Dhaalu Atoll
Distance from Airport : 177 KM
Numbers of Rooms : 134
Recommended for : Honeymoon Diving Luxury Spa Surfing Family Weddings
Set across two spacious private islands, appropriately named Play and Chill, connected only by a single wooden bridge across the Indian Ocean, Niyama Private Islands is a truly special Maldivian resort in the south-western atoll of Dhaalu. Surrounded by the Indian Ocean’s iconic blue topaz waters, Niyama offers guests the tranquillity and paradisiacal surroundings synonymous with the Maldives as well as a refreshing sense of discovery, stimulation and fun. The twin islands take barefoot luxury to an exotic new level with their distinctive edgy feel and extraordinary range of activities which allow the stylish, aspirational traveller to expand on the traditional Maldivian itinerary.
The beauty of a dual island setting is that space at Niyama is in abundance. For those seeking solitude and privacy, Chill is home to the hotel’s DRIFT spa, a true sanctuary at sea with six over water treatment rooms all with soaring views across the ocean. From Chill, guests can also visit the hotel’s fine dining restaurant Edge which is set 1km out at sea and only accessible by boat. In addition, the hotel’s studios provide the perfect luxury hideaway in which to escape the stresses of everyday life. Spacious, stylish and secluded, the studios – whether on the beach or suspended above the water – take full advantage of the islands’ beautiful natural setting. Each beach studio comes with a Dhoni-shaped swing to relax in as the sun sinks into the sea, as well as private sun decks, open-air bathrooms and a butler service to ensure every need is catered for.
Meanwhile, over on Play, the island encourages guests to do just that, to be active and to explore the island’s offerings such as dining in the treetops at Nest restaurant for a one of a kind gourmet experience or parting underwater at Subsix – an underwater palace of culinary delights and champagne breakfasts alongside views of parrot fish, moray eels and other exotic marine life. Also on Play island is Float – the ‘go to’ spot for PADI dives and water sports including parasailing, waterskiing, jetskiing, snorkelling, kayaking and windsurfing. Catamaran sailing, windsurfing and kitesurfing lessons are also available, for those wanting to brush up on your skills or are keen to try something new. In addition, Niyama is the only island in the Maldives with surf-able waves that break directly onto the beach and the new Surf Seaplane Transfer has further cemented the hotel’s reputation as a surfer’s paradise. In addition, unique to Niyama is the Caribbean themed surf shack which serves classic rum cocktails to the rhythm of reggae music – a popular spot for après-surf as the sun sets.
Magical Maldivian service combined with stylish design, luxury villas and a host of fun dining experiences and activities, including private turtle and dolphin excursions, make Niyama Private Islands a refreshingly innovative Indian Ocean escape.
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Mediterranean-inspired dining in casual chic. Family-style all-day dining by the infinity pool on the isle of Play. Cool dripping creams satisfy sweet cravings at the poolside ice cream boutique.
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Flaky pastries drizzled in heaven open the morning with a simply divine start. Follow with fruit salads made to order from the familiar and tropical exotics, or an omelette embracing fine cheeses and a chiffonade of garden-fresh herbs.
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Edge
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Whisked by speedboat. Caressed by the breeze beneath the sweeping white curves of the canopy. Crystal waters lap alongside you. Delicate flavours of the Indian Ocean stolen from masterpiece culinary sculptures on the plates before you. Moments of Edge fine dining.
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Climb into our tree house, Nest, for an unforgettable dining high. Navigate the jungle on a labyrinth of wooden walkways to your private perch in the tree tops. Chilled sculptures of sashimi arrive in a globe of ice. Avant-garde presentations by Thai, Chinese, Japanese and Indonesian chefs grace your table in one of the most spectacular restaurants in the Maldives.
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Feel the tingle of Dom on the tongue, six metres below the waterline. Parrotfish swim past shoals of Moorish Idols. Moray eels slide through the lagoon. Groupers make goliath appearances amidst the rainbow of butterflyfish and damselfish, while the resident Hawksbill turtle glides in for a visit.
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The fire rages. Flavours sear. The memories crackle.
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A Maasai warrior welcomes you with a Dawa, East Africa’s to-lust-for cocktail, drenching your taste buds with honey and lime. Select your pleasure from a menu fusing African, Central and South American tribal cuisines, elevated with a fine dining touch.
