Far from the bustle of modern life, this romantic getaway sits among frangipani and hibiscus, surrounded by coral sands and the crystal-clear lagoon of one of the Maldives' most inviting islands. This slice of paradise is just 25 minutes from Male by seaplane and offers its guests a lighter and brighter holiday experience. Travellers can embrace the beauty, friendliness and warmth of this tropical island as well as enjoy the exclusive suites and villas specially designed for relax. They can also take advantage of the innovative array of bars and restaurants as well as the award-winning spa, a sanctuary for guests’ health and wellbeing. Ideal for an unforgettable family stay or a romantic getaway, this luxurious resort will leave no one indifferent.
Amenities
Aqua fit
Banana boating
Waterskiing
Jet ski
Motor board ride
Diving
Windsurfing
Catamaran sailing
Canoeing
Pedal boating
Table tennis
Fitness
Beach volleyball
Tennis
Safari
Sauna
Steam bath
Hot tub
Room Prices & Availability
Rooms
1 / 4
Villa Romantic Pool Water
Bedroom : King-size bed 150-183 width (1 unit)
Facilities
Smoke detector
Satellite TV
Number of bedrooms : 1
Room size (sqm) : 110
Make-up mirror
Wake-up service
Private Pool : 1
Bathroom : 1
Shower
Hairdryer
* Some services shall be paid at the establishment
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House Family Lagoon Pavilion, 130 Sqm
Facilities
Bathroom : 1
Shower
Hairdryer
Toiletries
Bathrobes
Slippers
Wi-fi
Direct dial telephone
TV
220V power supply
* Some services shall be paid at the establishment
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Family Room Two Bedroom Family Beach Pavilion
Facilities
Bathroom : 1
Shower
Hairdryer
Toiletries
Bathrobes
Slippers
Wi-fi
Direct dial telephone
TV
220V power supply
* Some services shall be paid at the establishment
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Villa Beach Villa 95 Sqm King Bed
Bedroom : King-size bed 150-183 width (1 unit)
Facilities
Bathroom : 1
Shower
Hairdryer
Toiletries
Bathrobes
Slippers
Wi-fi
Direct dial telephone
TV
220V power supply
* Some services shall be paid at the establishment
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Villa Beach Pool Villa, 116 Sqm, King Bed
Bedroom : King-size bed 150-183 width (1 unit)
Facilities
Bathroom : 1
Shower
Hairdryer
Toiletries
Bathrobes
Slippers
Wi-fi
Direct dial telephone
TV
220V power supply
* Some services shall be paid at the establishment
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Double Beach Villa
Bedroom : King-size bed 150-183 width (1 unit)
Facilities
Wake-up service
Smoke detector
Internet access
Extra beds on demand*
Number of bedrooms : 1
Room size (sqm) : 95
Cable TV
Bathtub
Bathroom : 1
Shower
* Some services shall be paid at the establishment
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Double Beach Pavillion
Bedroom : King-size bed 150-183 width (1 unit)
Facilities
Room size (sqm) : 60
Bathtub
Internet access
Smoke detector
Extra beds on demand*
Number of bedrooms : 1
Wake-up service
Satellite TV
Bathroom : 1
Shower
* Some services shall be paid at the establishment
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House Beach Pavilion, 60 Sqm, Double Bed
Bedroom : Double bed 131-150 width (1 unit)
Facilities
Bathroom : 1
Shower
Hairdryer
Toiletries
Bathrobes
Slippers
Wi-fi
Direct dial telephone
TV
220V power supply
* Some services shall be paid at the establishment
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Villa Water Villa
Bedroom : King-size bed 150-183 width (1 unit)
Facilities
Extra beds on demand*
Satellite TV
Number of bedrooms : 1
Room size (sqm) : 98
Cable TV
Bathroom : 1
Shower
Hairdryer
Toiletries
Bathrobes
* Some services shall be paid at the establishment
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Villa Temptation Pool Water Villa, 220 Sqm, King Bed
Bedroom : King-size bed 150-183 width (1 unit)
Facilities
Bathroom : 1
Shower
Hairdryer
Toiletries
Bathrobes
Slippers
Wi-fi
Direct dial telephone
TV
220V power supply
* Some services shall be paid at the establishment
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Villa Lux Villa, 360 Sqm, King Bed
Bedroom : King-size bed 150-183 width (1 unit)
Facilities
Room size (sqm) : 360
Bathroom : 1
Shower
Hairdryer
Toiletries
Bathrobes
Slippers
Wi-fi
Direct dial telephone
TV
* Some services shall be paid at the establishment
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Villa Water Villa, 98 Sqm, King Bed
Bedroom : King-size bed 150-183 width (1 unit)
Facilities
Bathroom : 1
Shower
Hairdryer
Toiletries
Bathrobes
Slippers
Wi-fi
Direct dial telephone
TV
220V power supply
* Some services shall be paid at the establishment
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Villa Romantic Pool Water Villa, 110 Sqm, King Bed
Bedroom : King-size bed 150-183 width (1 unit)
Facilities
Bathroom : 1
Shower
Hairdryer
Toiletries
Bathrobes
Slippers
Wi-fi
Direct dial telephone
TV
220V power supply
* Some services shall be paid at the establishment
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Room Run Of House
Facilities
Bathroom : 1
Shower
Hairdryer
Toiletries
Bathrobes
Slippers
Wi-fi
Direct dial telephone
TV
220V power supply
* Some services shall be paid at the establishment
+ More
Statistics & Profile
Total number of rooms : 193
Lux South Ari Atoll is booked in hotel categories: Business hotels, Hotels with charm, Green Hotel, Hotels with spa, Sport hotels and Family hotels.
