This is absolutely the best resort in Maldives. The people make all the difference - friendly, genuine and attentive. The experience and memories created are priceless, from island treasure hunt, immaculate coffee and movie nights. The food at all the restaurants are exquisite and delicious. It is amazing how many chefs this resort has. The beauty of the nature is stunning - from sunsets to blue lagoons and even the dancing sea grass. Highly recommended for families and couples.
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LUX South Ari Atoll Resort & Villas
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About this stay
Set in South Ari Atoll, LUX South Ari Atoll Resort & Villas is a 5-star resort. Its listing includes a private beach, a swimming pool and spa treatments. Guests rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 980 reviews.
The feed lists 64 facilities for LUX South Ari Atoll Resort & Villas. For food and drink it names snack bar / café, barber/beauty salon, bars, breakfast and breakfast in room. On the water side the list includes canoe, diving, fishing, surf and water sports.
Wellness and leisure entries: barber/beauty salon, fitness center, massage, outdoor pool and pool bar. In the rooms the listing mentions air conditioning, bath, bathrobe, free wi-fi, hairdryer and iron and board. Services include 24-hour front desk, 24-hour security, babysitting service, concierge and express check in.
A private beach is part of the listed facilities.
Facilities
- 24-hour front desk
- 24-hour security
- Air conditioning
- Babysitting service
- Badminton
- Snack bar / café
- Barber/Beauty Salon
- Bars
- Bath
- Bathrobe
- Breakfast
- Breakfast in room
- Buffet
- Business Center
- Canoe
- Coffee
- Concierge
- Darts
All 64 facilities
- Dinner
- Diving
- DVD
- Entertainment activities
- Express check in
- Family rooms
- First aid
- Fishing
- Fitness Center
- Free Wi-Fi
- Games room
- Garden
- Hairdryer
- Internet access
- Iron and board
- Laundry Service
- Lunch
- Massage
- Minibar
- Non smoking rooms
- Outdoor pool
- Picnic area
- Playground
- Pool bar
- Private beach
- Restaurant
- Room Service
- Safe
- Sauna
- Security Features
- Shuttle service
- Slippers
- Smoke detector
- Smoking area
- Spa
- Special diets
- Steam room
- Surf
- Swimming pool
- TV
- Table tennis
- Telephone
- Tennis court
- Terrace
- Water sports
- Yoga
Photos
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Getting there
LUX South Ari Atoll Resort & Villas lies about 105 km in a straight line from Velana International Airport, the country's main gateway near Malé. The nearest domestic airport is Maamigili, roughly 7.1 km away, which matters if your transfer combines a domestic flight with a boat ride.
Resorts this far from Malé are usually reached by seaplane, or by a domestic flight followed by a boat ride; the resort confirms which applies and the timing, and seaplanes fly in daylight only.
The nearest other stays in this guide are Dhontakuru Guest House (2.2 km), White Tern Maldives (2.2 km) and Whales Lodge (2.4 km). On resort islands, neighbours are usually separate islands reached only by boat, so distance says little about walking access.
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LUX South Ari Atoll Resort & Villas averages 4.8 out of 5 across 980 reviews. A selection, quoted as written:
WE LOVE YOU ELENA! Elena has been the kindest and bestest hostess ever! She is always with a smile, takes care of us and made sure that we are comfortable. LUX* has the BEST RESORT FOOD seriously. Even though the food is on the pricier side but my family felt that it was worth the price, we really loved Umami and Allergia (sorry forgot the spelling)! The breakfast was AMAZING also damn I’ll return just for the food and hospitality. THUMBS UP and thank you Elena once again!!
We came to Lux for my sisters 30th birthday and it’s sad to say that we had a very bad experience. The hospitality was very poor and the guest services too. We landed at 7 am in the morning which the staff had been informed prior but our sea plane was booked for 1030 am even though there were earlier departures, on landing we informed our guest service person to book us on all activities that involved snorkeling and we had even emailed them regarding that a week prior, while some activities got cancelled cause of the weather a lot of others we were told were already fully booked even before they letting us know about it. The manager and the team could barely help us with anything besides…
Good to know
Families: the facility list includes babysitting service, family rooms and playground.
Accessibility: wheelchair access is not listed; contact the property before booking if it matters.
Connectivity: wi-fi or internet access appears in the facility list.
Arrival: a shuttle or transfer service is listed; the boat or flight schedule is set by the property.
Before you book LUX South Ari Atoll Resort & Villas, check what the rate includes: Maldives rates can be quoted with or without the green tax, service charge, meals and the transfer from Malé, and transfers are often priced per person. The booking page shows the inclusions for your exact dates and party.
About South Ari Atoll
South Ari Atoll has 167 stays in this guide: 20 resorts and 147 local-island guesthouses. By guest score weighted for review volume, LUX South Ari Atoll Resort & Villas ranks 5 of the 70 rated stays here. The average guest score across the atoll's rated stays is 4.6 out of 5.
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.
Read the South Ari Atoll guide for reefs, transfers and what to do, or browse all 167 stays in South Ari.
Questions about LUX South Ari Atoll Resort & Villas
Where is LUX South Ari Atoll Resort & Villas?
LUX South Ari Atoll Resort & Villas is in South Ari Atoll, Maldives, about 105 km in a straight line from Velana International Airport. The nearest other stay in this guide is Dhontakuru Guest House (2.2 km).
Is LUX South Ari Atoll Resort & Villas a resort or a guesthouse?
LUX South Ari Atoll Resort & Villas is listed as a resort. It carries a 5-star rating in the supplier feed.
What do guests say about LUX South Ari Atoll Resort & Villas?
Guests rate LUX South Ari Atoll Resort & Villas 4.8 out of 5 across 980 reviews.
What facilities does LUX South Ari Atoll Resort & Villas have?
The feed lists 64 facilities, including a private beach, a pool, spa treatments, diving and a restaurant.
How do you get to LUX South Ari Atoll Resort & Villas from the airport?
LUX South Ari Atoll Resort & Villas is about 105 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 7.1 km away. The property confirms the exact transfer and timing.
Is LUX South Ari Atoll Resort & Villas suitable for families with children?
The facility list for LUX South Ari Atoll Resort & Villas includes babysitting service, family rooms and playground. Ask the property about age rules and cots for your dates.
What other stays are near LUX South Ari Atoll Resort & Villas?
The nearest other stays in this guide are Dhontakuru Guest House (2.2 km), White Tern Maldives (2.2 km) and Whales Lodge (2.4 km).
How do I check availability at LUX South Ari Atoll Resort & Villas?
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