Diva Maldives  
             
 
 
    Star Rating :   Deluxe
    Location :   South Aril Atoll
    Distance From Airport :   104 Km
    Transfer by Dhoni :   N / A
    Transfer by Speed Boat :   N / A
    Transfer by Sea Plane :   30 mins
    Number of Rooms :   193 Rooms
    Credit Cards Accepted :      
       

Dhidhoofinolhu is one of the largest islands in the Maldives, 1.8 km long and 200 m across. It is a real haven of tranquility, with lush tropical vegetation running alongside 4 km of white sandy beaches. The island is surrounded by a magnificent, sheltered lagoon, rich in marine life, with the wonderful spectacle of rays and colourful tropical fish swimming around. In the heart of this beautiful setting, Naïade has added a new jewel in its crown, Diva Maldives. It is a masterpiece, combining the natural beauty of Maldives and a tropical outdoor style of life, close to nature, with refined luxury and elegance.

Room Types & Facilities available
 
Junior Suites (48 units) 65 m2 - Occupancy: 02 Adults + 01 Child or 01 Baby
Surrounded by lush, tropical plants, the Junior suites look out to sea and have access to the beach on both sides, as they are on the narrowest point of the island. Each Junior suite has a bedroom, a bathroom, a terrace with an outside shower. Bathrooms have a bath and separate shower, as well as separated toilet. 18 inter connecting Junior Suites making a total of 36 suites (18 rooms with 2 twin beds and 18 rooms with double beds

     
 
Beach Villas (45 units) 95 m2 - Occupancy: 02 Adults + 01 Child or 01 Baby
There are 45 Beach Villas, with the same facilities than the Pool villas, except for the pool. Instead, these villas have larger gardens and a small area of private beach. They are located on both sides of the island, so that guests can enjoy the sublime spectacle of sunrise or sunset.
     
 
Water Villas (84 units) 80 m2 - Occupancy: 02 Adults + 01 Teen (no child & no baby)
Inspired by the colours of the lagoon, interior décor is in turquoise and shades of ochre and sand. Wherever you are in any of the villas, the view is breathtaking. There are picture windows in the bedroom and the bathroom, creating the impression of being in the lagoon itself. In the evening, attracted by the lights, it is as if the fish are in the room with you. The bathroom in each of the villas has a bath, separate shower and separated toilet. These villas also have a furnished terrace looking out over the sea, with direct lagoon access from a small flight of steps
 
Beach Pool Villas - (12 units) 116 m2 - Occupancy: 02 Adults + 01 Baby
They all have direct beach access and an uninterrupted view of the lagoon. Each villa has a large bedroom and a bathroom that opens onto the garden, where there is an outdoor shower and a private pool. The bathrooms are fitted with a bath, separate shower and toilet. The sitting room extends onto an individual terrace, creating a large living space. The villas also have a delightful garden area on one side, with chaises longues on the wooden deck area that runs round the private pool, ideal for relaxing, whilst the sea stretches into infinity on the other.
   
Presidental Water Villa ( 01 units) 288 m2 - Occupancy: 04 Adults or 02 adults and 02 teenagers (no child & no baby )
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Presidental Water Villa ( 01 units) 288 m2 - Occupancy: 04 Adults or 02 adults and 02 teenagers (no child & no baby )
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Villas and Suites Facilities

All villas have private and furnished terrace with direct lagoon access Air conditioning Bathroom with bath , separate toilet and separate shower Some villas have private swimming pools Outdoor shower Satelite telephone with Direct International Dialling LCD TV screen with built-in DVD Mini bar Safe Hair-dryer Magnifying mirror Complimentary tea and coffee making facilities and a bottle of mineral water 24-hour room service

Places of Interest - Distance
 
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
 
Excursions: Trips to neighbouring islands by Dhoni launch , Snorkelling trips (one hour or half-day) , Night-time snorkelling , Picnics on a desert island , Catamaran trips with lunch on a sandbank , Lagoon fishing , Shopping on nearby islets.
Wine and Dining Information
The resort has a superb range of restaurants and bars, set in stunning locations..

