The resort
Located in the South Ari Atoll, OUTRIGGER Maldives Maafushivaru Resort is a private island measuring 350 meters in length, accessible by a 25-minute seaplane transfer. The resort offers 81 villas, including modern overwater and beach accommodations, and four restaurants offering a wide choice and quality of food across multiple meal plans. Its excellent house reef provides year-round whale shark encounters and vibrant coral gardens. With an atmosphere described as calm and cozy amidst well-maintained grounds, the resort is distinctive for its reliable marine life access and its adults-preferred, luxury focus.
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 · 116 m²
Experience luxury and comfort in our spacious villa, perfect for families. It features a master bedroom with a king-sized or twin bed, a second bedroom with two single beds, a cozy living area and a private terrace with sun loungers. Enjoy modern amenities and direct access to the pristine beach, making it an ideal spot for a memorable family vacation.
Overwater
2 guests · 95 m²
With views of endless azure waters, these villas offer you the convenience of modern living with a touch of luxury. A spacious bedroom featuring glass enclosures to maximize indoor-outdoor living along with a heated hot tub, overlooking the lagoon and the mesmerizing Maldivian sunsets. Relax in your king-sized bed or on your private wooden deck with sun loungers and simply experience paradise.
Direct beach access
2 guests · 99 m²
Contemporary beachfront villa surrounded by lush tropical vegetation, with a private sun deck, outdoor shower and just steps from the white sand beach.
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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.
Set at the island's highest point overlooking the moonlit ocean, Art-I-San is Maafushivaru's premier fine dining venue. A romantic table on the balcony awaits, where the kitchen presents an elevated a la carte menu, with dinner served through the evening.
Japanese fusion is the theme at Koto, a charming, intimate restaurant set over the sunset lagoon. Sample the chef's carefully crafted small-plate cuisine, perhaps with a sake-infused cocktail, and watch the theatre of the Teppanyaki table come to life.
Kick back on a hammock swing under the palms or a sofa on the sand and enjoy all-day desserts and specialty coffees in this open-air lounge. Indulgent sweet treats run to designer ice cream sundaes, delicate patisserie, affogatos and island-made ice creams.
Eat, drink, swim, chill! The resort's social hub features a menu packed with all the lunchtime classics and daily changing Chef's specials. Unwind by the poolside overlooking the lagoon, sip on a signature Sundowner cocktail at the bar, or simply relax and take in the atmosphere of this bright and breezy poolside bar.
Maafushivaru's main buffet restaurant, Cuisine Gallery brings dishes from around the world with live cooking stations to personalise every plate. Open for breakfast and dinner, the culinary team caters to all tastes across a generous international spread.
Signature overwater grill featuring five private dining platforms above the lagoon, serving lobster, shrimp and Middle Eastern-style marinated kebabs.
An oasis individually designed to help you realize your ultimate state of wellbeing. Our signature product line, Voya and Yonka, uses hand-harvested seaweed to provide organic treatments to our guests that blend well with our environment.
Opening hours
The wellness facilities at this Maldives resort include the Sunrise Gym, a fully equipped fitness space designed to support your exercise routine throughout your stay. This venue remains open daily from 06:00 until 20:00.
Opening hours
Dive into unforgettable adventures with a wide range of activities on the stunning Maldivian waters. From thrilling motorized water sports and private fishing trips to serene snorkeling, house reef explorations, and luxurious private charters, there's something for everyone.
Plan your stay
Concierge
Our team has stayed at and personally vetted the Maldives' finest islands — we know OUTRIGGER Maldives Maafushivaru 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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OUTRIGGER Maldives Maafushivaru is located in South Ari Atoll. Maafushivaru Island, South Ari Atoll, 00240
OUTRIGGER Maldives Maafushivaru offers: Free Wi-Fi, Free breakfast, Free parking, Outdoor pool, Air-conditioned, Laundry service, Beach access, Room service and more.
OUTRIGGER Maldives Maafushivaru offers 7 accommodation categories, including Beach Family Villa, Sunset Over Water Villa with Hot Tub, Beach Villa, Beach Villa with Private Pool, Two-Bedroom Beach Villa with Private Pool, Over Water Villa and more. Of these, 3 sit over the water and 2 have a private pool.
OUTRIGGER Maldives Maafushivaru has 4 restaurants and 2 bars, including Art-I-San, Koto, Kofee 'n Chill, Edgewater Bar, Cuisine Gallery, Moodhu Grill. Cuisines span Fine Dining, Japanese Fusion, Café, Lunch/Bar.
Yes — OUTRIGGER Maldives Maafushivaru features Navasana Spa.
South Ari Atoll
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