Niyama’s twin islands offer up the luxury of choice, from chic serenity on the isle of Chill to the adrenaline and excitement on the isle of Play — or a combination of both as your mood dictates! The resort serves up one of the best dining scenes in the Maldives with no less than seven restaurants, including four unique options: Nest is a one-of-a-kind dining concept in the Maldives featuring four cuisines of Asia, including Teppanyaki, Thai, Chinese and Indonesian; Tribal offers a uniquely authentic cultural experience of African, Central and South American tribal cuisines; Edge provides exclusive overwater dining, accessible by boat, featuring delicate Indian Ocean flavours and fresh local seafood; and, below Edge, Subsix Underwater Playground is hidden out in the ocean and six metres below the waterline. There are also two all-day dining restaurants, two bars, a coffee shop and personalised destination dining options, both on and off shore. If you have little ones, the Explorers Children’s Club pioneers excitement to new levels, with activities for different age groups and interests. An outdoor fun area has a playground, trampoline, splash park and stage, whilst Munch, the mini gourmet kitchen, offers cooking classes and food and drinks for their different tastes. Throughout the resort, family-spirited accommodation, dining and experiences abound — sophistication meets exploration, with extra special attention lavished on VIPs both large and small. Take time to soak up the raw beauty of the unspoilt beaches and blue lagoon, revel in spectacular Ocean views from your luxurious studio, suite or pavilion, explore the islands by bike, and treat yourself to a recharge at LIME Spa, featuring eight iconic treatment rooms and world-renowned products, including Gentlemen’s Tonic and Intraceuticals. You won’t want to leave!
134 luxury studios, suites and pavilions with and direct beach or lagoon access. All with king bedroom, some with open-air showers, private deck with swing, sun loungers and dining table, in-room entertainment system with LED TV, on-request films and Bose® Surround System, complimentary WiFi, Deli-In with a full-size fridge with gourmet treats, popcorn machine, ’Thakuru' personalised butler service. Beach Villas have direct beach access with sunrise views, open-air bathroom and 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child.
Half Board option: Includes breakfast and dinner at Epicure or BLU restaurants (with the exception of special dinners, lobster and seafood platters). Guests dining à la carte in Nest, Tribal or Edge for dinner or destination dining (not applicable to free Half Board upgrades) enjoy $95 net food credit per adult.
Full Board option: Includes breakfast at Epicure, lunch at Epicure, Dune and The Deli and dinner at Epicure or BLU restaurants (with the exception of special dinners, lobster and seafood platters). Guests dining à la carte in Tribal, Edge, Dune, Nest, Subsix or destination dining enjoy $40 net food credit for lunch and $95 net food credit for dinner.
Please note: Drinks are not included in Half Board and Full Board options. Children under 12 years receive 3 complimentary meals a day from the children's menu and buffet. If dining from à la carte, 50% discount off adult price applies. Half Board and Full Board not available 24 Dec or 31 Dec, however lunch (optional) may be booked.
Deluxe Beach Villas have direct beach access with sunset views, open-air bathroom and 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child.
Beach Pool Villas have direct beach access with sunrise views, private pool, open-air bathroom and 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child.
Deluxe Beach Pool Villas have direct beach access with sunset views, private pool, open-air bathroom and 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child.
Over Water Pool Villas have a private infinity pool and stairs leading from the private deck straight into the lagoon, with 1 king-size bed sleeping maximum 3 adults.
Deluxe Over Water Pool Villas are more spacious over-water studios, with the addition of a Jacuzzi as well as private pool, sleeping maximum 3 adults.
Family Beach Pool Villas have an indoor/outdoor floor plan, living area with sofa bed, direct beach access, sunrise views and a private 'family sized' plunge pool, sleeping maximum 4 adults and 1 child.
Deluxe Family Beach Pool Villas have an indoor/outdoor floor plan, living area with sofa bed, direct beach access, sunset views and a private 'family sized' plunge pool, sleeping maximum 4 adults and 1 child.
A range of 1-3 bedroom pavilions are also available, all with sunset views, direct beach or lagoon access and private infinity pools with jacuzzi.
