Ayada Resort

Ayada Maldives, Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll, Upper South Province, Maldives

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This is a surf-specific resort that tailors the experience towards surfers and surfing. The place is focused on surfing local waves. Most important amenities for you:

Just a few kilometres above the equator, in the relatively unexplored Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll in the south of the Maldives, sits the Ayada Resort. It was voted by Conde Nast at the 2014 World Travel Awards as the “Indian Ocean’s Leading Luxury Resort” and the “Indian Ocean’s Leading Villa Resort & Spa.” Noted for its gardens and tropical greenery it is surrounded by a pristine coral reef where dolphins come to visit often

The Ayada Surf Resort is perfect for surfers on a quest for warm turquoise water, world class waves, beautiful surroundings and 5 star luxury. Located in the Southern Atoll region, you’ll be in best surf area in the Maldives, closest to the source of South swells. There are plenty world class uncrowded waves for you to explore and choose from. Some of the Maldives’ best surfing breaks are just a quick speedboat trip away. When there is no surf, there are many other adventures and relaxations, including rejuvenating in the luxurious resort spa offering a full spectrum of personal consultations, holistic therapies, and massage.

This private island luxury resort offers spacious villas and suites exquisitely designed with private pools and butler service. Traditional thatched-roof water-villas stand on stilts over the resort’s peaceful lagoon, while beach villas offer absolute privacy amid tropical greenery alongside powder-soft palm-lined white beaches.

Lodging types include:
Beach Villas – Located on the idyllic stretches of the white sandy beaches, these beachfront villas offer peaceful relaxation either on the expansive private outdoor and plunge pool surrounded by lush vegetation with the beach situated a few steps away.

Ocean Villas – These spacious over-the-water offer a private outdoor terrace, ocean hammocks, plunge pool, an uninterrupted view of the horizon and direct lagoon access.

Beach Suites – Ideal for families, positioned to capture infinite views of the ocean and sunrise, each suite offers a private outdoor terrace, plunge pool and direct beach access.

Sunset Beach Suites – These spacious beachfront suites offer a large living area, spacious private outdoor terrace, plunge pool and garden area ideal for romantic private dinners with direct beach access.

Sunset Lagoon Suites – The unique feature of entering from the beach and exiting from the ocean, these suites offer a large area encompassing a living and bedroom area complete with a spacious outdoor terrace with plush swing sofas, plunge pool and direct lagoon access from the terrace.

Sunset Ocean Suites – Over-the-water suites offering 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.

Ayada Royal Ocean Suite – Located on the edge of the jetty, this duplex split level presidential suite is considered an island enclave and 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.

The Ayada Resort offers many activities and recreational facilities. There is a full recreation center with PS3, table tennis, billiards, table football and a variety of board games. The Fitness Pavilion offers cardiovascular and weight machines, and free weights. Other sports include tennis, volleyball, badminton and a mini artificial football ground. There are three jogging tracks measuring around the resort.

An air-conditioned yoga studio is available at the Recreation Center with an experienced instructor offering Yoga, Pilates and aerobics, always geared to your personal fitness level.

A renowned dive and watersports center provides outstanding diving and snorkeling opportunities surround the island on reefs that have barely been visited by humans. The Diving Center offers: discover scuba diving, open water diver, night dives, adventure dives, specialty dive courses. Complimentary snorkel and fins are available from the dive center for your use during your stay. The lagoon is shallow and safe for swimming as there are no underlying ocean currents. The Watersports Center offers: catamaran sailing, water skiing, wind surfing, stand up paddling, wakeboarding, canoeing, snorkeling, surfing, fun tube and banana.

The onsite Kid’s Club offers a range of educational and recreational activities for children between the ages of 4-12.

In recognition of the efforts taken to protect and preserve, the Green Star Diamond Award by the Five Star Diamond Award has been bestowed to Ayada Maldives. Merging first class luxury with environmental awareness, Ayada Maldives is deeply honored to be the first recipient of this prestigious award. Maintaining the natural and local environment is a priority at the Ayada Resort and special care was taken during the planning and construction of the over water villas to ensure that there was minimal impact to the coral reef and marine life.

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Ayada Resort surf map

Surf & season

The Ayada Surf Resort places you just a few minutes away from world class spots such as Love Charms and Five Islands. There are both left and rights, and more often than not, perfect for recent beginners and intermediate surfers. When the bigger swells come, the reefs turn on for higher skilled surfers.

The Surf Season runs from mid-February to November, when low pressure systems in the southern Indian Ocean generate consistent swells. March, April and May have the cleanest conditions. June to August has the larger swells and usually offshore winds, but also can be rainy and cloudy. Average wave heights in the peak season range from 4 – 8ft, and on the larger swells can exceed 10ft.

