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A resort pool with palm trees and sunset in the background.
White sand island with clear blue water and scattered palm trees under cloudy sky
Beach with turquoise water and a person walking along the sand.
Person stands at the end of an infinity pool overlooking the sea at sunset.
Two people riding bicycles on a pier by the sea under a cloudy sky.
Modern restaurant with large windows overlooking the sea at dusk.
A solitary person on a white sandy beach with turquoise water and palm trees in the background.
Clear turquoise water meets white sandy beach under a blue sky with scattered clouds.
White sand beach with palm trees and clear blue water under a cloudless sky.
White sandy beach with palm trees, pier extending into turquoise sea and blue sky with clouds.
Aerial view of a tropical island with turquoise water and piers in the sea.
White sandy beach with palm trees and sun umbrellas under a blue sky
Boardwalk leads to four overwater bungalows at a tropical beach with palm trees.
Infinity pool with sun loungers and umbrellas by palm trees and calm sea at sunset.
Infinity pool overlooking the sea, surrounded by palm trees and a thatched roof restaurant.
Beachside restaurant with white tables and red chairs under sunshades by turquoise sea.
Wooden walkway leads to bungalows over clear turquoise water under blue sky.
Infinity pool overlooking the sea, surrounded by lounge chairs and palm trees under clear skies.
Tropical hotel area with palm trees, green plants, and a red gate under blue sky.
Clear turquoise sea with modern wooden lounge structure on a pier.
Luxurious outdoor lounge by the sea with stylish seating and ocean views.
Luxurious terrace with white lounge sofa and red cushions by turquoise sea.
Hanging chair under a curved palm tree on white sandy beach with turquoise water.
Playground with ship climbing frame and palm trees in sunlight
Rustic restaurant interior with wooden beams, warm lighting, and chefs at work.
Three people practicing yoga on a sun deck platform with ocean view at sunset.
Bright gym with treadmills, exercise equipment, and large windows overlooking greenery
Woman in sportswear on a tennis court surrounded by palm trees.
Modern pool area with lounge chairs and palm trees by the beach
A blue pool under a pergola overlooking lounge chairs and beach huts by the sea.
Person receiving back massage on white table in bright room next to window with water view.
Woman relaxes on a lounge as water drips from a metal bowl above her.
Bungalow with thatched roof and veranda surrounded by palm trees and sandy beach
Small white vacation house with thatched roof and lounge chair, surrounded by tropical plants.
Bright bedroom with slanted ceiling, single bed, round rug, and seating area with window view.
Modern bathroom with freestanding bathtub, wooden shower wall, and plants.
Beach villa with lounge chairs, sun umbrella, and palm trees on fine sandy beach under clear sky.
Bright hotel room with balcony overlooking tropical plants and the sea.
Bright terrace with seating area and access to a modern bedroom with white furnishings.
Modern bathroom with freestanding bathtub, large mirror, and open walk-in closet.
Long wooden pier leading to overwater villas above clear turquoise water under a blue sky.
Modern bathroom with freestanding bathtub and sea view on a wooden terrace.
Bright hotel room with a large bed, sofa, desk, and balcony overlooking the sea.
Two loungers on a wooden deck overlooking the sea with a bathtub inside.
Malediven ∙ Male ∙ Süd-Ari-Atoll

LUX* South Ari Atoll *****
Tour operator category

MLE015
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Highlights

  • Location on an 1,800 m long island with an species-rich house reef.
  • LUX* Me Spa with 15 treatment rooms in gardens and over the water.
  • Spacious villas with up to 116 m² and private pool available.
  • Open-air cinema Cinema Paradiso on the beach with live music.
  • Complimentary calls to international landlines via Phone Home telephone booth.

Location

Located in the south of the Ari Atoll on the elongated island of Didhoofinolhu (approx. 1800 x 200 m). The island is surrounded by a beautiful lagoon and a stunning beach. Due to the diverse underwater world, this luxury resort is an ideal starting point for diving and snorkeling excursions. It is approx. 300-600 m to the house reef and 800-3000 m to the outer reef. Male international airport is approx. 110 km away. Transfers are by seaplane and take approximately 25-30 minutes.
Clear turquoise water meets white sandy beach under a blue sky with scattered clouds.
White sand beach with palm trees and clear blue water under a cloudless sky.
White sandy beach with palm trees, pier extending into turquoise sea and blue sky with clouds.
Aerial view of a tropical island with turquoise water and piers in the sea.
White sandy beach with palm trees and sun umbrellas under a blue sky

