Over Water
Approx. 40 sqm with an outside deck, one of 34 Over Water villas oriented to true north, opening up in a fan that turns at both dawn and sunset. King bed, sleeps up to 3 guests, ocean view.
Resort · Vaavu Atoll
Alimatha Aquatic Resort
5-star90 min from Malé
- Transfer
- Speedboat
- From Malé
- 90 min
- Stay
- 156 villas
- Dining
- 5 venues
- Experiences
- 2 options
The resort
Overview
Alimatha Aquatic Resort sits on a heart-shaped island in Vaavu Atoll, ringed by a colourful coral reef home to hundreds of fish species, with white sand beaches and warm waters.
The word Alimathà originally meant 'woman's face.' Seen from above, the island's shape resembles a heart, its fine white sand beach meeting a beautiful, colourful coral reef inhabited by hundreds of species of fish. The resort blends relaxation with adventure, from scuba diving on the atoll's famous channels to dozens of activities across four villa categories, two restaurants, and a spa built around traditional Maldivian aromatherapy.
Why book with us
Best price guarantee
We match any competitor price — often beat major OTAs
Local expertise
Maldives travel specialists based in Hulhumalé
Flexible booking
Free cancellation options on eligible stays
24/7 support
Before, during, and after your trip
Stay in style
Accommodations
Beach Bungalow
Arranged along the entire circumference of the island, one of 96 Beach Bungalows facing directly onto the white coral beach. Double approx. 35 sqm (2 guests), Triple/Quad approx. 45 sqm (3-4 guests). King bed, beach and ocean view.
Garden Villa
Surrounded by greenery, one of 29 Garden Villas living on the charm of daytime nature sounds and enveloping night silence. Double approx. 37 sqm (2 guests), Triple approx. 44 sqm (3 guests). King bed, inner-island location.
Garden Room
The resort's newest rooms, approx. 40 sqm with an external deck, between sea and nature in the inner part of the island. King bed, sleeps up to 3 guests.
Culinary experiences
Dining
Main Restaurant
Thanks to All-Inclusive and à la carte formulas, guests can taste the full range of the Chef's offering across Italian and Maldivian cuisine, an exciting journey through flavours throughout the stay.
Beach Restaurant - Barabaru
Overlooking the resort's main beach, Barabaru becomes a place of quiet and privacy at night, with dining indoors or under the starry sky. Tasting menus enhance the raw materials of the Maldivian sea according to Italian cuisine.
Main Bar
Opening 360 degrees to the surrounding area, with live piano bar music front and centre or as background for conversation. Two adjacent areas — one inland, one overlooking the sea — suit any time of day.
Beach Bar
Located on the resort's main beach, the perfect place to regenerate with a cool drink and a sweet or savoury snack between sunbeams, coloured by sunset light in the evening.
Sunset Bar
Oriented toward the sunset with seafront seating made of tree trunks and direct access to the horizon, placed near the Over Water villas for a poetic close to the day.
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Facilities & activities
Spa
Maadigha Spa offers the world's best massage techniques using natural oils — citrus, frangipani ('Boalha Kinkiri Maa'), jasmine ('Huvandumaa'), lemongrass, and cold-pressed organic coconut oil — alongside couples massages, Thai Shiatsu, and traditional Balinese massage.
Diving
The Nakai Diving Center gives access to a wide selection of unique dive sites in Vaavu (Felidhoo) Atoll, including the famous Miyaru Kandu — five minutes by boat, known for large numbers of sharks and pelagic fish — and Fotteyo Kandu, known for overhangs, multicoloured soft coral, and hammerhead shark encounters. Snorkelling and diving trips run daily, with night diving also offered.
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