LUX* South Ari Atoll
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LUX* South Ari Atoll

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#1 of 1 resort in Dhidhoofinolhu Island
4.9 of 5 bubbles
Location
4.8 of 5 bubbles
Rooms
4.6 of 5 bubbles
Value
4.9 of 5 bubbles
Cleanliness
4.9 of 5 bubbles
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Dreamy atolls of tropical islands scattered across the Indian Ocean, the Maldives are a kaleidoscope of colours and earthly pleasures. Get away from it all at LUX South Ari Atoll (formerly LUX Maldives), the only settlement on the postcard-perfect island of Dhidhoofinolhu. Fuss free and laid-back, the resort surprises with pop-up cinema screenings right on the beach, impromptu musical performances and strolls along secret pathways through the lush tropical gardens. Just steps from the thatch-roofed suites and ocean-perched villas, the island's unspoilt beaches are yours to claim. A prime spot for snorkelling and whale-shark spotting, the resort's unblemished lagoon is a diver's dreamworld. Back on land, island street food and fine dining await in the tempting restaurants and bars. In the shade of coconut palms, lounge by the two turquoise pools, luxuriate in the ocean-view spa and surrender to the charms of this castaway idyll.
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Property amenities
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
Pool
Bar / lounge
Beach
Badminton
Babysitting
Children's playground
Wifi
Yoga classes
Yoga room
Fitness / spa changing rooms
Fitness classes
Personal trainer
Sauna
Pool / beach towels
Infinity pool
Pool with view
Outdoor pool
Private pool
Coffee shop
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Breakfast buffet
Breakfast in the room
Complimentary Instant Coffee
Complimentary tea
Complimentary welcome drink
Happy hour
Kid-friendly buffet
Kids' meals
Outdoor dining area
Snack bar
Special diet menus
Wine / champagne
Poolside bar
Bicycle rental
Boating
Canoeing
Diving
Snorkelling
Tennis court
Water sport equipment rentals
Windsurfing
Aerobics
Billiards
Entertainment staff
Evening entertainment
Fishing
Table tennis
Nightclub / DJ
Children's television networks
Indoor play area for children
Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
Kids club
Kids pool
Kids' outdoor play equipment
Highchairs available
Airport transportation
Taxi service
Meeting rooms
Spa
Body wrap
Couples massage
Facial treatments
Foot massage
Full body massage
Hand massage
Head massage
Makeup services
Manicure
Massage
Neck massage
Pedicure
Salon
Steam room
24-hour security
Baggage storage
Concierge
Currency exchange
Executive lounge access
Gift shop
Outdoor furniture
Shops
Sun loungers / beach chairs
Sun terrace
Sun umbrellas
Butler service
First aid kit
Infirmary
Umbrella
24-hour check-in
24-hour front desk
Private check-in / check-out
Laundry service
Ironing service
Room features
Allergy-free room
Blackout curtains
Air conditioning
Private beach
Coffee / tea maker
Cable / satellite TV
Extra long beds
Walk-in shower
Soundproof rooms
Air purifier
Bathrobes
Dining area
Housekeeping
Interconnected rooms available
Private balcony
Room service
Safe
Sofa
Telephone
VIP room facilities
Wardrobe / wardrobe
Bottled water
Clothes rack
Iron
Laptop safe
Private bathrooms
Tile / marble floor
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Minibar
Electric kettle
Flatscreen TV
Bath / shower
Complimentary toiletries
Hair dryer
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Ocean view
Suites
Family rooms
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5.0 of 5 stars
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Modern
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5.0
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LUX* South Ari Atoll garners praise for its exceptional service, with guests often noting the staff's unwavering dedication and personalized attention. The array of amenities, including a range of dining options, a WhatsApp concierge, and activities for all ages, receives high marks from travelers. The resort's cleanliness and meticulous maintenance are repeatedly commended, as is its serene, picturesque setting. Reviewers find the spacious rooms replete with comfort-enhancing details, while the value of the all-inclusive packages is widely acknowledged. The inviting atmosphere, complete with live music and sunset DJs, further enhances the guest experience.
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Service
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Keller P wrote a review June 2024
5.0 of 5 bubbles
We have had the pleasure of staying at a Lux previously and this resort doesn't fail to maintain those high standards set.

