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South Ari Atoll

Lux South Ari Atoll

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Live out your (ultra-luxe) Robinson Crusoe fantasy at the eco-friendly LUX South Ari Atoll. Start your day with a floating breakfast in your villa’s private pool, then grab a bike or solar-powered shuttle and explore the island, or snorkel with whale sharks and manta rays, play beach volleyball, or go wine tasting with the resident sommelier. The resort also features eight restaurants, five bars, tennis courts, a kids club, and activities ranging from cooking classes to sound healing sessions to keep your inner adventure-seeker satisfied.

Dhidhoofinolhu, 0000 South Ari Atoll, Maldives
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Lux South Ari Atoll

About Lux South Ari Atoll

Insider tip

Look for “Keen on Green” items on LUX’s menus, which denote vegan and vegetarian options.

In the hotel’s own words

The Maldives is one of those places that continue to pop up on travellers’ bucket lists. And for a very good reason. If you’ve fantasized about living a–lavish–Robinson Crusoe life on a faraway tropical island, you’re in the right place. At LUX* South Ari Atoll, you will ride your bicycle along the jetty, swim alongside whale sharks, hang out in your bungalow on stilts, dine at any of the eight restaurants, dance the night away, partake in marine conservation… Whatever it is you love, you’ll find it here at LUX* South Ari Atoll.

VIP Hotel Program · Invitation-only

Virtuoso benefits, included

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Virtuoso is an invitation-only network of luxury travel agencies. VIP rates generally meet or beat the hotel's website rates and include this hotel's own Virtuoso amenities below.

  • Room upgrade on arrival, based on availability
  • Daily breakfast for two per bedroom
  • $100 hotel credit per stay
  • Welcome amenity
  • One complimentary sunset cruise during the stay
  • 20% discount on signature treatment
  • Early check-in and late check-out, based on availability

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Rooms and suites

10 room types, as described by the hotel.
Villas
Size
1Beach Pavilion
You can't be closer to the beach even if you tried. Our thatched-roof beach pavilion is as chic as can be. There's the possibility of having interconnected rooms, making this a suitable fit for families with little travellers in tow or friends who like to go on double-dates.
646 ft²
2Family Lagoon Pavilion
Make our Family Lagoon Pavilion your tropical home on the beach. As a matter of fact, you can't be closer to the beach even if you tried. That makes it a good choice for families with a tribe of little travellers in tow who want nothing more than to build sandcastles or explore the island.
1,399 ft²
3Beach Villa
Picture this: Living in a chic thatched-roof bungalow on the prettiest beach imaginable. Chilling in your bathtub in a tropical indoor-outdoor bathroom. Reading a book on your terrace facing the ocean. Sounds like heaven to us!
Members only
4Beach Pool Villa
A beach bungalow. The prettiest private pool. Amenities perfectly attuned to the traveler looking to unwind. The dreamiest indoor-outdoor bathroom there could be. Welcome to your home in the Maldives.
Members only
5Water Villa
As hoteliers with a love for travel, we know how important a good night's sleep is. Feeling like you have a home away from home is the best feeling. Our Maldives water villa is that home, but on stilts and with the Indian Ocean as your swimming pool!
Members only
6Romantic Pool Water Villa
Our water villa comes with a pool (as if the Indian Ocean wasn't enough already), a deck for lazing in the sun, a hanging bird's nest swing, a flight of steps to the lagoon, and all the imaginable comforts. Did someone say drop-down projector in bed?
Members only
7Two-Bedroom Family Beach Pavilion
If you daydream of living in a chic beach hut on a tropical island with all the comforts of home, this is it. You can't be closer to the beach even if you tried. Our thatched-roof family beach pavilion is as chic as can be.
Members only
8Temptation Pool Water Villa
Couples, say hello to our three Temptation Pool Water Villa designed just for you. Slip into your robes and make the most of your days (and nights) in the Maldives. The hardest decision you'll have to make is 14-meter private infinity pool, jacuzzi, or infinite lagoon? Good thing you can have it all.
Members only
9LUX* Villa
This villa comes with a butler, private buggy service, premium bicycles and a selection of wine and spirits. The villa is located at the tip of the jetty, which means unobstructed views, secluded relaxation and a front-row seat overlooking the sunsets from your own infinity pool.
Members only
10Romantic Beach Pool Villa
Upscale villas with direct access to the beach and lagoon, direct views of the swaying palm trees and a secluded garden with lush greenery. Enjoy a refreshing swim in your private infinity pool overlooking the ocean steps away from your villa.
Members only

Room type data is subject to change and accuracy cannot be guaranteed.

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Does booking through Rialto cost more than booking with the hotel?

No - VIP rates under Virtuoso always meet or beat hotel's public, flexible rate, and provide valuable amenities and possible upgrades. Rialto also provides the hotel's non-VIP and corporate rates, so you can compare with full transparency.

What is the value of the VIP benefits?

Daily breakfast for two plus the $100 hotel credit come with every stay at this hotel - adding $100-200/day in value. A room upgrade could also be worth a substantial amount, in addition to early check-in / late check-out benefits when available.

How does this compare to other programs, like through AMEX Fine Hotels & Resorts, or Chase Edit?

Using a hotel's own VIP program may provide higher upgrade priority, additional VIP benefits and promotional rate offers, and a direct relationship with the hotel for special requests. Rialto offers more VIP hotels than any credit card program. In addition, Chase Edit rates can be substantially more expensive as they rarely run promotions whereas AMEX rates are often comparable but do not offer programs such as Upgrade at Booking.

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