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Lux South Ari Atoll

  • Location

    South Ari Atoll

  • Transfer

    Speedboat, Seaplane

  • Airport Distance

    116 minutes

  • Rating

    5.0 [7178 Reviews]

Resort Overview

The Maldives is one of those places that continue to pop up on travellers’ bucket lists, beckoning with luxurious resorts such as LUX* South Ari Atoll. And for a very good reason. If you’ve fantasized about experiencing a Maldives resort on a faraway tropical island, embodying a Robinson Crusoe lifestyle, 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, and partake in marine conservation… Whatever it is you love, you’ll find it here at our Maldives resort.

Special Offers

Unwind in luxury and let your island dreams come true at LUX* South Ari Atoll. Our Fabulous Offer invites you to plan and indulge in up to 45% off your stay. Embrace the allure of turquoise waters, white sandy beaches, and world-class dining at 8 restaurants and 5 bars. Elevate your experience with a complimentary upgrade from Special Full Board to All-Inclusive, turning every moment into a feast of relaxation and indulgence.

Applicable on all room types

Stay period: 19.04.2025 - 26.12.2025

Up to 45% off per night on Bed & Breakfast basis + Free meal plan upgrade from Full Board to All-Inclusive

 

Stay period: 27.12.2025 - 05.01.2026

Up to 30% off per night on Bed & Breakfast basis

Discover our honeymoon experience in the Maldives at LUX South Ari Atoll.

What's Included

  • Until 31.01.2026
  • A bottle of sparkling wine
  • 30-minute couples massage at LUX* ME Spa (to be taken between 10:00 am – 12:00 pm with an appointment)
  • Honeymoon celebration cake
  • Romantic bed decoration
  • Room upgrade based on availability at the time of check-in

A HEAD START ON PARADISE
Imagine waking up in your private overwater villa, with the soothing sounds of the Indian Ocean beneath you and a day ahead filled with sunshine and culinary delights. With our Hello 2026 offer, you can enjoy a 35% discount on your room rate, plus a complimentary upgrade to all-inclusive. This gives you the freedom to explore our diverse dining options, from Southeast Asian dishes to fresh seafood grills, making every meal a memorable experience. Plan your escape for 2026 and let us help you create unforgettable moments.

Applicable on all room types

Stay period: 06.01.2026 - 30.06.2026

Up to 35% off per night on Bed & Breakfast basis + Free meal plan upgrade from Full Board to All-Inclusive

Lux* Villa
LUX* VILLA
  • 360
  • Up to 3 guests
  • King/Twin

presidential suite is perfect for travelers 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!Its location at the end of the jettyButler, private buggy service and premium bicycles includedA selection of wine and spiritsThe private infinity pool, deck and sun terraceThe living room with its glass floorThe dining room perfect for dinner partyMaximum privacy and endless views of the sea

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Temptation Pool Water Villas
TEMPTATION POOL WATER VILLAS
  • 220Sqm
  • Up to 2 guests
  • King/Twin

Lazy mornings. A good night's sleep. Just one dive separates your bed from the Maldivian waters. 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 12-meter private infinity pool, jacuzzi, or infinite lagoon? Good thing you can have it all.

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Two-Bedroom Family Beach Pavilions
TWO-BEDROOM FAMILY BEACH PAVILIONS
  • 120Sqm
  • Up to 6 guests
  • King/Twin

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 travelers in two or friends who like to go on double-dates. The separate entrances give a little more privacy

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Romantic Pool Water Villas
ROMANTIC POOL WATER VILLAS
  • 110 Sqm
  • Up to 3 guests
  • King/Twin

Still its is a dream come trueA favorite among couples. Cozy, light and chic, this villa on 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?

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Romantic Beach Pool Villas
ROMANTIC BEACH POOL VILLAS
  • 136Sqm
  • Up to 4 guests
  • King/Twin

Enjoy a refreshing dip in a private infinity pool overlooking the ocean, which is just steps away from your villa. This upscale accommodation offers direct access to the beach and lagoon and all-yours swimming pool secluded in a lush garden under the swaying palm trees.

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Beach Pool Villas
BEACH POOL VILLAS
  • 116Sqm
  • Up to 3 guests
  • King/Twin

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.

