Consisting of two private islands, CHILL and PLAY, connected by a small bridge, Niyama Private Islands strikes the perfect balance between relaxation and activities. CHILL is ideal for couples wanting an über chic and intimate escape and is home to two of the resort’s renowned restaurants, while PLAY, designed with families in mind, offers complimentary accommodation and meals for kids under 12 yrs, as well as some of the best children’s facilities in the Maldives.

A 45-minute seaplane flight from Malé airport.

In the Dhaalu Atoll.

This chic and welcoming resort boasts 134 Villas, Suites and Pavilions set over two natural tropical islands. The latest technology, including plasma TV and Bose surround sound, plus a full size Deli-in fridge of drinks and snacks, with complimentary ice cream replenished daily, means everything has been thought of here. On CHILL, individual Beach Villas are surrounded by natural gardens to ensure privacy reigns, with a front terrace leading straight onto the soft white sands. At the back, beautiful partially open bathrooms feature a terrazo bath and indoor and outdoor rain showers. Water Villas have an ocean facing bed and stunning over-water infinity plunge pool and Deluxe Water Pool Villas have a pool with Jacuzzi. On PLAY, the Beach Villas with Pool are perfect for families, with a separate living room that can sleep up to two children under 12 yrs. We also like the One and Two Bedroom Beach Pavilions, with central living room and sunken seating area for floor to ceiling ocean views, a master bedroom and twin bedroom each with their own adjoining bathroom, an expansive private pool and small kitchen. All types of accommodation also have a Thakuru (On-Call Shared Personal Assistance). 

The food here is absolutely superb and of the nine restaurants and bars special mention must go to Tribal, for its intimate canopied setting and divine Latin American and African fusion flavours. Also on CHILL is Epicure, offering a selection of delicious and fresh international dishes and fantastic seafood. Edge is the exclusive over-water restaurant, only accessible by boat, with an elegant menu of seafood and prime meats. Two further dining venues on PLAY include the tree house style Nest, offering an imaginative Asian menu and upper deck with tables among the treetops and BLU is the all-day dining restaurant. Subsix, the world’s first underwater club offers stunning views of the surrounding marine life with wine tasting in the glass wine cellar, and Fahrenheit is a rooftop bar ideal for sundowners.

Bed & Breakfast Half Board Full Board

FLOAT watersports centre offers a wide range of pursuits including snorkelling with the resident marine biologist and gaining your PADI dive certificate. There are 2 main pools, one on each island and a 24-hour fitness hub with a studio for Yoga, Thai Chi and even Zumba. Drift Spa has a tranquil garden setting and 8 treatment rooms, including over-water rooms, and offers signature treatments and bespoke options using local ingredients like Maldivian coral sand and coconut oil. The excellent Explorers Kids' Club ensures that you kids aged 1 - 12 yrs are well taken care of.