Anantara Dhigu is located in South Malé Atoll, Maldives, opened on August 1, 2006. Anantara has 3 islands: Dhigu, Veli, and Naladhu Private Island. Dhigu is the largest island, with garden view, ocean view, and overwater villas. Veli Island does not allow children, so it is called Honeymoon Island, with only water villas. Naladhu Private Island is for the rich and beautiful, with high prices. Chinese make up 20%~30% of the island; Europeans, Americans, and Arabs are more numerous. It does not accept group tours, only individual tourists, and controls the proportion of Chinese.
Why stay here
Three islands of the same group (Dhigu, Veli, Naladhu) are together; Dhigu and Veli guests can visit each other. Hotel facilities are first-class; SPA is one of the features. The island level is five-star. The island has rich activities; few Chinese choose this island. The most amazing thing is the island's super lagoon scenery, absolutely top-level in the Maldives; friends who like lagoons should not miss it.
Highlights
Guests from Veli and Dhigu can visit each other's islands. The beaches, service, and room facilities are all quite good. Of course, as a Thai hotel group, SPA is also a feature.
Before you go
Prices are relatively high when there are no promotions; water activities are also slightly expensive.
Children’s policy
Children 2-11.99 years: 1400 per person
Villas and rooms
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Sunrise Beach Villa
Room count · 36Area · 125㎡Private pool · None
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Villa Description: The Sunrise Beach Villa spans 125㎡ with 36 units across the island, all facing east . Nestled amidst lush greenery with pristine white sandy beaches, these villas await your arrival. Relax on the sun loungers of your private terrace or in the freestanding terrazzo bathtub of your open-air bathroom. Part the palm fronds to reveal breathtaking views of the unspoiled beach and the Indian Ocean beyond.
Maximum occupancy
3 Adults 1 Child
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Sunrise Over Water Suite
Room count · 19Area · 119㎡Private pool · None
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Sunrise Water Suite, 119 sqm, 19 villas across the island, facing east. Wake up to the sea breeze, lie on the hammock net to feel the breeze, gaze at the colorful marine life through the glass observation panel in the bathroom floor, or dive into the warm sea for a close encounter with marine animals. Enjoy a bath in the separate bathtub with a perfect view of the distant waters.
Maximum occupancy
3 Adults 1 Child
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Sunset Beach Pool Villa
Room count · 6Area · 150㎡Private pool · Yes
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The Sunset Beach Villa is 150 square meters, with 15 villas on the island, facing west. A 5.8-meter private pool is set amidst lush greenery; you can dive in, enjoy a swim, and admire the sunset views. Lie on the loungers by the pool and soak up the sun. Relax on the sun terrace equipped with relaxation chairs, sun loungers, and a dining area. You can stroll on the beach and then enjoy an outdoor dinner served by your private villa butler.
Maximum occupancy
3 Adults 1 Child
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Sunset Over Water Pool Suite
Room count · 15Area · 129㎡Private pool · Yes
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The Sunset Overwater Pool Suite is 129 sqm, with 15 units on the island, facing west. Modern stylish lines, cool marble, smooth teak floors underfoot and stunning sunset views. The Maldives hotel features a private pool where you can enjoy the ultimate relaxation experience. Swim in the sky-blue lagoon beneath your suite, or relax by the infinity pool at the water's edge. In this overwater villa, gaze at the stars at night and sunbathe on the spacious deck by day, always feeling the tranquil atmosphere here.
Maximum occupancy
3 Adults 1 Child
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Two Bedroom Family Pool Villa
Room count · 3Area · 237㎡Private pool · Yes
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Two-Bedroom Family Pool Villa, 237 sqm, only 3 on the island. The shaded terrace features a dining table and hammock for relaxation, plus a beautiful 9-meter pool where families can enjoy time together. Bedrooms have a king-size bed or two single beds—each with a semi-outdoor en-suite bathroom. Stay in this family-friendly beach villa and let the kids splash in the spacious terrazzo bathtub or the lagoon just steps away.
Maximum occupancy
4 adults, 1 child
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Sunset Beach Villa
Room count · 23Area · 125㎡Private pool · None
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Sunset Beach Villa, 125 sqm, 23 villas on the island, facing west. The beach villa offers direct access to the soft white sand beach. Enjoy the calm of the waves and witness the magical moment when local herons skim the sea surface. Watch the stunning sunset. Enjoy a starlit dinner on your private deck. Relax in a large terrazzo bathtub surrounded by greenery.
