This very special and very green resort ticks all the boxes if you like it exclusive and intimate and it’s in a prime location to drink in the wonders of the surrounding marine life. The freshly revamped Beach Pool Villas, just steps from the lagoon, bring the outside inside with an open-air garden courtyard.

An organic minimalist aesthetic lets the all-encompassing natural beauty of the area shine. Accommodation has very large private pools, a fully-stocked fridge and a packed wine chiller is ready for sundowner drinks while over-sized swinging daybeds on the terrace call to you for a lazy afternoon snooze. Overwater villas also have three vast terrace hammocks and a glass-bottomed bath; while beach villas boast outdoor bathrooms – complete with a huge tub large enough for two. Each residence features its own private pool, high ceilings, timber interiors and marble floors. For the gadget lovers, Bose sound systems, iPod docks and espresso machines mean you have everything you require at your fingertips.

The overwater spa is a true revelation with its chilled-out, deep joy vibes whilst at the underwater restaurant Sea you can be wowed by a stunning spectacle of aquatic life almost in touching distance over dinner and fine wine from the world’s first underwater wine cellar. Also there’s sizzling teppanyaki and a communal atmosphere at Fire or you can opt for dining by design just for you in a romantic beach or yacht location.

Activities span from relaxing by the substantial 49m pool, sports such as beach badminton, volleyball and tennis to cooking classes and yoga. In addition, excursions to deserted local islands, big game fishing and amazing diving adventures (there’s a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve) are highly recommended.

Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas has been recognised among the best in the 2025 Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards.

Anantara Kihavah: 78 villas

Facilities

Spa

Swimming Pool

Gym

Room Service

Water Sports

PADI Dive Centre

Babysitting Service

Kid's Club

Transfers

Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas is just 35 minutes by sea plane from Malé International Airport.

Food & Drink

Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas has a mix of á la carte and casual dining options and bars to choose from. Relish dinner surrounded by the ocean or enjoy dining at the rooftop bar, the Indian Ocean unfolds before your eyes in four different ways, at Sea.Fire.Spice.Sky.

Sea

Experience the world's first underwater wine cellar and one of a few underwater restaurants. Amazing sea life swims before your eyes whilst you dine. An international gourmet menu accompanied with a choice of wines paired by our Wine Guru provides a truly world-class experience.

Opening hours:
Breakfast: 8:30am-10:30am (on request)
Lunch: 12:00pm- 2:00pm
Dinner: 6:30pm - 10:00pm

Cuisine: Fine dining
Seating capacity: 12

Fire

After a thorough transformation, Field unveils an elevated aesthetic, increased seating capacity, and an enticing new menu. Delight in Japanese and Peruvian cuisines expertly crafted by talented chefs in an overwater atmosphere.

Opening hours:
Dinner: 6:30pm - 10:00pm

Cuisine: Contemporary Japanese/Peruvian
Seating Capacity: 36

Spice

Enjoy Asian haute cuisine in a spectacular over water setting as the sun sets. Watch speciality chefs in the show kitchen and embark on an authentic culinary journey across Asia that offers depth and complexity of flavours. Complement your experience with handcrafted signature cocktails and regional wines curated by our Wine Guru.

Opening hours:
Dinner: 6:30pm - 10:00pm

Cuisine Asian
Seating Capacity: 80

Sky

Ascend for lounge cocktails as a sunset tapestry unfolds. Expand your view of the galaxy at the Maldives' first over water observatory. Stargaze through the Maldives' most powerful telescope. Learn about the constellations and planets with our storytelling SKY Guru. Discover extraordinary experiences that enlighten couple's romance and family adventure.

Opening hours:
12:00pm - 12:00am
Cuisine: international tapas
Seating capacity: 56 including rooftop area

Manzaru

Unwind by one of the Maldives' longest pools, framed by stunning ocean views. Experience elevated poolside service and indulge in Mediterranean cuisine from light daytime dishes to refined evening dining.

Opening hours:
Pool Bar: 9:00am - 6:00pm
Mediterranean Lunch: 12:00 pm - 5:00pm
Dinner: 6:30 pm - 10:00pm

Cuisine: Mediterranean
Seating Capacity: 74

Plates

Breakfasts to suit all palates are available each day at Plates. From light yoghurts and fresh fruits to Champagne, soft cheese and eggs made just the way you like them. Kick start your day with a freshly brewed coffee or refreshing juice. Return for a candlelit dinner savouring a tantalising buffet selection of Maldivian seafood and bold flavours.

Opening hours:
Breakfast: 7:30am - 10:30am
Dinner: 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Cuisine: International and Maldivian
Seating capacity: 116

Childcare

There are a variety of options for children at the Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas.
Children’s menus and babysitting are available on request. For children 3 months and upwards our babysitting service allows parents to enjoy precious time alone in between the many family friendly experiences.

Family Cinema Under the Stars: For a memorable family night, the private alfresco cinema screenings amidst the coconut palms come with a sofa big enough for the whole family. Choose your film in advance from family friendly favourites, golden oldies to the most recent blockbusters and watch them together on a big screen with popcorn and chocolate dipped strawberries.

Kihavah Kids Club

A complimentary Kids' Club for ages three to 11, with its own club house. The island has lots of pathways and space with activities laid on for your little ones, plus a recreation area for teenagers and the whole family with billiards, badminton, volleyball, tennis, life-sized chess, Jenga and games for all ages.

