AYADA Maldives

Property Highlights

Opened in 2011, the resort offers luxurious suites and villas, set inland amidst the tropical greenery, on the beach or overwater.

The resort's spa has won at the World Luxury Spa Awards. It is also the Regional Winner (Indian Ocean Islands) at Luxury Beach Resort Spa Awards and Luxury Resort Spa Awards.

While the little ones can have fun at the kids' club, adults can relax at the spa or enjoy any of the numerous activities available at the resort.At the Zuzuu club, kids can learn snorkelling, diving, swimming and even cooking from the experts. They can also enjoy t-shirt and face painting activities, swim in the kids' pool, and learn more about Maldivian marine life.Younger guests can play on the jungle gym. For adults, the resort has yoga, pilates and aerobics classes, a tennis court and an award-winning spa.The luxurious spa has a hammam, cold plunge pools, heated vitality pools, and Maldives’ first vichy shower room. Each of its 8 treatment villas has a waterfall shower, outdoor courtyard with sunken bath, steam shower and a private bathroom.Besides these, the resort has an exclusive games hall with PS4s and billiards, as well as a host of water sports and excursions.Guests can enjoy surfing, snorkelling, scuba diving, wakeboarding, windsurfing and jetskiing. Sign up for glass-bottom boat tours, dolphin-spotting, romantic sunset cruises and moonlight cruises.Sunset fishing, deserted island picnics, local island visit and sandbank picnics can be arranged too. Other facilities at the resort include a 24-hour front desk, contactless check-in/checkout, and a fitness centre.Hindi, Tamil and English-speaking staff are there for assistance. Daily housekeeping, concierge, currency exchange and laundry services are available too.

For dining, there are 8 eateries including a fantastic poolside restaurant and a Turkish cafe. Start each day with American, Asian, Continental or Italian breakfast dishes.Besides 24-hour room service, guests can enjoy barbecue facilities and a choice of kosher, halal, vegetarian and vegan food.

How to Reach the Property

The property is located on Magudhuva Island of Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll. Besides having a marine-rich house reef, it is close to several surf breaks.

The property offers domestic flight + speedboat transfers from Male International Airport. It is a 50-minute flight and thereon a 45-minute speedboat ride.It costs USD 385 per adult, USD 193 per child (2 to 11 years) , and is free for infants (up to 1 years) . The cost is for roundtrip/return transfer and inclusive of taxes.Transfers are mandatory and guests have to share details of arrival and departure flights at least 120 hours (5 days) prior to arrival. Payment has to be done directly at the property. The property will arrange for the transfer and share details such as pick-up point, kiosk at the airport etc.

Food & Dining

• With 8 eateries on-site, guests have plenty of dining options.
• Ocean Breeze - Dine overwater in an open-air setting at this European cuisine restaurant. 
• Mizu - Set on the beach, this restaurant serves Teppanyaki and sake. 
• Kai - Guests seeking more choice of cuisines can opt to dine here and savour dishes from pan Asia.
• Open only for dinner, Kai offers a pleasant dining experience amidst calming water features.
• Zero Degree - For a magical experience, dine at this poolside restaurant and bar. 
• Dine with your feet in the pool, in the cabanas or under a thatched roof. 
• At night, the pool is illuminated by underwater LED lights to resemble the stars twinkling above.
• There is live music, a DJ or open-air movies to enhance the experience further.
• Magu - The main restaurant, Magu is open only for breakfast and dinner, and serves themed buffets daily.
• Sea Salt - Open only on Tuesdays and Fridays, and only for dinner this eatery offers amazing beach barbecues under the twinkling skies.
• Ottoman Lounge - Relax with Turkish tea, coffee and shisha every evening.
• Ile De Joie - Cigars, wine and cheese in an open-air overwater deck - the perfect way to relax.

Room details and Amenities

• Stay in any of the luxurious villas and suites here.
• Each villa/suite is air-conditioned, and is either on the beach or steps away.
• Amenities in each accommodation include Nespresso machine, tea-making facilities as well as HARMAN KARDON surround sound system.
• Besides a luxurious bedroom, there is a furnished terrace/sundeck.
• Except the Garden Villas, all villas and suites offer the luxury of a private pool as well.
• All overwater villas and suites have hammocks dangling over the water.
• Family suites with multiple bedrooms, glass floor panels to see the marine life just beneath, and 3 hammocks.    
• En-suite bathrooms have toiletries, an outdoor shower and/or bathtub.

Activities & Experiences

• Play tennis, PS4 and billiards (games room) and learn yoga, pilates and aerobics.
• Relax with a swim at the beachfront pool, or head to the spa for a rejuvenating therapy.
• For the little ones, the kids' club offers t-shirt and face painting, a pool and a play area with jungle gym.
• Kids can also learn snorkelling, diving, swimming, cooking and even about Maldivian marine life.  
• Surfing, snorkelling, scuba diving, wakeboarding, windsurfing and jetskiing and many more water sports can be enjoyed here.
• Go on romantic sunset/moonlight cruises, or sign up for a deserted island picnics. 
• Glass-bottom boat tours, dolphin-spotting, sunset fishing, local island visit and sandbank picnics can be arranged too.

For Couples

This resort is a great options for couples too. Stay in luxurious private pool villas, and enjoy couple therapies at the award-winning spa, romantic dining experiences as well as romantic moonlit/sunset cruises.Picnics on deserted islands or sandbanks can be arranged too. . Guests can also enjoy the following benefits for special occasions (occasion and proof required for each at the time of booking) : Welcome drinks on arrival and a bottle of sparkling wine .