

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

Breakfast and dinner as a rich buffet in one of the two buffet restaurants, lunch and dinner in one of the à la carte restaurants (except Umami and Allegria). Coffee, tea and ice cream in the afternoon all day. Selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks such as beer, wine, sparkling wine, spirits, soft drinks and water from approx. 11 am to 10 pm. Included food and drinks are specially marked on the menu and drinks lists in the à la carte restaurants and in the minibar in the room.

Not included in All Inclusive

Japanese à la carte restaurant Umami. When booking HB or higher, guests receive a credit of 30 USD per person.

Premium All Inclusive (from 01.02.26)

In addition, fresh juices, champagne (by the glass) and one dinner each at the "Umami" and "Allegira" restaurants free of charge per stay.

Sports Included

Tennis, billiards, board games, bocce, table tennis, yoga, kayaking, pedal boats, snorkeling equipment and fitness room (subject to availability).

Sports for a Fee

Windsurfing/kitesurfing, bicycle rental, catamaran, banana boat, water skiing, jet skiing, flyboarding, hoverboarding, jet surfing, stand-up paddling, glass-bottom boat, 5-star PADI dive center, and various excursions (Dhonis, Champagne Sunset Cruise, island hopping, and night fishing).

Children's Program

Kids Club "PLAY" (3-11 years) open from 9 am to 7 pm.

Wellness

Modern pool area with sun loungers, umbrella, and tropical vegetation by the beach
Pool with wooden pergola at a tropical hotel overlooking beach huts and palm trees.
Person lies on massage table receiving back massage in relaxed room with wooden floor.
Woman relaxed under an Ayurvedic oil treatment device in a wellness area.
The "LUX* Me Spa" is one of the largest wellness areas in the Maldives with 15 treatment rooms (11 garden treatment rooms and four overwater treatment rooms). Hammam, sauna, ice room, relaxation area, manicure & pedicure salon. All treatments are subject to a fee.

Hotel Service

Exclusive LUX* South Ari Atoll Lounge with amenities at Malé airport with free drinks and snacks on arrival, medical station, laundry service, on-call doctor, minibar (partially for a fee).
Wi-Fi access is available free of charge throughout the island.

Credit Card

Amex, Mastercard, Visa.
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Deposit: A credit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for unforeseen expenses.

Hotel features

  • Luxury Holidaymakers
  • Tennis
  • Wi-Fi
  • Sauna
  • Spa
  • Kids Club/Mini Club
  • Fitness
  • Air Conditioning
  • Hotel Safe
  • Direct Beach Location
  • Massages
  • Diving
  • Internet
  • Bicycle Rental
  • Shopping Facilities
  • Sandy Beach
  • Romance & Honeymooners
  • Family Friendly
  • Enhanced Hygiene Concept

Note

Hotel-independent transfer information:
Speedboat: Operation for expected arrival/departure from 5 am to 11 pm // Domestic (Domestic flight): Operation expected for arrivals/departures from 9:30 am to 4 pm // Seaplane: Operation expected for arrivals/departures from 9 am to 3 pm.
Waiting times of 3 hours or more for onward transfer are possible.
There may be 1-2 stops on seaplane transfers.
For arrivals/departures outside the above times, in case of bad weather or longer waiting times upon entry, an overnight stay in Male may be necessary.
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In the Maldives, most rooms are equipped with one or two queen/king-size beds. For an occupancy of 2 adults + 1 or 2 children, there may only be 1 or 2 large beds available in total. Accordingly, it may happen that with 2 adults + 1 or 2 children in one room, one child has to sleep in the parents' bed.
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Please note that rooms with direct pool/sea access can only be booked for travelers with children aged 7 and over for safety reasons.
All flight transfers and most boat transfers (depending on the island's location) are only carried out during the day. Therefore, an overnight stay in Male (near the airport) may be necessary.
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The baggage allowance for seaplanes is 20 kg + 3 kg hand luggage per person. Excess baggage must be paid for on site (approx. 5 USD per kg). Excess baggage is usually delivered later by boat.
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In the Maldives, sinks or even bathtubs/whirlpools may be integrated openly into the general living area of the hotel room without spatial separation.

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