Ayada Maldives

The Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll is one of the most beautiful regions in the Maldives, with unspoilt beaches and lush tropical greenery. Ayada Maldives is set on the peaceful, naturally beautiful island of Magudhuvaa in the south of the Maldives. This idyllic private island, covering approximately 15 hectares, is home to a five-star hotel offering a truly luxurious retreat with 24-hour butler service. The resort has a wide choice of restaurants and spacious villas with private infinity pools. The multi-award-winning AySpa offers the ultimate in wellness. A range of water sports, excursions and other activities make your stay unforgettable. Ayada Maldives is also ranked No. 1 on Tripadvisor, among the world’s top “Treat Yourself” resorts, and was the winner of the 2025 Travelers’ Choice Award.

The Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll, also known as the South Huvadhu Atoll, is one of the largest and least explored atolls in the Maldives. Located in the south of the country, it is renowned for its remarkable natural beauty and rich underwater life.

Its breathtaking coral reefs and crystal-clear waters create ideal conditions for divers and snorkellers. Visitors can encounter a wealth of marine life up close, including colourful shoals of fish, manta rays and, occasionally, whale sharks. The atoll is home to some of the best dive sites in the Maldives, suitable for beginners and experienced divers alike.

The resort offers an impressive choice of 8 restaurants and bars, each serving a variety of culinary experiences. At the main restaurant, “Magu”, enjoy an international buffet with live cooking stations. The overwater restaurant and bar “Ocean Breeze” serves European classics and delicious seafood specialities. The pool bar and restaurant “Zero Degree” offer a relaxed atmosphere. For lovers of Far Eastern cuisine, “Kai” serves authentic dishes, while the “Île de Joie” wine and cheese island offers a fine selection of cigars. At “The Ottoman Lounge”, you can enjoy traditional Turkish coffee and tea, as well as shisha. The teppanyaki grill “Mizu” puts on an impressive live cooking show, while the beach barbecue at “Sea Salt” rounds off the culinary offering with freshly grilled specialities. Every Tuesday evening, Zero Degree Beach becomes “Île de Joie”, a relaxed evening event with freshly grilled meat and seafood, sand beneath your feet and a starry sky above Sea Salt.

The approximately 3,500 sq. m AySpa has been designed to rejuvenate body, mind and soul. This spacious, multi-award-winning spa features the only Turkish hammam in the Maldives, separate steam and sauna areas, a heated vitality pool, a cold plunge pool, a Vichy room, a hair salon, a manicure and pedicure salon, and 8 treatment suites with hydrotherapy baths for a wide range of massages and treatments. Each suite has 2 spa beds, a relaxation area with a daybed, a private bathroom, and a courtyard with a bathtub and rain shower.

The resort brings together gentle movement and personal freedom. Daily yoga and meditation classes are included, offering a clear, dependable framework for mindfulness and balance. A modern fitness area is also available. Personal trainers can be booked at an additional cost for individually tailored sessions, delivered discreetly and professionally with your personal goals in mind.

The spacious infinity pool, overlooking the open ocean, offers a peaceful contrast to the private havens of the villas. Clean lines, far-reaching views and a relaxed atmosphere create a place to unwind and enjoy the day.

The resort offers a first-class diving and water sports centre (PADI courses, at an additional cost), with programmes for beginners and certified divers. You can enjoy catamaran sailing, windsurfing, stand-up paddleboarding, water skiing and fun tube rides. There are also opportunities for snorkelling, banana boat rides and jet skiing, as well as private excursions such as island hopping, dolphin-watching trips, fishing and romantic sunset cruises (at an additional cost). The AyClub provides sports and entertainment, with a games room featuring table tennis, table football, billiards and darts. There is also a floodlit tennis court and volleyball court. Children are well cared for at Zuzuu Kids Club, and babysitting is available. In the evenings, guests can enjoy spectacular fire shows, traditional Maldivian dance performances, film nights, blackjack and poker, and DJ nights. A shopping arcade invites you to browse, while three jogging trails and a library offer more ways to enjoy your free time.

One of Ayada’s special features is its parrots. Over the years, two macaws have become a flock of more than 20 parrots, now at home on the island and always ready to entertain guests.