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Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max
€199* Per night/room 10 May - 11 May

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Hotel Description

During your stay at LUX* South Ari Atoll, you'll be close to Dhidhoofinolhu Marina. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, plus 7 restaurants and 2 bars.

  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy international cuisine with a beachfront location at MIXE, one of the property's 7 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
  • Indulge with manicures and pedicures, massages or facials at LUX* Me Spa
  • Services include babysitting, a children's club and dry cleaning/laundry
  • On-site recreation includes tennis courts, a gym and a steam room

LUX* South Ari Atoll ratings based on 1 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
5.0 out of 5 5.0 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 5.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 5.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 0.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 5.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for LUX* South Ari Atoll

Couples (1)
5 out of 5
Von A bis Z top organisiert. Sehr freundouches Personal und perfekter Servocr und Sauberkeit. Und das Resort hat sehr viel zu bieten!

Posted by on 1 Nov 2019

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Comment from Hotel Management

2 Nov 2019 by LUX* South Ari Atoll Management Team

Thank you for staying at LUX* South Ari Atoll ! We are glad to know you had a great time and hoping to see you again soon. Best regards,

All-inclusive Details

All-inclusive room rates at LUX* South Ari Atoll are available. These rates are higher because they include on-site food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Food and beverages

  • Buffet and à la carte meals, snacks and beverages included
  • In-room minibar (some restrictions)

Activities and facilities/equipment
Water activities

  • Kayaking
  • Snorkelling
  • Snorkelling excursions

Land activities
  • Fitness facilities
  • Tennis

Lessons/classes/games
  • Pilates
  • Yoga

Entertainment

  • On-site entertainment and activities
  • Access to on-site nightclubs
  • On-site live performances
  • Theme parties

Not included

  • Miniature golf
  • Sailboats
  • Scuba-diving certification
  • Scuba-diving excursions
  • Scuba-diving lessons
  • Tennis lessons
  • Surcharge for premium food items
  • Surcharge for premium or imported non-alcoholic beverages
  • Room service
  • Childcare
  • Activities and services offered by independent operators
  • Off-site tours
  • Transport to off-site activities
  • Gratuities

  • Kayaking included
  • Access to on-site nightclubs included
  • Snorkelling excursions included
  • Buffet-style meals included
  • A la carte dining included
  • Surcharge for premium or imported non-alcoholic drinks
  • Fitness facilities included
  • Tennis included
  • Childcare not included
  • Scuba diving excursions not included
  • Scuba diving certification not included
  • All available drinks included
  • Activities/services from independent operators not included
  • Transport to offsite activities not included
  • Offsite tours not included
  • Room service not included
  • Scuba diving lessons not included
  • Miniature golf not included
  • Yoga classes/lessons included
  • Pilates classes/lessons included
  • Sailboats not included
  • Tennis lessons not included
  • Onsite entertainment and activities included
  • Minibar drinks - restrictions apply
  • Service charge not included
  • Surcharge for premium food items
  • Onsite live performances included
  • Theme parties included
  • Snorkelling included

Property Features

Some rates at LUX* South Ari Atoll are all-inclusive. These rates include on-site meals and beverages, and may include taxes and gratuities. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages and other amenities. LUX* South Ari Atoll offers its guests a full-service spa, Access to hot tub, and a sauna. There are 7 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafΘ and a nearby snack bar/deli. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Public spaces have free WiFi. You'll find a business centre on site. A fitness centre, spa services, and a library are also featured at the luxury LUX* South Ari Atoll. This 5-star Dhidhoofinolhu Island resort is smoke free.

  • 193 guestrooms or units
  • 7 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Deli
  • Kid's club (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Beauty salon
  • No smoking on site

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground on site

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Room Amenities

LUX* South Ari Atoll offers 193 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. Beds feature premium bedding. Satellite televisions are provided. Bathrooms include dressing gowns, slippers, bidets and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include an iron/ironing board.

