Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll / 5-Star

Ayada Maldives

LocationGaafu Dhaalu Atoll
Villas11 room types
TransferDomestic flight 55 min + speedboat 25–50 min
Category5-Star
Butler ServiceAvailable

Overview

Ayada Maldives

Nestled in the south of the Maldives, this luxurious 5‑star resort offers just 122 rooms, ensuring an intimate and exclusive experience. Guests can enjoy a vibrant house reef teeming with marine life and explore seven different surfing spots suitable for all levels. The property caters to couples, families, and groups seeking carefree relaxation, with a choice of overwater, beach, and hybrid beach‑lagoon villas.

Access is convenient, requiring only a 55‑ or 70‑minute flight from Malé followed by a 25‑ to 50‑minute speedboat ride from the local airport in Huvadhoo Atoll. Dining is a highlight, with eight bars and restaurants including an over‑water wine cellar. Recognized as the #1 resort on TripAdvisor, it is listed among the top 25 resorts worldwide and has proudly won the Traveler’s Choice award.

Discover the Stay

Inquire about Ayada Maldives

What stands out here

A curated look at Ayada Maldives's most-loved amenities.

Connectivity

Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)WifiBusiness Center with Internet Access

Spa

SpaMassageCouples massageFull body massage

Wellness

Yoga classesYoga room

Fitness

Fitness Center with Gym / Workout RoomFitness classes

Pools & Lagoon

BeachPool / beach towelsSun loungers / beach chairsPool
view more

Spa

Foot massageHead massageNeck massageFitness / spa locker roomsHand massageSaunaSteam roomMassage chairLight therapy

Pools & Lagoon

Outdoor poolPoolside barPool with viewPrivate poolInfinity poolKids poolAdult pool

Diving & Marine

SnorkelingDiving

Family

Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)Kids' mealsBabysittingKids clubIndoor play area for childrenChildren's playgroundKid-friendly buffetKids' outdoor play equipmentNightclub / DJChildren's television networks

Restaurants

RestaurantBreakfast buffetBreakfast availableFree breakfastOutdoor dining areaBreakfast in the room

Bars

Bar / loungeWine / champagneSwimup bar

Cafes

Complimentary Instant CoffeeCoffee shop

Transfers

Airport transportation

Boating

Boating

Guest Services

Laundry serviceConciergeIroning service24-hour front deskButler serviceMakeup servicesWaxing services

Island Life

Outdoor furniture

Essentials

24-hour security24-hour check-inOpen-air bath

Signature Details

Facial treatmentsGift shopSun umbrellasFishingSpecial diet menusBaggage storageCanoeingComplimentary teaComplimentary welcome drinkEvening entertainmentShopsEntertainment staffPrivate check-in / check-outUmbrellaDry cleaningTable tennisWater sport equipment rentalsPedicureManicureHighchairs availableWindsurfingSun deckFirst aid kitCurrency exchangeBoard games / puzzlesSalonTennis courtBilliardsBody wrapFoot bathPersonal trainerAerobicsBicycles availableInfirmaryBicycle rentalStrollersDoorpersonBanquet roomHammamTennis court offsite

Rooms & Villas

Explore the accommodation collection

Ayada Maldives Garden Villa

Room Type

Garden Villa

101 sqmUp to 3 guests

Our Garden Villas are situated amidst beautiful tropical greenery and provide a peaceful sanctuary for those seeking a serene and private getaway. These villas are equipped with a generously sized bathroom featuring a large bathtub and an outdoor shower, as well as a garden veranda. Additionally, they are conveniently located just a few steps away from all the resort amenities.

Room Amenities

  • Wardrobe/Closet
  • Dressing Room
  • Fan
  • Air Conditioning
view more amenities
  • Free Wifi
  • Iron
  • Ironing Facilities
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
  • Tiled/Marble Floor
  • Wooden/Parquet Floor
  • Desk
  • Bath
  • Bathtub or Shower
  • Bathroom
  • Free Toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Toilet
  • Cable Channels
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • Electric Kettle
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee Maker
  • Wake Up Service
  • Towels
Ayada Maldives Beach Villa With Private Pool

Room Type

Beach Villa With Private Pool

103 sqmUp to 3 guests

Our Beach Villas are situated on the picturesque white sandy beaches and span across 103 square meters of space. These beachfront villas feature a stunning private garden that includes a generously sized plunge pool, as well as a spacious veranda for guests to relax and enjoy the breathtaking views. Additionally, each villa is equipped with a bathroom that includes a bathtub and an outdoor shower located in the back courtyard.