Stepping off the sea plane you are immediately greeted by name and following a short check in, escorted to your room to allow you to freshen up (much needed after a long journey!). From there you are free to wander the island, interact with the wonderful staff and take advantage of the amazing food/activities on offer!

We were lucky enough to spend an extended period on the island and therefore got to do everything on offer (a couple of times actually)! Following breakfast (which can be taken at one of two locations), we enjoyed an offset approach whereby we would go to the location where lunch wasn't being served that day. This meant that we would essentially have a pool/beach to ourselves and still get poolside service from the nearby bar. This was perfect for us and at times felt like we had the island to ourselves.

The food is amazing, whether it be breakfast, lunch or dinner. We however particularly liked Mixe for breakfast, with Zahir going above and beyond to make sure we had everything we need at each stage and the lagoon bar for Lunch, which gives that quintessential island bar feel and does the most incredible mocktails. For dinner we couldn't pick a favourite as they each provided something different, although Umami gets a high rating for its Teppanyaki!

We also recommend highly the activities on offer, whether it be the more relaxed Latte art class or coconut painting, the weekly quiz or something more adventurous like the water sports or snorkelling (we managed to see most of the sea life excluding a whale shark by doing this), there is always something to look forward to, supported by the friendly faces of the Lux staff.

Everything at Lux is facilitated through your personal guest concierge who you can communicate to through WhatsApp during your stay, making it very convenient to plan your activities and dinner from the comfort of your room/sun lounger. The system works well, but is not perfect as we had some small booking errors but nothing that wasn't resolved within a couple of minutes. Thanks Salwa for all your support and making the stay extra special and relaxing!

My final comment goes to the shuttlebus, which ferries guests from one end of the island to the other. While this could be seen as a boring necessity to be able to traverse the island, even this has the Lux touch, with extremely friendly and happy drivers. This made our many journeys across the island very enjoyable and pleasant, in keeping with the whole experience!
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Date of stay: June 2024
5.0 of 5 bubblesValue
5.0 of 5 bubblesRooms
5.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
5.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
5.0 of 5 bubblesService
5.0 of 5 bubblesSleep Quality
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Executive Office LUX South Ari Atoll, Other at LUX* South Ari Atoll
Responded 27 June 2024
Dear Keller, We are delighted to read your review and on behalf of entire team I like to thank you for taking your precious time to share your experience in LUX* South Ari Atoll. I am very happy to learn that you loved the genuine effort from the team members in making sure you had a good time staying at LUX* Maldives family. It is motivating to learn how you have liked the facilities and offering through out the island. Salwa and Zahir is very happy to see you appreciative comments on her efforts assisting you. We truly enjoyed looking after you and thank you once again for choosing to stay with us at LUX South Ari Atoll to celebrate special occasion. We look forward to welcome you back soon. Until then take care and feel free to reach us anytime if you have any thing. Kind Regards, Ali Hussain Resort Manager
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Tracey A wrote a review 1 Feb
+1
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Lux South Ari Atoll resort was an amazing experience for our honeymoon!

The level of service and care from all staff was exceptional, we had never experienced such a 5 star service before. Every staff member was attentive, professional and friendly from the second we stepped off the plane at Male airport right until we boarded our return flight home.

Neesham was our island contact and he went above and beyond to ensure our stay was nothing short of perfect. He organised our daily bookings and activities and made sure we knew what was happening across the island each day. We knew we were in good hands as we were able to message him with anything we needed assistance with during our stay.

The romantic pool water villa was a dream come true. The stunning pool and ability to step down into the ocean was synonymous with any vision of Maldives. The resort was picture perfect from end to end.

During our stay we enjoyed some honeymoon inclusions such as dessert and champagne on arrival, a couples massage and a professional photoshoot. Getting around the island was made easy with hire bikes and the island buggy.

The food and drinks across the island were of a high standard. We had the all inclusive package which made each meal and dining experience so effortless and stress-free. We enjoyed, and made use of, the daily refreshes of our in-room mini bar as well.

