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Purely Maldives Ltd
Compass House,
24 Baddesley Close, North Baddesley
Hampshire SO52 9DR
United Kingdom
The West Point wing of LUX* South Ari Atoll from 1 May to 31 July 2024 inclusively will be subject to enhancement works. During this time, the island will embark on product enhancement works of all Water Villas and the LUX* Villa.
The Maldives is one of those places that continue to pop up on travellers’ bucket lists. And for a very good reason. If you’ve fantasized about living a–lavish–Robinson Crusoe life on a faraway tropical island, you’re in the right place. At LUX* South Ari Atoll, you will ride your bicycle along the jetty, swim alongside whale sharks, hang out in your bungalow on stilts, dine at any of the eight restaurants, dance the night away, partake in marine conservation… Whatever it is you love, you’ll find it here at LUX* South Ari Atoll.
Paradise is made of this! An island resort, surrounded by a crystal-clear lagoon and miles and miles of ocean in shades of blue and turquoise.
This is the place for a real break, far removed from the bustle of modern life, on a beautiful island, full of tropical greenery, surrounded by a fabulous lagoon, perfect for swimming and snorkelling and close to the Maldives’ best dive sites.
The Maldives is famous for its marine diversity and especially for its whale-sharks, which average well over 20 feet in length. The country has some of the most fabulous sites for diving in the world and luxurious LUX* Maldives is the ideal base. The most beautiful sites are less than an hour from the Resort. The boat journey makes diving trips even more enjoyable. Guests set out in dhonis, a traditional Maldivian form of boat, and an experience in itself.
The sea is never closer than in the exclusive Water Villas, standing on stilts over the lagoon. You can simply slip from your own private deck into the water.
The island is 25 minutes from Malé by seaplane.
If you daydream of living in a chic beach hut on a tropical island with all the comforts of home, this is it.
You can't be closer to the beach even if you tried. Our thatched-roof beach pavilion is as chic as can be. There's the possibility of having interconnected rooms, making this a suitable fit for families with little travellers in tow or friends who like to go on double-dates.
Adjoining rooms, rollaway/extra beds and free cribs/infant beds available on request, subject to availability.
Room Size: 60m²
Maximum Occupancy: 2 Adults + 1 Teen or 1 Child or 1 Infant
Ever wondered what it's like to live on a desert tropical island? Yeah, us too. So we built the dreamiest Beach Villa.
Picture this: Living in a chic thatched-roof bungalow on the prettiest beach imaginable. Chilling in your bathtub in a tropical indoor-outdoor bathroom. Reading a book on your terrace facing the ocean. Sounds like heaven to us!
Adjoining rooms, rollaway/extra beds and free cribs/infant beds available on request, subject to availability.
Room Size : 95 sqm
Maximum Occupancy: 3 Adults or 2 Adults + 2 Teens or 2 Children or 1 Infant
If postcard perfect holidays are your motto, you'll love our chic bungalow on the beach.
A beach bungalow. The prettiest private pool. Amenities perfectly attuned to the traveler looking to unwind.The dreamiest indoor-outdoor bathroom there could be. Welcome to your home in the Maldives.
Adjoining rooms, rollaway/extra beds and free cribs/infant beds available on request, subject to availability.
Room Size: 116 sqm
Maximum Occupancy: 3 Adults or 2 Adults + 2 Teens or 2 Children or 1 Infant
If postcard perfect holidays are your motto, you'll love our chic bungalow on the beach.
A beach bungalow. The prettiest private pool. Amenities perfectly attuned to the traveler looking to unwind.The dreamiest indoor-outdoor bathroom there could be. Welcome to your home in the Maldives.
Adjoining rooms, rollaway/extra beds and free cribs/infant beds available on request, subject to availability.
Room Size: 116 sqm
Maximum Occupancy: 3 Adults or 2 Adults + 2 Teen or 2 Children or 1 Infant
Two interconnected thatched-roof beach bungalows for families and friends with separate entrances for extra privacy.
If you daydream of living in a chic beach hut on a tropical island with all the comforts of home, this is it. You can't be closer to the beach even if you tried. Our thatched-roof family beach pavilion is as chic as can be. The two interconnected bungalows are a suitable fit for families with little travellers in tow or friends who like to go on double-dates. The separate entrances give a little more privacy.