Facilities
Most popular facilities
Aqua fit
Banana boating
Waterskiing
Jet ski
Motor board ride
Diving
Windsurfing
Catamaran sailing
Canoeing
Pedal boating
Table tennis
Fitness
Beach volleyball
Tennis
Safari
Sauna
Steam bath
Hot tub
Amenities and services
Wheelchair-accessible
Car park*
24-hour reception
Check-in hour from 14:00:00
Check-out hour to 11:00:00
Late Check-out*
Mobile phone coverage
Wi-fi*
Local and international calls
Transfer service*
Airport Shuttle*
Room service*
Laundry service*
Launderette*
Medical service*
Bicycle hire service
Babysitting service
Multilingual staff
24-hour security
Bellboy service
Air conditioning in public areas
Hotel safe
Currency exchange facilities
Lift access*
Newspaper stand
Shop
Garden
Terrace
Sun terrace
Gym
Newspapers
Luggage room*
Dining area
BBQ facilities
Private pool
Private beach area
Library
Electric kettle
Activities
Aqua fit*
Banana boating*
Waterskiing*
Jet ski*
Motor board ride*
Diving*
Windsurfing*
Catamaran sailing*
Canoeing*
Pedal boating*
Table tennis*
Fitness*
Beach volleyball
Tennis
Safari*
Health and beauty
Sauna
Steam bath*
Hot tub*
Massage*
Spa treatments*
Hairdressing salon*
Beauty salon*
Spa centre*
Business
Conference room : 1
Projector*
Printer*
Photocopier*
Fax*
Restaurant service
Café
Bar
Restaurant
Non-smoking area
Smoking area
Highchairs
Poolside snack bar
Show cooking
Breakfast room
Entertainment
Outdoor freshwater pool : 2
Sun loungers
Parasols
Children playground*
Kids’ club
Entertainment programme for adults*
Entertainment programme for children*
TV lounge
Game room
* Some services shall be paid at the establishment
Popular Room facilities
Shower
Hairdryer
Toiletries
Bathrobes
Slippers
Wi-fi
Direct dial telephone
TV
220V power supply
Minibar*
Tea and coffee making facilities
Individually adjustable air conditioning
Fan
Safe
Terrace
Turndown service
Welcome pack
Housekeeping*
Meals
Breakfast
Breakfast buffet
Breakfast served to the table
Continental breakfast
Hot breakfast
Early bird breakfast
Buffet lunch
À la carte lunch
Buffet dinner
À la carte dinner
Breakfast and dinner
Breakfast and lunch
Half Board
Half board without drinks
Full board
Full board without drinks
All inclusive
All inclusive with alcoholic drinks own brands
All inclusive with alcoholic drinks top brands
Special dietary options
Gluten-free meals
Gala dinner*
Vegetarian meal
Snacks
Tripadvisor Reviews
Tripadvisor traveller rating
7391 reviews
Traveller rating
Excellent
6845
Very good
400
Average
92
Poor
36
Terrible
19
Rating summary
Location
Sleep Quality
Rooms
Service
Value
Cleanliness
Recent Tripadvisor reviews
682xiaf
Best of the best
31 Oct 2025
Amazing trip and great people. Rimah at MIXE spoke always with us in mandarin and Rachael always help us with the dinner reservation. This resort never fail as the previous resort wasn’t that nice
John090765
London, England
Beautiful, idyllic location!
31 May 2025
We spent a very peaceful week at the LUX in May 2025, and it lived up to our expectations. Beautiful, idyllic resort with a great choice of restaurants. We booked an over water villa, and we were upgraded to a pool villa on arrival. This place is perfect for a peaceful, relaxing getaway. The views are stunning, and the staff were one of the friendliest that we have come across.
chencP4663NW
best of the best
31 Oct 2025
we have stay here for.4 nights, the weather perfect a bit hot. Rachael assist is alot to book the restaurant, dinner at.beach rouge is the best. our room v101, has amazing view
danielesP7628JB
The perfect place for an unforgettable experience.
30 Sep 2025
This was our fifth trip to the Maldives but for sure the best. The care of every single detail, our super comfortable beach pool villa, the quality of food made our experience unforgettable! In addition the presence di Giada who has supported us in every need we had, made our staying more valuable. The trip was to celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary and I was supported by the staff to organize a special dinner on the beach with “photo fanatic” which was a fantastic moment and which we will remember for the rest of our lives!
C2049PS_
This stall is very beautiful. The staff is very warm and patient. The scenery on the island is very beautiful. The food
31 Oct 2025
This island is very beautiful. The staff is very warm and patient. The scenery on the island is very beautiful. The food is very delicious. The accommodation experience is also great. Highly recommended.
Tripadvisor Overview
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.
Our ATOL number is T7365 and your protection begins as soon as you’re booked. If a supplier fails, you’ll get your money back, and you can’t get stranded abroad because ATOL ensures you’re brought home at no extra cost.
Payments safeguarded in a Trust Account
The airline is paid when you book and the rest of your payments are held in a trust account, which is controlled by the Travel Trust Association. This is much safer than an ABTA bond, because your money can only be released to pay the suppliers for each element of your holiday, and and your ATOL protection safeguards the whole holiday. Our TTA membership number is U7488.