The rooms were kept well-serviced twice a day, ensuring we had plenty of towels on hand for our regular dips in the pool and ocean.

Thank you lux for having us, we will recommend you to all friends and family. Until next stay, love from Tracey & Simon Anderson xo.
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Date of stay: November 2024
5.0 of 5 bubblesValue
5.0 of 5 bubblesRooms
5.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
5.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
5.0 of 5 bubblesService
5.0 of 5 bubblesSleep Quality
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Executive Office LUX South Ari Atoll, Other at LUX* South Ari Atoll
Responded 2 weeks ago
Dear Tracey and Simon, Thank you very much for the review! It is lovely to hear from you again and to know that you have been reminiscing about your time spent with us on the island. Your kind words about Neesham and every team member at the resort are greatly appreciated, and we would also like to thank you for recommending us to all your friends and family. Should there be anything we can assist you with regarding your plans, please do let us know. We are happy to assist and look forward to welcoming you back for another memorable stay and many, many more in the future. Warm regards from the Maldives, John Rogers General Manager
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michaelyesss wrote a review Jan 2025
Wakefield, United Kingdom
5.0 of 5 bubbles
My wife and i have just returned from an unbelievable 10 night stay at LUX. From the moment we arrived at Male airport we were greeted by a member of the hotel team who looked after us and assisted us with checking our bags in for the seaplane transfer and then showed us round to the LUX suite where you can get something to eat and drink whilst you wait. We had to wait around 1hr 30mins which soon passed. Once we arrived at the resort we were again greeted by staff and assigned a personal concierge, we had the pleasure of dealing with BEK who set us up a whatsapp group to be able to contact him throughout the stay for anything we needed. He always responded to us in quick time and helped us hire bikes, book restaurants etc.. We enjoyed every aspect of the resort from our Beach Villa with Private pool at the back, the private boat trip we went on to celebrate my birthday where we saw dolphins and swam with manta rays and turtles it was truly amazing. The food in all of the restaurants was superb and the choice of drinks was the best we have ever experienced on an all inclusive package. Special mentions have to go to Rimaah in Mixe restaurant who greeted us every morning for breakfast with a friendly smile and even remembered our drinks order after one day of being there!! Also another special mention goes to Barun (Chef) also in Mixe who helped us massively during our stay especially accommodating my wife and her gluten allergy. Nothing was too much trouble and on several occasions he kindly organized for special meals to be made which all tasted amazing. I would highly recommend the themed nights, Lobster and seafood and the Maldivian night well worth the additional cost. We do have to say that all staff in the resort are extremely friendly and really do make the hotel and give it the personal touch especially with it being a larger resort than most.
Last mention goes to Muaz who looked after our room during our stay, again he is a credit to the hotel, his attitude towards his job and life in general was so refreshing and he goes above and beyond to please his guests and make sure they are happy.

To summarize we felt so lucky to spend 10 nights on this beautiful island and would recommend it to anyone thinking of visiting the Maldives. Hopefully we will see everyone at Lux again.

Michael and Elizabeth.
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Date of stay: January 2025
5.0 of 5 bubblesValue
5.0 of 5 bubblesRooms
5.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
5.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
5.0 of 5 bubblesService
5.0 of 5 bubblesSleep Quality
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Executive Office LUX South Ari Atoll, Other at LUX* South Ari Atoll
Responded 3 weeks ago
Dear Michael and Elizabeth, Thank you for giving your feedback and for sharing your experience with us at LUX* South Ari Atoll. I am really glad to know that our team members, including Bek, Rimaah, Barun, and Muaz, contributed to making your visit memorable, and we appreciate your kind words about the resort and the recommendations for our themed nights. It was a pleasure having you with us, and we look forward to welcoming you back for another visit and many more holidays and celebrations in the future. With the warmest regards from the sunny Maldives, John Rogers General Manager
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Jane W wrote a review Nov 2023
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Simply perfect! We have just returned from a 9 day holiday at the Lux South Ari Atoll. It was a family holiday with 2 teenagers (16 and 18). The hotel and island were just what we hoped for having stayed in Lux hotels in Mauritius. We stayed in a 2 bedroom beach villa which was perfect for our family keeping us together but giving us our own spaces (both rooms were identical, spacious and with 2 large (identical) bathrooms).

