Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas

The Beach Pool Villas at Anantara Kihavah are situated on the sand and offer fantastic views of the sun as it sets over the sparkling waters of the Indian Ocean. The spacious, 258 square-metre design of each one is complimented with state-of-the-art technology including a Bose sound system, Wine chiller, Espresso machine and I-Pod dock, and Thai silks, Egyptian cotton, earthy colours and pillows from the “Bedding by design” menu simply add to the luxurious ambiance. Whether enjoying breakfast in an oversized bed whilst watching the sun rise, indulging in a sunken bath for two or relaxing on a lounger over a private infinity pool, you are sure to enjoy your stay.

Beach Pool Villas feature: King-sized beds with a pillow menu and the finest cotton; large bathroom with bath, outdoor shower and rain shower; his and hers walk-in dressing rooms; private swimming pool and sun deck; daybed; dining pavilion; complimentary high-speed wireless internet access; I-Pod docking station; satellite TV with LCD screen and DVD player; selection of board games and reading materials; in-suite bar, wine chiller, espresso machine and tea-making facilities; Villa host

The Sunset Beach Pool Villas at Anantara Kihavah provide all the luxuries of a Beach Pool Villa but offer guests the chance to experience even better views of this Maldivian paradise. These too feature a spacious, 258 square-metre design which is elegantly decorated and has state-of-the-art facilities including a Wine chiller and I-Pod dock, but here you will also find a Yoga mat plus beach bag and shoes as well as pool and beach sunbeds. Your stay will be all the more memorable with spectacular snorkeling on the house reef, which is but a short distance away from your bedroom via a hardwood deck leading to a private pool and then the stunning white-sand beach.

Sunset Beach Pool Villas feature: King-sized beds with a pillow menu; Open-air bathroom with bathtub and separate shower; outdoor rain shower; his and hers walk-in dressing rooms; private pool; private sun deck with day swing and dining table; complimentary Wi-Fi; Bose sound system and I-Pod docking station; Flat-screen TV with DVD player; selection of board games and reading materials; mini bar, wine chiller, espresso machine; Yoga mat; beach bag and shoes; Pool and beach sunbeds; Life jackets; Villa host

The Over Water Pool Villas at Anantara Kihavah offer guests a unique experience; relax and unwind in unparalleled luxury in the Maldives as you try to spot dolphins in the Indian Ocean and turtles in the lagoon. These villas are even more spacious, offering a 259 square-metre design built with groove-lined timber and with hardwood floors and high ceilings. The rooms are bright and open, with the finest linens and facilities, and your stay is sure to live long in the memory.

Over Water Pool Villas feature: King-sized beds with a pillow menu and the finest cotton; expansive bathroom with bath, outdoor shower and rain shower; his and hers walk-in dressing rooms; private swimming pool and sun deck; daybed; dining pavilion; complimentary high speed wireless internet; I-Pod docking station; Satellite TV with LCD screen and DVD player; selection of board games and reading materials; in-suite bar, wine chiller, espresso machine and tea-making facilities; Villa host

Like the Over Water Pool Villas, the Sunset Over Water Pool Villas at Anantara Kihavah offer guests an unrivalled experience but with some notable additions; indulge yourself in a glass-bottomed bathtub, relax in an overwater hammock and enjoy stunning views from the day swing on your private sundeck. The 259 square-metre design offers complete relaxation – indeed, your stay in these Maldives Villas is going to be something spoken about for many years to come.

Sunset Over Water Pool Villas feature: King-sized beds with a pillow menu; glass-bottomed bathtub; outdoor rain shower; overwater hammock; his and hers walk-in dressing rooms; private pool; sundeck with day swing, sun loungers and dining table; complimentary Wi-Fi; Bose sound system and I-Pod docking station; Flat screen TV with DVD player; selection of board games and reading materials; mini bar, wine chiller and espresso machine; Yoga mat; beach bag and shoes; life jackets; Villa host

The Family Beach Pool Villas at Anantara Kihavah offer families an unforgettable Maldives holiday experience. The spacious 412 square-metre design offers comfortable accommodation for up to 2 adults and 3 young children, and you can expect the finest cottons, fixtures and fittings plus state-of-the-art facilities including an I-Pod docking station. The Master Bedroom is host to a luxurious king size bed and features an expansive bathroom with an open-air bathtub which is sunken into a shallow pond, as well as both indoor and outdoor showers. The second bedroom has a daybed plus twin single beds, and it also has an adjoining second bathroom with semi-indoor and outdoor showers. Both of the bedrooms open out onto a sun deck with loungers, an open-sided dining pavilion and an infinity edge pool extending out to the beach.

