Maldives - Gaafu Atoll
23 March 2021 - 8 April 2021
7 Night luxury holiday at the Ayada Maldives
Return flights to the Maldives on Qatar Return resort transfers by domestic flight & speedboat 7 nights accommodation in a Garden Villa Breakfast & dinner daily All taxes, levies & surcharges (estimate)
30% Discount included Book by 31 March
Book by 31 March 2021 A surcharge of approx. R4,200-00 will apply over June & December school holidays
Packages are subject to availability at the time of the reservation. Passport & visa costs (if applicable), travel insurance & items of a personal nature are not included. Prices are subject to change without prior notice due to airfare increases and currency fluctuations. Rebooking and cancellation fees apply. All prices are per person sharing unless otherwise specified. Standard terms and conditions apply. All discounts and/or special offers have already been included in the package price.
Base Price: | ZAR 51 510 |
Package Taxes: | ZAR 3 100 |
Total Price: | ZAR 54 610 |
Multi award winning Ayada Maldives is a private island resort in Maldives’ relatively unexplored Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll in the south of the country. The luxury resort offers 122 spacious villas and suites set amidst lush tropical gardens and greenery, and is ringed by a pristine coral reef where dolphins are frequent visitors.
LOCATION
Gaafu Dhaalu
Atoll
ACCOMMODATION
The 9 luxury accommodation types combine contemporary with traditional
Maldivian design elements. 10 Garden Villas, 50 Water Villas and 62 Seafront
Villas are tastefully designed and furnished to provide privacy and comfort and
all offer direct beach or ocean access and the service of your own dedicated
butler. The majority of the villas also have a private plunge pool.
Garden Villas
Enjoy lush vegetation, a hammock on the terrace and are ideally for a
family of 2 adults and 2 children.
Beach Villas
The Villas have direct beach access plus a private plunge pool.
Ocean Villas
These Villas are poised on stilts over the lagoon . All have private
pools, ocean hammocks and direct access to the ocean from the sun deck.
Beach Suites
These Suites have a larger bedroom that can take up to 2 children. They
can also interconnect with a Beach Villa.
Sunset Beach Suites
The Sunset Beach Suites have a beachfront location, private pool and
great view of the setting sun.
Sunset Lagoon Suites
Get the best of both with a beach front location and a terrace on stilts
over the water, an over water hammock, plunge pool and direct access to the
water.
Sunset Ocean Suites
Located on stilts over the water, the living area has a glass floor
panel, huge sundeck, private pool, ocean hammocks and great sea vistas.
Sunset Ocean Family Suites
The same layout as the Sunset Ocean Suites, but the living area is
converted to a second bedroom with twin beds.
The Ayada Royal Ocean Suite
This is a split level Presidential Suite at the end of the jetty with 2
bedrooms, a living area, outdoor shower area, private pool with Jacuzzi and
direct ocean access.
ROOM FACILITIES
DINING
Meal Plans
The resort operates on a Bed & Breakfast basis.
Guests can
choose to pay a supplement to upgrade to Half Board, Full Board or to one of the resort’s All Inclusive plans.
The Ayada Crystal Package includes:
The Ayada Diamond All Inclusive Package includes:
Magu
The main restaurant, open
for breakfast and dinner, and showcases extravagant buffets.
Ocean Breeze
This great over-water
setting is open for lunch and dinner and the menu is predominantly classic
Mediterranean and seafood specialities.
Kai
Fatures a sushi bar, two
tandoori ovens and a teppanyaki wok plus an extensive wine cellar.
Ile de Joie
An over water venue offering
an extensive selection of quality wines and cheeses, speciality seafood items
such as caviar and oysters, chocolate from around the world and a humidor
stocked with the finest cigars.
The Ottoman Lounge
Provides the unique
experience of sipping authentically brewed Turkish coffee and speciality teas
with a wide array of traditional shisha.
Sea Salt
A beach barbecue held under
a carpet of stars on the beach.
Zero Degree
The entertainment hub of the
resort.
