ANANTARA RESORT & SPA – GRACE AND FINESSE IN PERFECT HARMONY
ANANTARA RESORT AND SPA
The Anandara pedigree ensures a ‘different’ Maldives beach experience in secluded comfort:
Bringing together an impeccable formula of Thai grace and finesse in perfect harmony with the Indian Ocean as a backdrop! Located in the South Malé Atoll, Anantara is just 25 minutes from Malé airport. This hideaway is a stylish and comprehensive lavish resort where guests can let loose and enjoy an outstanding range of accommodation, amenities, dining venues and activities on land and on water. Anantara operates both Dhigufinolhu as well as Veligandu Huraa islands each very distinct in style and the resort is split into two-islands Dhigu and Veli. Guests of each resort are still able to utilise all facilities of the sister property to include the over-water Anantara Spa, reputable PADI 5-star dive centre and even a cookery school! At Veli, while very tranquil during the day, the evenings may be filled with DJ lounge music at the bar, live entertainment or pool parties. At Dhigu families are superbly catered for with the spacious Beach Villas and proximity to the fun-packed kids club. Anantara clearly has the right equation for all!
Anantara Resort and Spa Maldives
Here, stylish villas, over-water suites and luxurious beach bungalows fringe tranquil lagoons:
Unwind on the charming Veligandu Huraa Island in your secluded Over-water Bungalow. Lounge on colourful tropical fabrics in traditional Maldivian style. Open-air terrazzo bathtubs for two lead to a private hardwood deck. Private Villas with sweeping ocean views on Dhigufinolhu and Veligandu Huraa Islands feature an expansive deck or your own stretch of pristine beach. Secluded plunge pools are available on request. At Anantara, luxury is the standard. The bungalows and villas combine island charm with modern conveniences. Settle back with your IDD telephone, high-speed Internet, personal surround-sound stereo with flat-screen television, CD/DVD and MP3-player. Delight in the espresso machine, residence mini-bar stocked with delicacies and 24 hour room service. Savour your rain shower or lounge in the sumptuous outdoor bath of your private villa. The fantasy of a luxurious, private sanctuary in the tropics comes true at Anantara Resort Maldives.
Anantara Resort and Spa Maldives Overwater Suite Exterior Night
For the ultimate in luxury, awaken to the sound of rippling waters. Spend a lazy afternoon on your private hardwood sundeck over the sparkling waters of the Indian Ocean. Take a plunge in your private infinity-edge pool. Drift into an enchanted sleep on your sumptuous bed with colourful silk cushions. Your suite off the coast of Dhigufinolhu, infused with the sounds of the waves, reminds you that you’re living in paradise. Savour Anantara’s signature contemporary style with Maldivian flavours.
An array of casual and fine dining destinations:
Between the temptations on offer on Anantara Dhigu and those of its sister resort Anantara Veli, an array of casual and fine dining destinations unmatched by any other Maldives resort is yours to savour at Anantara.
At Baan Huraa inspired Thai cuisine comes to the sublime beauty of a traditional over-water teak house. Set on stilts above the Dhigufinolhu lagoon, the house opens to sweeping views across the Indian Ocean. With internationally-acclaimed Thai chefs, Baan Huraa offers a unique dining experience of authentic flavours of the Orient. Savour dishes made from the freshest ingredients from the Northern and humid Southern provinces of Thailand. Fuddan Fusion Grill features the freshest seafood scooped straight from the ocean or feast on imported steaks at this lively fusion grill. Choose from prime aged imported cuts from Japan and Australia, Maldivian prawns, Wahoo and lobster. Facing the inner turquoise reef of Dhigufinolhu, the grill offers plentiful ways to enjoy top cuisine. Flame grilled, tandoori, wok sautéed, fired in a wood oven. You select how it’s prepared, or take the Chef’s recommendation.
Anantara Resort and Spa Maldives Baan Huraa Restaurant
Greet the Maldivian morning sunrise, at the Fushi Café on the white sandy beach of Dhigufinolhu. Adjacent to the Anantara marina, guests can enjoy an informal all-day dining option at leisure, including American breakfast buffets, or light à la carte snacks and themed Maldivian dinner buffets set to the tune of the Bodhu Beru band. At 73 Degrees, the light and airy Maldivian-style thatched-roof pavilion faces the lagoon of Veligandu Huraa. Dine at the sumptuous breakfast buffet of fresh tropical fruits and juices, cereals, homemade breads, grilled meats and vegetables and a made-to-order omelette station. Or select seafood plucked right from the Maldives at the Seafood Market.
Italy comes to the tropics in an intimate Italian bistro. Perched high overlooking the Indian Ocean on Dhigufinolhu, Terrazzo specialises in Italian cuisine, fashioned by chefs who are experts with traditional ingredients and techniques. Savour wood-fired pizzas, homemade pastas or the signature seafood spread, accompanied by wines from the northern and southern regions of Italy. Terrazzo features Tuscan, Roman and Milanese selections all enjoyed by sweeping views across the reef. Alternatively, enjoy freshly-baked crusts and piled high toppings from the wood-fired oven of the Pizza Bar. You’ve found your perfect spot for inventive pizza and light snacks overlooking the lagoon at Veligandu Huraa. Dine alfresco on the deck or in the thatched roof pavilion. Sit back or try a game of pool, steps away from the free-standing bar. This could be your hang out!
The perfect moment, the perfect setting!
Kick back by the tranquil lagoon of Veligandu Huraa. Swim up to the Dhoni poolside bar and savour cocktails and chill vibes. Settle into the infinity-edge pool and glance at the seascape as you unwind with other guests. Located poolside on Dhigufinolhu, Aqua provides a relaxed poolside refreshment and stylish snack menu. Alternatively, swim up to the bar and create your own cocktail from the innovative recipes. Early evening ushers in the picturesque Indian Ocean sunsets whilst you savour a drink in the upper lounge. Pure bliss!
Anantara Resort and Spa Maldives Fuddan Grill Night
Anantara Spa Maldives:
Spoil your body, soul and mind with a selection of Anantara Spa’s world-renowned signature treatments, alluring bath and steam rituals and holistic therapies. Anantara Spa Maldives is a true oasis of tranquillity, in one of the world’s most remarkable tropical island settings. Choose between treatment suites overlooking the lagoon on Veligandu Huraa or nestled in the gardens of Dhigufinolhu. The perfect end, or beginning, to a perfect day, Anantara Spa is a highlight of every Anantara experience. Two fitness centres and gyms on each island are equipped with everything you expect to keep you looking and feeling good. Rejuvenate your body as you gaze across emerald seas and white sands.
