‘Anantara Dhigu holds the key to a successful family holiday with a wealth of activities that involves all of the family. Take a surf lesson, be inspired by a cooking course and adopt a coral that leaves a gorgeous legacy for the future.’
Anantara Dhigu Maldives Resort is located on the South Malé Atoll and is surrounded by lagoons and the stretching Indian Ocean. A speedboat from Malé takes roughly 35 minutes.
Leisure
Beach Sports
Water Sports with Aquafanatics
Charges apply for some activities
Diving with Aquafanatics
There are courses that cater for all experiences, so whether you’re a beginner and you’re emerged in your first dive, or a certified diver hoping to experience someone unique and different there is something here for everyone.
Dive sites include:
Costs apply
Anantara Spa
Costs apply
Services
Informal dining including an American breakfast buffet and themed dinner buffets. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Sea.Fire.Salt serves fusion steaks and seafood cooked over the grill. Open for lunch and dinner.
Italian cuisine. Open for dinner.
During the day light meals, in the evening Aqua Bar is the place to watch the sunset with a cocktail.
Traditional thai dishes served in a teak house overlooking the lagoon and outer reef. Open for lunch and dinner.
International favourites in oceanfront setting. Breakfast buffet from live cooking stations and for dinner each evening’s theme buffet includes seafood, Maldivian favourites and handmade pizzas and pastas.
Poolside bar serving soft and alcoholic drinks and light bites.
Modern Japanese food from a light gourmet menu, sushi and sashimi or grilled robatayaki skewers. Features a theatrical display at the Teppanyaki tables. Open for lunch and dinner.
Enjoy a signature experience on a traditional Maldivian Dhoni or on the beach by candlelight. Menus can be created with your culinary favourites in mind.
Paddle a kayak or take the shuttle to Gulifushi where the bar serves drinks and light snack around the ocean pool. Day trips.
Anantara Dhigu Maldives Resort welcomes families with children of all ages and offers the following facilities and services to ensure they have an enjoyable stay.
Accommodation
• Baby cots are available
• Sunrise Beach Villa/Sunset Beach Villa/Sunset Pool Villa/Sunrise Pool Villa all offer space for two children
• Sunset Family Villa includes space for children and a mini bathroom
• Two Bedroom Anantara Pool Villa can accommodate 4 children
Dining
• Restaurants feature a range of child-friendly dishes
• Children under the age of 12 enjoy unlimited ice cream in Aqua Bar
• High chairs are available
Beach & Sea
• Powdery white sands, perfect for playing in
• Warm, shallow water
Swimming Pool
• Family pool only with shallow area
Medical
• Babysitters are trained in first aid and CPR
• Medical facilities with doctor on call
Family entertainment / activities
• Water sports cater for children as well as adults
• The Bubblemaker course is available for 8 and 9 year olds who want to experience diving
Kids Club
The Dhoni Club
Ages allowed
• 4 – 12
Opening times
• 09:00 – 18:00
Indoor activities include:
• Table tennis
• Videos
• Arts & crafts
• Story telling/reading
• Board games
• Face painting
Outdoor activities include:
• Bicycles
• Petanque
• Badminton
• Volleyball
• Life-sized chess
• Fish feeding
• Treasure hunts
• Beach soccer
Babysitting
• Available for children 4 and upwards
• Should be booked 24hours in advance
• Available 10:00 – midnight
• Prices may vary
Anantara Dhigu Maldives Resort makes an ideal location for a romantic occasion and the resort provides the following to make your experience special.
Minimum stay of 4 nights
Valid within 12 months of wedding date, certificate to be provided at booking & check-in.
Beach Ceremonial Wedding Package includes:
Price on application
Please Note
It is not possible to have a legally recognised wedding in the Maldives. This ceremony is a celebration – guests should have a legal wedding in the UK prior to the event.
Guests on Half Board and All-Inclusive are welcome to dine at the following restaurants on a daily basis. 73 Degrees, Baan Huraa, Sea Fire Salt, Fushi Cafe and Aqua Bar.
• All-Inclusive alcohol package available on selected drinks between 11.00am and 23.00pm
• Certain items are not included in the meal plans and will be chargeable as per supplement.
• Origami, a Japanese speciality restaurant on Anantara Veli and any special events are not included in the meal plan and are fully chargeable as per consumption or set menu.
• Half Board Meal plans are based on a three-course menu or buffet per person composed of a starter, main, and dessert. Beverages except still water are not included and charged.
• Half Board Meal plan offer and All-Inclusive Meal Plan is not applicable to In-Villa Dining and Dining by Design.
• Half Board supplement applies when Meal Plan Offer is not available.
• Certain selected items which are not included in the meal plans will be clearly mentioned in the menu with the supplement price.
• Children under 12 years can eat on complimentary basis lunch and dinner from children's menu only when dining with their parents. Maximum 2 children under age of 11.99 years old are allowed free meals per one villa. If more than 2 children under age of 12 are staying in one villa, they will be charged as per children paid meal plan.
• If child dining from a restaurant menu, 50% off adult pricing applies.
Complimentary Services & Facilities
• Swimming pool
• Snorkelling equipment
• Kayaking
• Tennis, Football, Volleyball, Badminton and Petanque
• Table Tennis and Foosball
• Morning Yoga group classes
• Evening Yoga group classes
• Salsa Dance lessons, Divehi lesson, Water Gymnastics, Zumba lessons, Cha Cha lessons, Belly Dance lessons
• Fitness centre
• Board games
• Marine biology education talk
• Nature walk
• Snorkelling Activity with the marine biologist
• Dhoni Club 4-12 years (children under four years of age must be accompanied by a guardian)
• Kids Activities including cinema, glass bottomed-boat excursion, etc.
• Foreign exchange services for all major currencies.
• High-speed Wi-Fi internet access in all villas and public areas
• In-villa safety box
• International newspapers
• Pillow menu
• Espresso machine and tea making facilities
Chargeable Facilities
• Dive and Water Sports Centre
• Surfing and Paddleboarding
• Dining by Design such as Candlelit Beach Dinner and Private Island Dining Experiences
• In-Villa Dining Service
• Weddings Ceremony
• Over Water Anantara Spa
• In-Villa Minibar and Wine Cellar
• Hair Dressing Salon
• Jewellery Boutique and Souvenir Shop
• Spice Spoons Cooking Classes
• Private Yoga and meditation lessons
• Laundry Services
• Coral Restoration activities
• MediSpa
• Floating breakfast