A new resort in the southernmost part of the Maldives is starting to receive guests!

A brand new beach resort, located on the southernmost tip of the Maldives, opens its doors to guests this summer. You literally need to cross the equator to get here. And the name of this resort is South Palm Resort Maldives.

Situated on the still-uninhabited Ismehela Hera island in Adu Atoll, just a 10-minute boat ride from Ghana International Airport, South Palm Resort Maldives has 130 villas, 30 of which are located on the water. The hotel has 2 stunning restaurants and bars serving international and Asian cuisines.

“We have created a truly beautiful resort, which also has a good location,” says Mr. Musa Didi, CEO of the hotel. “We have preserved the natural beauty of the island in its original form, while creating all the necessary conditions for the relaxation of our guests at the resort.” .

BEACH AND WATER VILLAS

The South Palm Resort has 100 beach and 30 water villas.

Category Villas Palm villas and Sunrise villas located in a tropical garden with stunning sunrise views and only a few meters from the coast.

Family villas - grouped in blocks of 2 and are ideal for families with children or groups.

Beach villas - This is a free-standing bungalow with direct access to the white sand beach. The wooden terraces next to the villas are the perfect place to enjoy the famous Maldivian sunsets while sipping your favorite cocktail. The villas have a private location - ideal for honeymooners or for those who want to completely relax on the beach.

Water villas - villas built on stilts with direct access to the lagoon, offer their guests a unique experience of relaxation right on the water. Each Water Villa has a spacious wooden terrace overlooking the sunset, where you can enjoy incomparable views of the vast expanses of the Indian Ocean.

2 Over Water Pool Villas - Exclusive villas of the highest category in the resort. The villas are additionally equipped with a private pool and a wooden terrace with breathtaking sea views.

RESTAURANTS AND BARS

Banyan Restaurant - South Palm Resort's main restaurant serves a varied selection of Asian and international dishes. Themed dinners are also held here, during which you can enjoy the best of Maldivian cuisine and grilled seafood.

The main bar of the hotel - Moodhu - is located next to the pool and offers both the latest mixes and cocktails, as well as imported drinks. The Moodhu Bar also offers an entertainment program that includes traditional Maldivian performances and live music. Kanduolhi Bar overlooking the lagoon is an ideal place for afternoon snacks or cocktails at sunset. The excellent location makes this place a great choice for weddings or events.

KURUMBA SPA

The island’s natural mangroves (Kilhi - in the local dialect) - this is the place that was chosen for the only floating spa in the Maldives, which can only be reached on a traditional doni boat in Maldives. Kurumba Spa offers guests a wide selection of spa treatments aimed at relaxing and restoring the harmony of body and soul. The unique floating-SPA offers a wide selection of procedures based on techniques and traditions from around the world.

WHAT TO DO IN THE ISLAND

The underwater world of the Addu Atoll is replete with a diverse marine fauna, there are places of year-round habitat for dolphins, whales and manta rays. It is also important to note that the Addu Atoll reef, unlike all other atolls, was not affected by the coral bleaching that occurred in 1998 due to the past warm current of El Nino. Bright healthy corals are found everywhere and go down to a depth of 30 meters or more. Diving Center South Palm Resort organizes diving at the nearest most interesting dive sites of the atoll.

The atoll has a unique colonial history - the island of Gan used to be the base of the British Air Force, and since then colonial buildings and an endemic flora and fauna have been preserved there, which makes the island an interesting place for excursions.

South Palm Resort also organizes excursions to the local island, boat trips and offers babysitting services; the hotel has a fitness center, football and volleyball courts. Guests will definitely have something to do at the resort.

South Palm Resort Maldives opens September 1, 2019.

If you plan to explore the authentic authentic Maldives, you know where to go on your next vacation. To book a hotel, write to [email protected] or go to the website for more information about the resort.