Nika Island Resort & Spa

North Ari Atoll, Maldives · Since 1983 · 44 Villas · Seaplane 20–25 min from Malé

Why Nika Island

An untouched private island in the Maldives, where Italian soul meets Maldivian heritage

Overwater & Beach Villas

44 villas built in traditional Maldivian style — from Garden Rooms to the Sultan Suite

World-Class Diving

PADI-certified dive centre with iconic Indian Ocean reef sites right on your doorstep

Lotus Spa

Ayurvedic and Balinese treatments, sauna, and swimming pool in a serene island setting

Seaplane Access

Just 20–25 minutes by seaplane from Malé International Airport, North Ari Atoll

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What Our Guests Say

Rated Very Good on TripAdvisor

Honeymoon from dreams in a quiet oasis

A perfect oasis for a complete mind reset! The resort is beautiful, peaceful, spotless, and exceptionally well maintained. The food was amazing, and every member of the team was professional and welcoming. A special thank you to Ahmed from Housekeeping, Ayman for his outstanding service in the restaurant, and Camilla from Guest Relations for making our honeymoon stay so memorable. Highly recommended — we can't wait to come back!

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AynaVoyagerDubai, United Arab Emirates

Paradise — best island experience in the Maldives

Lush green, breathtaking reef, alive colourful corals with so much life underwater around the entire island. Best service — this could be a role model for every resort. Great food, amazing villas, plastic-free! Aperitivo to socialise, kayaking, swimming with mantas, observing sharks from the bar deck. Owned and managed by an Italian family — you get the best coffee and wine. So beautiful, sustainable, and the best place in the entire Maldives.

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Pioneer42236497734

A little paradise

It was my and my wife's first experience in the Maldives, and we could not have chosen a better place. A small but meticulously maintained village, with plenty of greenery and a very varied selection of excellent quality food. The staff is uniquely friendly, and the rooms are large and spotless, with cleaning twice a day. We will definitely recommend it and will return.

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Seclusion and Harmony: Why I Will Return to Nika Island Again

Nika Island Resort is really a piece of heaven! Most impressive was the secluded beach villa deluxe — personal access to the sea, only nature, silence and light wave sounds. You feel like you're on your own island. The atmosphere is perfect to completely reset. Thank you Diana and all the hotel staff: incredibly friendly, attentive and always ready to help. Expectation and reality — 10 out of 10!

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Nika Island Resort & Spa

Nika Island Resort & Spa

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Nika Island Resort & Spa

A.A. Kudafolhudhoo, North Ari Atoll, Republic of Maldives

Located on the western rim of North Ari Atoll, 73 km from Malé International Airport. Reached by a 20–25 minute seaplane flight, arriving directly at the island platform.

Our Story

Nika is one of the first islands to pioneer tourism in the Maldives, back in 1983. A boutique resort where local heritage meets Mediterranean lifestyle — a heady mix of Italian lifestyle and Maldivian traditions. All 44 villas are built in the traditional Maldivian architectural style using coral blocks, coconut palm trunks, and palm leaves, decorated with antiques and unique Maldivian art.

Accommodations

All villas include: Safe Box · Air Conditioning · Mini-bar · Satellite TV · Fan · Kettle · Hairdryer · Towels · Beach Towels · Wi-Fi.

Villa Type Units Size Max Guests Special Features
Garden Room 6 ~35 sq.m 3 adults Outdoor Patio
Faro Studio 1 ~50 sq.m 4 adults Terrace
Beach Villa 10 ~75 sq.m 3 adults Private Beach, Jacuzzi, Outdoor Patio
Water Villa 8 ~110 sq.m 3 adults Terrace
Deluxe Beach Villa 10 ~100 sq.m 3 adults / 2 adults + 2 children Private Beach, Jacuzzi, Maldivian Shower, Outdoor Patio
Family Beach Villa 3 ~130 sq.m 5 adults / 4 adults + 2 children Private Beach, Outdoor Patio
Family Water Villa 2 ~110 sq.m 5 adults Outdoor Patio, Terrace
Family Deluxe Beach Villa 3 ~130 sq.m 5 adults / 4 adults + 2 children Private Beach, Jacuzzi, Maldivian Shower, Outdoor Patio
Sultan Suite 1 ~140 sq.m 5 adults / 4 adults + 2 children Private Beach, Jacuzzi, Outdoor Patio

