Property Highlights
Challenge yourself to a flyboarding-hoverboarding session. Follow it up with kitesurfing, waterskiing or wakeboarding. Jetskiing will seem tame after these adventures but is a good experience nevertheless.Gentler pursuits such as snorkelling, stand-up paddleboarding, topcat sailing, fishing and catamaran excursions can be enjoyed too. A not-to-be-missed experience is diving and the PADI-diving courses offered by Lux* South Ari Atoll Resort & Villas can be enjoyed by everyone aged 10 and above.Facilities for tennis, cycling and volleyball are available. For kids and teens, there are dedicated clubs with age-appropriate activities and games including treasure hunts.For teens, activities include local dance and language classes, and adventure trips. Relaxation in the form of massages, yoga sessions, and other spa therapies await you at Lux* South Ari Atoll Resort & Villas.The spa has 15 spa villas including 4 overwater treatment spaces, a hammam, plunge pools and a hair salon. In addition, there are 2 infinity pools and 4 km of private beaches where you can simply lounge and enjoy the views.Other facilities include a 24-hour front desk, contactless check-in/check-out, a boutique, an on-site doctor and themed evenings. Daily housekeeping, laundry, currency exchange and concierge services are available.Hindi and English-speaking staff are there for assistance.
There are 193 pavilions and villas spread across the beach and over the lagoon.
With 11 eateries, the Lux* South Ari Atoll Resort & Villas offers diverse dining choices. Guests can also avail of 24-hour room service, and enjoy a choice of halal, vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free food.Start the day with an American, Asian, Continental, Italian or full English/Irish breakfast.
Activities & Nearby Attractions
- Activities that can be enjoyed within the resort include tennis, cycling, volleyball and spa sessions.
- Kids can enjoy age-appropriate activities and games including treasure hunts.
- Teens can have fun with activities such as adventure trips as well as local dance and language classes.
- Relax at either of the 2 infinity pools and witness stunning sunsets.
- There is 4 km of private beaches where you can simply lounge and enjoy the views.
- Enjoy water sports such as flyboarding, hoverboarding, kitesurfing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and jetskiing.
- Snorkel, dive and surf in the Maldivian waters.
- Sign up for sunset cruises, picnic on deserted islands, and explore local islands.
How to Reach the Property
The Lux* South Ari Atoll Resort & Villas offers seaplane transfers from Male International Airport during the day. It is a 25-minute flight and costs USD 390 per adult, USD 195 per child (2 to 11 years) , and is free for infants (up to 1 year) . Domestic flight + speedboat transfers are available for guests arriving in the evening and at night (last domestic flight at 2300 hours) . It is a 20-minute flight followed by a 10-minute speedboat ride.Transfers are mandatory and guests have to share details of arrival and departure flights at least 72 hours prior to arrival. Payment has to be done directly at the property. The property will arrange for the transfer and share details such as pick-up point, a kiosk at the airport etc.
