Experience world-class service at Ayada Maldives

Ayada Maldives is a luxury resort located amidst a pristine reef within the southern rim of the Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll in southern Maldives. It features accommodation with a private plunge pool and free WiFi. Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll is approximately 431 km south of the capital Malé. Ayada Maldives is accessible via a domestic transfer (55 minutes) from Malé International Airport to Kaadedhdhoo or Maavarulu (the local airport) , which is then followed by a boat transfer (25 to 55 minutes) to the resort. The villas offer stylish interiors, finished with Middle-Eastern and Maldivian design elements. Beach villas and suites feature a secluded private garden with pool and outdoor shower - just a few steps away from the beach. Over-water villas and suites offer amazing views over the open ocean and also have private pools and outdoor showers. Guests can enjoy spectacular sunsets or swim in the coral waters. Rejuvenating spa treatments are offered at the spa while a fitness centre lets guests have a work out. Dining options include Magu that serves breakfast and dinner, Ocean Breeze restaurant and bar perched over the turquoise blue waters of the Indian Ocean is for sophisticated dining and the Kai Far East Asian restaurant serves cuisines from Indian to Japan and has an extensive wine cellar. Ille De Joie Cheese and Wine Bar is located amidst Ocean Villas offers and extensive selection of wine and cheese. The Ottoman Lounge serves authentic Turkish Coffee, a variety of teas and an array of traditional shisha. Zero Degree Poolside Restaurant and Bar that has an in-house DJ.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Italian, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Gluten-free, Asian, American, Buffet

Activities:

Tennis court

Fitness centre

Fishing


Availability

Select dates to see this property's availability and prices

Room type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom :
1 extra-large double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
1 extra-large double bed
and
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1:
1 single bed
Bedroom 2:
1 extra-large double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
8.3
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
10
High score for Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Nneka
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Clean surrounding, beautiful room, amazing staff; our butler made us feel the most comfortable and was really helpful.
  • Nezahat
    Turkey Turkey
    Unforgettable vacation!! We would like to come again
  • Hamed
    Iran Iran
    - friendly staff - Location - Great view - Great breakfast - There is not any automobile -
  • Natalie
    Australia Australia
    Everything, this place is a dream and we can’t wait to come back
  • Nikos
    Greece Greece
    Excellent personnel,especially our butler IKU , many thanks to him and all the staff in resort The “no reception “ approach is really the best thing I have to mention. Good and efficient transport from and to Male airport,well organized. Good...
  • Keerthi
    India India
    We can order according to our preferences. Chef will understand ur pallete and make it accordingly. Simply superb
  • Samir
    Chile Chile
    It feels like a private island all for your self. I liked the rooms, the local reef to snorkel, the staff (thanks Iku for making us feel at home), the bikes, everything.
  • Abbas
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff were very friendly and did everything to accommodate our requests
  • Samir
    Chile Chile
    The Hotel is truly exceptional, a gem in the Maldives. The rooms are better and bigger than they appear in pictures. The staff is just amazing. Iku our butler went above and beyond to make our stay perfect! The beaches and the coral reef are...
  • Paul
    Switzerland Switzerland
    actually everything including the bikes which is a great idea. the villa was stunning including the privacy that goes with it, friendly and very cooperative staff

Property surroundings

Restaurants
6 restaurants on site

  • Magu
    • Cuisine
      International
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly
    • Dietary options
      Halal
  • Ocean Breeze
    • Cuisine
      Mediterranean
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Romantic
  • Zero Degree
    • Cuisine
      International
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Modern • Romantic
  • KAI
    • Cuisine
      Japanese • Sushi • Asian • Grill/BBQ
    • Ambiance
      Romantic
  • MIZU
    • Cuisine
      Japanese • Grill/BBQ
    • Ambiance
      Romantic
  • SeaSalt
    • Cuisine
      Seafood • Grill/BBQ

