Ayada Maldives (Adults Only) Hotel - Vaadhoo (Gaafu Dhaalu)

5-star Green Star Diamond Award resort on a private island in Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll

Rooms

Ayada Maldives Vaadhoo offers 122 villas, each with a private plunge pool and free WiFi. Over-water villas feature glass floor panels that allow guests to watch marine life directly beneath them. Beach villas include a secluded private garden with an outdoor shower, steps from the sand.

Dining

Guests can choose from eight venues, including Magu restaurant for breakfast and dinner buffets and Ocean Breeze restaurant perched over the Indian Ocean for fine dining. Kai Far East Asian restaurant serves cuisine from India to Japan, with an extensive wine cellar. Ille De Joie Cheese and Wine Bar, located among the over-water villas, offers a curated selection of wine and cheese, while Zero Degree Poolside Restaurant and Bar features an in-house DJ.

Wellness

The full-service AySpa has seven treatment villas with hydrotherapy facilities, a steam room, sauna, and a heated vitality pool. Spa services include Balinese massages, body scrubs, and facial treatments, plus a spa lounge and relaxation area. A state-of-the-art fitness center and daily yoga classes are also available to guests.

Activities

Guests receive complementary snorkeling gear and kayaking equipment at the beach, plus bicycles to explore the island. The resort offers exclusive access to renowned surf spots with expert local guidance from the dive team. Evening entertainment includes themed dinners and live music, while the house reef provides direct snorkeling and diving access.

Family

Zuzuu Kids Club welcomes children aged 4 and above with supervised activities, a dedicated pool, and outdoor play equipment. The Kids Dine Free program allows up to two children under 15 to eat complimentary when accompanied by paying parents, subject to villa occupancy. Babysitting services and a children's playground are also offered on-site.

• Location: Southern Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll, 400 km south of Malé
• Rooms: Over-water villas with glass floor panels and private pools
• Dining: 8 outlets including Kai, Ocean Breeze, Ille De Joie, and Ottoman Lounge
• Wellness: AySpa with treatment villas, hydrotherapy, and a vitality pool
• Eco: On-site freshwater production and coral restoration projects
• Family: Zuzuu Kids Club with activities for ages 4+ and Kids Dine Free program