Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas

This is a truly remarkable holiday destination. The whole experience from the location, the accommodation, the food and the staff was incredible. This is surely the nearest you can get to heaven on earth. Quite simply a paradise island surrounded by the bluest ocean I have ever seen and circumventing this paradise island surrounded the whitest purest sand I have ever had the pleasure to walk on. Our villa was an overwater sunset villa and it was fabulous and certainly within the top 5 of my favourite hotel rooms ever. It was truly spectacular and having a glass bottomed bath open to the clearest ocean below was quite mind blowing. Every comfort was available and left me in awe of the design and thought process that had been put into these villas. The breakfast was fantastic in a truly wonderful location and all the restaurants although somewhat pricey were to be commended. The island itself is remarkable, with the accommodation and leisure’s do well designed you could think you were on a desert island, the nature and beauty is outstanding. Last but certainly not least the truly wonderful staff who in no time at all knew our names and what we liked. Too many to mention apart from Sittu our butler who was brilliant. Nothing was too much trouble and he was constantly second guessing our wishes to make this such a memorable holiday. We will hopefully return again soon.

We had such an incredible time at Anantara Kihavah. The staff there are absolutely wonderful and looked after us from start to finish, with lots of thoughtful touches along the way and everybody knowing you by name! There are far too many to mention, but our villa host Shameen gets a special shout out - nothing was too much trouble for him, and he made the experience extra special! The beach villa was perfect for us with a young daughter, having direct access to a pretty much private beach. All the restaurants were superb, with Sea being a unique experience that has to be tried if there. The reef snorkelling, manta excursion, kickboxing, star gazing and kids club were all fantastic. Would 100% recommend the investment and we hope to return!

The place is defenetly amazing: both the nature and the sea and also the resort. You can swim near the reef and have all the comforts you need. The hotel staff Is very kind and professional, and always ready to satisfy every wish. The only real flaw are the prices: every single thing has a cost that looks really eccessive: meal, drinks, excursions... And then you have to add also the cost taxes and service to everything (around +30%). So, if you want to enjoy your holiday, be ready to spend a loooot of money (really too much, in my opinion, I don't think those prices can be justified).

Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas is the best of the best! The facilities, the service, the food, and the entertainment were outstanding.

I had an absolutely unforgettable experience at Anantara Kihavah. I genuinely cried when it was time to leave. Azmeen, our personal concierge, was attentive, thoughtful, and always ready to help, making our stay feel truly luxurious and seamless. Nothing compares to this visit in the Maldives, and I’ve traveled to many incredible places around the world. The reefs around the resort are pristine and teeming with life. We went on a turtle excursion, and the reef at Anantara Kihavah easily outshone neighboring islands. In fact, we spotted more sea turtles accidentally while enjoying activities at the resort, from the underwater restaurant to night snorkelling, than we did elsewhere. We spent nearly every day in the water, snorkeling and exploring the vibrant marine life. We were amazed by the variety of sea creatures we saw: cuttlefish, squid, eagle rays, lionfish, blacktip reef sharks, stingrays, parrotfish, angel fish, butterflyfish, unicorn fish, triggerfish, and even a very rare brown marbled grouper! It was huge, but peacefully chilling on the reef. One of the highlights was a resort-organized excursion to see manta rays, and by luck, we also encountered three whale sharks, what an experience I will never forget. The resort is also deeply committed to marine conservation, with a coral reef breeding program aimed at preserving marine life. We saw the coral boxes and the areas where new reefs are cultivated, which was fascinating. The resort provided reef-protective sunscreen. I love these thoughtful little touches for guests! Dining at the resort was exceptional, with outstanding cuisine and impeccable service. I highly recommend both the underwater Sea Restaurant and the Fire Restaurant. One of the highlights was experiencing the Michelin Star Caviar Indulgence under the ocean’s waves at the underwater restaurant and the Michelin Star Guest Chef Series with Chef Ricki Weston. We enjoyed an exquisite menu including canapés, lamb tartar caviar trifle, and red snapper croustade with the wine pairing. I particularly loved the Lobster Thermidor at Manzaru, it was unforgettable. Between the incredible food, stunning wildlife, and exceptional hospitality, this resort truly has it all. I would return in a heartbeat. Thank you for such an amazing stay!