If you’re dreaming of sun, sea, and serious style, then Avani+ Fares Maldives is calling your name. Located in the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve of Baa Atoll, this place is as Instagram-worthy as it gets. Think pristine beaches, crystal-clear waters, and luxury villas that feel like they’re straight out of a glossy magazine. This isn’t just about lounging (though there’s plenty of that) – it’s about doing things your way. Whether you’re a water sports enthusiast (think kayaking, paddle boarding, and snorkelling with manta rays) or you prefer to keep things zen with some spiritual spa time, you’ve got options. Diving is top-tier here too – the coral reefs around the resort are as vibrant as your holiday pics will be. And for those days when you just want to sit back and sip cocktails by the beach, there's 'Smugglers Shack' - a premier beach bar serving surprise menus of the day, and we hear 'Tribe' is the place to hit at sunset.
Amenities
Kayaking
Scuba Diving
Snorkelling
Tennis
Anniversary and special occasions
Families
Bar
Fitness Centre/Gym
Restaurant
Spa
Swimming Pool
Beachfront location
Where is it
On the western edge of the Baa Atoll, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Transfer time from Malé International Airport: 35 minutes by seaplane (remember to pack light for the seaplane transfer as luggage allowance is 20kg plus 5kg hand luggage, per person).
Hotel information
176 beach villas, over water villas, rooms and pavilions. All with air-conditioning and ceiling fan, flat screen smart TV, Bluetooth speaker system with alarm clock, coffee machine, reading light and in-room mood lighting, sofa bed, multi-functional bar counter with bar stools and safe.
Premium Ocean View Rooms enjoy upper-floor ocean views from a furnished balcony. With 1 king-size bed or twin beds, sleeping maximum 2 adults and 1 child.
Board basis options
Half Board option: includes breakfast and dinner.
All Inclusive option: includes
- breakfast at Ocean Terrace
- lunch buffet at Ocean Terrace, 3-course lunch at The Skipjack Bar or Smuggler’s Shack (choice of 3 tapas per person)
- dinner buffet at Ocean Terrace, 3-course dinner at The Skipjack Bar, Tribe (choice of 3 tapas per person) or USD 40 dining credit at Charcoal signature restaurant
- unlimited soft drinks, cocktails, mocktails, selected fresh juices and smoothies, house red/white/rose/sparkling wines by the glass, draught beers and standard spirits
- mini-bar beverages replenished every 4 days
- 10% savings on spa treatments
- snorkelling gear.
Premium All Inclusive option: includes
- breakfast at Ocean Terrace
- lunch buffet at Ocean Terrace, 3-course lunch at The Skipjack Bar or Smuggler’s Shack (choice of 3 tapas per person)
- dinner buffet at Ocean Terrace, 3-course dinner at The Skipjack Bar, Tribe (choice of 3 tapas per person) or USD 40 dining credit at Charcoal signature restaurant
- enhanced selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
- mini-bar beverages and snacks replenished every 4 days
- one-time Shisha session
- 15% savings on additional spa treatments
- snorkelling gear.
Premium Beachfront Rooms, located on the Southern & Northern beaches, have direct beach access, and 1 king-size bed or twin beds, sleeping maximum 2 adults and 1 child.
Beach Villas are located along the Southwest, with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults and 1 child. Beach Pool Villas are also available.
Over Water Villas with an outdoor deck and steps leading straight into the lagoon, sleeping maximum 2 adults.
Sunset Over Water Villas sleeping maximum 2 adults.
Over Water Pool Villas with an outdoor deck and 15 sqm pool, sleeping maximum 2 adults.
Two Bedroom Beach Villas with indoor/outdoor living space, 1 king bedroom and 1 twin-bedroom, sleeping maximum 2 adults and 3 children.
Sunset Over Water Pool Villas with an outdoor deck and 15 sqm pool, sleeping maximum 2 adults.
Two Bedroom Ocean View Pavilions are located on the upper floors with 1 king bedroom and 1 twin-bedroom, with attached bathrooms, sleeping maximum 4 adults and 2 children.
Two Bedroom Beachfront Pavilions are located on the upper floors with 1 king bedroom and 1 twin-bedroom, with attached bathrooms, sleeping maximum 4 adults and 2 children.
Four Bedroom Ocean View Pavilions are also available, and are ideal for families or groups of friends travelling together. Sleeping maximum 8 adults and 4 children.
The Ocean Terrace (International buffet restaurant, all-day dining). Charcoal (signature seafood grill, open for dinner). The Skipjack Bar (poolside snacks). Tribe (beach bar, drinks and light bites). Smugglers Shack (drinks and light bites). Hammock (lobby bar). Petit Bistro (part of the kids’ club, serving lunch for ages 4-11 years). Private dining* (available on request). Room service*.
Main resort pool. Spa* offering signature Avani experiences. Gym with daily classes, including Yoga and pilates. Full size tennis and badminton court. Non-motorised* and motorised water sports*. House reef for snorkelling. Scuba-diving*. Big game fishing*.
* 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.