Maximum occupancy
3 Adults 1 Child
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Sunrise Beach Pool Villa
Room count · 2Area · 150㎡Private pool · Yes
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The Sunrise Beach Villa is 150 sqm, with 2 villas on the island, facing east. Enjoy sunrise views, a 5.8-meter pool, and a villa butler attentively caring for all your needs. Swim in the sunken pool on the soft white sand, with the azure waters of the Indian Ocean just steps away. Lounge on the poolside chairs and soak up the sun. At this beachfront resort, the sun terrace is equipped with lounge chairs, sun loungers, and a dining area, where you can admire the beauty of the sunset every evening.
Maximum occupancy
3 Adults 1 Child
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Two Bedroom Anantara Pool Villa
Room count · 5Area · 321㎡Private pool · None
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The two-bedroom Anantara Pool Villa is 321 square meters, with 5 villas on the island. The villa offers two semi-connected villas, allowing you to have your own space while staying with family. Each separate bedroom has a spacious open-air bathroom. A spacious shared sun deck connects the rooms and features a terrace, sun loungers, relaxation chairs, and an inviting pool. Enjoy stunning sunset views, stroll to the white sand beach, and have direct beach access.
Maximum occupancy
6 adults or 4 adults 2 children
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Sunset Over Water Suite
Room count · 15Area · 119㎡Private pool · None
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The Sunset Overwater Suite is 119㎡, with 15 units across the island, facing west. Lie on a lounge chair or hammock net on the private sun deck, or open the sliding glass doors and stay indoors. Swim in the warm lagoon or sink into the separate bathtub while admiring the distant horizon. At sunset, enjoy wine from the villa's wine cellar, then dine on the deck.
Maximum occupancy
3 Adults 1 Child
Restaurants and bars
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Sea.Fire.Salt
Service style · Order foodGourmet flavours · Seafood barbecueDress code · Casual & Relaxed
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Savor freshly caught Maldivian delicacies such as coral fish, lobster, and prawns, along with premium imported foods from Australia. Various cooking styles are offered, including open-flame grilling, tandoor charcoal grilling, pan-frying, or roasting in a wood-fired oven. Learn from experienced chefs how different salt levels enhance flavors. Vegetarian dishes are also available.
Hours
12:30-14:30,18:30-22:00
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Aqua
Service style · Order foodGourmet flavours · Italian light meals, drinks and snacksBar hours · 10:00-24:00
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Drinks: 10:00 AM – 12:00 Midnight; Lunch: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM; Dinner: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Restaurant Introduction: Aqua serves Italian cuisine with endless ocean views, ideal for lazy light meals, authentic Italian specialty dinners, and evening casual drinks. Located by the pool, Aqua also offers sun loungers and our popular ocean hammocks.
Service style · À la carte, Adults OnlyGourmet flavours · Cocktails & Soft DrinksDress code · Casual & Relaxed
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17:00 - late. Restaurant Introduction: In the afternoon, you can have a drink here and stay to enjoy the magnificent sunset. The Yellow Fin Club is located on the clear blue lagoon surrounding the island and invites you to taste playful cocktails inspired by the high seas. As the day unfolds, ascend to the adults-only space and explore signature mixed drinks with The Yellow Fin Club's resident bartender. Watch the sky dance in shades of orange and purple as the sun sets below the horizon, sipping the night, one cocktail at a time.
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17:00-late night
Fushi Café
Service style · BuffetGourmet flavours · International cuisineDress code · Casual & Relaxed
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The hotel offers a sumptuous international buffet breakfast, including live cooking stations, freshly baked pastries, and a variety of tropical fruits and juices. In the evening, enjoy a rich buffet with changing themes such as Indian Ocean, Japanese, Chinese, and Italian, offering a fresh culinary experience.
May to December, two fixed days per month. Restaurant Introduction: Embark on a distinctive culinary journey in this exclusive event hosted by Michelin-starred chefs. Luxury dining reaches new heights through challenges, integrating sustainability, drawing inspiration from the resort's eco-friendly practices, and celebrating the abundant natural beauty of the Maldives. Join and experience their talents through interactive cooking demonstrations and curated dinner experiences, paired with wines specially selected by Kamal Malik, Master Sommelier of MMI Maldives. (May: Chef Victor Liong | June: Chef Arnaud Dunand Sauthier, etc. Please ask your travel designer for details.)