The restaurant choices were excellent. Both our children have severe allergies which can be a real challenge when travelling especially with buffets. The chefs in all the restaurants were amazing - the best we have ever experienced. They personally took responsibility at every meal to take their order and ensure the food was prepared safely and avoiding cross contamination. We could not have asked for more.

We were all inclusive (AI) which we highly recommend. You could easily stay and not pay anything further for your entire stay as so much is included in the AI package. The Italian and Japanese restaurants are not included but if you decide to eat at these some nights (they are v good!), drinks are still included and you get a 30% discount on the food bill which is really reasonable.

Beaches are stunning with snorkelling in the reef or you can pay for trips outside the reef (we didn’t as there was plenty for us within the reef). Reef sharks and fish swim right up to the shore and we also saw a manta ray!

The service was truly exceptional. Every single staff member on the island seeks to go above and beyond, always serving with a smile and asking if they can do more (simple answer - no!)

Highly recommend.
Thank you Lux! 😊
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Date of stay: October 2023
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Response from Executive Office LUX South Ari Atoll, Other at LUX* South Ari Atoll
Responded 5 Nov 2023
Dear Jane, Thank you for choosing LUX* South Ari Atoll to be the destination of celebrating the family holiday in the Maldives! It is truly reassuring to hear that you had enjoyed every moment on the island, and we could not thank you enough for giving your recommendations to other travelers. If you are planning for another trip back to this beautiful country, please let us know as the team is looking forward to being at your service again. Have a beautiful week ahead! Kindest regards, John Rogers General Manager
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GlutenFreeSunshine wrote a review 5 Feb
United Kingdom
5.0 of 5 bubbles
We had an amazing time at Lux having spent 7 nights in a standard water villa. The whole island felt like paradise and was one of the most relaxing trips we have ever had. The water villa felt modern and spacious and we loved the large comfortable deck area so much. We spent ages watching the fish and sharks swim by in the evenings. The island is absolutely beautiful and we enjoyed spending our days relaxing and exploring.

It was the staff that added to making this stay so wonderful. The service was to such a high standard and staff were friendly and really tried to make a difference. I am unable to eat gluten which can make travelling very stressful but our host, Elena, and the majority of the chefs really tried to do their best. The food quality was very high and the variety of restaurants was excellent.

From a gluten free perspective, we found the buffets at East Market and Mixe could offer me the most options. Chef Pong and Chef Yang at East Marker were excellent and went above and beyond to make me delicious meals including gluten free spring rolls that were incredible. We also had breakfast at East Market most often and i had gluten free pancakes, muffins etc. The view and setting at East Market was a lovely start and end to the day. Chef Barun from Mixe was also helpful and assisted us at Veli Bar for lunch too. The most delicious chicken caeser salads overlooking the pool! We also ate at Lagoon bar occasionally when sitting on the beach in this area and we had a special meal at Allegra with a wonderful table on the deck area. It was definitely the ability to speak to the head chefs that made a difference especially to clarify safe options to avoid cross contamination as much as possible.

Overall this was a big island but Buggy transport seemed reliable and efficient and the drivers so friendly and happy especially Mofizul.

