Surrounded by a crystal-clear lagoon caressing idyllic coral fringed shores, this luxury resort offers exceptional Maldivian design and service, superior facilities and powder white sand, ensuring a paradisiacal escape.

Location On Dhidhoofinolhu Island on the South Ari Atoll.

Facilities Seven sublime restaurants and six bars including Pure for Japanese cuisine in an over water setting, the beach restaurant Noo and Senses for an eclectic fusion of Indian Ocean tastes. Indulge in the spectacular spa with its heated pool, sauna and hammam, plus there are two infinity pools as well as waterskiing, snorkelling and a PADI diving centre. Diva has its own boathouse offering trips in traditional Maldivian boats and is a gateway to beautiful diving in the archipelago’s largest Marine Protected Area - home to rare whale sharks.

Accommodation 193 contemporary villas each with a bedroom, bathroom, airconditioning and television. Deluxe rooms have a private garden with outdoor shower. Junior suites are slightly larger and have sea views and direct lagoon access. Beach villas are larger and have a bigger private garden. Water villas are as above but stand on stilts providing complete seclusion with a private deck from which you can slip directly into the water. Prestige water villas have private plunge pools and the Diva villa offers an infinity plunge pool and 24-hour butler service, both available on request.

Transfer time Approximately 25 minutes by seaplane from the airport.