Anantara Kihavah Villas

Property Highlights

Opened in 2011, the resort offers guests a choice of 80 luxurious villas and residences.

Ocean-view villas are available.

Reserve your time for water sports such as windsurfing, flyboarding, sailing and canoeing. Snorkel in the marine-rich waters to meet the Maldives' underwater creatures.For a closer look, don a scuba dive suit and dive to the depths. The PADI diving centre offers several classes and courses.Enjoy snorkelling excursions to Hanifaru Bay and adopt a coral as a part of the resort's reef protection program. Sign up for sunset cruises and excursions to local islands in the atoll.Within the resort, there is plenty to do and enjoy too. The resort has a recreation area with life-sized chess and jenga as well as dedicated courts for tennis and volleyball.It even has a seasonal water park as well as a trampoline park. Swim in the pool or relax with a drink on its overwater day beds.Work out at the gym, join yoga classes, and enjoy a bout or two of Muay Thai Boxing. Indulgent therapies await at the Anantara Spa.Besides signature treatments, it has 6 overwater treatment rooms, plunge pools and medi spa. Other facilities include a kids' club, an art studio and open-air private cinema.Contactless check-in/checkout, 24-hour front desk as well as concierge, currency exchange and laundry services are available too. English and Hindi-speaking staff are available for assistance.

Dine at any of the 6 eateries on-site. Besides 24-hour room service and barbecues, wine tasting and cooking classes can be enjoyed too.Start each day with a choice of American, Asian, Italian and Full English/Irish breakfast dishes. Halal, vegetarian and gluten-free food is available.

How to Reach the Property

The resort is located on Kihavah Huravalhi Island, a private island in Baa Atoll. The island is minutes away from Hanifaru Bay, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve famous for its marine life sightings, especially Mantas and whale sharks.

The property offers 2 types of transfers. It has seaplane transfers from Male International Airport. It is a 35-minute flight and costs USD 750 per adult, USD 375 per child (2 to 11 years) , and is free for infants (up to 1 year) if not occupying a separate seat.It has domestic flight + speedboat transfers from Male International Airport. It is a 25-minute flight to Dharavandhoo Airport and a 30-minute speedboat ride thereon.Guests arriving at Male International Airport after 1530 hours can avail only domestic flight + speedboat transfers. Transfers are mandatory and guests have to share details of arrival and departure flights at least 72 hours prior to arrival.Payment has to be done directly at the property. The property will arrange for the transfer and share details such as pick-up point, kiosk at the airport etc.

Food & Dining

• For dining, the resort offers a choice of 6 diverse eateries.
• SEA - With the world's first underwater wine cellar, this underwater restaurant offers a unique dining experience.
• Its open for lunch and dinner, and offers private breakfast experiences.
• FIRE - The resort's Japanese restaurant is famous for its theatrical Teppanyaki as well as its decor.
• Set overwater, it has a high dome roof shaped like a cuttlefish bone.
• SPICE - Open only for dinner, this overwater restaurant is dedicated to the spicy flavours of Asia. 
• SKY - A part of the first overwater observatory in the Maldives, this lounge is perfect for relaxing under the star-strewn skies.
• MANZARU - Set besides one of the longest pools in the country, this eatery transforms from poolside bar to a Mediterranean restaurant for lunch.
• For dinner, it serves only Italian specialties.
• PLATES - Start your day right with a sumptuous breakfast here. Champagne and cheeses, yogurts, coffee and juices all can be enjoyed here.
• The restaurant offers Maldivian seafood buffets for dinner.
• Private dining experiences can be enjoyed across the island.

Room details and Amenities

• Each of the 80 villas and residences here boasts direct access to the beach/lagoon and luxurious amenities.
• Every accommodation here has a private pool, wine fridge, espresso machine, beach bag, yoga mat and bicycles.
• Other amenities common across all accommodations include minibar, flat-screen TV, DVD, Bose sound system, board games, books and life jackets.  
• There is a private sundeck with sun loungers, swing and dining table set too.
• Family villas and multiple-bedroom residences are available too.
• Some accommodations have acoustic guitar, traditional Maldavian drum, painting easel and/or hammocks too.
• There is an en-suite bathroom with indoor/outdoor showers, bathtubs and toiletries in every accommodation.
• Some accommodations have glass-bottomed bathtub or outdoor Jacuzzis. 

Activities & Experiences

• Play tennis or life-sized chess, have a go on the trampolines, learn yoga and try Muay Thai Boxing.
• Team up with fellow guests for a game of volleyball, enjoy a swim in the pool, and relax with luxurious therapies at the spa.
• Let your creativity flow in the art studio or enjoy a movie at the open-air private cinema.
• The little ones can have fun at the kids' club.
• Enjoy water sports such as sailing, canoeing, flyboarding, windsurfing, snorkelling and scuba diving.
• Sign up for snorkelling excursions to Hanifaru Bay, local island excursions and sunset cruises.
• Adopt a coral as a part of the resort's reef protection program.

For Couples

Couples holidaying here will appreciate the resort's private pool villas, a luxury spa and private dining experiences.