Open 09:00 - 18:00.

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Rooms

Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas has 78 villas to choose from.

Beach Pool Villa

Beach Pool Villas are nestled directly on the sand and are complemented with Thai silks, rich earthy colours and elegant wooded accents. Sail into a good night's sleep aboard an oversized bed dressed in Egyptian cotton with a pillow selected from our luxurious "bedding by design" menu. Features include: expansive bathroom with outdoor shower, bath and rain shower, his and hers walk-in dressing rooms, private swimming pool and sundeck, daybed, dining pavilion, iPod docking station etc. 258m².

Sunset Beach Pool Villa

Set in a prime location to enjoy dramatic Maldivian sunset skies, the Sunset Beach Pool Villa has spacious hallway equipped with a minibar, wine fridge and refreshment facilities. Leading directly into the bedroom and across the hardwood deck to a private pool. These tropical villas each boast dramatic bathrooms with water features, Villa host, king size bed, pillow menu, sundeck with day swing and dining table, his and hers walk-in dressing rooms, flat screen TV and DVD player, Bose sound system and iPod docking station, Espresso machine. 258 m².

Over Water Pool Villa

The Over Water Pool Villas are built out of groove-lined timber, with high ceilings and hardwood floors. Features include: king sized beds with the finest cotton and a pillow menu, expansive bathroom with outdoor shower, bath and rain shower, his and hers walk-in dressing rooms, private swimming pool and sundeck, daybed, dining pavilion, complimentary high-speed wireless internet access, iPod docking station, satellite TV with LCD screen and DVD player, selection of reading materials and board games, In-suite bar, wine chiller, espresso machine and tea making facilities and Villa host. 258 m².

Sunset Over Water Pool Villa

Experience over water living while watching the sun set when staying in these sought-after pool villas. The accommodation has a secluded deck and dazzling views from your private pool. Take in the horizon from your private sundeck or glide from the pool to the ocean down steps leading directly into the water. Features include: Villa host, king size bed, pillow menu, sundeck with day swing, sun loungers and dining table, private pool, glass bottomed bathtub, outdoor rain shower, over water hammock, his and hers walk-in dressing rooms, flat screen TV and DVD player Bose sound system and iPod docking station, Espresso machine. 258 m².

Family Beach Pool Villa

Spacious Family Beach Pool Villas are ideal for a luxury family getaway, with comfortable accommodation for two adults and up to three young children. The master bedroom with a sumptuous king size bed features a bathroom with indoor and outdoor showers, alongside an open air bathtub that is sunken into a shallow pond. The second bedroom features twin single beds and a daybed, and adjoins a second bathroom with both a semi-indoor and outdoor shower. Both bedrooms open onto the generous sun deck, where families can relax on loungers, share a meal in the open sided dining pavilion, and play in the infinity edge pool that extends out to a white powdery beach. 412m².

Two Bedroom Beach Pool Residence

These ultra-luxe Residences sport cool marble floors out to the palm shaded swinging daybed by the side of your private infinity pool. There`s indoor and outdoor rain showers, a sunken tub of the partially open-air bathroom, an oversized king master bedroom, a double queen guest bedroom as well as a separate living room. These accommodations are an ideal choice for families and small groups. A stay in a Kihavah residence also includes the service of a 24-hour butler. 785m².

Two Bedroom Over Water Pool Residence

Decorated in tranquil blues and greens with polished timber interiors, these Residences boast outdoor daybeds and an expansive living room. Feature two bedrooms (1 king and 1 twin) with the finest cotton and a pillow menu, expansive bathroom with outdoor shower, bath and rain shower, his and hers walk-in dressing rooms, private swimming pool and sundeck, daybed, dining pavilion, complimentary high-speed wireless internet access, iPod docking station, satellite TV with LCD screen and DVD player, selection of reading materials and board games, in-suite bar, wine chiller, espresso machine and tea making facilities and villa host. 861m².

Three Bedroom Beach Pool Residence

One of a kind and the pinnacle of beachside living with ultimate privacy for families and small groups. The central villa with lounge, dining and butler kitchen areas, opens onto covered verandas and expansive gardens that lead to the beach and lagoon. A shaded sala, a large pool and Jacuzzi, as well as al fresco dining pavilion and a BBQ station offer spectacular vantage points from which enjoy private outdoor terrace or beach dining day and night. With palm-shaded hammocks and beachside loungers, this three-bedroom Maldivian beach residence offers a slice of exotic paradise steps away from the ocean's edge and serviced by a personal Villa Host on hand 24 hours a day. 1736m².

Four Bedroom Beach Pool Residence

Four bedrooms unfold across a landscaped garden to feature inviting outdoor and indoor living spaces. A Three Bedroom Beach Pool Residence connects through an adjoining Beach Pool Villa. The central villa with lounge, dining and butler kitchen areas, opens onto covered verandas and expansive gardens that lead to the beach and lagoon. A shaded sala, a large pool and Jacuzzi, as well as al fresco dining pavilion and a BBQ station offer spectacular vantage points from which enjoy private outdoor terrace or beach dining day and night. A pathway and connecting door leads to a separate beach pool villa for the fourth bedroom. With relaxation salas and beachside loungers, this four-bedroom combination beach residence offers an exclusive retreat-within-a-retreat just steps away from the ocean`s edge and serviced by a personal Villa Host on hand 24 hours a day. 2994m²

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