Maldives hotels

Anantara Dhigu Resort & Spa*****

Aerial view of Anantara Dhigu resort.
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Location

Nestled on Dhigu island in the South Malé Atoll, Anantara Dhigu Resort & Spa, Maldives is a brief 35 minutes by private 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.

Anantara Dhigu presents 68 beachfront villas situated on a private stretch of beach, with unique outdoor bathrooms and Rainshowers. Our 2 Beachfront Pool Villas are more spacious and come with their own private plunge pool set in a tropical garden. 38 over-water suites situated over the Indian Ocean feature private sundecks and open-air infinity-edged bathtubs with a view over the azure lagoon.

Accommodation

Our luxury Maldives resort villas tastefully combine island charm with modern conveniences. Settle back with your IDD telephone, high-speed Internet, personal surround-sound stereo with flat-screen TV, CD/DVD and MP3 player. Enjoy all the comforts of home and then some, with your own espresso machine, residence minibar and 24-hour room service.

Deluxe Beachfront Villa. Luxuriate in 110 square metres of tropical elegance in each of our 68 Deluxe Beachfront Villas, the idyllic Maldives resort bungalow. Take in the endless vista off the shores of Dhigu. Your terrazzo bathtub for two looks out over the ever-changing hues of the Maldivian seas.

Sunset Deluxe Beachfront Villa. Find romance in the Sunset Deluxe Beachfront Villa, identical to the Deluxe Beachfront Villa in luxury, but commanding a special position on the western side of Dhigu.

Deluxe Beachfront Pool Villa. Set on Dhigu, the Beachfront Pool Villas are an expansive and luxurious 165 square metres.

Deluxe Over-Water Suite. Situated on a pier, a few steps across a wooden walkway from Dhigu, your 150 square metre Deluxe Over-Water Suite floats on the crystal-clear waters of the Indian Ocean.

Deluxe Over-Water Pool Suite. Immerse yourself in one of our 2 secluded pool suites off Dhigu, graceful 180 square metre residences in signature Anantara style, 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.

Restaurants & Bars

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. Tell us how you like it prepared or ask for our suggestions.

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.

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.

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.

Baan Huraa. (At Anantara Veli, on the other island resort.) 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.

73 Degrees. (At Anantara Veli, on the other island resort.) 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.

Anantara Spa

Pamper. Enliven. Release. Unwind. Spoil your body, soul and mind with a selection of Anantara Spa's world-renowned signature treatments, alluring bath and steam rituals and holistic therapies. Anantara Spa Dhigu is a true oasis of tranquillity, with over-water treatment suites nestled on one of the world's most remarkable tropical island settings. The perfect end - or beginning - to a perfect day. Anantara Spa is a highlight of every Anantara Experience.

Recreation & Leisure



Water Sports

The warm waters of the Indian Ocean will beckon from the moment you arrive. We welcome you to give in to the temptation and explore them from both above and below! From both Dhigufinolhu and Veligandu Huraa, explore the exotic outdoors at Anantara.

Water Sports Centre

If you've seen enough of the reef's spectacular aquatic landscape and wildlife, come up for air and enjoy some of Anantara's water sports, including surfing, sea kayaking or windsurfing across our placid lagoon. For those looking for a bit more adventure, we have our own catamaran available for private charter on an hourly basis.

Snorkel on our adjacent reef. Kayak through the softly rolling waves to nearby islands and sand banks. Sail around the atoll on a catamaran. Explore the Maldivian heritage of reef and deep-sea fishing. The Water Sports Centre at Anantara Maldives invites you to discover the glittering seas and surrounding islands that make up our stunning tropical setting.  Let us guide you on an exploration – or take to the high seas at your own pace!

Surf School

The Maldives is famous for its perfectly groomed waves that rival some of the best on the planet. But the true beauty of the Maldivian surf is not only its quality but also its variety, which allows surfers of all abilities to find and ride their perfect wave. While at Anantara, take advantage of our Surf school in the heart of the Indian Ocean with a half-day excursion or a one-hour briefer session. 

Diving Centre

Discover a new world. In the Maldives, the action is below the surface. Envelop yourself in a panorama of spectacular marine views on a dive safari. Our PADI certification courses will guide you to taking your first breaths underwater and open up a whole new world for your discovery. Take full advantage of our PADI 5* dive centre, which offers a full range of courses from beginner certification to expert reef dive excursions. Or, snorkel leisurely on the edge of the lagoon or peruse the Maldives' fabled coral gardens on our daily guided snorkelling trips.

Dhoni Adventures

A Maldivian distinction. Sail the high seas in a dhoni, the traditional local sailboat. Meet and greet dolphins. Enjoy a cocktail as you sail into the sunset.

Leisure

Surf without the crowds on one of the last natural wonders of the earth, where you can feel as though the waves belong only to you. Take up windsurfing on the placid lagoon. Dive into the unexplored world of marine life in our crystal-clear waters. Stroll through the markets of bustling Malé.  Explore even more undiscovered islands. Choose your own adventure! 

Island Hopping. Discover some of the other distinctive jewels of the Maldives. Tour the atoll and explore the daily life of fishermen. Shop the way the locals do. Get up close and personal with marine life.

Island Picnic. Spend an afternoon as Robinson Crusoe (with a few more luxuries) and live out your desert island daydreams. A tiny uninhabited island offshore in Anantara's lagoon is your playground for the day.

Malé Excursions. Malé offers distinctive architecture, local markets, tranquil mosques and the regal presidential palace. Immerse yourself in the local culture at the National Museum and partake of some of the country's authentic local delicacies.

Sunset Cruise. Cruise the tranquil turquoise lagoon aboard a dhoni and let the champagne in your glass take on the tints of the setting sun. A romantic, unforgettable beginning to a special evening in paradise.

Sunset Handline Fishing. Try your skills at handline fishing and experience the glittering waters from a local's point of view, aboard a traditional sailing dhoni. This natural technique uses no equipment beyond a single fishing line, held by hand and dropped to the floor of the ocean reef. Wait for the reef fish to bite - a catch is almost guaranteed. Better yet, take your catch onland and our chefs at Fuddan grill will prepare it to your liking the very next day.  

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