Anantara Dhigu Resort & Spa – Maldives

Anantara Dhigu Aerial

Along with the Anantara Veli Resort on a nearby island, the Anantara Dhigu Resort & Spa is one of the finest 5-star hotels in the Maldives. They offer 40 overwater villas and suites along with 70 additional beach villas and suites, making this an unusually large luxury complex.

The setting is stunning, and the infinity-edge bathtub-for-two in each of the overwater suites and villas makes for unforgettable memories of a holiday in paradise. There are 5 different restaurants plus 4 more just a short and free water taxi ride away, so there’s little chance of getting bored with the food. In addition there is a wide array of water sports and activities available, so while this is an ideal honeymoon resort, it’s also well suited to active types as well.

Location

The Anantara Dhigu Resort & Spa is located 21 kilometers south of the main island of Malé in the Maldives.

Rooms/villas/suites

38 Sunrise/Sunset Overwater Suites
Area: 1,420 sq ft (132 m²) including private terrace

2 Anantara Overwater Pool Villas
Area: 1,960 sq ft (182 m²) including private terrace and infinity-edge private pool

70 island villas and suites

Special room features

  • Beds: One kingsize
  • Wi-Fi: Available
  • Entertainment system: Flat-screen TV, CD/DVD and MP3 player
  • Room service: 24 hours
  • Espresso machine
  • Minibar
  • Private waterfront sundeck
  • Infinity-edge tub for two with a view
  • Separate shower
  • Outdoor shower on deck
  • Sofa
  • Dining room
  • Dual vanities in dressing room

Rates

  • Low season online specials from US$493 per night
  • High season online specials from US$900 per night

Restaurants and bars

  • Fushi Café
  • Fuddan Fusion Grill
  • Terrazzo
  • Aqua
  • Dining by Design

At nextdoor Anantara Veli Resort

  • Baan Huraa
  • 73 Degrees
  • Dhoni
  • Geckos

Resort features

  • Diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Parasailing
  • Kayaking
  • Catamarans
  • Sailing
  • Speedboats
  • Jet skis
  • Beachside yoga
  • Boutique
  • Cooking school
  • Dhoni Kids Club
  • Fitness
  • Library
  • Morning meditation
  • Infinity-edge pool
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball & badminton
  • Wedding facilities and packages

Spa

Anantara Spa Dhigu is located in overwater suites and offers full 5-star service and many massage and treatment options.

Nearby activities

  • Island hopping
  • Island picnic
  • Malé excursions
  • Sunset cruise
  • Sunset handline fishing

What the reviews say

As one of the Maldives’ finest resorts, it’s not surprising that reviews for the Anantara Dhigu hotel are extremely positive. Most describe the setting as stunning and the rooms, particularly the overwater villas and suites, as huge and extremely well appointed.

Service also gets high marks, as does the food at the many restaurants at both adjoining resorts, though of course there are a few people who were disappointed in at least some aspects of their stay. Still, the Anatara Dhigu Resort deserves its reputation for excellence and it seems it almost always delivers.

Getting there

To reach the Anantara Dhigu Resort & Spa you’ll need to fly to the main Malé International Airport in the Maldives. From there you’ll be met by hotel staff who will put you on a private speedboat for the 35-minute ride to the small island where the resort lies.

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Video tour of a water villa at the Anantara Dhigu Resort

Photo gallery of the Anantara Dhigu Resort