Family Beach Pool Villas feature: 2 bedrooms (1 King and 1 twin) with the finest cotton and a pillow menu; large bathroom with bathtub; outdoor and rain showers; his and hers walk-in dressing rooms; private swimming pool and sundeck; dining pavilion; daybed; complimentary high-speed wireless internet access; I-Pod docking station; Satellite TV with LCD screen and DVD player; selection of board games and reading materials; in-suite bar, wine chiller, espresso machine and tea-making facilities; Villa host

The Two Bedroom Beach Pool Residence is ideal for families or small groups and a number of guests have described the Anantara Kihavah Villas as one of the best resorts in the Maldives following a stay here. The very spacious 785 square-metre design offers extremely comfortable accommodation, and with a 24-hour butler dedicated to your needs you can truly relax in VIP comfort. There is an oversized king master bedroom and a double queen guest bedroom – features include indoor and outdoor rain showers and bathtub. The residence also features a separate living and dining room, outdoor dining pavilion and butler’s pantry.

Two Bedroom Beach Pool Residences feature: 2 bedrooms (1 King and 1 twin) with the finest cotton and a pillow menu; large, partially open-air bathroom with sunken bathtub; indoor and outdoor rain showers; his and hers walk-in dressing rooms; private swimming pool and sundeck; dining pavilion; daybed; complimentary high-speed wireless internet access; I-Pod docking station; Satellite TV with LCD screen and DVD player; selection of board games and reading materials; in-suite bar, wine chiller, espresso machine and tea-making facilities; Villa host

Like the Two Bedroom Beach Pool Residence, the Two Bedroom Over Water Pool Residence is ideal for families or small groups wishing to experience a truly breathtaking luxury holiday in the Maldives. With an even larger 861 square-metre design and your very own 24-hour butler you can lose yourself completely in the stunning Indian Ocean setting. There are two bedrooms and features include a private pool, the residence also features a separate living and dining room, outdoor dining pavilion and butler’s pantry.

Two Bedroom Over Water Pool Residences feature: 2 bedrooms (1 King and 1 twin) with the finest cotton and a pillow menu; large bathroom with bathtub and indoor shower; outdoor rain shower; his and hers walk-in dressing rooms; private swimming pool and sundeck; dining pavilion; daybed; complimentary high-speed wireless internet access; I-Pod docking station; Satellite TV with LCD screen and DVD player; selection of board games and reading materials; in-suite bar, wine chiller, espresso machine and tea-making facilities; Villa host

The Three Bedroom Beach Pool Residence at Anantara Kihavah is ideal for large families or groups wanting a Maldives Resort that truly has everything. With an expansive 2,736 square-metre design and a location edging 76 metres of white-powdery sands, this has rightly been described as a palatial sanctuary. A 24-hour butler is on hand to ensure your needs are met, and the master residence includes a central villa with lounge and dining areas, butler’s pantry, two master bedrooms with bathtubs, a large bathroom plus a large veranda with pool, jacuzzi, a dining pavilion and a BBQ station. The third master bedroom offers an equally opulent bathroom, a pool and outdoor dining pavilion and a private entrance. Guests all share access to a large tropical garden with massage pavilion and a beach cabana with a shisha hookah lounge – all of which means that this really is the definition of a luxury escape.

Three Bedroom Beach Pool Residences feature: 3 bedrooms (2 King and 1 twin) with the finest cotton and a pillow menu; large bathroom with bathtub and outdoor shower; rain shower; his and hers walk-in dressing rooms; 2 infinity pools; dining pavilion; daybed; complimentary high-speed wireless internet access; I-Pod docking station; Satellite TV with LCD screen and DVD player; selection of board games and reading materials; in-suite bar, wine chiller, espresso machine and tea-making facilities; Villa host

The Anantara Kihavah Villas features 6 over-water treatment suites at the Anantara Spa, where professional therapists will rejuvenate your senses and lavish all of their attentions on you on the large, over-water relaxation deck. There is a beauty salon, spa boutique shop, steam room, jacuzzi and cold plunge pools in which you can unwind before or after your treatment, and treatments include manicure and pedicure.

