What's South Ari Atoll like?
There's a lot visitors like about South Ari Atoll, especially its beaches and restaurants. Enjoy fun activities like snorkeling and coral reef exploring. You can easily spend a relaxing day visiting Gaathafushi Island and Harbor Green Zone. There's plenty more to see, including sights like Bikini Beach and Maafushivaru Island Beach.
Where are the best places to stay in South Ari Atoll?
Here are our travelers' top 5 places to stay in South Ari Atoll:
Mirihi Island Resort, in Mirihi
Upscale beachfront resort with bar/lounge- Free breakfast • Free WiFi • 2 restaurants • Spa • Walkable location
Bliss Dhigurah, in Dhigurah
3-star Dhigurah guesthouse with private beach- Free WiFi • Restaurant • Spa • 2 spa tubs • Family friendly
LUX* South Ari Atoll, in Dhidhoofinolhu Island
Upscale resort- Free WiFi • 7 restaurants • 2 bars • Spa • Walkable location
Vilamendhoo Island Resort & Spa, in Vilamendhoo Island
Vilamendhoo Island beachfront resort with spa, free children's club- Free breakfast • Free WiFi • 2 beach bars • 2 outdoor pools • Comfy beds
Outrigger Maldives Maafushivaru Resort, in Maafushivaru
Maafushivaru beachfront resort with spa, beach bar- Free breakfast • Free beach cabanas • Free WiFi • 4 restaurants • Attentive staff
What is there to see around South Ari Atoll?
- Bikini Beach (10.7 mi/17.2 km from the city center)
- Maafushivaru Island Beach (11.3 mi/18.2 km from the city center)
- Maafushivaru Island Jetty (11.4 mi/18.3 km from the city center)
- Vakarufalhi Island Beach (13.1 mi/21.1 km from the city center)
- Dhigurah Beach (16 mi/25.7 km from the city center)
Other Popular South Ari Atoll Attractions
- Gaathafushi Island
- Great Banyan Tree
- Ranveli Beach
- Dhangethi Beach
- Fihalholi Beach