Located on a beautiful private island with pristine beaches and lush tropical greenery, Ayada Maldives offers a truly luxurious retreat with a genuine Maldivian style. A wide range of restaurants, large villas with private infinity pools and the multiple award winning AySpa make Ayada Maldives an excellent choice. Due to its location in the Deep South atoll of Gaafu Dhaalu, remote and uncrowded waves are the biggest drawcard for all surfers, including intermediate and advanced surfers looking to surf fun Tiger stripes to heavy Beacons. Ayada boasts a large variety of water-sports, excursions and further activities. It is listed among the top resorts worldwide on TripAdvisor and a winner of Traveler’s Choice awards.
Book by 30 April 2024 to get 40% OFF!
(travel dates 5 May – 24 Dec 2024 + 8 Jan – 30 April 2025)
What we love
A beautiful private island with pristine beaches and lush tropical greenery
7 quality waves nearby, suitable for all levels of surfers
Great range of restaurants, including an over-water restaurant, Japanese cuisine, Far East Cuisine, Poolside Bar, International Buffet, Beach Barbeque and a Turkish Cafe
Award-winning spa: Ayada Maldives’ 3500 sqm AySpa has been designed to rejuvenate the body, mind and spirit.
What you love
I found the help I needed in order to find the right place for my family holidays.
Oliver’s recommendation was a great place for my surfing uncrowded waves while the family enjoyed a beautiful place and experiences.
Ayada is a beautiful resort in the Southern Atolls.
Accommodation, facilities & meals were fantastic. The staff are the most attentive & friendly that I have ever experienced.
Amazing trip. Thank you so much for making us feel so special.
This was our honeymoon and it was a once in a lifetime experience for both the of us.
The little touches you provided certainly made the difference and we were blown away with your little gifts and surprises along the way that you organized such as honeymoon cake on the flight and at the hotel, Mr & Mrs passport covers, constant emails and checking in on us at the resort.
Ayada Resort was such a beautiful resort, definitely high end and in our eyes a 7 star resort with impeccable service with our own butler, pool and only meters from our own private beach (much better location and more private than the overwater villas). We really did feel like the only guests on the island.
Love Charms surf break is only 5 mins speedboat ride away and we scored 4-5ft lefthanders with only 4 of us surfing. Tiger Stripes is a 30 min speedboat ride away and had a few safari boats that visited but no more that 15 people in the water at one time.
I only surfed the 3 days but I have memories that will last a lifetime.
We would definitely recommend The Perfect wave to anyone who wanted to travel to the Maldives.
Website, service and prices were great.
I found the packages to be a really good deal and worthwhile. Marie was really great, she had lots of recommendations and managed to find the perfect spot for us to honeymoon. She was very quick to respond to my inquires even on a Saturday!! Thanks, we had the most amazing week!!
Surfing Highlights
Beacons
Five Islands
Only 5 minutes from the resort, Five Islands is a barreling righthander that breaks hard and hollow on the shallow reef inside. The outside section encourages deep takeoffs into racy walls and handles the biggest swells at all tides.
Love Charms
Also only 5 minutes speedboat from the Resort, thsi wave has a series of reliable lefts, which can handle E winds and any size of swell. With a solid SW groundswell Love Charms can break like a Maldivian Cloudbreak.
Blue Bowls or Voodoos
Blue Bowls is a point style right, tucked inside the pass and protected from SW-W Winds.
Tiger Stripes
Named after the light coloured grooves in the reef that give a striped effect, Tigers is a real growling left in a strong swell. Tricky take offs into a long speedy wall before committing to an inside tube section that wraps and peters out in the channel. Unimpressive when small, it always seems to be bigger than everywhere else. All tides, all variations of S Swells and any N Wind.
Pricing & Packages
Garden Villa: Book by 30 April to get 40% OFF!
5 nights from USD $3069 USD $1858
The above example package is based on travel in May ~ Jul 2024. Includes a 40% discount - Must Book by 30 April 2024.
Please contact us for a customized quote based on your preferred dates and duration.
Garden Villas offer a spacious bathroom with a large bath tub and outdoor shower, as well as a garden veranda. Garden Villas are only steps away from all resort facilities.
Beach Villa with Pool: Book by 30 April to get 40% OFF!
5 nights from USD $4275 USD $2581
The above example package is based on travel in May ~ Jul 2024. Includes a 40% discount - Must Book by 30 April 2024.
Please contact us for a customized quote based on your preferred dates and duration.
Located on the idyllic stretches of the white sandy beaches, these beach front villas offer peaceful relaxation either on the large private out door plunge pool surrounded by lush vegetation with the beach just a few steps away.
Sunset Beach Suite with Pool: Book by 30 April to get 40% OFF!
5 nights from USD $6305 USD $3799
The above example package is based on travel in May ~ Jul 2024. Includes a 40% discount - Must Book by 30 April 2024.
