The resort
Located on a beautiful private island with pristine beaches and lush tropical greenery, Ayada Maldives offers a truly luxurious retreat with a genuine Maldivian style. A wide range of restaurants, large villas with private infinity pools, and our multiple award-winning AySpa make Ayada Maldives an excellent choice. A large variety of water sports, excursions and further activities are available for our guests.
The accommodation
From beachfront hideaways to overwater villas above the lagoon — each one curated and personally checked by our Maldives team.
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2 guests
A Garden Villa at Ayada Maldives set in lush tropical greenery with private outdoor shower and easy access to the resort's main island facilities. Entry-level villa living in Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll — calm, green, and minutes from AySpa and the lagoon.
Direct beach access
2 guests
An elegant beachfront villa with private plunge pool, outdoor rain shower, and steps to Ayada's white-sand beach. Combines garden privacy with direct sand access in the resort's signature turquoise lagoon setting on Maguhdhuvaa Island.
Direct beach access
3 guests
An expansive Beach Suite with private pool, generous living space, and butler service in a tropical garden setting. A step up from the standard beach villa at Ayada Maldives — ideal for couples who want more room without going full overwater.
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A side-by-side look at every room category — view, pool, size and who each one suits best.
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Ile de Joie is an overwater wine and cheese bar. It features an extensive range of fine halal-certified wines, providing a unique and sophisticated setting for guests to enjoy.
A traditional Turkish cafe and shisha lounge at Ayada Maldives, serving fine Turkish teas and coffee in the traditional manner with filigree silver-service. Low seating evokes a classic Turkish cafe, while a modern afternoon tea and evening narghile water pipes lend a relaxed elegance.
At the heart of Ayada Maldives lies Magu, the resort’s signature dining destination. Far more than a buffet, Magu is where breakfast and dinner unfold as journeys of flavour and artistry. Each dish is shaped by a team of international chefs who blend creativity with respect for the island’s natural abundance. The result is a dining experience that balances refined presentation with authentic taste, championing sustainability, locally sourced produce, and fresh harvests from the resort’s secret garden. To ensure every evening feels distinctive, Magu presents a series of themed buffet nights, each one celebrating a different culinary tradition. With live cooking stations, seasonal ingredients, and menus designed to engage all the senses, Magu transforms dinner into a voyage around the world, featuring themes such as International, Italian, Maldivian, Turkish, Latino, Asian, and Roast nights.
Those in search of bold, aromatic flavours will feel right at home at Kai. This restaurant takes guests on a journey through Southeast Asia, with dishes inspired by Thai, Chinese, Vietnamese, and Indonesian cuisine. Think fragrant curries, tangy stir-fries, and beautifully plated dim sum—each dish prepared with authenticity and finesse.
Zero Degree is the social heart of the island. By day, it’s the go-to spot for poolside snacks and tropical drinks. By night, it transforms into a lively hub with DJ sets, live music, and casual bites like burgers, pizzas, and salads. Whether you're cooling off after a swim or staying up late with friends, this is where the rhythm of the island comes alive.
Ocean Breeze delivers elegant Mediterranean dining over the water. With its breezy terrace and panoramic sea views, it’s an ideal setting for sunset dinners and special occasions. The menu features fresh seafood, perfectly grilled meats, and European classics reimagined with island flair. Pair it with a bottle from the resort’s curated wine cellar, and you have a dining experience that rivals the finest city restaurants.
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Our team has stayed at and personally vetted the Maldives' finest islands — we know Ayada Maldives 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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Rates depend on travel dates, villa category, guest details and current availability. Request a quotation and it will show the inclusions of the meal plan you choose (Bed & Breakfast, Half Board, Full Board or All Inclusive) and the transfer arrangements.
Ayada Maldives is located in Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll. Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll Maguhdhuvaa Island, Maldives
Ayada Maldives offers: Free Wi-Fi, Free breakfast, Outdoor pool, Air-conditioned, Laundry service, Beach access, Room service, Kid-friendly and more.
Ayada Maldives offers 7 accommodation categories, including Garden Villa, Beach Villa with Pool, Beach Suite with Pool, Sunset Beach Suite with Pool, Ocean Villa with Pool, Ocean Suite with Pool and more. Of these, 3 sit over the water and 6 have a private pool.
Ayada Maldives has 6 restaurants and 2 bars, including Ille De Joie, The Ottoman Lounge, Magu, Kai, Zero Degree, Ocean Breeze. Cuisines span European, Turkish / Mediterranean, International, Asian.
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