The resort
Niyama Private Islands Maldives is a 5-star resort in the Dhaalu Atoll near Kudahuvadhoo, set across 22 hectares split between two connected islands branded Play and Chill. The property is reached by a 40-minute seaplane transfer from Velana International Airport and offers 134 beach and overwater villas, several with private pools and direct lagoon access. Dining is distinctive with six restaurants and two bars, including Subsix, an underwater venue six metres below the surface reached by boat, plus Edge, an all-glass restaurant on a stilted platform in the lagoon. Guests can choose Bed and Breakfast, Half Board, Full Board, or All Inclusive plans. The reef supports strong marine biodiversity, and the resort is well-regarded for surfing with consistent breaks nearby, along with a full dive centre, kids and teens clubs, and a nightlife programme. Niyama stands out for its dual-island concept that separates high-energy activity from quieter wellness, suited to families and couples in one stay.
The accommodation
From beachfront hideaways to overwater villas above the lagoon — each one curated and personally checked by our Maldives team.
Beachfront
3 guests · 160 m²
Spacious 160sqm villa on the Chill island overlooking the secluded beach and crystal-clear lagoon. Features an open-air bathroom with deep soaking tub and rainshower, private water garden with stepping stones and personal waterfall, and a generous wooden deck.
Beachfront
3 guests · 160 m²
Modern 160sqm beach villa with lagoon views, open garden bathroom with bath and shower, and a sun-drenched private deck with a plunge pool. Perfect for families and couples who want beach living with pool luxury.
Beachfront
4 guests · 190 m²
Generous 190sqm villa with a sun-drenched deck, private plunge pool, dhoni swing, and a dining table perfectly positioned to capture spectacular sunset views. Elevated finishes throughout.
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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 Chill Island breakfast and dinner restaurant, serving international food beside the infinity pool.
Modern fine dining and sunset drinks in the offshore overwater complex above Subsix.
An underwater restaurant presenting a Nikkei tasting menu among the surrounding reef and marine life.
Casual poolside bar on the Chill island serving refreshing beverages, tropical juices, and light bites throughout the day.
Overwater bar on the Chill island serving craft cocktails, premium spirits, and light snacks. Ideal for sundowners with uninterrupted ocean views.
A treetop hideaway serving Southeast Asian flavours, Japanese teppanyaki and cocktails.
Mediterranean-inspired family dining, with breakfast and lunch beside the pool and beach.
Private in-villa dining with breakfast, all-day, overnight and children’s selections.
A relaxed surf-side bar for cocktails, gourmet bites, sunsets and the resort’s Sunday rum-and-reggae gathering.
Tailored small-group cooking classes revealing techniques and recipes with the resort’s chefs.
A private, on-request street-food experience serving classic Asian dishes on the beach.
Bespoke dining ranging from a family garden barbecue to a romantic dhoni or deserted-island meal.
Fire-led African, Central American and South American cooking in a theatrical jungle setting.
Niyama’s spa combines massage, body treatments, facials, Ayurveda, multi-day programmes, movement, beauty and selected wellness-science services.
FLOAT is NIYAMA’s dive and water-adventure centre, offering equipment, certified diving, beginner and advanced PADI training, Nitrox courses, snorkelling, excursions, watersports and surf services.
Perfect for beginners, this lesson teaches essential snorkeling skills followed by a guided session from the shore to build confidence and technique. Minimum 2 guests required
Set off on a thrilling cruise to observe a pod of spinner dolphins, famous for their acrobatic leaps. Enjoy the show from the comfort of our dhoni, ensuring a non-intrusive and natural experience. While sightings are typical, they cannot be guaranteed. Duration 1.5 Hrs Minimum 3 guests | Maximum 14 guests Private Options Available Children under 12 years old enjoy a 50% discount Children under 3 years of age go for free.
