Description
Comprising just 78 villas set on the island itself and over the water, Anantara Kihavah blends detailed style with plenty of space and privacy. Each residence features its own private pool, high ceilings, timber interiors and marble floors. For the gadget lovers, Bose sound systems and wine chillers, iPod docks and espresso machines keep impatient fingers occupied while discreetly placed sun loungers, hammocks and sumptuous baths indulge those looking for nothing other than ultimate relaxation.
Dining options take on a variety of possibilities with your feet in the sand, under the water, over the water or below the shade of a coconut palm. Every possible taste bud is catered for and for the wannabe sommelier, the wine list is both reasonable and extensive.
If you need a little more than just lying in the sun with a good book and the odd dip in the ocean, badminton, volleyball and pétanque are all available on the beach. Cooking classes tailor made to your tastes and requirements are on offer for budding chefs and for those who cannot do without, a
gym is available with treadmills, free weights, bicycles and other strength-training and cardio equipment in order to keep up your fitness routine, even on holiday. Tennis and yoga are also options to keep in shape while away.
Over and under the water, all myriad of water sports are on offer in addition to excursions to deserted and local islands to be alone or discover the local culture. Big game fishing and fantastic diving complete the aquatic experience in the clearest, crystal, turquoise waters in the world.
The spectacular spa features six over-water treatment suites in a peaceful sanctuary, created to renew and rejuvenate your inner sense of wellbeing. Treatments are drawn from the wisdom of the earth, using the healing properties of natural ingredients to enrich, detoxify, polish and restore.
Discover new meanings of paradise and luxurious seclusion at this unforgettable Maldives resort.
Guide price
£3,420 Per Person
£3,420 Per Person based on two people sharing a beach pool villa on a bed and breakfast basis for 7 nights in mid seasons including international flights from London and shared seaplane transfers
Accommodation
78 spacious and private villas feature their very own stretch of stunning white beach or set out over the water, each with a private pool, luxurious touches of island beauty, and complimentary cable internet connection.
Childcare
Open for children from the ages of 4 to 12, the Kihavah Kids Club has a full range of fun and enriching activities to keep young guests occupied. With their very own Kid's Club House, even the youngest guests will make new friends and enjoy their holiday just as much as their parents. Under the supervision of the Kids' Coordinator, children can take part in beach games, arts and crafts and an array of other activities to ensure they're always having fun.
Facilities
Three restaurants , two bars, tennis court, swimming pool, spa , dive centre.
Activities
Volleyball, tennis, badminton, pétanque, table tennis, cooking classes, yoga, swimming, big game fishing, canoeing, kayaking, diving, sailing, snorkelling and windsurfing.
When to travel
The Maldives has a tropical climate distinguished by two seasons, or monsoons: the dry northeast monsoon from December to March, and the wet southwestern monsoon from May to November, with more strong winds and rain. April is a transitional period noted for clear water and heat. The temperature remains remarkably consistent at around 30°C.
February to April is the hottest period and resorts are almost all operating at capacity during this period. Mid-December to early January comes at even more of a premium due to Christmas and New Year and prices are even higher. Easter and the Italian holiday week in August also attract peak prices at most resorts.
Storms are more likely from May to November, though it’s still warm, skies can be cloudy and the humidity is higher. This is the low season, with fewer people and lower prices, with the exception of August.
Diving is good year-round, although a basic rule is that life on the reef is more varied and visibility better on the western side of any atoll from May to November and from the eastern side of any atoll December to April.
A big attraction of this resort is its location to Haanifaru, one of the best places in the world to snorkel with Whale Sharks and Manta Rays. The season is May to October.
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Location and directions
Baa Atoll, Maldives
Anantara Kihavah is perched on its own private isle in Baa Atoll, a clutch of islands to the north west of the Maldivian capital Malé. The Republic of Maldives consists of 1,190 coral islands, only 200 of which are inhabited.
How to get there
10.5-hour direct flight to Male International Airport. The Baa Atoll is a short 35-minute flight by sea plane from Male.
