A dreamy island where nature, luxury, and underwater wonder converge, Anantara Kihavah was voted Best Luxury Maldives Resort Kihavah 2025 by Dreaming of Maldives readers in this year’s TOP 10 Dreamy Resorts survey.
Every year, since 2011, for our TOP 10 Maldives Dreamy Resorts survey, Dreaming of Maldives asks readers and travelers to cast their votes for the top hotels and resorts in Maldives.
An island of pure beauty, Anantara Kihavah was voted Best Luxury Maldives Resort Kihavah 2025 by Dreaming of Maldives readers in this year’s TOP 10 Dreamy Resorts survey.
Anantara Kihavah is the kind of island that lingers in your dreams. Located in Baa Atoll, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, just a 35-minute seaplane flight from Male, the resort is nestled on a lush tropical island embraced by one of the Maldives’ most beautiful house reefs.
The resort features 80 villas and residences — both beachfront and overwater — each designed as a private sanctuary of Maldivian elegance with a refined Thai-inspired touch, a signature element inherited from its origins.
Whether you’re here for a holistic wellness journey, snorkeling discovery, stargazing from an observatory, or barefoot indulgence, Kihavah offers an escape that feels both personal and extraordinary.
Anantara Kihavah is a lush island sanctuary where nature, serenity, and discovery meet. Home to a thriving coral reef just steps from shore, the resort offers 80 private pool villas — either overwater or beachfront — ranging from romantic hideaways to a four-bedroom beach residence. Recognized with a Platinum Green Globe Certification, Kihavah combines sustainability with exceptional experiences, from dining beneath the sea to stargazing at its overwater observatory.
Intelligent Island Living and Private Space
Anantara Kihavah’s villas are among the largest and most beautiful in the Maldives. Designed with natural materials and flowing indoor-outdoor layouts, the resort’s beach and overwater villas range from one-bedroom havens to expansive family and four-bedroom residences.
Surrounded by lush vegetation or perched above crystal-clear waters, every villa includes a private infinity pool, shaded daybeds, and stunning views — all curated to blend comfort, space, and tranquility with modern luxury.
Guests are welcomed into spacious beachfront or overwater villas, where Maldivian textures, high design, and private pools invite complete serenity. Vaulted ceilings, open-air bathrooms, sundecks with infinity pools — all designed to connect you with the landscape.
Dining Beneath the Sea and Under the Stars
Kihavah is home to one of the Maldives’ most iconic dining venues — the SEA underwater restaurant, offering gourmet cuisine with panoramic views of the reef. The island also features the SKY bar and observatory, allowing guests to stargaze with professional telescopes, along with overwater restaurants, beach BBQs, and private dining experiences crafted by a personal chef. With each meal, the resort delivers not just flavors, but unforgettable moments under the sea or sky.
SEA underwater wine cellar
Have a drink at the Overwater Sky Observatory
SEA underwater restaurant
Wellness, Exploration, and Natural Discovery
Set above the lagoon, the Anantara Spa offers a peaceful escape with glass-floored treatment rooms, Ayurvedic therapies, and immersive wellness rituals.
The Spa
Guests can dive into the rich house reef, explore marine life in the Baa Atoll, or enjoy a Muay Thai boxing session, a guided snorkeling safari, or a journey to Hanifaru Bay to swim alongside manta rays. The island’s rhythm is slow and nourishing, offering something for both the adventurous and the serene.
Why We Fall in Love with Kihavah
There’s something about Kihavah that keeps us coming back. Perhaps it’s the balance of space and privacy, the house reef, the harmony between nature and architecture, or the quiet sense of joy in every personalized detail. It’s a place where time slows down and every day feels like a discovery. More than just a luxury resort, Anantara Kihavah is a feeling — of peace, beauty, and unforgettable connection to the ocean.
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About the TOP 10 Maldives Dreamy Resorts
Anantara Kihavah is one of the exceptional resorts featured in the TOP 10 Maldives Dreamy Resorts 2025, a curated accolade created by Dreaming of Maldives in 2012 to recognize the most inspiring and beloved escapes in the country.
Now in its 14th consecutive year, the award celebrates the resorts that travelers around the world dream of — and in 2025, Kihavah earned the No. 5 position for its breathtaking beauty, extraordinary snorkeling, and iconic underwater dining.
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This article has been fully updated to reflect the latest Top 10 Maldives Dreamy Resorts rankings, based on this year’s reader votes and resort highlights.
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