Your base for this luxury Maldives surf trip is the stunning and award-winning Niyama Maldives Private Islands – one of the most luxurious surf resorts on the planet, complete with a private left hander.
Based in the remote Dhaalu Atoll, the resort comprises two islands – Play and Chill.
Bounce between the two depending on your mood, kick back and relax, indulge in some cold cocktails, get your adrenaline pumping with some watersports, or why not go all out with a meal and night out in the world’s first underwater club?
With 12 dining & drinking options to choose from, you can refuel and let your hair down after a long day of tropical Maldives waves.
If you’re traveling with the family, you’ll also be stoked to know that the kids club is included, too, so you can score pumping surf without having to worry about the little ones.
When it comes to your room, you won’t go wrong with any options at Niyama – from the Beach Villa through to the decadent Family Beach Pool Villa.
Located on Play Island, Vodi is a is a left hand reef break in front of Surf Shack, exclusive to Niyama guests. An easy paddle out straight from the beach, requiring no boat – a rarity in the Maldives. You can also check Vodi from your bed on the in-room TV with a live camera stream!
A right reef break across the channel from Vodi and is accessible by a quick 10-minute boat transfer. A long wrapping right that is great for turns, and offers an end barrel section.
A fast barreling right located 15 minutes from Niyama and accessible by our surf transfer service.
From garden villas steps from the beach to overwater pavilions with private pools — every room at Niyama is exceptional. Here’s how to choose the right one for your trip.
Best for: Couples · Solo Travellers · Best Value Entry Point
The Beach Villa is the most popular choice for surfers at Niyama — and it’s easy to see why. Set in lush tropical gardens with direct beach access, you’re just a short walk from Surf Shack and everything Play Island has to offer.
Inside, you’ll find a spacious king bedroom, open-plan living area, and a private outdoor shower surrounded by tropical greenery. All resort amenities are fully included, and the garden setting gives you a genuine sense of seclusion without the overwater premium.
If you’re here primarily to surf and want the best value base to do it from, this is your room.
What’s included: King bed · Private garden · Outdoor shower · Direct beach access · Full resort amenity access
Best for: Couples · Those Wanting Extra Privacy
Everything the Beach Villa offers, plus your own private pool set within a generous garden. A meaningful step up in space and seclusion — ideal if you want somewhere to unwind between sessions without heading to the main pool areas.
The layout is open and relaxed, with indoor and outdoor living flowing naturally into one another. Popular with couples who want the buzz of the resort within reach but a genuinely private retreat to come back to.
What’s included: King bed · Private pool · Expansive garden · Outdoor shower · Direct beach access · Full resort amenity access
Best for: Families · Groups Travelling With Children
Niyama’s best option for families or those looking for some extra space, with a larger floor plan, connecting bedroom configurations, and a private pool that keeps everyone happy between activities. You’re well positioned for the Explorer Club — Niyama’s complimentary kids’ facility for children aged 3 to 12 — which means parents can get in the water without a second thought.
Spacious, well-equipped, and designed with family travel in mind. One of the few Maldives resort rooms that genuinely works for all ages without compromise.
What’s included: Connecting bedroom options · Private pool · Garden · Direct beach access · Explorer Club proximity · Full resort amenity access
Best for: Couples · Honeymoons · Special Occasions
The Water Pool Villa is Niyama’s signature room — and one of the most requested across all our Maldives properties. Perched directly over the lagoon, with a private infinity pool that flows toward the ocean and direct ladder access into the water below.
Interiors are open, airy and beautifully appointed, with floor-to-ceiling glass, a sunken lounge area, and an outdoor deck made for long evenings watching the sun drop into the Indian Ocean. Depending on orientation you’ll get either sunrise or sunset views — worth mentioning in your enquiry if you have a preference.
If you’re celebrating something, this is the room.
What’s included: King bed · Private infinity pool · Over-lagoon deck · Direct water access · Sunrise or sunset orientation · Full resort amenity access
Best for: Small Groups · Ultimate Luxury · Those Who Want The Best
Niyama’s flagship accommodation and among the finest rooms available at any surf resort in the world. The Pavilions offer an entirely different level of space, privacy and service — expansive private living areas, multiple pools, dedicated butler service, and a seclusion that sets them apart from anything else on the island.
With Beach or Overwater options, you can choose the style that best suits how you want to relax.
The 2 and 3 bedroom configurations make these ideal for small groups travelling together, while the 1 bedroom option suits couples who simply want the most extraordinary version of a Maldives stay. If budget allows and you want to experience Niyama at its absolute best, there’s no better way to do it.
Enquire directly and we’ll walk you through availability, configuration options and pricing in detail.
What’s included: Multiple bedrooms · Private pools · Butler service · Expansive indoor/outdoor living · Full resort amenity access · Bespoke pre-arrival concierge
When it comes to dining at Niyama you’re spoilt for choice!
The included restaurants – Epicure and BLU – offer up mouth watering, high end buffet style dining for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Fresh pastries, smoothies and fruits alongside Sri Lankan curries, omlettes and more. The evening are filled with live cooking stations and a range of cuisines which vary each night, so no matter how long your stay you’ll havea. range of dishes to choose from.
For those wanting to go a la carte, or indulge in a special culinary treat you can eat everywhere from up in the trees to under the ocean, with a range of indulgent and delicious cuisines to suit everyone!
NEST – Asian fine dining up in the treetops
EDGE – a stunning sunset dining experience over the water and under the stars
SUBSIX – a sumptuous 4-course set menu at the worlds first underwater restaurant.
TRIBAL – South American and African fusion filled with flame-cooked delights
…AND MORE! From event nights to deli snack bars to cocktails and nibbles overlooking the surf, the 12 dining options at Niyama offer something for all styles, tastes, diets and occasions.
*based on a 5 night stay for 2 adults, per person in a Beach Villa during low season (5th May – 30th Sept 2026). Including return domestic flights and a complimentary full-board meal plan upgrade
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We just got back from Niyama and wow it was perfect!
Could not have asked for a better honeymoon/surf trip and I wanted to sincerely thank you for everything.
The resort and staff were amazing. Everyone was so friendly and generous from the surf crew to the hosts and waiters just cannot say enough good things about the whole place. The villa we got was perfect location wise and everything about the villa itself. It was truly a dream trip. The surf was great from the crew in the water (hung out with John who also booked through you) was awesome, just great vibes all around. The waves themselves were some of my favorite I have ever surfed in the world. Kasabu was a dream and I had a blast surfing Vodi whenever I wanted with no one out. Sorry I don’t want to take up too much of your time but I really wanted to say thank you for making all of this happen and being so helpful along the way, we will absolutely be doing this again in the future and look forward to booking through you again.
Thank you soooo much!
David and Kelsey
Totally streamlined and easy process. Chris was great! Will use them again for sure.
Best service I could have hoped for. Always patient with all of our dumb questions. Answers were quick to come, straightforward and truthful. We had a 10/10 trip, thanks in large part to Chris at Stoked Surf Adventures. Can’t wait to use them to book again!
Incredible customer service! Chris and his team not only helped us find a wonderful place for our honeymoon, but continued to check in with us even once we arrived at the island!
Chris was awesome in booking our trip to Niyama. Very helpful with advice for the trip. Will use him for future trips for sure