  • Minibar
  • Day bed
  • In-room dining (24 hours)
  • Television
  • Satellite channels
  • Coffee maker
  • Luxury bedding
  • Cots (free)
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Nightly turndown service
  • Hairdryer
  • Safe
  • Dressing gowns
  • Slippers
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Bidet
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board available
  • Blackout curtains
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Wardrobe or cupboard
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste

Food & Drink

MIXE – This beachfront buffet restaurant specialises in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting).

East Market and East Bar – Overlooking the ocean, this buffet restaurant specialises in Asian cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required. Open daily.

Allegria – Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant specialises in Italian cuisine and only serves dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required. Open daily.

Senses – This beachfront restaurant only serves dinner. Reservations are required. Open daily.

Umami – Overlooking the ocean, this diner specialises in Japanese cuisine and only serves dinner. Reservations are required. Open daily.

24-hour room service is available.

Nearby Activities

Recreational amenities at the resort include Access to hot tub, a sauna and a fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Ecotours on site
  • Fishing on site
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Volleyball on site
  • Kayaking on site
  • Water skiing on site
  • Motor boating on site
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Windsurfing on site
  • Yoga classes/instruction on site
  • Playground on site
  • Beach yoga on site
  • Rowing or canoeing on site
  • Fitness classes on site
  • Sailing on site
  • Bicycle rentals on site
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Personal motorised watercraft on site

Spa Services

LUX* Me Spa has 4 treatment rooms. Massages are available on the beach and in the spa. Other services include facials, body scrubs and body treatments. The spa is open daily.

  • Number of treatment rooms 4
  • Massages on beach
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Body treatments
  • Facial treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Massages

Accessibility

If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
  • Check-in time ends at midnight
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18

Special check-in instructions:

Guests must transfer to the property via aeroplane and must arrange the transfers by contacting the property before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. To make arrangements for check-in, please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification. Any other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival.

This property is accessible only by seaplane transfer from Velana International Airport (MLE). The flight is 25-35 minutes in duration. Guests must contact the property with their international flight details at least 4 days before their expected arrival date so that the property can pre-book seaplane transfers (surcharge). Any flight booking made within 3 days before arrival is subject to availability.

Guests will have access to the seaplane lounge at Velana Airport while they wait for their flight to the property. Seaplane transfers are provided by a third party and transfers in connection with all international flights will be arranged by them. Every effort will be made to transfer guests to the resort within 2 hours of their arrival at the lounge. Seaplane operating hours between the resort and the airport are available from 6 AM to 4 PM (during daylight hours only).

Seaplane baggage allowance is 44 pounds (20 kilograms) for checked bags, and 11 pounds (5 kilograms) for carry-on bags, per person. Fees of USD 5 per kilogram apply for excess baggage, excluding taxes.

To get to the property, guests need to transfer by aeroplane. Transfers need to be confirmed in advance by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 72 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 198 per night.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation

This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Drones and aerial surveillance devices are not permitted at this property.

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and JCB International. Cash is not accepted.

For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Contactless check-in is available.

  • Property does not require health documentation at check-in
  • Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Security system
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Staffed front desk
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • No lifts
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Smoke detector
  • Gap period enforced between guest stays - 24 hours

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 6.00 per person, per night
  • Aeroplane transfer per adult: USD 488 (return)
  • Aeroplane transfer per child: USD 244 (return), from 2 to 11 years old

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 198 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • LUX South Ari Atoll Resort Dhidhoofinolhu Island
  • LUX Hotel Maldives
  • LUX South Ari Atoll Dhidhoofinolhu Island
  • Maldives LUX
  • LUX South Ari Atoll Hotel
  • LUX South Ari Atoll
  • LUX* South Ari Atoll Resort
  • LUX* South Ari Atoll Resort Villas
  • LUX* South Ari Atoll Dhidhoofinolhu Island
  • LUX* South Ari Atoll Resort Dhidhoofinolhu Island

You should know

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the resort before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Awards & Affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in EarthCheck – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage and the local economy.

  • EarthCheck
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