South Ari Atoll, Maldives
LUX* South Ari Atoll
Your very own paradise islet — a Maldives resort like no other.
The Maldives they've been dreaming about — and more.
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The resort
A luxury resort in the Maldives where you can experience the best of island living on your very own paradise islet.
If you've fantasised about a Maldives resort on a faraway tropical island, embodying a Robinson Crusoe lifestyle, you're in the right place. Ride a bicycle along the jetty, swim alongside whale sharks, hang out in a bungalow on stilts, dine at any of the eight restaurants, dance the night away — and partake in marine conservation along the way.
Good to know
Best time to travel
November – April
Dry season, calm seas, 27–31°C. Whale-shark visibility peaks Dec–Apr.
Preferred currency
US Dollar (USD)
Universally accepted at resorts; local Rufiyaa (MVR) rarely needed.
Flights from Johannesburg
~16 hours · 1 stop
Qatar Airways via Doha or Emirates via Dubai.
Reasons to go
Classic Maldives luxury with space, privacy and whale sharks.
Best for
- Families
- Bucket-list
- Honeymoons
- Celebrations
Extraordinary touchpoints
- 01Seaplane arrival experience
- 02Whale sharks year-round
- 03Wide selection of overwater villas
- 04Ten restaurants and bars
- 05True space and privacy luxury
- 06Frequent all-inclusive upgrade offers
“The Maldives they've been dreaming about — and more.”
Reasons to go
What makes South Ari Atoll unforgettable.
01
Sustainable luxury
Luxury and sustainability don't have to be mutually exclusive — and in the Maldives, it matters most.
02
Newly refurbished Water Villas
Soft hues, natural textures, and panoramic lagoon views — the perfect Maldivian retreat.
03
Eight restaurants. Five bars.
From Italy to Japan, Southeast Asia to the Mediterranean — your tastebuds will never be bored.
The package
5 nights from
R46,640
Per person sharing · Beach Pavilion · Breakfast & dinner daily
Upgrade to all-inclusive from R9,120 pp
Reserve this packageExclusive rates · The LUX Collective
Seasonal rates
per person sharing · 2026
- 15 Jul – 30 Sep '26
- R46,640
- 1 – 17 Oct '26
- R47,690
- 1 – 15 Dec '26
- R60,160
- 16 – 23 Dec '26
- R62,370
Inclusions
- Return economy class flights from Johannesburg to Maldives
- Approximate airport taxes and fuel levies
- Return seaplane transfers
- 5 nights' accommodation in a Beach Pavilion
- Breakfast & dinner daily
Exclusions
- Additional meals
- Beverages
- Items of a personal nature
- Any services not specified above
All rates are subject to availability, currency and/or airfare increase and seasonal surcharge. All prices are per person sharing unless otherwise stated. All discounts and special offers have already been included in the package price. Standard terms and conditions apply.
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Limited-time · South Ari Atoll
Save up to 45% — plus All-Inclusive upgrade
Waterside villas with mesmerising undersea secrets. A private island in a lagoon of whale sharks.
Bonus · Free meal-plan upgrade from Full Board to All-Inclusive. Contracted seaplane rate applicable.
- 01.05.26 – 31.07.26
- 45%
- 01.08.26 – 15.10.26
- 40%
- 16.10.26 – 26.12.26
- 35%
- 27.12.26 – 05.01.27
- 30%
The resort in pictures
A gallery of South Ari Atoll.
Setting
Private islet · South Ari
Highlight
Whale shark sanctuary
Good for
Honeymoons, divers
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