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LUX* South Ari Atoll

5.0 star property

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Outdoor pool
Terrace/patio
7 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Fitness facility
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • All inclusive
  • Hot Tub
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Room service
  • Spa

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South Ari Atoll, Dhidhoofinolhu Island
  • Ari Atoll
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Dhigurah Beach
    ‪31 min walk‬
  • Dhidhoofinolhu Marina
  • Maamigili Island (VAM)

Room options

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Temptation Pool Villa | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Temptation Pool Villa

  • 2368 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Romantic Pool Water Villa | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Romantic Pool Water Villa

  • 1184 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Water Villa | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Water Villa

  • 1055 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Beach Pool Villa

  • 1249 sq ft
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Beach Pavilion

  • 646 sq ft
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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LUX* Villa | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes

LUX* Villa

  • 3875 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Beach Villa

  • 1023 sq ft
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Villa, 1 King Bed (Romantic Beach Pool) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Villa, 1 King Bed (Romantic Beach Pool)

  • 1248 sq ft
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Family Room (Lagoon Pavilion)

  • 1399 sq ft
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

  • 1292 sq ft
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About this property

LUX* South Ari Atoll

5-star Dhidhoofinolhu Island resort with coffee shop/cafe
Guests of this beach resort will appreciate convenient onsite amenities such as a hot tub and a fitness center.
LUX* South Ari Atoll offers 193 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Beds feature premium bedding. Satellite television is provided.

Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, bidets, and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include irons/ironing boards.

Recreational amenities at the resort include a hot tub, a sauna, and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

LUX* Me Spa has 4 treatment rooms. Massages are available on the beach and in the spa; other services include facials, body scrubs, and body treatments. The spa is open daily.
Some rates at LUX* South Ari Atoll are all-inclusive. These rates include onsite meals and beverages, and may include taxes and gratuities. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages, and other amenities.

In addition to a full-service spa, LUX* South Ari Atoll features a hot tub and a sauna. Dining is available at one of the resort's 7 restaurants and guests can grab coffee at the coffee shop/café. The property also has a snack bar/deli. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the resort's 2 bars/lounges. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.

A business center is on site at this 5-star property. This luxury resort also offers a fitness center, spa services, and a library.

LUX* South Ari Atoll is a smoke-free property.

MIXE - This beachfront buffet restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).
East Market and East Bar - Overlooking the ocean, this buffet restaurant specializes in Asian cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Allegria - Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Senses - This beachfront restaurant serves dinner only. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Umami - Overlooking the ocean, this diner specializes in Japanese cuisine and serves dinner only. Reservations are required. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

All inclusive details

All-inclusive room rates at LUX* South Ari Atoll are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Food and beverages

Buffet and à la carte meals, snacks, and beverages included
In-room minibar (some restrictions)

Water activities

Kayaking
Snorkeling
Snorkeling excursions

Land activities

Fitness facilities
Tennis

Lessons/classes/games

Pilates
Yoga

Entertainment

Onsite entertainment and activities
Access to onsite nightclubs
Onsite live performances
Theme parties

Languages

Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), Dutch, English, French, German, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 7 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Allegria
  • East Market and East Bar
  • MIXE
  • Senses
  • Umami

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Beach yoga
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's club
  • Ecotours
  • Fishing
  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Motor boating
  • Personal motorized watercraft
  • Playground
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Sailing
  • Sauna
  • Spa tub
  • Steam room
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball
  • Water skiing
  • Windsurfing

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Baby bath
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Free crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Stroller

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No elevator

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Day bed
  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer to the property via Airplane and must arrange the transfers by contacting the property before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
This property is accessible only by seaplane transfer from Velana International Airport (MLE). The flight is 25-35 minutes in duration. Guests must contact the property with their international flight details at least 4 days before their expected arrival date so that the property can pre-book seaplane transfers (surcharge). Any flight booking made within 3 days before arrival is subject to availability.
Guests will have access to the seaplane lounge at Velana Airport while they wait for their flight to the property. Seaplane transfers are provided by a third party and transfers in connection with all international flights will be arranged by them. Every effort will be made to transfer guests to the resort within 2 hours of their arrival at the lounge. Seaplane operating hours between the resort and the airport are available from 6 AM to 4 PM (during daylight hours only).
Seaplane baggage allowance is 44 pounds (20 kilograms) for checked bags, and 11 pounds (5 kilograms) for carry-on bags, per person. Fees of USD 5 per kilogram apply for excess baggage, excluding taxes.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 198 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 12.00 per person, per night
  • Airplane transfer per adult: USD 495 (roundtrip)
  • Airplane transfer per child: USD 248 (roundtrip), from 2 to 11 years old

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

The listed mandatory transfer fee applies for stays from February 1, 2025 - January 31, 2026. The transfer fee is USD 470 per adult and USD 235 per child, from January 6 - 31, 2025.