SENSES - European Flavours with Arabic Influence:
European savours with a touch of arabic influence waft through the air, inspired by North-African, Lebanese, Indian and Indian Ocean cuisines. Guests in the Water Villas have exclusive use of the restaurant for breakfast. Thereafter, it is open to all guests, serving salads, grills and seafood at lunchtime, with an a la carte dinner menu. The restaurant leads on to a terrace and an infinity pool, stretching as far as the sea. A lounge bar features a selection of cocktails, rums, liqueurs, beers and international brands of spirits, as well as a selection of famous teas.! ( Seats: 60 )

NOO Restaurant - International cuisine (7 a.m to 10.30 a.m / 7 p.m to 10 p.m): 
Noo (which means Blue in Maldivian) is a spectacular, shell-shaped restaurant, featuring international cuisine. The restaurant is by Diva Maldives central beach, serving breakfast, and dinner, with themed evenings. ( Seats: 150 )

IRU Bar - Champagne Bar (3.30 p.m to 2 a.m): 
The brightly coloured circular bar, Iru, the local word for Sun, is also by the beach, facing the sea. Indeed, the terrace goes out to sea and is filled with sunset colour, for an unforgettable aperitif with a selection of finger snacks at the end of the afternoon(Seats:60 )

* “Shoe less” concept.
* Extensive selection of champagne
* Sabrage demonstration & certification.

VELI Pool Bar - Pool and Beach Bar (8.30 a.m to 6 p.m): 
Veli means Sand in Dhiveli.
The bar adjoins the circular swimming pool that extends out to sea, looking out onto the crystal-clear lagoon on three sides. The atmosphere is relaxed and cheerful. Light Mediterranean-style snacks, such as Spanish tapas, mezze and antipasti are served in Véli throughout the day. ( Seats: 40 )

PURE - Japanese Modern Cuisine (7 p.m to 10 p.m): 
Standing on stilts over the water, Pure features Japanese-style open cooking. It has a sushi bar and a Tepaniaki table, where the Chef performs a “live” show, displaying all his skills as he prepares their dishes in front of the guests. The restaurant is open evenings only and tables should be reserved in advance.( Seats: 30 )

EAST-South East Asian Restaurant (7 a.m to 10.30 a.m / 12.30 p.m to 3 p.m / 7 p.m to 10 p.m): 
This is the resort's main restaurant, standing on stilts over the water, with a wonderful view out over the lagoon. It is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, featuring, amongst others, Cambodian, Indonesian, Thai, Sri Lankan, Hong Kong and Chinese-style buffets.( Seats: 150 )

SEASON - Beach Restaurant (10.30 a.m to 6 p.m) : 
The beach Bar & Restaurant is located next to the boathouse and opens only from 10.30am to 6pm. The menu is simple with beach barbecues, seafood brochettes, grills, salads and sandwiches.
( Seats: 40 )

ALLEGRIA - Italian Restaurant (7 p.m to 10 p.m): 
Welcome to Diva's Italian restaurant for genuine and traditional Italian cuisine. The concept is again open-kitchen, with large glass windows through which you can see the kitchen staff at work. Allegria features Italian specialities for dinner only. Exclusive arrangements can also be made for small parties to dine in the setting of the wine cellar, in the heart of the restaurant, with a special menu. It is the chance to indulge in wine and cheese tasting and to learn more about wines and preparing Italian dishes.( Seats: 80 )

The Resort also offers a 24-hour room service

Spa
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Imagine a spa location so exquisite that even the journey there takes your breath away. The exclusivity of a private island where the spa is nestled in a Garden of Eden. Lush vegetation and natural botanicals make the perfect surroundings for the 5 star deluxe Spa retreat Infinity. Boasting 15 spacious treatment villas with an exclusive treatment, offering of specialized massage and the Haute Couture brand, Anne Semonin. Begin your spa journey with a warm welcome from our Balinese team at the main spa reception. Relax as your feet are bathed with water and botanicals as our welcome ritual, to prepare you for a day of serenity and tranquility. Let us understand your
needs with a detailed consultation so that we may bespoke and customize your entire spa experience.

