Diva Maldives

Paradise is made of this! A small island resort, surrounded by a crystal-clear lagoon and miles and miles of ocean in shades of blue and turquoise. This is the place for

a real break, far removed from the bustle of modern life, on a beautiful island, full of tropical greenery, surrounded by a fabulous lagoon, perfect for swimming and snorkelling and close to the Maldives’ best dive sites.

The Maldives is famous for its marine diversity and especially for its whale-sharks, which average well over 20 feet in length. The country has some of the most fabulous sites for diving in the world and luxurious Diva Resort is the ideal base. The most beautiful sites are less than an hour from the Resort. The boat journey makes diving trips even more enjoyable. Guests set out in dhonis, a traditional Maldivian form of boat, and an experience in itself.

The sea is never closer than in the exclusive Water Villas, standing on stilts over the lagoon. You can simply slip from your own private deck into the water.
The island is 25 minutes from Malé by seaplane and 2½ hours by boat, a short journey but one that you will never forget.

Villas Présidentielle
* 1 Suite Master bedroom
* 1 Suite Guest bedroom
* Lounge Area
* Pantry Room
* Deck with an Infinity Plunge Pool
* Panoramic view of the lagoon and local islands
* 24-hour butler service

87 Water Villas (80m²)
The gentle, shallow waters of the lagoon lap the steps of your exclusive Villa, as you sit reading, sunbathing or taking an outdoor shower in complete privacy, or simply gazing at the wonderful expanse of sea or the neighbouring islands from your own private terrace.
Beautiful Maldivian wood flooring, Egyptian cotton sheets and Pierre Frey fabrics from Paris give bedrooms a warm and luxurious feel. The décor has been inspired by the lagoon, with touches of turquoise and shades of beige and ochre, offset by motifs of sea life that bring the ocean setting dramatically to life. The lagoon itself is clearly visible from both the bed and the bath.

Each Villa has its own luxurious bathroom with a sunken bath, and the bedroom can sleep two people, as well as a child under 12. A cot can also be provided. Overall, the setting is fantastic, the décor simply stunning and the whole ambiance warm and relaxing.


12 Beach Pool Villas (116 m²)
The sunsets from the west-facing Beach Pool Villas are sensational – and there is a view of the lagoon and sunset even from the bed itself.
The rooms, with their luxurious en-suite bathrooms, are pure elegance and the extensive use of local wood for the floors and fittings, as well as the Pierre Frey fabrics from Paris, give an added warmth.
The décor is subtle and elegant, with sand and ochre colours that echo the beautiful sandy beach, just outside.
The individual terrace is more like extended living space, with its wooden decking and a settee for reading, lounging or simply gazing at the lagoon. There is also a table, large enough for meals or for use as a writing desk. Each Villa has a private garden on its far side, featuring a sunken swimming pool with a wooden deck surround, 2 sunloungers and an outdoor shower.
There is plenty of room for a cot and there is an overall feeling of spaciousness and a sense of being part of nature.

45 Beach Villas (95m²)
The Beach Villas are as attractive as the Beach Pool Villas, with larger gardens but without individual swimming pools.

48 Junior Suites (65m²)
All the Junior Suites look out to sea and are near to the sea on both sides, as they are located on the narrow ends of the island. Each Suite has a bedroom, en-suite bathroom, terrace and private garden area.
The designer has used dramatic orange touches to give the Suites a warm, sunny feel, further enhanced by the use of local wood for the bedroom floors and terrace decking.
Even the stylish bathrooms look out both over the garden and towards the sea.
Many of the Suites have communicating doors with the next room and the others have a single bed that can accommodate a child under 12.

Villas and Suites Facilities
* All villas have private and furnished terrace with direct lagoon access
* Air conditioning
* Bathroom with bath, separate toilet and separate shower
* Some villas have private swimming pools
* Outdoor shower
* Satelite telephone with Direct International Dialling
* LCD TV screen with built-in DVD
* Mini bar
* Safe
* Hair-dryer
* Magnifying mirror
* Complimentary tea and coffee making facilities and bottles of mineral water
* 24-hour room service.

SENSES Oriental Restaurant & Lounge Bar
Seats: 60
European savours with a touch of oriental spices waft through the air, inspired by North-African, Lebanese, Indian and Indian Ocean cuisines. Guests in the Water Villas have exclusive use of the restaurant for breakfast. Thereafter, it is open to all guests, serving salads, grills and seafood at lunchtime, with an a la carte dinner menu. The restaurant leads on to a terrace and an infinity pool, stretching as far as the sea. A lounge bar features a selection of cocktails, rums, liqueurs, beers and international brands of spirits, as well as a selection of famous teas.

NOO Restaurant
Seats: 150
Noo (which means Blue in Maldivian) is a spectacular, shell-shaped restaurant, featuring international cuisine. The restaurant is by Diva Island Resort and Spa's central beach, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, with themed evenings.

IRU Bar*
Seats: 60
The brightly coloured circular bar, Iru, the local word for Sun, is also by the beach, facing the sea. Indeed, the terrace goes out to sea and is filled with sunset colour, for an unforgettable aperitif with a selection of finger snacks at the end of the afternoon.
* “Shoe less” concept.
* Extensive selection of champagne
* Sabrage demonstration & certification

VELI Pool Bar
Seats: 40
Veli means Sand in Dhiveli.
The bar adjoins the circular swimming pool that extends out to sea, looking out onto the crystal-clear lagoon on three sides. The atmosphere is relaxed and cheerful. Light Mediterranean-style snacks, such as Spanish tapas, mezze and antipasti are served in Véli throughout the day.

PURE* Japanese Fusion Restaurant
Seats: 30
Standing on stilts over the water, Pure features Japanese-style open cooking. It has a sushi bar and a Tepaniaki table, where the Chef performs a “live” show, displaying all his skills as he prepares their dishes in front of the guests. The restaurant is open evenings only and tables should be reserved in advance.

EAST* Asian Restaurant & Bar
Seats: 150
This is the resort's main restaurant, standing on stilts over the water, with a wonderful view out over the lagoon. It is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, featuring, amongst others, Cambodian, Indonesian, Thai, Sri Lankan, Hong Kong and Chinese-style buffets.

SEASON* Beach Restaurant & Bar
Seats: 40
The beach Bar & Restaurant is located next to the boathouse and opens only at midday. The menu is simple with beach barbecues, seafood brochettes, grills, salads and sandwiches.

ALLEGRIA* Italian Restaurant & Bar
Seats: 80
Welcome to Diva's Italian restaurant for genuine and traditional Italian cuisine. The concept is again open-kitchen, with large glass windows through which you can see the kitchen staff at work. Allegria features Italian specialities during both lunch and dinner. Exclusive arrangements can also be made for small parties to dine in the setting of the wine cellar, in the heart of the restaurant, with a special menu. It is the chance to indulge in wine and cheese tasting and to learn more about wines and preparing Italian dishes.

Garden Treatment Villas
There are 11 spacious and opulent double Treatment Rooms on the beach, each with a terrace and a private garden area with an outdoor shower. There is a shower and separate toilet in each room and one of the rooms.

Water Treatment Villas
4 equally lavishly furnished and large double Treatment Rooms stand on stilts jutting out over the lagoon. They all have terraces over the water with outdoor showers and lounges. Inside each room is a shower and separate toilet.

Other Services
Kids Club, Teens Club, Excursions,

Other facilities.
# Internet lounge
# Three shops
# Night Club
# Infirmary with a resident doctor
# Information counter