Hotels · South Ari Atoll, Maldives
LUX* South Ari Atoll
SOUTH ARI ATOLL, MALDIVES
Our take
Overwater villas, eight restaurants, and whale sharks in the channel outside your deck — South Ari Atoll earns its reputation without needing to shout. This is Maldives done with genuine personality: LUX* has always leaned younger and more playful than its starchier neighbours. Come for the ocean and stay longer than you planned. Skip it if you want cultural texture or a sense of place beyond the reef — there's none of that here, and that's not a flaw, just the honest truth.
Notable Features
- Overwater villas with private decks
- Eight diverse dining options
💡 Insider Tip
"Book a sunset cruise for a chance to spot dolphins playing in the golden waters."
Overview
The Maldives is one of those places that continue to pop up on travellers’ bucket lists. And for a very good reason. If you’ve fantasized about living a–lavish–Robinson Crusoe life on a faraway tropical island, 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, partake in marine conservation… Whatever it is you love, you’ll find it here at LUX* South Ari Atoll.
Sustainability Initiatives +
Our strategy is designed to align with the 17 UN SDGs. Through stakeholder inclusiveness and key partnerships, we have been mapping all 17 simultaneously. The goals are ambitious and optimistic; so are we. We bring our support to the communities in every destination where we operate, and the causes we support range from inclusive community development, healthcare, poverty reduction, to environmental projects such as endemic biodiversity conservation. Most importantly, we put good governance and sustainability at the core of our strategy.
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