Anantara Dhigu, South Male Atoll, Maldives
Land in a Maldives resort paradise, surrounded by turquoise waters. Take a morning plunge in the private pool of your over-water villa. Kayak to lunch on a desert island. Let the beauty of Anantara touch you in the Maldives. Nestled on Dhigu island in the South Malé Atoll, Anantara Dhigu Resort & Spa, Maldives is a brief 35 minutes by speedboat from Malé International Airport. Here, stylish villas, over-water suites and luxurious beach bungalows fringe tranquil lagoons. Celebrate the Maldives with Anantara, discovering the ultimate tropical island getaway with brilliant coral reefs and water sport adventures.
Room Type
Sunset Pool Villas

Our Sunset Pool Villas comprise 162 square metres of prime luxury accommodation on Dhigu beach in the Maldives. Lounge on your own stretch of powder white sand, cool down in the villa’s private plunge pool or take a stroll round the lush tropical island.
Each Sunset Pool Villa at Anantara Dhigu Maldives is designed to offer the utmost in five-star resort comfort, with locally sourced high-quality décor and an array of guest amenities. Facilities stretch from a terrazzo tub, outdoor rain shower and dressing room area to modern conveniences including flat-screen satellite TV, MP3 player, CD/DVD player, and mini bar.
Villas features:
- Spacious 162sqm villa
- Sunset views
- Private rear garden plunge pool
- Sun terrace with sun loungers and dining area
- Terrazzo bathtub
- King-sized bed
- Dressing room area
- Flat-screen satellite TV
- CD/DVD player
- MP3 player
- Mini bar
Sunrise/Sunset Over Water Suites

Suspended above the crystal clear water of the Indian Ocean, your 132 square metre Over Water Suite is designed to offer the utmost luxury Maldives experience. Witness glorious sunrises or sunsets, depending on the aspect of the suite, from your personal over water sun deck. Lie back in the tub or take a swim in the crystal turquoise sea thanks to direct lagoon access.
Each of Anantara Dhigu Maldives’ Over Water Suites features a spacious indoor bathroom with lagoon views, a dressing room area, indoor and outdoor seating areas, and private sun loungers facing out to sea. In-room amenities include flat-screen satellite TV, MP3 player, CD/DVD player, and a mini bar.
Room Features:
- 132sqm floor space
- Sunrise or sunset views
- Private terrace with sun loungers and dining area
- Bathtub
- King-sized bed
- Dining area
- Dressing room area
- Flat-screen satellite TV
- CD/DVD player
- MP3 player
- Mini bar
Sunrise/Sunset Beachfront Villas

Reminiscent of the idyllic Maldives resort bungalow, Anantara Dhigu Maldives’ 110 square metre Beach Villas are positioned to catch either the perfect sunrise or sunset off the shores of Dhigu. Watch the sky light up from you own sun terrace complete with sun loungers and a dining area for two.
Indoors, you’ll be delighted with the large outdoor bathroom featuring a terrazzo bathtub semi indoor shower and outdoor rain shower, tropical vegetation, as well as a dressing room and minibar area behind the king bed. The classic island style of our luxury Maldives resort villa belies a host of modern comforts, including flat screen satellite TV, MP3 player, CD/DVD player, and mini bar.
Sunrise/Sunset Beachfront Villas feature:
- Generous 110sqm beach villa
- Sunrise or sunset views
- Private terrace with sun loungers and dining area
- Terrazzo bathtub
- Garden area
- King-sized bed
- Dressing room area
- Flat-screen satellite TV
- CD/DVD player
- MP3 player
- Mini bar
Anantara Pool Villas

180 square metres of laid-back comfort awaits guests at the Anantara Pool Villas. Each of these beachfront Maldives villas features a plunge pool positioned just steps away from a white sandy beach. Catch the first rays of daylight each morning from the sun terrace complete with day bed, sun loungers and dining area.
Anantara Dhigu Maldives completes the five-star resort experience with in-room comforts such as a terrazzo bathtub, separate dressing room area and king bed. Other facilities include flat screen satellite TV, MP3 player, CD/DVD player, and mini bar.
Villas features:
- Sizable 180sqm pool villa
- Sunset views
- Private plunge pool and garden
- Sun terrace with sun loungers and dining area
- Terrazzo bathtub
- King-sized bed
- Dressing room
- Flat-screen satellite TV
- CD/DVD player
- MP3 player
- Mini bar
Two Bedroom Anantara Pool Villas

