About Niyama Private Islands Maldives

134 villas across two private islands in Dhaalu Atoll, each with its own Thakuru. Dine in the trees, under the sea or out on the ocean, and surf a few steps from your villa.

Two islands, two moods

Niyama is spread across two private islands in Dhaalu Atoll: hidden coves, thick jungle full of birdsong, rich reefs and real surf breaking on the shore. One island is called Chill, the other Play, and the names tell you most of what you need to know.

Set your own pace. There are fitness bootcamps, family dolphin trips, cooking adventures and underwater glow parties after dark. Or keep it simple: your villa, the spa, a candlelit dinner, and time with the people you came with.

At a glance

134 beach and overwater villas, each with a personal Thakuru
Award-winning dining in the trees, under the sea and around the fire
Water sports and the most luxurious surf experience in the Maldives
A complete world for children
45 minutes by seaplane from Malé, with a private airport lounge
Or a 30-minute domestic flight to Dhaalu airport and a 10-minute speedboat

Where to stay

Beach villas: on both Chill and Play, facing the ocean with private beach access.
Water villas: above a clear lagoon where turtles swim, with steps and a deck to dive from.
Pavilions: at the far end of the island for complete seclusion, with fibre-optic lit pools and jacuzzis with underwater speakers.
The Crescent: the resort's finest address, surrounded only by water: six bedrooms, five pools, three lounges and a team of butlers for up to 22 guests.

What is new

Niyama is evolving, with renewed villas, more sensory dining, an active-living programme and more to explore across both islands: hidden caves, tree-top adventures, a private surf break and underwater dining.

Accommodation

Rooms, suites and villas

6 Beach Villa 135 m² 3 adults and 1 child Classic island style with a modern edge, across 135 m² indoors and out. Floor-to-ceiling glass doors open onto your own stretch of beach, and the outdoor bathroom has a tub and a shower under the stars. Details

6 Deluxe Beach Villa 3 adults and 1 child The deluxe beach villas have the best coves: silky sand, calm water for swimming and a reef close enough to snorkel from the shore. Swim first thing, dry off on the terrace, shower outdoors. Details

5 Beach Pool Villa 3 adults and 1 child Sun on the sand, shade in a private cove wrapped in greenery, the sound of the waves and your own pool a few steps away. Details

5 Deluxe Beach Pool Villa 3 adults and 1 child On the best stretches of beach and close to the heart of the island, for meals, snorkelling and paddleboarding. Play in the clear water out front, then cool off in your own pool. Details

5 Water Pool Villa 3 adults and 1 child Traditional Maldivian style with a modern touch: a private pool at the ocean's edge, a freestanding tub with a view, and a lagoon below where turtles and baby reef sharks swim. Details

5 Deluxe Water Pool Villa 3 adults and 1 child Further along the jetty, with more privacy and open-ocean views. A private pool and jacuzzi, and a bicycle parked outside for exploring both islands. Details

6 Family Beach Pool Villa 4 adults and 1 child Games, books and room to run around. While the children splash in the pool or build sandcastles, you watch from your own dhoni swing. The living room becomes their bedroom at night, close to yours. Details

7 Deluxe Family Beach Pool Villa 4 adults and 1 child On the best beach, next to the kids' club: ice cream and milkshakes are a short walk away. Movie nights with popcorn in the living room end with the sofa bed pulled out for the children. Details

Dining

At the table

Nine restaurants and dining concepts, from a treehouse to an underwater room and a restaurant out at sea. Dinner can also come to your villa, or be set up as a family barbecue or a private dinner on a dhoni or a deserted island.

NESTDining up in the jungle canopy, with Japanese teppanyaki and South-East Asian flavours. SUBSIXBilled as the world's first underwater Nikkei restaurant, surrounded by reef fish. EPICUREAll-day international dining by the infinity pool on Chill. EDGEFine dining half a kilometre out to sea, reached only by boat. TRIBALAfrican and Central and South American cooking around open fires. BLUMediterranean, family-friendly dining on Play. THE DELIGourmet snacks and international light bites. Took TookAsian street food on the beach. Food PlayCooking classes with the chefs. Dine-InFine dining for adults and children's favourites, served in your villa.

Wellness

Rest and renewal

Drift Spa has 6 overwater treatment rooms, garden sanctuaries with outdoor baths and daybeds, and a lime garden for unwinding, with sauna, steam, cold plunge pools and fresh juices. Treatments are for one, for two or for the whole family, using Codage and Elemis, alongside IV therapies and advanced genetic testing.