What is the underwater spa at Huvafen Fushi?

The Lime Spa at Huvafen Fushi is home to the world's first underwater spa, with two couples treatment rooms set 7 metres below the surface of the Indian Ocean. Guests receive massages and holistic treatments while surrounded by panoramic views of the coral reef and marine life through floor-to-ceiling glass walls. The spa has eight treatment rooms in total including four single treatment rooms and two couples treatment rooms above water, as well as hot and cold hydrotherapy facilities. The underwater spa was pioneered by Huvafen Fushi when the resort opened in 2004 and remains one of the most extraordinary wellness experiences available anywhere in the world.

Where is Huvafen Fushi located and how do you get there?

Huvafen Fushi is located on Nakatchafushi Island in North Malé Atoll, just 26 km from Velana International Airport (MLE). The resort is accessible by a 30-minute shared or private speedboat transfer. Upon arrival in Malé, the resort's airport team meets guests at the arrivals hall and escorts them to a private airport lounge before their departure. The island operates on a unique time zone one hour ahead of Malé, which means guests enjoy later sunsets and more daylight hours during their stay.

What makes Huvafen Fushi unique compared to other Maldives resorts?

Huvafen Fushi introduced three concepts to the Maldives that permanently changed luxury hospitality in the archipelago: the world's first underwater spa, the first private plunge pool in every villa, and the first dedicated personal butler — known as a Thakuru — assigned exclusively to each guest. The resort is also home to Vinum, the Maldives' first subterranean wine cellar, and RAW, one of the very few 100% raw and organic overwater restaurants in the world. The house reef, just 25 metres from the beach, is rated among the best in North Malé Atoll with dramatic coral walls, stingrays, reef sharks, and over 15 dive sites within a 40-minute radius.

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Huvafen Fushi

Huvafen Fushi blurs the boundaries between sea and sky, land and lagoon — a Maldives island haven that is the stuff that dreams are made of, only a 30-minute speedboat ride from the airport, with no disturbance from flight or boat paths, where private chefs serve guests on a sandbank beneath the stars, sommeliers whisk them off on a wine flight beneath the ground, and clownfish dart past massage tables beside the coral reef. Conveniently located in the North Malé Atoll, Huvafen Fushi supports local communities by sourcing products from local island suppliers wherever possible — including seafood and fresh produce — and invites younger community members to participate in the Dream Journey apprenticeship programme.

World’s First Underwater Spa — SPAQUARIUM — Home to the world’s first under-the-sea spa, where treatment rooms overlook the reef and every element is inspired by the ocean, with therapists trained by acclaimed massage expert Beata Aleksandrowicz using techniques adopted by many spas globally.
Vinum — Maldives’ First Underground Wine Cellar — Holding an impressive collection of 6,000 bottles, Vinum is a striking candlelit underground space and gallery of wines, offering unique private dining experiences including tasting menus with matched wines and antipasti and cheese pairing.
World’s Only Private Underwater Dining Venue — Guests can dine eight metres below the ocean surface at Immerse Latitude 4, with views of the marine life before them, in what is the world’s only private underwater restaurant.

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Resort Features

World's First Underwater Spa — SPAQUARIUM (Treatment Rooms Overlooking the Reef)

World's Only Private Underwater Restaurant — Immerse Latitude 4

Maldives' First Underground Wine Cellar — Vinum (6,000 Bottles)

All 46 Bungalows & Pavilions with Private Plunge Pools

Outstanding House Reef (25 Metres from Beach — Turtles, Nurse Sharks & Coral Gardens)

Resident Marine Biologist & Coral Adoption Programme

Dream Maker Concierge Service (Virtual Pre-Arrival & On-Island)

Member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH)

Facilities

SPAQUARIUM — World's First Underwater Spa & Overwater Treatment Pavilions

24-Hour Overwater Gym

Overwater Yoga Pavilion

PADI-Certified Dive Centre

Infinity Swimming Pool

Recreations

Scuba Diving & Snorkelling (Outstanding House Reef 25m from Beach)

Windsurfing, Sailing & Kayaking (Complimentary Non-Motorized Water Sports)

Deep-Sea Fishing & Sunset Cruises

Guided Snorkelling with Resident Marine Biologist

Yoga Classes & Overwater Fitness Sessions

Location

Dining

SALT

Considered one of the best restaurants in Maldives, SALT blends elegant Japanese dining with distinct Latin influences. Settle into a relaxed Izakaya-style environment, poised over the sea, then uncover the epicurean secrets of Salt as the sun dips below the horizon.

VINUM

A treasure trove of rare vintages deep below the sea. The Maldives’ first underground wine cellar. Sample exquisite tastings and six-course gourmet dinners in a space like no other.

RAW

Balanced, wholesome, fresh. Enjoy the ease of overwater organic bistro dining.

CELSIUS

Relaxed global dining at a literally overwater restaurant, open for breakfast and dinner. Limited seating bestows a sense of intimacy on every meal.

FOGLIANI’S

Italian wood-fired pizza served under the canopy of a coconut grove. Rejoice at homemade Italian classics while ensconced by your floral entourage. An idyllic nook for couples or families.

DIGGING BEACH DINNER

An exquisite sunken table hand-carved into the sand is the setting for this most magical of private dining experiences.

INFINITY SEAFOOD SENSATION

Treat yourself to a seafood feast set beside the skylit waters of the infinity pool.

ROCK DINNER

Wander out to your own rock island and dine at a table set for two. Enjoy a truly bespoke menu, paired with the perfect wines.

IMMERSE…LATITUDE 4° UNDERWATER DINNER

Have an evening to remember when you dine in our signature underwater dining experience.

SANDBANK LUNCH

Enjoy lunch on a small sandbank surrounded by the vast blue sea, perhaps with a leisurely snorkel to build an appetite beforehand.

SANDBANK DINNER

It doesn’t get more romantic than this: dinner on your private islet.

Wellness

SPA

DIVE INTO HIDDEN TRANQUILITY

Undiscovered serenity lives by the sea in our underwater and overwater spa facilities. Every Huvafen Spa therapist has undergone intensive training with acclaimed massage expert Beata Aleksandrowicz: techniques adopted by many spas globally that will melt away your stress leaving you renewed.