The resort
Diamonds Athuruga Maldives Resort & Spa occupies the full Athuruga island in South Ari Atoll, operated as an all-inclusive private-island property by the PlanHotel group. Transfers from Velana International Airport are by seaplane, with flights operated by Trans Maldivian Airways taking approximately 25 to 30 minutes. Accommodation consists of 46 Beach Bungalows with direct beach access, 21 Water Villas set over the lagoon, and 2 Two-Bedroom Water Villas, each with private terrace and steps or ladder into the house reef. All villas are fan-cooled and air-conditioned, with en-suite bathrooms, minibar, and a dedicated in-villa tea and coffee station. Dining is distributed across multiple outlets, including a main buffet restaurant, a beachfront grill, an over-water à la carte restaurant reserved for water-villa guests, and a bar at the island jetty. The all-inclusive plan covers meals, house-brand beverages, afternoon tea, and non-motorised watersports such as kayaking, windsurfing, catamaran sailing, and snorkelling gear. An on-site PADI dive centre operates daily reef and channel dives, including seasonal trips to South Ari whale-shark sites. A spa, tennis court, and fitness area round out the facilities. The house reef runs close to shore and is considered one of the more accessible snorkelling reefs in South Ari.
The accommodation
From beachfront hideaways to overwater villas above the lagoon — each one curated and personally checked by our Maldives team.
Direct beach access
2 guests
Overlooking pristine waters with direct beach access. Private veranda with armchairs, coffee table and sun loungers. Open-air shower, enveloped by sea breeze. Double bed, independent AC, fan, IDD telephone, tea/coffee facilities, minibar replenished daily, digital safe, beach towels replaced daily, twice-daily cleaning service, bidet, hairdryer.
View on request
2 guests
Positioned over the serene lagoon with uninterrupted views of the turquoise horizon and direct access to the calm shallow waters below. Private veranda with armchairs, coffee table and sun loungers. Open-air shower. Same comfort and amenities as Beach Villa — double bed, independent AC, fan, IDD telephone, tea/coffee facilities, minibar, digital safe, bidet, hairdryer.
Direct beach access
3 guests · 55 m²
Overlooking pristine waters with direct beach access. Separate living room with comfortable sofa bed. Spacious private veranda with armchairs, coffee table and sun loungers. Open-air shower steps from the sea. Double bed, sofa bed, independent AC, fan, IDD telephone, tea/coffee facilities, minibar, digital safe, beach towels, twice-daily cleaning, bidet, hairdryer, WiFi.
Compare
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.
The resort's main beachfront buffet restaurant, overlooking the turquoise lagoon. Maakeyn serves a sumptuous spread for breakfast, lunch and dinner, with an incredible variety of international and authentic Italian dishes prepared at live cooking stations.
An upscale à la carte restaurant set out over the water, where modern European, local Maldivian and Asian ingredients are combined into an inventive fusion menu. Diners enjoy refined plates and uninterrupted lagoon views in a relaxed overwater setting.
A Maldivian dining experience set within a private, distinctive and lively yet comfortable island hut framed by tropical garden palms. Farivalhu celebrates traditional island cuisine, with authentic local flavours and recipes served in an intimate, characterful setting.
Vibrant Japanese Teppanyaki restaurant in an exquisite palm-thatched hut. Dedicated chef prepares a selection of Teppanyaki grilled seafood and meats with live cooking theatrics.
A romantic and exclusive seafood dining experience, elaborately prepared and personalised to each guest. Kakuni celebrates the freshest catch of the Maldivian ocean through curated set menus and signature dishes, served in an intimate one-table setting.
Main beach bar serving light meals and snacks throughout the day. Perfect for relaxing after snorkelling or sunbathing. Skilled bartenders craft tropical cocktails with Maldivian flavours. Open-air comfortable seating serving international cocktails, spirits, beer, wine, juices and soft drinks. Champagne and premium spirits available as supplement.
Set above the turquoise lagoon, Thari Over Water Bar offers a relaxed open-air setting where international cocktails, selected spirits, wine, beer and refreshing juices are served with uninterrupted ocean views. From sunlit afternoons to golden sunsets — the perfect place to unwind and savour the rhythm of island life.
Serena Spa is a serene oasis for your mind, body and spirit, drawing from centuries of Asian wisdom and holistic wellness. It blends Ayurveda — the ancient Indian science of life — with European aromatherapy and Southeast Asian remedies. Every massage and treatment restores balance and harmony. Welcomed by warm smiles and expert hands, you experience the soothing touch of therapies infused with delicate herbs, oils, spices and flowers. In-villa treatments also available on request.
Daily boat dives to different South Ari Atoll sites aboard traditional Dhoni
Rare after-dark snorkelling experience alongside marine life
Guided house reef snorkelling with resident marine biologist
Guided reef snorkelling excursions
Olive Ridley Project turtle conservation activities
Escape to secluded island for intimate picnic
Private candlelit dinner in stunning island setting
Catamaran sailing in the lagoon
Windsurfing in the Maldivian wind
Excursion to nearby local fishermen's island
Coral Cookies project — coral restoration with EcoIslanders
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 Diamonds Athuruga 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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Diamonds Athuruga Maldives is located in South Ari Atoll. P.O. Box 2019, South Ari Atoll, 00130 Athuruga Island, Maldives
Diamonds Athuruga Maldives offers: Free Wi-Fi, Free breakfast, Parking, Pool, Air-conditioned, Laundry service, Business center, Beach access and more.
Diamonds Athuruga Maldives offers 5 accommodation categories, including Beach Front Villa, Lagoon Villa, Beach Front Junior Suite, One Bedroom Water Villa, Two Bedroom Pool Water Villa. Of these, 2 sit over the water and 1 have a private pool.
Diamonds Athuruga Maldives has 5 restaurants and 2 bars, including Maakeyn Buffet Restaurant, Thari Over Water Restaurant, Farivalhu Maldivian Dining Experience, Thila Japanese Restaurant, Kakuni Seafood Dining Experience, Boli Beach Bar and more. Cuisines span International / Italian, International, Fine Dining, Maldivian, Japanese, Teppanyaki.
Yes — Diamonds Athuruga Maldives features Serena Spa (by Serena Spa), with signature treatments such as Ayurvedic Massages, European Aromatherapy, Southeast Asian Remedies.
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