Experience the magic of our Coral Garden at night on a guided snorkeling adventure. As the sun dips below the horizon, watch as the daytime fish retreat to shelter, and the nocturnal marine life begins to emerge. With UV or regular torches provided, keep an eye out for fascinating lionfish, lobsters, and octopuses, and marvel at the dazzling bioluminescence as it lights up the water around you. Duration: 2hrs Inclusive of 4 guests Max 4 guests Extra Hour: 100.00
Embark on a captivating night snorkeling adventure by boat and explore the vibrant underwater world after dark. As the sun sets, the ocean comes alive with nocturnal creatures. Armed with UV or regular torches, you’ll have the chance to spot lionfish, lobsters, and octopuses, while witnessing the stunning bioluminescence lighting up the water around you. A magical experience awaits. Duration: 2hrs Inclusive of 4 guests Extra Pax: 95.00 Extra Hour: 150.00
Enjoy an intimate, private sunset cruise with your loved ones. Sip champagne and nibble on canapés while taking in the stunning Maldivian sunset views. Duration: 1.5 hrs Inclusive of 4 guests Max of 14 guests Extra Guests: 80.00 Extra Hour: 150.00
Swimming, water polo and volleyball at the main pools on both islands.
Begin or refine your skills with a private windsurfing or catamaran lesson.
Surf through the beautiful Niyama lagoon on our electro-surfboard. 30 Minutes per session
Leisurely explore the shimmering expanse of the Niyama Private Islands lagoon in your own time and under your own power for up to one hour per day, per villa.
Paddle round the beautiful Niyama Lagoon in one of our glass kayaks and get a window into our world. Price is per hour, per kayak.
Explorers Kids Club group for older children.
The youngest Explorers Kids Club group.
Explorers Kids Club group for younger children.
Explorers Kids Club group for children aged five to under eight.
A private beach cinema arrangement under the night sky.
Take off into the sunset with a 20-minute tandem parasail flight, then wind down with a slow cruise around the island. End the evening with a bottle of champagne on board. Private experience. Calm seas, open sky, and nothing on the agenda except the view
Start strong with a 30-minute Flyboard session, then switch gears and cruise underwater with the I-Aqua Sea Dart for another 30 minutes. One gets you flying, the other lets you dive and glide. Back-to-back action for thrill-seekers who want lift and flow in one go.
Stunning marine life, warm water and some awesome dive sites right on our doorstep for certified divers, from beginner to advanced level. Simply drop by our FLOAT center and speak to our multilingual dive team.
Stunning marine life, warm water and some awesome dive sites right on our doorstep for beginners to advanced divers. Simply drop by our FLOAT center and speak to our multilingual dive team.
Stunning marine life, warm water and some awesome dive sites right on our doorstep for certified divers, from beginner to advanced level. Simply drop by our FLOAT center and speak to our multilingual dive team.
Up to 4 divers max per private guide
Not dived in the last year? This program includes a pool session and a boat dive, with all equipment provided. Duration: Up to 4 hours. Mandatory if you haven't dived in last 12 months
Start your surf journey with a clear, step-by-step lesson to build your confidence and skills. We will send you a video before your session to watch in preparation. On the day, you’ll practice paddling and popping up on land, then surf gentle waves with your instructor. Board rental and boots (if needed) are included. Just bring your energy Minimum 3 guests required
Board only rental (1 day) as listed in NIYAMA's current public Surfing catalogue.
Price is per day
Boots only rental (1day) as listed in NIYAMA's current public Surfing catalogue.
Board & boots combo rental (1day) as listed in NIYAMA's current public Surfing catalogue.
Price is per day
Supervised children’s cooking activities at the Explorers Kids Club.
Range: -2 / -3 / -4 / -5 / -6 / -7
Rent an Insta 360 Ace Pro action cam for your dive | Per hour
UV lights for night snorkeling & night diving available
Bubblemaker is as fun as it sounds - a chance for kids to blow bubbles by scuba diving. Children who are at least 8 years old can use scuba gear to breathe underwater and swim around in shallow water.
includes pool training, lagoon dive, all equipment & private instructor
Try scuba for the first time! This introductory experience includes pool training and a boat dive. Duration: Up to 4 hours. Price per person in USD, includes theory, pool session, single dive and all equipment.
Repeat your dive experience in the open water.
Discover the perfect introduction to scuba diving with the "light" version of the PADI Open Water Diver course! Our expert multilingual instructors will guide you through an enjoyable and supportive learning experience. In just 1.5 days, you'll master essential skills and knowledge, allowing you to dive confidently with a professional to a depth of up to 12 meters (40 feet). This exciting course includes engaging theory sessions, practical skills training, and two unforgettable open-water dives. Open to adventurers aged 10 and above—dive into a new world today.
