About LUX* South Ari Atoll
Simplicity meets elegance at LUX* South Ari Atoll. Thatched roof beach pavilions and villas perched over the warm Maldivian waters create a stylish seaside haven. Sun loungers on the sandy shores invite guests to unwind beneath the palms, while staircases descend straight into the Indian Ocean.
Accommodation
Choose from an exceptional range of villas and pavilions, from beachfront retreats to overwater sanctuaries:
- Beach Pavilion (60 m²) – Interconnected pavilion on the beach with individual outdoor terrace
- Beach Villa (95 m²) – Magnificent sea view with direct beach and lagoon access
- Family Beach Pavilion (120 m²) – Two-bedroom pavilion with two entrances and separate terrace
- Family Lagoon Pavilion (130 m²) – Two-bedroom pavilion with common entrance and separate terrace
- Beach Pool Villa (116 m²) – Private plunge pool, garden and direct beach access
- Beachfront Infinity Pool Villa (136 m²) – Direct beach and lagoon access with private infinity pool
- Water Villa (98 m²) – Overwater villa with perfect privacy and direct lagoon access
- Overwater Infinity Pool Villa (110 m²) – Sunrise views and direct lagoon access with private pool
- Temptation Beach Pool Villa (206 m²) – Two luxurious bathrooms, stylish living area and private boudoir
- Temptation Pool Water Villa (220 m²) – 14-metre private pool, bedroom, separate living room with glass floor, Jacuzzi and sunrise views
- LUX* Villa (360 m²) – Panoramic sunset views, glass-floored living and dining room, extensive outdoor terrace and infinity pool
Wellbeing & Fitness
LUX* Me Spa (09:00–20:00, Age 16+) features 15 exclusive spa villas including 4 overwater treatment villas, sauna, hammam, plunge pools, spa boutique, hair/bridal studio and yoga grove with sea view. Bespoke treatments include OWAY seed-to-scalp hair therapy, Studio Révérence manicure and pedicure, and Intraceuticals Oxygen Facials.
LUX* Me Fitness Centre (06:00–20:00) is equipped with Techno Gym equipment for fitness, stretching, progressive and adapted exercises. Group classes include Yoga (Vinyasa, Ashtanga, Hatha), Floating Yoga, HIIT Yoga, Pranayama & Meditation, Pilates, Functional Training, Core Workout, Circuit Training and more.
Sports
Water Sports – Complimentary: Snorkelling equipment, canoe, pedal boats, kayaks, house reef snorkelling trips.
Water Sports – For a fee: Windsurfing, fun tube rides, waterskiing, jet-skiing, kitesurfing, parasailing, stand-up paddle boarding, wakeboarding, whale shark safaris, flyboarding, private speedboat and dhoni trips, morning and sunset fishing.
Diving: With over 50 dive sites including the renowned Kuda Rah Thila. PADI courses, Discovery Scuba Diving, Bubble Maker, Open Water Dive, Fun Dives and Advanced Open Water available.
Land Sports – Complimentary: Table tennis, tennis (2 courts), pool table, bocce balls, beach volleyball and football.
Play & Entertainment
PLAY Kids Club (09:00–19:00, ages 3–11) offers arts & crafts, library, toddler space, mini kitchen, outdoor lawn, dedicated swimming pool and weekly themed activities including gardening, cooking, swimming, yoga and storytelling. Babysitting available from 1 year old at supplement.
Daily entertainment for adults and children includes performances by local artists and themed evenings. The Celebration Desk (10:30–18:00) can arrange symbolic wedding ceremonies, vow renewals, and private customised dining.
Sustainability
- One of the world's largest floating solar systems at sea, powering up to 30% of total energy consumption
- Plastic-free environment with reusable water bottles, bamboo cups and paper straws
- Cruelty-free LUX* Me Spa products made from natural ingredients
- Local, vegan, raw and vegetarian menus across all restaurants
- On-site Marine Biology Centre for underwater wildlife research, coral planting and adoption programmes