Ayada Maldives, Gaafu Atoll – Maldives
Rates
There are no direct flights from South Africa to the Maldives.
Prices are based on per-person sharing, including current taxes, departing from Johannesburg.
Prices are to be used as a guideline only – please enquire for accurate prices once you are ready to plan your honeymoon celebration 💞
✈️ Enquire about rates for departures from Durban and Cape Town ✈️
About Ayada Maldives, Gaafu Atoll – Maldives
Experience unparalleled luxury at the multi-award-winning Ayada Maldives. This private island resort is nestled in the Maldives’ less-travelled Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll and features 122 spacious villas and suites surrounded by verdant tropical gardens and a vibrant coral reef, home to frequent dolphin sightings.
Why select this resort for your honeymoon celebration?💕
- The pristine coral reef where dolphins are frequent visitors
- Luxurious spacious villas and suites in a gorgeous setting
Extras
- Wi-Fi is complimentary throughout the resort
- Package prices may include a special offer discount of up to 40% – must be booked by 28 February 2025
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Complimentary non-motorised water sports
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Nightly entertainment
Package Details
The above price is based on an early booking bonus discounted offer and includes
- Return flights from Johannesburg to the Maldives on Emirates (EK)
- Approximate airport taxes
- Return resort transfers by domestic flight & speedboat
- 7 nights accommodation at the 5* Ayada Maldives – in the Gaafu Atoll, Maldives
- In a Garden Villa
- Breakfast and dinner daily (half-board)
- Entertainment, land and water sports as per the resort
Rates are correct as of 18 February 2025
Accommodation
The 9 luxury accommodation types combine contemporary with traditional Maldivian design elements.
10 Garden Villas, 50 Water Villas and 62 Seafront Villas are tastefully designed and furnished to provide privacy and comfort.
All Villas offer direct beach or ocean access and the service of your own dedicated butler.
The majority of the villas also have a private plunge pool.
Garden Villas (Size: 101m2)
Nestled in the lush tropical greenery, Garden Villas are a perfect retreat for those looking to relax in a stunning private setting. Garden Villas offer a spacious bathroom with a large bathtub and outdoor shower, as well as a garden veranda.
Garden Villas are only steps away from all resort facilities.
Beach Villas with Pool (Size: 103m2)
Beach Villas are located on the idyllic stretches of the white sandy beaches and offer a beautiful private garden with a spacious plunge pool, a large veranda and a bathroom with bathtub and outdoor shower in the back courtyard.
Sunset Beach Suites (Size: 137m2)
These spacious beachfront suites offer a large living space with both indoor and outdoor shower, a spacious outdoor terrace and a secluded garden with a private pool and direct beach access. Sunset Beach Suites are located on the part of the island where sunsets are the most beautiful.
Ocean Villas with Pool (Size: 108m2)
Poised over the lagoon, these overwater villas allow for idyllic contemplation whilst lounging on the ocean hammocks with the gentle lapping of the waves to soothe you.
These spacious villas offer a private outdoor terrace, ocean hammocks, plunge pool, an uninterrupted view of the horizon and direct lagoon access.
Sunset Lagoon Suites (Size: 156m2)
Resting on the land with the outdoor terrace over the ocean, these suites combine the unique features of both the tropical garden and the magical view on the lagoon.
These villas offer a large area encompassing a living and bedroom area complete with a bathroom open in the intimate garden.
The spacious outdoor terraces offer plush swing sofas, plunge pool to further enhance the tranquil setting and a direct lagoon access.
Family Beach Suites (Size: 115m2 + 103m2)
Beach Suites interconnect with a Beach Villa, ensuring the family has privacy as well as direct access to each other when in need.
To ensure absolute privacy, tropical vegetation screens the private pool with its sun terrace, loungers, umbrella, and outdoor dining table.
Indoors, king-sized canopy beds, a spacious bathroom with twin sinks, indoor and outdoor showers, and a huge terrazzo bathtub make this style of beach-living a real pleasure.
Guests staying in the Suites are treated to a range of bathroom amenities.
Sunset Family Lagoon Suites (Size: 156m2)
Resting on the land with the outdoor terrace over the ocean, these suites are perfect for families, they combine the unique features of both the tropical garden and the magical view on the lagoon. These villas offer a large area encompassing one king-size bed and 2 single beds complete with a large bathroom open in the intimate garden. The spacious outdoor terraces offer plush swing sofas, plunge pool to further enhance the tranquil setting and a direct lagoon access.