A wonderful trip and we would love to return one day.
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Date of stay: January 2025Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Executive Office LUX South Ari Atoll, Other at LUX* South Ari Atoll
Responded 1 week ago
Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience at LUX* South Ari Atoll! We are thrilled to hear that you had an amazing week, and we truly appreciate your compliments to our Culinary Team. As we always strive to accommodate various dietary requirements, I am delighted to know that Pong, Yang, and Barun took great care of you and ensured you had an enjoyable and carefree stay. It is reassuring to know that you plan to return to the island in the future. Elena, Mofizul, and every team member at the resort are looking forward to hearing about your plans! Have a fantastic weekend! Best regards, John Rogers General Manager
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Caroline S wrote a review Aug 2024
Widley, United Kingdom
+1
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Arriving at the Lux felt like coming home. We were greeted by Gabrielle who was fantastic throughout our stay.
We were upgraded when we booked in and the room along with the view didn't disappoint . Our cleaner Ahusan looked after us fabulously, running a bath on a raining day and bringing ice when we requested it.
We ate at Mixe most nights and enjoyed varied and delicious food. Reema who was a favourite from last year was as lovely as ever. Basil our usual waiter quickly remembered what we each enjoyed drinking. We also enjoyed breakfasts at the Mixe, there was always something for everyone.
Lunch we split our time between The Lagoon bar and The Veli. Haris at the Lagoon bar was helpful and friendly . Vejay at The Veli was funny and the food there is excellent.
Snorkeling at The Lux is brilliant if you know where to look. We also did a couple of trips to the house reef and some private excursions to see the turtles and the manta rays we also saw dolphins and lots of other marine life. Allah was fantastic and helped me immensely.
Shawkat is one of the buggy drivers who ferry you up and down the island we remembered him from last year. He is so funny. He is our Nice to see you man, always up for a chat any time of day.
Our last few days at the Lux was marred slightly by the weather, high winds and rain. It came to our last day and our seaplane was booked for around 11am to take us to our next destination,we never made it on the plane as we gave up our seats for a family who had an international flight at the request of the manager. The hotel provided us with a room and all inclusive for the 24 hours extra we stayed but it was a lot of messing about and we were slightly disappointed with how it was all handled. We managed to fly the following day and John the Manager came to thank us for helping them the previous day.
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Date of stay: August 2024Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Executive Office LUX South Ari Atoll, Other at LUX* South Ari Atoll
Responded 23 Aug 2024
Dear Caroline, Thank you very much for sharing your experience after each stay. We are thrilled to hear that returning to LUX* felt like coming home, and that Gabrielle, Ahusan, Reema, Basil, Allah, Haris, Vijay, Shawkat all contributed to making your visit special. Their dedication and warmth truly enhance the guest experience, and we are grateful for your kind words about their service. Once again, I sincerely apologize for the inconvenience you experienced with the seaplane arrangements on your departure day. We truly appreciate your understanding and patience, and I am pleased that I had the opportunity to express our gratitude for your kindness in person. We hope to welcome your family back for a third visit. Please do not hesitate to contact us for anything we can assist you with in arranging your trip. LUX* South Ari Atoll is always ready to welcome you back to celebrate life! Have a wonderful weekend! Kindest regards, John Rogers General Manager
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AI M wrote a review Nov 2024
5.0 of 5 bubbles
We have stayed from 21st to 25th Nov for our Honeymoon stay. We had a long flight from Japan and were a little bit tired when we arrived at the resort, but we were nicely welcomed by Ms. Jovi with big smiles and a beautiful view of the resort. She helped us a lot and shared information during our stay.
We had enjoyed whale shark and manta snorkeling trips from the resort and it was a nice experience that we could see them both! And all the dining experience was good, and the food there was all delicious. We loved the food and Mr. Husam' service and his big smile at Beach Rouge (We went there 3 times!) .
On the way to restaurants from reception, we met very friendly car driver Mr. Mofizel! He is so nice to every guest, talking a lot in a short trip and entertaining us!
Every day, when we came back to our room, we were welcomed by towel arts (honeymoon decoration, person, crab, dog made by towel), and a perfectly cleaned room. Housekeeper Mr. Ahmed was so kind, not only cleaned our room but also talked about the resort, and told us how to make lovely towel arts which he made for us!
The view and atmosphere in the resort were wonderful, but what we really loved was the people there!! This resort is the best I've ever stayed at. Thank you very much to every staff member who made our honeymoon special and memorable!! We want to come back soon.
