Anantara Dhigu Resort & Spa Island Maldives

Deluxe Beachfront Villa

Luxuriate in 110 square metres of tropical elegance in each of our 68 Deluxe Beachfront Villas, the idyllic Maldives resort bungalow. Take in the endless vista off the shores of Dhigu. Your terrazzo bathtub for two looks out over the ever-changing hues of the Maldivian seas. At the end of a sun-filled day, cool off under the outdoor Rainshower and unwind on your very own terrace, just steps from the brilliant lagoon. Your own piece of beachfront paradise awaits.

Sunset Deluxe Beachfront Villa

Savour evening canapés to the tune of an unforgettable Maldivian sunset. Find romance in the Sunset Deluxe Beachfront Villa, identical to the Deluxe Beachfront Villa in luxury, but commanding a special position on the western side of Dhigu.

Deluxe Beachfront Pool Villa

Lounge on the ample stretch of beach, laze the afternoon away in a serene pool and dream your adventurous day in the lush tropical garden, all in the privacy of your island hideaway.

Set on Dhigu, the Beachfront Pool Villas are an expansive and luxurious 165 square metres. This Maldives resort bungalow experience is designed to pamper and indulge its guests. Take a long soak in your private terrazzo tub lined with orchids. Plunge into your glittering pool. Head to your own stretch of powder white sands. At sunset, settle into pure romance while sipping champagne in the privacy of your stylish villa.

Deluxe Over-Water Suite

Situated on a pier, a few steps across a wooden walkway from Dhigu, your 150 square metre Deluxe Over-Water Suite floats on the crystal-clear waters of the Indian Ocean. Lounge on your private waterfront sundeck and enjoy unbroken views of turquoise blue. Rest, read or nap on a tropical wood lounger with colourful silk cushions. Spend the afternoon in the infinity-edge bathtub overlooking the seascape. Your sanctuary, with direct access to the lagoon, immerses you in pure Anantara elegance.

Sunset Deluxe Over-Water Suite

A brilliant lagoon sunset. Indelible memories of fleeting beauty. A breeze flowing through linen curtains, touching all your senses as you gaze over the expanse of blue. Suites luxuriously appointed to face the sunset. Sit in your infinity-edge tub for two for a champagne toast. Indulge in these luxurious features of the Deluxe Over-Water Suite.

Deluxe Over-Water Pool Suite

Immerse yourself in one of our 2 secluded pool suites off Dhigu, graceful 180 square metre residences in signature Anantara style, abound with island fabrics, silk cushions and teak furniture. The expansive living room leads to a palatial bathroom with Rain shower, infinity-edge bathtub and a private pool. Spend tranquil days in your private plunge pool with an infinity-edge view of the sea. Soak in the gentle rays from your private sundeck or step directly into the lagoon. Toast to an adventurous day in the infinity-edge bathtub. Complete bliss on wooden piers over the ocean.

Hotel & Recreational Facilities

Every day, Anantara features a range of organized and do-it-yourself activities. You can take a cooking class, visit a market, interact with local history and even pick up some phrases in a new language, all in one day.

• Spa
  Pamper. Enliven. Release. Unwind. Spoil your body, soul and mind with a selection of Anantara Spa's world-renowned signature treatments, alluring bath and steam rituals and holistic therapies. Anantara Spa Dhigu is a true oasis of tranquillity, with over-water treatment suites nestled on one of the world's most remarkable tropical island settings. The perfect end - or beginning - to a perfect day. Anantara Spa is a highlight of every Anantara Experience.
  
  

• PADI Diving Courses
  With such a variety of sites on offer, and our full range of PADI certification courses, our guests are spoiled with choice to meet the needs of all diving levels - from beginners to avid divers with full logbooks! Anantara's instructors always endeavour to match up diving ability to local dive conditions to ensure your safety and enjoyment. From our beginner's discovery courses to more advanced Nitrox, deep water and rescue dives, the Centre has a range of programmes to suit even the most experienced divers.
  
  All courses are taught by PADI-certified instructors, ensuring an unforgettable - and safe - learning experience in one of the world's premier diving destinations. Our class sizes are limited to cater for each guest's needs. Our friendly and professional staff, along with the excellent facilities and open-air classroom of our Indian Ocean paradise, provide the perfect surroundings to explore safely and comfortably.
  
  

• Orientation Dives
  There is more to the bustling Maldivian capital than just the airport. Malé offers distinctive architecture, local markets, tranquil mosques and the regal presidential palace. Immerse yourself in the local culture at the National Museum and partake of some of the country's authentic local delicacies.
  

Activities

• Island Hopping
  Discover some of the other distinctive jewels of the Maldives. You might be surprised to see the many different forms paradise can take. Tour the atoll and explore the daily life of fishermen. Shop the way the locals do. Get up close and personal with marine life.
  
