Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas

Nice villa and hospitable stay at Baa Atoll. Spacious and clean.

ABSOLUTELY SPLENDID! We hope to be back soon! Mr Paul and his A-team were impeccable and we couldn’t ask for more! Our overwater villa was spotlessly clean, tastefully designed and bigger than we expected. We were there to celebrate our wedding anniversary and they curated such a romantic and unforgettable experience. Besides the attention paid to every single detail, we were grateful for our dedicated villa host, Naomi (Here’s a special shoutout to Naomi: BIG THANKS FOR EVERYTHING! ) Although our star-gazing booking was cancelled last minute due to cloudy weather, we appreciate that Naomi and her colleague did try their best to make it happen. In fact, most of the staff who tended to us were very friendly, hospitable and steadfast Also to take this opportunity to give special credits to the ever humorous Reji, Ricky and the rest of the team at Manzaru and Spice restaurant, the knowledgeable Sofiya at SEA underwater restaurant (for making us excited by pointing out the various wild sea lives spotted and taking professional looking photos and vids), Yoni, Tee Pee, Nur and our masseur of the Spa team (BEST SPA EXPERIENCE AND MERIDIEN MASSAGE EVER!) and all housekeepers ♥️ We felt more like their friends than guests… meltzzz… ♥️ For half board’s standard, their food selections and offerings were wide, portions were big and tasted really good! We reckoned they practice 0km cooking after visiting their herbal garden, seeing a Chef harvesting their organic herbs. The Tom Yum soup at Spice Restaurant also saved my night as I was down with motion sickness Here’s also a big shout-out to Mr Paul, the man of the house! THANKS FOR EVERYTHING, not forgetting making the last minute Manta-ray excursion happened! 20 Manta-ray, the dolphins spotted and a huge rainbow literally struck a perfect chord!

We had a fantastic stay here. The service was exceptional, and we would like to special thanks to Tina for an outstanding hospitality. The food was excellent, and our lunch at SEA was truly amazing.

We stayed in Anantara Kihawah for 5 days 4 nights. This place went beyond our expectations in every way including stay, food, service and snorkling experience. We are a family of 4 and we went with our two boys. My boys did not want to leave at the end of our stay. We had a warmest welcome when we got off the seaplane. Azmeen, our villa host, was exceptionally helpful and polite. We stayed in water villa and oh boy! what a luxury and serene vibes it had! Never experienced relaxation to this deeper level. My boys jumped in the infinite pool right away. They went to kids club and all the staff including Tini, Zizi, Aish, Darima, Shiela and Coral made my kids experience super fun. They tried tennis clinic, had a talk with marine biologist, tried dip and dazzle popsicle making activity, played vollyball, football and what not. Thank you ladies! Next comes the restaurant experience. We mostly ate in Spice and the freshness and taste of food was unbeatable. Our restaurant manager ‘Sugar’ was gracious enough to honor our food request for each and every single evening. He made sure our requests were pre-made and exactly made and served to our needs. Thank you Sugar. All the servers were super polite and knowledgeable about the menu. Sea restaurant experience was super unique. Anantara has the best coral reef and the animals we saw under water were just mind boggling. We saw all sorts of fish, turtles and baby sharks. Boys were super thrilled. Lastly, can’t forget our resort exploration with bike rides. Overall, this resort has gone above and beyond to make us feel special. Thank you Anantara. We 100% recommend this to anyone and we will surely return.

We chose Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas for our wedding anniversary and 30th anniversary celebration—and it was the best decision we could have made. We stayed for just under three weeks, and it truly felt like a home away from home. From the moment we arrived, it was clear that every detail had been thoughtfully considered. Our overwater villa was spacious and beautifully designed, with an outdoor shower and an indoor bath overlooking the sea—turning even the simplest moments into something special. The sunsets from our villa were stunning each evening, and the night skies just as memorable. We had an incredible stargazing experience and were even able to see Jupiter clearly—moments that added a real sense of awe to our stay. What stood out most for us was the house reef and how effortlessly accessible it was. At low tide, we could simply walk into the water and explore an incredibly rich marine ecosystem—making it enjoyable even for non-swimmers. Each morning felt magical as we were greeted by reef sharks, turtles, manta rays, and even the occasional bull shark, all visible right from our villa. We even spotted dolphins—experiences that felt truly special. We also deeply appreciated the resort’s eco-conscious approach. There is a clear effort to preserve the reef and marine life, including the promotion of reef-safe SPF products. Wildlife encounters here feel natural and respectful—there is no artificial feeding or staged sightings, which makes the experience far more authentic. The guided snorkelling experiences were a highlight. A special thank you to Ravinder, whose skill and calm guidance made all the difference. This was especially meaningful for my partner, who is not a swimmer—Ravinder ensured we could safely explore beyond the reef edge and return with complete confidence. Swimming alongside turtles was unforgettable. The Sea restaurant is an experience not to be missed—truly unique and something one should do at least once. The service throughout the resort was exceptional. The true strength of Kihavah lies in its people. Every member of staff made us feel welcome and cared for, always with warmth and genuine smiles—even during the fasting month of Ramadan in the heat, which made their dedication even more admirable. A very special thank you to Zidhan, our house host, who was outstanding in every way. His attention to detail was remarkable—nothing we mentioned was ever too small or too big. On one occasion, I casually mentioned I was unsure about riding a bicycle, and when we returned from breakfast, there was a three-wheel bicycle waiting outside our villa—something I had never even requested. It perfectly reflects the level of thoughtfulness he brought to our stay. Zidhan arranged all our activities seamlessly and created thoughtful surprises, especially during our anniversary week, making the experience deeply personal. We also bonded over a shared love of painting, exchanged ideas, and were incredibly touched when he gift

We went for our sons first birthday, the whole experience was perfect, the location of the island the atmosphere was perfect, the services and amenities were great, out villa host siham provided us great hospitality made sure of everything we needed, the whole experience was wonderful our son had a great time with everyone