An Idyllic Maldives Over Water Villa Retreat

Anantara Kihavah is located a 35 minute seaplane journey from Male International Airport.  Every effort will be made to arrange your resort transfer within 2 hours of arriving at the seaplane lounge. 

Seaplane journeys to Anantara Kihavah are available during daylight hours only. Guests arriving at Malé International Airport on an international flight after 3.30 p.m. will be transferred to the resort by Domestic Transfer at the same rate as a Seaplane Transfer. 

As one of the top luxury resorts in the Maldives with an infinite list of things to do in Maldives, let us take you on a journey to discover the wonders of land, sea and sky through first-hand encounters. 

Anantara Kihavah is located in Baa Atoll, a renowned UNESCO Biosphere Reserve housing some of the richest diversity of marine life in the world. Snorkel with the majestic manta rays, swim with dolphins or cruise with whale sharks.

Expand your view of the galaxy at SKY, the only over water observatory in the Maldives, and stargaze through the Indian Ocean’s most powerful telescope.

And at SEA, perhaps one of the only underwater restaurants in the world with an award-winning wine cellar, your tasting journey takes place in the most surreal of settings. To explore the variety of experiences available, please click here.

From day-to-night, every meal experience at SEA, the best underwater restaurant in the Maldives, unveils a wonderful discovery of the diversity of the marine life that calls our house reef home.  

During the day, SEA showcases turtles, butterflyfish, unicorn fish and jackfish in their natural habitat, whilst dinner time attracts nocturnal predators including lionfish, reef sharks, moray eels and sting rays. 

Advance reservations are advised to ensure the availability of seats on your preferred dates.

Truly a romantic paradise, the Maldives is the perfect setting to celebrate one of life's milestones. Anantara Kihavah is the best resorts in the Maldives for your honeymoon. Explore a specially curated list of diversions at Anantara Kihavah, all designed to foster closer connections and to build a lifetime of memories through shared experiences. 

Our Thiththi Boli Kid's club offers exciting and packed activities for children aged 4 to 12 years old. It is open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Baby sitting service is also available upon request. As the minimum age for children to enter the kids' club is 4 years old, children below this age will require baby sitting service.

Owning to the abundance of krill and plankton that accumulates in Hanifaru Bay during the months of May to November which is considered as manta ray season, this period would be the optimum time to witness these magnificent creatures in all their glory. 

Because we want you to make the most of your stay, some of the enhancements and in-villa amenities you can expect during your stay includes complimentary usage of snorkeling equipment, life jackets and kayaks and bicycles. Child-friendly bikes and baby-seats are available on request. For the full list of amenities provided, please visit the tab Stay Inclusions and In-Villa Amenities under Accommodation on Home Page.

To ensure the safety and privacy of all our guests, unauthorised operation of mechanical devices that fly over or suspend from ground level including drones, are prohibited in the resort premises. Should you wish to have aerial photos or videos captured during your stay with us, we have a professional photography and videography studio on site.

The standard check in time is at 2 p.m. and check-out time is at 12 p.m. Rest assured that we will have both your early arrival or late departure timings noted, and the availability of a late check out request may only be confirmed on the same day.