Signature Spa Treatments include:

Anantara Signature Massage (90 minutes)

Essence of Kihavah Signature Experience (180 minutes)

Seven-Day Anantara Journey (780 minutes)

The Anantara Kihavah Villas has a full range of sporting activities to choose from including beach volleyball, badminton, tennis, swimming and water sports such as sailing, fishing and snorkelling. The Anantara swimming pool offers the best of both worlds for those looking to swim a few laps each day or those seeking a more relaxing experience, with Sunshine Butlers on hand to cater for your needs and bring refreshments – they will even offer to clean your sunglasses or give a five-minute back massage. The pool also has I-Pods at the ready so you can truly relax under the Maldivian sun.

For those wanting to keep in shape there are treadmills, bicycles, free weights and more strength-training and cardio equipment, and once again you can borrow an I-Pod to help set the mood.

The Anantara Kihavah Villas is very much a ‘family friendly’ Maldives resort, with a children’s club running from 9am to 6pm for children aged from 3 years to 11 years. Known as “Thiththi Boli”, meaning “beautiful shells”, children can meet a whole host of colourful characters including Little Hermie and his friends Mishell, Cookie Crab and Captain Red Claw at this adventure playground. Qualified child supervisors ensure that the fun never ends, and with a new theme each day there is something for everyone. The restaurants at the resort feature a wide range of delicious, child-friendly dishes, so the younger ones will definitely enjoy a memorable stay, and there is also a babysitting service for children aged 3 years and upwards – all of the babysitters at Anantara are professionals trained in First Aid and CPR.

A private, alfresco cinema offers screenings that can be enjoyed by the whole family from the comfort of a huge sofa set amongst the coconut palms. Choose in advance from a wide range of family favourites right through to the latest blockbusters, and enjoy popcorn, strawberries dipped in chocolate and much more.

Sea

Home to the World’s first underwater wine cellar and one of very few underwater restaurants, you will be dazzled not only by the international gourmet menu but also by the fantastic array of sea life swimming before your very eyes. With a resident wine guru and wine menu spanning nine decades this truly is an unforgettable dining experience.

Fire

A high-domed ceiling and communal atmosphere plays the perfect host to a tepanyaki dining experience that is sure to prove popular with the whole family. The chef may even invite you to flip an egg and catch it in mid-air…

Salt

Gaze at the stars through an open-thatched roof and enjoy the sensational aromas coming from the open-air kitchen with this unique dining option. Allow the resident Salt Sommelier to provide your meal with the perfect seasoning, whether you opt for an Asian-inspired dish, tender lamb or red snapper – all of which can be lovingly prepared on a Himalayan salt block.

Plates

Start the day in style with a refreshing breakfast whilst enjoying the ocean breeze. Choose from fresh fruits, light yoghurts, soft cheese or eggs made to your preference, and then return in the evening for a candlelit dinner when you can sample a mouth-watering buffet selection including Maldivian seafood.

Manzaru

Home to one of the longest pools in the Maldives, the pool bar and restaurant offers an exotic array of tropical juices, Mediterranean salads and fresh pastas during the day, all served by attentive Sunshine butlers. During the evening guests can enjoy the finest Italian food with regional specialities and a fine selection of Mediterranean olive oils.

Dining By Design

Offering a personalised experience with a specially devised menu prepared by your personal chef and served at a table for two, this unique dining experience is the perfect way to enjoy a romantic holiday in the Maldives. Whether you choose to enjoy your meal on an isolated sand bank or on the deck of a private yacht (it is your choice), this is definitely anoption you will not want to miss out on…

Sky Bar

Relax at the rooftop bar with some light bites and cool beers, wines and tropical mixes in the afternoon, or soak up the evening with a wide range of shisha flavours, liqueurs and cocktails. The resort even has a signature beverage named the Kihavah Island Tea, made with Indian Ocean white rum and Arak, with lychee, peach, squeezed lemon and a dash of Earl Grey tea.