Lux South Ari Atoll

We had a wonderful week at LUX South Ari Atoll. We've been on many vacations, but never has a stay been as perfect as this one. The location is beautiful, the beaches are picture-perfect. The infinity pool villa was an incredible experience. The restaurants are top-notch. Everything is very clean and well-maintained, and all the staff are extremely friendly and helpful. We would especially like to commend our housekeeper, who took perfect care of us; it couldn't have been better – thank you so much, Anfal ! The organization is flawless; we honestly couldn't find a single thing that could be improved. Thank you also for the wonderful birthday celebration for my wife! Thank you for this fantastic and perfectly managed stay; we will definitely be back.

On arrival we were personally warmly welcomed by Lena who sped us through check in and on to our villa, via a golf buggy! The resort is spotlessly clean, all the staff are friendly and welcoming. The entire holiday was amazing, all starting with breakfast where we were greeted every morning with a warm smile by Anu! The daily lunch was great as was drinks at sunset. Dinner was special every night with the chefs looking to cook you a special dinner every time. Thank you Lux. Probably the best holiday we have had. Hope to return soon.

10 day stay, after months of choosing resorts, the Lux is high end, faultless food in every restaurant and the two buffets, clean, well maintained, lovely staff. 2nd LUX we have visited, great brand. Front desk WhatsApp service really useful. Stayed in two room types - beachfront infinity pool villa then romantic overwater villa, the beachfront perfect for young family (child under 6). More activities for kids than expected and really lovely stuff (pirate boat trip for example). Probably the best holiday we have had and are well travelled. Weather perfect throughout. Loads to do and see. All inclusive covers pretty much anything you would want including premium cocktails etc. Highly recommend staying here. Approx 30 min seaplane transfer Welcome on arrival nice touch Coffee bar at reception lovely The actual grounds of the island are immense, the gardeners never stop and the feel of the place is just right. Special shout to Rashwaan for his towel animal art and making our stay very pleasant. Room 248/122

We’ve just returned from another unforgettable stay at Lux South Ari Atoll this March, and once again it completely stole our hearts. This was our fourth visit, and somehow it just keeps getting better every time — we’re already counting down to our fifth trip next year! What truly makes this place so special for us is the people. It feels like coming back to family. A huge thank you to our wonderful friends across the island — Massuf (ICI and BR) Huzam (Isse) at Beach Rouge, thank you for always making us the most beautiful table art. He really is a credit to the LUX family. Aru (lagoon) for always keeping our glasses filled and making us laugh, and Zyan at Lagoon, and Mofizol and Shafeen, the ever-smiling buggy drivers who always brighten our day. Khan at Veli was fantastic as always — such great service and warmth. You all make such a difference. A special mention to Abee the DJ, who brought such an amazing vibe to our evenings. The music was always spot on and really added something extra to the whole experience. The kindest and most professional DJ LUX have had! We were also so sad to hear that Daminda, the restaurant manager, is leaving. He has always been so kind and welcoming, and he will be deeply missed. A very special thank you to Rachel, the duty manager, who always goes out of her way to check in on us and make sure everything is perfect. And Giada, our personal concierge, was simply amazing throughout our stay — always happy, attentive, and ready to help with anything we needed. We would also love to say a big thank you to the gentleman who looked after our room (326). Unfortunately we didn’t catch his name as we were often out when he came by, but he did an incredible job every single day. The room was always left absolutely immaculate, and the towel designs were beautiful — such a lovely touch that we really appreciated. We also had an incredible experience at Umami — absolutely delicious, and it was so interesting getting to try all the different soy sauces. A real highlight! The only small point we wanted to mention was towards the end of our stay at Lagoon Bar. There was an instance where children were dancing and stomping on the tables where guests eat lunch. We completely understand this is a family-friendly resort and have no issue with children at all, but this situation was a little disruptive and seemed to be left unresolved. We mention it only as gentle feedback, as it didn’t reflect the usual high standards we’ve experienced. Every single member of staff plays a part in making our stay so memorable. It’s the genuine kindness and care that keeps us coming back time and time again. Until next year, Lux… we can’t wait to be back!

Our stay at LUX South Ari Atoll was simply unforgettable and the perfect ending to our honeymoon. We stayed in a water villa that truly left nothing to be desired – always spotlessly clean and perfectly maintained. A very special thank you goes to Anfal, who took such great care of our villa every day. Fresh towels, constantly replenished water bottles, and a well-stocked minibar at all times – nothing was ever missing. The restaurants on the island were also outstanding – a true culinary highlight. The selection, quality, and atmosphere were consistently perfect. The entire staff was exceptionally friendly, attentive, and helpful, which made our stay even more enjoyable. We also really appreciated the option to rent bicycles, which made it easy to explore the island. In addition, a variety of daily excursions were offered, so there was always something exciting to do. This trip will always remain something very special to us – we will definitely never forget it.