FIVE STAR LUXURY RESORT | SUPERIOR ACCOMMODATION

Anantara Resort Maldives		Rating :
	Location : South Malé Atoll Distance from airport: 11 km Speedboat Transfer: 35 minutes No of rooms : 110

Anantara Resort Maldives is spread over two idyllic island paradises on the South Male Atoll a brief 35 minutes by private speedboat from Male International Airport. Italian styled villas, over-water suites and luxurious beach bungalows fringe tranquil turquoise lagoons.

Celebrate the Maldives with Anantara, discovering the ultimate tropical island getaway with brilliant coral reefs, watersport adventures and uplifting Ayurvedic health spa experiences. Hop between the two jewelled islands, Dhigufinolhu and Veligandu Huraa, for an array of fine dining destinations unmatched by any other Maldives resort. Settle into luxury, impeccable style and Anantara’s signature warmth and gracious service. Discover your own stretch of sand in the world’s last unspoiled tropical paradise.

ACCOMMODATION

Room types:

• Deluxe Beach Front Villas
• Deluxe Beach Front Pool Villas
• Deluxe Over-Water Suites
• Deluxe Over-Water Pool Suites

On Dhigufinolhu, Anantara Resort Maldives offers 68 beachfront villas all located on a private stretch of beach, with unique outdoor bathrooms and rain showers. 2 Beachfront Pool Villas are more spacious and come with their own private plunge pools set in a tropical garden.

Anantara’s 38 over-water suites, situated over the Indian Ocean, feature private sundecks and open-air infinity-edged bathtubs with a view. For the ultimate over-water Maldives luxury resort getaway, 2 exclusive Deluxe Over-Water Pool Suites enjoy a prime setting at the end of each jetty, with wrap-around sundecks featuring their own private plunge pool and spacious interiors with a hint of Maldivian culture and art.

On the graceful blue of Veligandu Huraa, indulge in living above a lagoon. The 36 Over-water Bungalows are just a few metres from the clear waters, home to lush coral gardens. Lounge in your elegant thatched residence. Take to a private sundeck over the lagoon. Step up to one of 14 Deluxe Over-Water Bungalows and unwind in the terrazzo tub for two in your own piece of Maldivian magic. Your open-air shower leads onto an expansive sundeck. Embrace in the romance of the Maldives in your secluded tropical getaway.

Resort facilities:

• Flatscreen TV with surround sound and CD player
• Villa private bar
• Indoor/outdoor bathroom with rain shower (beachfront villas)
• IDD Telephone
• Electronic in-room safe
• Individually controlled air conditioning
• Dhoni adventures
• Deep sea game or sport fishing
• Scenic flights
• Private island picnics on deserted islands
• Snorkelling
• Cooking classes
• Yoga classes

ACTIVITIES

When not relaxing on the beach, check out the Ayurvedic spa retreat or chill in the beachfront infinity pool, spend your days on the water with sailing excursions, waterskiing on the placid lagoon, seaplane flights, deep-sea fishing or sunset dhoni cruises alongside dolphins. Anantara Maldives also features its own onsite PADI Dive Centre, offering diver certification courses from beginner to advanced open-water dive and rescue dive training, in one of the world’s premier diving destinations.

DINING

Fiery Thai curries and handmade Italian pastas. Open kitchens and tableside cooking. Dining at Anantara is about more than just savouring a great meal. It is a total immersion in the local flavours of this rich destination, along with those of some of the world’s best culinary traditions. Get a taste of Anantara, it’s excellent!

Fushi Café

Greet the Maldivian morning sunrise, at the Fushi Café on the white sandy beach of Dhigufinolhu. Adjacent to the Anantara marina, guests can enjoy an informal all-day dining option at leisure, including American breakfast buffets, or light a la carte snacks and themed Maldivian dinner buffets set to the tune of the Bodhu Beru band.

Fuddan Fusion Grill

Sample the freshest seafood scooped straight form the ocean or feast on imported steaks at this lively fusion grill. Prime aged imported cuts from Japan and Australia. Maldivian prawns, Wahoo and lobster. Facing the inner turquoise reef of Dhigufinolhu, the grill offers plentiful ways to enjoy top cuisine. Flame grilled, tandoori, wok sautéed, fired in a wood oven. You select how it’s prepared, or go with the chefs preference.

Baan Huraa

Inspired Thai cuisine comes to the sublime beauty of a teak house over-water. Set on stilts above the Dhigufinolhu lagoon, the house opens to sweeping views across the Indian Ocean. With internationally-acclaimed Thai chefs, Baan Huraa offers a unique dining experience of authentic flavours of the Orient. Savour dishes made from the freshest ingredients flown in direct from the provinces of Thailand.

73 Degrees

The light and airy Maldivian-style thatched-roof pavilion faces the lagoon of Veligandu Huraa. Dine at the sumptuous breakfast buffet of fresh tropical fruits and juices, cereals, homemade breads, grilled meats and vegetables and on made-to-order omelet. Or select your seafood fresh at the Seafood Market.

Terrazzo

Italy comes to the tropics in this intimate Italian bistro. Perched high overlooking the Indian Ocean on Dhigufinolhu, Terrazzo specialises in Italian cuisine, fashioned by chefs who are experts with traditional ingredients and techniques. Savour wood-fired pizzas, homemade pastas or the signature seafood spread, accompanied by wines from the northern and southern regions of Italy. Tuscan, Roman and Milanese selections all enjoyed with sweeping views across the reef.

Dhoni

Kick back on the tranquil lagoon of Veligandu Huraa. Swim up to the poolside bar and savour cocktails and chill vibes. Settle into the infinity-edge pool and glance at the seascape while you indulge in the simple pleasures of life.

Aqua

Located poolside on Dhigufinolhu, Aqua provides a relaxed poolside refreshment and stylish snack menu. Alternatively, swim up to the bar and create your own cocktail from a range of innovative recipes. Early evening ushers in the picturesque Indian Ocean sunsets whilst you savour a drink at the upper lounge.

Pizza Bar

Enjoy freshly-baked crusts and piled high toppings from the wood-fired oven. You’ve found your perfect spot for inventive pizza and light snacks overlooking the lagoon at Veligandu Huraa. Dine al fresco on the deck or in the thatched roof pavilion. Sit back or try a game of pool, steps away from the free-standing bar. This could become your hang out.

Dining by Design

A banquet on the beach, a candlelit picnic on your own stretch of sand or desert island. A barbecue with personal chef on your terrace. Global cuisine meets a tropical paradise. Let Anantara plan a romantic dinner for two in countless, secluded getaways.

ANANTARA SPA

Pamper. Enliven. Release. Unwind. Anantara Spa is a true oasis of tranquillity, in one of the world’s most remarkable tropical island settings. Choose between treatment suites overlooking the lagoon on Veligandu Huraa or nestled in the gardens of Dhigufinolhu. Retreat to custom treatment rooms for Ayurvedic and Thai therapies. Follow your treatment with a relaxed afternoon in a secluded steam room and sauna, or Jacuzzi overlooking azure waters.

Select from a host of therapies such as signature treatments, alluring bath and steam rituals, and holistic therapies.

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