Niyama Private Islands Maldives Hotel - Olhuveli (Dhaalu Atoll)
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5-star private island resort with the world's first underwater restaurant and a private surf wave
Dining
Niyama Maldives is home to the world's first underwater restaurant, Subsix, where guests dine 6 meters below the ocean surface. The resort also offers the only Afro Latin restaurant in the Maldives, Tribal, serving game meats and bold flavors. Additional dining options include eight restaurants in total, such as the treetop Asian restaurant Nest and the beachfront BLU, each with dedicated chefs and themed menus.
Activities & Entertainment
The resort operates the first underwater nightclub in the Maldives, hosting glow parties and champagne breakfasts beneath the sea. Surfing enthusiasts have exclusive access to a private wave called Vodi, a left-hand point break with consistent conditions. Other activities include a full dive center offering PADI courses, sunset cruises, jet skiing, and an in-house astronomer for stargazing sessions.
Accommodations
Niyama Private Islands offers spacious beach and overwater pavilions with direct lagoon access and private pools. Villas on the sunset side of Chill Island provide calm waters and powdery sand, while those near the spa enjoy the smoothest beaches. Each villa includes a personalized bicycle, a popcorn machine, complimentary ice cream, and a dedicated Thakuru (butler) on WhatsApp for instant service.
Kids & Family
The resort has the largest kids club in the Maldives, catering to children from 12 months to 12 years with interactive activities like cooking classes, scavenger hunts, and a splash pad. A dedicated teens room, family villas with connecting options, and babysitting services make it suitable for multi-generational trips. The club staff can drop children back to the villa in a buggy, giving parents flexibility.
Wellness & Spa
The Drift Spa offers a full menu of treatments including Ayurveda, Shirodhara oil massages, and IV infusion therapy in a garden setting overlooking the ocean. Guests can join daily yoga classes held at the Surf Shack, SUP yoga, and personal training sessions. The spa also provides multi-day wellness retreats, a sauna, steam room, and open-air bath for relaxation.
- Location: Dhaalu Atoll, 45-minute seaplane from Malé
- Rooms: Beach and overwater pavilions with private pools
- Dining: 8 restaurants including Subsix underwater and Tribal Afro Latin
- Activities: Private surf wave Vodi, underwater nightclub, dive center
- Kids: Largest kids club in Maldives, ages 12 months to 12 years
- Wellness: Drift Spa with Ayurveda, IV therapy & multi-day retreats
Rooms and availability
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Room size:
1455 sq. feet
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed and 1 Sofa bed
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Coffee machine
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Room size:
2050 sq. feet
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed and 1 Sofa bed
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Shower
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Private pool
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Room size:
2745 sq. feet
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed and 1 Sofa bed
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Shower
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Private pool
Essential information about Niyama Private Islands Maldives Hotel
| 💵 Lowest room price | 1260 US$ |
| 📏 Distance to center | 100 yd |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 35.8 mi |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Thimarafushi, tmf |
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