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Surrounded by nothing but turquoise lagoon which melts into sapphire blue, the Maldives luxury resort island of Anantara Kihavah and its pure white sands rise up out of the ocean like a mirage. For centuries, this was where Arab traders sailing to the Far East took shelter; a lush paradise blessed by coconut, papaya and mango trees. Navigating archipelago to archipelago by the stars, the seafarers were also drawn by the riches of the ocean surrounding the island – where a prehistoric volcano sank back into the depths, leaving blooming corals within a house reef and a wealth of lagoon fish. Wishing to keep the pristine nature of the island intact, not one tree has been moved – as evidenced by the villas growing up around them. The design pays homage to the seafarers of old, fusing Indian Ocean, Arab and Portuguese motifs with indigenous materials. Located on the Baa Atoll in a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas invites you to imagine your own barefoot luxury paradise. Savour the luxury of space in your private pool beach villa or over water villa. Snorkel with mantas and Hawksbill sea turtles. Stargaze into the night. Dine on a deserted sandbank or beneath the ocean’s surface at this enchanting sanctuary
Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas
P.O. Box 2014
Baa Atoll, Maldives
Nearest Airport: MLE
The most beautiful place and resort we have ever visited . The overwater villas are amazing and the view breathtaking . The hospitality is top notch and food amazing too. We are vegetarians and we were looked after well. The inhouse reef is outstanding and the best part is it’s just few meters away from the shore so you can snorkel anytime . Thanks for such a memorable holiday Anantara Kihawah Maldives villas . Would love to visit again soon.
gunjan s
This is our 3rd time staying in Anantara resorts and they never fail to impress. From day 1 we reach, everything is executed perfectly till the day we left. Our villa host Shakhnoza is very attentive and always there for us. The Kids Club is perfect for kids and they have different activities each day. My daughter loves it and crave to go there each day. We stayed in the Water Villas and highly recommend staying there if possible. It makes the whole experience unique and we have easy access to the sea from the villas. We are lucky enough to even catch stingrays and sea turtles swimming around our villas. I also highly recommend the in house drone videography and photography by Attey. He takes beautiful photos and videos at a very reasonable price and leaves us with great memories. Overall, we have a very good experience at the resort and will not hesitate to recommend this resort to anyone going to Maldives. When we go back again one day to Maldives, we will definitely go back to this resort again.
yoursmagically
The house reef and marine life was fantastic and in great abundance at this resort, together with perfect natural sand, clear waters and vegetation. Exceeded our expectations in many ways. Quality of food and customer service excellent.
M R
Our experience was fantastic from start to finish. The service was exceptional, far exceeding our expectations. Upon arrival, we were warmly welcomed by our villa host, Sittu, whose friendliness and attentiveness continued throughout our stay. To our surprise, we were upgraded to one of the residence rooms, which was simply phenomenal. The spacious layout provided more than enough room for our family to fully relax and enjoy our holiday. The standout feature was undoubtedly the private pool—the largest we’ve ever had the pleasure of experiencing. Dining across all venues was excellent, with a well-thought-out children’s menu that offered great options. The highlight of our culinary experience was at Sea, where every dish was outstanding. Enjoying such incredible food while surrounded by vibrant marine life made for a truly once-in-a-lifetime experience. Our children loved the kids’ club and the variety of activities available. The team was exceptionally welcoming, and a thoughtful farewell gesture—personalized backpacks filled with activities—made their experience even more special. A few minor notes: there was more seaplane traffic than expected, some areas of the sand were quite fine/coarse underfoot, and the island felt less remote due to visible neighboring islands. However, none of these factors detracted from our overall experience. Without hesitation, we would return and wholeheartedly recommend this island to friends and family. Thank you for an unforgettable stay!
AndyCook190 - Poole, United Kingdom
This was hands down the best experience I have had with a resort. The service, the villa, the food at the beautiful restaurants was all great! With the help of Zidhan, we had the best time. He helped with the bookings of the activities, lunch and dinner reservations, if we had any questions he was stand by all the time! The island is so beautiful and well preserved, we were surounded by amazing animals thats natural to the place. If youre thinking about booking with anantara kihavah i would say go for it! They have all you need and more. Its so romantic and i cant wait to go back!
Livia L
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