Choose to relax in our dedicated relaxation and thermal suite exclusive to either men or women. Benefit from the therapeutic effects of experiencing the steam room followed by the ice room and the sauna and then relax in the pool or chill out with a good book on our double canopy. Alternatively share your spa journey with a loved one in our communal relaxation area with sauna, steam, hot tub and cold plunge. Your therapist will greet you and guide you to your deluxe treatment villa to enjoy your treatment. Choose either one of our eleven treatment villas hidden privately in the Spa Garden, or opt for one of our four deluxe treatment villas over water.

With the magnificent views of the Indian Ocean, our deluxe treatment villas elevate the spa experience to another level. Take in the views of the marine life while receiving your spa treatment or massage. With glass bottom floors and fish swimming in and out of the coral, your mind is transported to another world.

Treatment Rooms:

* 10 Garden Villas with terrace and private shower and garden (70m²).
* 01 Garden Villa with terrace and garden private bath (70m²)
* 03 Double Treatment Villas on stilts over the sea (32 m²)
* 01 Treatment Villa on stilts over the sea, with a private bath (56 m²)
Honey Moon

Imagine your special day beside the ocean, with the gentle waters of the lagoon lapping fine, sandy beaches. The air is full of tropical warmth and scents, and, as evening falls, you sit down to a romantic candlelit dinner under the starry night sky.
Diva Maldives provides an idyllic setting for weddings and honeymoons and Naïade Resorts will take care of everything for you, to make yours a perfect day, beyond your wildest dreams.
You can choose a standard or themed wedding or you can marry barefoot in the sand . Features available include : A coconut palm planting ceremony to commemorate the event, with a personal plaque , Bride’s arrival in high-speed launch , Maldivian traditional ‘Boduberu’ drum troupe performance , Special Spa packages , Lunch on a desert island, with your own personal butler & cook , Romantic outing by boat, with caviar and champagne at sunset. Wedding video , Framed wedding certificate

 
All kinds of wedding packages can be essembled (exchange of vows only, no legal value) , whatever is needed to make you both really happy. You will also be informed, of course, of all the procedures and costs beforehand.
Diving

Water sports and diving are what Maldives is famous for! From the resort, guests can access some of Maldives’ most beautiful sites and encounter parrot fish, eagle and sting rays, clown fish, stone fish, and bullhead and whale sharks.
It is almost impossible to describe the beauty of the nearby dive sites in words. Magnificent is an understatement.
Two diving sessions are organised daily, with at least one monitor for 4 divers.
The sites are about 1.5 km apart and the fauna includes tuna fish, barracudas, king fish, eagle rays, small white sharks and turtles. Dive sites include Maamagili, suitable for beginners, Aa Thila for the more experienced and Thinfushi Beru Tila for advanced divers.

Even for those who have never dived before, Diva Maldives is the perfect place. All the monitors are qualified to run courses from beginner up to PADI level and are trained in rescue techniques. NITROX diving courses are also available.

Diva's diving center is a Euro Divers PADI 5-star.

Resort Leisure and Recreation Facilities

Water Sports : The reef area itself is full of colourful specimens, many peculiar to the region.
The boathouse organises trips for snorkelling over the reefs, as well as catamaran excursions. Windsurfing, rubber ring and banana rides, water-skiing, wakeboards, jet-skiing, pedal boats and kayaks are also all available.
The boathouse also arranges catamaran and windsurfing lessons, given by staff trained by the VDWS, the German watersports training centre..

Land-based Activities : A wide variety of activities are available, including beach volley, table tennis, badminton, tennis courts, a gym, billiards, table football and games machines.l.

Facilities: Internet lounge , Three shops , Night Club , Infirmary with a resident doctor , Information counter , Tour operators’ desk , Wi-fi (free)

Kids Club
Team members are available every day to look after children aged from 3 to 12, from 10 a.m to 10 p.m
A whole range of activities is organised for them, adapted to particular age groups, to make sure they too experience an unforgettable holiday.
Children can have lunch at the kids club between 12.00 and 13.00 and dinner between 18.30 and 19.30
Children below 3 years old must be accompanied by a parent or a baby sitter. A baby-sitting service, for which a fee is charged, is also available.
Teens Club
The Teens Club is a space where older youngsters can relax and have fun. The Club has a TV, DVD player and games machines. Open from 10 a.m to 10 p.m

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