The Maldive surf has the consistency and quality and of Indonesia, however a few feet smaller not as heavy. Because of limited access to the spots, it rarely or never gets crowded, depending on the spot.

About Accommodation

Food & Inclusions

Food & Dining
Amidst the lush vegetation and incredible ocean views of the island, guests can choose from a variety of 7 dining venues and bars offering international and regional cuisine. 24 hour In-Villa dining and room service is also available.
Magu – The main restaurant is open for breakfast and dinner, this dining venue showcases extravagant buffets of international standards where the menu has been carefully crafted with an abundance of variety and flavor.
The Ocean Breeze Bar – Perched majestically upon the turquoise blue waters of the Indian Ocean and is the ideal setting for a casual yet elegant lunch or dinner. The unique seafood display on a traditional Maldivian dhoni replica or the delightful marine life surrounding the restaurant or within the protected natural aquarium whilst you savor classic Mediterranean and seafood specialties and other innovative creations.
Kai – Fusing a unique Maldivian setting with the tantalizing décor and flavors of the Far East from India to Japan, with it’s extravagant sushi bar, extensive wine cellar, two specialized tandoori ovens, and teppanyaki wok.
Ile de Joie – Over the water venue, offering an extensive selection of quality wines and cheeses, an array of the finest chocolate from around the world and a humidor stocked with a variety of the finest cigars available. The Ile De Joie will also have on offer, luxury and specialty seafood items such a caviar, oysters and clams to name a few.
Zero Degree – The entertainment hub of the resort, The Zero Degree transforms itself from the perfect relaxation area during the day to a lively venue for animated and interactive events in the evening. Dance the night away with the live music on the special dance floor, the pool bar setting is the ideal location to appreciate the magnificent view over the expansive infinity pool or the glittering night sky.
Ottoman Lounge – Sip authentically brewed Turkish coffee and specialty teas with a wide array of traditional shisha with the Ottoman style furnishings complete with intricate light fixtures and low seating.

All villas have:

Private plunge pool
Outdoor terrace with sun loungers, daybeds and an outdoor shower
Indoor daybed
Interactive 42″ flat screen LCD TV
DVD / CD player with surround sound system
Complimentary Wi-Fi access
International Direct Dialing access
Nespresso machine and tea making facilities
Minibar
Safe large enough to accommodate a laptop
Individual air temperature controls
Digital peephole viewer
Indoor bath area featuring a large terrazzo tub and luxury bath amenities
Housekeeping services twice a day

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In addition:

Water Villas
Over water hammocks
Direct lagoon access from the outdoor terrace

Beach Villas
Direct beach access from the outdoor terrace

Sunset Lagoon Suites
Large swing sofa on the outdoor terrace

Sunset Ocean Suites
Glass floor panel in the living area and two suites offer a glass panel in the bedroom
Over water hammocks
Private pantry
Additional bathroom
32” LCD TV in the bath area facing the terrazzo tub

• 24 hour Butler or Guest Relations Services

Air Conditioning
Internet Station
Internet Wifi
Spa
Sauna
Yoga on site
Conference Facilities
Medical facilities
Nanny service
Children Facilities
Laundry Service
Communal TV
Private TV
DVD
Gym
Kite Surfing
Snorkeling
Scuba Diving
Excursions
Fishing
Tennis
Massage
Windsurfing
Whale watching
Dolphin watching
Table tennis
Pool table
Swimming Pool

Spa facility with a Turkish Hammam, steam rooms, sauna, hydro baths and a spacious relaxation area.
Dive Centre offering a range of programs for beginners to certified divers
Watersports Centre offering Catamaran Sailing, Wind Surfing, Surfing, Stand Up Paddling, Water Skis, Fun Tubes, Snorkeling
Fitness Pavilion offering cardiovascular, weight and free weights machines
Yoga Studio for scheduled or private yoga, pilates and aerobics classes
The Shopping Arcade offering authentic handicrafts, retail items, jewelry and souvenirs
Hair salon
Kid’s Club and babysitting services
Clinic with a doctor on call 24 hours a day
Laundry, dry cleaning and pressing Service
Complimentary Wi-Fi in all villas
Library offering a range of magazines, books, DVD’s, CD’s and complimentary use of the PC’s

Getting there

Guests are met by hotel representatives at the Male International Airport. From there it is a 55 minute domestic flight to Kaadhedhoo Domestic Airport, where once again you will be met by staff and taken by speed boat on the final 50 minute sea transfer to the resort.

Ayada Resort

Ayada Resort surf map

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