Anantara Kihavah

A starry table beneath the surface.

About the Resort

Anantara Kihavah is Baa Atoll at its most complete. The resort has an underwater restaurant six metres below the surface, a wine cave with over 400 labels, and a dedicated observatory with a research-grade telescope. The dining programme runs from overwater teppanyaki to Italian on the beach. Villas are generous across all categories, the house reef turns up turtles and eagle rays reliably, and the spa sits over the lagoon. Kihavah leans into the theatrical without losing the island calm.

Getting There

Seaplane 35 mins from Velana International (MLE)

From Velana International (MLE).

Quick Facts

Atoll
Baa

Level
Beyond

Best For
couple, honeymoon, family

Coordinates
5.1129° N, 73.0840° E

Website

anantara.com/en/kihavah-maldives

Amenities

🧖spa

🤿diving

🏊private pool

🧘yoga

🏄water sports

💪gym

Honest Assessment

Great For

✓Guests who want an underwater restaurant and observatory on the same island
✓Wine collectors — the 400-label submerged cellar is one of the Maldives finest
✓House reef snorkellers — the reef here is easily accessible from the beach
✓Couples who want a full-service Anantara spa without ultra-luxury formality

Not The Right Fit If

✗Guests who want a private island feeling — Kihavah shares space with day-trip excursion boats
✗Travellers seeking total seclusion — the overwater restaurant and observatory draw non-resort guests
✗Those who want walkable dining variety — the island is intimate, with four venues max

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Kihavah have an underwater restaurant? ▾

Yes — Sea, at 6 metres below the surface. Wine pairings served with a view of the reef.

Is there an observatory? ▾

A dedicated observatory with a research-grade telescope and resident astronomer during season.

How do you get to Kihavah? ▾

Seaplane from Velana International, around 35 minutes over the atolls. The resort handles transfers on request.

Is the house reef worth snorkelling? ▾

Yes — one of the better house reefs in Baa Atoll. Turtles, reef sharks, and eagle rays are regulars off the beach.

What dining options stand out beyond the underwater restaurant? ▾

Fire is an overwater teppanyaki grill, Salt is a wine and tapas lounge, and Manzaru serves Italian through the day.

Ready when you are

Tell us what you want from the Maldives. We’ll handle the rest.

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