Room Size: 120 sqm
Maximum Occupancy: 4 Adults + 2 Teens or 2 Children or 2 Infants or 2 Adults + 4 Teens or 4 Children or 2 Infants
There are few voyages more glamorous than escaping to the Maldives with its desert island feel and crystal-clear waters.
Make our Family Lagoon Pavilion your tropical home on the beach. As a matter of fact, you can't be closer to the beach even if you tried. That makes it a good choice for families with a tribe of little travellers in tow who want nothing more than to build sandcastles or explore the island. This villa is one unit with one entrance leading to two separate entrances, perfect for families with kids or teens who want some privacy as well.
Room Size: 130 sqm
Maximum Occupancy: 4 Adults + 2 Teens or 2 Children or 2 Infants or 2 Adults + 4 Teens or 4 Children or 2 Infants
Even globe-trotters need a break from time to time.
As hoteliers with a love for travel, we know how important a good night's sleep is. Feeling like you have a home away from home is the best feeling. Our Maldives water villa is that home, but on stilts and with the Indian Ocean as your swimming pool!
Adjoining rooms, rollaway/extra beds and free cribs/infant beds available on request, subject to availability.
Room Size: 98 sqm
Maximum Occupancy: 3 Adults or 2 Adults + 2 Teens or 2 Children or 1 Infant
A favorite among couples. Cozy, light and chic, this villa on stilts is a dream come true.
110 square meters of pure romance? That sounds about right. Our water villa comes with a pool (as if the Indian Ocean wasn't enough already), a deck for lazing in the sun, a hanging bird's nest swing, a flight of steps to the lagoon, and all the imaginable comforts. Did someone say drop-down projector in bed?
Adjoining rooms, rollaway/extra beds and free cribs/infant beds available on request, subject to availability.
Room Size: 110 sqm
Maximum Occupancy: 2 Adults + 1 Teen or 1 Child or 1 Infant
Lazy mornings. A good night's sleep. Just one dive separates your bed from the Maldivian waters. What's not to love?
Couples, say hello to our three Temptation Pool Water Villa designed just for you. Slip into your robes and make the most of your days (and nights) in the Maldives. The hardest decision you'll have to make is 14-meter private infinity pool, jacuzzi, or infinite lagoon? Good thing you can have it all.
Adjoining rooms, rollaway/extra beds and free cribs/infant beds available on request, subject to availability.
Room Size: 220 sqm
Maximum Occupancy: 2 Adults + 1 Teen or 1 Child or 1 Infant
Our presidential suite is perfect for travellers seeking simple-yet-stylish luxury.
This villa comes with a butler, private buggy service, premium bicycles and a selection of wine and spirits. The villa is located at the tip of the jetty, which means unobstructed views, secluded relaxation and a front-row seat overlooking the sunsets from your own infinity pool. Thatched roofs, white-washed wood, floor-to-ceiling glass panes, and see-through glass floors create a stylish seaside heaven. The round bathtub in the spacious bathroom is a signature must-try!
Adjoining rooms, rollaway/extra beds and free cribs/infant beds available on request, subject to availability.
Room Size: 360 sqm
Maximum Occupancy: 2 Adults + 2 Teen or 2 Children or 1 Infant
$ | £ | € | |
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Adult (12+) | 390 | 327 | 351 |
Child (2-11 years) | 195 | 164 | 176 |
Infant (0-1 years) | Free of charge |
$ | £ | € | |
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Adult (12+) | 410 | 344 | 369 |
Child (2-11 years) | 205 | 172 | 185 |
Infant (0-1 years) | Free of charge |
Latest recommended arrival 15:00 hrs
LUX* South Ari Atoll has a superb range of restaurants and bars, set in stunning locations.
MIXE
7am to 10.30am / 6:30pm to 10pm
Savour the essence of authentic island living at MIXE. With tables set out on the beach under thatched roofs and slow turning ceiling fans, 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. In the evening, enjoy genuine island entertainment performed by talented local performers.
