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Reviews of LUX* South Ari Atoll

5 out of 5
LUX* South Ari Atoll
South Ari Atoll, Dhidhoofinolhu Island

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 226 out of 283 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 45 out of 283 reviews" "
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 283 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

dhanesh

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sistla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tashia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing week. Incredible facilities and staff. Food was outstanding and the diving was the absolute best! Service from all staff was impeccable. Highly recommend Lux to anyone looking for a relaxing vacation!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lux South ari atoll exceeded my expectations in every way. We initially booked because we knew it was near an area where whale sharks are frequently encountered and we wanted an overwater villa with an infinity pool. We booked through hotels.com/Expedia where I have gold status- we received an upgraded villa (from romance to temptation villa) and 20% off of spa services. We also received several branded gifts from the hotel- a caftan, hat, fan, bracelet. The attention to detail was phenomenal- staff knew our itinerary (moving on to a dive liveaboard after the hotel, time and location we needed to be to meet the boat, etc). We were given a concierge at check in which allowed us to communicate via WhatsApp with her the length of the stay. The room: We arrived early (before check in) and our room wasn’t ready yet, so we were assigned a room that we could stay in while waiting for ours to be cleaned. This was on the main island and we thought it was nice overall- it had a very cute private outdoor shower and tub and the decor was nice. When we were brought to our new room, the temptation villa, it was completely unbelievable. There was a sitting area with a cut out in the floor where we could watch the fish swim under the villa. We had the all inclusive package - so the mini bar was included which consisted of various juices and sodas, a bottle of gin and vodka, a bottle of red and white wine, and snacks. The bathroom was MUCH upgraded from the other standard room.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Resort Management on 29 Sept 2023
Thank you for staying at LUX* South Ari Atoll and thank you so much for your wonderful feedback. We are glad that you had a great time and hoping to see you again very soon!

10/10 Excellent

Husam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All i need to say is WOW. The property, the staff, the great variety of food and the villas! The staff at LUX exceeded our expectations which made our honeymoon so perfect. This is the place to go!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Elena

Travelled with family
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Abdel elah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An excellent all around resort to enjoy the sun and the beach in the Maldives. The island is big enough for privacy and seclusion yet intimate and walkable. The all inclusive option is well worth it and the food/drinks are great. I’d highly recommend this property if you’re considering a visit to the Maldives.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Stephanie Erin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is AMAZING. Our room (the Water Villa) was the most beautiful room I have ever stayed in and I honestly could have stayed in the room the whole time and been happy. Every single restaurant is incredible and delicious. If you just want to eat and relax you'll be in heaven. However if you want activities- the resort also has those. In 5 days I still didn't have enough time to do all I wanted. A lot of the activities overlap which can make it a bit difficult to get to everything. But they are very worth it. The staff is friendly and kind. Special shout outs to Allan the chef, Mofezul the driver, and the marine biologists whose names I forgot. My one complaint is there was a fair bit of miscommunication. I had booked several activities prior to my trip and found that most werent done when I got there. Multiple times staff seemed to be confused on what restaurants were open. We actually gave up the 1st night and just got room service after being taken to 2 closed restaurant. Our honeymoon arrangements werent done though they did get to it later in the week. Because of some cancellations due to poor weather (not the resorts fault of course) I was not able to do manta ray snorkeling or see a manta ray which bummed me out. I must have talked to 3 separate staff members about this. Then as I was waiting for the seaplane to leave the resort, a staff member told me they come to the dock most nights and staff could text me to come see them! That would have been nice to know.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wow, wow, wow! Resort was amazing! Food and drinks were great! Staff went above and beyond in helping in every way!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Give more water to guests
I am very pleased with the staff,they are friendly,helpful,greetings are superb. The island itself is spectacular. Food can be more varieties,but the easter feast and thai night was great. The only thing i could bring up about is the drinking water. We only get 2 bottles(2L)of water daily for three of us and it was boiling hot there every day. I would say a room should have at least 4 bottles of water each day( provided that all the outdoor walks/ cycling makes u dehydrated,activities and all the walks from wAter villa to reception/beach. I really dont understand water is so basic to a 5star hotel but its so hard to get. One morning i called room service to get me 2 bottles of water and i waited for an hour. No one came so i walk to the housekeeping kiosk myself and ask for water there from staff. Water is so very minimal basic in such hot place Also,one morning we hire kayak So i expect to have water at reception or watersports centre or even the lagoon bar, but they dont provide. Reception said they dont have, cafe Lux said they dont have, lagoon bar said they dont have and at last we begged the water sports centre for water. How bad it feels that i need to beg for water there as im with a kid. Everything was good except i think they need more water stations for guests. That tiny 5litre water dispenser at the beach/ reception with some fruit inside is always drank up/ empty. There should be more water stations on the island.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Whitney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Incredibly property - highly recommend!
We stayed at LUX* South Ari Atoll for seven nights on the second/last leg our honeymoon, and it was absolutely wonderful. The property is vast, very well maintained and groomed. The staff was incredibly hospitable and kind, so professional and helpful. Our overwater villa was amazing, so big and designed intentionally with lots of great little details. The food was excellent, there were so many options (highly recommend all-inclusive, not much red tape at all). The spa experience was immaculate (we went a few times). There are so many fun activities and events around the island at all times. Sometimes this stuff is cheesy at certain resorts, but it wasn't here. We played beachside chess, pool, used the gym, played tennis, paddle-boarded, never got to the bocci or badminton courts - there is more than enough to do. The shuttles run up and down the island constantly so it's easy to get around, but we preferred the walking path - everything is stunning. Our favorite part was the staff, everyone was SO great. This trip has a special place in our hearts and we look forward to brining our family back one day. We cannot recommend this property enough, we would stay there again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

