Anantara Dhigu Maldives Resort’s fully refurbished over water villas

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    Anantara Dhigu Maldives Resort, one of the best 5-star luxury hotels in the country, has unveiled its fully refurbished over water villas the feature a number of improvements.

    Set on an island in the South Malé Atoll, the Anantara Dhigu Maldives resort is only 30 minutes away from the Malé International Airport. It hosts 110 beach and over water villas where guests can experience luxury amenities. They also have exciting indoor and outdoor activities and access to facilities at the sister resort Veli.

    After four months of extensive renovations, the resort’s over water villas received a full facelift with an overhaul of interiors and installation of four new pools. The new design revolved around the theme of Sailboat Serenity as they drew inspiration from the forms of a Maldivian boat. Stephen O’Dell, from award-winning architecture and interior design firm SODA (Thailand) Ltd, and his team took on the task.

    The refurbishment also sees introduces four new Deluxe Sunset Over Water Pool Villas. The transformation of the existing Sunset Over Water Villas with an addition of a much larger infinity pool increases the inventory of its much sought-after sunset-facing pool villas. Each of which offers 129sqm of luxurious space, with direct access into the crystal blue waters of the lagoon.

    Following the completion of the refurbishments, Anantara Dhigu Maldives Resort has several more renovations lined up for the year, including the addition of an exclusive bar, The Yellow Fin Club.

    The new bar will add to the resort’s numerous dining venues. Here, guests can enjoy the finest cuisines from across the globe while learning about old and new world wines from the resort’s Wine Guru.

    Pool villa deck with loungers.Render of the pool villa deck with loungers.

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