Private villas, remarkable marine life and one of the Maldives’ most distinctive dining experiences.
Where
Baa Atoll, UNESCO Biosphere Reserve
Transfer
35-minute seaplane from Malé
Villas
80, every one with a private pool
House reef
Yes — a few steps from the villas
Children
Kids' club ages 4–12
Signature
SEA underwater restaurant
Anantara Kihavah combines a protected Baa Atoll setting with polished pool-villa living and one of the Maldives' defining dining experiences beneath the sea.
The island sits within the UNESCO-designated Baa Atoll, an area valued for rich marine life and seasonal encounters around Hanifaru Bay. Transfers are generally by seaplane from Malé, turning the arrival into the first view of the atolls.
Kihavah works for travellers who want a private-villa retreat without feeling confined to it. Pair a water villa with a few carefully chosen experiences—underwater dining, a private cruise and Baa Atoll marine time—rather than overfilling the week.
Every villa is designed around private outdoor space and a pool. Overwater villas place the lagoon at the edge of the deck, while beach villas offer larger gardens, direct sand access and a stronger sense of tropical seclusion.
On the beach
Private infinity pool, al fresco bathroom, direct beach access, villa host, sunset Beach Pool Villa variant positioned for sunset viewing.
SuitsCouples who want more space, greenery and privacy than a water villa, or anyone uneasy sleeping over water.
Over water
Private overwater pool, direct lagoon access, glass-bottomed bathtub, villa host, sunset Over Water Pool Villa variant with sunset views.
SuitsHoneymooners and couples for whom the overwater setting is the point of the trip.
Over water
Same size as the Over Water Pool Villa, outdoor private lounge, overwater hammock, villa host.
SuitsFamilies who want the overwater experience without taking two villas.
On the beach
Same size as the Beach Pool Villa, kids' sleeping quarter, direct beach access, villa host.
SuitsFamilies with younger children who want sand rather than a deck over deep water.
On the beach
Two ensuite bedrooms, special kids' amenities, private pool.
SuitsTwo couples travelling together, or families with older children who want their own room.
Sizes and occupancy are the resort's published guidelines. The categories, prices and exact occupancy rules offered for your dates come from our partner's live system when you check availability; larger residences with separate living rooms also exist and are quoted on request.
Underwater restaurant and wine cellar
A dining room set below the surface and surrounded by the sea, reached through what the resort describes as the world's first underwater wine cellar. International fine dining with a caviar focus. Breakfast on request, lunch and dinner; closed on Fridays.
Dinner is adults-only except on Mondays and Thursdays.
Ask us to request your SEA dinner when the booking is confirmed, not on arrival.
Rooftop bar with overwater observatory
Rooftop bar with cocktails, tapas and light bites, open from midday to midnight. Beside it is what the resort describes as the Maldives' first overwater observatory, with a telescope the resort calls the most powerful in the Maldives and a resident SKY Guru who leads stargazing sessions.
Sunset drinks and a stargazing session on the same evening.
Stargazing sessions run on a schedule; book through your villa host early in the stay in case of cloud.
Teppanyaki restaurant and Asian show kitchen in the same overwater complex
FIRE is the teppanyaki restaurant: chefs cook at the counter under a thatched roof, with Japanese and Peruvian dishes. SPICE is the Asian kitchen with tandoori, curries and wok dishes, open-air over the water. Both serve dinner only.
Dinner only, 6.30 pm – 10.00 pm.
Poolside Mediterranean and the main all-day restaurant
Manzaru serves Mediterranean lunch by the main pool until 5 pm and dinner from 6.30 pm. Breakfast is served 7.30 am – 11.00 am in the main restaurant.
Where most included breakfasts and dinners are taken.
The house reef is a short swim from the villas. Its Yellow Wall is a vertical section dropping to about 25 metres, though most of the marine life sits shallow enough to see while snorkelling. PADI Discover Scuba and Open Water courses are offered.
Hanifaru Bay is about 20 minutes by speedboat. In season, plankton gathers in the bay and mantas feed in large numbers; snorkelling only, no diving, under ranger supervision.
SeasonRoughly May to November. Sightings are never guaranteed and the bay closes when conditions require.
Guided evening sessions at the telescope beside SKY, suitable for children as well as couples.
Six treatment pavilions stand over the lagoon. The spa is open 10 am – 8 pm and offers Ayurvedic treatments, yoga and multi-day wellness journeys, with visiting practitioners through the year.
Sunset cruises, dolphin-watching trips, half-day big-game fishing and private charter of the resort's 24-metre yacht; kayaks, jet skis and SeaDarts from the water-sports centre. Tennis and a 9-metre climbing wall on land.
Kihavah is a couples' resort that genuinely accommodates children rather than a family resort. The Thiththi Boli Kids' Club takes ages 4–12 (10:00–18:00 daily) with marine-biology course among the activities. Teenagers can use the resort's recreation facilities: recreation area with billiards, life-sized chess, badminton, volleyball, jenga, 9-metre climbing wall. We have not verified a dedicated teen club. Children's amenities are provided in the family villas and babysitting is offered, from three months old. Family villa categories exist on both beach and water. SEA dinner is adults-only except Mondays and Thursdays. This matters if the restaurant is the reason you are choosing the island.
Fly into Velana International Airport, Malé. Weather-dependent and daytime only. Arranged by the resort once it has your international flight details. The flight to Kihavah takes about 35 minutes. The resort arranges a domestic flight (to Dharavandhoo, Baa Atoll's airport) followed by a speedboat for guests landing after 3.30 pm. Schedules are confirmed by the resort.
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