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 198 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Drones and aerial surveillance devices are not permitted at this property.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

LUX South Ari Atoll Resort Dhidhoofinolhu Island
LUX Hotel Maldives
LUX South Ari Atoll Dhidhoofinolhu Island
Maldives LUX
LUX South Ari Atoll Hotel
LUX South Ari Atoll
LUX* South Ari Atoll Resort
LUX* South Ari Atoll Resort Villas
LUX* South Ari Atoll Dhidhoofinolhu Island
LUX* South Ari Atoll Resort Dhidhoofinolhu Island

LUX* South Ari Atoll Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 237 out of 298 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 48 out of 298 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 298 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 298 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 298 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jezreel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is beautiful with a lot of dining options.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Agostinho, Luanda

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Manuel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing All was as showed and described Great place the getaway with that someone special on your live I will come back several times and enjoyed as the very first time.!!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abdel elah

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property all around. Plenty of food options. I’d definitely recommend the all inclusive deal. Lots of activities for couples and families. Fantastic staff and customer service all around. The island in itself is gorgeous. It’s about 2 km long with a sand bar at low tide that connects it to a neighboring local island (although crossing over is not allowed). Very walkable and they offer club cars and bikes if you prefer not to walk. Diving center and water sports facilities on premises. Highly recommended.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Brian, Turner

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reception staff was not good the Watters bartenders and house keeper were outstanding specially Mode and Jomon a very special thank you to them they made our trip great!!! And welcomed us like family
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Mark, Cheltenham

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location and an amazing place. Staff were so friendly and helpful. We really enjoyed our stay. The only reason I dropped one star overall is that I felt the food and drinks were very overpriced considering the good but not excellent quality. We were stunned by the buffet cost considering we are not big eaters.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

dhanesh

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sistla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tashia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing week. Incredible facilities and staff. Food was outstanding and the diving was the absolute best! Service from all staff was impeccable. Highly recommend Lux to anyone looking for a relaxing vacation!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lux South ari atoll exceeded my expectations in every way. We initially booked because we knew it was near an area where whale sharks are frequently encountered and we wanted an overwater villa with an infinity pool. We booked through hotels.com/Expedia where I have gold status- we received an upgraded villa (from romance to temptation villa) and 20% off of spa services. We also received several branded gifts from the hotel- a caftan, hat, fan, bracelet. The attention to detail was phenomenal- staff knew our itinerary (moving on to a dive liveaboard after the hotel, time and location we needed to be to meet the boat, etc). We were given a concierge at check in which allowed us to communicate via WhatsApp with her the length of the stay. The room: We arrived early (before check in) and our room wasn’t ready yet, so we were assigned a room that we could stay in while waiting for ours to be cleaned. This was on the main island and we thought it was nice overall- it had a very cute private outdoor shower and tub and the decor was nice. When we were brought to our new room, the temptation villa, it was completely unbelievable. There was a sitting area with a cut out in the floor where we could watch the fish swim under the villa. We had the all inclusive package - so the mini bar was included which consisted of various juices and sodas, a bottle of gin and vodka, a bottle of red and white wine, and snacks. The bathroom was MUCH upgraded from the other standard room.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Husam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All i need to say is WOW. The property, the staff, the great variety of food and the villas! The staff at LUX exceeded our expectations which made our honeymoon so perfect. This is the place to go!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Elena

