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Avani+ Fares Maldives Resort
HIGHLIGHTS
- 176 beach villas, over water villas rooms and pavilions
- Wining, dining and after dark partying on the beach
- Brilliant house reef, ocean adventures and excursions
- 35 minutes by seaplane from Velana International Airport
- 35 minutes by speedboat from Dharavandhoo Domestic Airport
- Awarded Best Dive Resort, 2024 by Travel Trade Maldives
Dive in – the water’s idyllic. This is Baa Atoll, after all. Our stylish 5-star hotel in the Maldives is nestled in a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, and the perfect launch point for your bucket-list adventures. Snorkelling with manta rays at Hanifaru Bay. Diving world-class reefs across the atoll. Dolphin-spotting in blissful, balmy seas. Then there’s that vast underwater playground to explore.
Back at home base, you’ll find chic villas, pavilions and residences to stretch out in. A luxury spa with wellness and pampering. Gourmet eats that take your tastebuds around the world. Plus, a topaz lagoon with one of the most spectacular house reefs you’ll ever see.
Here with the family? We’ve got one of the most exciting kids’ clubs in the Maldives. AvaniKids will keep your junior travellers busy with games, activities, crafts and nature discovery, while older kids can get social at the Teen’s Club. Then there’s watersports, tennis, badminton – as much action (or inaction) as you can handle.
All this, just a 35-minute seaplane ride from Velana International Airport.
WHERE YOU NEED TO BE
ROOMS
Overwater and dotted along the shore, these are the breeziest villas in the Maldives. Cosy abodes for couples. Spacious retreats for families. Sprawling residences and pavilions for multi-generational crews. Whether you want palm-tree seclusion or pool life by the lagoon, we’ve got your happy place at Avani+ Fares.
HOW TO ARRIVE
Avani+ Fares Maldives Resort, Fares Island, Baa Atoll
The easiest way to get to Avani+ Fares is by seaplane direct to the resort. This option is only available during daylight hours before 15:30. If you’re arriving later, there’s the option of staying overnight in Malé.
Transfer by domestic flight to Dharavandhoo Airport in Baa Atoll (35 – 40 minutes), then take a speedboat to the resort (30 minutes). Let us organise your arrival by enquiring at least three days in advance.
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FACILITIES & SERVICES
Dive into an adventure at Avani+ Fares. Swim with the gentle giants of the sea. Explore coral wonderlands across Baa Atoll. Jet ski, kitesurf and glide across the lagoon. Or sail into the sunset on a dolphin-spotting cruise. There’s plenty of fun onshore too, with AvaniKids, a Teen’s Club hangout, tennis, fitness and badminton.
RESTAURANTS & BARS
Say bon appetit to vibrant gastronomy. Maldivian spices and fresh local fish. Mediterranean and Asian flavours. Premium meats and seafood charcoal-grilled by the ocean. Kids-only dining at the colourful Petit Bistro. Dress up for dinner or keep it casual with poolside bites. Order in with private dining or stay out late at Tribe, with cocktails and beats on the beach.
SPA & WELLNESS
Bliss out with tropical pampering at AvaniSpa. Choose from traditional Ayurvedic healing, medispa services, and wellness treatments that’ll get you glowing. We’ve got IV boosters, beautifying rituals and multi-day packages that purify and rejuvenate. Or bring the kids along to enjoy our special junior services.
WEDDINGS
Love is in the air at Avani+ Fares. Exchange your vows on powdery shores then host a barefoot banquet in the sand. Dance under the moonlight, then have the honeymoon of a lifetime in our pristine tropical paradise. Speak to our events planner and manifest the island wedding of your dreams.
POPULAR ATTRACTIONS NEARBY
Avani+ Fares is just 35 – 40 minutes by seaplane from Malé’s Velana International Airport. Or hop on a domestic flight and arrive at Dharavandhoo Airport, 30 minutes from the resort by speedboat. Our resort is located in the west of Baa Atoll, in the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and within close range of Hanifaru Bay.
Can Avani+ Fares Maldives Resort arrange island transfers?
Yes, we can arrange your airport transfers to Avani+ Fares Maldives Resort, Baa Atoll, from Malé’s Velana International Airport. Please reach out to the reservations team at least three days before your stay.
What time can I check in at Avani+ Fares Maldives Resort? And is late check-out available?
Check-in at Avani+ Fares Maldives Resort is from 14:00 and check-out is until 12:00. Contact us to inquire about early check-in. Late check-out may be available at an extra charge.
What type of accommodation options are there at Avani+ Fares Maldives Resort?
Avani+ Fares Maldives Resort offers a wide range of beach and overwater villas, as well as pavilions with up to four bedrooms and overwater residences with up to three bedrooms.
Are there accommodations at Avani+ Fares Maldives Resort that are wheelchair accessible?
Yes. There are several accommodation options with wheelchair accessibility at Avani+ Fares Maldives Resort. Beachfront villas and pavilions cater to guests with disabilities and most of our restaurants and amenities are wheelchair friendly. We're happy to welcome and assist guests with wheelchair requirements.
Is Avani+ Fares Maldives Resort family friendly?
Yes, you'll find a wide range of fun things to do for everyone for a Maldives family holiday at Avani+ Fares Maldives Resort. AvaniKids club has a long list of activities, games and adventures for junior travellers to enjoy. There are watersports, spa treatments and excursions for little ones and grown ups, and a delicious array of dining options to keep everyone happy and fed.
What type of restaurants are there at Avani+ Fares Maldives Resort?
Choose from an exciting lineup of Maldives restaurants that range from casual beach dining to refined yet relaxed. There are options for a romantic dinner in the Maldives, with private destination dining and in-villa room service for a laidback night in. At Avani+ Fares Maldives Resort, you've got a Maldives resort restaurant for every taste and mood.
What are some things to do at Avani+ Fares Maldives Resort?
Avani+ Fares Maldives Resort is home to the best snorkelling and diving in the Maldives. Or if you want, try kitesurfing in the Maldives’ calm blue seas, tennis or badminton, swimming in our lagoon-front pool or snorkelling our house reef. If you're after the best Maldives spa resort experience, head to Avani Spa for healing, soothing, pampering treatments.
When is the best time to visit Avani+ Fares Maldives Resort?
There’s never a bad time to come to Avani+ Fares Maldives Resort, but for the best diving and snorkelling in the Maldives, visit Baa Atoll from May to December. Manta rays and whale sharks come to Hanifaru Bay to feed between those months, which is why it’s considered the best snorkelling location in the Maldives.
What amenities do you provide in Avani+ Fares Maldives Resort's villas?
Avani+ Fares Maldives Resort accommodations are stocked with everything you'd expect luxury villas in the Maldives to have. An entertainment system includes a Bluetooth sound system and a 50” smart TV with streaming capabilities. There’s a capsule coffee machine, so you don't need to leave your Maldives private villa for your caffeine hit, and your bathroom includes premium bath amenities for a luxury stay.
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