
Diamonds Athuruga Villas Diamonds Athuruga Villas
About
Just a 20 minute scenic flight from Malé International Airport, Diamonds Athuruga Villas is situated on the South Ari Atoll. Relax under the palm trees as you let the ebb and flow of the Indian Ocean carry your stresses away. White sand beaches are home to 46 Beach Bungalows. While 21 Water Villas, including 2 palatial Two Bedroom Water Villas, stud the shallow lagoon. Diamonds Athuruga Villas is paradise by definition, underpinned by the uniqueness of its all inclusive formula. Choose from five restaurants headed by outstanding chefs where their passion for cuisine is apparent in every tasty morsel they expertly present. Head to the spa and treat yourself to a variety of therapies inspired by the heritage of Ayurveda. The well equipped diving centre coupled with an enchanting coral reef make for unique underwater experiences in the turquoise waters. Snorkelling can be done straight from the island, from the boat jetty, or via the cut-through by the overwater restaurant.
- Great diving facilities with a house reef.
- Intimately located bungalows and villas.
- Immaculately maintained resort just a 20-minute seaplane transfer from the airport
Overview
At a glance
Awards
2025
- Travelers Choice
2024
- Travelers Choice
2023
- Travelers Choice 2023
- Travelers Choice
2022
- Travelers Choice 2022
2021
- Travelers Choice 2021
2020
- Certificate of Excellence 2020
- Travelers Choice 2020
2019
- Certificate of Excellence 2019
2018
- Certificate of Excellence 2018
Accommodation
Athuruga consists of 46 beautiful Beach Bungalows, 21 breathtaking Water Villas and 2 palatial Two Bedroom Water Villas. All the bright and airy rooms are designed to ensure the utmost comfort and include:
- Double bed
- Private terrace with outdoor furniture
- Individually controlled air conditioning
- Safety deposit box
- Ceiling fan
- Mini bar replenished daily
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- IDD telephone facility
- iPod docking station
- Beach towels replaced daily
- Cleaning service twice daily
- Bidet
- Hairdryer
Beach Bungalows
Look out on to the azure Indian Ocean from your own private terrace featuring armchairs, tables and sun loungers. Luxuriate in direct access to the beach, all 47 Beach Bungalows are pure luxury.
Water Villas
Revel in direct access to the warm Maldivian waters below, these light and airy villas benefit from large living with a comfortable sofa and corner bar. Rest your head and get a good night's rest in the villa's decadent four-poster bed.
- Double four-poster bed
- Expatriate sofa bed
- Outside terrace
- Walk-in wardrobe
- Large open-air shower with dual jets
- His and hers vanity sinks
- Bathrobes
- Personalised courtesy toiletries set
- Apple iMac with a large variety of music and films
- WiFi
Two Bedroom Water Villas
The two luxurious Two Bedroom Villas are located at the exclusive end of the pier.
- Large secluded terrace with Jacuzzi
- Private outdoor dining area
- Direct access to the ocean
Dining
Restaurants
Sample the full range of Indian Ocean cuisine on-site at Diamonds Athuruga Villas.
Maakeyn
Dishing up mouth-watering buffets for breakfast, lunch & dinner, this dining venue serves up incredible pizzas and pastas for lunch whilst the barbecue grill sizzles up the catch of the day along with a drool-worthy selection of meats. With local dishes and themed dinners, you will be spoiled for choice. Located next to the beach, you can enjoy ocean views while you dine too.
- Breakfast - 8:00-10:30
- Lunch - 13:00-14:30
- Dinner - 20:00-21:30
*Reservations recommended for water villa guests
Thari Over Water Restaurant
Set on a spectacular over water deck, this exclusive restaurant serves a sumptuous breakfast plus an a la carte lunch and dinner menu featuring modern European and Asian a la carte dishes. Enjoy the thrill of live cook shows, specialist chefs, seafood, teppanyaki and more.
- Breakfast - 08:00-10:30
- Lunch - 13:00-14:30
- Dinner - 20:00-21:30
*Additional charge applies for guests staying in a Beach Bungalow.
Thila Japanese Restaurant
A Japanese Teppanyaki restaurant offering a memorable live cooking experience under a palm-leaf thatched hut.
- Lunch - 13:00-14:30
- Dinner - 20:00-21:30
*Not complimentary
Farivalhu Maldivian Dining Experience
For a starlit dining experience under the palm trees, this is one for the books. Offering authentic Maldivian dishes by Maldivian chefs, prepare to be delighted by traditional delicacies.
- Dinner - 20:00-21:30
*Not complimentary, by reservation only
Kakuni Seafood Dining Experience
An unforgettable romantic seafood dining experience prepared exclusively for you. Choose to dine on the beach, water villa terrace, or in front your beach bungalow. Featuring special set menus, Lobster meals, or Indian Ocean dinners.
*Personalised and not complimentary
Bars
Enjoy your tipple of choice with a stunning view at one of the resort's bars.
Main Bar
With open air sitting space serves snacks and a large selection of cocktails, liquors, beer, wine, fruit juices and soft drinks. Champagne and premium spirits are available at charge.
- Open from 8:00 to 24:00
Over Water Bar
A comfortable open air sitting area serving International cocktails, selected spirits, beer, wine, fruit juices and soft drinks. Champagne and premium spirits are also available at a charge.
Facilities
Indulge in a range of pampering facilities at Diamonds Athuruga Villas.
- Spa*
- Water sports centre*
- PADI dive school*
- Boutique*
- Baby cot & high chairs
- Free WiFi
- Business centre
- Currency exchange
- Infirmary with in-house doctor and medical assistance
- Breakfast room service
- Airport shuttle*
- Laundry and pressing service
- Tailor*
- Shopping arcade*
- Library featuring a variety of books and table games
- Nintendo Wii
- International credit cards accepted
*Additional charges apply, payable locally.
All-Inclusive
- Welcome fresh fruit cocktail
- Breakfast buffet
- A la carte lunch and dinner
- Wine, beer, cocktails and soft drinks
- Mini bar in the room, replenished daily
- Laundry service
- Wireless internet connection in the room
- Medical assistance
- Snorkelling equipment, canoes, sailing and windsurfing
- Daily guided snorkelling tours of the house reef
Leisure
Sports & Activities
- Beach volleyball
- Table tennis
- Nintendo Wii
- Pilates
- Yoga
- Aqua aerobics
Water Sports Centre
- Hobbie cat and laser dinghy sailing
- Windsurfing and canoing
- Snorkelling equipment and life vests
- Snorkelling guided tours of the house reef
- Snorkelling trips and sunset snorkelling by Boat
- Big Game fishing
- I-Dive PADI diving centre with Nitrox facilities
Serena Spa
With a unique spa concept based on Indian traditions and blended with the best from all Asian countries, offers a wide range of Ayurvedic massages, wraps, scrubs and facials for women and men, using natural materials as honey, cucumber, sesame, coconut, yogurt, coffee, papaya and orange. Each treatment range from 30 up to 90 minutes and is followed by herbal tea or juices served by the staff.
Diamonds Resorts
As the name would suggest, Diamonds Resorts provide holidays of a rare and precious level of excellence, going above and beyond to ensure that you want for nothing, wreathed in the finest luxury in the world's most sought-after locations.









