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LUX* South Ari Atoll

5.0 star property
Elegant beach resort and hot tub

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9.6 out of 10
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  • Gym
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Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
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  • 220 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Romantic Pool Water Villa

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Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
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TV
Premium bedding
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Day bed
  • 110 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Air conditioning
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Free cribs/infant beds
TV
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Blackout drapes/curtains
Day bed
Ceiling fan
  • 98 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Beach Pool Villa

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Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Day bed
  • 116 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Beach Pavilion

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Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Day bed
Ceiling fan
  • 60 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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LUX* Villa

Highlights

Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Day bed
  • 360 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Beach Villa

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Day bed
Ceiling fan
  • 95 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Villa, 1 King Bed (Romantic Beach Pool)

Highlights

Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Day bed
  • 116 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room (Lagoon Pavilion)

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Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Day bed
Ceiling fan
  • 130 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Day bed
Ceiling fan
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
  • 120 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

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South Ari Atoll, Dhidhoofinolhu Island

What's nearby

  • Ari Atoll - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Dhidhoofinolhu Marina - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles

Restaurants

  • Cafe' Lux
  • Mixe
  • Senses Restaurant
  • East Market
  • Amaya Resorts & Spas - Kuda Rah - Main Restaurant

About this property

LUX* South Ari Atoll

Luxury resort
At LUX* South Ari Atoll, you can look forward to a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. This resort is a great place to bask in the sun with a white sand beach, beachfront dining, and beach massages. Treat yourself to a body scrub, a facial, or a manicure/pedicure at LUX* Me Spa, the onsite spa. At the 7 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, and international cuisine. The gym offers fitness classes and yoga classes; other things to do include beach yoga, kayaking, and water skiing. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a playground and a hair salon.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Bike rentals, tennis courts, and express check-out
  • Express check-in, babysitting (surcharge), and beach towels
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, smoke-free premises, and massage treatment rooms
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 193 rooms have comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to perks like air conditioning and bathrobes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Baby baths and free infant beds
  • Bathrooms with bidets and free toiletries
  • TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and ceiling fans

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
  • Hot tub
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Motor boating
  • Personal motorized watercraft
  • Playground
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Sailing
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball
  • Water skiing
  • Windsurfing

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Baby bath
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • In-room 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
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

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. This tax does not apply to children under 2 years of age.
  • 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.

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 smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

Frequently asked questions

Is LUX* South Ari Atoll pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at LUX* South Ari Atoll?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at LUX* South Ari Atoll?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at LUX* South Ari Atoll?

Some rate plans available at this property are all-inclusive.

Where is LUX* South Ari Atoll located?

Situated in Dhidhoofinolhu Island, this luxury resort is steps from Ari Atoll and 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Dhigurah Beach.

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LUX* South Ari Atoll Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 247 out of 309 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 49 out of 309 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 309 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 309 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 309 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

10/10

Perfect
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10

Super nice hotel with great stuff and politeness. Very good food options.
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Amazing location with equally amazing staff, facilities, rooms and dining options. It really lived up to the hype.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

It was truly good place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

I love the experience unforgettable in glad I stayed at LUX
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

We had an amazing time on this beautiful island. The place is amazing but the staff really make it stand out. Everyone is so friendly and so good with the children. The wonderful and ever smiling mophiso even carried my feverish daughter to my bungalow one night. We hope we can come back soon
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Beautiful place, with it's own sand bank, very nice and friendly staff. Lots of options for food. Many photo areas throughout the island. Loved my experience. Would come back and recommend to others.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10

The property is beautiful with a lot of dining options.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

Beautiful resort would come back again
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10

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

8/10

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

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

10/10

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

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

10/10

Was amazing, but be prepared to spend
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10

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

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

10/10

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 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

10/10

Everything was to like!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10

Everything was perfect. Attention to details and thinking about what makes our stay great was just amazing. Food was fantastic and delicious. There was a lot of variety,which was great. Overall, it was absolutely perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10

Amazing
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10

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

10/10

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.
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Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10

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