Start your diving journey with the world’s most popular course—the PADI Open Water Diver certification! This exciting program includes eLearning, confined water training, and four open-water dives, making it the perfect introduction to the underwater world. Open to ages 10 and above, it’s your first step toward becoming a certified diver. Learn to scuba dive with one of our skilled multilingual instructors in a relaxed and supportive environment. By the end of the course, you’ll be equipped with the skills and knowledge to dive independently with a buddy to depths of up to 18 meters (60 feet) anywhere in the world. Your adventure begins here.
Already a certified Scuba Diver? You can upgrade in just two half-day sessions, completing open-water dives. This course is perfect for divers aged 10 and above who are ready to expand their underwater adventures.
Complete your training with four open-water dives at FLOAT. Ideal for those who’ve completed the theory and confined water sessions elsewhere. For ages 10+.
Complete your theory online before arriving at Niyama, then finalize your certification with confined water training and open-water dives. This 2-day course is perfect for ages 10 and above, providing the practical skills needed to become a certified diver.
Take your diving to the next level with the "light" version of the Advanced Open Water course! Choose three exciting adventure dives to expand your skills and explore new underwater experiences. Perfect for divers aged 10 and above, this course offers the flexibility to tailor your dives to your interests and take your adventure even further
Elevate your diving experience with the Advanced Open Water Diver course! This course is designed to help you expand your diving skills and explore new challenges. You’ll refine your buoyancy, improve navigation techniques, and gain the confidence to dive deeper, with a certification depth of up to 30 meters. Enjoy five exciting specialty dives, including Deep and Navigation, and experience the thrill of drifting through channels. Perfect for divers aged 12 and above, this course will take your underwater adventures to the next level
Learn to prevent and manage dive emergencies with this comprehensive course. For divers aged 12+. To enroll in this course a valid emergency first responder course (or equivalent) is mandatory.
First aid and CPR training (No minimum age).
Become a night dive specialist. (Other specialty dives are available, ask our team for more info.
Explore the two connected islands using the bicycle provided outside each villa.
Extend your dive times and dive deeper with Nitrox. Includes two dives. For certified divers aged 12+.
Extend your dive times and dive deeper with Nitrox. Includes two dives. For certified divers aged 12+. 5 dives
Independent lagoon snorkelling, including the three-metre Blue Hole for more experienced snorkellers.
Floodlit full-size tennis and badminton courts with rackets and balls.
Friendly all-ages sunset matches on the beach.
Personalised pool or ocean swimming lessons for all skill levels.
A trainer consultation and personalised sculpt, recovery or adapt workout.
Daily children’s programme with playground, trampoline, splash park, Munch kitchen and stage.
Beginner surf lessons in the lagoon with instructors and equipment.
A left-hand reef break just off Play Island, suitable across levels when conditions allow.
A nearby surf point reached by a short speedboat transfer and used for coached and independent sessions.
Hands-on marine-conservation activities with the resident marine biologist.
Tailored small-group classes with resort chefs covering native and international techniques.
On-request Asian street-food dining on the beach.
Bespoke private dining in villa gardens, aboard a dhoni or on a deserted island.
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Concierge
Our team has stayed at and personally vetted the Maldives' finest islands — we know Niyama Private Islands 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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Prices at Niyama Private Islands Maldives start from $1,061 per night. Prices vary depending on season, room type and meal plan.
Niyama Private Islands Maldives is located in Dhaalu Atoll. Olhuveli, Kudahuvadhoo 13080, Maldives
Niyama Private Islands Maldives is a resort that is typically located on its own private island and offers exclusive amenities and services.
Niyama Private Islands Maldives offers: Free Wi-Fi, Free breakfast, Parking, Outdoor pool, Air-conditioned, Laundry service, Business center, Beach access and more.
Niyama Private Islands Maldives offers 5 accommodation categories, including Beach Villa, Beach Pool Villa, Deluxe Beach Pool Villa, Water Pool Villa, Deluxe Water Pool Villa. Of these, 2 sit over the water and 4 have a private pool.
Niyama Private Islands Maldives has 15 restaurants and bars, including Epicure, Edge, Subsix, Chill Bar, Drift, Nest and more. Cuisines span International, Modern fine dining, Nikkei, Bar & Light Bites.
Yes — Niyama Private Islands Maldives features Drift by Niyama (by Drift by Niyama, set over the water), with signature treatments such as Niyama Signature Ritual, Couple’s Romance, Voyage of Wellness.
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