Facilities

Boardwalk leads to four overwater bungalows at a tropical beach with palm trees.
Infinity pool with sun loungers and umbrellas by palm trees and calm sea at sunset.
Infinity pool overlooking the sea, surrounded by palm trees and a thatched roof restaurant.
Beachside restaurant with white tables and red chairs under sunshades by turquoise sea.
Wooden walkway leads to bungalows over clear turquoise water under blue sky.
Infinity pool overlooking the sea, surrounded by lounge chairs and palm trees under clear skies.
Tropical hotel area with palm trees, green plants, and a red gate under blue sky.
Clear turquoise sea with modern wooden lounge structure on a pier.
Luxurious outdoor lounge by the sea with stylish seating and ocean views.
Luxurious terrace with white lounge sofa and red cushions by turquoise sea.
Hanging chair under a curved palm tree on white sandy beach with turquoise water.
Playground with ship climbing frame and palm trees in sunlight
Rustic restaurant interior with wooden beams, warm lighting, and chefs at work.
The expansive luxury resort features 187 villas. Accommodation is provided in double and single bungalows. There are various restaurants (including international, oriental, Italian, and Japanese), the Café LUX*, five bars, the "Beach Rouge" club, a souvenir shop, a library, as well as an ice cream parlor. One of many highlights is the "Phone Home" telephone booth, which offers free calls to international landlines. Two swimming pools with a sun deck and pool bar. Sun loungers, parasols, and bath towels are included at the pools and on the beach.

Accommodation

Beach Pavilion

The spacious rooms (approx. 60 m² including outdoor area) are located in the eastern part of the island and feature a bathtub and shower/WC, hairdryer, air conditioning, ceiling fan, safe, IP-TV (films on demand available for a fee), telephone, minibar (for a fee), coffee/tea maker, seating area, and a veranda with sun loungers (2BP). The Beach Pavilions are located in villas with 2 residential units each.

Bungalow with thatched roof and veranda surrounded by palm trees and sandy beach
Small white vacation house with thatched roof and lounge chair, surrounded by tropical plants.
Bright bedroom with slanted ceiling, single bed, round rug, and seating area with window view.
Modern bathroom with freestanding bathtub, wooden shower wall, and plants.
Beach villa with lounge chairs, sun umbrella, and palm trees on fine sandy beach under clear sky.
Bright hotel room with balcony overlooking tropical plants and the sea.
Bright terrace with seating area and access to a modern bedroom with white furnishings.
Modern bathroom with freestanding bathtub, large mirror, and open walk-in closet.

Beach Villa

The Beach Villas have similar amenities to the Beach Pavilions but are more spacious, approx. 95 m² including outdoor area (B2V).

Beach Pool Villa

The Beach Pool Villas offer similar amenities to the Beach Villa but are more spacious (approx. 116 m² including outdoor area) and additionally feature a private pool (VPZ).
Rooms with direct pool/sea access present an increased safety risk for small children. Therefore, for security reasons, Schauinsland-Reisen requires a minimum age of 6 years for children booked into these room types.

Water Villa

Built on stilts over the sea, these villas have been renovated and offer direct access to the sea. Size approx. 98 m² including outdoor area (2WV).
Rooms with direct pool/sea access present an increased safety risk for small children. Therefore, for security reasons, Schauinsland-Reisen requires a minimum age of 6 years for children booked into these room types.

Long wooden pier leading to overwater villas above clear turquoise water under a blue sky.
Modern bathroom with freestanding bathtub and sea view on a wooden terrace.
Bright hotel room with a large bed, sofa, desk, and balcony overlooking the sea.
Two loungers on a wooden deck overlooking the sea with a bathtub inside.

Overwater Infinity Pool Villa

The luxurious Overwater Infinity Pool Villas (approx. 110 m²) feature a bathroom with bathtub/shower/WC, hairdryer, air conditioning, safe, minibar, telephone, Wi-Fi, TV, and a king-size bed. They also offer a spacious outdoor terrace with a private infinity pool, sun loungers, a bird's nest swing, and direct access to the lagoon. Rooms with direct pool/sea access present an increased safety risk for small children. Therefore, for security reasons, Schauinsland-Reisen requires a minimum age of 6 years for children booked into these room types (WVP).

Meals

BB/HB/FB

Breakfast in buffet style at the MIXE or East Market restaurant.
For HB (half board), additionally dinner in buffet style (MIXE or East Market restaurant) or as a set menu (Senses or Beach Rouge restaurant).
For FB (full board), additionally lunch à la carte and dinner in buffet style (MIXE or East Market restaurant) or à la carte (subject to occupancy, Senses or Beach Rouge restaurant). Water, soft drinks, and Café LUX coffee are included with meals.

