Ari Atoll · ★ 5.5

Nova Maldives

Island at a glance

Transfer
Seaplane
Typical transfer time
25 min
Meal plans
Full board, All-inclusive
Snorkeling
Very good
Beach grade
A
Island size
Small
Walk around island
15 min
Sandbank
Unavailable
Chinese-language service
Available
Hotel group
Pulse Hotels&Resorts
Opened
2022
Airport counter
D6
Island type
Natural island
Seagrass
Unavailable
Villas
76
Restaurants
3
Bars
2
Pools
1

Facilities and services

Chinese-speaking staffOcean-view bathSeaplane loungePADI dive centerSpaWater sports

Experience ratings

Snorkeling5 / 55
Beach5 / 55
Families3 / 53
Lagoon5 / 55
Honeymoon5 / 55
Photography5 / 55
House reef5 / 55

About the island

NOVA Maldives officially opened on June 1, 2022. This is a distinctive resort, a modern all-inclusive hotel, a soulful leisure place that inspires joy and is designed for genuine connection. A place where you feel your best and most cared for. Here everything is about spending time doing things that make your soul happy. Truly live in the moment, just as you plan each day. Perhaps you want to explore the dazzling rainbow world of coral and marine life, play beach volleyball, or immerse yourself in local art and culture. There are so many choices, all to cultivate your interests, inspire your creativity and feed your soul.

Why stay here

A new hotel opened in 2022; the island is the former Banana Leaf Island, with a superior natural environment. Nova Island has been comprehensively upgraded on the original basis. In terms of rooms, whether beach villas or overwater villas, all have private terraces and seemingly endless Indian Ocean views, natural beauty and more. Filled with custom furniture, neutral white natural light and warm materials, the minimalist interiors create a truly relaxing atmosphere. Dining has also been upgraded to 3 restaurants and 2 bars, satisfying all guests' taste buds. In short, this is a brand-new resort; friends who like trying new things may consider it.

Highlights

The base meal plan is FB++, including three meals a day and basic drinks and alcohol. The small island has a superior natural environment, with both beach and snorkeling rated A-level. South Ari Atoll has many famous dive sites, and whale sharks can often be seen year-round.

Before you go

There is an eyesore ring of breakwaters around the island, which affects the view.

Children’s policy

Children 2-11.99 years old accepted at 4599/person

Villas and rooms

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Beach Villa 6 photos

Beach Villa

Room count · 17Area · 80㎡Private pool · None
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Room Description: The Beach Villas are nestled along the southern and eastern shores of the island, offering direct beach access with breathtaking coral reef ocean views. Each villa features a private terrace complete with a beach bed as standard.

Maximum occupancy
3 adults or 2 adults 1 child
Sunset Beach Villa 5 photos

Sunset Beach Villa

Room count · 6Area · 80㎡Private pool · None
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The Sunset Beach Villa is located on the coastline on the west side of the island, offering 880 m² of relaxed comfort. The private outdoor living area with sun loungers brings you the perfect blend of dusk colors and sunset. A king-size bed with plush bedding and pillows lets you relax completely.

Maximum occupancy
3 adults or 2 adults 1 child
Sunset Beach Villa with Jacuzzi 5 photos

Sunset Beach Villa with Jacuzzi

Room count · 12Area · 80㎡Private pool · None
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Just a few steps from the west beach. Featuring a king-size bed, lush bedding, and pillows, you can relax in comfort. In the open-air bathroom, indulge in the island's tropical comfort with indoor and outdoor showers and a temperature-controlled Jacuzzi to wash away your worries.

Maximum occupancy
3 adults or 2 adults 1 child
Beach Villa with Private Pool 4 photos

Beach Villa with Private Pool

Room count · 1Area · 160㎡Private pool · Yes
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The Beach Villa with Private Pool is a comfortable oasis overlooking turquoise waters with direct access to the shoreline, set in an incredibly relaxing paradise. This room offers 160 square meters of space, a king-size bed with plush bedding and pillows. Relax on loungers, sip in the lagoon, or melt away worries in your private pool.

Maximum occupancy
3 adults or 2 adults 1 child
Family Beach Villa 5 photos

Family Beach Villa

Room count · 3Area · 160㎡Private pool · None
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The Family Beach Villa is located on the beachfront and consists of two beach villas connected by an internal door. Area 160 sqm. Featuring a king-size bed, luxurious bedding and pillows, immersed in natural light and warmth. It is the perfect home for a family, with abundant greenery outside adding to the perfect island atmosphere.

Maximum occupancy
5 adults or 4 adults 1 child
Sunset Family Beach Villa with Jacuzzi 5 photos

Sunset Family Beach Villa with Jacuzzi

Room count · 4Area · 160㎡Private pool · None
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Composed of two interconnected villas, located on the west coast of the island, just a few steps from the beach. Each room has a king-size bed with plush bedding and pillows, perfect for families. Your own private outdoor living area with loungers overlooking the island's sunset views allows you to relax. Bathe in nature's affectionate greenery in the private jacuzzi or the indoor and outdoor showers of the open-air bathroom.

