Ayada Maldives
GAAFU DHAALU ATOLL · MALDIVES
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The resort
Ayada Maldives is a 5-star private island resort located on Maguhdhuvaa Island in the southern Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll. The resort features 122 villas, including overwater and beachfront options with private pools, and is serviced by butlers. Guests can choose from six restaurants, with the poolside Zero Degree restaurant frequently noted for its food quality. The transfer involves a domestic flight followed by a 75-minute speedboat journey. The 20-hectare island is surrounded by a vibrant house reef known for excellent snorkeling and diving. With a 4.8/5 rating from 590 reviews, the resort is distinguished by its spacious, well-appointed villas and its location on an unspoiled atoll, appealing to guests seeking luxury and a robust marine environment.
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Ayada Maldives is a 5-star private island resort located on Maguhdhuvaa Island in the southern Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll. The resort features 122 villas, including overwater and beachfront options with private pools, and is serviced by butlers.
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The accommodation
From beachfront hideaways to overwater villas above the lagoon — each one curated and personally checked by our Maldives team.
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.
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.
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.
A premium west-facing Sunset Beach Suite with private pool, capturing vivid Indian Ocean sunsets from your terrace. One of Ayada's most romantic land categories — pool privacy plus golden-hour views over Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll.
An overwater villa on stilts with private infinity pool, glass floor panels, and sweeping open-ocean views. Ayada's signature lagoon villa — direct water access, overwater hammock, and the resort's renowned Turkish-inspired AySpa nearby.
Designed with families in mind, the Sunset Family Ocean Suite with Pool combines overwater living with the convenience and space required for a comfortable family holiday.
Ayada Maldives' flagship overwater suite with an oversized private pool, dedicated butler service, and 180-degree ocean panoramas. The top tier of lagoon living on Maguhdhuvaa Island — space, privacy, and the resort's finest overwater positioning.
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A side-by-side look at every room category — view, pool, size and who each one suits best.
| Villa | View | Pool | Size | Access | Best for | Rates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garden Villa | Tropical garden | — | — | Island | Couples | On request |
| Beach Villa with Pool | Beachfront | Private pool | — | Beachfront | Couples | On request |
| Beach Suite with Pool | Beachfront | Private pool | — | Beachfront | Couples | On request |
| Sunset Beach Suite with Pool | Beachfront | Private pool | — | Beachfront | Couples | On request |
| Ocean Villa with Pool | Lagoon & ocean | Private pool | — | Overwater | Honeymooners | On request |
| Ocean Suite with Pool | Lagoon & ocean | Private pool | — | Overwater | Honeymooners | On request |
| Ayada Royal Ocean Suite with Pool | Lagoon & ocean | Private pool | — | Overwater | Honeymooners | On request |
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Plan your stay
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Our team has stayed at and personally vetted the Maldives' finest islands — we know Ayada Maldivesroom 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 Ayada Maldives start from $740 per night. Prices vary depending on season, room type and meal plan.
Ayada Maldives is located in Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll. Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll Maguhdhuvaa Island, Maldives
Ayada Maldives is a resort that is typically located on its own private island and offers exclusive amenities and services.
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 bars, including Ille De Joie, Magu, Zero Degree, The Ottoman Lounge, Ocean Breeze, Kai. Cuisines span European, International, Turkish / Mediterranean, Asian.
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