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About staying in South Ari Atoll
South Ari Atoll, known administratively as Alif Dhaal, lies about 96 km in a straight line from Velana International Airport. The atoll offers 172 places to stay, split between 21 resorts on their own islands and 151 guesthouses on inhabited local islands. There are no city hotels. Of the 70 rated stays, the average guest score is 4.6 out of 5. 59 stays list a private beach and 101 list diving, reflecting the atoll's appeal for both beach and underwater interests. Accommodation ranges from resort islands to guesthouse-based stays, giving travellers a choice between fully self-contained resorts and local island settings.
South Ari Atoll has 167 stays in this guide: 20 resorts and 147 local-island guesthouses.
Its centre lies about 96 km from Velana International Airport.
70 stays have guest reviews, averaging 4.6 out of 5.
The list includes 20 five-star properties, 57 stays listing a private beach and 99 stays listing diving.
Planning the trip? The South Ari Atoll guide covers transfers, reefs and things to do.
South Ari Atoll: questions
How many resorts and guesthouses are there in South Ari Atoll?
This guide lists 167 stays in South Ari Atoll: 20 resorts and 147 local-island guesthouses. Resorts occupy their own islands; guesthouses sit on inhabited local islands.
How do you get to South Ari Atoll from Velana airport?
The centre of South Ari Atoll is about 96 km in a straight line from Velana International Airport, so the transfer is usually by seaplane, or by a domestic flight and a boat. The nearest domestic airport is Maamigili, about 20 km away. None of the stays here is within about 45 km of the airport, the usual speedboat range.
Which stays in South Ari Atoll have overwater villas?
Radisson Blu Resort Maldives show overwater or water villas in their listing name or photos. The supplier facility lists have no overwater field, so other stays may have them too.
How many stays in South Ari Atoll list a private beach or diving?
57 stays in South Ari Atoll list a private beach and 99 stays list diving among their facilities.
Which stays in South Ari Atoll have the best guest scores?
Weighted for review volume, the highest-rated are Constance Moofushi Maldives (4.9 from 702 reviews), Machchafushi Island Resort & Spa Maldives The Centara Collection (4.8 from 1,620 reviews) and Vilamendhoo Island Resort & Spa (4.8 from 1,319 reviews). The average across 70 rated stays in South Ari Atoll is 4.6 out of 5.
How many five-star stays are there in South Ari Atoll?
20 stays in South Ari Atoll carry a five-star rating in the supplier feed, out of 167 stays listed.
Which stays in South Ari Atoll are closest to Velana airport?
Measured in a straight line, the closest are Viva Beach & Spa Maldives (74 km), Local Travel Beach (74 km) and Ocean Beach Inn Maldives (74 km).
Which stays in South Ari Atoll have the most guest reviews?
Villa Park Sun Island Resort (4,885 reviews), Machchafushi Island Resort & Spa Maldives The Centara Collection (1,620 reviews) and Vilamendhoo Island Resort & Spa (1,319 reviews) have the most reviews in the feed.
Are there family-friendly stays in South Ari Atoll?
100 stays in South Ari Atoll list family features such as family rooms, a kids' pool, babysitting or a playground. Use the facilities filter on this page to see them.
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