At a glance
Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas is a 5-star island resort in Baa Atoll, Maldives, with 80 villas and rooms. Guests reach the island from Velana International Airport (MLE) by a 30-minute seaplane flight.
Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas is a 5-star luxury resort on the 13-hectare island of Kihavah Huravalhi in Baa Atoll, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. It is about 30–35 minutes from Malé by seaplane in daylight hours, and sits close to Hanifaru Bay, known for manta gatherings. The exceptional house reef includes a dramatic drop-off, with whale sharks and mantas seen in the area.
All 80 villas and residences have private pools. Over Water Pool Villas and Sunset Over Water Pool Villas (about 267 m²) and Beach Pool Villas and Sunset Beach Pool Villas (about 258 m²) suit couples; One Bedroom Family villas sleep five. For larger groups there are Two, Three and Four Bedroom Beach Pool Residences, from about 1,330 m² up to 2,000 m² and sleeping up to 14, plus a Two Bedroom Sunset Over Water Pool Residence of about 1,500 m².
Kihavah is famous for SEA, an underwater restaurant with what the resort describes as the world's first underwater wine cellar, and SKY, an overwater observatory bar for stargazing. FIRE (teppanyaki), SPICE (Asian), Manzaru (Mediterranean-Italian) and Plates complete the line-up, with 24-hour in-villa dining.
An overwater spa has six treatment rooms, and the island offers a dive centre, tennis and padel courts, water sports, an outdoor pool and a kids' club for ages four to twelve.
Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas is reached from Velana International Airport (MLE) in Malé, the main international gateway to the Maldives. The seaplane flight takes about 30 minutes, with views over the atolls on the way. Seaplanes fly in daylight only, so guests landing late in the day usually spend a night near the airport and fly on next morning. Check-in is from 14:00 and check-out is at 12:00. We arrange the transfer with the resort and include it in your quote.
Anantara Kihavah suits honeymooners and luxury travellers who want a showpiece dinner under the sea, divers drawn to Baa Atoll's mantas, and families or groups who need multi-bedroom residences. Meal plans range from bed & breakfast to all inclusive.
Best for
11 accommodation categories at Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas. Pick one, or up to three, and we will quote them side by side.
Over Water Pool Villa is a villa over the lagoon of about 267 m². It sleeps up to 3 guests with a king bed. You get an infinity pool, a bathtub and direct lagoon access.
Sunset Over Water Pool Villa: a villa over the lagoon of about 267 m². It sleeps up to 3 guests with a king bed. Highlights include a private pool, a personal host and sunset views.
One Bedroom Family Over Water Pool Villa is a villa over the lagoon of about 267 m². It sleeps up to 5 guests with a king bed. You get a private pool, an overwater hammock and a separate living area.
Beach Pool Villa: a villa on the beach of about 258 m². It sleeps up to 3 guests with a king bed. Expect an infinity pool, a bathtub and a private garden.
One Bedroom Family Beach Pool Villa is a villa on the beach of about 258 m². It sleeps up to 5 guests with a king bed. Expect a private pool.
Two Bedroom Beach Pool Residence is a two-bedroom residence on the beach of about 1330 m². It sleeps up to 6 guests. Highlights include a private pool, a personal host and a treatment room.
The Three Bedroom Beach Pool Residence is a three-bedroom residence on the beach of about 1770 m². It sleeps up to 12 guests. Expect a private pool and a personal host.
Sunset Beach Pool Villa is a villa on the beach of about 258 m². It sleeps up to 3 guests. You get a private pool, an outdoor bathroom and sunset views.
Two Bedroom Family Beach Pool Villa: a two-bedroom villa on the beach of about 412 m². It sleeps up to 5 guests. Expect a private pool and an outdoor bathroom.
The Two Bedroom Sunset Over Water Pool Residence is a two-bedroom residence over the lagoon of about 1500 m². It sleeps up to 6 guests. Highlights include a private pool, an outdoor bathroom and a personal host.
The Four Bedroom Beach Pool Residence is a four-bedroom residence on the beach of about 2000 m². It sleeps up to 14 guests. You get an infinity pool, a jacuzzi and a personal host.
Getting there
International flights land at Velana International Airport (MLE) near Malé. The resort transfer is arranged around your flight times; seaplanes fly in daylight only.
Questions
Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas is reached from Velana International Airport (MLE) in Malé by a 30-minute seaplane flight. Transfers are arranged around your international flight times, and we confirm the route and schedule with your quotation.
Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas is in Baa Atoll, Maldives. Coordinates: 5.2955, 73.0570.
Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas offers bed & breakfast, half board, full board and all inclusive. Plan names and inclusions vary by resort, so we list exactly what is included in your quotation.
Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas has 11 accommodation categories: Over Water Pool Villa, Sunset Over Water Pool Villa, One Bedroom Family Over Water Pool Villa, Beach Pool Villa, One Bedroom Family Beach Pool Villa, Two Bedroom Beach Pool Residence, Three Bedroom Beach Pool Residence, Sunset Beach Pool Villa, Two Bedroom Family Beach Pool Villa, Two Bedroom Sunset Over Water Pool Residence and Four Bedroom Beach Pool Residence.
Yes. 4 of its 11 villa and room categories are overwater: Over Water Pool Villa, Sunset Over Water Pool Villa, One Bedroom Family Over Water Pool Villa and Two Bedroom Sunset Over Water Pool Residence.
Yes. Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas welcomes children and has a kids’ club. Some villas, pools and activities can carry age limits, which we check for your dates.
Yes. Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas has an exceptional house reef with in a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, manta rays, whale sharks and a reef drop-off.
Dining venues at Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas include SEA Underwater Dining. In total the resort lists 6 restaurants and 2 bars.
Facilities and activities at Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas include an outdoor pool, tennis courts and a spa.
Send an enquiry with your dates, guests and preferred villa. Our Malé-based team checks live availability and rates with Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas and replies with a personalised quotation. No payment is taken when you enquire.
A 35-minute seaplane flight
From USD 693 / per night
A seaplane flight (35–40 min) or a domestic flight plus a speedboat connection (Flight to Dharavandhoo, then 30 min spee)
A 30-minute seaplane flight
From USD 263 / per night
