Anantara Dhigu Luxury Family Resort, Maldives

Anantara Dhigu Maldives Resort is a spacious, luxury family-friendly escape set on a beautiful private island in South Malé Atoll. It has a relaxed, elegant feel with soft white sand beaches, shallow turquoise waters, and lush tropical greenery. The resort is perfect for families, couples, and groups seeking a blend of laid-back island living, water-based adventures, fine dining, and plenty of space to unwind. One of its main highlights is its excellent facilities for children and teenagers, combined with over-water villas and beach residences that cater well to both privacy and family time. Guests also enjoy access to the neighbouring Anantara Veli for extra dining and leisure experiences.

Accommodation at Anantara Dhigu includes a range of beach villas, over-water villas, and family residences. Sunrise Beach Villas measure around 70 square metres, featuring a king-size bed, an outdoor bathroom with a rain shower and large terrazzo bathtub, a garden terrace opening directly onto the beach, and space for up to three adults or two adults with two children. 

Sunset Beach Villas offer the same layout and size but face west for beautiful evening views. 

Sunrise Over Water Suites, also around 70 square metres, sit above the lagoon with a private deck and steps into the water, accommodating three adults or two adults and two children. Sunset Over Water Suites have the same features with sunset-facing views.

Beach Pool Villas offer approximately 110 square metres of indoor and outdoor living space, a private plunge pool, outdoor bathroom, and sun deck, suitable for three adults or two adults and two children. 

Sunset Beach Pool Villas, at roughly 80 square metres, have a similar setup with sunset views and a more secluded pool area. 

For families, the Two-Bedroom Family Beach Pool Villas provide about 237 square metres of space with two bedrooms, a private pool, large outdoor areas, and sleeping arrangements for four adults or combinations with children. 

The Two-Bedroom Anantara Beach Pool Villa is even more spacious at around 321 square metres, with expansive living and dining areas, a private pool, direct beach access, and room for up to four adults or families with children.

The resort offers a large infinity pool by the beach, a separate children’s pool, and plenty of shaded loungers. The over-water spa features six treatment rooms, steam rooms, a sauna, plunge pools, and outdoor salas for massages with ocean views. A modern gym, yoga pavilion, tennis courts, and bicycles for exploring the island are available for active guests. 

Dining spans several restaurants, including a seafood grill, a Thai venue in a traditional teak house, an Italian-inspired eatery, casual poolside dining, and a lively beach bar for light meals and drinks. Private dining on the beach or sandbanks can also be arranged.

Water activities are plentiful, with a dedicated water-sports centre and surf school offering kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, windsurfing, kite surfing, parasailing, jet-skiing, and sailing. The PADI-certified dive centre arranges diving trips, snorkelling excursions, and glass-bottom boat tours. Guests can join dolphin cruises, fishing trips, and marine biology sessions to learn about local ocean life.

Children are well looked after with the Dhoni Kids’ Club, which has indoor and outdoor play spaces, a treehouse, climbing wall, and activities led by trained staff. Teenagers have their own dedicated lounge area. Babysitting services and child-sized amenities are available for added convenience.

Additional facilities include boutique shops, a photo studio, a resort doctor, laundry services, a library lounge, and private yacht charters for special excursions. Evening entertainment includes beach movie nights, live music, and cultural events. 

Anantara Dhigu combines spacious luxury, excellent family facilities, and a stunning Maldivian setting, making it a top choice for guests who want both relaxation and plenty of activities in a tropical island paradise.