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Beach Pool Villa - Anantara Kihavah
A beachfront villa with a private pool, set among the resort's untouched tropical foliage just steps from the sand.
- Stay
- 11 types
- Dining
- 8 venues
- Experiences
- 5 options
The resort
Overview
Anantara Kihavah Maldives emerges like a mirage, surrounded by turquoise lagoons and sapphire blue waters. With a history as a refuge for ancient Arab traders, the island remains a lush paradise adorned with coconut, papaya, and mango trees. The resort, respecting the island’s untouched beauty, integrates villas without disturbing a single tree.
Anantara Kihavah sits in UNESCO Baa Atoll, built without disturbing a single tree on an island once used as a refuge by ancient Arab traders. Its SEA.FIRE.SPICE.SKY dining complex takes guests from the world's first underwater wine cellar to the Maldives' first overwater astronomical observatory in a single evening.
Highlights
- Built around the island's existing trees rather than clearing them
- SEA.FIRE.SPICE.SKY overwater dining complex, ocean floor to observatory
- UNESCO Baa Atoll, near Hanifaru Bay's manta ray gatherings
- Anantara Spa with six overwater treatment suites
- Thiththi Boli Kids' Club for ages 4–12
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
The island
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Accommodations
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Sunset Beach Pool Villa - Anantara Kihavah
The Beach Pool Villa's setting oriented for sunset views, with a private pool just steps from the sand.
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Over Water Pool Villa - Anantara Kihavah
A classic overwater villa with a private pool over the lagoon, one of 29 such villas across the resort.
Sunset Over Water Pool Villa - Anantara Kihavah
The Over Water Pool Villa's setting oriented for sunset views, with a private pool above the lagoon.
One Bedroom Family Over Water Pool Villa - Anantara Kihavah
A family-oriented overwater villa with a private pool, built for families wanting the classic water villa experience with room to spare.
One Bedroom Family Beach Pool Villa - Anantara Kihavah
A family-oriented beachfront villa with a private pool, built for families wanting easy beach access.
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Two Bedroom Family Beach Pool Villa - Anantara Kihavah
Two interconnected villas sharing a sundeck and pool, built for families of up to six who want their own space without losing togetherness.
Two Bedroom Beach Pool Residence - Anantara Kihavah
A genuinely spacious residence with shared indoor and outdoor living areas and private bedroom sanctuaries for each guest.
Two Bedroom Sunset Over Water Pool Residence - Anantara Kihavah
An overwater residence oriented for sunset views, with two bedrooms and expansive shared living space above the lagoon.
Three Bedroom Beach Pool Residence - Anantara Kihavah
A large beachfront residence for bigger families or groups, with three bedrooms and generous shared living space.
Four Bedroom Beach Pool Residence - Anantara Kihavah
The largest private pool villa in the resort's beach portfolio — four bedrooms and expansive living space for a large family or group.
Culinary experiences
Dining
SEA
The award-winning underwater restaurant and wine cellar — home to the world's first underwater wine cellar — serving contemporary European cuisine with dégustation menus for lunch and dinner.
SKY
Metres above sea level, SKY is built for sunset cocktails and stargazing — the Maldives' first overwater observatory, with the region's most powerful telescope and an on-site SKY Guru.
FIRE
Renowned for its fusion of Japanese and Peruvian cuisines — chefs put on a show for every guest each night as the ocean breeze blows beneath the thatched roof.
SPICE
Asian haute cuisine served in a spectacular overwater setting — part of the resort's SEA.FIRE.SPICE.SKY dining complex.
Plates
A casual, open-air beachfront restaurant serving Maldivian and international dishes, with live cooking stations alongside an à la carte signature menu.
Manzaru
A poolside restaurant beside the main pool, serving Mediterranean comfort food built around the freshest seafood — the mood shifts through the day, from poolside snacks to ice cream in the afternoon.
Elevated Culinary Journeys
A curated culinary calendar bringing Michelin-starred chefs and celebrated sommeliers to the island — wine dinners and gastronomic events set among the resort's overwater dining rooms.
Spice Spoons
An immersive cooking class covering everything from traditional Maldivian dishes to the stars of Thai cuisine — guests pick their own dishes for a tailored class using local ingredients, finished with a glass of wine.
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Facilities & activities
SPA
Anantara Spa runs six overwater treatment suites, with therapies built around soothing local oils rather than a generic international spa menu.
Jet Ski
Jet ski hire is part of the resort's wider watersports programme, for guests wanting to cover the surrounding lagoon at speed.
Snorkelling
Guests can snorkel with manta rays at nearby Hanifaru Bay, one of the Maldives' best-known manta ray gathering sites, alongside the resort's own house reef.
Kid's Club
Thiththi Boli Kid's Club runs a packed daily programme for ages 4–12, open 10:00am–6:00pm, spanning private cruises to a full Marine Biologist Programme.
Tennis
An on-island tennis court with rackets and balls provided, for a casual match or a doubles session with friends.
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