HENG BENG

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Van Hoang

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful resort would come back again
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anastasia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing luxurious place! Best trip. The food is amazing. The staff is incredible. Gorgeous nature and water. I do think that rooms can use some upgrading but other than that it’s the most amazing resort!
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nish

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Franklin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Above and beyond
My stay was the most spectacular, Food, Scenery, Cleanliness, Hospitality, and staff were well above and beyond. From the dock greeting with warm welcomes and best wishes, EVERY SINGLE PERSON on staff made me feel at home as well as VIP. I wish I could give an 8-star review but 5 is the limit. Great amenities or if you just want a lazy day it works out great as well, I think I found a new happy place.
Lagoon villa
Sunrise
Lagoon bar and beach
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My wife and I needed a well deserved holiday and Lux South Ari Atoll did not disappoint. From the time we arrived until the moment we left it felt like paradise. The weather was perfect even though we went off season. The staff was gracious, courteous and helpful. The food at each establishment was good; some better than others depending on your preference. Our villa was amazing. It was a birthday and wedding anniversary week and they completely were attentive to each occasion. I left with no regrets.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kimnova, Houston

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The whole property was stunning! Food was amazing and high quality. Babysitting/daycare was the best part of the resort. They were able to take care of my child while my husband and I were about to relax and enjoy the beaches. The staff there went above and beyond. I just wished I stayed longer! Will def be back.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shirien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was amazing, but be prepared to spend
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kanish

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was to like!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aditya Mosale Venkatesha

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect. Attention to details and thinking about what makes our stay great was just amazing. Food was fantastic and delicious. There was a lot of variety,which was great. Overall, it was absolutely perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jasminka

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

ELLIOT

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Max

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
10 out of 10. Excellent service, excellent staff, excellent food, excellent rooms and island. I would highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Suhas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great place to stay. All the staff were super helpful and very friendly. Made our stay very pleasant and memorable. There was some confusion regarding rooms initially due to some overbooking, but they quickly sorted that out and gave us a free upgrade to their best villa - temptation pool villa since it was my birthday which was a very nice gesture. Good amount of water activities at this location. I would highly recommend anyone to stay at this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

LUCY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

HENG BENG

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved this place! The details were impeccable. The property is beautifully designed and has something for everyone. The only thing I will say is that the wait staff is not overly attentive to assisting with drink/food orders - especially while on beach, which could have been better. Otherwise, A
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Yean Ling Stephanie

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Mohammad Imon

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I think I almost cried while checking out of this place. Truly, one of the most beautiful locations with 5 star service. The only regret I have is not booking more nights here. The location is stunning, the most beautiful blue waters I’ve ever seen. Every single item of food we had was outstanding!!! Do the all inclusive package, it is SUPER worth it. The island is a dream location, but the staff are what make this place so great. Inthi, Mohammed, Aladdin, our driver from Bangladesh whose name I can’t remember, just to name a few… of the people who made our stay so special. Thank you, thank you, thank you! Cannot wait to be back!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Edward, EL SEGUNDO

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not cheap, but it was worth the price.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2022

6/10 Okay

Anuradha

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing experience & excellent food !
Amazing facility, excellent cleanliness, tasty food & friendly co-operative staff, but a bit of mismanagement in lunch & dinner Table reservations. Staying in Water-Villas is one of it’s own kind of experience. Cleanliness is excellent, but price-tag for everything is over the roof. You can get similar service @ half the prices in many parts of the world. Secondly, after paying so much, you are expected to wait indefinitely for lunch, as the management does not reserve tables during lunch time & the popular restaurants don’t have enough tables to accommodate all. The good part is at least you can reserve a table for Dinner. The view around the resort is breathtaking !
Near Beach Rouge Bar
In front of the Beach Villa
Infinity Pool near Veli Bar
Walkway to East Market Restaurant
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sofia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best hotel ever
This hotel is just amazing. Everything you see in the pictures are even betten in real life. AND the pictures don’t capture the absolute kindness of the staff in this hotel. They are just amazing!!! LOVED it anf can’t wait to be back one day.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sofia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best paradise hotel ever
This hotel is just amazing. Everything you see in the pictures are even betten in real life. AND the pictures don’t capture the absolute kindness of the staff in this hotel. They are just amazing!!! LOVED it anf can’t wait to be back one day.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ali, Safwa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

SLAVIK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rami

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful Experience
The stay was breathtaking. Enjoyable, comfortable and memorable. The resort offers many options of dining and entertainment. From swimming with whale sharks to private cooking session and yoga at the beach, all of it was seemless joy!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
Response from LUX* South Ari Atoll Team on 24 Aug 2021
Dear Rami, Thank you for the lovely message. We are happy to hear you had a great stay and looking forward to welcoming you back soon !

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Response from LUX* South Ari Atoll Team on 24 Aug 2021
Thank you for the feedback !

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely amazing!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2021
Response from LUX* South Ari Atoll Team on 16 Aug 2021
Thank you for letting us know you had a great time. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2021
Response from LUX* South Ari Atoll Team on 6 Jul 2021
Thank you for staying at LUX* South Ari Atoll ! We look forward to welcoming you back again in the near future.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021
Response from LUX* South Ari Atoll on 30 Jun 2021
Thank you for staying at LUX* South Ari Atoll ! We look forward to seeing you again.