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Offering views of the crystal clear lagoon, these spacious beachfront suites offer a large living area, spacious private outdoor terrace, plunge pool and garden area ideal for romantic private dinners with direct beach access.
Ocean Villa with Pool: Book by 30 April to get 40% OFF!
5 nights from USD $7011 USD $4222
The above example package is based on travel in May ~ Jul 2024. Includes a 40% discount - Must Book by 30 April 2024.
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Nestled over the lagoon, these over water villas allow for idyllic contemplation whilst lounging on the ocean hammocks with the gentle lapping of the waves to soothe you. These spacious villas offer a private outdoor terrace, ocean hammocks, plunge pool, an uninterrupted view of the horizon and direct lagoon access.
Sunset Lagoon Suite with Pool: Book by 30 April to get 40% OFF!
5 nights from USD $5716 USD $3446
The above example package is based on travel in May ~ Jul 2024. Includes a 40% discount - Must Book by 30 April 2024.
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Perched on the beach with the outdoor terrace over the water with the unique feature of entering from the beach and exiting from the ocean if desired, these suites offer a large area encompassing a living and bedroom area complete with a spacious outdoor terrace with plush swings of as and plunge pool to further enhance the tranquil setting with direct lagoon access from the terrace.
Sunset Ocean Suite with Pool: Book by 30 April to get 40% OFF!
The above example package is based on travel in May ~ Jul 2024. Includes a 40% discount - Must Book by 30 April 2024.
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Offering absolute luxury and serenity over the Indian Ocean, these over-the-water suites offer a master bedroom with private bathroom and a living area with a glass floor panel, an additional bathroom and pantry area, a huge sundeck with ocean hammocks and direct access to the lagoon and infinite views of the horizon.
Sunset Ocean Family Suite with Pool: Book by 30 April to get 40% OFF!
The above example package is based on travel in May ~ Jul 2024. Includes a 40% discount - Must Book by 30 April 2024.
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Ideal for families travelling with older children, these west-facing over-water suites have two bedrooms; one with a glass floor panel and shower room, and the master bedroom with en suite full bathroom with separate tub and shower. Outside is a huge sundeck with dining table, over-water hammock, private pool, sun loungers, daybed and steps into the ocean below.
Ayada Royal Ocean Suite with Pool: Book by 30 April to get 40% OFF!
The above example package is based on travel in May ~ Jul 2024. Includes a 40% discount - Must Book by 30 April 2024.
Please contact us for a customized quote based on your preferred dates and duration.
With its distinct location on the edge of the jetty, this duplex split level presidential suite is considered an island enclave and offers spacious bedrooms on the ground and upper floors, a lavish living area and an upper floor terrace providing a 180 degrees view of the Indian Ocean and the horizon with absolute privacy.
- daily buffet breakfast at Magu Restaurant
- government Green Tax
- service charge
- GST (Tourism Goods and Service Tax)
The Ultimate Surf Program
You have the opportunity to transfer to one of the following Surf Breaks: 5 Islands, Love Charms, Tiger Stripes, Antiques, Blue Bowls or Two Ways. (Maximum 2 hrs in the water).
One trip per day to one of the farther surf breaks (Beacons or Castaway – 35 mins away) minimum of 4 surfers (Maximum 2 hrs in the water).
Guaranteed minimum 4 scheduled trips daily, with the timing and chosen break to be decided by the Surf guides based on prevailing weather conditions.
Whether you’re a seasoned surfer looking to conquer new challenges or a beginner ready to catch your first wave, our surf offer is designed to cater to your individual needs.
Get ready to ride the waves and create memories that will last a lifetime!
Pre-booking rate up to one month prior to arrivals: $165++ per each day of your stay. Must book length of stay. Arrival and Departure day not included.
If you book later, or at the resort, the cost is $ 200++ per day.
Pre-booking rate for Surf Pass
(not ultimate)
2 hour duration in the water
1 pass $ 112.5++
3 passes $ 318.75++
5 passes $ 487.50++
10 passes $ 750.00++
Beginners
One trip a day matching high tide, 1.5hrs duration in the water:
Pre-booking rate for Surf Pass (not ultimate)
1 pass $ 112.5++
3 passes $ 318.75++
5 passes $ 487.50++
10 passes $ 750.00++
Surf Class in lagoon – 45min to 60min lesson
1-2 people – $120++ per person
3-4 people – $100++ per person
Surf Class on reef break with surf pass included:
One trip a day matching high tide, 1.5hours duration in the water
1-2 people – $250++ per person
3-4 people – $200++ per person
Surf Class on lagoon and reef break with surf pass included:
One trip a day matching high tide,
45-60 mins duration in lagoon, 1.5hours duration in the water
1-2 people – $350++ per person
3-4 people – $250++ per person
Surfboards on the domestic flights
For any guest who will carry a surfbag, Perfect Wave must be informed about the number of surfboards and their exact dimensions at time of booking or no later than 2 months prior to your trip, to coordinate with domestic ground staff and the domestic airlines.