  

• Island Picnic
  Spend an afternoon as Robinson Crusoe (with a few more luxuries) and live out your desert island daydreams. A tiny uninhabited island offshore in Anantara's lagoon is your playground for the day. Frolic in pristine waters, explore stunning reefs and enjoy a specially prepared picnic on white sands.
  
  

• Malé Excursions
  There is more to the bustling Maldivian capital than just the airport. Malé offers distinctive architecture, local markets, tranquil mosques and the regal presidential palace. Immerse yourself in the local culture at the National Museum and partake of some of the country's authentic local delicacies.
  
  

• Sunset Cruise
  Cruise the tranquil turquoise lagoon aboard a dhoni and let the champagne in your glass take on the tints of the setting sun. A romantic, unforgettable beginning to a special evening in paradise.
  
  

• Sunset Handline Fishing
  Try your skills at handline fishing and experience the glittering waters from a local's point of view, aboard a traditional sailing dhoni. This natural technique uses no equipment beyond a single fishing line, held by hand and dropped to the floor of the ocean reef. Wait for the reef fish to bite - a catch is almost guaranteed. Better yet, take your catch onland and our chefs at Fuddan grill will prepare it to your liking the very next day.
  
  

• Full and Half-Day Diving Safaris
  Once you've explored some of our beautiful and action-packed local dive sites, taking in stunning sea fans, colourful coral, schools of fusiliers, sea turtles, and even the occasional reef shark or spotted eagle rays, it's time to take to the high seas for a full or half-day diving safari! The Dive Centre offers regularly scheduled diving safaris by speedboat to a number of exciting locations in North or South Malé Atoll or Felidhu Atoll. Or, feel free to talk to our guides and instructors about setting up a privately chartered excursion just for you!
  
  

Dinning

Between the temptations on offer on Anantara Dhigu and those of its sister resort Anantara Veli, an array of casual and fine dining destinations unmatched by any other Maldives resort is yours to savour at Anantara.

• Fushi Café
  Greet the Maldivian morning sunrise, at the Fushi Café on the white sandy beach of Dhigu Island. Enjoy informal dining at leisure, including American breakfast buffets and themed Maldivian dinner buffets set to the tune of the Bodhu Beru band.

• Fuddan Fusion Grill
  Sample the freshest seafood scooped straight from the ocean or feast on imported steaks at this lively fusion grill. Prime aged imported cuts from Japan and Australia. Maldivian prawns, Wahoo and lobster. Facing the inner turquoise reef of Dhigu, the grill offers plentiful ways to enjoy top cuisine. Flame grilled, tandoori, wok sautéed, fired in a wood oven. Tell us how you like it prepared or ask for our suggestions.

• Terrazzo
  Italy comes to the tropics in this intimate Italian bistro. Perched high overlooking the Indian Ocean on Dhigu Island, Terrazzo specialises in Italian cuisine, fashioned by chefs who are experts with traditional ingredients and techniques. Savour wood-fired pizzas, homemade pastas or our signature seafood spread, accompanied by wines from the northern and southern regions of Italy. Tuscan, Roman and Milanese selections, all enjoyed with sweeping views across the reef.

• Aqua
  Located poolside on Dhigu, Aqua provides relaxed poolside refreshment and a stylish snack menu. Alternatively, swim up to the bar and create your own cocktail from our innovative recipes. Early evening ushers in the picturesque Indian Ocean sunsets whilst you savour a drink in our upper lounge.

• Dining by Design
  A banquet on the beach, a candlelit picnic on your own stretch of sand or desert island. A barbecue with your personal chef on your terrace. Global cuisine meets a tropical paradise. Let Anantara plan a romantic dinner for two in countless, secluded getaways - at Anantara Dhigu or at our sister resort, Anantara Veli.

• Baan Huraa
  Inspired Thai cuisine comes to the sublime beauty of a teak house over-water. Set on stilts above the Dhigufinolhu lagoon, the house opens to sweeping views across the Indian Ocean. With internationally-acclaimed Thai chefs, Baan Huraa offers a unique dining experience of authentic flavours of the Orient. Savour dishes made from the freshest ingredients from the Northern and humid Southern provinces of Thailand.

• 73 Degrees
  The light and airy Maldivian-style thatched-roof pavilion faces the lagoon of Veligandu Huraa. Dine at the sumptuous breakfast buffet of fresh tropical fruits and juices, cereals, homemade breads, grilled meats and vegetables and a made-to-order omelette station. Or select seafood plucked right from the Maldives at the Seafood Market.

• Dhoni
  Kick back by the tranquil lagoon of Veligandu Huraa. Swim up to the poolside bar and savour cocktails and chill vibes. Settle into the infinity-edge pool and glance at the seascape as you unwind with other guests.

• Geckos
  Enjoy freshly-baked crusts and piled high toppings from our wood-fired oven. You've found your perfect spot for inventive pizza and light snacks overlooking the lagoon at Veligandu Huraa. Dine al fresco on the deck or in the thatched roof pavilion. Sit back or try a game of pool, steps away from the free-standing bar. This could become your hang out.