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Manta Point at the end of the jetty, where you can come to watch rays feed on plankton for their dinner every night.
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At Sun Siyam Resorts’ five fabulous and affordable retreats in the sun-drenched Maldives, luxury is well within reach. One of the world’s most highly coveted destinations is more sought after than ever for its tropical island paradises far from the crowds.
The Sun Siyam brand stands out in the Maldives for being locally owned and run. The company is deeply rooted in its communities, under the stewardship of visionary founder Ahmed Siyam Mohamed. Whether you come as a couple, as a group of friends or with the family, a heavenly escape awaits you at Olhuveli, Vilu Reef, Iru Fushi, Iru Veli or the stunning new Siyam World. The four and five-star options offer fantastic value, all-inclusive packages, and great deals for kids.
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On the tip of South Malé Atoll, a thrilling and convenient 45-minute speedboat journey from Malé airport, this is a four-star resort that feels even more high end. The range of accommodation available includes suites on the beach or over water, and villas that can sleep six, some boasting private pools. There are two spa complexes, featuring treatment rooms perched over the sea, three swimming pools, and you can enjoy excursions to explore the resort’s spectacular house reef.
Couples love Olhuveli for its beachfront infinity pool bar, romantic dining on the white sands and sunset cruises. But there are family-friendly spaces too, including a kids’ club that keeps pre-teens entertained with activities such as crab racing. And older kids love trying the water sports on the vast lagoon, including kitesurfing.
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Sun Siyam Olhuveli
You can also connect with the local community by visiting local islands and spend a day with the fishermen whose fresh catches are cooked to perfection in Olhuveli’s 11 restaurants and bars. Highlights include the overwater Siyam Orchid with classic Asian dishes, the romantic beachside Indian Namaste, and the intimate Maghrib Grill for the best in seafood and grill dishes.
Deals are available that include a complimentary snorkelling or windsurfing lesson, or an excursion to a local island.
Despite the vast array of activities available across two islands, Olhuveli can guarantee you the space and privacy you crave for complete relaxation.
Overwater villas at Sun Siyam Olhuveli can sleep up to six
Exquisitely remote in South Nilandhe Atoll, Vilu Reef is a haven for couples, and has an incredible repeat visitor rate of more than 70 per cent. The secluded location is a thrilling 35-minute seaplane ride from the main airport.
As well as providing a sense of space and privacy, Vilu Reef is home to one of the Maldives’ most magnificent house reefs, with its own accredited Scuba Schools International (SSI) dive centre offering taster dives and certification, as well as freediving. Other adventures available include visits to local fishing villages, dolphin-spotting tours, blissful cruises in a traditional wooden dhoni and even picnics on secluded islands.
Sun Siyam Vilu Reef
A five-star getaway offering value for money, Vilu Reef is the grande dame of Sun Siyam Resorts, having been the first hotel in the group to open in 1998. Its luxurious but laid-back accommodation, decorated in bright island hues, includes overwater villas that enjoy gorgeous twilight views, while others come with private sun decks, private pools and direct access into the lagoon.
Even if you don’t stay here, there’s the chance to experience its delights on a day trip from Sun Siyam Iru Veli, just 10 minutes away by speedboat.
For that ultimate castaway feeling, this five-star resort can’t be beaten. Its dreamy location in the Noonu Atoll is a 45-minute seaplane journey from the capital, Malé. A brilliant choice for foodies, its 14 restaurants and bars include Italian cuisine under the stars and Islander's Grill with its open kitchen serving an abundance of locally caught seafood, including Maldivian lobster.
Iru Fushi offers an uplifting wellness retreat, with award-winning The Spa by Thalgo France combining holistic treatments with contemporary techniques. You can book consultations with its resident Ayurvedic doctor and benefit from the hydrotherapy pools, steam rooms and saunas.
But Iru Fushi is also another perfect all-rounder, offering a choice of stylish beach and overwater villas suited to couples, friends and families, with butler service and up to three bedrooms – perfect for multigenerational reunions. Unusually, under-15s are all counted as children and go free with two paying adults in the same room.
Other child-friendly features include a family pool, an underwater park in the lagoon and an engaging kids’ club for pre-teens, allowing grown-ups the option of escaping to the adults-only infinity pool with Indian Ocean views.
This is a 52-acre island, so you’re assured space and seclusion alongside the fantastic facilities. And the Indian Ocean itself offers a magical playground. There’s the chance to snorkel and dive on both the house reef and nearby sites – don’t miss Nemo’s Reef with its clownfish and turtles. There are also snorkel safaris, dolphin-spotting cruises and fishing trips, as well as the chance to join locals as they prepare the day’s catch.
Sun Siyam Iru Fushi
Stylish beach and overwater villas at Sun Siyam Iru Fushi
There are plenty of activities for children to enjoy
Catch some down time at an uplifting wellness retreat on Iru Fushi
To find out more and to book your affordable dream holiday in the sun, visit sunsiyam.com
Vilu Reef in the South Nilandhe Atoll is a secluded spot to relax or have an adventure
Explore the magnificent reefs, or beginners can take a lesson and learn to dive at the SSI accredited scuba centre
Dine in style at Vilu Reef
Much of the resort’s food is organic and grown on its own island farm. Spend a day there learning about the local ingredients – and of course, dining on the freshest seasonal dishes.
The Bubble Lounge overwater bar with its fine champagnes and sparkling wines – one of several stunning stilted dining and drinking venues at the property.
Sun Siyam Olhuveli
Sun Siyam Vilu Reef
Sun Siyam Iru Fushi