Perfect Wave cannot be held responsible for your surfboard bags arriving late (on the next domestic flight). If this happens, it’s due to weight restrictions on Maldivian domestic flights, which is out of our control.
- Each surfboard bag can accommodate maximum 2 surfboards, and must not exceed 7 feet in length;
- Surfboards as checked luggage are restricted to one board bag per surfer, Max 20kg and 7 foot (2m) in length.
- There is also a new “Oversize penalty” of US$100 if your board bag exceeds these dimensions but can still be carried by the airline. But oversize board bags are at risk of not fitting on the aircraft and could be left behind.
- We are not responsible if any surfboard bag received at the airport without prior information.
Please note that even though the above information will be shared with the domestic airlines in advance, it will be subject to the space availability and terms & conditions of the air carrier. In case the same domestic flight is unable to load the surfboard bags, the airline will be able to send the surfboard bags by next available flight.
For the return flight, they will be sending the surfboard bags earlier than your domestic flight, to ensure it will reach to Male on time.
The Resort
Setting a paradise-like setting with ocean views, Ayada Maldives offers seven luxury accommodation types, all of which blend contemporary and traditional Maldivian & Turkish design elements. The stilted water villas have each been carefully placed on the uniquely shaped jetty to capture magnificent views of the endless horizon whilst the beach villas offer an you absolute privacy and serenity less than 30 steps from the Indian Ocean.
Dining
Ayada Maldives boasts 8 restaurants and bars. Ocean Breeze is an overwater restaurant & bar named after its beautiful over-water location where the warmth of the sun is tempered by a refreshing breeze, this stylish restaurant is open for lunch and dinner and offers gourmets a tempting menu of modern European dishes. With regular seasonal changes to the menu, items such as grilled seafood, home-made pasta and fine steaks are perennial favorites. The others are: Mizu: Japanese Teppanyaki grill, Kai: Far East Restaurant, Zero Degree: Poolside Restaurant & Bar, Magu: Main restaurant (international buffet), Sea Salt: Beach Barbecue, Ottoman Lounge: Traditional Turkish Cafe, Ile de Joie: Wine and Cheese Island
Kids Club
Ayada Maldives provides a fully equipped Kid's Club, Zuzuu. Open from 09.00 AM to 06.00 PM and inviting all children, this facility offers a host of recreational and educational activities conducted by a personable and attentive team. The Kids Club area is complete with its own pool, nanny room, a stage and playground area with a jungle gym. All activities and services are offered complimentary unless specified. Baby sitting service is available on request. Fun and innovative activities are on offer including supervised snorkeling and swimming lessons, cooking classes, t-shirt painting, face painting, and an educational insight into the flora, fauna and marine life that is so unique to the Maldives.
Activities
Excursions: Enjoy fishing at sunset, glass-bottom boat tour, dolphin cruise, deserted island picnic or a local island safari & visit. Watersports: Surfing, windsurfing, jetski, fun tube, wakeboarding or snorkelling are available at the resort. Scuba diving: You can either learn to scuba dive, or, if you are already certified, you can go for a fun dive in one of the most stunning locations on the planet. The area is one of the best places in the world to spot manta rays and whale sharks; this should be more than enough to convince anyone to travel there, but there is more. Reef sharks including whitetip and grey reef are quite common, together with big tunas, Napoleon fish, eagle and stingrays.
The Waves
It is said that the Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll (also named Huvadhoo Atoll) offers some of the best conditions for surfing in the Maldives. It works best in February to April and September to November. It picks up more swell than any other Atoll in the Maldives and from every direction. The Gaafu Dhaalu offers the greatest quantity and variety of spots. To almost every island on the outside of the atoll you will find one or two breaks. There is everything from barreling and hollow walls to soft and never ending playful waves.
Surf Program
It is cheaper to pre-book your surfing than paying after arrival.
You have the opportunity to transfer to one of the following Surf Breaks – 5 Islands, Love Charms, Tiger Stripes, Antiques, Blue Bowls or Two Ways. The specific break will be selected by experienced Surf Guides based on prevailing weather conditions. (*maximum 2hrs in the water). One trip per day to one of the farther surf breaks (Beacons or Castaway - 35mins away) minimum of 4 Surfers. (*maximum 2hrs in the water) (*In the event there are less than 4 surfers – Beacons or Castaway is available for a maximum 3 hrs in the water and the equivalent of 1 day ultimate pass). Guaranteed minimum 4 scheduled trips daily, with the timing and chosen break to be decided by the Surf guides based on prevailing weather conditions.
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