Niyama Private Islands is one of the best luxury surf trips on the planet and a firm favourite with our surf guests looking to mix 5* luxury with world class waves.
Whether you’re travelling solo, with a partner, on your honeymoon, or even with the family, Niyama Maldives ticks all the boxes.
And we’re stoked to announce they’ve recently completed some incredible upgrades across the resort, including a fresh new look on their Deluxe Villas options as well as plenty of details across both island to make your stay even more luxurious than before.
So What’s New?
Deluxe Beach accommodations and Overwater Villas
Fully refurbished and the transformation is nothing short of stunning. With elevated design, enhanced comfort, and a renewed sense of space, these villas redefine barefoot luxury at Niyama.
Deluxe Beach Villas
Now more stylish than ever, these villas are set along Niyama’s premium beachfront, offering guests direct access to powder-white sands and the best sunset views.
Deluxe Beach Pool Villas
These guest favorites have been elevated to a new level of comfort and design, combining private pools, lush landscaping, and seamless indoor-outdoor living like never before.
Deluxe Family Beach Pool Villas
Perfect for families or friends traveling together, these newly refurbished sanctuaries now feature two separate sleeping areas, two toilets, and one luxurious master bathroom — offering privacy, space, and effortless island living.
Overwater Villas
Floating above the turquoise lagoon, our newly refurbished Overwater Villas are now more spacious and more serene than ever. Thoughtfully redesigned with soft, natural textures and a brighter, airier feel, they offer an intimate escape where guests can reconnect with the ocean and with themselves, in total privacy and comfort.
NEST Treehouse Restaurant: Fully redesigned and now a multi-award-winning icon, celebrated for its stunning architecture and exceptional gastronomy.
Dune Beach Club: The ultimate destination for effortless all-day lounging and vibrant beachside vibes.
Subsix: Introducing a refreshed menu featuring exclusive Nikkei cuisine, making it the only underwater restaurant in the world offering this vibrant fusion. Open for lunch, Subsix transforms by night into the world’s only underwater nightclub, creating an unmatched dining and entertainment experience.
Pop-Up Concepts That Dazzle: From Took Took Nights to Braai on the Beach and Rum & Reggae Evenings, dining at Niyama has never been more dynamic and unforgettable.
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Why Guests & Surfers Love Niyama
Apart from the upgrades, there is a long lilst of reasons our guests love Niyama – but here are a few to inspire you to put Niyama on your bucket list:
Private Surf Break (Vodi): An absolute dream for surfers: a powerful left-hand reef break that breaks right off the shore of Play Island. With a resident surf pro, surf safaris, and coaching, Niyama is the most luxurious surf resort in the Maldives.
Sustainability in Action: Go beyond pledges from coral regeneration to zero single-use plastic, local sourcing, and our new Marine Centre, guests can actively contribute to protecting the paradise they enjoy.
One of the Maldives’ Largest & Best Kids’ Programs: The Explorers Kids’ Club welcomes guests from 12 months to 12 years, with age-specific activities ranging from marine adventures to cooking classes, splash zones, treasure hunts, and more, giving parents time to relax while kids make lifelong memories.
Ten Distinctive Dining Venues: From treehouse-style gourmet dining at NEST, to underwater champagne toasts at Subsix, and barefoot BBQs on the sand, every meal is designed to surprise, delight, and linger in memory.
Expansive White-Sand Beaches : We offer some of the Maldives’ widest and most secluded beaches, perfect for romantic barefoot strolls, family fun, or uninterrupted sun-soaked relaxation. It’s space to breathe, space to dream.
Two Naturally Untouched Islands: Niyama is one of the rare resorts split between two islands — Play for energy and exploration, and Chill for seclusion and serenity. Guests can choose their rhythm or flow effortlessly between both, creating a custom island escape every day.