Room Amenities

  • Private Pool
  • Wardrobe/Closet
  • Dressing Room
  • Fan
view more amenities
  • Iron
  • Air Conditioning
  • Free Wifi
  • Ironing Facilities
  • Private Entrance
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
  • Wooden/Parquet Floor
  • Desk
  • Bath
  • Bathtub or Shower
  • Bathroom
  • Free Toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Toilet
  • Cable Channels
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV
  • Electric Kettle
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee Maker
  • Wake Up Service
  • Towels
Ayada Maldives Beach Suite With Private Pool

Room Type

Beach Suite With Private Pool

115 sqmUp to 4 guests

The 115 sqm Beach Suites are located on the beautiful white sand beaches of Ayada Maldives, offering a large bedroom, spacious veranda with sunbeds and a plunge pool in it's private garden. Ideal for families or couples who prefer a larger living space. Bathrooms of Beach Suites have a bath tub and a large back courtyard with outdoor shower.

Room Amenities

  • Private Pool
  • Wardrobe/Closet
  • Dressing Room
  • Fan
view more amenities
  • Iron
  • Air Conditioning
  • Free Wifi
  • Ironing Facilities
  • Private Entrance
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
  • Wooden/Parquet Floor
  • Desk
  • Bath
  • Bathtub or Shower
  • Bathroom
  • Free Toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Toilet
  • Cable Channels
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV
  • Electric Kettle
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee Maker
  • Wake Up Service
  • Towels
Ayada Maldives Sunset Lagoon Suite With Private Pool

Room Type

Sunset Lagoon Suite With Private Pool

156 sqmUp to 3 guests

Resting on the land with the outdoor terrace over the ocean, these suites combine the unique features of both the tropical garden and the magical view on the lagoon. These villas 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.

Room Amenities

  • Private Pool
  • Wardrobe/Closet
  • Dressing Room
  • Fan
view more amenities
  • Iron
  • Air Conditioning
  • Free Wifi
  • Ironing Facilities
  • Private Entrance
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
  • Wooden/Parquet Floor
  • Desk
  • Bath
  • Bathtub or Shower
  • Bathroom
  • Free Toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Toilet
  • Cable Channels
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV
  • Electric Kettle
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee Maker
  • Wake Up Service
  • Towels
Ayada Maldives Sunset Beach Suite With Private Pool

Room Type

Sunset Beach Suite With Private Pool

137 sqmUp to 4 guests

These spacious beachfront suites offer a large and 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.

Room Amenities

  • Private Pool
  • Wardrobe/Closet
  • Dressing Room
  • Fan
view more amenities
  • Iron
  • Air Conditioning
  • Free Wifi
  • Ironing Facilities
  • Private Entrance
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
  • Wooden/Parquet Floor
  • Desk
  • Bath
  • Bathtub or Shower
  • Bathroom
  • Free Toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Toilet
  • Cable Channels
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV
  • Electric Kettle
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee Maker
  • Wake Up Service
  • Towels
Ayada Maldives Ocean Villa With Private Pool

Room Type

Ocean Villa With Private Pool

108 sqmUp to 3 guests

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.

Room Amenities

  • Private Pool
  • Wardrobe/Closet
  • Dressing Room
  • Fan
view more amenities
  • Ocean View
  • Iron
  • Air Conditioning
  • Free Wifi
  • Ironing Facilities
  • Private Entrance
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
  • Wooden/Parquet Floor
  • Desk
  • Bath
  • Bathtub or Shower
  • Bathroom
  • Free Toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Toilet
  • Cable Channels
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV
  • Electric Kettle
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee Maker
  • Wake Up Service
  • Towels
Ayada Maldives Sunset Family Lagoon Suite With Private Pool

Room Type

Sunset Family Lagoon Suite With Private Pool

156 sqmUp to 4 guests

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.

Room Amenities

  • Private Pool
  • Wardrobe/Closet
  • Dressing Room
  • Fan
view more amenities
  • Ocean View
  • Iron
  • Air Conditioning
  • Free Wifi
  • Ironing Facilities
  • Private Entrance
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
  • Wooden/Parquet Floor
  • Desk
  • Bath
  • Bathtub or Shower
  • Bathroom
  • Free Toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Toilet
  • Cable Channels
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV
  • Electric Kettle
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee Maker
  • Wake Up Service
  • Towels
Ayada Maldives Beach Family Suite

Room Type

Beach Family Suite

2 bedroom (Interconnecting) +2 private poolsUp to 6 guests

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 huge terrazzo bathtub make this style of beach-living a real pleasure. Guests staying in our suites are treated to range bathroom amenities, including soap, shower gel, shampoo, conditioner and body lotion.