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Date of stay: November 2024
5.0 of 5 bubblesValue
5.0 of 5 bubblesRooms
5.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
5.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
5.0 of 5 bubblesService
5.0 of 5 bubblesSleep Quality
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Executive Office LUX South Ari Atoll, Other at LUX* South Ari Atoll
Responded 30 Nov 2024
Dear AI M, Thank you for sharing your delightful honeymoon experience! It sounds like your stay was truly memorable, thanks to the warm hospitality and beautiful surroundings. Ms. Jovi's welcoming smile and helpfulness set the tone for your visit, and it's wonderful that you had the opportunity to enjoy exciting activities like whale shark and manta snorkeling. Your dining experiences, particularly at Beach Rouge with Mr. Husam's attentive service, seem to have been a highlight. The personal touches, such as the creative towel art by Mr. Ahmed, added a special charm to your stay, making it even more memorable. It's clear that the staff's friendliness and dedication made a significant impact on your experience, from the cheerful car rides with Mr. Mofize to the informative conversations with the housekeeping team. Your appreciation for the people at the resort shines through, and it's no surprise that you consider it the best place you've ever stayed. Thank you for your heartfelt review, and I hope you get the chance to return soon for another wonderful visit! Best Regards, Ali Hussain Resort Manager
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David wrote a review Nov 2024
5.0 of 5 bubbles
After reading many reviews for accommodation on the Maldives we booked 6 nights at the Lux hotel with a Romantic Beach villa to celebrate my 60th Birthday and were not disappointed.
From arrival we were greeted by our host and guide Avazbek (Ben) and he provided us will daily information on available restaurants, special events and activities and made all our bookings, he even spent time to sit with us and chat about our family and places that we have been, which we really enjoyed and appreciated his time with us. The beach villa was perfect as it had its own private pool and a short walk to the beach. The accommodation itself was delightful with everything that we could have needed and was clean and tidy with a well stocked fridge and daily house service. The buffet food was deliciciuos with all variety of food including plentiful choices of world wide cuisines, we chose both the lobster night and Maldavian night (extra cost) which we thoroughly enjoyed. We also tried Allegria the Italian restuarant which was excellent. Daily breakfast at Mixe was super, again with wide choices of options.
We would also like to thank all the staff, who were so friendly and extremely helpful, Special thanks to Rauan and Aru in the Mixe restaurant and Jaisham the shuttle bus driver. The young man (sorry forgot his name) who serviced our room was also so helpful and spent time showing us videos of sharks, rays that he had taken.
Would definitely return to this wonderful location.
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Date of stay: November 2024
5.0 of 5 bubblesValue
5.0 of 5 bubblesRooms
5.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
5.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
5.0 of 5 bubblesService
5.0 of 5 bubblesSleep Quality
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Executive Office LUX South Ari Atoll, Other at LUX* South Ari Atoll
Responded 16 Nov 2024
Dear David, Thank you for sharing your delightful experience on the recent stay with LUX* South Ari Atoll . We are very excited reading the comments while we learn your had an all round perfect time. It is astonishing to lean the Romantic Pool Villa and the culinary journey with its various options made a big difference for your time to be perfect. No doubt he best thing about us is our people and it is a a pleasure seeing the them making a difference in our guest experience. Avazbek, Rauan, Aru , and Jaisham all our proud and grateful for your genuine comments, No words can be enough to express our gratitude towards your kindness and we just wish to welcome you back in a near future and deliver another perfect experience. Please feel free to contact us directly if you have anything that we can be of help. Best Regards, Ali Hussain Resort Manager
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Gaz0211 wrote a review Apr 2024
Timperley, United Kingdom
5.0 of 5 bubbles
This was our first trip to the Maldives and we couldn't have chose a better resort to stay at.
Every bar and restaurant served absolutely fantastic food and drinks and nothing was too much trouble. A special mention to Anfal who was always on hand when needed and cleaned our room daily and restocked our minibar making our stay feel very special.
We stayed in a Romantic Overwater Pool Villa and the fish we saw were all amazing from the deck at the back off the Villa.
The bars in the evening were really enjoyable and we particularly enjoyed the sunset DJ session with cocktails.
We one afternoon treated ourselves to a session in the spa and had a couples massage which was very relaxing and worth every penny.
If asked I would say book this resort now - It was awesome and the service levels were the best I have ever experienced.
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Date of stay: April 2024
5.0 of 5 bubblesValue
5.0 of 5 bubblesRooms
5.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
