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Grand Beach Villa with Pool - Sun Siyam Olhuveli
The dream Maldives beach villa: prime beachfront real estate on Dream Island with direct lagoon access and a private infinity pool right on the sand.
- Stay
- 14 types
- Dining
- 19 venues
- Experiences
- 5 options
The resort
Overview
Spread across three lagoon-linked islands in South Malé Atoll, Sun Siyam Olhuveli is built around a single idea: choice. Over 24 restaurants and bars, eight pools (including the longest in the Maldives), three dive centres, and three spas sit just 45 minutes by speedboat from Malé — earning the resort its nickname, “The Paradise of Plenty.”
Sun Siyam Olhuveli spans Main Island, Dream Island, and the adults-only Romance Island — home to TUI BLUE Olhuveli Romance — all connected by bridges over impossibly blue lagoons that double as a playground for kitesurfing, windsurfing, and anything else involving a board. Whichever island guests base themselves on, the resort is designed so couples, families, and groups can all find their own version of the same holiday.
Three Islands, One Resort
Main Island anchors the resort with its reception, dive centre, and longest pool; Dream Island leans into buffet dining and watersports around its own lagoon; Romance Island's adult-only TUI BLUE zone adds a quieter, couples-first pace with its own restaurants, bar, and spa. Guests can cross freely between islands to mix and match settings across a single stay.
Highlights
- Over 24 restaurants and bars across three islands
- Eight swimming pools, including the Maldives' longest
- Three SSI-certified dive centres and access to a vibrant house reef
- Three water sports centres and a full watersports lagoon
- Three spas — overwater, garden, and adults-only settings
- Maakanaa Kidz Club for ages 3–12, plus babysitting services
- Whale shark, nurse shark, and manta ray sightings nearby
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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Stay in style
Accommodations
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Grand Beach Suite with Pool - Sun Siyam Olhuveli
101 square metres of sleek, sophisticated beachside living, with multiple indoor-outdoor living spaces and a private beachfront pool of its own.
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Two Bedroom Beach Residence - Sun Siyam Olhuveli
A two-storey villa residence on Dream Island built for families and groups — modern interiors, expansive living space, and two private pools, just steps from the powdery sand.
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Grand Beach Villa - Sun Siyam Olhuveli
This is the classic Maldives beach villa: right on the beach with unobstructed sea views, lagoon proximity, and direct sand access from a private terrace.
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Two Bedroom Beach Suite - Sun Siyam Olhuveli
Close to 300 sqm of beachside living on Main Island, built as a two-bedroom family suite with its own private pool, separate living area, and kitchenette.
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Romantic Beach Villa with Pool - Sun Siyam Olhuveli
Designed with couples in mind, this contemporary villa leans into beach-bungalow style, with a private beachside pool for switching between swimming and the sand all day.
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Romantic Water Villa with Pool - Sun Siyam Olhuveli
Set overwater with some of the resort's best lagoon views, this villa was designed for couples — contemporary interiors with opulent touches, opening onto a wooden deck with its own private infinity pool.
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Grand Water Villa with Pool - Sun Siyam Olhuveli
Similar in design to the Grand Water Villa, this one adds a private infinity pool of its own — a balance of contemporary and classic design over the lagoon.
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Grand Water Villa - Sun Siyam Olhuveli
Pale wood furnishings, indoor plants, and warm pastel tones give this overwater villa its contemporary feel — spacious enough for a modern family of four, with stairway access straight into the lagoon.
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Prestige Jacuzzi Water Villa - Sun Siyam Olhuveli
An overwater retreat built around total privacy, with a spacious sun deck and a sunrise-view jetted tub for unwinding above the lagoon.
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Deluxe Water Villa - Sun Siyam Olhuveli
Roomier than the standard Water Villa and decked out in true Maldivian style, with a master bedroom living corner and a standalone bathtub overlooking the Indian Ocean.
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Water Villa - Sun Siyam Olhuveli
With its shingled roof and dark wood furnishings, this overwater villa carries a traditional charm rare among Olhuveli's more contemporary rooms — an intimate setting for couples, with a private sundeck over the water.
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Presidential Water Suite - Sun Siyam Olhuveli
Positioned at the very tip of the jetty for maximum privacy, this is Olhuveli's grandest overwater villa — 270 sqm across two bedrooms, each with its own sea-view bathroom, plus a shared living space and pool.
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Beach Pavilion - Sun Siyam Olhuveli
A compact, thoughtfully designed room a few steps from the beach, finished in a sophisticated taupe, black, and grey palette — and right beside the resort's 210-metre pool with its own sunken bar.