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Beach Villas
BEACH VILLAS
  • 95Sqm
  • Up to 4 guests
  • King/Twin

Ever wondered what it's like to live on a desert tropical island,  So we built the dreamiest Beach Villa. 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

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Family Lagoon Pavilions
FAMILY LAGOON PAVILIONS
  • 130Sqm
  • Up to 6 guests
  • King/Twin

There are few voyages more glamorous than escaping to the LAGOON PAVILIONS 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 & teens who want some privacy as well.

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Beach Pavilions
BEACH PAVILIONS
  • 60Sqm
  • Up to 3 guests
  • King/Twin

If you daydream of living in a chic beach hut on a tropical island with all the comforts of home, this is it. 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 travelers in tow or friends who like to go on double-dates.

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Yoga & Sound Bath Aboard a Dhoni
YOGA & SOUND BATH ABOARD A DHONI

The ocean turns liquid gold, setting the scene for a meditation practice, Tibetan sound bowl therapy, breath work and yoga. There will be a refreshing detox drink and a mood-enhancing oil blend too. To float on the water to the rhythm of the tides and waves is the purest connection to nature. You will feel the mind and body reset. A cruise onboard a traditional wooden dhoni in the Maldives at golden hour

Jet Ski Safari
JET SKI SAFARI

Jet off towards the open sea where you will explore the colorful reefs and the aquatic life below, Hop on a jet ski, one of the most thrilling rides, snorkeling gear and the feeling of being on and in the water is freeing. Tides permitting, you may even land on a sandbank or at the beach for a fabulous picnic.

Whale Shark Trip with a Marine Biologist
WHALE SHARK TRIP WITH A MARINE BIOLOGIST

Join our marine biologist on a traditional wooden dhoni boat and set off to search for the gentle giants - whale sharks, LUX South Ari Atoll is the only year-round whale shark aggregation site in the whole world

Divine Dinner
DIVINE DINNER

A real bed on the beach on a secluded part of the island. The beach all to yourself. A bonfire. Candlelight. The scintillating lagoon. The starlit sky. It doesn't get more magical than this. A decadent menu crafted by our chef. Did someone say champagne? If you have ever wondered what it feels like to arrive on a desert island in the most luxurious fashion possible, this is it.

Mixe - Main Restaurant
MIXE - MAIN RESTAURANT
Open Hours: 07:00 - 10:30 Dinner 18:30 - 22:00

Mixe is set on a sandy beach under thatched roofs with slow-spinning fans for that salty breezy effect. The variety of cuisines and dishes will have your head spinning. Tuck your toes into the cool sand and your fork into your food for a delicious meal for breakfast and dinner. The chefs busying behind their stations dishing up wood-fire pizzas and stir-fries make for a buzzing atmosphere. At night, local performers add to the buzz.Opening HoursBreakfast07:00 - 10:30Dinner18:30 - 22:00 

Senses Restaurant, Bar & Lounge
SENSES RESTAURANT, BAR & LOUNGE
Open Hours: 12.pm onwards

It’s all in the name, Senses. The food is flavorful, and the cocktails colorful. And yes, its location at the edge of the infinity pool by the sea is a treat for the senses.Fresh-from-the-sea fish and grilled seafood, Morroccan-inspired tagines, curries inspired by the Indian Ocean, tropical fish coloured cocktails, ice cold beers… The bar will ensure you stay hydrated. Hungry? Take a seat poolside for lunch or under a starry sky at dinnertime.Opening HoursLunch12:00 - 15:00Dinner18:30 - 22:00Bar & Lounge09:00 - Midnight 

Allegria Italian Cuisine
ALLEGRIA ITALIAN CUISINE
Open Hours: 18:30 - 22:00

Allegria takes you from the Maldives to the Mediterranean. As for the open kitchen, it lets you take a peek at the chefs busying behind the stoves, Italian CuisineGnocchi, homemade pasta, fresh-from-the-ocean seafood, wood-fire pizzas... Italian cuisine truly is the ultimate comfort food. Dinner is served on our gorgeous deck, and right on the beach. And if you’d like an intimate, private dinner table, we’ll arrange that. Maybe it’s the quality of the ingredients or the skills of our chefs, but Allegria really hits a sweet spot.Opening HoursDinner18:30 - 22:00 