5.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
5.0 of 5 bubblesService
5.0 of 5 bubblesSleep Quality
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Responded 18 Apr 2024
Thank you for choosing LUX* South Ari Atoll to be your holiday destination. We are thrilled to hear that your first trip to the Maldives was enjoyable, and Anfal and the team created a memorable experience for you during the stay. It will be lovely to have you back for the second visit in the future. Please keep in touch and let us know if there is anything the team could assist with your plan. We are ready to welcome you back any time for many more holidays and celebrations . Wishing you a wonderful weekend ahead! Best regards, John Rogers General Manager
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Andrea G wrote a review Feb 2024
5.0 of 5 bubbles
I've been to this amazing place. Already upon arrival we could understand the quality of the service of the place. We were welcomed by Giada, a very kind and professional Italian girl, who throughout the week, I mean every day, updated us on the activities proposed by the structure, on the opening times, on the days of closing of restaurants, excursions etc... etc... for any of our needs and questions she has always been available at any time of the day, clear and exhaustive in all our requests, she has been the added value to a fantastic place, both for quality, amenities, views, cleanliness, customer care, food quality, cleanliness, and more. Congratulations again to Giada and all the staff. We will definitely be back
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Date of stay: February 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: Non fatevelo scappare
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Answer from Roving36754926658
I only have pros for the beach villa! in a water villa you are always on an excursion to the beach. and for me personally the beach is so great at the Maldives. I love to hang out at the soft sand and enjoy the shallow water.
Answer from RD C
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You will be given your own dedicated concierge, you can message him/her daily to book all restaurants or excursions.
Answer from JJ H
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Yes, quite a few brands. I had Tattinger.
Tan019 asked a question Nov 2024
London, United Kingdom73 contributions114 helpful votes
Hi, please advise when the resort will be shut for the refurbishment please? Thank you
Answer from Mohantha D
Pontefract, United Kingdom13 contributions1 helpful vote
Not sure when it was refurbished. Wasn’t shut when I was there
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Catherine G wrote a tip 3 Feb
5 contributions2 helpful votes
5.0 of 5 bubbles
"Enjoy every minute "
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Jogo wrote a tip 3 Feb
87 contributions27 helpful votes
5.0 of 5 bubbles
"Book all inclusive, take 50+ sunscreen and just relax."
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Malcolm B wrote a tip 3 Feb
Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom105 contributions43 helpful votes
5.0 of 5 bubbles
"Recommend a Water Villa as there was quite a lot of mozzies around the beach villas."
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TheCrankies wrote a tip 1 Feb
Ampthill, United Kingdom45 contributions5 helpful votes
5.0 of 5 bubbles
"Lux does have its own airport lounge whilst waiting to go to the resort. - very Boujee !!"
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allisonodenthal wrote a tip Jan 2025
Tacoma, Washington288 contributions130 helpful votes
5.0 of 5 bubbles
"If you have children consider the lagoon side for shallow water, but if not, go for the beach side with better breezes when sitting outside!"
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PRICE RANGE
AU$611 - AU$2,426 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
lux* maldives hotel south ari atoll, diva maldives hotel, diva maldives south ari atoll
FORMERLY KNOWN AS
Diva Maldives
LOCATION
MaldivesAlifu AtollSouthern Ari AtollDhidhoofinolhu Island
NUMBER OF ROOMS
193
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Frequently Asked Questions about LUX* South Ari Atoll
What are some of the property amenities at LUX* South Ari Atoll?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, a pool, and an on-site restaurant.
Which room amenities are available at LUX* South Ari Atoll?
Top room amenities include a minibar, air conditioning, and a flat screen TV.
What food & drink options are available at LUX* South Ari Atoll?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant, a lounge, and a poolside bar during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to LUX* South Ari Atoll?
Conveniently located restaurants include Hermit's, Malaveli Restaurant, and Allegria.
Are there opportunities to exercise at LUX* South Ari Atoll?
Yes, guests have access to a pool, a fitness centre, and a sauna during their stay.
Does LUX* South Ari Atoll have airport transportation?
Yes, LUX* South Ari Atoll offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at LUX* South Ari Atoll?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, Spanish, French, German, Russian, Chinese, and Hindi.
Does LUX* South Ari Atoll have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the ocean view available here.
Is LUX* South Ari Atoll accessible?
Yes, it offers facilities for disabled guests. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.
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