Sunset Ocean Suites (Size: 172m2)
Offering absolute luxury and serenity over the Indian Ocean, the over-water Sunset Ocean Suites offer 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.
The Ayada Royal Ocean Suite (Size: 318m2)
With its distinct location on the edge of the jetty, this duplex split level presidential suite is considered an island enclave that offers spacious bedrooms on the ground and upper floors, a lavish living area and an upper floor terrace providing a 180 degree view of the Indian Ocean and the horizon with absolute privacy.
Room Features
- Outdoor terrace with sun loungers, daybed and an outdoor shower
- Indoor daybed
- Interactive 32” flat screen LCD TV
- DVD/CD player with surround sound system (connects with Bluetooth)
- Complimentary Wi-Fi access
- International direct dial access
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- Mini bar
- Electronic safe
- Air conditioning
- Digital peephole viewer
- Indoor bath area featuring a large terrazzo tub and luxury bath amenities
- Housekeeping services twice a day
Honeymoon gift offers!
Honeymoon inclusions vary from season to season. Please enquire to see what stunning benefits you will receive for your travel dates 💕
- Sparkling wine on arrival
- One in-villa breakfast
- One honeymoon dinner
Upgrade to Full Board and enjoy!
Dining & Bars
Magu
Magu is Ayada Maldives’ main restaurant showcasing a generous international buffet with daily changing themes.
Monday: International
Tuesday: Italian
Wednesday: Maldivian
Thursday: Turkish
Friday: Latino
Saturday: Asian
Sunday: Roast
Set on the beach, this elegant restaurant has a peaceful central reflecting pool and is surrounded by lush tropical greenery. Diners have the option of sitting outside under the palm trees and wonderful Maldivian sky, or in an air conditioned pavilion.
Open for Breakfast (07h00 – 10h30 and Dinner (19h00 – 22h00).
Ocean Breeze
Named after its beautiful over-water location where the warmth of the sun is tempered by a refreshing breeze, this stylish restaurant is open for lunch and dinner and offers gourmets a tempting menu of modern European dishes.
With regular seasonal changes to the menu, items such as grilled seafood, homemade pasta and fine steaks are perennial favorites.
Open for Dinner on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays (19h00 – 22h00).
Kai
An exquisite range of far Eastern and Asian delicacies awaits in this gem of a restaurant hidden away amid tropical greenery. Open for dinner each evening, diners can choose from extensive sushi and sashimi list made from the freshest local seafood as well as classic interpretations of regional Asian specialties from China, Japan, Indonesia, Thailand, and Vietnam.
The décor, with its calm reflecting pools and typical Japanese-inspired architecture, sets the scene for a memorable evening of fine dining.
Open for Dinner on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays (19h00 – 22h00).
Mizu
The word Teppanyaki is derived from “Teppan” meaning iron hot plate and “Yaki” which means to grill or fry. That is exactly what you’ll experience at Mizu: The chef will prepare the most delicious fish, meat, and vegetarian dishes as you watch him skillfully cook in front of you with precision.
Add to this the use of top-quality ingredients, an extensive choice of sakes and wines, and the characteristic of sitting between the ocean and the tropical Ayada Maldives.
Reservations are required (closed on Tuesdays).
Ile de Joie
Lovers of the finer things in life will adore this tiny over-water open-air cheese and wine bar over the lagoon. Truly an ‘island of joy’, this is home to the island’s fine wines cellar where oenophiles will enjoy perusing the eclectic wine list.
The collection of specialty imported, hand-selected cheeses make this the perfect venue for open-air pre or post dinner relaxation over a fine cigar from the well-stocked humidor.
Open for Drinks and Snacks (18h00 – 23h00).
The Ottoman Lounge
This far-flung outpost of the Ottoman empire graces the island with fine Turkish teas and coffee presented in the traditional manner in filigree silver- service. Enjoy the unique experience of sipping authentically brewed Turkish coffee and specialty teas in a lounge with low seating, as inspired by a traditional café in Turkey.
This welcoming lounge is a perfect spot for a private meeting or a relaxed drink with friends.
For a soothing afternoon ritual look no further than the chef’s modern interpretation of afternoon tea. In the evenings, a choice of aromatic shisha water pipes (narghile) adds elegance.
The décor, with its sand-floor and thatched roof with carved wooden furniture, lends itself to photographic interest, especially in the evening when the ‘chandelier’ of hundreds of tiny Turkish style lanterns light up the lounge.
Open for Drinks (15h00 – 18h00).
