Anantara Resort Maldives

Star Rating :	Deluxe
Location :	South Male' Atoll
Distance from Airport :	19 Km
Transfer by Dhoni :	N/A
Transfer by Speed Boat :	35 Minutes
Transfer by Sea Plane :	N/A
Number of rooms :	110 Rooms
Credit Cards accepted :

Land in a Maldives resort paradise, surrounded by turquoise waters. Take a morning plunge in the private pool of your over-water villa. Kayak to lunch on a desert island. Let the beauty of Anantara touch you in the Maldives. Nestled on Dhigu island in the South Malé Atoll, Anantara Dhigu Resort & Spa, Maldives is a brief 35 minutes by speedboat from Malé International Airport.

Here, stylish villas, over-water suites and luxurious beach bungalows fringe tranquil lagoons. Celebrate the Maldives with Anantara, discovering the ultimate tropical island getaway with brilliant coral reefs and water sport adventures. Experience a healing massage at Anantara Spa, as you peer through the glass floors revealing the puffer fish, sting rays and baby reef sharks swimming underneath. Settle into luxury, impeccable style and Anantara's gracious service at Anantara Dhigu Maldives.

	68 Deluxe Beachfront Villa (110 sq.m) Luxuriate in 110 square metres of tropical elegance in each of the 68 Deluxe Beachfront Villas, the idyllic Maldives resort bungalow. Take in the endless vista off the shores of Dhigu, with either a sunset or sunrise-facing villa. Your terrazzo bathtub for two looks out over the ever-changing hues of the Maldivian seas. At the end of a sun-filled day, cool off under the outdoor Rainshower and unwind on your very own terrace, just steps from the brilliant lagoon. Your own piece of beachfront paradise awaits. 1 Sunset Deluxe Beachfront Villa combines all the luxuries of a Deluxe Beachfront Villa with a prime position on the sunset side of our island.
	02 Deluxe Beach Front Pool Villa (165 sq.m) Lounge on the ample stretch of beach, laze the afternoon away in a serene pool and dream your adventurous day in the lush tropical garden, all in the privacy of your island hideaway. The Beachfront Pool Villas are an expansive 165 square meters of luxury. This Maldives resort bungalow experience is designed to pamper and indulge its guests. Take a long soak in your private terrazzo tub lined with orchids. Plunge into your own glittering pool in the room. Head to your own stretch of powder white sands. At sunset, settle into pure romance while sipping champagne in the privacy of your villa.
	38 Deluxe Over-Water Suites (150 sq.m) These rooms are situated offshore, just a few steps across a wooden walkway from Dhigu. Your 150 square metre Deluxe Over-Water Suite is suspended above the crystal-clear waters of Maldives. Lounge on your private waterfront sundeck and enjoy unbroken views of the endless blue. Slip into the warm lagoon waters just below you at any time of the day or lie back in your infinity-edge tub for two in a romantic bubble bath (with a view!) after a champagne toast. Rest, read or nap on a tropical wood lounger with colourful silk cushions on your over-water deck. Or just close your eyes and surrender to the soundtrack of the lapping lagoon waters and island breeze. This is truly what a Maldives getaway is all about.One Deluxe Over Water Suite combines all the luxuries of a Deluxe Over Water Suite with a prime positiong on the sunset side of the island.
	02 Deluxe Over-Water Pool Suites (180 sq.m) Indulge in one of the 2 exclusive pool suites which offers an expansive 182sqm of signature Anantara Luxury. Enjoy maximum privacy, as these rooms are situated at the end of the wooden piers, far out into the ocean. Abound with island fabrics, silk cushions and teak furniture. The expansive living room leads to a palatial bathroom with Rain shower, infinity-edge bathtub and a private pool. Spend tranquil days in your private plunge pool with an infinity-edge view of the sea. Dive into the lagoon from your private over-water sun deck. Toast to an adventurous day in the infinity-edge bathtub. This is truly complete bliss on wooden piers over the ocean.

Excursions

Guided Excursions, Island Hopping, Night Fishing, Local Village Excursions, Diving, Dolphin Rides and many water sports.

Service Description

Anantara Spa - Rooted in the timeless healing traditions of the world's richest cultures, Anantara Spas are designed to restore balance and harmony between body and mind in an oasis of beauty, grace and tranquillity. Intoxicating aromas of the world's most exotic elixirs and oils are used in treatments designed to deliver radiance, healing and a quiet sense of inner and outer well-being.

Boutique - Do not fret if you have forgotten to pack some essentials. You may be thousands of miles away from it all, but our on-site boutique brings the world to you, with the bare necessities and exotic goods and handicrafts from across Asia.

Library - No need for sunblock in our stylish showpiece library, where you can sink into a plush armchair and enjoy a new novel or catch up on all that is going on back in the "real world" with our high-speed internet-equipped computers.

Dining Information

Fushi Café : Greet the Maldivian morning sunrise, at the Fushi Café on the white sandy beach of Dhigu Island. Enjoy informal dining at leisure, including American breakfast buffets and themed Maldivian dinner buffets set to the tune of the Bodhu Beru band.

Fuddan Fusion Grill : Sample the freshest seafood scooped straight from 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 Dhigu, the grill offers plentiful ways to enjoy top cuisine. Flame grilled, tandoori, wok sautéed, fired in a wood oven.

Terrazzo : Italy comes to the tropics in this intimate Italian bistro. Perched high overlooking the Indian Ocean on Dhigu Island, Terrazzo specialises in Italian cuisine, fashioned by chefs who are experts with traditional ingredients and techniques. Savour wood-fired pizzas, homemade pastas or our 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.

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

Dining by Design : A banquet on the beach, a candlelit picnic on your own stretch of sand or desert island. A barbecue with your personal chef on your terrace. Global cuisine meets a tropical paradise. Let Anantara plan a romantic dinner for two in countless, secluded getaways - at Anantara Dhigu or at our sister resort, Anantara Veli.

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 from the Northern and humid Southern 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 a made-to-order omelette station. Or select seafood plucked right from the Maldives at the Seafood Market.

Dhoni : Kick back by 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 as you unwind with other guests.

Geckos : Enjoy freshly-baked crusts and piled high toppings from our 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.

Amenities, Services & Facilities

Amenities: Electronic in-room Sage, Individually controlled air conditioning, IDD Telephone, personal Surround Plasma Screen TV, DVD Player, MP3 Player, Gourment mini bar, and spectacular indoor/outdoor bathrooms.

Services: Library & Internet Facilities, In-Villa Dining experiences, Excursions and activity desk, Laundry and pressing service, Boat Transfer Service.

Facilities: Floodlit championship tennis court, Anatara Spa, High-Speed Internet equipped computers, Boutique, Fully equipped air conditioned fitness centre, Infinity pool, Yoga classes, Complimentary non-motorised water sports, Cooking classes, PADI [5 star] dive centre with full range of courses, Snorkelling, Excursions to neighbouring Islands or visit Male' The Capital, Private Island picnics on deserted islands, Scenic Flights, Sport fishing, Dhoni adventures and Deep sea games.