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May to December, two fixed days each month
Origami
Service style · À la carte, reservation requiredGourmet flavours · Japanese cuisine, teppanyakiDress code · Casual & Relaxed
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Dinner 18:30 to 22:00 Teppanyaki 18:30 to 20:30 Restaurant introduction: Enjoy the spectacular show as the live teppanyaki chef slices and dices. Japanese cuisine is served in an island setting. Start your evening with fresh sashimi and sushi creations highlighting locally caught yellowfin tuna. Enjoy Hokkaido scallops grilled directly on the robata grill, or signature dishes such as thinly sliced sea bass with yuzu, truffle oil and salmon roe. For a fun evening, choose the teppanyaki menu with wagyu and Alaskan king crab, sliced, diced, sizzled and served before your eyes.
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Dinner 18:30 to 22:00 Teppanyaki 18:30 to 20:30
Dhoni Bar
Service style · Order foodGourmet flavours · Spanish cuisine, healthy light meals, afternoon teaDress code · Casual & Relaxed
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Light lunch 12:00—16:00 Dinner 18:30—22:00 Bar 10:00—24:00 Restaurant introduction: The Maldives poolside dining bar serves snacks all day. Soak up the sun in a relaxed poolside setting. Iced coffee, smoothies, and mocktails are available all day, along with a variety of international dishes to satisfy your appetite. At sunset, enjoy champagne while browsing the extensive signature cocktail and tempting snack menu.
Hours
Light lunch 12:00–16:00 Dinner 18:30–22:00 Bar 10:00–24:00
CUMIN
Service style · Order foodGourmet flavours · Indian cuisine, Sri Lankan flavorsDress code · Casual & Relaxed
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Breakfast 7:00 – 11:00 Dinner 18:30 – 22:00 Restaurant introduction: Cross the Indian Ocean in search of new South Asian flavors. Your favorite Indian spices. The novelty of Maldivian tuna curry. The deliciously complex flavors of Sri Lanka. At Cumin, we take your taste buds on a journey across the Indian Ocean, using the bounty of the waters around us and fresh herbs and spices from the chef's garden. Indulge in a beautiful beachfront setting with sea breezes.
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Breakfast 7:00 – 11:00 Dinner 18:30 – 22:00
Baan Huraa
Service style · Order foodGourmet flavours · Thai FlavorsDress code · Casual & Relaxed
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Step out of the lagoon and into a traditional teak stilt house, where the setting sun bathes the interior in gold. This is the island's signature restaurant, offering a selection of delicious dishes from across Thailand: various sour and spicy salads from the northeast, spicy coconut curries from the south, dishes from the central region, and fragrant jasmine rice.
Hours
18:30-22:00
Island experiences
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Diving
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Activity overview: In the Maldives, you will find some of the most beautiful landscapes beneath the sea. Explore the sparkling lagoon and the rich coral reef life around the resort. Admire fascinating sea fans, colorful corals, schools of fusiliers, sea turtles, and even occasional reef sharks.
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Spa Center
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Activity overview: The spa is located over the water, facing west. Each treatment room has a beautiful ocean view, along with floor-to-ceiling windows and a bathtub situated beside the panoramic window; during your massage, you can look down through a small glass floor area at the reef below and experience locally inspired body and spiritual therapies, escaping the troubles of daily life. The spa menu offers a full range of treatments designed to condition the body, eliminate toxins, and give you a perfect island holiday.
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Wedding services
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Activity introduction: Holding a wedding in the Maldives creates romantic memories that last a lifetime. Anantara Dhigu offers an unparalleled setting for your dream wedding. You can celebrate your newlywed joy with family and friends on a private island, or the couple can share happy moments under a white tent.
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Kids Club
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Activity Overview: The Dhoni Club features indoor and outdoor playgrounds that delight children. Play items: climbing wall, treehouse, two fun-designed dhonis, and different themes every day. Specific experiences include pirate life, little chef classes, crab hunting, and activities from palm weaving to afternoon Maldivian dance, deeply experiencing the charm of local arts.
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Water activities
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Activity overview: The island has far more fun and exciting activities than you might imagine: a catamaran sailing adventure on K1 Top Cat, or speeding across the vast ocean on one of the Seadoo jet skis.
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Surfing
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Activity overview: The resort offers excellent surf spots and surf lessons. The surf spot is a 10-minute boat ride from the resort; whether you are a beginner or veteran, you can experience the thrill of surfing.
Meeting Activity Room
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Activity overview: The resort can host relaxed and efficient meetings for up to 50 people. Team building can be carried out through a range of water sports, with cocktails enjoyed in beach tents or on chartered yachts.
Private Picnic Island
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Event Overview: Kayak or take a boat to the private picnic island Gulhifushi. If you wish, spend the whole day swimming, snorkeling, kite flying, playing beach games, and finally enjoy a barbecue feast on the beach.