Spanning 400 square metres, the Two Bedroom Anantara Pool Villas offer total comfort for either families with older children or groups of friends. Taking in awe-inspiring views of the Indian Ocean at sunset, these Maldives villas come with a private plunge pool, outer connecting the two beach villas is an expansive beachside deck with sun loungers and verdant tropical gardens that wrap around the space.
Two adjoining sunset side beach villas, each comprising a bedroom with king bed, dressing room, bathroom with terrazzo tub, extra beds and baby cot on request. Indulge in world-class cuisine amid this glorious al fresco setting, or retire indoors where you’ll find flat-screen satellite TV, MP3 player, CD/DVD player, and a mini bar in each bungalow.
Villas features:
- Contemporary and spacious 400sqm outer connecting beach villa
- Spectacular Sunset views
- Private pool and garden
- Private terrace with sun loungers and dining area
- Terrazzo bathtub in each villa
- 2 bedrooms with king-sized beds
- 2 dressing room areas
- Flat-screen satellite TV
- CD/DVD player
- MP3 player
- Mini bar
The Spa
Anantara Spa
Anantara. Derived from the ancient Sanskrit meaning ‘without end', evoking the freedom, movement and harmony that form the spirit of the Anantara experience.
Rooted in the timeless healing traditions of the world's richest cultures, Anantara Spas are designed to restore balance and harmony between body and mind in an oasis of beauty, grace and tranquillity. Intoxicating aromas of the world's most exotic elixirs and oils are used in treatments designed to deliver radiance, healing and a quiet sense of inner and outer well-being.
Discover your private ritual for serenity at Anantara Spa.
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Dinning
Fuddan Fusion Grill
Sample the freshest seafood scooped straight from the ocean or feast on imported steaks at this lively fusion grill. Prime aged imported cuts from Japan and Australia. Maldivian prawns, Wahoo and lobster. Facing the inner turquoise reef of Dhigu, the grill offers plentiful ways to enjoy top cuisine. Flame grilled, tandoori, wok sautéed, fired in a wood oven. Tell us how you like it prepared or ask for our suggestions.
Open for Lunch 12.30-2.30 pm and 6.30-11.00 pm for Dinner daily.
Terrazo
Italy comes to the tropics in this intimate Italian bistro. Perched high overlooking the Indian Ocean on Dhigu Island, Terrazzo specialises in Italian cuisine, fashioned by chefs who are experts with traditional ingredients and techniques. Savour wood-fired pizzas, homemade pastas or our signature seafood spread, accompanied by wines from the northern and southern regions of Italy. Tuscan, Roman and Milanese selections, all enjoyed with sweeping views across the reef.
Open for Dinner 6.30-11.00 pm daily.
Aqua
Located poolside on Dhigu, Aqua provides relaxed poolside refreshment and a stylish snack menu. Alternatively, swim up to the bar and create your own cocktail from our innovative recipes. Early evening ushers in the picturesque Indian Ocean sunsets whilst you savour a drink in our upper lounge.
Open 10.00 am to 12 midnight daily.
Dining by Design
A banquet on the beach, a candlelit picnic on your own stretch of sand or desert island. A barbecue with your personal chef on your terrace. Global cuisine meets a tropical paradise. Let Anantara plan a romantic dinner for two in countless, secluded getaways - at Anantara Dhigu or at our sister resort, Anantara Veli.
Fushi Cafe
Greet the Maldivian morning sunrise, at the Fushi Café on the white sandy beach of Dhigu Island. Enjoy informal dining at leisure, including American breakfast buffets and themed Maldivian dinner buffets set to the tune of the Bodhu Beru band.
Open 7.00-10.30 am for Breakfast and 6.30-9.30 pm for Dinner daily.
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Facilities
Beachside Yoga
Gain physical poise and mental peace through ancient exercises drawn from centuries of traditional South Asian wisdom. Yoga for beginners is available from our professional instructors beachside while more seasoned aficionados can take it up a notch with a private session - one of our signature Maldives resort activities.
Area Excursions
Area Excursions
Rediscover what it means to relax. Or, let the stunning island surroundings invigorate you with our array of Maldives resort activities.
Surf without the crowds on one of the last natural wonders of the earth, where you can feel as though the waves belong only to you.
Take up windsurfing on the placid lagoon. Dive into the unexplored world of marine life in our crystal-clear waters. Stroll through the markets of bustling Malé. Explore even more undiscovered islands. Choose your own adventure!
Boutique
Boutique
You may be thousands of miles away from it all, but our boutique on Dhigu brings the world to you, with the bare necessities and exotic goods and handicrafts from across Asia and the Indian Subcontinent.
Dhoni Kids Club
Dhoni Kids Club
Open for children from the ages of 3 to 12, the Dhoni kids club keeps our youngest guests entertained during their holidays with an action-packed programme featuring a variety of beach and outdoor activities, creative crafts and games that are fun, educational and culturally enriching. All are under the supervision of our Kids' Coordinator. Children aged three or under are welcome when accompanied by an adult. Childcare services are available for a fee.
Fitness
Fitness
Our fitness centre and gym is equipped with everything you need to keep you looking and feeling good. Rejuvenate your body as you work out alone or with your personal trainer.
Library
Library
No need for sunblock in our stylish showpiece library, where you can sink into a plush armchair and enjoy a new novel or catch up on all that is going on back in the ‘real world' on our computers with high-speed Internet.
Morning Meditation
Morning Meditation
Clear your mind and achieve a sense of heightened well-being with gentle stretching and meditation to start off your day. At our guided meditation sessions on the beach, you'll catch the island as it awakens. Draw inspiration from the gorgeous island surrounds.
Swimming
Swimming
Slide into the tranquil waters of our stunning freshwater infinity-edge pool situated right on the beach's edge. Gaze out across the expanse of an aquamarine sea as you float, soak or splash your worries away. Protected by outer reefs, the shallow waters of our large lagoon offers an ideal spot for wading, floating or a relaxed swim.
Tennis
Tennis
Our floodlit tennis courts mean that you can continue with a doubles match even after the sun sets. Our fitness centre staff are at hand to provide lessons for beginners or a little bit of a challenge if you're looking for a partner.
Volleyball & Badminton
Volleyball & Badminton
Feeling waterlogged? Landlubbers can always take part in a pick-up match of volleyball or badminton on the beach - just let us know and we'll provide the nets and equipment and turn a strip of beach into your court.
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