South Ari Atoll

Diamonds Athuruga Maldives

Diamonds Athuruga Maldives Resort & Spa occupies the full Athuruga island in South Ari Atoll, operated as an all-inclusive private-island property by the PlanHotel group. Transfers from Velana International Airport are by seaplane, with flights operated by Trans Maldivian Airways taking approximately 25 to 30 minutes. Accommodation consists of 47 Beach Bungalows with direct beach access, 21 Water Villas set over the lagoon, and 2 Two-Bedroom Water Villas, each with private terrace and steps or ladder into the house reef. All villas are fan-cooled and air-conditioned, with en-suite bathrooms, minibar, and a dedicated in-villa tea and coffee station. Dining is distributed across multiple outlets, including a main buffet restaurant, a beachfront grill, an over-water à la carte restaurant reserved for water-villa guests, and a bar at the island jetty. The all-inclusive plan covers meals, house-brand beverages, afternoon tea, and non-motorised watersports such as kayaking, windsurfing, catamaran sailing, and snorkelling gear. An on-site PADI dive centre operates daily reef and channel dives, including seasonal trips to South Ari whale-shark sites. A spa, tennis court, and fitness area round out the facilities. The house reef runs close to shore and is considered one of the more accessible snorkelling reefs in South Ari.

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Transfers and meal plans

  • Seaplane — 20

Meal plans in source: Breakfast, All Inclusive.

Villas

  • Two Bedroom Pool Water Villa — 233 m² · up to 8 guests

    Exclusive location at the end of the jetty. Two double bedrooms with luxurious Jacuzzi. Elegantly furnished with custom-made rattan furniture, contemporary Italian lighting, handcrafted parquet floors. Spacious living room with sofa bed and mini bar corner. Tailor-made personalization available. Double four-poster beds, sofa bed, independent AC, fan, IDD telephone, minibar, tea/coffee facilities, Apple iMac, WiFi, digital safe, walk-in wardrobe.

  • Beach Front Junior Suite — 68 m² · up to 4 guests

    Overlooking pristine waters with direct beach access. Separate living room with comfortable sofa bed. Spacious private veranda with armchairs, coffee table and sun loungers. Open-air shower steps from the sea. Double bed, sofa bed, independent AC, fan, IDD telephone, tea/coffee facilities, minibar, digital safe, beach towels, twice-daily cleaning, bidet, hairdryer, WiFi.

  • Beach Front Villa — 50 m² · up to 4 guests

    Overlooking pristine waters with direct beach access. Private veranda with armchairs, coffee table and sun loungers. Open-air shower, enveloped by sea breeze. Double bed, independent AC, fan, IDD telephone, tea/coffee facilities, minibar replenished daily, digital safe, beach towels replaced daily, twice-daily cleaning service, bidet, hairdryer.

  • Lagoon Villa — 50 m² · up to 4 guests

    Positioned over the serene lagoon with uninterrupted views of the turquoise horizon and direct access to the calm shallow waters below. Private veranda with armchairs, coffee table and sun loungers. Open-air shower. Same comfort and amenities as Beach Villa — double bed, independent AC, fan, IDD telephone, tea/coffee facilities, minibar, digital safe, bidet, hairdryer.

  • One Bedroom Water Villa — 141 m² · up to 4 guests

    Suspended luxury above the lagoon. Spacious private terrace with direct water access. Custom-made rattan furniture, four-poster king-size bed, Italian contemporary lighting, handmade wooden parquet floors. Comfortable sofa bed, mini bar corner. Luxurious bathroom with twin sinks, vanity mirror, bathrobes, fine toiletries, spacious walk-in shower with double showerhead and direct outdoor terrace access. Apple iMac with music and films. WiFi, digital safe, walk-in wardrobe, IDD telephone, minibar replenished daily. Children under 8: signed disclaimer required.

