Overview
Hilton Maldives Resort

| Location: |
South Ari Atoll |
| Distance from Airport: |
103 kilometers |
| Number of Rooms: |
35 Standard Beach Villa
44 Delux Beach Villa |
| Transport: |
30 minutes by Seaplane |
This is the epitome of a tropical paradise fantasy. The resort consists of two islands surrounded by reefs and is home to utterly luxurious Water Villas and the country’s largest beach Villas. A spa lover’s paradise, there is nothing better than the over- water spa villas, each with private treatment room. The seven restaurants are outstanding, including the world’s first underwater restaurant, situated by coral reef 8m beneath the waves. For total relaxation, the two spas will pamper guests, while water sports, tennis, huge gym and yacht will keep the active delighted.
Accommodation
Guest Rooms
Beach Villa
Experience a taste of the tropics in one of our light and spacious 74m²/797sq.ft Beach Villas, ideally set on the beachfront of Rangalifinolhu Island. Relax in the luxurious seating area with sofa, or step out onto the patio to take in the magnificent sea view. Your villa is decorated in an attractive local style, complemented by sumptuous Frette pillows and Molton Brown toiletries. Keep in touch with internet access or make use of the separate dressing room.
Deluxe and Executive Rooms
Water Villa
These elegant, self-contained 74m²/797sq.ft or 115m²/1238sq.ft air-conditioned water villas each offer a magnificent living area with wooden interiors and Phillipe Starck fittings. Step out onto your private sun deck to take in the sweeping sea view. Keep in touch with internet access or unwind in your luxurious bathroom. Superior and Deluxe Water Villas offer a Jacuzzi on the sun deck, as well as a surround sound DVD player.
Facilities
Atoll Market restaurant
With sand floors and lagoon views, this Maldives restaurant is a relaxed setting to sample different world cuisines from its 8 specialist kitchens. Try Japanese sushi, Indian curry or Italian pasta and pizza among the frangipani trees of the Hilton Maldives Resort & Spa.
Ithaa Undersea restaurant
Dine 16 feet below sea level at the Hilton Maldives Resort & Spa’s unique underwater restaurant. Marvel at 360° views of reef and marine life, sip champagne cocktails and sample Maldivian-Western fusion cuisine at this spectacular Maldives restaurant - the world's only aquarium-style restaurant.
Koko Grill restaurant
Take a seat at the counter and watch the expert Japanese teppanyaki chef prepare your order at the Hilton Maldives Resort & Spa. Set in an idyllic beach setting between the lagoon and Japanese water garden, this Maldives restaurant also serves authentic sushi, ideal for a light meal on a hot day.
Mandhoo Spa restaurant
Set on stilts 110 yards out to sea, the Hilton Maldives Resort & Spa's restaurant offers balanced spa cuisine made from organic ingredients. Sip freshly squeezed juices, try nourishing sea scallops with lime and savor endless ocean vistas as you unwind at this tropical Maldives restaurant.
Sunset Bar and Grill
Set on stilts over coral reefs teeming with fish, the Hilton Maldives Resort & Spa restaurant is the ideal spot for a romantic dinner. Watch chefs prepare seafood specialties in the show kitchen of this Maldives restaurant while you sip fine wines from the world’s best boutique wineries.
The Wine Cellar
With a selection of 300 fine wines, The Wine Cellar at the Hilton Maldives Resort & Spa is a paradise for wine-lovers. Sit at the solid oak table while a 5-course dégustation menu is created to enhance your choice of wine. The chilled cellar at this Maldives restaurant sits 6 feet below sea level
Vilu Restaurant
Enjoy the sea breeze at this open-air, waterfront Maldives restaurant specializing in European-Asian fusion cuisine. Ask your waiter to recommend a wine from the Hilton Maldives Resort & Spa's large wine cellar. Visit for a lazy Sunday brunch, candlelit dinner or breakfast buffet.
Rangali Bar
With its sand floor, day loungers and live music, the informal Rangali bar at the Hilton Maldives Resort & Spa is the ideal spot to relax with friends and family. Sip classic cocktails, order a light snack or just settle onto a lounger and soak up the views over the lagoon at this Maldives bar.
Vilu Bar
Watch the sun set over the lagoon, drink in hand, at this alfresco Maldives bar. By day, relax on loungers or perch on a bar stool and savor creative cocktails, soft drinks and light snacks. A selection of champagnes are offered by the glass at the Hilton Maldives Resort & Spa’s hotel bar.
The Wine Bar
Sample some of the world's best wines, cheeses and breads at the Hilton Maldives Resort & Spa's designer bar. Match different wine varieties and cheeses at this stylish Maldives bar with its black sand floor, mood lighting and jazz music.