The resort
Anantara Kihavah sits within the UNESCO Baa Atoll Biosphere Reserve, making it one of the most ecologically significant addresses in the Maldives. A 30-minute seaplane ride from Malé delivers guests to 80 overwater and beach villas spread across a 13-hectare private island. The resort is renowned for its extraordinary marine encounters — the surrounding waters draw whale sharks and manta rays in abundance, and the Golden Wall is celebrated as one of the finest dive sites in the archipelago. Six dining venues include the exceptional SEA underwater restaurant, where guests eat beneath the ocean surface, and the STARS observatory doubles as a dining experience under the night sky. Meal plan options span Bed & Breakfast through to full All Inclusive, giving guests full flexibility. Kihavah delivers ultra-luxury without sacrificing the natural wonder that makes the Maldives extraordinary.
The accommodation
From beachfront hideaways to overwater villas above the lagoon — each one curated and personally checked by our Maldives team.
Lagoon & ocean
3 guests · 259 m²
Set over Kihavah's lagoon on timber stilts, this 259 sqm villa opens through floor-to-ceiling glass to a wide sundeck with a private infinity pool, swinging daybed and loungers. Inside, a king bed faces the water and a sunken glass-bottom bathtub frames the sea below. A ladder drops to the house reef for snorkelling straight off the deck.
Sunset
3 guests · 267 m²
The current Sunset Over Water Pool Villa spans 267 square metres above the lagoon and is designed for up to three adults. A private pool, outdoor lounge, al fresco bathroom and direct steps into the water frame the west-facing experience, with a villa host and bicycles also included.
Ocean
4 guests · 267 m²
The 267-square-metre One Bedroom Family Over Water Pool Villa is arranged above the lagoon with a private pool, outdoor lounge, overwater hammock and steps into the water. It accommodates up to three adults or two adults with three children and includes an al fresco bathing area.
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A side-by-side look at every room category — view, pool, size and who each one suits best.
Rates are on request. Net B2B rates available on agent login.
Elegant overwater restaurant celebrating the bold flavours of Asia, from Thailand to India, served in a spectacular open-air setting above the turquoise lagoon.
The Maldives' first overwater observatory, perched metres above sea level among the treetops. Guests sip creative cocktails while stargazing through high-powered telescopes.
Award-winning underwater restaurant and wine cellar submerged beneath the lagoon. Diners enjoy contemporary European cuisine surrounded by panoramic views of coral and tropical fish. One of the most iconic dining experiences in the Maldives.
Acclaimed overwater teppanyaki and Nikkei restaurant blending Japanese precision with Peruvian flair. Features live cooking theatre and sunset views across the lagoon.
The main resort restaurant set on the beachfront offering panoramic ocean views. Serves international cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner with an emphasis on fresh, local ingredients.
MANZARU shifts from relaxed poolside lunches to candlelit Italian dining after dark. Anantara’s current official material describes Mediterranean flavours by day, Italian dinners by night, timber cabanas beside the pool and a gin-focused bar in an open-air island setting.
Sustainability
Independently certified — verified against the issuing body.
Plan your stay
Concierge
Our team has stayed at and personally vetted the Maldives' finest islands — we know Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas room by room, transfer by transfer. Tell us your dates and travellers, and we'll shape the right villa, board and seaplane timing around them, with net B2B rates on agent login.
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Prices at Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas start from £1,901 per night. Prices vary depending on season, room type and meal plan.
Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas is located in Baa Atoll. Kihavah Huravalhi Island Baa Atoll, 20215, Maldives
Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas is a resort that is typically located on its own private island and offers exclusive amenities and services.
Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas offers: Free Wi-Fi, Free breakfast, Parking, Outdoor pool, Air-conditioned, Laundry service, Business center, Room service and more.
Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas offers 7 accommodation categories, including 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 and more. Of these, 3 sit over the water and 7 have a private pool.
Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas has 6 restaurants and bars, including SPICE, SKY, SEA, FIRE, PLATES, MANZARU. Cuisines span Asian Haute Cuisine, Cocktails & Light Bites, Contemporary European / Seafood, Japanese-Peruvian Nikkei.
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