Dining

Main Restaurant — Buffet and Menu à la Carte. Breakfast: 9:00–10:30 am | Lunch: 2:00–3:30 pm | Dinner: 9:00–10:00 pm

Bar & Shop — Coffee Shop · Bepl Bar · Nika Boutique

Lotus Spa

Ayurvedic and Balinese massage, sauna, and swimming pool available for all spa guests.

Diving & Water Sports

Diving Center — PADI-Certified. Nika's dive sites are among the most iconic in the Indian Ocean. Water Sports — Catamaran · Kayak · Windsurf

Sport & Excursions

Volleyball · Table Tennis · Gym · Snorkeling · Fishing · Local Islands · Desert Island & Sandbank · Aperitifs · Special Private Dinners

Events

Weddings and special ceremonies on the island.

Check-In & Payments

Check-in: 2:00 pm | Check-out: 12:00 am. Payments: Credit Cards · USD · Euro

All-Inclusive Services

All-Inclusive Meal Plan

Acqua Alta Bar: 11:00 am–1:00 am | Beach Bar/Coffee Shop: 8:30 am–9:00 pm | Restaurant Bar: during meal times.

Included beverages: Water (no time restriction) · Tea & Coffee · Soft Drinks / Fruit Juice · House Wine · Beer · Selected Spirits (standard brands) · Selected Cocktails · Sparkling Wine by the glass. Premium brands and fresh juices at additional charge.

Included activities: Non-Motorized Water Sports (2 hrs/person/day) · Snorkeling Equipment rental · One Guided Snorkeling Tour around Nika Reef per stay · One Local Island Excursion per stay.

Soft All-Inclusive Meal Plan

Validity: 01.05.2024 – 31.10.2025

Included beverages (non-alcoholic): Water · Tea & Coffee · Soft Drinks / Fruit Juice · Selected Mocktails.

Included activities: Non-Motorized Water Sports (2 hrs/person/day) · Volleyball · One Guided Snorkeling Tour per stay · One Local Island Excursion per stay · Snorkeling Equipment rental.

All activities subject to resort availability. In-room dining and mini-bar (except water) not included in either plan.

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Villas & Accommodations

Every villa at Nika Island is a private sanctuary — built in traditional Maldivian style with coral blocks, coconut palm trunks, and palm leaves. Choose your perfect retreat.

Garden Room

A lush garden retreat perfect for couples or solo travellers seeking tranquillity amid tropical greenery.
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  • 6 units available
  • ~35 sq.m
  • Max 3 adults
  • Outdoor Patio · Safe Box · Air Conditioning · Mini-bar · Satellite TV · Kettle · Hairdryer · Wi-Fi
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Faro Studio

A unique and spacious studio with a private terrace — the only one of its kind on the island, ideal for those seeking something truly special.
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  • 1 unit available
  • ~50 sq.m
  • Max 4 adults
  • Private Terrace · Safe Box · Air Conditioning · Mini-bar · Satellite TV · Kettle · Hairdryer · Wi-Fi
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Beach Villa

Step directly onto your own private beach from this elegant villa — complete with a Jacuzzi and outdoor patio for ultimate relaxation.
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  • 10 units available
  • ~75 sq.m
  • Max 3 adults
  • Private Beach · Jacuzzi · Outdoor Patio · Safe Box · Air Conditioning · Mini-bar · Satellite TV · Kettle · Hairdryer · Wi-Fi
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Water Villa

Perched above the turquoise lagoon, this overwater villa offers direct ocean access and a sweeping terrace over the Indian Ocean.
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  • 8 units available
  • ~110 sq.m
  • Max 3 adults
  • Overwater · Private Terrace · Direct Lagoon Access · Safe Box · Air Conditioning · Mini-bar · Satellite TV · Kettle · Hairdryer · Wi-Fi
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Deluxe Beach Villa

