Overview
At Anantara Kihavah, you’ll luxuriate by an undulating turquoise lagoon in the company of coconut and mango trees. Surrounded by some of the Indian Ocean’s most stunning sights, this beautifully finished Maldivian resort is the ideal location for a peaceful retreat.
Spend days snorkelling in sapphire blue seas among turtles and mighty mantas, or indulge your senses in the onsite spa where expertly trained professionals can help you truly relax. Soak up the sun on dazzling white sand beaches and cool off in your private pool before feasting on gourmet dishes in the award-winning underwater restaurant. When the sky turns inky and the moon starts to rise, take to the overwater observatory and seek out the secrets of the stars.
Holiday resort information
Room Types
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Beach Pool Villa
Nestled in greenery and steps away from soft white sands, the 258 square metre Beach Pool Villa is a little slice of paradise. Take a morning dip in your private infinity pool then refresh with an outdoor rain shower. As the day wanes, take dinner on your shaded sala-style pavilion and sip something special from your private wine cellar. -
Deluxe Spa Pool Villa
For an extra bit of indulgence, check into a 382 square metre Deluxe Spa Pool Villa. Featuring a 128 sqm private pool surrounded by swaying palms and hammocks, you’ll instantly unwind in this peaceful abode. Soak in the depths of your al fresco bathtub then enjoy unlimited spa treatments between 10 am and 10 pm from your dedicated spa therapist. -
Sunset Beach Pool Villa
The 258 square metre Sunset Beach Pool Villa places guests in the optimum location for viewing dreamy sunsets. Recline by your private pool or take to the swinging day bed with something chilled from your personal wine fridge. Call on your 24-hour villa host for anything extra you might need. -
Over Water Pool Villa
In a 267 sqm Over Water Pool Villa, you’ll awake to the sound of lapping waves and soul-stirring views over the lagoon. Take a soak in your glass-bottomed bathtub for unique views of the local marine life or descend straight from your sundeck into the turquoise waters for a snorkelling session or laze on your overwater hammock. -
Sunset Over Water Pool Villa
With 267 square metres of space and a west-facing location, the Sunset Over Water Pool Villas are an ideal choice for those seeking romance. Enjoy an al fresco soak in your sunken overwater glass-bottomed bath tub, then select something vintage from your private wine fridge to toast the stars as they begin to twinkle overhead. -
Family Beach Pool Villa
Unwind with the family these 412 sqm Villas. This beachside beauty features indoor and outdoor bathrooms, a private pool, amenities for kids such as beach toys and life jackets, and a perfectly chilled wine fridge for those end-of-day tipples. Enjoy a calming breakfast on your private deck then step out onto the beach for some sun-soaked family fun. -
Two Bedroom Beach Pool Residence
Larger groups will be in their element among 786 sqm of luxury with direct beach access, you can easily take a morning dip in the cerulean lagoon, or perhaps you’d prefer a tranquil float in your private pool? Take long, social meals on your sweeping private deck and enjoy wine from your private cellar at the end of the day. -
Two Bedroom Over Water Pool Residence
Luxuriate among 872 sm of beautifully appointed space, step out onto your deck when the lagoon laps gently beneath you. Take to the shaded day bed sala for a soothing stretch out, or plunge into your private pool to cool off. Swing in overwater hammocks as the afternoon continues then sample delights from your chilled wine fridge. -
Three Bedroom Beach Pool Residence
The Three Bedroom Beach Pool Residence provides 2736 sqm of space in a tranquil beachside location. The private path leads to the white beach and blue lagoon, recline in your private spa sala and enjoy a massage from an expert therapists. Refresh with a garden rain shower, then unwind with a gastronomic feast in your breezy dining sala. -
Four Bedroom Beach Pool Residence
Occupying up to 12 adults with 2994 sqm of space, these residences allow you to wake in the plush confines of spacious living, step out onto your private deck for breakfast with views. Soak in your private Jacuzzi then refresh with Elemis bathroom amenities, before enjoying dinner in the palm-fringed sala and a tipple from the wine fridge.
Facilities
Break up your beach time with a snorkelling session and explore the vivid colours of the resort’s surrounding underwater world. If you’re lucky, you’ll swim alongside playful turtles and magnificent manta rays, before drying off on a comfortable sun lounger on your private deck. The resort organises many daily activities such as yoga and meditation, and there’s the facility for games such as tennis, petanque and muay thai boxing if you’re feeling especially energetic.
The onsite spa is available between 10am and 9pm to indulge with a range of tantalising treatments. Take time out with a Thai Herbal Compress Massage then pamper your peepers with an ELEMIS Eye Treatment. If you’re simply looking to relax in your own company, then the overwater relaxation deck and calming steam room are available to help you achieve your goals.
For a truly indulgent passtime, why not try ‘Underwater Wining’ - a wine tasting session at Sea restaurant, where a Wine Guru guides you through a ‘flight’ or drinks taken from the resort’s expansive wine cellar. Perhaps linger afterwards for a gourmet dining experience, or ascend to sample the gastronomic delights of one of the other incredible restaurants.
Restaurants
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Sea
This beguiling lunch and dinner venue enjoys a unique underwater location, offering guests the chance to feast on exquisite cuisine while watching the local marine life swim by. Try succulent Maldivian lobster followed by praline chocolate sphere for something special. -
Fire
As the name would suggest, fire features throughout this overwater teppanyaki eatery. Call in at lunch or dinner for tajima wagyu beef or indulge with signature sushi dishes such as crispy tuna tempura maki. -
Salt
This stunning dinner venue enjoys a peaceful overwater location so you can take in the ocean views while feasting on a delightful array of dishes. Wash down the fresh flavours of Vietnamese beef salad with an exquisite glass of Taittinger Réserve. -
Sky
Ascend to the sensational rooftop terrace of Sky for expertly crafted cocktails while gazing out over the ocean. Nibble on crispy tiger prawns or order a platter of sushi to soak up delightful concoctions such as the sake-tinged Circle of the Sun. -
Plates
Take breakfast or dinner at international restaurant Plates and enjoy gourmet cuisine by the pristine beach. Live serving stations and a range of a la carte options make breakfast a decadent affair, while the lobster and champagne night will likely tempt you in for a truly indulgent evening feast. -
Manzaru
Enjoy satiating meals and stunning views in Manzaru’s relaxing environment. Grab a light lunch of chilled fresh watermelon salad where salty feta and black olives perfectly compliment the fresh fruit, or perhaps call in at dinner to enjoy fabulously fresh Italian cuisine. -
Dining by Design
For a truly romantic dining experience, why not try Dining by Design? This innovative service allows guests to devise their ideal dinner, so take a torchlit meal on a private sandbank at sunset, or feast on a personally designed menu while bobbing on the lagoon on a private yacht. -
In-Villa Dining
Sometimes you just want to relax in the privacy of your own space. In-Villa Dining can easily cater to those times, so organise a breakfast feast of Maldivian delights such as tuna curry and seasonal fruit platters, or arrange for a dinner on your private deck of fragrant nasi goreng and coconut panna cotta. -
Spice Spoons
Spice Spoons offers guests the chance to attend cooking classes where you can learn all about Maldivian cuisine. Learn from talented chefs and craft a special meal to enjoy with a glass of wine at the end of the session.
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