At a glance
Ayada Maldives is a 5-star island resort in Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll, Maldives, with 122 villas and rooms. Guests reach the island from Velana International Airport (MLE) by a domestic flight plus a speedboat connection (55 min flight + 50 min speedboat) via Kaadedhdhoo (KDM) or a domestic flight plus a speedboat connection (70 min flight + 15–25 min speedboat) via Maavarulu (RUL).
Ayada Maldives is a 5-star luxury resort on a 20-hectare island in Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll in the far south of the Maldives. The pristine reef and lush tropical greenery give it a secluded, natural feel. Guests reach it by a domestic flight followed by a speedboat transfer, which takes them well away from the busier central atolls.
There are 122 villas and suites. Garden Villas are the entry option, while Beach Villas with Pool, Beach Suites with Pool and Sunset Beach Suites with Pool sit along the shore with private infinity pools. Over the water, Ocean Villas with Pool and Ocean Suites with Pool face the lagoon, and the Ayada Royal Ocean Suite with Pool sleeps up to four for a special occasion. Villas feature deep soaking tubs and rain showers.
Six restaurants include Magu for international cuisine, plus a café, a pool bar and a lounge, 24-hour room service and a daily welcome reception. Meal plans range from bed & breakfast to all inclusive.
AySpa is the resort's multiple award-winning spa, with massages, body treatments and facials. There is an outdoor pool and a hot tub, a kids' club, and a wide choice of water sports, diving and excursions in the unspoilt southern atolls.
Ayada Maldives is reached from Velana International Airport (MLE) in Malé, the main international gateway to the Maldives. Another option is a domestic flight to Kaadedhdhoo (KDM) of about 55 minutes, then a speedboat of about 50 minutes. Another option is a domestic flight to Maavarulu (RUL) of about 70 minutes, then a speedboat of about 15–25 minutes. 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.
Ayada suits couples and honeymooners who want a quiet, remote luxury island with butler service and a highly regarded spa, as well as divers keen to explore the deep south. Through Maldives Agents, villas start from about USD 220 per night for two adults, excluding taxes and transfers.
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7 accommodation categories at Ayada Maldives. Pick one, or up to three, and we will quote them side by side.
From USD 220 / per night2 adults · lowest month May 2027 · excl. taxes
The Garden Villa is a villa. It sleeps up to 2 guests with a king bed. Highlights include an outdoor bathroom, a treatment room and a private garden.
From USD 300 / per night2 adults · lowest month May 2027 · excl. taxes
The Beach Villa with Pool is a villa on the beach. It sleeps up to 2 guests with a king bed. Highlights include a plunge pool, an outdoor bathroom and a private garden.
From USD 365 / per night2 adults · lowest month May 2027 · excl. taxes
The Beach Suite with Pool is a suite on the beach. It sleeps up to 3 guests with a king bed. Expect a private pool, a personal host and a treatment room.
From USD 438 / per night2 adults · lowest month May 2027 · excl. taxes
The Sunset Beach Suite with Pool is a suite on the beach. It sleeps up to 3 guests with a king bed. Highlights include a private pool and sunset views.
From USD 482 / per night2 adults · lowest month May 2027 · excl. taxes
Ocean Villa with Pool is a villa over the lagoon. It sleeps up to 2 guests with a king bed. You get an infinity pool, glass floor panels and an overwater hammock.
From USD 702 / per night2 adults · lowest month July 2027 · excl. taxes
Ocean Suite with Pool is a suite over the lagoon. It sleeps up to 3 guests with a king bed. Expect a private pool, sunset views and a treatment room.
From USD 1,897 / per night2 adults · lowest month May 2027 · excl. taxes
Ayada Royal Ocean Suite with Pool is a suite over the lagoon. It sleeps up to 4 guests with a king bed. Expect a private pool, a personal host and a treatment room.