Room Amenities

  • Private Pool
  • Wardrobe/Closet
  • Dressing Room
  • Fan
view more amenities
  • Iron
  • Air Conditioning
  • Free Wifi
  • Ironing Facilities
  • Private Entrance
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
  • Wooden/Parquet Floor
  • Desk
  • Bath
  • Bathtub or Shower
  • Bathroom
  • Free Toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Toilet
  • Cable Channels
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV
  • Electric Kettle
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee Maker
  • Wake Up Service
  • Towels
Ayada Maldives Sunset Ocean Suite With Private Pool

Room Type

Sunset Ocean Suite With Private Pool

172 sqmUp to 3 guests

Offering absolute luxury and serenity over the Indian Ocean, our over-water 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.

Room Amenities

  • Private Pool
  • Wardrobe/Closet
  • Dressing Room
  • Fan
view more amenities
  • Ocean View
  • Iron
  • Air Conditioning
  • Free Wifi
  • Ironing Facilities
  • Private Entrance
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
  • Wooden/Parquet Floor
  • Desk
  • Bath
  • Bathtub or Shower
  • Bathroom
  • Free Toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Toilet
  • Cable Channels
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV
  • Electric Kettle
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee Maker
  • Wake Up Service
  • Towels
Ayada Maldives Sunset Family Ocean Suite With Private Pool

Room Type

Sunset Family Ocean Suite With Private Pool

172 sqmUp to 5 guests

Ideal for families traveling 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.

Room Amenities

  • Private Pool
  • Wardrobe/Closet
  • Dressing Room
  • Fan
view more amenities
  • Ocean View
  • Iron
  • Air Conditioning
  • Free Wifi
  • Ironing Facilities
  • Private Entrance
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
  • Wooden/Parquet Floor
  • Desk
  • Bath
  • Bathtub or Shower
  • Bathroom
  • Free Toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Toilet
  • Cable Channels
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV
  • Electric Kettle
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee Maker
  • Wake Up Service
  • Towels
Ayada Maldives Royal Ocean Suite With Private Pool

Room Type

Royal Ocean Suite With Private Pool

318 sqmUp to 6 guests

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.

Room Amenities

  • Private Pool
  • Wardrobe/Closet
  • Dressing Room
  • Fan
view more amenities
  • Ocean View
  • Iron
  • Sunrise and Sunset View
  • Air Conditioning
  • Free Wifi
  • Ironing Facilities
  • Private Entrance
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
  • Wooden/Parquet Floor
  • Desk
  • Bath
  • Bathtub or Shower
  • Bathroom
  • Free Toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Toilet
  • Cable Channels
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV
  • Electric Kettle
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee Maker
  • Wake Up Service
  • Towels

Location

Find Ayada Maldives

Continue exploring the collection

Conrad Maldives Rangali Island

Conrad Maldives Rangali Island offers barefoot luxury across two natural islands in the South Ari Atoll, home to 151 villas and suites, 12 dining concepts, the iconic Ithaa Undersea Restaurant and the world's first undersea residence, The Muraka.

Explore

Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa

Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa is a secluded all-villa luxury retreat on Dhonakulhi Island in Haa Alifu Atoll, offering beach villas, overwater water villas, and signature residences amid pristine natural beauty, world-class dining, diving, and a jungle spa.

Explore

Villa Nautica

Villa Nautica is a chic resort with a glamorous maritime character, balancing lively quayside energy with relaxed island living across bright beaches, a private lagoon, beach villas, and overwater accommodation.

Explore

Fushifaru Maldives

Fushifaru Maldives is a boutique luxury resort on a small island in Lhaviyani Atoll, offering 63 beach and water villas, personal Resident Hosts, diverse dining, the Heylhi Spa, world-class diving at Fushifaru Thila, watersports, excursions and Green Globe certified sustainability.

Explore

Meyyafushi

Meyyafushi Maldives is a luxurious Premium All-Inclusive resort located in the pristine Lhaviyani Atoll, just 35 minutes by seaplane from Velana International Airport. Featuring elegant private pool villas, exceptional dining experiences, vibrant marine life, and unique attractions such as an underwater restaurant and the Maldives’ first overwater padel court, the resort offers the perfect blend of relaxation, adventure, and authentic island hospitality. Whether for couples, families, or friends, Meyyafushi promises an unforgettable Maldivian escape in a breathtaking tropical paradise. Fushifaru Maldives is an intimate boutique luxury resort nestled on the northeastern edge of Lhaviyani Atoll, just a 35-minute seaplane journey from Velana International Airport. Surrounded by pristine beaches, crystal-clear lagoons, and vibrant marine life, the resort offers an authentic Maldivian escape with stylish beach and overwater villas, exceptional dining experiences, and world-class diving opportunities. Combining traditional island charm with contemporary luxury, Fushifaru is the perfect destination for couples, honeymooners, and travelers seeking privacy, relaxation, and unforgettable adventures in paradise.

Explore