- Maldives DMC since 2006
- Direct contract with Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas
- Air + sea transfer coordinated
- CuisineInternational
- StyleBeachfront All-Day Dining
- AtollBaa Atoll
About PLATES
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.
Part of the dining roster at Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas, Baa Atoll, this international restaurant runs a beachfront all-day dining format.
Other restaurants at Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas
- SEAContemporary European / SeafoodUnderwater Fine DiningView restaurant
- FIREJapanese-Peruvian NikkeiOverwater Specialty RestaurantView restaurant
- SPICEAsian Haute CuisineOverwater Specialty RestaurantView restaurant
- SKYCocktails & Light BitesRooftop Observatory BarView restaurant
- MANZARUInternational / Bar BitesBeachfront Bar & RestaurantView restaurant
Other International restaurants in the Maldives
South Malé AtollMain Restaurantat Adaaran club RannalhiInternationalBuffetView restaurant
South Ari AtollMaaniyaa Restaurantat Villa Park,InternationalBuffetView restaurant- Gaafu Alifu AtollThe Dining Roomat The Residence Maldives at FalhumaafushiInternationalBuffet & À la carteView restaurant
- Gaafu Alifu AtollFalhumaaat The Residence Maldives at FalhumaafushiInternationalFine DiningView restaurant
- South Ari AtollMIXEat LUX South Ari AtollInternationalBuffetView restaurant
The Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas experience
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…
Getting there
Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas is reached by seaplane (30 min) from Velana International Airport (MLE) in Baa Atoll.
Daylight-only seaplane operations (06:00–15:30) mean late-arriving long-haul flights may require an overnight in Malé before continuing — Resortlife coordinates the full air-and-sea chain when you book through us.
Questions about PLATES
What cuisine does PLATES serve?
PLATES at Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas serves International in a beachfront all-day dining format. The menu rotates with seasonal sourcing — Resortlife can share current dishes on request.Is PLATES included in resort meal plans?
Inclusion depends on the board basis you book — full-board (FB) and all-inclusive (AI) packages at Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas cover the main resort restaurants, while specialty venues like PLATES sometimes carry a per-cover supplement or sit on a paid dine-around credit. Resortlife confirms the current inclusion rules at quote.Where is PLATES located?
PLATES is one of the dining venues at Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas, set in Baa Atoll. Specialty dining in resort settings is typically a 5–10 minute walk or buggy ride from the villa accommodation.
Reserve at PLATES
Specialty restaurants at Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas are typically reserved in-resort once you check in, but Resortlife can flag preferences (theme nights, chef's table, private dining) with the resort before arrival when you book your stay through us.