6 restaurants: Nest (treehouse-style Asian restaurant, open for Teppanyaki dinner); Tribal (African, Central and South American tribal cuisines, open for dinner); Subsix Underwater Playground (gourmet dining, open for set menu lunch and underwater glow parties twice per week); Edge restaurant and lounge (over-water local cuisine and seafood, open for dinner); Blu (breakfast and all-day dining family-style, Mediterranean restaurant); Epicure (breakfast buffet, International à la carte lunch and dinner, including regular themed dinner buffets); The Deli - Coffee shop (take-away deli delights). Fahrenheit rooftop bar with ocean views and live music; Dune al fresco lounge (open air lounge bar and beach club); Destination Dining* (personalised dining experiences).
3D cinema under the stars*.
Spa* (6 lagoon-view treatment rooms, 2 treatment sanctuaries with private gardens, outdoor bath, rain shower and daybed), plus a lime tree garden with plunge pools, Vitality juice bar, yoga and wellness. Complimentary sauna and steam zone. 24-hour gym. FLOAT water sports* including water-skiing, sailing, PADI certified diving and fishing; snorkelling. Surfing*. Marine Biology Lab* – marine life, coral rehabilitation and education centre. Dhonis* – Traditional Maldivian boats – ‘ivory sails’ with ensuite bedrooms. Tennis and football courts (lessons*). Kids club (3–12 years complimentary, 1-3 years at a charge).
The Lair library. Professional photo studio*. Boutiques. Island-wide complimentary WiFi.
7 nights 20 Dec–8 Jan
*Denotes local charge.
Please note: to ensure our customer's safety, we are unable to offer over water accommodation to children under the age of 12.
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Amazing experience
Apr 27, 2025agne d
It’s my 4th. time in Maldives. Before i went to Anantara Dhigu, Lux resort, One &only resort and this time Niyama. I loved the island, because it’s so unique. If you go to the surfing spot, it feels you are in Caribbean, not Maldives 😊 and if you go to another side of the island you will enjoy calm crystal clear water.
Also, a lot of different…
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It’s my 4th. time in Maldives. Before i went to Anantara Dhigu, Lux resort, One &only resort and this time Niyama. I loved the island, because it’s so unique. If you go to the surfing spot, it feels you are in Caribbean, not Maldives 😊 and if you go to another side of the island you will enjoy calm crystal clear water.
Also, a lot of different restaurants, comparing to other islands i visited.
The stuff was very helpful. And the quality of service was great.
I would definitely come back again.
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Beauty, amazing service, and great waves!
Apr 27, 2025Yvette D
I had a wonderful holiday with my 2 kids 11 and 14. We enjoyed the beautiful weather and waves. The food was great at all the different restaurants and Nest was a highlight. Yuliya looked after us everyday making sure our day was going as planned and let us know about all the different events and happenings on the Island. We had a wonderful time!
Great island, tired villas
Apr 25, 2025richardmoore2025
Villas need refurbishing and were not up to standard expectation.
Staff and island itself is lovely. Food was very good at some restaurants, average at others
Wonderful
Apr 23, 2025Quest644522
We had a fantastic stay! The resort is vast and truly luxurious, spread across two beautiful islands with plenty of great dining options to suit every mood. Special thanks to our butler Melissa—she anticipated every need, handled every request with warmth and efficiency, and genuinely made our holiday unforgettable.
Best family place
Apr 20, 2025Fernanda P
Niyama is an amazing place. This is our second stay and we love it. Rooms are spacious, it has everything you need. Zaid our personal butler has helped us in every request we had.
The resort is made in a way that you and your family are very well taken care of. Food is amazing. Kids club has great activities for them.
There are lots of details…
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Niyama is an amazing place. This is our second stay and we love it. Rooms are spacious, it has everything you need. Zaid our personal butler has helped us in every request we had.
The resort is made in a way that you and your family are very well taken care of. Food is amazing. Kids club has great activities for them.
There are lots of details that are thought though and we really appreciate that. Every staff was incredibly kind and attentive. Truly recommend it
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