Heritance Aarah Resort is located on an idyllic island in the Maldives. Surrounded by coral reefs, crystalline waters lapping pure white shores dotted with palm trees. The all-inclusive Maldivian resort offers award-winning cuisine, overwater villas and endless opportunities to relax and unwind.
Heritance Aarah Maldives is a 40-minute seaplane ride from Male. The resort has 124 villas in seven different categories – 58 of them over water. There are 12 restaurants and bars, in-villa dining and a medi-spa that is the first of its kind in the Maldives. Experience a wide range of sporting activities including a fully equipped gym, a water sports centre offering everything from snorkelling to kite surfing and a variety of off-island excursions. The island’s roaming Naughty Carts serve up candy, cocktails and ice cream.
Maldivian overwater villas
Heritance Aarah’s Ocean Wing Oasis has 25 Ocean Suites and a huge Ocean Residence, all dotted along a wooden jetty stretching out over crystal-clear waters. The Ocean Suites, which sleep two, are two-storey thatched chalets with a bedroom upstairs and a lounge area downstairs, private sundeck, infinity pool, bathtub and wine cabinets. You can explore Heritance Aarah’s house reef straight off your private sundeck.
The Ocean Residence has a swing on its private sundeck, a large bathroom with an outdoor shower, and a Jacuzzi tub. Your personal butler will take care of all your spa and restaurant bookings. They will also oversee anything else you need during your stay.
All-inclusive
All-inclusive, by Ocean Wing standards, affords you a bottle of champagne on arrival, a fully-stocked wine cabinet with a selection of 16 wines, a mini-bar with soft drinks and snacks replenished twice per day, two bottles of spirits delivered daily to your room and a personal butler to whisk you around the island. Should you overindulge, you can book a Hangover Recovery Package at IASO Medi Spa. There’s also a main infinity pool and three bars and restaurants for the exclusive use of Ocean Wing guests that offer premium whiskies, cognacs and wine-tasting experiences.
Exquisite dining
Guests are spoilt for choice. East meets West at beachside Ranba. Ralu is inspired by French and Mediterranean brasseries along the Riviera Coast. While fine-dining restaurant Ambula features an explosion of Sri Lankan spices and Maldivian flavours. It also has a tasting menu paired with wines and local cocktails.
Heritance Aarah offers the most generous food & beverage offering of any premium all-inclusive resort. The resort features a Dine Around concept, with 12 restaurants and bars to taste test, tastebuds will be singing from delicious meals and sumptuous cocktails. The resort’s premium beverage list is immense, with a Sommelier curated wine list, mixologist-designed cocktails and a wide range of spirits, beers and mocktails available.
Complimentary delights
Heritance Aarah’s house reef means there’s kaleidoscopic marine life just metres from shore. Even beginner divers easily explore the wonder-filled world that lies beneath with a free introductory dive. Complimentary activities are an incredible addition to any holiday. Try a new sport or hobby, dive into the local culture, and extend upon a skill – like surfing or cooking. At Heritance Aarah Maldives, experience sunrise or sunset cruises, night fishing, snorkeling, windsurfing, stand-up paddle boarding, catamaran sailing and more.
Peel yourself away from the picture-perfect landscape long enough to explore the Maldives’ first Medi Spa. Along with massages (your first is complimentary), scrubs and facials, the overwater spa offers micro-cosmetic procedures such as nano or micro-needling facial therapies. As well as skin-rejuvenating treatments and non-surgical facelifts using ultrasound technology.
Other facilities that make Heritance Aarah Maldives a home away from home include complimentary Wi-Fi, in-room dining, multilingual staff, a hotel doctor and laundry service. Plus, the complimentary mini-bar is replenished daily. Or, for those staying in the Ocean Suite, it sees a refresh twice a day.
Heritance Aarah for families
Opt for the Pool Beach Villa or Family Beach Villa for direct access to the white sandy shores. Your kids will thank you. Or, if you wish to be on the water, the dreamy Ocean Villa is the space for you. At the Koka Kids Club, activities change daily from making piñatas and learning the local language, Dhivehi, to disco parties.
For teens, there’s a games and activity room. As well as tennis, badminton, volleyball and a full soccer pitch – with an in-house team always up for a friendly game. Families wanting a taste of the local culture can head to the on-site Maldivian village. It’s a recreation of local life that serves to preserve the 3,000-year-old culture.
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