Dining

  • Maakeyn Buffet Restaurant — International / Italian · Main Restaurant

    The resort's main beachfront buffet restaurant, overlooking the turquoise lagoon. Maakeyn serves a sumptuous spread for breakfast, lunch and dinner, with an incredible variety of international and authentic Italian dishes prepared at live cooking stations.

  • Thari Over Water Bar — Cocktails, Spirits, Wine, Beer, Juices · Overwater

    Set above the turquoise lagoon, Thari Over Water Bar offers a relaxed open-air setting where international cocktails, selected spirits, wine, beer and refreshing juices are served with uninterrupted ocean views. From sunlit afternoons to golden sunsets — the perfect place to unwind and savour the rhythm of island life.

  • Thari Over Water Restaurant — International, Fine Dining · Overwater

    An upscale à la carte restaurant set out over the water, where modern European, local Maldivian and Asian ingredients are combined into an inventive fusion menu. Diners enjoy refined plates and uninterrupted lagoon views in a relaxed overwater setting.

  • Farivalhu Maldivian Dining Experience — Maldivian · Specialty Restaurant

    A Maldivian dining experience set within a private, distinctive and lively yet comfortable island hut framed by tropical garden palms. Farivalhu celebrates traditional island cuisine, with authentic local flavours and recipes served in an intimate, characterful setting.

  • Thila Japanese Restaurant — Japanese, Teppanyaki · Palm-thatched hut, Specialty Restaurant

    Vibrant Japanese Teppanyaki restaurant in an exquisite palm-thatched hut. Dedicated chef prepares a selection of Teppanyaki grilled seafood and meats with live cooking theatrics.

  • Kakuni Seafood Dining Experience — Seafood, International · Specialty Restaurant

    A romantic and exclusive seafood dining experience, elaborately prepared and personalised to each guest. Kakuni celebrates the freshest catch of the Maldivian ocean through curated set menus and signature dishes, served in an intimate one-table setting.

  • Boli Beach Bar — Light Meals, Snacks, Cocktails · Beachfront

    Main beach bar serving light meals and snacks throughout the day. Perfect for relaxing after snorkelling or sunbathing. Skilled bartenders craft tropical cocktails with Maldivian flavours. Open-air comfortable seating serving international cocktails, spirits, beer, wine, juices and soft drinks. Champagne and premium spirits available as supplement.

Wellness

  • Serena Spa — Island, Natural Environment

    Serena Spa is a serene oasis for your mind, body and spirit, drawing from centuries of Asian wisdom and holistic wellness. It blends Ayurveda — the ancient Indian science of life — with European aromatherapy and Southeast Asian remedies. Every massage and treatment restores balance and harmony. Welcomed by warm smiles and expert hands, you experience the soothing touch of therapies infused with delicate herbs, oils, spices and flowers. In-villa treatments also available on request.

Diving

  • iDive Diving Centre — PADI Gold Palm Resort S-9108

Experiences

  • Night Shark Snorkelling — Snorkelling

    Rare after-dark snorkelling experience alongside marine life

  • Snorkelling Excursion — Snorkelling

    Guided reef snorkelling excursions

  • Private Snorkelling with Marine Biologist — Snorkelling

    Guided house reef snorkelling with resident marine biologist

  • Scuba Diving — Diving

    Daily boat dives to different South Ari Atoll sites aboard traditional Dhoni

  • Windsurfing — Snorkelling

    Windsurfing in the Maldivian wind

  • Island Picnic Experience — Island Picnic

    Escape to secluded island for intimate picnic

  • Local Fishermen's Island Visit — Cruise

    Excursion to nearby local fishermen's island

  • Sunset Cruise — Cruise
  • Turtle Programme — Snorkelling

    Olive Ridley Project turtle conservation activities

  • Coral Conservation — Cruise

    Coral Cookies project — coral restoration with EcoIslanders

  • Catamaran Sailing — Cruise

    Catamaran sailing in the lagoon

  • Romantic Dinner Under the Stars — Diving

    Private candlelit dinner in stunning island setting

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