Maximum occupancy
5 adults or 4 adults 1 child
Two Bedroom Beach Residence with Private Pool 6 photos

Two Bedroom Beach Residence with Private Pool

Room count · 1Area · 250㎡Private pool · Yes
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The Two-Bedroom Beach Pool Residence is the only one on the island, with a room area of 250 sqm. It has two suites, each with its own king-size bed and luxurious bedding, and a private pool. You can soak from the private Jacuzzi to the private pool; the room can accommodate up to 5 adults or 4 adults and 1 child.

Maximum occupancy
5 adults or 4 adults 1 child
Water Villa 5 photos

Water Villa

Room count · 8Area · 125㎡Private pool · None
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Overwater villas are set on the sea with direct access to the lagoon below, offering unparalleled views of the Indian Ocean. Spend the day on a sun lounger on the spacious sun deck, or descend the private stairs to swim in the lagoon.

Maximum occupancy
3 adults or 2 adults 1 child
Water Villa with Jacuzzi 6 photos

Water Villa with Jacuzzi

Room count · 13Area · 125㎡Private pool · None
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These rooms overlook the open sea, inviting you to enjoy magnificent views on your private sun deck. Soak in a comfortable bathtub or your own Jacuzzi in the endless blue lagoon. Plush bedding and pillows on king-size and twin beds provide comfort.

Maximum occupancy
3 adults or 2 adults 1 child
Water Villa with Private Pool 10 photos

Water Villa with Private Pool

Room count · 4Area · 160㎡Private pool · Yes
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The Water Villa with Private Pool is designed as a tranquil sanctuary, located above the lagoon with direct access to the sea. King and twin beds feature ultra-comfortable bedding, flat-screen HD TV and Apple TV, and free high-speed internet, so you can enjoy all comforts in your room.

Maximum occupancy
3 adults or 2 adults 1 child

Restaurants and bars

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Soul Kitchen 3 photos

Soul Kitchen

Service style · BuffetGourmet flavours · International cuisineDress code · Casual & Relaxed
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Savor the freshest flavors from around the world in a relaxed, bright, and cheerful all-day dining environment. Choose your dishes from the mouth-watering buffet, sit down to enjoy your meal, and feast your eyes on the magnificent Indian Ocean views.

Hours
All day
Flames

Flames

Service style · Order foodGourmet flavours · Seafood barbecueDress code · Casual & Relaxed
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The stylish fine dining restaurant serves the freshest ingredients and the most delicious local fish, seafood, and meats—grilled to perfection. Sit back and let unique dishes tempt your taste buds.

Hours
Dinner
Mizu 5 photos

Mizu

Service style · Order foodGourmet flavours · Private TeppanyakiDress code · Casual & Relaxed
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Mizu is perched on stilts over the water, offering a unique teppanyaki experience. With a signature menu and live cooking stations, you will taste fresh tropical flavors and grilled ocean delicacies while enjoying the magnificent views of the horizon and the endless blue beyond.

Hours
Dinner
Wink

Wink

Hours · All dayBar specialty · Drinks & Snacks
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Stop by Wink and taste a selection of premium beers, wines, handcrafted cocktails, and the most delicious crispy pizzas and fresh snacks. Enjoy live music and tropical tunes, where you can spend a lazy afternoon or step onto the dance floor in the evening and move to the trendy beats of the DJ.

Solis 4 photos

Solis

Hours · All dayBar specialty · Wine, beverages
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Treat yourself to a fresh juice and exciting cocktails, or healthy detox drinks. Of course, you can also just relax body and mind in this laid-back tropical spot.

Island experiences

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Spa & wellness

Spa & wellness

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Activity overview: Eskape Spa features three treatment rooms, a Thai pavilion, a relaxation room, and a yoga studio, taking you on a journey through the world of wellness experiences designed to reconnect and awaken your senses. Using luxurious organic products, special holistic spa rituals make you feel pampered and nourish your spirit. The Eskape Spa team provides excellent service and can enhance the health of body and soul.

Water sports 8 photos

Water sports

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Activity overview: Each day brings a new opportunity to explore your wild side: whether you want to paddle on the water by kayak or take a motorized adventure for a ride. With a packed schedule and endless fun, Nova always has room for excitement.

Weddings & Honeymoons

Weddings & Honeymoons

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Activity overview: Celebrate your love on powdery white sand or in the sparkling lagoon—your Maldivian wedding dream can come true at Nova. Surrounded by crystal-clear waters shimmering in the background, lush palm trees swaying in the wind. Celebrate your wedding with friends and family, or just the two of you in absolute bliss and everlasting memories.

Diving 8 photos

Diving

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Overview: South Ari Atoll is the only place where whale sharks can be seen year-round, with famous dive sites such as Kuda Rah Thila, Broken Rock, Manta Point and Maamigili Beru. Explore more than 30 dive sites by boat, changing dive sites about every 40 minutes, with the chance to see whale sharks, manta rays, sea turtles, eagle rays, nurse sharks, soft corals and large schools of colorful reef fish with an experienced dive and marine team.

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