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Surrounded by nothing but turquoise lagoon which melts into sapphire blue, the Maldives luxury resort island of Anantara Kihavah and its pure white sands rise up out of the ocean like a mirage. For centuries, this was where Arab traders sailing to the Far East took shelter; a lush paradise blessed by coconut, papaya and mango trees. Navigating archipelago to archipelago by the stars, the seafarers were also drawn by the riches of the ocean surrounding the island – where a prehistoric volcano sank back into the depths, leaving blooming corals within a house reef and a wealth of lagoon fish. Wishing to keep the pristine nature of the island intact, not one tree has been moved – as evidenced by the villas growing up around them. The design pays homage to the seafarers of old, fusing Indian Ocean, Arab and Portuguese motifs with indigenous materials. Located on the Baa Atoll in a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas invites you to imagine your own barefoot luxury paradise. Savour the luxury of space in your private pool beach villa or over water villa. Snorkel with mantas and Hawksbill sea turtles. Stargaze into the night. Dine on a deserted sandbank or beneath the ocean’s surface at this enchanting sanctuary
Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas
P.O. Box 2014
Baa Atoll, Maldives
Nearest Airport: MLE
We went to Anantara Khiva for our honeymoon trip to the Maldives. The staff were so friendly and welcoming. They were so attentive and our villa host Piyal did an amazing job in looking after us during our stay. The general manager Sasha was also very kind and met us as we arrived at the resort and on the day we left. Would highly recommend Anantara for your honeymoon
Andrew E - Colombo, Sri Lanka
Amazing how easy they made our trip and fast they respond to us and welcoming they hospitality was
AAl H
Great experience at Anantara Kihavah! Beautiful resort with amazing staff. Shoutout to Piyal, our Villa Host for taking care of all of our needs during our stay. Food was amazing and the dive center activities were so great! Rooms were also serviced twice a day. Feels great to come back to fresh towels after morning and afternoon activities.
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We would like to express our sincere gratitude to our butler Piyal. Piyal was incredibly attentive, thoughtful and professional throughout our stay at AKV. He responded quickly to every request, gave us great tips for snorkeling and island activities, and made our trip to Maldives so smooth and unforgettable. Thanks to his warm service, we had the most wonderful vacation. Highly recommended!
yufei h
Paradise in every shade of blue. An unforgettable stay! Anantara Kihavah is true paradise! The shades of blue are almost impossible to describe, and waking up every morning in our overwater bungalow to those stunning ocean views was something I will never forget. My husband and I kept looking around and saying, “Can you believe we’re here?” The food was amazing, and each restaurant gave us a completely different experience. Dining beneath the ocean at SEA, surrounded by marine life, was unforgettable. We loved FIRE, where watching the chef prepare our meal right in front of us made dinner so much fun. Our Italian dinner at Manzaru was delicious, and breakfast beside the beach at Plates was such a beautiful way to start the day. Then there was our floating breakfast… wow! Caviar, foie gras, Champagne, and the most beautiful presentation. It felt so luxurious and special, one of those moments you just want to soak in and remember forever. Drinks at SKY Bar became another highlight, with spectacular sunsets over the ocean. We also experienced stargazing at their overwater observatory, looking through the telescope at stars and planets. Seeing it all with our own eyes was truly magical! We absolutely loved snorkeling in the resort’s house reef. We didn’t have to get on a boat or travel somewhere else to enjoy the underwater world. It was right there, practically in our backyard! Having that experience so close made our stay even more special. And a very special thank you to our butler, Ifoo, who took such wonderful care of us. He handled all our dinner reservations and coordinated the details so we could simply enjoy ourselves. His kindness and attentiveness made us feel truly cared for throughout our stay. Anantara Kihavah gave us so many moments we will treasure. The views, the food, the ocean, the experiences, and the people all made this a vacation we would happily relive. I cannot recommend it highly enough. If you’re dreaming of the Maldives, this is a beautiful place to make that dream come true!
Dinorah L
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