Sea Salt
Feel the magic of the Maldives at our mouthwatering beach BBQ held under a carpet of stars where you can feast on freshly grilled meat and seafood.
Ideally situated on our Zero Degree Beach with golden sand, amazing sunshine, and a gentle sea breeze, this is the perfect place to savor food from the grill with your feet in the surf, a true delight!
Open on Tuesdays (19h20 – 22h00).
Zero Degree
Zero Degree restaurant and bar is where you’ll find poolside dining at its finest: a simple yet wide menu of international dishes that addresses all cravings from crisp fresh salads to European, Asian, and middle eastern dishes.
Guests can choose to dine barefoot in the water, under a thatched roof, in one of the poolside cabanas swathed in fabric, or of course for the ultimate sun lovers, the sunbeds by the pool. At night, thanks to its incredible LED lighting display, the pool transforms into a myriad of tiny stars, reflecting the incredible night skies for an unforgettable midnight swim.
At this time the bar becomes the social place to be, with live music, DJ, and special events such as open-air movies enjoyed in the pool while the bartenders work their magic from an enticing list of cocktails and guests dance the night away.
Open for Drinks (from 12h00) and Lunch (12h00 – 18h00).
Meal Plans
Half Board includes:
- Breakfast at the Mau Restaurant.
- Dinner at the Magu Restaurant.
A food credit of USD 50 per adult will be provided if guest wish to have dinner at Kai or Ocean Breeze a la carte Restaurants.
Full Board includes:
- Breakfast at the Magu Restaurant.
- Lunch at Zero Degree and Ocean Breeze.
- Dinner at the Magu Restaurant.
A food credit of USD 50 per adult will be provided if guest wish to have dinner at Kai or Ocean Breeze a la carte Restaurants.
The Ayada Crystal Package includes:
- Breakfast at the Magu Restaurat.
- Lunch at Zero Degree and Ocean Breeze.
- Dinner at the Magu Restaurant.
A food credit of USD 50 per adult will be provided if guest wish to have dinner at Kai or Ocean Breeze a la carte Restaurants. Beverage menu available in all outlets until midnight (supplement is applicable on selected menu items).
The Ayada Diamond All Inclusive Package includes:
- Breakfast at the Magu Restaurant.
- Lunch at Zero Degree and Ocean Breeze.
- Dinner is available at Magu Restaurant (buffet) and specialty restaurants Kai, Mizu and Ocean Breeze (supplement is applicable on selected menu items).
- Beverage menu available in all outlets until midnight (supplement is applicable on selected menu items).
- Afternoon tea is available at Zero Degree.
- Sunset cheese and wine pairing available at Ile de Joie.
- Shisha available at Ottoman lounge during selected times.
- Complimentary Diamond mini bar: beer, wine, soft drinks, water and snacks (replenished once daily).
- 1 Complimentary 60 minute Spa treatment per paying adult per stay.
- Two complimentary excursions per person: Aquarium snorkeling and sunset fishing
- Complimentary laundry service.
Activities
Ayada Maldives, Gaafu Atoll – Maldives has a host of activities to enjoy and experience in Maldives. Perfect for the honeymoon of your and your partners dreams.
Entertainment & Sports
Ayada Maldives, Gaafu Atoll – Maldives has a host of entertainment and sporting options to enjoy and experience in Maldives.
WATERSPORTS & ACTIVITIES (* some at a supplement)
- 24-Hour Butler or Guest Relations Services
- 24-Hour In-Villa Dining
- Shopping Arcade (authentic handicrafts, retail items, jewellery and souvenirs)
- Hair salon *
- Clinic with a doctor on call 24 hours a day
- Laundry, dry cleaning and pressing service
- Library offering a range of magazines, books, DVD’s, CD’s and complimentary use of the computers
- Dive centre
- Catamaran sailing
- Canoeing
- Windsurfing *
- Surfing *
- Stand-up paddle
- Waterskiing *
- Fun tubes
- Snorkelling
- Banana rides
- Jet skiing *
- Fitness centre
- Floodlit tennis court
- Yoga Studio for scheduled or private yoga, pilates and aerobics classes
- 3 Jogging tracks measuring 900m, 1200m and 1600m around the island
Ayada Spa
An expansive spa managed by spa experts ESPA is available at Ayada Maldives. This 3500m2 facility offers 8 treatment rooms suitable for double occupancy, a Turkish hammam, Vichy room, steam and sauna, hydrotherapy and a large relaxation area.
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