An elevated beachfront experience with a private beach, Jacuzzi, and authentic Maldivian outdoor shower — pure barefoot luxury.
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  • 10 units available
  • ~100 sq.m
  • Max 3 adults or 2 adults + 2 children
  • Private Beach · Jacuzzi · Maldivian Outdoor Shower · Outdoor Patio · Safe Box · Air Conditioning · Mini-bar · Satellite TV · Kettle · Hairdryer · Wi-Fi
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Family Beach Villa

Generous space for the whole family with a private beach and outdoor patio — where children and adults alike can unwind in paradise.
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  • 3 units available
  • ~130 sq.m
  • Max 5 adults or 4 adults + 2 children
  • Private Beach · Outdoor Patio · Safe Box · Air Conditioning · Mini-bar · Satellite TV · Kettle · Hairdryer · Wi-Fi
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Where in the Maldives

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Nika Island Resort & Spa located? +
Nika Island Resort & Spa is located on the western rim of North Ari Atoll, Republic of Maldives (A.A. Kudafolhudhoo), approximately 73 km from Malé International Airport. The island is reached by a scenic 20–25 minute seaplane flight, with the arrival platform connected directly to the island.
How many villas does Nika Island have? +
Nika Island has 44 villas in total, ranging from Garden Rooms and Faro Studio to Beach Villas, Water Villas, Deluxe Beach Villas, Family Villas, and the exclusive Sultan Suite. All villas are built in the traditional Maldivian architectural style using coral blocks, coconut palm trunks, and palm leaves.
What amenities are included in every villa? +
Every villa at Nika Island includes a Safe Box, Air Conditioning, Mini-bar, Satellite TV, Fan, Kettle, Hairdryer, Towels, Beach Towels, and Wi-Fi — ensuring a comfortable and well-appointed stay.
What are the check-in and check-out times? +
Check-in is at 2:00 pm and check-out is at 12:00 pm (noon). The All-Inclusive and Soft All-Inclusive packages can be enjoyed from 2:00 pm on the arrival date until check-out time on the departure date.
What dining options are available at the resort? +
The Main Restaurant serves Buffet and Menu à la Carte — Breakfast: 9:00–10:30 am, Lunch: 2:00–3:30 pm, Dinner: 9:00–10:00 pm. The resort also has the Acqua Alta Bar, Beach Bar/Coffee Shop, and the Nika Boutique shop.
What is included in the All-Inclusive meal plan? +
The All-Inclusive plan covers water, tea & coffee, soft drinks, fruit juice, house wine, beer, selected spirits (standard brands), selected cocktails, and sparkling wine by the glass — available at the Acqua Alta Bar (11:00 am–1:00 am), Beach Bar/Coffee Shop (8:30 am–9:00 pm), and Restaurant Bar during meal times. Activities included: non-motorized water sports (2 hrs/person/day), snorkeling equipment rental, one guided snorkeling tour around Nika Reef, and one local island excursion per stay.
What is the Soft All-Inclusive plan? +
The Soft All-Inclusive plan (valid 01.05.2024–31.10.2025) covers non-alcoholic beverages only: water, tea & coffee, soft drinks, fruit juice, and selected mocktails. Included activities: non-motorized water sports, volleyball, one guided snorkeling tour, one local island excursion, and snorkeling equipment rental. In-room dining and mini-bar (except water) are not included.
What water sports and activities are available? +
The resort offers a PADI-certified Diving Centre with iconic Indian Ocean dive sites. Water sports include catamaran, kayak, and windsurf. Other activities include volleyball, table tennis, gym, snorkeling, fishing, local island excursions, desert island and sandbank visits, aperitifs, and special private dinners.
Is there a spa at Nika Island? +
Yes — the Lotus Spa offers Ayurvedic and Balinese massage treatments, sauna, and a swimming pool, available to all guests using the spa services.
What payment methods are accepted? +
The resort accepts Credit Cards, USD, and Euro.

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