Modern restaurant with large windows overlooking the sea at dusk.

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

Breakfast and dinner as a rich buffet in one of the two buffet restaurants; lunch and dinner in one of the à-la-carte restaurants (except Umami and Allegria). Coffee, tea, and ice cream in the afternoon throughout the day. A selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks such as beer, wine, sparkling wine, spirits, soft drinks, and water from approx. 11:00 am to 10:00 pm. Included food and drinks are specifically marked in the menus and drink lists of the à-la-carte restaurants and in the room minibar.

Not included in All Inclusive

Japanese à-la-carte restaurant Umami. When booking HB or higher, guests receive a credit of 30 USD per person.

Premium All Inclusive (from 1 Feb 2026)

Additionally, freshly squeezed juices, champagne (by the glass), as well as one dinner each at "Umami" and "Allegria" restaurants without extra charge per stay.

Sports included

Three people practicing yoga on a sun deck platform with ocean view at sunset.
Bright gym with treadmills, exercise equipment, and large windows overlooking greenery
Woman in sportswear on a tennis court surrounded by palm trees.
Tennis, billiards, board games, bocce, table tennis, yoga, kayaking, pedal boats, snorkeling equipment, and gym (subject to availability).

Sports for a fee

Windsurfing/kitesurfing, bicycle rental, catamaran, banana boat, water skiing, jet skiing, flyboarding, hoverboarding, jet surfboard, stand-up paddling, glass-bottom boat, 5-star PADI dive center, as well as various excursion options (dhoni trips, champagne sunset cruise, island hopping, and night fishing).

Children's program

"PLAY" Kids Club (3-11 years) open from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm.

Wellness

The "LUX* Me Spa" is one of the largest wellness areas in the Maldives, with 15 treatment rooms (11 garden treatment rooms and four overwater treatment rooms). Hammam, sauna, ice room, relaxation area, manicure & pedicure salon. All treatments are for a fee.
Modern pool area with lounge chairs and palm trees by the beach
A blue pool under a pergola overlooking lounge chairs and beach huts by the sea.
Person receiving back massage on white table in bright room next to window with water view.
Woman relaxes on a lounge as water drips from a metal bowl above her.

Entertainment

Occasional evening entertainment, "Beach Rouge" beach club, live music, and "Cinema Paradiso" open-air cinema on the beach.

Hotel service

Exclusive LUX* South Ari Atoll lounge with amenities at Malé airport, including complimentary drinks and snacks upon arrival, medical station, laundry service, doctor on call, minibar (partially for a fee).
Wi-Fi access is available free of charge throughout the island.

Credit card

Amex, Mastercard, Visa.
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Security deposit: Upon check-in, a credit card or cash amount may be required for unforeseen expenses.

Hotelhinweis

Hotel-independent transfer information:
Speedboat: Scheduled for expected arrivals/departures between 5:00 am and 11:00 pm // Domestic flight: Scheduled for expected arrivals/departures between 9:30 am and 4:00 pm // Seaplane: Scheduled for expected arrivals/departures between 9:00 am and 3:00 pm.
Wait times of 3 hours or more for onward transfers are possible.
There may be 1–2 stopovers for seaplane transfers.
For arrivals/departures outside these times, an overnight stay in Malé must be booked in advance. The costs for this are to be borne by the guest. Exceptions include changes due to flight delays, bad weather, or long wait times at immigration (in such cases, our local agency will arrange any necessary overnight stay).
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In the Maldives, most rooms are equipped with one or two queen/king-size beds. With an occupancy of 2 adults + 1 or 2 children, there may only be a total of 1 or 2 large beds available. Accordingly, it may happen that with 2 adults + 1 or 2 children in one room, a child must sleep in the parents' bed.
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Zusatzhinweis

All flight transfers as well as most boat transfers (depending on the island's location) are only carried out during daylight hours. Therefore, an overnight stay in Malé (near the airport) may be necessary.
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The baggage allowance for seaplanes is 20 kg + 3 kg hand luggage per person. Excess baggage must be paid for on-site (approx. 5 USD per kg). Excess baggage is usually delivered by boat at a later time.
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In the Maldives, sinks or even bathtubs/whirlpools may be integrated openly into the general living area of the hotel room without spatial separation.
Found in the "High Class" 2026 catalog on page 288.

Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

Country category

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Last updated: 25.06.2026 12:28