Culinary experiences
Dining
Dhoni Bar
Named after the traditional Maldivian Dhoni boat, Dhoni Bar sits on Main Island's expansive poolside deck beside the resort's infinity pool — widely regarded as the best sunset spot at Olhuveli.
Dream Bar
The eponymous bar on Dream Island, positioned right beside the infinity pool for guests who want a drink in hand whether they're in the water or sunbathing next to it.
Island Pizza
A laid-back beachfront pizzeria on Main Island, set beside the Sunrise Pool for a midday break between swims. Beyond classic and seasonal pizzas, the menu covers deli-style sandwiches, gourmet burgers, and other light snacks.
Lagoon Bar
Main Island's principal bar and entertainment hub, set on the beach with an overwater terrace built for live shows, performances, and lagoon views over an extensive cocktail list.
Maghrib Grill
An open-air surf-and-turf grill on Dream Island's beach, serving grilled steaks and fresh seafood toes-in-the-sand under the stars — a relaxed but distinctly upscale dinner setting.
Malaafaiy
Malaafaiy — Dhivehi for “delicious” — is Dream Island's main all-day dining restaurant, serving a wide range of cuisines buffet-style with live cooking stations and themed nights.
Namaste
Indian cuisine with flair on Main Island — freshly-baked naan, curries built on aromatic spices, and family-style sharing platters, prepared in an open kitchen guests can watch from private beachfront cabanas.
Siyam Orchid
Thai fine-dining with a Maldivian twist, served overwater on Main Island in a sleek, moody setting built for an elevated night out — lunch adds a hotpot option alongside the regular dinner menu.
Sunrise Bar
Set next to Main Island's main swimming pool, Sunrise Bar runs around the clock — cocktails, snacks, and resort views from morning straight through to late night, with a daily high tea service in the afternoon.
Sunset Restaurant
Main Island's all-day buffet restaurant, set partially on the beach with an expansive overwater terrace that feels like dining above the lagoon — global cuisine with a distinctly tropical Maldivian touch, plus live cooking stations.
Teppanyaki
An immersive, theatrical Japanese dining experience on Romance Island, where chefs work sizzling teppan griddles right at the table — knife skills, precise movements, and flame-lit showmanship built into every dish.
Olive Bar
An easy-chair bar on Dream Island for guests happy to sit back with light bites and drinks until well past sunset — first-class bar service with a dedicated afternoon high tea.
Crust & Flame
Dream Island's wood-fired pizza and burger spot, served with a side of lagoon views — a casual, unfussy escape between activities.
Romance Bar
Romance Island's beachfront bar, built around fruity cocktails, fresh juices, and a snack menu for guests unwinding by the beach or the pool.
The Bar
Romance Island's poolside bar, pouring drinks from morning through night with a daily high tea service — a steady, low-key gathering point for the island's adults-only crowd.
The Restaurant
Romance Island's all-day dining venue, built around an around-the-world buffet of international cuisines — a variety-first option for guests who want something different at every seating.
Culinarium
Perched overwater on a jetty in the middle of the sea, Culinarium is Olhuveli's most distinctive fine-dining setting — an intimate, island-chic dinner spot built for special occasions.
The Bite
A casual pizza-and-burger spot on Romance Island, positioned as the easy option between swims — part of the resort's wider “Culinary Odyssey” dining programme spanning multiple venues.
Thea's Coffee Shop
An urban-style café on Romance Island offering “a cup of joe your way,” with sea-facing seating, a library corner, and enough quiet space to read, relax, or catch up on emails between beach days.
Explore and indulge
Facilities & activities
Diving & Snorkeling
Sun Siyam Olhuveli runs three SSI-certified dive centres across its three islands, with direct access to a vibrant house reef right off the welcome jetty on Main Island — no boat trip required to start exploring.
Water Sports & Thrill Activities
Three water sports centres sit across Olhuveli's three islands, using the resort's sheltered inter-island lagoon as a natural playground for everything from a first windsurfing lesson to a fast-paced afternoon on a jet ski.
Excursions & Nature
Beyond the resort's own reef, Olhuveli's excursion programme gets guests out into South Malé Atoll — from a dawn fishing trip aboard a traditional Dhoni to a full day in Malé's markets and mosques.
Recreation & Entertainment
Beyond dining and the beach, Olhuveli fills its three islands with everyday recreation and evening programming — from a set of tennis and badminton courts to open-air movie nights under the stars.
Wellness & Spa
Three spas — The Spa in Main Island's tropical gardens, the overwater Ocean Spa on Dream Island, and Blue Spa on Romance Island — give Olhuveli three distinct settings for the same underlying philosophy: “your body is a temple.”
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