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Ayada Maldives

Included in Conde Nast Traveller’s list of best hotels in the Maldives, voted the‘Indian Ocean’s Leading Luxury Resort’ and the ‘Indian Ocean’s Leading Villa Resort & Spa’ at the 2014 World Travel Awards, Ayada Maldives is a private island resort offering a truly luxurious retreat with a genuine Maldivian style. Set in the relatively unexplored Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll in the south of the country – just a few kilometres above the equator – the luxury resort offers 122 spacious villas and suites, with private pools, butler service and thoughtful five-star detailing

Resort Facts

  • Atoll/District : Gaafu Dhaalu
  • Star Rating : 5
  • No. of Villas : 122
  • Distance from Airport : 435 KM
  • Duration from Airport : 105 Min.
  • Mode of transfer : Domestic flight Plus speedboat

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Ayada Royal Ocean Suite With Pool

With its distinct location on the edge of the jetty, this duplex split level presidential suite is considered an island enclave and offers spacious bedrooms on the ground and upper floors, a lavish living area and an upper floor terrace providing a 180 degrees view of the Indian Ocean and the horizon with absolute privacy.

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Beach Suite With Pool

Ideal for vacationing families, these interconnecting villas offer a larger bedroom with a spacious living area, that has the advantage of a connecting door with a Beach Villa both from inside and out on the terrace. Each suite offers a private outdoor terrace, plunge pool and direct beach access.

Beach Villa With Pool

Located on the idyllic stretches of the white sandy beaches, these beachfront villas offer peaceful relaxation both on the expansive private outdoor and plunge pool that surrounded by lush vegetation, with the beach situated only a few steps away.

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Garden Villas

Nestled in tropical garden, our Garden Villas are the perfect retreat for friends and family looking to reconnect in a stunning, private setting. Garden Villas are furnished with comfort and a relaxing hammock in the garden veranda, with only steps away from all Resort facilities.

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Ocean Villa With Pool

Poised over the lagoon, these over-the-water villas allows for idyllic contemplation whilst lounging on the ocean hammocks with the gentle lapping of the waves to soothe you. These spacious villas offer a private outdoor terrace, ocean hammocks, plunge pool, an uninterrupted view of the horizon and direct lagoon access.

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Sunset Beach Suite With Pool

These spacious beachfront suites offer a large living area, spacious private outdoor terrace, plunge pool and garden area ideal for romantic private dinners with direct beach access.

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Sunset Lagoon Suite With Pool

Resting on the land with the outdoor terrace over the ocean, these suites combine the unique features of both the tropical garden and the magical view on the lagoon. These villas offer a large area encompassing a living and bedroom area complete with a bathroom open in the intimate garden. The spacious outdoor terraces offer plush swing sofas, plunge pool to further enhance the tranquil setting and a direct lagoon access.


In Villa Dining
In Villa Dining

AYADA Maldives gives you an opportunity experience dining within the comfort and convenience of your own villa : indulge yourself with intimate breakfast, lay back with a light lunch on your terrace, or just savor a private dinner while chilling by your own pool.

Private Dining
Private Dining

Ayada Maldives provides private dining experience exclusively for you and your loved one : on the soft sandy beach, on the secluded pagoda, or simply on the deck of your own villa. A private chef and waiter will cater you the perfect evening under the Maldivian stars.

Ottoman Lounge
Ottoman Lounge

This far-flung outpost of the Ottoman empire graces the island with fine Turkish teas and coffee presented in the traditional manner in filigree silver- service. Ayada Maldives showcases the beauty and unique experience of sipping authentically brewed Turkish coffee and specialty teas in a lounge with low seating, as inspired by a traditional café in Turkey.

Ile de Joie
Ile De Joie

Lovers of the finer things in life will adore this tiny over-water open-air cheese and wine bar set 100m over the lagoon. Truly an ‘island of joy’, this is home to the island’s fine wines cellar where oenophiles will enjoy perusing the eclectic wine list, while the resident bartender can suggest the perfect tipple from a range of fine label cognacs, premium whiskies and other delectable bottled digestifs and aperitifs.

Sea Salt
Sea Salt

Feel the magic of the Maldives at our mouthwatering beach BBQ held under a carpet of stars where you can feast on freshly grilled meat and seafood.Ideally situated on our Zero Degree Beach with golden sand, amazing sunshine and a gentle sea breeze, this is the perfect place to savour food from the grill with your feet in the surf… a true delight!

Zero Degree
Zero Degree

Zero Degree restaurant and bar is where you’ll find poolside dining at its finest: a simple yet wide menu of international dishes that addresses all cravings from crisp fresh salads to European, Asian and middle-eastern dishes. Guests can choose to dine barefoot in the water, under a thatched roof, in one of the poolside cabanas swathed in fabri, or of course for the ultimate sun lovers, the sun beds by the pool.

Ocean Breeze
Ocean Breeze

Named after its beautiful over-water location where the warmth of the sun is tempered by a refreshing breeze, this stylish restaurant is open for lunch and dinner and offers gourmets a tempting menu of modern European dishes. With regular seasonal changes to the menu, items such as grilled seafood, home-made pasta and fine steaks are perennial favorites.

Kai
Kai

An exquisite range of far-eastern and Asian delicacies awaits in this gem of a restaurant hidden away amid tropical greenery. Open for dinner each evening, diners can choose from an extensive sushi and sashimi list made from the freshest local seafood as well as classic interpretations of regional Asian specialties from China, Japan, Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam. The décor, with its calm reflecting pools and typical Japanese-inspired architecture, sets the scene for a memorable evening of fine dining.

Magu
Magu

Open for breakfast and dinner, Magu is Ayada Maldives’ main restaurant showcasing a generous international buffet with daily changing themes for example Far Eastern, Chef’s Special, Maldivian, Mexican, Mediterranean or Middle Eastern ensuring that every night diners enjoy an abundance of variety and flavor.

Mizu
Mizu

The word Teppanyaki is derived from “Teppan” meaning iron hot plate and “Yaki” which means to grill or fry. That is exactly what you’ll experience at Mizu : The chef will prepare the most delicious fish, meat and vegetarian dishes as you watch him skillfully cook in front of you with precision.



Spa Treatments
Spa Treatments

Experience various massage techniques and surrender your stress to the nurturing hands of our massage specialists. We invite you to indulge the results of total stress free-ness and blissful relaxation.



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Zuzuu Kids’ Club

Ayada Maldives provides a fully equipped Kid's Club on site supervised by trained and experienced professionals. Open from 09.00 AM to 06.00 PM and inviting all children, this facility offers a host of recreational and educational activities conducted by a personable and attentive team.

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Sports & Wellness

Fitness center Games hall Jogging tracks Swimming Football Tennis court Yoga studio

Surfing
Surfing

Surf’s up! AYADA Maldives is located only a few minutes' boat ride from some of the best surf breaks in the country. So what are you waiting for? Our surfing program is ideal for both beginners and experts who want to surf a few the best surfing points in the Maldives.

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Water Sports

Snorkeling Canoeing Wind surfing Stand up paddle board Catamaran sailing Jet ski Fun tube Banana boat ride Water skiing / mono skiing / wakeboarding Speedboat rental

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Excursions

Big game fishing in Maldives water can be one of the most unforgettable adventures of lifetime for keen fisherman & first timers alike. Get ready to tackle the big boys of the ocean: tuna, sharks, wahoo, sailfish, swordfish, barracuda . . . you never know what’s out there.

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Diving

With year round high visibility, favorable weather conditions, stunning coral reefs and free flowing tides of the seasonal monsoons, the Maldives is a haven for divers and ocean lovers.


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