Based on 390 reviews
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Excellent (352)
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Average (7)
Poor (4)
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Perfect stay
Jan 25, 2025Boa J
Had an amazing stay and would for sure come back again one day. Super friendly staff, beach villa with private pool just on the beach basically. Slept like a baby in very very comfortable bed. The villa with its interior and amenities was just perfect. Maanu our butler such a positive, friendly and professional has to be mentioned. The food at…
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Had an amazing stay and would for sure come back again one day. Super friendly staff, beach villa with private pool just on the beach basically. Slept like a baby in very very comfortable bed. The villa with its interior and amenities was just perfect. Maanu our butler such a positive, friendly and professional has to be mentioned. The food at all meals we had was so lovely - recommended. See you all next time.
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Most amazing resort
Jan 21, 2025I7956XTphil
I cannot fault one thing about this resort, from arrival to departure, i am scratching my head to find any faults at all, absolutelly incredible start to finish.
Amazing staff who make a difference
Jan 20, 2025SternAlumniFrankfurt, Germany
This is a fairly new resort on a beautiful Atoll with beautifully designed room where nature is left untouched as much as possible.
What made a true difference in our experience is the amazing staff - the most prominent one throughout the stay was Mazin - probably the best host we have had so far on our trips - he greeted us from the moment we…
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This is a fairly new resort on a beautiful Atoll with beautifully designed room where nature is left untouched as much as possible.
What made a true difference in our experience is the amazing staff - the most prominent one throughout the stay was Mazin - probably the best host we have had so far on our trips - he greeted us from the moment we arrived and took care of us until we left the island. We were in touch via WhatsApp which was extremely efficient and the response time was incredibly fast (few minutes if not seconds). He is very dedicated, well organised and extremely professional - which was reflected in the service we experienced and very much appreciated by us.
Our child also had his birthday while in the resort and Mazin and the staff from the Kids club made it a very memorable event so special thanks to the warm, caring and wonderful Kids club staff (Caroline, Alina, Reza, Aiko) for all the efforts put into making this such a lovely event.
At the pool, the service was excellent - especially Anthony (great leadership), Amit, Kori really put so much effort into making us feel comfortable and happy throughout our stay and were very accommodating with our baby. Same applies to the breakfast staff - Mia and Kersty welcomed us warmly every morning and the entire staff at the Ocean Terrace was very warm and accommodating to us with our baby throughout our stay which made it very enjoyable.
Last but not least, we would like to thank Aazim, the photographer, for the amazing pictures that he took very patiently (with a screaming baby!) and perfectly edited for us - these are beautiful memories that will cover the walls of our home!
All in, the staff made a huge difference and we would like to thank all the Avani staff members for making this stay so memorable with their kindness and care.
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Family holiday
Jan 19, 2025Pavel ZCannes, France
We liked the island - very green and a good reef in close proximity.
High-quality new facilities. Food in restaurants could be better and more varied.
But I was deceived at the final calculation. The cost of the flight to the island for the three of us was indicated at the booking for $1100. - However, the final price was $1800. - Also, the price…
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We liked the island - very green and a good reef in close proximity.
High-quality new facilities. Food in restaurants could be better and more varied.
But I was deceived at the final calculation. The cost of the flight to the island for the three of us was indicated at the booking for $1100. - However, the final price was $1800. - Also, the price for diving on the bill was $710. - Instead of $200. - I did not carefully check all the statements on the bill when paying, although it would be worth doing. I do not like being deceived, so we are unlikely to ever return to this hotel chain.
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They need to change something
Jan 12, 2025El E
When you choose a 5 star hotel with the highest rate (esp high season and NY) you do expect them to be a 5 star one.
We got very disappointed with:
- daily room cleaning (they forgot twice during our 5 days stay)
- poor room condition. We hade a broken leaking pipe in the wc. All they did is they put a towel on it soaking wet for 5 days, the…
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When you choose a 5 star hotel with the highest rate (esp high season and NY) you do expect them to be a 5 star one.
We got very disappointed with:
- daily room cleaning (they forgot twice during our 5 days stay)
- poor room condition. We hade a broken leaking pipe in the wc. All they did is they put a towel on it soaking wet for 5 days, the water in the sink never went down too.
- beach condition. It never gets cleaned (including huge stones, green parts and bits and f the trees, rough sand and corals parts lying everywhere on the mostly used beach area). There is no safeguards at all nice never seen a one. None.
- food. They hide papaya and give out upon request.
The most disappointing things were sea plane transfer and mantas trip (250 dollars per person with no guarantee)
The seaplane was not exclusively for our atoll and we had to stop over and drop off guests at a different atoll. After that we went by boat (40 minutes) from their atoll to ours.
At first we were told it happened due to bad weather. But! N our way back we had the same route. So this hotel promise that we will be taken only by a seaplane is a complete lie. They just share it and spend less.
The same with a Manta trip. Guys, they took us to a virtual random place with no mantas there. Although they pretended to do their best to swim and find them by just looking on the water with no special equipment. I’m sure they perfectly know that there is the best and biggest Maldives mantas bay in Baa atoll but their season is until late October. However we weren’t even going to that one. They took us to a middle of nowhere for unreal money. Why give a promise to find them if there are none? Obviously I wouldnt want to pay even 10 dollars for a 45 min trip one way to find a random one manta in a low season.
To me this is a very customer unfriendly approach and I felt used most of the times. Expected way better!
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