Ayada Maldives




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Highlights
A truly luxurious retreat with a genuine Maldivian style
Description
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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Villas/Rooms
Dining
We have 8 outlets at Ayada Maldives, each offering a different cuisine and unique dining experiences, including Teppanyaki, Mediterranean fine dining and Asian flavors. In each restaurant, we use fresh organic ingredients from our garden and local farms, that makes our food authentic and luxuriously delicious. Ile de Joie, our over-water wine cellar offers a unique wine & cheese experience. Our chefs are ready to cater for all dietary requirements.
Experiences
Make memories that last for a lifetime. Ayada Maldives offers an extensive list of excursions that will showcase the finest and authentic Maldivian experiences. Ranging from sunset cruises, fishing trips and excursions to inhabited islands, all excursions are undertaken under the care of experienced and personable team members.
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Business services
Conveniences
Family friendly
Food and drink
Spa (Programs / Services)
Spa (Treatments / Modalities)
Spa (Facilities / Rooms)
Guest services
Internet
Outdoors
Parking and transport
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Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Smoking
Reservation
Check‑in from 14:00; check‑out by 12:00 (early/late options subject to availability and fees).
A mandatory resort transfer applies by domestic flight + speedboat. Guide round‑trip charges: USD 500 per adult (12+) and USD 250 per child (2–11). Charges are collected by the resort (often prior to arrival) to confirm seats; operations and timings are airline‑scheduled.
Rates are subject to taxes/service charges, including the Green Tax (USD 12 per person per night); children under 2 are exempt under current regulations.
Dining plans and festive season supplements may apply per the resort’s policy and booking channel.
Cancellation
Policies vary by rate plan and dates. Flexible rates may allow free cancellation until the stated deadline; promotional or advance purchase offers may be non‑refundable. Refer to your booking confirmation for exact terms.
Children and extra beds
Children of all ages are welcome; there is no age restriction for check‑in.
Cribs (0–1 years) are free on request. Extra beds: 2–15 years USD 100 per child, per night; 16+ years USD 200 per person, per night. All bedding requests are subject to availability and villa occupancy limits.
Card accepted
Accepts major credit cards and reserves the right to pre‑authorize your card prior to arrival. Cash is not accepted.American Express, Master Card, Union Pay, Visa
Special check-in instructions
Access is via domestic flight + speedboat. From Malé (MLE), take a domestic flight to Kaadedhdhoo (KDM) or Maavarulu (RUL), then a speedboat to the resort. Typical times: domestic flight about 55–70 minutes; speedboat about 15–50 minutes depending on the airport used. A resort representative meets you at MLE and assists with lounge access and boarding.
To secure seats, share all guest names and flight details at least 10 days before arrival. Note that no domestic flights operate for international arrivals after 22:30 or departures before 09:00; guests outside these times may need to overnight in Malé/Hulhumalé. Present a photo ID and the same credit card used for booking at check‑in, and advise your expected arrival time in advance.
Important information
Fees
A tax is imposed by the city (Green Tax): USD 12.00 per person, per night; this tax does not apply to children under 2 years of age.
Christmas Eve (December 24) gala dinner per adult: USD 208; per child (6–15 years): USD 104.
New Year’s Eve (December 31) gala dinner per adult: USD 312; per child (6–15 years): USD 156.
Airplane + speedboat transfer per adult: USD 495 (roundtrip); per child (2–11 years): USD 248 (roundtrip).
Additional fee for children (12–17 years): USD 430 per person, per stay; this covers mandatory transfer fees for guests aged 12–17.
Refundable deposit required at check‑in: USD 300.00 per night.
Optional extras
Airport shuttle is available for an extra charge of USD 495 per person (roundtrip) and USD 248 per child (2–11 years) (roundtrip), when not included in your rate plan.
Early check‑in and late check‑out are available for a fee and are subject to availability.
Rollaway/extra bed fee: USD 200.00 per day.
Air conditioning may be available for an additional fee depending on room type and package.
You need to know
Guests must transfer via airplane and boat to the property and should contact the resort at least 72 hours before travel using the booking confirmation details.
Transfers operate via a 50‑minute domestic flight to Kaadedhdhoo followed by a 45‑minute speedboat to the resort, with daily service typically from 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM.
To guarantee transfers, guests should provide flight details at least 7 days prior to arrival; guests arriving outside the operating window are advised to overnight in Malé.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival and provide check‑in instructions.
Government‑issued photo identification and a credit/debit card or cash deposit may be required at check‑in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check‑in and may incur additional charges; requests cannot be guaranteed.
The additional fee listed for ages 12–17 covers mandatory transfer fees.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash, and includes safety features such as a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit.
Some outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, and terraces, may not be suitable for children; contact the property in advance if concerned so they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
We should mention
This property does not have elevators.
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; please contact the property prior to arrival using the booking confirmation details.
The property offers connecting/adjoining rooms which are subject to availability and can be requested.
Guests under 14 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility or hot tub, guests under 15 years old are only allowed in the hot tub with adult supervision, and guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa.
No pets are allowed at this property.
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