Resort facilities of Ayada Maldives
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular facilities
  • 2 swimming pools
  • Airport shuttle
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Fitness centre
  • 6 restaurants
  • Room service
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
  • Beachfront
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Beachfront
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
  • Tumble dryer
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Aerobics
    Additional charge
  • Live music/performance
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinner nights
    Additional charge
  • Movie nights
  • Beach
  • Tennis equipment
  • Evening entertainment
  • Kids' club
  • Water sport facilities on site
    Additional charge
  • Nightclub/DJ
  • Snorkelling
  • Diving
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Canoeing
  • Windsurfing
    Additional charge
  • Karaoke
  • Table tennis
  • Billiards
  • Children's playground
  • Casino
  • Games room
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Blu-ray player
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Video
  • CD player
  • DVD player
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/check-out
    Additional charge
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Baby safety gates
  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Babysitting/child services
    Additional charge
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Trouser press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Wake-up service
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Chapel/shrine
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Barber/beauty shop
  • Ironing facilities
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service
2 swimming pools
Pool 1 - outdoorFree!
  • Open all year
  • Pool with view
  • Heated pool
  • Swimming pool toys
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Pool bar
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Pool 2 - outdoorFree!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
Wellness
  • Kids' pool
  • Fitness/spa locker rooms
  • Personal trainer
  • Fitness classes
  • Yoga classes
  • Fitness
  • Massage chair
  • Full body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Couples massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Spa/wellness packages
  • Foot bath
  • Spa lounge/relaxation area
  • Steam room
  • Spa facilities
  • Body scrub
  • Hair styling
  • Hair cut
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Hair treatments
  • Make up services
  • Facial treatments
  • Beauty Services
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Open-air bath
    Additional charge
  • Hammam
    Additional charge
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa and wellness centre
    Additional charge
  • Fitness centre
  • Sauna
Languages spoken
  • Arabic
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Hindi
  • Indonesian
  • Korean
  • Russian
  • Thai
  • Filipino
  • Turkish
  • Urdu
  • Chinese

House rules
Ayada Maldives takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00 to 23:30
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 00:00 to 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Cot upon request
Free
2 - 15 years
Extra bed upon request
US$100 per child, per night
16+ years
Extra bed upon request
US$200 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
American ExpressVisaMastercardJCBUnionPay debit cardUnionPay credit card Cash is not accepted

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please share your arrival and departure flight details with the property at least 120 hours before your arrival to secure your seat(s) for the transfer.

Guests arriving from international flights landing after 23:00 or departing before 08:00 won’t be able to arrive or leave the same day because there are no domestic flights scheduled at that time.

Children under 6 years will eat for free based on the rules and meal-plan accompanied by an adult, excluding alcoholic beverages

Please note that a Green Tax of USD 6 per child, per night is applicable additionally. This tax is already calculated and included in the booking price for adults.

Please present the same credit card used to guarantee your booking when checking in / making the payment at the hotel. Please note that property may contact the cardholder for verification purposes.

Due to safety and privacy concerns, the operation of unmanned aerial systems or drones by any of the guests including model aircraft by recreational users and hobbyists is prohibited However based on request, we can allow in some areas to fly the drone. Request to check with the butler on arrival.

Please note that our All Inclusive Meal Plan called Crystal All Inclusive includes the following:

Honeymoon benefits:

Welcome drinks on arrival

A bottle of wine

If your staying date falling during festive period, the compulsory supplement fee will be apply, the charges will be either required to pay in advance or pay at the property directly.

Christmas Eve Supplement on 24th December : US$208 per adult (16 years and above); US$104 per child (06 to 15 years old); Complimentary for the child below 05 years old.

New Year Eve Supplement on 31st December : US$312 per adult (16 years and above); US$156 per child (06 to 15 years old); Complimentary for the child below 05 years old.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Ayada Maldives in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

FAQs about Ayada Maldives

  • Ayada Maldives has 6 restaurants:

    • Ocean Breeze
    • MIZU
    • Zero Degree
    • SeaSalt
    • KAI
    • Magu

  • Ayada Maldives offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Spa and wellness centre
    • Fitness centre
    • Sauna
    • Massage
    • Hammam
    • Cycling
    • Children's playground
    • Billiards
    • Games room
    • Snorkelling
    • Table tennis
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Tennis court
    • Canoeing
    • Karaoke
    • Casino
    • Windsurfing
    • Kids' club
    • Beachfront
    • Evening entertainment
    • Bicycle rental
    • Movie nights
    • Open-air bath
    • Personal trainer
    • Tennis equipment
    • Happy hour
    • Beach
    • Fitness/spa locker rooms
    • Beauty Services
    • Live music/performance
    • Swimming Pool
    • Water sport facilities on site
    • Facial treatments
    • Themed dinner nights
    • Make up services
    • Aerobics
    • Hair treatments
    • Cooking class
    • Manicure
    • Pedicure
    • Hair cut
    • Hair styling
    • Body scrub
    • Spa facilities
    • Steam room
    • Spa lounge/relaxation area
    • Foot bath
    • Spa/wellness packages
    • Back massage
    • Neck massage
    • Foot massage
    • Couples massage
    • Head massage
    • Hand massage
    • Full body massage
    • Massage chair
    • Fitness
    • Nightclub/DJ
    • Yoga classes
    • Fitness classes

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Room options at Ayada Maldives include:

    • Villa
    • Suite

  • Check-in at Ayada Maldives is from 14:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

  • The prices at Ayada Maldives may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Ayada Maldives is 14.9 miles from the centre of Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Guests staying at Ayada Maldives can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Italian
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Halal
    • Gluten-free
    • Asian
    • American
    • Buffet