Traveled with family
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Abdel elah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An excellent all around resort to enjoy the sun and the beach in the Maldives. The island is big enough for privacy and seclusion yet intimate and walkable. The all inclusive option is well worth it and the food/drinks are great. I’d highly recommend this property if you’re considering a visit to the Maldives.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Stephanie Erin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is AMAZING. Our room (the Water Villa) was the most beautiful room I have ever stayed in and I honestly could have stayed in the room the whole time and been happy. Every single restaurant is incredible and delicious. If you just want to eat and relax you'll be in heaven. However if you want activities- the resort also has those. In 5 days I still didn't have enough time to do all I wanted. A lot of the activities overlap which can make it a bit difficult to get to everything. But they are very worth it. The staff is friendly and kind. Special shout outs to Allan the chef, Mofezul the driver, and the marine biologists whose names I forgot. My one complaint is there was a fair bit of miscommunication. I had booked several activities prior to my trip and found that most werent done when I got there. Multiple times staff seemed to be confused on what restaurants were open. We actually gave up the 1st night and just got room service after being taken to 2 closed restaurant. Our honeymoon arrangements werent done though they did get to it later in the week. Because of some cancellations due to poor weather (not the resorts fault of course) I was not able to do manta ray snorkeling or see a manta ray which bummed me out. I must have talked to 3 separate staff members about this. Then as I was waiting for the seaplane to leave the resort, a staff member told me they come to the dock most nights and staff could text me to come see them! That would have been nice to know.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wow, wow, wow! Resort was amazing! Food and drinks were great! Staff went above and beyond in helping in every way!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Give more water to guests
I am very pleased with the staff,they are friendly,helpful,greetings are superb. The island itself is spectacular. Food can be more varieties,but the easter feast and thai night was great. The only thing i could bring up about is the drinking water. We only get 2 bottles(2L)of water daily for three of us and it was boiling hot there every day. I would say a room should have at least 4 bottles of water each day( provided that all the outdoor walks/ cycling makes u dehydrated,activities and all the walks from wAter villa to reception/beach. I really dont understand water is so basic to a 5star hotel but its so hard to get. One morning i called room service to get me 2 bottles of water and i waited for an hour. No one came so i walk to the housekeeping kiosk myself and ask for water there from staff. Water is so very minimal basic in such hot place Also,one morning we hire kayak So i expect to have water at reception or watersports centre or even the lagoon bar, but they dont provide. Reception said they dont have, cafe Lux said they dont have, lagoon bar said they dont have and at last we begged the water sports centre for water. How bad it feels that i need to beg for water there as im with a kid. Everything was good except i think they need more water stations for guests. That tiny 5litre water dispenser at the beach/ reception with some fruit inside is always drank up/ empty. There should be more water stations on the island.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Whitney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Incredibly property - highly recommend!
We stayed at LUX* South Ari Atoll for seven nights on the second/last leg our honeymoon, and it was absolutely wonderful. The property is vast, very well maintained and groomed. The staff was incredibly hospitable and kind, so professional and helpful. Our overwater villa was amazing, so big and designed intentionally with lots of great little details. The food was excellent, there were so many options (highly recommend all-inclusive, not much red tape at all). The spa experience was immaculate (we went a few times). There are so many fun activities and events around the island at all times. Sometimes this stuff is cheesy at certain resorts, but it wasn't here. We played beachside chess, pool, used the gym, played tennis, paddle-boarded, never got to the bocci or badminton courts - there is more than enough to do. The shuttles run up and down the island constantly so it's easy to get around, but we preferred the walking path - everything is stunning. Our favorite part was the staff, everyone was SO great. This trip has a special place in our hearts and we look forward to brining our family back one day. We cannot recommend this property enough, we would stay there again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

HENG BENG

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Van Hoang

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful resort would come back again
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anastasia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing luxurious place! Best trip. The food is amazing. The staff is incredible. Gorgeous nature and water. I do think that rooms can use some upgrading but other than that it’s the most amazing resort!
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nish

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Franklin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Above and beyond
My stay was the most spectacular, Food, Scenery, Cleanliness, Hospitality, and staff were well above and beyond. From the dock greeting with warm welcomes and best wishes, EVERY SINGLE PERSON on staff made me feel at home as well as VIP. I wish I could give an 8-star review but 5 is the limit. Great amenities or if you just want a lazy day it works out great as well, I think I found a new happy place.
Lagoon villa
Sunrise
Lagoon bar and beach
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My wife and I needed a well deserved holiday and Lux South Ari Atoll did not disappoint. From the time we arrived until the moment we left it felt like paradise. The weather was perfect even though we went off season. The staff was gracious, courteous and helpful. The food at each establishment was good; some better than others depending on your preference. Our villa was amazing. It was a birthday and wedding anniversary week and they completely were attentive to each occasion. I left with no regrets.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kimnova, Houston

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The whole property was stunning! Food was amazing and high quality. Babysitting/daycare was the best part of the resort. They were able to take care of my child while my husband and I were about to relax and enjoy the beaches. The staff there went above and beyond. I just wished I stayed longer! Will def be back.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022