Amilla Holiday Resort, Maldives

Opened in 2014, Amilla is a luxury resort nestled on a large island within the Baa Atoll UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. With only 59 villas and 8 residences, the majority of the island remains covered in lush jungle. Guests have a choice of spacious accommodations which are either over water, nestled amongst the tree tops or positioned right on the shoreline.

Facilities & Activities

The Javvu Spa

The spa is comprised of 8 double treatment pods, a wellness area (including a sauna, steam room, and plunge pool), a spacious outdoor yoga and meditation pavilion, and the Alchemy Bar, where guests can learn to make their own products using combinations of oils and herbs. Treatments include traditional spa offerings as well as Dhivehi Beys (Maldivian traditional medicine) and light therapies.

Diving with Dive Butler

With over 125 years experience in the industry, Dive Butler International (DBI) are pioneers in the field of luxury 'Rendezvous' diving, being the first of its kind to provide:

• 'Rendezvous' diving instructors
• Private personal scuba guides
• Diving itinerary services
• Dive management and consulting services

The objective is to provide safe, seamless and luxury scuba diving experiences to new, beginner and experienced scuba divers alike, with a strong focus on service, environmental awareness and conservation. Children as young as five have the opportunity to experience the underwater world with professional guidance. Courses include SASY (ages 5-7), Bubble Maker (ages 8-9), and Discover Scuba (anyone 10 and older).

Water Sports

The resort offers a variety of watersport activities to suit guests of all abilities and ages. Non-motorized options include snorkeling, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, surfing, windsurfing, and catamaran sailing. Motorized offerings include jet skis, Seabobs, Jetblades, parasailing, and private speedboat tours.

Gym Facilities & Land Sports

Amilla offers a superb indoor gym, featuring both cardio equipment and free weights. Personal training is available on request. Or, try the Jungle Gym, an outdoors facility constructed of sustainable materials. The island also features a 3km running and walking track which winds through the jungle and across the beaches.

Amilla’s football pitch regularly plays host to both planned matches and spontaneous showdowns. Complementary group training with a football coach is offered six days a week, with private lessons available as well. Two flood-lit tennis courts provide time for a friendly match anytime; complementary equipment rentals are available upon request. Private lessons with Amilla's LUX pro are available as well. Feeling lucky? Challenge the pro and receive your lesson for free--but only if you win!

Sultan's Village Kids Club

The kids club programme is designed to integrate learning into play in fun ways. Children are taken outside to experience the gardens and beaches, and can even learn to snorkel! All children are welcomed to the Kids' Club with an arrival backpack made from ocean-bound plastic in the shape of white-tailed tropic birds, Amilla's resident endangered birds.

Amilla Glamping

Located in a secluded spot among the island jungle, a high-tech, fully waterproof, air-conditioned and climate-controlled inflatable pod offers a uniquely immersive nature experience with a 360-degree view. A refined style of camping, this experience offers access to a bathroom, showers (indoor and outdoor), plunge pool, steam room, and sauna.

Sustainability and Inclusivity

As an EarthCheck Silver-certified resort, Amilla has various initiatives in place to minimise its impact on the delicate surrounding environment. The large gardens produce a variety of herbs, vegetables, fruits, and mushroom for use in the kitchens, and the resort has its own chicken and duck farm, Cluckingham Palace, where guests can collect fresh eggs for breakfast. There is even a coconut processing facility that produces not only coconut milk and cream, but also cold-pressed oil, rope, and other usable products.

Amilla is also the world's first Inclucare-certified resort, and collaborates closely with a team of UK-based specialists on accessible travel. Staff members are trained in supporting not only guests with mobility impairments, but also those with hearing and visual impairments as well as hidden disabilities. Ramps and lifts can be added to most villas, and both beach wheelchairs and swimming wheelchairs are complimentary. Please contact us for additional details.

Amilla FAQs

How do you get to Amilla ?

Amilla can be reached by a 35-minute seaplane ride from Velana International Airport in Male. Guests arriving after seaplane operating hours can take a domestic flight to Dharavandhoo Airport, followed by a short 10-minute speedboat journey.

Does Amilla have a house reef?

Yes, Amilla has a very nice reef, rich in marine life. It circles the island but guests are advised to avoid the strong currents at the Southern tip and at the end of the water villa jetty, and snorkelling and swimming is not permitted in front of the marina entrance.

There is a steep drop off on the north-eastern side which can be accessed from the beach near the Yoga pavilion jetty, or directly from the Reef Water Pool Villas.

What meal plans are available at Amilla?

B&B, Half Board, Full Board, and Dine-Around All-Inclusive are available. Guests on at least Half Board can have dinner at a number of the resort's restaurants, and all guests can enjoy homemade ice cream complimentary throughout the day. Contact us for more information on meal plan inclusions.

Are children limited to eating from kids' menus at Amilla

No, there are no separate menus for children, so they can choose from the full menus, the same as their parents.