Amari Havodda Maldives
Reaching Amari Havodda Maldives takes some effort, a 55-minute domestic flight into Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll followed by a 10-minute speedboat transfer, and that distance from Male is exactly the point. The remote, 640-by-280-metre island delivers genuine seclusion without giving up polish, wrapping 120 villas in contemporary style across beachfront, pool, and overwater categories. Days can run from lazy to active: hire snorkel gear and drift over coral gardens just off the villa, join a scuba excursion to explore the surrounding reefs, or work up a sweat on the tennis court and beach volleyball pitch before winding down at the garden-set Breeze Spa. An international dining lineup spans a market-style all-day pavilion, an open-flame grill house, and a Mediterranean-leaning pizzeria. Kids are well looked after with a dedicated club, and the pace throughout favours quiet, contemporary luxury over spectacle, a fitting match for an island whose main appeal is how far removed it feels from everywhere else.
Room Types
1/2Standard Beach Villa
Cocooned by tropical greenery with direct beach access, this villa offers a private terrace, an oversized daybed, and a covered open-air bathroom alongside modern conveniences. Room size: 95 sqm.
1/3Deluxe Beach Villa
Set on the white sandy shoreline just steps from the sea, this villa pairs contemporary comfort with an easy island rhythm, palm trees swaying just beyond the terrace. Room size: 95 sqm.
1/6Sunset Beach Villa
A private outdoor terrace faces the evening sky, ideal for a sundowner as colour spreads across the horizon. Subtle tones, sophisticated technology, and every comfort round out the interior. Room size: 95 sqm.
1/4Private Pool Villa
Waking here means stepping barefoot onto the terrace to sapphire-blue views, then a dip in the private pool or time spent on the sun lounger. Room size: 121 sqm.
1/6Sunset Beach Pool Villa
Built for unbeatable sunset views and well suited to a honeymoon, this villa offers a rustic terrace over the sand, a private plunge pool, and an outdoor bathroom cocooned by branches. Room size: 121 sqm.
1/9Overwater Villa
Perched on stilts above the ocean, this villa offers a private deck for a dip or an intimate alfresco meal, with an understated interior built around a king bed and large patio doors that draw in the surrounding blue. Room size: 77 sqm.
1/9Overwater Pool Suite
A spacious, understated-luxury suite with an overwater hammock, infinity-edge pool, and private stairs down to the lagoon, waking guests to clear skies and turquoise water. Room size: 153 sqm.
Dining
Amaya Food Gallery
International
The resort's signature all-day dining pavilion presents a market-style spread of Thai, tapas, and other international favourites.
Ember Grill
Grill
Set on the island's northern shore, this restaurant celebrates the simple elegance of grilled cuisine, from tender meats to succulent seafood, with alfresco tables suited to a romantic dinner under the stars.
Thari Bar
Bar
A poolside bar for a chilled drink in the ocean breeze, with a sunken wet lounge area and cabanas for cooling off between rounds.
Iru Bar
Bar
A laidback beach bar built for long, relaxed evenings watching the stars come out.
Pizza Kaage
Mediterranean
A relaxed, Mediterranean-inspired pizzeria overlooking the beach, serving a selection of freshly baked pizzas.
Activities
Breeze Spa
Six treatment pavilions set in a lush garden offer easygoing spa rituals alongside a nail and hair salon.
Scuba Diving
The Maldives is prime scuba territory, and guests without a license can get certified right at the resort.
Water Sports and Dive Centre
Surfing, paddleboarding, and island-hopping trips open up the surrounding water for a range of activity levels.
Swimming Pool
A blue-on-blue backdrop for swimming laps or simply relaxing on the deck.
FIT Centre
A fully equipped gym keeps guests' regular routines going during the stay.
The Library
An air-conditioned lounge stocked with books and board games for a quieter afternoon.
Beach Volleyball Court
A few sets on the sand followed by a cooling dip in the bay.
Tennis Courts
A floodlit, all-weather multipurpose court available for a match any time of day.
Organic Gardens
A stroll through the resort's own vegetable and herb garden.
Transfers
55-minute domestic flight to Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll, followed by a 10-minute speedboat transfer.
Policies
Check-in, check-out, cancellation and other resort-specific policies are confirmed directly with the resort at the time of booking.
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