SENSES BAR AND LOUNGE
Lounge & Bar 10 am to Midnight
Senses Bar and Lounge offers a selection of cocktails, rums, liqueurs, beers and spirits, as well as a refreshing selection of Sri Lankan teas in the afternoon. It also offers light Indian Ocean lunches in the shade, or by the pool if you don't feel like visiting one of our more formal restaurants. Relish a light snack in the evening while swaying gently in a giant hammock.
SENSES RESTAURANT
Lunch 12 pm to 3 pm / Dinner 6.30 pm to 10 pm
Inspired by Middle Eastern and Indian Ocean cuisine, Senses never fails to delights with its tempting menu of tagines, tandoori prawns and unique tropical sorbets. Tastebuds tingling yet? Enjoy a light lunch of fresh salads, grills and local seafood, then take a seat at the water’s edge overlooking the infinity pool for an exquisite à la carte dinner under the stars.
EAST MARKET
7am to 10:30am / 6:30pm to 10pm
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 – our terraces promise heart-stopping 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.
EAST BAR
5pm to midnight
A deck with swinging double seats and loungers-for-two on catamaran nets floating above turquoise waters – this hip little hangout is an atmospheric rendezvous. Sunset cocktail or low-key nightcap? Our above-the-water bar doesn’t just invite you to relax with exactly the chilled drink you wanted – we insist. Spend an evening socialising at this picturesque perch (we say ‘on the island twice), and we suggest you stray from the deck that overlooks our island and the ocean to find the biggest surprise that awaits… Seek out the secret under-the-sea-themed musical space where you may be tempted to take your drinks and start dancing. Can’t see it? Or hear it? All we’re saying is this: it might be where you least expect it...
ALLEGRIA RESTAURANT
6.30 pm to 10pm
Escape to the Mediterranean embrace of Allegria, here on our deck or right the beach. Quality Italian ingredients, and authentic southern European recipes, all created with expertise in an open kitchen that invites guests to spy our skilled chefs creating 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.
LAGOON BAR
Bar Service 10:00am to 5:30pm / Lunch 12pm to 5pm
Right by the beach, with a front-row view of the sunrise, this sociable enclave is situated near our reception, right by the watersports centre. Unwind to an island soundtrack and reggae vibes, while sharing your experiences from the last dive or your exciting watersports session. No wonder you tell us this is one of your favourite laid-back watering holes in the world.
UMAMI
6:30pm to 10pm
It’s not just about full flavours in a chic, contemporary setting – UMAMI is as dedicated to drama as it is delicious dinners. A bright-red coral reef artwork covers one wall, competing with the theatrics of the knife-wielding, grill-tickling chefs. 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. More visual thrills await thanks to the head chef’s entertaining teppanyaki skills. Drink connoisseurs have 30 sakés and nine fine Japanese whiskies with which to toast this remarkable dining experience.
CAFÉ LUX*
6am to 6pm
Excellent coffee is a must, not a luxury; that’s why you’ll find a Café LUX* at the heart of LUX* South Ari Atoll. Café LUX* has revolutionised the world of hotel coffee, and our commitment remains clear: to offer our guests the finest barista-made coffee, day or night. Great coffee begins with freshly ground beans, so we roast our own in our on-site roasting rooms, which can be explored on our aromatic behind-the-scenes tour. Our 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.
VELI BAR
Bar Service 9am to 5:30pm / Lunch Service 12pm to 5pm
Here, near the crystal-clear swimming pool that extends out to sea, with shimmering views of the lagoon on three sides, pause at the Veli Pool Bar next to the water, and enjoy a refreshing drink as you soak up those incredible watery views.
BEACH ROUGE
Bar Service : 10:30 pm to 00:00am
Food Service 12pm to 10pm
You’ve heard the album, now enjoy the ambience as you eat, drink and make merry. Pick at 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… And your feet in the sand, eyes on the lagoon view and the breeze in your hair. That’s a recipe for good times.
Water Sports
The reef area itself is full of colourful specimens, many peculiar to the region.
The boathouse organises trips for snorkelling over the reefs, as well as catamaran excursions.
