Lux South Ari Atoll

We had a holiday far beyond our expectations. We had previously visited the Maldives without kids, staying on quieter islands farther from Male. However, this time, since we came with our children, we wanted to stay at a resort offering more activities and entertainment options. Choosing this hotel turned out to be a great decision. We stayed in a water villa, and our room was beautiful. The activities were fun, and the food was absolutely delicious. We had an amazing holiday with our two kids, aged 5 and 7. From the moment they picked us up from the airport until they dropped us back off, all the staff went above and beyond to make us happy. A special thanks to Salwa, who worked tirelessly to resolve any issues we had throughout our stay; to Dhain, who didn’t hesitate to jump into the water fully clothed to retrieve the glasses I dropped in the sea; and to Bhupendra, who took care of us every day on the beach, pampered us, and brought so much positivity with his cheerful and professional attitude. Thank you all for making our stay so memorable.

We were initially very overwhelmed when it came to picking somewhere for our honeymoon in the Maldives but so glad we decided on Lux. It was everything we dreamed of and more. The property is pure luxury with amazing service and a great modern aesthetic. There is lots of choice for the food be it casual buffets, lunch by the pool or an al a Carte dinner. We were full board including soft drinks but the portions were very generous so half board would have been just fine. We were worried we might not have enough to do/explore for 11 days but we could have stayed for weeks. The views are amazing, with facilities and activities to match (some included and some for an additional fee but so worth it!). It was a good 40 minutes to walk from one end of the island to the other to give you an idea of scale, so lots of spots to explore and we definitely needed the bikes but there is also a golf buggy shuttle that runs throughout the day and even more frequently at night. Nightly turn down service in addition to morning room refresh. Lots of water provided in the room. We stayed in both the over water villa with and without pool, and we actually preferred the without pool villa but both were amazing. The coffee is amazing, and we loved getting our morning coffee everyday. We had a truly amazing honeymoon that exceeded all expectations (and I’m hard to please!). The attention to detail in all aspects was so so good. the only downside was the weather which was pretty mixed, and a little worse than we had hoped for late November.

Your stay at Lux will be exceptional from start to finish. We spent 5 nights here as part of our honeymoon trip. We stayed in a beach villa and later a overwater pool villa - both stunning rooms and each with their own qualities it is hard to choose which one we preferred. We were also on the Full Board package - we didn't feel we would get the value out of the AI and I feel for us this was the right choice for us - heaps of food choices and soft drinks included. We loved our breakfasts at MIXE (the staff there are fab) - the choice was more extensive and had a bigger variety. We tried all the restaurants included in our package - we loved the flavours at Senses and the tapas at Beach Rouge. A must try is the delicious coffee at Cafe Lux - the coconut divine was my daily choice here. The staff make Lux even more memorable. Every member of staff has a smile and friendly greeting every time you meet them on the island. They go above and beyond to make your stay special. Thank you to our host Rachel for constantly answering queries or requests on WhatsApp at any time of the day it seemed. The staff on the shuttle service were always jolly and chatty. But it's the staff behind the scenes that don't get enough credit - the gardeners & the maintenance staff for keeping Lux running and looking beautiful. We highly recommend this resort in the Maldives - it suits everyone from young families to honeymooners. There is a lot more to do than expected on an island - download the app to keep up to date with daily activities! We will definitely return one day.

Sooo if you didn’t have kids then you wouldn’t choose this resort because it’s not special in the couples romance sense BUT with kids and the all inclusive it makes life super easy! Japanese & Italian restos are worth booking and a bit of fun. We don’t love a buffet but again helpful with kids and the ones here are definitely not the worst. The children love the free ice cream every day which is well executed albeit also well policed… only one serving per person per room. The beaches and sea life are fab except awful coral bleaching but that’s basically all of the Maldives these days

Coming to Lux was the best choice my husband and I could have made… peaceful environment, competent and prepared staff, heavenly place and breathtaking food! During our stay, regarding excursions, restaurant reservations and proposals for other activities on the island (pilates, art studio, cooking class, clay manipulation, class to learn how to make coffee…), we were followed by Giada, a young girl, very attentive and precise in her work, sweet and friendly, always available for our every desire. She more than anyone else allowed us to have the best possible holiday, giving us the opportunity to relax without having to think about anything. Our experience at Lux was excellent above all thanks to her, and to the wonderful place that welcomed us in these days… we will definitely be back!!!😍