Nestled amidst the pristine southern rim of the Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll in the Maldives, Ayada Maldives is a luxury resort located on the tranquil natural island of Magudhdhuvaa. Easily accessible, the resort is a short 55-minute domestic flight from Male, followed by a 25 to 50-minute speedboat ride from the local airport in Huvadhoo Atoll.
Ayada Maldives boasts eight restaurant & bar outlets, each presenting a diverse culinary experience, from Teppanyaki and Mediterranean fine dining to Asian flavors. The over-water wine cellar, Ile de Joie, provides a unique wine and cheese experience.
Create lasting memories at Ayada Maldives with their extensive list of excursions showcasing the finest and most authentic Maldivian experiences. From enchanting sunset cruises and exhilarating fishing trips to immersive excursions to inhabited islands, their experienced and personable team members ensure that every excursion becomes a cherished part of your Maldivian journey.
101 sqm – Nestled in tropical gardens, our Garden Villas are the perfect retreat for friends and family looking to reconnect in a stunning, private setting. Garden Villas are furnished with comfort in mind, include a relaxing hammock in the garden terrace, and are only steps away from all resort facilities.
103 sqm – Beach Villas are located on the idyllic stretches of the white sandy beaches. These 103 sqm beachfront villas offer a beautiful private garden with a spacious plunge pool, a large veranda and a bathroom with bath tub and outdoor shower in the back courtyard.
137 sqm – These spacious beachfront suites offer a large living space with both indoor and outdoor shower, a spacious outdoor terrace and a secluded garden with a private pool and direct beach access. Sunset Beach Suites are located on the part of the island where sunsets are the most beautiful.
108 sqm – Poised over the lagoon, these over-water villas allows for idyllic contemplation whilst lounging on the ocean hammocks with the gentle lapping of the waves to soothe you. These spacious villas offer a private outdoor terrace, ocean hammocks, plunge pool, an uninterrupted view of the horizon and direct lagoon access.
156 sqm – Resting on the land with the outdoor terrace over the ocean, these suites combine the unique features of both the beach villa in the tropical garden and the magical view on the lagoon that are provided by the water villas. These suites offer a large area encompassing a living and bedroom area complete with a bathroom open in the intimate garden. The spacious outdoor terraces offer plush swing sofas, plunge pool to further enhance the tranquil setting and a direct lagoon access.
115 sqm+ 103 sqm – Beach Family Suites are Beach Suites interconnected with a Beach Villa, ensuring the family has privacy as well as direct access to each other when in need. To ensure absolute privacy, tropical vegetation screens the private pool with its sun terrace, loungers, umbrella, and outdoor dining table. Indoors, king-sized canopy beds, a spacious bathroom with twin sinks, indoor and outdoor showers, and a huge terrazzo bathtub make this style of beach-living a real pleasure. Guests staying in our suites are treated to a range of bathroom amenities.
156 sqm – Resting on the land with the outdoor terrace over the ocean, these suites are perfect for families, they combine the unique features of both the tropical garden and the magical view on the lagoon. These villas offer a large area encompassing one King size bed and 2 single beds complete with a large bathroom open in the intimate garden. The spacious outdoor terraces offer plush swing sofas, plunge pool to further enhance the tranquil setting and a direct lagoon access.
172 sqm – Offering absolute luxury and serenity over the Indian Ocean, our water villa suites called Sunset Ocean Suites offer a master bedroom with private bathroom and a living area with a glass floor panel, an additional bathroom and pantry area, a huge sundeck with ocean hammocks and direct access to the lagoon and infinite views of the horizon.
172 sqm – Ideal for families travelling with older children, these west-facing over-water suites have two bedrooms; one with a glass floor panel and shower room, and the master bedroom with en suite full bathroom with separate tub and shower. Outside is a huge sundeck with dining table, over-water hammock, private pool, sun loungers, daybed and steps into the ocean below. Floor-to-ceiling windows line one side of both bedrooms ensuring direct access to the terrace and endless views of the horizon. Guests staying in our suites are treated with a range of luxurious bathroom amenities, including soap, shower gel, shampoo, conditioner and body lotion.