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Barefoot dining on white sands. Cocktail lounging on plush bean bags and a drifting ceiling of clouds. As night falls, a beach club stirs, the DJ sending chilled beats through sea breeze.
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Step into the light. A rooftop lounge suspends you in nature. The sun’s rays flit through glass walls and the Indian Ocean is laid out before you. Feel the heat of passion, paired with the delicious chilled cocktails of home-aged rum.
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Pluck your pleasure from jars of tempting treats. Take away a smoothie or rich brewed coffee. Peruse a selection of antipasti, Panini, ciabatta, pastries and other easy eating delights.
Seeking a sweet indulgence? Ask the barista to whip up milkshake of homemade ice cream, or go a bit healthier with frozen yoghurt and succulent fresh fruits.
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Your full-size refrigerator brims with drinks and treats. Chocolate bars, Snickers, Mars. An in-room deli of cheeses, meats, smoked salmon. Espresso machines are standard. Cocktail shakers for every room type, likewise. Island hosts refill your homemade ice cream daily. And whenever you desire – let your taste buds float away on fluffy little clouds from your very own in-room popcorn machine.
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Room service goes over the top with Niyama’s ‘Dine-In’ concept. Choose from simple refreshments or extravagant meals spanning the globe’s cuisines. In addition to the Dine-In menu, guests are free to order from the nine dining venues scattered across the islands of Chill and Play.
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Toes buried in sand, deliciously cool. Sunset’s hues spread in front of you, dancing on the horizon. Enjoy a degustation menu inspired by the riches of the ocean. Sip on an espresso martini freshly served, creamy with a kick.
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As the sun sets over the ocean swells, head off to the Surf Shack with the dudes. Here the Rastaman mixes classic Rum cocktails from the Caribbean Islands to the rhythms of reggae music. Ya mon.
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Extraordinary experiences amongst Maldives spa resorts: A bottle of Champagne and chocolates to accompany your spa indulgence? Why not? Oxygenate your body. Be an Island Man. Spa solo, with a lover or with your little ones.
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The stage: crystal lagoon views, a sun-kissed deck, lush gardens. Sway in your Dhoni-shaped swing as the sun resurrects from the sea. Let toes sink into sand at this Maldives beach resort. Breathe. Inside, red accents explode amidst airy white interiors. High-tech toys and gourmet treats create an indoor playground, and the rain showers, your private waterfalls. For more, ring your personal Thakuru – your whim is our command.
Room Size: 135 sqm.
Room Capacity: 2 Adults + 2 Children; or 3 Adults.
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Step from your thatched villa onto white sands. Inhale. Jungle greens and salty seawaters mingle in the air, and the panorama of the lagoon wraps around you. It’s peaceful privacy at this Maldives pool villa. Sway in your Dhoni-shaped swing and let your toes tease the water. Immerse yourself in a romantic, open-air rain shower. Linger over an al fresco dinner lit by the moon, or provide your own shine with the fibre optic lights of your private pool.
Room Size: 190 sqm.
Room Capacity: 2 Adults + 2 Children; or 3 Adults.
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Lounge on your private deck and gaze on it like a painting: Swipes of turquoise, azure, lapis brushed across a canvas of sky and sea. The billow of an ivory sail catching the breeze. Tiny diamonds of light on the pool’s surface. Descend your stairs into the lagoon and enter the frame, adding bronze skin and rippling water to the picture. Behind you, the interior of the villa, with its crisp white backdrop and pops of aqua, forms its own work of modern art.
Room Size: 175 sqm.
Room Capacity: 2 Adults + 1 Children; or 3 Adults.
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Explore the expansive in your own overwater Maldivian playground. Make friends with the fish beneath your villa. Bronze on the deck. Float to infinity. If the heat pierces, seek refuge under the shady arc of a floating daybed, or retreat to a living room full of high-tech toys. When the stars come out to play, join them in the outdoor Jacuzzi, cocktail in hand.
Room Size: 340 sqm.
Room Capacity: 2 Adults + 2 Children; or 3 Adults.
