Anantara Dhigu, Maldives

Anantara, which means ‘without end’ in Sanskrit not only evokes a sense of freedom, movement and harmony in all its properties; here at Dhigu it also reflects the measure of choice at hand – in activites, restaurants and bars, as well as easy access to nearby sister resorts, Veli and Naladhu. Prepare to do it all or absolutely nothing at…

Dhigufinolhu, South Male Atoll
The resort is located on the island of Dhigufinolhu in the South Male Atoll, 21 kilometres from Malé International Airport, or a 35-minute speedboat journey away.

It’s starting to sound clichéd but the water is gentle and endlessly blue, and the sand, powdery soft

A generously sized fresh water pool surrounded by timber decking, parasoled recliners and the Aqua bar with pool side service is located on the fringe of the beach

Spa, boutique, cooking school, yoga and meditation, fitness centre, tennis, volleyball, badminton, library with internet access, snorkelling, an array of watersports (high speed windsurfing, fishing, parasailing, kayaking, water skiing, sailing, jet ski, diving – charges apply for some), PADI dive centre

A total of 110 villas and suites (37 Sunrise Beach Villas, 20 Sunset Beach Villas, 2 Sunset Pool Villas, 6 Anantara Pool Villas, 2 Anantara Over Water Pool Villas, 5 Two Bedroom Anantara Pool Villas, 19 Sunrise Over Water Suites, 19 Sunset Over Water Suites)
In all villas and suites: Private terrace with sun loungers and dining area, terrazzo bathtub, king-sized bed, dressing room area, flat-screen satellite TV, CD/DVD player, iPod docking station, mini bar, tea & coffee making facilities, in-room safe, internet access

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Fushi Cafe – under the open lofty rotunda lavish breakfasts with live cooking stations and buffet dinners are served
Fuddan Fusion Grill – torches up smoky sweetness of fresh caught seafood and aged prime cuts from Japan and Australia for lunch and dinner over the water’s edge
Terrazzo – open for dinner only, the menu features wood-fired pizzas, homemade ravioli with lobster, tossed-at-your-table Caesar salads, all paired with Italian wines
Aqua – when you’re swimming in the pool, Aqua will look after your every rehydration need
Dining by Design – this is where you get to choose your private dining experience and setting, and you’re not limited to the grounds of Dhigu, there are countless quiet nooks at sister property Veli too

Nine over-water stilted spa suites sets the scene for holistic mind and body relaxation

Although there is family-friendly vibe, couples who love to have the option to it all or nothing at all, will be spoiled for choice

The resort is family-friendly; the DhoniKidz Club offer a great programme for children aged between 3-11 y/o. Babysitting is available with prior booking. Baby cots and rollaway beds available