Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas

My wife and I spent 11 nights on the island during December 2025. Transfer to the sea plane in Male gave us the impression of what to expect: exclusivity . On arrival we were warmly welcomed and met our host, Zidhan, who soon became a friend. He was always there for us and nothing was too much for him. He would came over for a personal chat daily in the restaurants, cut sets up a WhatsApp group to make things easy too. We stayed in a beach pool Villa, having tried an overwater villa the previous year. We preferred the beach villa experience. Much of the original jungle-like vegetation has been preserve, so there is a true desert island paradise feeling: it’s a great place to be. The cleaning service was excellent too. I was concerned about mosquitoes, but only got one pretty mild bite during our stay. I applied repellent daily just in case. On my daily walk around the island I would only see a few people. It takes only 2700 steps to walk around on the beach. We mostly walked everywhere, but Zidhan was always there if we needed a lift. There is a nice balance of desert island paradise and well kept clean beaches and attention to the pathways. I think that staff:guest ratio is about 2:1. Restaurants are good and made even better by the front of house staff. We were always very warmly welcomed by professional staff. Some of the names of the waiters who took care of us are Shaken, Hafiz, Lujain, Jeni, Ricky, Sala and Chandala. Thanks to all of the staff. We’d recommend going to the overwater bar at about 6pm for a cocktail and to watch the sunset, before going to your restaurant. Our underwater restaurant Michelin Star experience was fantastic. We booked half board, but next time would simply sign the bill and settle up at the end. This is a better way to enjoy the holiday in our opinion, as breakfast is included anyway. We’ll be back.

Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas is an amazing place to have the quintessential luxurious Maldives experience! Our overwater villa was incredible and the island is truly an untouched tropical paradise. We loved scuba diving and having so many close encounters with the amazing wildlife - both on the island and in the water. The food was delicious and the spa was wonderful. The stay is pricey, that's really the only challenge / downside. If you can afford the splurge, then treat yourself.

Our vacation at Anantara Kihavah Maldives was absolutely beautiful and truly unforgettable. From the moment we arrived, the service was exceptional—warm, attentive, and genuinely caring. The grounds are stunning, with breathtaking views in every direction. Our villa was beautiful and peaceful, surrounded by crystal-clear water. The house reef is breathtaking with so many colorful fish—it felt like living in a dream. The underwater restaurant was an incredible experience, truly magical. A special thank you to Tina, our host, who was amazing, kind, and extremely helpful. She did everything possible to make sure everything was perfect, and her support made our stay even more memorable. We would also like to sincerely thank Vinod, the Sound Healing Practitioner and Ayurvedic Healer, for his personalized treatments. The sessions were incredibly helpful, deeply relaxing, and truly amazing—adding a meaningful and healing dimension to our stay. There is no need to mention individual names because every single staff member went above and beyond to make us happy. The kindness, attention to detail, and genuine care we received from everyone made our experience truly exceptional. The Christmas and New Year celebrations were outstanding, easily the best we have ever experienced—well organized, joyful, and full of magical moments. The food, entertainment, and atmosphere were simply perfect. Anantara Kihavah is a truly magical place. We will cherish these memories forever and cannot wait to return to this paradise.

It was our first arrived to Anantara Kihavah Maldives! Our family decided to selebrate the New Year on this beautiful island! We can not forget until today white-sand beaches, crystal-clear turquoise water, amazing diving, islands birds and tropical plants. It feels like stepping straight into a postcard. The service was absolutely outstanding. Every staff member we met was warm, attentive, and genuinely focused on making our stay perfect. We want to say deep thank you, for our every day guide and now our friend Zaheen! We would also like to share our deepest gratitude for the marvelous spa team, especially Masters Ram Sharath and Vinod Narayanan. Their professionalism, skill, and calming presence made every treatment unforgettable. A huge thank you, as well to Muay Thai Master Michael, whose energy, passion, and expertise made the training sessions both exciting and inspiring. It was one of the highlights of our stay! We highly recommended to anyone who looking for luxury, relaxation, and unforgettable vacation!

The most wonderful resort. The villas are luxurious, the beach is beautiful, the diving is great, the food is amazing and the staff are all lovely. Thank you. What a special way to spend Christmas.