Facilities at Anantara Dhigu
Anantara Dhigu offers a wealth of facilities and activities, making it the perfect family-friendly island destination. Children can enjoy endless fun at the Dhoni Club, an exciting play space featuring a treehouse, climbing wall, and two dhoni boats packed with activities. The island also offers a kids' cinema at Aqua Beach, where little ones can watch movies and cartoons while enjoying treats from the kids' menu.
For adults and families alike, the resort provides a variety of water sports, including jet skiing, flyboarding, and paddleboarding.
Guests can explore the stunning surroundings with snorkelling trips, private speedboat excursions, and fishing expeditions. The island also features a serene infinity pool next to Aqua Bar, perfect for relaxing, and a fully equipped fitness centre with floor-to-ceiling windows offering inspiring views.
With a blend of adventure and relaxation, Anantara Dhigu ensures an unforgettable experience for guests of all ages.
Children's Facilities
Anantara Dhigu offers numerous amenities catering to young guests. All the island's restaurants serve simple yet tasty dishes for children. Upon arrival, kids receive a welcome kit that includes a Little Hermie beach bag, sun hat, colouring kit, and pencil kit. In the villas, child-sized robes, flip flops, and slippers, as well as children's bath amenities, are provided. Additionally, laundry services for children's items are offered at a 50% discount, ensuring a comfortable and convenient stay for families.
Dhoni Club
Open: 9am - 6pm
Age range: 4 - 12 years
At the Dhoni Club, children can explore an exciting indoor and outdoor play space. The club features a treehouse, a climbing wall, two dhoni boats packed with fun, and a variety of daily activities.
Adventures by Glass-Bottom Boat
Open: Saturdays 10am - 11:30am
Complimentary for children aged 4 to 12, the motorised vessel at Anantara offers an exciting way to get up close to the vibrant colours of the reef without getting wet. This boat provides 360-degree wildlife spotting, featuring a transparent bottom that reveals pufferfish, octopuses, and bright schools of angelfish darting in and out of the coral.
Outdoor Cinema & Kids' Cinema
Kids' Cinema: Mondays and Saturdays 7pm - 8:30pm (advance booking required)
Guests can cosy into oversized beanbags with friends or loved ones on the beach and watch their favourite movie on a giant screen under the bright stars of the Maldivian sky. They can combine a movie evening with sumptuous dining by choosing from the special set menus provided.
The kids' cinema at Aqua Beach offers a fun-filled evening for all the little ones. Children can enjoy a wide range of movies and cartoons while indulging in treats from the kids' menu. Advance booking is required to ensure a spot for this delightful experience.
Spa Treatments
Panoramic views of the pristine Indian Ocean stretch before guests in the peaceful sanctuary of the over water spa at Anantara Dhigu. Here, visitors can escape everyday cares and experience indigenous-inspired, world-class treatments for body and soul. The spa menu features holistic therapies designed to enrich and detoxify, offering a perfect enhancement to a castaway island holiday at this Maldives spa resort.
Guests can salute the sun, meditate before the Indian Ocean, and indulge in soothing Ayurvedic therapies and treatments tailored to their needs. At Anantara Dhigu, relaxation and revitalisation are paramount, with wellness packages that include nutrition guidance from on-site experts and bespoke exercise programmes. This comprehensive approach to wellness helps guests begin or accelerate their healthy regimes, making Anantara Dhigu one of the best wellness hotels in the Maldives.
Cycling & Jogging
Guests can explore the island with dedicated bicycles provided for the entire family. They can cycle along the sand paths shaded by coconut palms, discovering the island paradise at their own pace.
Perfect for a sunrise run, Anantara Dhigu features a 1.2 km route through lush tropical gardens. For those who prefer the gentle ocean breeze, the white sand beach offers a scenic loop around the island.
Fitness Centre
The fitness centre at Anantara Dhigu is fully air-conditioned and offers a comfortable environment for guests to maintain their fitness routines. Equipped with floor-to-ceiling windows, the gym provides inspiring views of the surrounding beauty, enhancing every workout. Additionally, a personal trainer is available to assist guests in achieving their fitness goals, ensuring a comprehensive and motivating fitness experience.