8 restaurants, bars and dining experiences
Ayada Maldives in Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll has eight dining outlets. Magu is the main buffet restaurant, Ocean Breeze serves modern European food over the water, Mizu is a Japanese teppanyaki grill, Kai offers Far Eastern dishes, Zero Degree is the poolside restaurant and bar, and Sea Salt holds a beach barbecue on set nights. The Ottoman Lounge serves Turkish coffee and tea, and Ile de Joie is an overwater wine and cheese bar. The resort offers Crystal and Diamond All-Inclusive packages; Magu is part of both, while the other outlets are linked to the Diamond package. The dress code is smart casual at most venues, and the resort highlights halal dining.
Magu is Ayada Maldives' main restaurant, with a generous international buffet for breakfast and themed buffet dinners.
Ocean Breeze is Ayada Maldives' overwater restaurant and bar, serving modern European dishes for lunch and dinner.
Mizu is Ayada Maldives' Japanese teppanyaki grill, where chefs cook fish, meat and vegetarian dishes in front of guests.
Kai is Ayada Maldives' Far Eastern restaurant, hidden among greenery, with sushi, sashimi and Asian specialities.
Zero Degree is Ayada Maldives' poolside restaurant and bar, with an international menu by day and live music and DJs at night.
Sea Salt is Ayada Maldives' beach barbecue on Zero Degree Beach, with grilled meat and seafood on set nights.
The Ottoman Lounge at Ayada Maldives serves traditional Turkish coffee and teas in silver service, with shisha.
Ile de Joie is Ayada Maldives' tiny overwater wine and cheese island, home to the wine cellar and a cigar humidor.
Spa & wellness
AySpa covers 3,500 m² and has eight treatment villas, some with their own hydrotherapy baths, steam showers, private bathrooms and outdoor courtyards with sunken baths. The relaxation area has heated and cold plunge pools, with separate steam rooms and saunas for men and women, and there are manicure and pedicure salons. The resort describes it as home to the Maldives' first Vichy shower.
Things to do
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
Ayada Maldives is reached from Velana International Airport (MLE) in Malé by a domestic flight plus a speedboat connection (55 min flight + 50 min speedboat) via Kaadedhdhoo (KDM) or a domestic flight plus a speedboat connection (70 min flight + 15–25 min speedboat) via Maavarulu (RUL). Transfers are arranged around your international flight times, and we confirm the route and schedule with your quotation.
Through Maldives Agents, villas at Ayada Maldives start from USD 220 per night for 2 adults (Garden Villa, lowest month May 2027), excluding taxes and transfers. Rates change by date, villa and meal plan, so we confirm the exact price for your dates with your quotation.
Ayada Maldives is in Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll, Maldives. Coordinates: 0.2787, 73.3572.
Ayada Maldives 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.
Ayada Maldives has 7 accommodation categories: Garden Villa, Beach Villa with Pool, Beach Suite with Pool, Sunset Beach Suite with Pool, Ocean Villa with Pool, Ocean Suite with Pool and Ayada Royal Ocean Suite with Pool.
Yes. 3 of its 7 villa and room categories are overwater: Ocean Villa with Pool, Ocean Suite with Pool and Ayada Royal Ocean Suite with Pool.
Yes. Ayada Maldives welcomes children and has a kids’ club. Some villas, pools and activities can carry age limits, which we check for your dates.
Yes. Ayada Maldives has a pristine house reef.
Dining venues at Ayada Maldives include Magu. In total the resort lists 6 restaurants and 2 bars.
Facilities and activities at Ayada Maldives include an outdoor pool and a spa.
Send an enquiry with your dates, guests and preferred villa. Our Malé-based team checks live availability and rates with Ayada Maldives and replies with a personalised quotation. No payment is taken when you enquire.
A domestic flight plus a speedboat connection (Flight to Kaadedhdhoo (under an hour) + 15 min speedboat)
A 45-minute speedboat ride
From USD 330 / per night
A 15-minute speedboat ride
From USD 1,091 / per night
