Featuring luxurious villas with private infinity pools, Anantara Kihavah Villas is located on beautiful Kihavah Huravalhi Island in Baa Atoll. Surrounded by coral reefs and blue lagoon, it has free WiFi access and an over-water spa. Anantara Kihavah Villas is a scenic 35-minute seaplane ride from Male International Airport. Airport transfers are provided by the hotel at an extra charge.
Choose from several spacious Pool Villas and Residences either sitting above the crystal-clear waters or along a pristine stretch of virgin sand. Fitted with fine wood furnishings and premium cotton bedding, the air-conditioned villas feature an over-sized bathtub, outdoor dining pavilion and an entertainment system with a flat-screen TV, iPod dock and DVD player. Wine chiller, espresso machine and fully-stocked minibar are also included. Each villa offers absolute privacy, beach and ocean access, personalised iPad concierge services, and a dedicated Villa Host on call 24 hours a day to help tailor-create your dream escape to the finest detail.
A range of water sports, including wake-boarding, windsurfing, canoeing, catamaran sailing and snorkeling, is available. For those looking to exercise, there is a tennis court and fitness centre on site. Swim with majestic manta rays or snorkel at one of the world’s most treasured house-reefs, just steps away from your villa. Stargaze into the night at the world’s only over water observatory.
Young VIPS are treated to an unforgettable holiday experience with mini-master chef classes, a giant trampoline park at the Kid’s Club, children’s amenities, and pampering sessions curated especially for young travelers at the over water spa.
The resort offers unique dining experiences in the Maldives ranging from a gourmet breakfast of live cooking stations on the beach to theatrical Teppanyaki cuisine. Integrating itself with the surrounding beauty of the vibrant coral reefs, a once-in-a-lifetime gastronomic experience awaits at our multi-awarded winning underwater restaurant, SEA.
Tripplo's verdict, based on guest reviews
Tripplo’s analysis · Updated 10 October 2026 · How we review hotels
Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas is well suited to couples and design-conscious travellers who want privacy built into every stay. Each villa comes with its own private infinity pool, and the over-water spa sits directly above the lagoon for treatments framed by open water. Dining extends to an underwater restaurant set among coral reefs, a distinctive feature within the Baa Atoll biosphere reserve. Guests often highlight the scenic seaplane arrival as part of the appeal. The trade-off is cost and access: the seaplane transfer carries an extra charge, and the remote setting limits any exploration beyond the resort itself.
Guests score it 9.6 out of 10 — the average across the 6 hotels we list on Baa Atoll is 9.4.
What Guests Loved
- Each villa is designed with its own infinity pool, allowing guests uninterrupted views over the lagoon or jungle canopy without leaving their private terrace.
- The spa's overwater treatment rooms sit above the lagoon, using glass floor panels in places so guests can watch marine life while receiving treatments.
Things to Consider
- Seaplane transfers are charged separately from the room rate, and guests should factor this cost into their overall trip budget in advance.
- Given its island setting, guests cannot easily leave the resort to explore other areas, so the experience is centered entirely around on-site amenities.
Should you book it?
Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas is worth booking for couples wanting private-pool villas and overwater spa treatments — but pick somewhere else if you're on a tight budget — rates and seaplane fees add up.
Book it if you want
- Couples wanting private-pool villas and overwater spa treatments
- Divers and snorkellers keen on a protected biosphere reserve
- Travellers who see the seaplane transfer as part of the adventure
- Guests wanting an underwater dining experience among coral reefs
Pick somewhere else if
- You're on a tight budget — rates and seaplane fees add up
- You want to explore beyond the resort during your stay
- You'd rather skip the extra cost of seaplane transfers
Rooms & which one to pick
Our tip: Couples after a private pool and a bit of romance should book the Sunset Over Water Pool Villa (1 king bed, sofa bed, sleeps 4) or the plain Over-Water Villa with Private Pool for the same set-up without the sunset aspect. Families needing more room should look at the Two Bedroom Beach Pool Residence (1 king bed, 2 twin beds, 1 sofa bed, sleeps 6) or, for larger groups, the Three Bedroom Beach Pool Residence (2 king beds, 2 twin beds, sleeps 8), both with beach access and a private pool. If you're travelling with children and want a compact family layout instead, the One Bedroom Family Beach Pool Villa or its over-water equivalent (2 twin beds, 1 king bed, sleeps 4) are worth checking too.
- Beach Pool Villa1 king bed and 1 sofa bedsleeps 4Private poolBeach access
- Two Bedroom Sunset Over Water Pool Residence2 twin beds and 1 king bed and 1 sofa bedsleeps 6Over-waterPrivate pool
- Over-Water Villa with Private Pool1 king bed and 1 sofa bedsleeps 4Over-waterPrivate pool
- Two Bedroom Family Beach Pool Villa1 king bed and 1 sofa bed and 2 twin bedssleeps 5Beach accessPrivate pool
- Two Bedroom Beach Pool Residence1 king bed and 2 twin beds and 1 sofa bedsleeps 6Beach accessPrivate pool
- Three Bedroom Beach Pool Residence2 twin beds and 2 king bedssleeps 8Beach accessPrivate pool
- Sunset Beach Pool Villa1 king bed and 1 sofa bedsleeps 4Private poolBeach access
- Sunset Over Water Pool Villa1 king bed and 1 sofa bedsleeps 4Over-waterPrivate pool
- Four Bedroom Beach Pool Residence4 twin beds and 4 full beds and 4 sofa bedssleeps 12Beach accessPrivate pool
- One Bedroom Family Beach Pool Villa2 twin beds and 1 king bedsleeps 4Beach accessPrivate pool
- One Bedroom Family Over Water Pool Villa2 twin beds and 1 king bedsleeps 4Over-waterPrivate pool
Room types as listed on Booking.com; availability varies by date.
Prices at Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas
When we last checked (13 October 2026), a 2-night stay for two adults cost from €4,098 in total (€2,049 per night).
Across our last 15 daily price checks, the nightly rate has ranged from €1,948 to €2,344.
Prices sampled daily by Tripplo for a two-adult stay about a month ahead, in EUR. Your dates may differ — use the price check to see live availability.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas from the airport?
Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas is 133 km from Velana International Airport (MLE).
How far is Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas from the centre of Baa Atoll?
Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas is 16.3 km from the centre of Baa Atoll.
How do guests rate Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas?
On Booking.com it scores 9.6/10 from 67 guest reviews.
How many stars does Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas have?
Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas is a 5-star hotel.
What amenities does Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas offer?
Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas offers outdoor swimming pool, free Wifi, family rooms, airport shuttle, beachfront and non-smoking rooms.
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Kihavah Huravalhi Island, 99999 Baa Atoll, Maldives