SPA
An expansive spa managed by spa
experts ESPA is available at Ayada Maldives. This 3500 sqm facility offers 8
treatment rooms suitable for double occupancy, a Turkish hammam, Vichy room,
steam and sauna, hydrotherapy and a large relaxation area.
KIDS CLUB
Ayada Maldives provides a fully
equipped Kid’s Club. Open from 09h00 to 18h00 and inviting all children, this
facility offers a host of recreational and educational activities conducted by
a personable and attentive team. Babysitting services are also available upon
request.
SURFING
The Maldives surf season begins early in the year and Ayada is blessed with some of the best surf breaks – 8 are within easy distance, 2 for beginners and 6 for pros. The best months are from August through to mid November where the average height of the reef breakers can range from between 1.2 and 1.5 metres to 2.5 and 3 metres.
Wi-Fi
Available in all villas & in
public areas .
FACILITIES
WELCOME TO THE MALDIVES
A destination of dazzling tropical beauty that offers the perfect recipe for relaxation and rejuvenation! A country of more than a thousand islands spread over 90,000 square kilometres of the Indian Ocean. Endowed with a dreamlike beauty, the Maldives welcomes you to enjoy its natural splendour and charm. For most holidaymakers, great sunny days with deep blue skies, clear lagoons with pleasing shades of blue, moonlit nights, the soothing sound of little waves lapping soft white sands, the ruffle of palms and powdery white beaches are the basic ingredient for a tropical island holiday – few places offer these in greater abundance than the Maldives.
Maldives offers a variety of resorts catering to the taste and budget of most travellers. All resorts are located on their own private island, making their beaches idyllically crowd-free. From Robinson Crusoe style to those offering a more conventional style, your resort is your haven from which to spend your days relaxing with a cocktail or two, diving in the spectacular ocean, or taking advantage of the spa facilities, water sports or activities the resort has to offer. Maldives is bare foot luxury at its best.
The warm seas of the Maldives have high visibility throughout the year; with water clear enough to see the passing fish as far as fifty metres away at times. Over a thousand species of fish and other underwater creatures inhabit the Maldivian waters. Enjoy your days snorkelling, diving, deep-sea fishing or cruising at sunset.
CLIMATE
The Maldives has a hot tropical climate and the temperature remains remarkably consistent at around 30°C year round – and that’s on the beach and in the water! The sea in the Maldives is warm all year round and the water temperature is an average of 29°C (yowzers!)
TIME DIFFERENCE
The Maldives is 3 hours ahead of South Africa.
AIRPORT
International flights arrive at Male's Hulhule airport, which is on an island of its own. Transfers from the airport to your resort island are either by boat, seaplane or domestic flight, depending on the distance. If your resort requires a seaplane transfer, be aware that seaplanes only operate in daylight hours. The seaplane journey in itself is an experience, as you get stunning views of the atolls - make sure you get a window seat and that you get your camera out before boarding. The seaplane will usually land next to a floating platform, from which you will be picked up by boat to be taken the remaining few metres in shore to your resort.
ELECTRICITY
Electricity supply is 220V to 240V, 50Hz AC. The standard socket is the UK-style three-pin, although there are some variations, so an international adaptor will be useful.
LANGUAGE
The language of the Maldivians is Dhivehi and is very similar to several other languages from Sri Lanka, South East Asia and North India. English is also widely spoken in the Maldives.
DIVING
If you are a certified diver, travel with proof of your certification and discover this miracle of nature called Maldives - a true diver’s dream. If you are not certified - well there’s no time like the present! Take the plunge while on holiday in the Maldives - with its shallow lagoons, the Maldives offers ideal conditions for beginners. Maldives is one of the most coral rich regions in the world, here you are spoilt for choice when it comes to diving. With over a thousand different species of coral and fish, every dive is a fascinating experience. While boat diving is more popular, shore diving to discover natures little wonders in the house reef off the island is also amazing. Diving possibilities include drift diving, wreck diving and night diving.
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