Kihaa Maldives
BAA ATOLL · MALDIVES
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The resort
Kihaa Maldives is a 5-star private island resort located in the Baa Atoll, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. The resort consists of 124 villas on Kihaaddhufaru Island, which is 600 meters in length. Transfer from Malé is via a 30-minute seaplane flight. Guests can choose from several meal plans, including All Inclusive, Full Board, Half Board, and Bed & Breakfast, with dining available at its restaurants. The property is noted for its proximity to Hanifaru Bay, a marine protected area renowned for seasonal aggregations of manta rays and whale sharks, making it a significant destination for snorkeling and diving. The resort also features a Kids Club and is marketed as family-friendly. Guest reviews give the property an aggregate rating of 4.2 out of 5. This resort is distinctive for its direct access to a rich house reef and the unique marine life of the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, appealing particularly to guests seeking wildlife encounters.
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Kihaa Maldives is a 5-star private island resort located in the Baa Atoll, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. The resort consists of 124 villas on Kihaaddhufaru Island, which is 600 meters in length. Transfer from Malé is via a 30-minute seaplane flight.
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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.
Set directly on the beachfront at Kihaa Maldives, the 110m² Beach Villa features a spacious bedroom with a day bed sofa and sitting area, and an en-suite bathroom with outdoor rain shower, separate indoor shower and bathtub. A private shaded veranda with sun loungers and a beach gazebo provide a privileged outdoor retreat just steps from the resort's white-sand beach and clear Indian Ocean waters.
Generously sized beach villa with a private plunge pool set in a secluded garden, offering direct beach access and serene lagoon views.
Premium beachfront villa in a more secluded stretch of the island, featuring a large terrace and lush tropical gardens.
Designed for families and groups, the 250m² Family Beach Suite at Kihaa Maldives comprises two spacious bedrooms, each with a king-sized bed, an attached bathroom with indoor and outdoor shower and bathtub, and a shared living space. The beachfront setting puts guests steps from the white sand and the turquoise lagoon, with a private patio opening directly onto the beach.
Overwater villa perched on wooden stilts above the turquoise lagoon, featuring a king bedroom, private plunge pool, and direct lagoon access via steps.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beach Villa | Beachfront | — | 110 m² | Beachfront | Couples | On request |
| Beach Villa with Pool | Beachfront | Private pool | — | Beachfront | Couples | On request |
| Reserve Beach Villa | Beachfront | — | — | Beachfront | Couples | On request |
| Family Beach Suite | Beachfront | — | 250 m² | Beachfront | Families | On request |
| Water Villa | Lagoon & ocean | Private pool | — | Overwater | Honeymooners | On request |
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Undhoali Bar sits adjacent to the infinity pool at Kihaa Maldives, where a row of traditional undhoali swings hang from the bar for a playful sway after a swim. Guests soak up the island ambiance with chill music as the sun sets over the lagoon, with happy hour cocktails, light bites and the resort's signature ice cream rounding out the experience.
Main all-day dining restaurant serving lavish international buffet breakfast, lunch, and dinner with live cooking stations for pasta, meat, and grilled fish.
Kihaa's Wine Loft is an intimate indoor venue dedicated to fine wines, featuring floor-to-ceiling wooden wine racks, barrel accents and a handful of candlelit dining tables set beneath a vaulted timber ceiling. Guests enjoy a sophisticated yet relaxed atmosphere paired with an outstanding selection of wines and a complementary food menu designed to accompany them.
Translating as 'presentation of a lavish banquet', Malaafaiy is the culinary heart of Kihaa Maldives. The all-day main restaurant occupies an open-sided thatched pavilion surrounded by palm trees and serves a wide selection of international and local delicacies, offering spectacular views of the beach and lagoon from morning through to dinner.
Sangu à la carte restaurant at Kihaa Maldives is an intimate beachside dining experience set up on the sand beneath the moonlight with private draped tent pavilions. The romantic, charming setup — backed by the sound of the Indian Ocean — is ideal for a candlelit dinner for two in a setting that feels entirely private and personal on the resort's beach.
Raaveriya Bar at Kihaa Maldives is a palm-shaded lagoon-side bar perfect for lunch, sundowners or an afternoon break. The menu features the resort's own signature ice cream, light snacks, fresh ice-cold juices and colourful cocktails, all enjoyed in a relaxed outdoor setting with views of the turquoise Indian Ocean and gentle sea breezes.
Plan your stay
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Our team has stayed at and personally vetted the Maldives' finest islands — we know Kihaa 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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Kihaa Maldives is located in Baa Atoll. Kihaaddhufaru Island Male, Maldives
Kihaa Maldives is a resort that is typically located on its own private island and offers exclusive amenities and services.
Kihaa Maldives offers: Free Wi-Fi, Free breakfast, Parking, Outdoor pool, Air-conditioned, Laundry service, Business center, Beach access and more.
Kihaa Maldives offers 5 accommodation categories, including Beach Villa, Beach Villa with Pool, Reserve Beach Villa, Family Beach Suite, Water Villa. Of these, 1 sit over the water and 2 have a private pool.
Kihaa Maldives has 6 restaurants and bars, including Undhoali Bar, Hanifaru Bay Restaurant, The Wine Loft, Malaafaiy, Sangu, Raaveriya Bar. Cuisines span Beverages, International, Wine & Tapas, Indian / International.
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