East Market - South-East Asian Restaurant & Bar
EAST MARKET - SOUTH-EAST ASIAN RESTAURANT & BAR

South-East Asian Restaurant & Bar - An overwater bar. South-east Asian cuisine bursting with flavour. Fiery hot, fried, frizzled, steamed. East Market, much like the night markets of Asia, has it all. South-east Asia’s night markets are bustling. The scents, sounds, and sights overwhelm the senses in the best possible way. East Market gathers in one place the many culinary influences of Asia. Wander through the market-style restaurant where cooks dish up vibrant dishes at breakfast and dinner time and dig into one of the world’s favourite cuisines. As for the overwater East Bar, it's exactly how a bar in the Maldives should be: all-around lagoon views, a bar on stilts, and delicious cocktails.Opening HoursBreakfast07:00 - 10:30Dinner18:30 - 22:00Bar17:00 - Midnight

Lagoon Bar
LAGOON BAR

Unwind to an island soundtrack and reggae vibes, while sharing your experiences from the last dive or your exciting water sports session. No wonder you tell us this is one of your favorite laid-back watering holes in the world. Right by the beach, with a front-row view of the sunrise, this sociable enclave is situated near our reception, right by the water sports centre.Opening HoursLunch12:00 - 15:00Bar10:30 - 17:00

Umami - Japanese Cuisine
UMAMI - JAPANESE CUISINE
Open Hours: 18:30 - 22:00

Umami is as chic as it is contemporary–the perfect setting for gastronomic Japanese cuisine. Take a seat at the cobalt blue bar to watch the chef handle a knife with such grace, cutting the freshest fish and seafood into sashimi, nigiri and maki. Kobe beef and Australian lamb are cooked to perfection at the robata grill, while another chef fires up the teppanyaki. Saké fans rejoice–we have 30 or so to pick from, as well as a curated selection of fine Japanese whiskey. Now that’s a way to toast to a fabulous dinner! An ode to Japan, and its incredible variety of cooking methods, flavours and textures.Opening HoursDinner18:30 - 22:00 

Cafe Lux* Café
CAFE LUX* CAFé
Open Hours: 06:00 - 18:00

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 and 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 baristas keep up with all the latest trends and techniques–including Cold Press, Pour Overs and Nitro coffee. Opening HoursCafé06:00 - 18:00

Veli Bar
VELI BAR

Enjoy a refreshing drink as you soak up those incredible watery views. 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.OPENING HOURSLunch12:00 - 15:00Bar09:00 - 17:00

Beach Rouge Beach Club & Restaurant
BEACH ROUGE BEACH CLUB & RESTAURANT

You’ve heard the album, now enjoy the ambience as you eat, drink and make merry.Beach Club & Restaurant, Pick  at delicious fresh pizzas straight from our wood-fired oven in the ultimate relaxed setting, right on the soft-sand beach–crisp, thin crusts, topped with the freshest ingredients, baked to perfection… But there’s more. Salads, grilled seafood. We bring the Mediterranean to you. And your feet in the sand, eyes on the lagoon view and the breeze in your hair. That’s a recipe for good times.

LUX Me Spa
LUX ME SPA

Embark on a transformative journey at LUX Me Spa*, where the tranquil ambiance of the Maldives meets unparalleled luxury. Set amidst lush tropical gardens and overlooking the crystal-clear lagoon, the spa offers a serene escape from the everyday. Choose from an array of bespoke treatments, including the signature Shirley Page Absolute Relaxing Massage, which combines organic essential oils with deep tissue techniques to restore balance and harmony.Experience the unique Zhengliao Chinese Medicine Treatment, exclusive to LUX* Me Spa, designed to diagnose and alleviate aches and pains through ancient healing methods. Enhance your well-being with holistic activities such as yoga, meditation, and tai chi, guided by expert wellness concierges in the Zen wellness pavilion.For those seeking a personalized wellness journey, the spa offers Body Balance Analysis and customized fitness programs in collaboration with London-based fitness group SP&Co. Indulge in beauty treatments at the hair and bridal studio, or unwind in the outdoor relaxation area, complete with a sauna, hammam, and plunge pools.At LUX Me Spa, every detail is curated to provide an immersive experience that rejuvenates the body, mind, and spirit, making it the perfect sanctuary for relaxation and renewal.