Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll

Ayada Maldives

Located on a beautiful private island with pristine beaches and lush tropical greenery, Ayada Maldives offers a truly luxurious retreat with a genuine Maldivian style. A wide range of restaurants, large villas with private infinity pools, and our multiple award-winning AySpa make Ayada Maldives an excellent choice. A large variety of water sports, excursions and further activities are available for our guests.

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Transfers and meal plans

  • Domestic Flight to Kaadedhdhoo (KDM) + Speedboat — 55 min flight + 50 min speedboat
  • Domestic Flight to Maavarulu (RUL) + Speedboat — 70 min flight + 15–25 min speedboat

Meal plans in source: Bed & Breakfast, Half Board, Full Board, All Inclusive.

Villas

  • Beach Villa with Pool — up to 2 guests

    An elegant beachfront villa with private plunge pool, outdoor rain shower, and steps to Ayada's white-sand beach. Combines garden privacy with direct sand access in the resort's signature turquoise lagoon setting on Maguhdhuvaa Island.

  • Ocean Suite with Pool — up to 3 guests

    Designed with families in mind, the Sunset Family Ocean Suite with Pool combines overwater living with the convenience and space required for a comfortable family holiday.

  • Sunset Beach Suite with Pool — up to 3 guests

    A premium west-facing Sunset Beach Suite with private pool, capturing vivid Indian Ocean sunsets from your terrace. One of Ayada's most romantic land categories — pool privacy plus golden-hour views over Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll.

  • Beach Suite with Pool — up to 3 guests

    An expansive Beach Suite with private pool, generous living space, and butler service in a tropical garden setting. A step up from the standard beach villa at Ayada Maldives — ideal for couples who want more room without going full overwater.

  • Garden Villa — up to 2 guests

    A Garden Villa at Ayada Maldives set in lush tropical greenery with private outdoor shower and easy access to the resort's main island facilities. Entry-level villa living in Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll — calm, green, and minutes from AySpa and the lagoon.

  • Ayada Royal Ocean Suite with Pool — up to 4 guests

    Ayada Maldives' flagship overwater suite with an oversized private pool, dedicated butler service, and 180-degree ocean panoramas. The top tier of lagoon living on Maguhdhuvaa Island — space, privacy, and the resort's finest overwater positioning.

  • Ocean Villa with Pool — up to 2 guests

    An overwater villa on stilts with private infinity pool, glass floor panels, and sweeping open-ocean views. Ayada's signature lagoon villa — direct water access, overwater hammock, and the resort's renowned Turkish-inspired AySpa nearby.

Dining

  • Ille De Joie — European · Overwater

    Ile de Joie is an overwater wine and cheese bar. It features an extensive range of fine halal-certified wines, providing a unique and sophisticated setting for guests to enjoy.

  • Zero Degree — International · poolside

    Zero Degree is the social heart of the island. By day, it’s the go-to spot for poolside snacks and tropical drinks. By night, it transforms into a lively hub with DJ sets, live music, and casual bites like burgers, pizzas, and salads. Whether you're cooling off after a swim or staying up late with friends, this is where the rhythm of the island comes alive.

  • Magu — International · indoor

    At the heart of Ayada Maldives lies Magu, the resort’s signature dining destination. Far more than a buffet, Magu is where breakfast and dinner unfold as journeys of flavour and artistry. Each dish is shaped by a team of international chefs who blend creativity with respect for the island’s natural abundance. The result is a dining experience that balances refined presentation with authentic taste, championing sustainability, locally sourced produce, and fresh harvests from the resort’s secret garden. To ensure every evening feels distinctive, Magu presents a series of themed buffet nights, each one celebrating a different culinary tradition. With live cooking stations, seasonal ingredients, and menus designed to engage all the senses, Magu transforms dinner into a voyage around the world, featuring themes such as International, Italian, Maldivian, Turkish, Latino, Asian, and Roast nights.

  • Kai — Asian · indoor

    Those in search of bold, aromatic flavours will feel right at home at Kai. This restaurant takes guests on a journey through Southeast Asia, with dishes inspired by Thai, Chinese, Vietnamese, and Indonesian cuisine. Think fragrant curries, tangy stir-fries, and beautifully plated dim sum—each dish prepared with authenticity and finesse.

  • The Ottoman Lounge — Turkish / Mediterranean

    A traditional Turkish cafe and shisha lounge at Ayada Maldives, serving fine Turkish teas and coffee in the traditional manner with filigree silver-service. Low seating evokes a classic Turkish cafe, while a modern afternoon tea and evening narghile water pipes lend a relaxed elegance.

  • Ocean Breeze — International · overwater

    Ocean Breeze delivers elegant Mediterranean dining over the water. With its breezy terrace and panoramic sea views, it’s an ideal setting for sunset dinners and special occasions. The menu features fresh seafood, perfectly grilled meats, and European classics reimagined with island flair. Pair it with a bottle from the resort’s curated wine cellar, and you have a dining experience that rivals the finest city restaurants.

Diving

  • Ayada Maldives Dive Center

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