Ari Atoll · ★ 5.5

Outrigger Maafushivaru Maldives

Island at a glance

Transfer
Seaplane
Typical transfer time
25 min
Meal plans
Half board, 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
Outrigger Hotels and Resorts
Opened
2022
Airport counter
C1
Island type
Natural island
Seagrass
Unavailable
Villas
81
Restaurants
5
Bars
2
Pools
1

Facilities and services

Chinese-speaking staffOcean-view bathWedding photographyPADI dive centerSpaWedding or honeymoon services

Experience ratings

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

About the island

Outrigger Maldives Maafushivaru Resort is located in the pristine South Ari Atoll, only a 25-minute seaplane flight from Malé. Here you will be surrounded by miles of turquoise water, the epitome of the Maldives. The resort is on an island over 350 meters long, partly shaded by dense vegetation, surrounded by white beaches and adjacent to a spectacular atoll.

Why stay here

In 2020, Maafushivaru completed a comprehensive renovation: besides upgrading the island's hardware facilities, 34 new water pool villas were built, and beach villas were fully upgraded, some with private pools. In 2022, Outrigger Group bought the management rights from Lti and added its name and made some minor adjustments. The island has two-story beach pool villas very suitable for families. Dining: restaurants upgraded to 5, each with its own characteristics, fully satisfying your taste buds and making your experience different. In short, this upgrade of Maafushivaru is surprising; undoubtedly, it has been promoted from a 5-star luxury island to a quasi-6-star luxury island. In 2022 the island was taken over by Outrigger Hotels Group, but since the hardware itself is very new...

Highlights

Pros: ①. Five-star luxury island with only 48 rooms, feels like a private island, very quiet, good privacy. ②. Complete facilities and exquisite decoration make your stay more enjoyable. ③. The villas on Maafushivaru are built in local Maldivian style; water villas are built over the lagoon, very romantic. ④. Very good value for money; reasonable prices make it popular with guests. ⑤. This charming small island has beautiful natural scenery and soft white sand. ⑥. The island is surrounded by rich marine life and colorful beautiful corals.

Before you go

①. The island is very small; except for 2 two-bedroom pool beach villas, other rooms do not have pools. ②. No children's entertainment center; full-board packages do not include drinking water, which requires extra payment.

Children’s policy

Children 2-11.99 years: 2600 per person

Villas and rooms

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Beach Villa with Private Pool 7 photos

Beach Villa with Private Pool

Room count · 7Area · 120㎡Private pool · Yes
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Villa Description: The Beach Pool Villa features a king-size bed, a contemporary bathroom with signature silver glass mosaic tiles, dual vanities, and separate indoor and outdoor showers in your private garden sanctuary.

Maximum occupancy
3 adults or 2 adults 1 child
Over Water Villa 7 photos

Over Water Villa

Room count · 22Area · 95㎡Private pool · None
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Modern and comfortable luxury villas with customized lagoon views. The spacious bedroom features a king-size bed and a sofa bed.

Maximum occupancy
3 adults or 2 adults 1 child
Over Water Villa with Private Pool 12 photos

Over Water Villa with Private Pool

Room count · 34Area · 151㎡Private pool · Yes
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Spacious villas with all modern comforts, offering the best Maafushivaru experience with their spacious bedrooms and enticing blue lagoon views.

Maximum occupancy
3 adults or 2 adults 1 child
Two Bedroom Beach Villa with Private Pool 7 photos

Two Bedroom Beach Villa with Private Pool

Room count · 8Area · 184㎡Private pool · Yes
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Spacious sanctuary built on two levels, ideal for couples wanting some extra space or small families.

Maximum occupancy
4 adults or 2 adults 1 child
Beach Villa 4 photos

Beach Villa

Room count · 10Area · 99㎡Private pool · None
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The villa is surrounded by lush vegetation, located next to the beach, with a private garden leading directly to the sea and separate sun loungers.

Maximum occupancy
3 adults or 2 adults 1 child

Restaurants and bars

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Moodhu Grill 6 photos

Moodhu Grill

Service style · Order foodGourmet flavours · International cuisineDress code · Casual & Relaxed
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The resort's signature restaurant features 5 private overwater dining platforms, intimate and romantic. Offers seafood barbecue and Middle Eastern-style grilled meats.

Hours
Evening 19:00-22:00
Art-I-San 3 photos

Art-I-San

Service style · Order foodGourmet flavours · WesternDress code · Casual & Relaxed
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Located at the highest point on the island, overlooking the moonlit ocean, a semi-outdoor open-air romantic table awaits you on the balcony, where you can experience the premier fine dining venue of OZEN Resort.

Hours
Evening 19:00-22:00
Koto 4 photos

Koto

Service style · Order foodGourmet flavours · Japanese TeppanyakiDress code · Casual & Relaxed
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With the lagoon view as a backdrop, indulge in sake cocktails and sample chef-crafted 'small plates' style Japanese dishes, a meal like a culinary theater for your taste buds.

Hours
Evening 19:00-22:00
Cuisine Gallery 7 photos

Cuisine Gallery

Service style · BuffetGourmet flavours · International cuisineDress code · Casual & Relaxed
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Featuring an American international themed buffet restaurant, it brings you dishes from around the world with live cooking to further enhance and personalize your dining experience. Open for breakfast and dinner, our creative culinary team strives to cater to all tastes.

Hours
7:30-10:00 am, 7:00-9:30 pm
Edgewater 6 photos

Edgewater

Service style · BuffetBar hours · 11:00-midnightSnacks Cocktails · Snacks Cocktails
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Eat, drink, swim, relax! Located on the first floor of the Western restaurant, next to the main pool. Enjoy a sunset cocktail at the bar, or simply relax and soak in the atmosphere of this sunny, breezy poolside bar.

Hours
12:00-17:00
Kofee ‘n Chill 7 photos

Kofee ‘n Chill

Hours · 11:00-19:00Bar specialty · Coffee, ice cream, cake
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Relax on hammocks, under palm trees, on sofas, on swings, and enjoy all-day desserts and specialty coffee in the open-air lounge. Indulgent desserts are offered, including brand-name sundaes, exquisite French cakes, Mexican ice cream, and island-style ice cream.

Island experiences

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Spa & Wellness

Spa & Wellness

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An independently designed oasis to help you achieve ultimate bliss. VOYA and Yonka, using hand-harvested seaweed, offer guests organic treatments that blend well with the environment. There is also a fully equipped gym to help you stay fit even on vacation.

Water sports and diving 6 photos

Water sports and diving

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Make the most of the magnificent waters. Whether you prefer parasailing, jet skiing, or fun rides, everyone can find some adventure spirit. The fully equipped PADI dive center with enthusiastic multilingual instructors offers a variety of underwater adventures catering to all levels from beginners to experienced divers. Seeing many types of sharks, manta rays, sea turtles, Napoleon wrasse, tuna, and other smaller colorful creatures on the reef will surely make you exclaim. With numerous sea excursions, sunset cruises, exploration trips to nearby islands, or a fun fishing adventure, are you ready?

Wedding

Wedding

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The resort offers a variety of ultimate romantic beach weddings to say your vows to each other.

Resort map

Resort map

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