The Spice

• Maldives DMC since 2006
• Direct contract with Sun Siyam Vilu Reef
• Air + sea transfer coordinated

• Cuisine
  Italian and Indian
• Style
  À la carte
• Setting
  Beachfront, 32 seats
• Reservation
  Required
• Atoll
  Dhaalu Atoll

About The Spice

The Spice — All-Inclusive Entitlements

As published by the resort, checked Sept 2026. Prices as listed; the kitchen confirms at the table.

Signature dishes

• Homemade pizza
• Indian curries
• Flatbreads

Menu rotates with seasonal sourcing — ask Resortlife for the current shortlist.

When the kitchen serves

note

Current first-party documents conflict on dinner hours; reconfirm locally.

factsheet

12:30-14:30, 19:00-22:00

all_inclusive_plan

12:30-14:30, 18:30-21:30

Hours subject to resort operating calendar — confirm with a Resortlife specialist when booking.

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The Sun Siyam Vilu Reef experience

Sun Siyam Vilu Reef is a 5-star private island resort in the South Nilandhe Atoll, accessible by a 35-minute seaplane transfer. The property offers 103 villas, including beach and overwater categories, and four restaurants. It provides multiple meal plans, including a well-regarded All-Inclusive option praised for…

Getting there

35 min seaplane from MLE

Sun Siyam Vilu Reef is reached by seaplane (35 min) from Velana International Airport (MLE) in Dhaalu Atoll.

Daylight-only seaplane operations (06:00–15:30) mean late-arriving long-haul flights may require an overnight in Malé before continuing — Resortlife coordinates the full air-and-sea chain when you book through us.

Atoll

Dhaalu Atoll

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Questions about The Spice

• What cuisine does The Spice serve?+

  The Spice at Sun Siyam Vilu Reef serves Italian and Indian in a à la carte format, set beachfront, 32 seats. The menu rotates with seasonal sourcing — Resortlife can share current dishes on request.
• Do I need to reserve a table at The Spice?+

  Yes — reservations are required at The Spice, typically booked in-resort the day before. Resortlife can flag preferred slots to the resort before your arrival when you book the stay through us.
• What are the must-try dishes at The Spice?+

  Homemade pizza, Indian curries, Flatbreads. Sourcing varies by season — ask the maître d' on arrival for the current pick.
• Is The Spice included in resort meal plans?+

  Inclusion depends on the board basis you book — full-board (FB) and all-inclusive (AI) packages at Sun Siyam Vilu Reef cover the main resort restaurants, while specialty venues like The Spice sometimes carry a per-cover supplement or sit on a paid dine-around credit. Resortlife confirms the current inclusion rules at quote.
• Where is The Spice located?+

  The Spice is one of the dining venues at Sun Siyam Vilu Reef, set in Dhaalu Atoll. Specialty dining in resort settings is typically a 5–10 minute walk or buggy ride from the villa accommodation.