Windsurfing, rubber ring and banana rides, water-skiing, wakeboards, jet-skiing, pedal boats and kayaks are also all available.
The boathouse also arranges catamaran and windsurfing lessons, given by staff trained by the VDWS, the German watersports training centre.
Land-based Activities
A wide variety of activities are available, including beach volley, table tennis, tennis courts, a gym, billiards, table football and games machines.
Kids Club
Team members are available every day to look after children aged from 3 to 12, from 9 am to 9 pm
A whole range of activities is organised for them, adapted to particular age groups, to make sure they too experience an unforgettable holiday.
Children can have lunch at the kids club between noon and 1pm. and dinner between 6.30pm. and 7.30pm.
Children below 3 years old must be accompanied by a parent or a baby sitter. A baby-sitting service, for which a fee is charged, is also available.
Teens Club
The Teens Club is a space where older youngsters can relax and have fun.
The Club has a Table Tennis, a Table Football, and games machines.
Open from 10 am to 10 pm
Excursions
Trips by high-speed launch or dhoni
Snorkelling trips (one hour or half-day)
Night fishing
Shopping on nearby islets
Cultural excursions
Champagne Sunset Cruise
Other facilities
Internet lounge
Three shops
Night Club
Infirmary with a resident doctor
Information counter
Wi-fi (free)
Diving
Water sports and diving are what Maldives is famous for! From the resort, guests can access some of the Maldives’ most beautiful sites and encounter parrot fish, eagle and sting rays, clown fish, stone fish, and whale sharks.
It is almost impossible to describe the beauty of the nearby dive sites in words. Magnificent is an understatement.
Two diving sessions are organised daily, with at least one monitor for 4 divers.
The sites are about 1.5 km apart and the fauna includes tuna fish, barracudas, king fish, eagle rays, small white sharks and turtles. Dive sites include Maamagili, suitable for beginners, Aa Thila for the more experienced and Thinfushi Beru Tila for advanced divers.
Even for those who have never dived before, Diva Maldives is the perfect place. All the monitors are qualified to run courses from beginner up to PADI level and are trained in rescue techniques. NITROX diving courses are also available.
Diva's diving centre is a Euro Divers PADI 5-star.
Spa
Imagine a spa location so exquisite that even the journey there takes your breath away.
The exclusivity of a private island where the spa is nestled in a Garden of Eden.
Lush vegetation and natural botanicals make the perfect surroundings for the 5 star deluxe Spa retreat Infinity, managed by Coconut Spa. Begin your spa journey with a warm welcome from the Balinese team at the main spa reception. Relax as your feet are bathed with water and botanicals as a welcome ritual, to prepare you for a day of serenity and tranquility. The staff will understand your needs after a detailed consultation so that they may bespoke and customise your entire spa experience.
Choose to relax in the dedicated relaxation and thermal suite exclusive to either men or women.
Benefit from the therapeutic effects of experiencing the steam room followed by the ice room and the sauna and then relax in the pool or chill out with a good book under the double canopy. Alternatively share your spa journey with a loved one in the communal relaxation area with sauna, steam, hot tub and cold plunge. Your therapist will greet you and guide you to your deluxe treatment villa to enjoy your treatment. Choose either one of the eleven treatment villas hidden privately in the Spa Garden, or opt for one of the four deluxe treatment villas over water.
With the magnificent views of the Indian Ocean, the deluxe treatment villas elevate the spa experience to another level.
Take in the views of the marine life while receiving your spa treatment or massage.
With glass bottom floors and fish swimming in and out of the coral, your mind is transported to another world.
Treatment Rooms:
10 Garden Villas with terrace and private shower and garden (70m²).
1 Garden Villa with terrace and garden private bath (70m²)
3 Double Treatment Villas on stilts over the sea (32 m²)
1 Treatment Villa on stilts over the sea, with a private bath (56 m²)
We only offer the Maldives and we have great relationships with the Management teams - so we’re confident we have the lowest rates in the world... just ask our customers!
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The Purely Maldives team have personally stayed at over 100 resorts and have been visiting this paradise for over 30 years, so with our knowledge and experience, we can organise your dream holiday with confidence adding value at every stage of your booking.
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