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Beach Villa - Niyama Private Islands
A beachfront villa on Chill island, built for a straightforward, uncomplicated stay just steps from the sand.
- Stay
- 13 types
- Dining
- 12 venues
- Experiences
- 5 options
The resort
Overview
Niyama Private Islands stands as an extraordinary escape in the Maldives, reachable via a breathtaking 45-minute seaplane journey from Velana International Airport. This exclusive retreat offers a unique blend of luxury, adventure, and relaxation. Comprising twin islands—Play and Chill—Niyama invites guests to immerse themselves in a world of exclusive indulgence.
Niyama spans twin islands in Dhaalu Atoll — Chill for a quieter, adults-leaning pace and Play for families and groups wanting more activity — connected by a short boat ride and reachable via a 45-minute seaplane flight from Velana International Airport.
Highlights
- Twin-island layout: Chill and Play, each with its own character
- Twelve restaurants, bars, and dining concepts, including an underwater restaurant and a treetop dining room
- FLOAT, a 5-Star PADI Dive Centre run by Silver Sands
- Explorers Kids' Club, one of the largest in the Maldives, across four age groups
- Drift Spa with six overwater treatment rooms
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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Deluxe Beach Villa - Niyama Private Islands
The same beachfront footprint as the standard Beach Villa, upgraded with a more refined interior finish.
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Beach Pool Villa - Niyama Private Islands
A beachfront villa with a private pool added to the standard footprint, on Chill island.
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Deluxe Beach Pool Villa - Niyama Private Islands
The Beach Pool Villa's private-pool layout, upgraded with a more refined interior finish.
Over Water Pool Villa - Niyama Private Islands
An overwater villa with its own private pool, set on Chill island for guests who want the classic Maldives water villa with added privacy.
Deluxe Over Water Pool Villa - Niyama Private Islands
The Over Water Pool Villa's setting with a more refined interior finish, over the lagoon on Chill island.
Family Beach Pool Villa - Niyama Private Islands
A larger beachfront villa built for families, with a private pool and enough space to accommodate a group comfortably.
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Deluxe Family Beach Pool Villa - Niyama Private Islands
The Family Beach Pool Villa's layout with a more refined interior finish, built for families wanting extra space.
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One Bedroom Ocean Pool Pavilion - Niyama Private Islands
A spacious pavilion on Play island with a private pool and ocean views, built for guests who want space to entertain alongside their own private garden setting.
One Bedroom Beach Pool Pavilion - Niyama Private Islands
A spacious indoor living and dining area, a private pool playground and gardens, and exclusive beach access — built for entertaining, not just sleeping.
Two Bedroom Ocean Pool Pavilion - Niyama Private Islands
A two-bedroom pavilion on Play island with ocean views and a private pool, built for families or groups who want genuine separation between bedrooms.
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Two Bedroom Beach Pool Pavilion - Niyama Private Islands
A two-bedroom beachfront pavilion on Play island with a private pool, built for families or groups wanting direct beach access alongside real separation between bedrooms.
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Three Bedroom Beach Pool Pavilion - Niyama Private Islands
Niyama's largest beachfront pavilion — three bedrooms and a private pool, built for a large family or group travelling together on Play island.
Culinary experiences
Dining
NEST
A hideaway deep in the jungle, dining in the treetops — quite possibly the Maldives' most adventurous epicurean experience, built around fiery Japanese teppanyaki, Southeast Asian spice, and avant-garde cocktails.
SUBSIX
Half a kilometre out to sea and six metres below the surface, SUBSIX has been the setting for novel dining experiences for over a decade — most recently a five-course Nikkei tasting menu bringing Japanese-Peruvian haute cuisine underwater.
EPICURE
A casual all-day restaurant by the infinity pool, opening with a vast breakfast spread — fruit, a waffle station, and traditional Maldivian dishes — before moving into ever-changing buffet themes for lunch and dinner.
EDGE
Exclusive overwater fine dining accessible only by boat — a five-course set menu served on a private jetty, timed for sunset.
TRIBAL
The Maldives' only African restaurant — a fire pit, torches, sandy floor, and jungle canopy, turning out grilled meat and seafood over open flame.
BLU
Mediterranean-inspired all-day dining on Play island, with a poolside ice cream boutique and family-friendly meals built for guests based on the more active of Niyama's two islands.
DUNE
A reimagined beach bar for drinks by the pool, authentic Maldivian curry under coconut trees, and shisha while watching the sunset — a laid-back beach club rather than a formal restaurant.
FAHRENHEIT
A rooftop bar built around a killer cocktail menu and an atmospheric golden-hour setting — the resort's go-to for a sundowner with a view.
THE DELI
The Maldives' only grab-and-go café — smoothies, fresh-baked pastries, and everything in between for guests who want something quick between activities.
TOOK TOOK STREET FOOD ON THE BEACH
Beachside street food under the stars — sizzling grills and vibrant Asian flavours served food-truck style, with fairy lights and sand underfoot for a laid-back evening.
FOOD PLAY
Tailored cooking classes for small groups, led by native chefs sharing the balance of flavours and techniques behind celebrated culinary traditions.
DINE-IN
A 24/7 in-villa dining menu, from a floating breakfast over the water or on the beach to a stocked in-room deli of cold meats, cheeses, and wine.
Explore and indulge
Facilities & activities
DRIFT BY NIYAMA
Drift Spa spreads across six overwater treatment rooms, two garden sanctuaries with outdoor bath and rain shower, and a lime tree garden with sauna and steam baths.
Explorers Kids' Club
One of the largest kids' clubs in the Maldives, split into four age groups so activities genuinely match each child rather than lumping toddlers in with pre-teens.
Gym Pump
PUMP is a 24-hour fitness hub with a fully functional gym and dedicated studio space for classes like Zumba and Tai Chi.
Watersports
Niyama's watersports programme, run through FLOAT, turns the surrounding lagoon into a genuine playground — funboarding, sailing, kayaking, windsurfing, kitesurfing, and surfing across generally uncrowded conditions.
Diving
FLOAT is a 5-Star PADI Dive Centre run by Silver Sands, with a diverse team of instructors covering everything from a child's first lesson to experienced-diver specialty courses.
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