Infinity Pool
The infinity pool at the family-friendly island of Anantara Dhigu is a perfect spot for relaxation and fun. Located on the beach next to the Aqua Bar, the pool offers stunning views of the ocean. Large decking areas on either side provide ample space for lounging, ensuring that guests can comfortably enjoy the serene environment while sipping on refreshing drinks from the nearby bar. This beautifully designed infinity pool is ideal for both children and adults to unwind and make the most of their island getaway.
Surfing
The area around Anantara Dhigu Maldives offers a variety of world-class waves, from peeling, playful rights to down-the-line left barrels. The closest break is accessible from neighbouring Anantara Veli, while the furthest break is just a thirty-minute boat ride away. Surfers will find no shortage of waves to experience the best that surfing in the Maldives has to offer.
Tropicsurf operates exclusively from Anantara Dhigu, providing expert guidance, water safety, and coaching tips. One of the advantages of surfing from Anantara Dhigu is the wide range of experiences available, catering to all levels, from beginners to advanced surfers. Guests can elevate their Maldives vacation by learning to surf on world-class beginner waves or venturing out on their own for more advanced options, ensuring a memorable stay at this Maldives surf resort.
Snorkelling
At Anantara Dhigu, guests can enjoy exceptional snorkelling experiences despite the absence of a house reef. The resort is surrounded by a stunning turquoise lagoon, ideal for leisurely exploration. Additionally, daily boat trips transport guests to nearby reefs teeming with colourful marine life, offering vibrant underwater adventures and the chance to encounter a variety of tropical fish and coral formations.
Scuba Diving
At Anantara Dhigu, scuba diving enthusiasts and beginners alike can explore the vibrant underwater world through the offerings of Aquafanatics, a PADI 5-star dive facility.
Guests with no prior experience can join the Discover Programme, training in the shallow waters of the lagoon up to a depth of 12 metres. For those seeking certification, the dive centre offers PADI courses, including Open Water certification. Additionally, experienced divers can embark on diving safaris to local reefs, with options for half and full-day excursions. These safaris provide an opportunity to explore the rich marine life and stunning coral formations that the Maldives is renowned for.
Water Sports
At Anantara Dhigu, guests can enjoy a wide array of thrilling water sports that cater to all levels of adventure.
From the exhilaration of water skiing, wakeboarding, and kneeboarding to the excitement of fun rides that let you bounce across the waves in doughnuts, there's something for everyone. Jet skiing and flyboarding offer heart-pounding experiences, while catamaran sailing, parasailing, windsurfing, and kitesurfing provide opportunities to harness the wind and waves.
For a more tranquil experience, guests can explore the turquoise waters by paddleboarding or kayaking, making the most of the stunning Maldivian seascape.
Excursions
Anantara Dhigu offers a diverse range of excursions, ensuring guests can fully immerse themselves in the beauty and culture of the Maldives. The Sunset Cruise provides a romantic experience as you sail into the evening, while the Dolphin Cruise offers the chance to see spinner dolphins, the most acrobatic variety, living right on the resort’s doorstep. Private speedboat excursions are available for tailored adventures, and guests can enjoy tea on local islands for a cultural experience.
Fishing expeditions are perfect for those looking to catch the local marine life, while a picnic and snorkelling trip to Gulhifushi Island offers a day of relaxation and exploration, complete with the Tiki Bar open from 10am to 5:30pm. For a truly unique experience, overnight journeys are also available, allowing guests to spend a night under the stars in the stunning Maldivian environment. These excursions ensure an unforgettable stay at Anantara Dhigu, providing opportunities to create lasting memories.
Library
The library at Anantara Dhigu provides a serene space for guests to unwind with a good book or catch up on some work. It boasts a well-curated selection of literature and comfortable seating. Additionally, the library is equipped with computers and internet access, allowing guests to stay connected and make the most of their time in this peaceful retreat.
Sundown Ceremony
Each day at sundown, Anantara Dhigu hosts a captivating sundown ceremony. The team, accompanied by traditional 'Boduberu' music, lights up the torches around the resort. This beautiful tradition not only illuminates the surroundings but also serves as a reminder for guests to pause and admire the enchanting beauty of the Maldivian sunset.
Map of Anantara Dhigu
