Heritance Aarah

We had an incredible stay! The staff are fantastic and every experience was magical. Our butler Hilmee looked after our every need - when they say ‘all inclusive’ they mean it! There are so many things to do here from padel to paddle boarding, you also get given snorkels and fins for the entirety of your stay - we saw turtles outside our room every day. The food is also incredible, and Mani at Ginifati, Sapna at Ambula, and all the staff at the pool bar (especially Krishan and Chandika) were fantastically attentive. We can’t recommend enough the sea plane journey - if you’re debating how to get here, make sure you do this!

This place was extremely difficult to leave. From the moment we arrived we were taking care of. The island is absolutely beautiful and the overwater restaurants and bars made dining even more special. Even the views from the buffet restaurant were out of this world. The food was such high quality and so much variety. We actually chose to eat at the buffet a lot of the time due to how good it was. Massive shout out to Jaylal in the main restaurant, who made our visit even more special with his delicious cooking and friendliness. The drinks were top quality and the bar staff were so amazing and accommodating. I’ve been trying to make Huhis at home - I really miss drinking them!! Special shout out to Chandrika (sorry if I misspelled!) in the Bandi bar who made amazing drinks for the kids and got them hooked on passion fruit! Accommodation was stunning. We stayed in a beach bungalow for 10 nights and then upgraded to a water villa for the last 4 nights. The beach villas were so beautiful, but the water villas are wow. We were able to swim with the passing turtles, rays, and sharks, which was incredible. Shout out to Ikram for keeping our villa so clean and tidy! We did the manta and turtle trip whilst we were there and it was one of the highlights. It’s pricey for a family of 4 but would 100% do it again, and the staff on the trip were great! Another special shout out to Momo in recreation, who was so fun and friendly, and even took my son for 1:1 kickboxing lessons during our time, which was a highlight for him! Also would recommend doing the resin art when you’re there. Not only are they amazing souvenirs to bring home, Shamin is incredible and really makes the class a memorable one. The staff on the island are so friendly everywhere and happy to include the kids in all activities (thanks for the amazing coffee art classes Elina!). A really special thank you to our butler Jaube, who made our trip as wonderful as it could be. Honestly, I can’t wait to go back!!!

Heritance Aarah in the Maldives is an absolute paradise. The brilliant water villas are stunning, featuring spacious layouts and private pools that make our stay incredibly luxurious and relaxing. The beaches are pristine with powdery white sand and crystal-clear turquoise waters that are simply breathtaking. The dining options are exceptional, with breathtaking food—fresh seafood and a diverse international menu—all served by attentive, friendly staff who provided wonderful service and made us feel truly welcome. We loved the peaceful atmosphere and took full advantage of the beautiful spa facilities and the exciting water activities like snorkelling, diving, and turtle safaris. Overall, it was a perfect blend of relaxation and adventure in one of the most beautiful places we’ve ever visited.

Ibrahimovic was a superb chef that kept the energy high and his skill was mesmerising to watch! My wife was also his Sous Chef which was a brilliant addition to the evening for both of us on our honeymoon. A night to remember!

I’m very happy that I spent vocation in this hotel, i would like to thank all stuff for amazing service and friendly atmosphere. Also, I would like to mention our butler Abhilash, who planned our visit and organized interesting activities.