I had a confirmed Prestige Water Villa and that was the room we got. – Did I get an upgrade from my confirmed pre-booked room type? And called Ana and Simon, which was lovely and very relaxed – we loved the atmosphere at Lux. – Was I addressed by name once reservation has been located? (it is all about the small details, some others are outstanding with this, and I love it, like I do when I board an airplane) – How quick and efficient was the hotel check-in? I have a very vague recollection of the check in, for which we sat down, handed over our passport and credit card and within minutes, we were on our buggy. We arrived at Lux South Ari Atoll just as the sun was setting, and I have to say it was stunning. – The wow factor! What was the hotel decor style? And then… we had arrived! All guest arrivals and departures are always an occasion at Lux South Ari AtollĪrrival at Lux South Ari Atoll Arriving at sunset was quite special We had an on-time departure and the Lux team took care of all our luggage and check in procedures – we were not to see our bags until we got to our room – I liked the sound of that! At the ‘airport’, we and other guests were welcomed by the Lux team, who took us to our speedboat, where a 10-minute journey awaited. On this occasion, we were to try a Maldivian domestic airline, Flyme, which flew us from Male to Maamigili ($167 one way), a mere 20 minutes away. Gave us a taste of what was to come, a chance to reconnect to the internet, and have a bite to eat and drink. But as we had a fair bit of time before our flight (which usually you do not know, worth noting, and not exactly what we would have wanted, a 3h layover), we headed to the Lux South Ari Atoll airport lounge, which was just what we needed. You don’t just get a cab to your hotel… Depending on the location of your island, you will be met by hotel representatives (this always happens) and then either taken to the pier for a speedboat transfer, or to one of the airport terminals. Yes, it takes a good 11-12h from Europe (I had a great experience with Qatar Airways) but the airport is not the destination. How to get to the Maldives and your hotelĪrriving at Male Airport, is just the first step. Activities including canoeing, scuba diving and fishing are available nearby.I am delighted to share details of my hotel stay at Lux South Ari Atoll, formerly known as Lux Maldives and one of the most casually chic Maldives resorts. LUX South Ari Atoll is a convenient base to explore nearby Vakarufalhi and Dhigurah, as well as everything the local area has to offer. For those with day trips planned, the resort offers packed lunches if required. A refreshing drink can be enjoyed in the in-house bar. Those staying at LUX South Ari Atoll are welcome to sample Japanese cuisine at Umami, or try Asian meals at East Market. All have their own bathroom with robes and amenities. Each room is equipped to make guests comfortable and has a spa bath, a mini bar and slippers. Younger members of the family will enjoy their stay as there is an in-house games room and a kids club available. This luxury resort offers a sauna, a Turkish steam bath and 24-hour room service. It also provides a Jacuzzi, an indoor pool and outdoor tennis courts. 8.4 LUX South Ari Atoll is situated on Dhidhdhoofinolhu, and offers 5-star accommodation in addition to a private beach.
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