318 sqm – With its
distinct location on the edge of the jetty, this duplex split level
presidential suite is considered an island enclave that offers spacious
bedrooms on the ground and upper floors, a lavish living area and an upper
floor terrace providing a 180 degrees view of the Indian Ocean and the horizon
with absolute privacy.
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Named after its beautiful over-water location where the warmth of the sun is tempered by a refreshing breeze, this stylish restaurant is open for lunch and dinner and offers gourmets a tempting menu of modern European dishes. With regular seasonal changes to the menu, items such as grilled seafood, home-made pasta and fine steaks are perennial favorites.
The word Teppanyaki is derived from “Teppan” meaning iron hot plate and “Yaki” which means to grill or fry. That is exactly what you’ll experience at Mizu: The chef will prepare the most delicious fish, meat and vegetarian dishes as you watch him skillfully cook in front of you with precision. Add to this the use of top-quality ingredients, an extensive choice of sakes and wines and the characteristic of sitting between the ocean and the tropical Ayada Maldives
An exquisite range of far eastern and Asian delicacies awaits in this gem of a restaurant hidden away amid tropical greenery. Open for dinner each evening, diners can choose from an extensive sushi and sashimi list made from the freshest local seafood as well as classic interpretations of regional Asian specialties from China, Japan, Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam.
Zero Degree restaurant and bar is where you’ll find poolside dining at its finest: a simple yet wide menu of international dishes that addresses all cravings from crisp fresh salads to European, Asian and middle eastern dishes. Guests can choose to dine barefoot in the water, under a thatched roof, in one of the poolside cabanas swathed in Fabri, or of course for the ultimate sun lovers, the sun beds by the pool.
Open for breakfast and dinner, Magu is Ayada Maldives’ main restaurant showcasing a generous international buffet with daily changing themes such as Far Eastern, Chef’s Special, Maldivian, Mexican, Mediterranean or Middle Eastern – ensuring that every night diners enjoy an abundance of variety and flavor.
Feel the magic of the Maldives at our mouthwatering beach BBQ held under a carpet of stars where you can feast on freshly grilled meat and seafood. Ideally situated on our Zero Degree Beach with golden sand, amazing sunshine and a gentle sea breeze, this is the perfect place to savour food from the grill with your feet in the surf… a true delight! Sea Salt opens every Tuesday & Friday at the Zero Degree beach.
This far-flung outpost of the Ottoman empire graces the island with fine Turkish teas and coffee presented in the traditional manner in filigree silver- service. Ayada Maldives showcases the beauty and unique experience of sipping authentically brewed Turkish coffee and specialty teas in a lounge with low seating, as inspired by a traditional café in Turkey.
Lovers of the finer things in life will adore this tiny over-water open-air cheese and wine bar set 100m over the lagoon. Truly an ‘island of joy’, this is home to the island’s fine wines cellar where oenophiles will enjoy perusing the eclectic wine list, while the resident bartender can suggest the perfect tipple from a range of fine label cognacs, premium whiskies and other delectable, bottled digestives and aperitifs.
Ayada Maldives’ 3500 sqm AySpa has been designed to rejuvenate the body, mind and spirit. The spa showcases terrazzo floors with marble and timber hues to reinforce an indigenous feel to your spa experience. Maldives’ first vichy shower room and private Turkish Hammam including an elaborate marble plinth.
Equipped with a range of cardiovascular and weight machines and free weights. Personal training sessions and a variety of scheduled classes are available.
From snorkeling to scuba diving, surfing to sailing and much more, Ayada provides the best array of water sports in the area. With our top of the line equipment and professional staff, you can glide atop the turquoise waters or explore the world beneath with year round high visibility. With over 3000 coral reefs and free flowing tides of the seasonal monsoons, Maldives is known as an absolute heaven for divers and surfers.
Complete with its own pool, nanny room, a stage and playground area with a jungle gym.