Niyama Private Islands Maldives

Celebrated for its cutting-edge style, Niyama Private Islands is a vibrant resort that balances tranquillity with a sense of discovery, stimulation, and fun.

Niyama is set up on two idyllic islands, Embudhufushi and Olhuveli, in the Dhaalu Atoll, and is designed to be attractive as much to young couples as to families, with plenty of activities and ideas to keep guests of all ages occupied.

The design of the resort embraces the Maldivian elegance, wrapping it in a contemporary aesthetic in its eighty-six Studios and Pavilions. The relatively large number of rooms, for the Maldives at least, means that Niyama can offer an array of accommodation options.

Pavillons and studios

Couples tend to book a pavilion set out over the water, like the expansive Deluxe Water Studio, with spacious living areas, private pools, and stunning views of the Indian Ocean seascape.

Families often choose private pools and exclusive beach access in the Beach Pavilions or the Beach Residences, which have private dining alcoves and large living areas.

The Ocean Pavilions with Private Pool promise the ultimate treat. This category offers a whopping 350 sqm, packed with features and gadgets.

Dining and activities

Catering to a varied clientele, Niyama features several dining venues, all with different menus. For example, Epicure, the all-day diner, serves international cuisine. Tribal specializes in South American, Asian, and African dishes. The poolside Dune has refreshing summer cocktails, while Fahrenheit is the place for sunset drinks. There is also the unique in-room gourmet delicatessen: the Deli.

The most special place and Niyama’s signature restaurant is the Edge. It’s a fine-dining place, built 500 meters offshore, and only accessible by boat. Below is the world’s first underwater club: Subsix, submerged eight meters down.

Speaking of the firsts, Niyama Private Islands has another one in The LIME, the first in the Maldives 24-hour spa. Here you can come for a treatment at any time, day or night.

When it comes to activities, the resort provides boats, buggies, dhoni excursions, scuba diving, photography and filmmaking courses, weekly movie nights (fresh popcorn included), and even a Marine Biology lab. The pavilions are equipped with in-room entertainment systems as well.

in our opinion

Contemporary and stylish, Niyama Private Islands embraces the idyllic beauty of the Maldives, promising a beach vacation filled with relaxation fun.

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What we love

• Quirky design ideas and inventive activities: 24/7 spa, the underwater nightclub, an interactive hub of remote control helicopters and buggies, weekly movie nights, and more
• The Edge, Niyama's signature restaurant and lounge floating on the calm lagoon surface 500 meters offshore, with the first underwater nightclub in the Maldives
• Original in-room gourmet Deli concept—an à la carte menu of ice creams, cheeses, olives, cold cuts, and wines, pre-stocked in each Studio and Pavilion
• Luxury Studios and Pavilions with stunning outdoor bathrooms, private pools, and hi-tech gadgets
• A popcorn machine with complimentary corn kernels, for the-room movie nights
• The services of the personal butler are included for all room types

What you should know

• The house reef is located a little way from the island, so Niyama provides a shared boat to transfer guests for snorkeling trips
• Airport transfer time is 40 minutes
• The one-bedroom and two-bedroom beach pavilions are the best choice of accommodation for families as they have the capacity for extra beds.
• Overwater villas are not recommended for small children