80 villas on a private island in Baa Atoll's UNESCO Biosphere Reserve — Anantara's Maldivian property with underwater dining.
BrandAnantara Hotels & Resorts
DestinationMaldives
RegionIndian Ocean
Price TierTier 5 ($10k+)
SettingPrivate island in a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve
Best ForCouples on milestone trips seeking underwater dining, families with older children interested in reef snorkeling, repeat Anantara guests collecting properties.
PrivacyUltra-Private
ServicePersonalized butler service
ButlerYes
Private PoolYes
Built2011
Renovated2020
Anantara Kihavah opened in 2011 on a private island in Baa Atoll, within the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve that protects the atoll's coral reef systems and manta ray populations. The 80 villas split between beach and overwater formats, all with private infinity pools. The property underwent renovation in
Key Features
Over-water and beachfront villas
Private infinity pools
Underwater dining experience
Full-service Anantara Spa
Diverse culinary offerings
Complimentary water sports
Personalized butler service
Stunning coral reefs for diving and snorkeling
Dining
Sea
Fire
Spice
Sky
Plates
Signature Experience
Dinner at Sea, six meters below the surface with reef fish and occasional manta rays passing the floor-to-ceiling glass — the Maldives' most structurally distinctive dining experience.
Underwater dining at Sea — one of the few glass-walled below-surface restaurants in the Maldives — combined with UNESCO Biosphere Reserve location for manta ray and reef access during seasonal migrations.
Signature Suite: Three Bedroom Beach Pool Residence
Spacious residence accommodating up to six adults
Accolades
Worlds Finest Wellness Suites, TripAdvisor Travelers Choice Awards 2023, Nominated in the Travel + Leisure Worlds Best Awards
