Luxury Hotel · The Maldives
Ayada Maldives
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At a glance
Ayada Maldives sits on a private island in the Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll in the far south of the country, one of the most remote and least developed regions of the Maldives, 55 minutes by domestic flight and 25 to 50 minutes by speedboat from the local airport.
The resort offers large villas with private infinity pools, eight dining outlets covering Teppanyaki, Mediterranean fine dining, Asian cuisine, and an overwater wine and cheese cellar, and the multi-award-winning AySpa.
Organic produce from an on-site garden features across all restaurants, with local farms supplementing the kitchen’s supply throughout the year.
Ranked number one on TripAdvisor and a Traveller’s Choice 2025 winner, Ayada sits at the top of the Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll offering with an activity programme running from sunset cruises and excursions to inhabited islands through to a full watersports and diving operation.
Highlights
- Eight restaurants including an overwater wine and cheese cellar
- Multi-award-winning AySpa with organic garden ingredients
- Remote Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll, TripAdvisor’s number one resort
Accommodation
Garden Villa
The entry-level villa at 101 sq m, set within tropical greenery at the southern end of the island. Private veranda, garden hammock, large bathtub, and outdoor shower. The only villa category without a private pool, and well suited to guests prioritizing seclusion over water access.
Beach Villa
Beachfront villas on the white sand with a private freshwater plunge pool, wooden deck, and dedicated butler service. Direct access to the beach in under 30 steps, with contemporary Maldivian interiors and a furnished terrace throughout.
Ocean Villa
Overwater villas above the lagoon with ocean hammocks, a private plunge pool, and views across the open horizon. Carefully positioned on the resort’s uniquely shaped jetty to maximize sightlines and minimize villa-to-villa visibility.
Sunset Ocean Suite
A larger overwater suite facing west for sunset views, with a master bedroom, living room with glass floor panel, additional bathroom, pantry area, and a large sundeck with direct lagoon access and Jacuzzi plunge pool.
Further information
Dining
Eight venues span overwater European dining at Ocean Breeze, Teppanyaki at Mizu, pan-Asian cooking at Kai, poolside barefoot dining at Zero Degree, and a themed international buffet at Magu. Sea Salt is a beach barbecue running every Tuesday and Friday under the stars. Ottoman Lounge serves traditional Turkish coffee and tea, and Ile de Joie is an overwater wine and cheese bar 100 meters above the lagoon.
Wellness
AySpa spans 3,500 sq m with eight private treatment villas, each with a steam shower, outdoor sunken bath, and waterfall shower. The facility holds the Maldives’ first Vichy shower room and a private Turkish Hammam. A relaxation area with heated and cold plunge pools, steam rooms, and separate male and female saunas completes the offering.
Activities
Remote Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll diving, a full watersports center, surf program, fishing trips, and excursions to inhabited local islands cover the water-based offering. On the island, a Secret Garden, exotic animal encounters, and the Zuzuu Kids Club give Ayada a character that goes beyond the standard Maldivian resort activity program.
The Maldives
The Maldives is made up of more than a thousand coral islands scattered across the Indian Ocean, each resort occupying its own private atoll. No shared beaches, no neighbouring properties, no traffic. The geography does something that no amount of hotel design can replicate: it removes you completely from everything else. The range across those islands is wider than most people expect.
Our Experts
The Maldives is a stand-out when it comes to luxury travel and our most popular destination. We are also proud to be able to work with properties that are welcoming to the LGBTQ+ community.
Staying in an over-water bungalow is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that I'd recommend to any traveller. It's amazing to swim in some of the world's most impressive coral reefs and the sunset's divine.
Stellar service. Stellar products. Stellar people and it gets so much better when you pick up the phone and call.
Anthony S.
Super client centred service. From first contact I have had warm, efficient, friendly and flexible service.
John
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Out Of Office is a luxury LGBTQ+ travel company specialising in tailor-made holidays and extraordinary journeys around the world. We create bespoke luxury holidays, LGBTQ+ honeymoons, safaris, cruises, beach escapes, private tours and group trips, with every itinerary designed around you. Our travel specialists combine global expertise, first-hand destination knowledge and trusted local partners to create seamless, highly personalised experiences.
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