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Live the life of ultimate Maldivian leisure. Drift away embraced by a floating cocoon. Let your eyes skim the water. The cool blue of the infinity pool bleeds to the azure of the ocean. A soft ‘clink’ of champagne glasses strikes a high harmony in the symphony of ocean waves and tropical birds. Inside, flow with the island breeze through spacious rooms —two bedrooms, sunken living room, dining room and cocktail bar—where cool hues offer respite from the sun’s rays. When night falls, get intimate. Flirt with the stars through your telescope, or envelop yourself in the pavilion’s sensual seclusion.
Room Size: 515 sqm
Room Capacity: 4 Adults + 4 Children
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Two sumptuous bedrooms. A jungle-fringed deck. Lush. Lavish. Secluded. The perfect backdrop on which to design your days. Curl up with a book and green garden breezes, or venture into the ocean to snorkel and splash. Light up the night with a playful pool party, where the water comes alive with fibre optic lights and underwater speakers, or go low-key with surf-and-turf by starlight.
Room Size: 635 sqm.
Room Capacity: 4 Adults + 4 Children.
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Get away and come together in a private paradise for the whole family. Kids rollick in sunny day play on your own beach. Grown-ups enjoy lounging and libations or a hard-earned massage in the villa’s private treatment room. Two private pools provide for both parental privacy and serious splashing.
In the evening, pile into the Dhoni-shaped swing to reconnect, or snuggle up with freshly popped popcorn and watch a movie in surround sound. The whole family can dig in to the Deli-In for licks of homemade ice cream, sweet treats and savoury snacks.
Room Size: 709 sqm.
Room Capacity: 4 Adults + 4 Children; or 9 Adults.
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Huddled together offshore, a quintet of extraordinary villas forms a secluded overwater playground. Close to the action but far from the bustle, up to 14 adults and eight children can experience a holiday fantasyland amidst azure skies, turquoise sea. Here, the island comes alive for you. Grills sizzle at your private barbeque and movie under the stars. Boduberu drums beat.
Enjoy the expanse. A Two Bedroom Ocean Pool Pavilion, beats at The Crescent’s heart, flanked by two One Bedroom Water Pool Pavilions and two Deluxe Water Pool Villas, all five with private pools. Two dedicated private butlers, a private chef and a housekeeper keep your island oasis running smoothly.
Room Size: 95 sqm.
Room Capacity: 14 Adults + 8 Children.
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An over-water ocean haven with plenty of space to play. Wake to glimmers of dappled light on the lagoon and descend into its cool waters. Lounge on the deck. Plunge into your private pool by day and slip into your starlit Jacuzzi when night falls.
Indoors, a sleek sumptuousness awaits. Sink into a king bed. Melt in the oversized soaking tub. Or stand beneath the cool stream of the rain shower and let water and wind transport you.
Room Size: 190 sqm.
Room Capacity: 2 Adults + 1 Children; or 3 Adults.
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An indoor-outdoor family oasis that opens onto powder-soft beach. Wake up to ocean views and the last of sunrise’s palette. Kids rollic in sunny day play on the beach. Grown-ups splash in your private pool, or drift into the horizon on a dhoni swing.
A private expanse for chilling and playing, the beach suite includes a living room by day that turns into king-sized comfort for two children. Unwind with al fresco bathing, with a soaking tub and the choice of indoor and outdoor rain showers cocooned by virgin palm fronds. In the evening, snuggle up with freshly popped popcorn and watch a movie in surround sound. The whole family can dig in to the Deli-In for licks of homemade ice cream, sweet treats and savoury snacks.
Room Size: 255 sqm.
Room Capacity: 3 Adults + 2 Children.
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An indoor-outdoor family oasis that opens onto powder-soft beach. Wake up to ocean views and the last of sunrise’s palette. Kids rollic in sunny day play on the beach. Grown-ups splash in your private pool, or drift into the horizon on a dhoni swing.
A private expanse for chilling and playing, the beach suite includes a living room by day that turns into king-sized comfort for two children. Unwind with al fresco bathing, with a soaking tub and the choice of indoor and outdoor rain showers cocooned by virgin palm fronds. In the evening, snuggle up with freshly popped popcorn and watch a movie in surround sound. The whole family can dig in to the Deli-In for licks of homemade ice cream, sweet treats and savoury snacks.
Room Size: 400 sqm.
Room Capacity: 2 Adults + 2 Children.
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