Villa Gulab Maldives

Families holidaying at the terrific Ayada Maldives resort can stay in Villa Gulab, an interconnected Beach Suite and Beach Villa. Villa Gulab enjoys two very private tropical gardens with two plunge pools and decks as well as two sensational bedrooms, a lavish living space, two gorgeous bathrooms plus an outdoor shower. Each of the beautiful tropical gardens offers total privacy and seclusion and enjoys direct beach access. This set up is fantastic for families, especially those with older children or young adults who might appreciate a little time on their own. It is also brilliant for two couples travelling together but both wanting some private time.
Holidays to Villa Gulab at the sensational Ayada Maldives resort are what dreams are made of. The splendid Ayada Maldives resort is located in one of the southern atolls of the Maldives. This fantastic resort offers spectacular seascapes, a vibrant coral and sea life, an award-winning luxury spa, incredible excursions, fabulous watersports, an amazing dining experience, knockout bars, astounding surf, an enchanting secret garden, an extravagant diving package, exclusive health and sports facilities, superb wedding packages with a gorgeous wedding chapel and a totally dedicated team of staff. You will return home with the most magical holiday memories. Ayada Maldives is prestigious and award winning. The resort is deeply honored to be the first ever recipient of a Green Star Diamond Award in recognition of its efforts to protect and preserve, combining its environmental awareness with first class luxury. Guests staying at this dreamy resort can get involved by adopting their own coral for transplantation into the reef. Ayada Maldives has collected some of the most exotic animals, including reef sharks, more than 12 species of herons as well as other birds, turtles, fruit bats, stingrays, crabs and garden lizards. As well as being a place to rest your body, mind and soul, Ayada Maldives offers a totally natural environment where you will delight in being at one with nature. The resort also offers babysitting services and runs a fantastic Kid’s Club.
Villa Gulab offers families a luxurious, tranquil stay. The villa is located on the resort’s glistening white sandy beach where families can enjoy snorkeling and kayak adventures. It is a perfect spot. There is nothing better than an early morning swim in such beautiful surroundings. The two accommodations are interconnected with guests being able to move freely between the two. Each of the bedrooms enjoys a kingsized canopy bed, romantic for adults and fun for young princesses! One of the bedrooms, the master, also enjoys a living space to one side which is beautifully furnished and great for the evenings if you have put the young ones to bed. The other bedroom enjoys a gorgeous recessed seating area, a great space for bedtime stories. Guests can enjoy movies on the televisions or can listen to their favourite tracks on the quality Harman Kardon surround sound systems. The interior of the villa is wonderful with atmospheric, vaulted, beamed ceilings, stunning hardwood floors and elegant, mellow tones which are beautifully accented with vibrant orange soft furnishings. Guests enjoy Nespresso coffee machines and tea making facilities in the villa. If you purchase all inclusive packages, you will also enjoy a well-stocked minibar. Both of the bathrooms enjoy indoor and outdoor showers and beautiful, freestanding terrazzo baths which might seem like a mini-swimming pool to little ones. It is such fun and so invigorating to take a shower in the open air! This style of beach living is a real pleasure. Each of the bathrooms boasts luxurious toiletries and lots of fluffy towels. The tropical gardens are surrounded with lush palms and other striking plants which make them very private. You can enjoy family games in your own special spaces. The stylish verandas offer shaded alfresco dining and sumptuous outdoor day beds. They are brilliant spots to enjoy your holiday books or take a well-earned nap. You only need to walk a few steps and you will be on the gorgeous, dazzling white sand beach with the turquoise, shallow water lapping gently on the shore. The size of Villa Gulab is 115 sqm plus 103 sqm.
You are able to upgrade your stay at Villa Gulab with one of Ayada Maldives’ all inclusive packages for stays of at least 7 nights. Besides extended dining, bar and lounge experiences, the packages include additional treats including excursions and watersports. The Diamond All Inclusive Package offers fabulous meet and greet services including welcome drinks and early check-in and late check-out plus wonderful meal options including breakfast and dinner in the delightful Magu Restaurant, lunch and a la carte dinner at the sensational Ocean Breeze Over Water Restaurant, a la carte lunch at the poolside restaurant Zero Degree, a la carte dinner at the Far-Eastern and Asian Kai Restaurant and access to the superb Mizu Japanese Teppanyaki Restaurant for dinner. The lounge and bar experiences include the Ayada signature drinks menu at all bars, daily afternoon tea, a sunset cheese and wine experience at Ile de Joie and a daily evening shisha experience at the authentic Turkish style Ottoman Lounge. There are numerous activities and fun experiences included such as aquarium snorkeling and sunset fishing excursions, complimentary use of snorkeling equipment and kayaks, complimentary cycles to explore the resort, complimentary evening entertainment including a Bodu Beru show, a DJ night, a movie night and a casino night and an hour’s massage at the astounding AySpa. In addition, guests mini bars are stocked with beers, wines, snacks, soft drinks and water plus they are offered a complimentary laundry service. The Crystal All Inclusive Package includes meet and greet services and welcome drinks, breakfast and dinner at Magu Restaurant, lunch at Ocean Breeze, a la carte lunch at the pool side restaurant and a food credit for a la carte dinner at Kai or Ocean Breeze. Ayada’s signature drinks menu is available at all bars. Activities include complimentary use of the kayaks and snorkeling equipment and access to the recreation and fitness area including tennis, yoga, football, volleyball, the gym, water chess and playstation.
In addition to these excellent packages, there is so much more on offer at Ayada Maldives. This outstanding resort is a world class surf destination with sensational swells and exceptional reef breaks. Ayada is the top pick among all surf destinations in the Maldives. Guests can buy various surf passes. Jeeko, a local surf expert is on hand to ensure you find the best possible breaks. Guests can rent the very best of surf boards at the resort. There are some superb romantic experiences you can enjoy such as private dining under the sunset, couples massages or private picnics on alluring sandbanks. There is a wonderful range of excursions on offer plus special festive programmes at Christmas and the New Year. The extensive list of watersports on offer includes windsurfing, jetskis, fun tubes, wakeboarding and snorkeling. The diving experiences are second to none. AyClub is the resort’s impressive sport and recreational facility. It offers a state-of-the-art gym, a games hall with PS4, table tennis, billiards, table football and darts, three jogging tracks and tennis. AySpa is a beautiful space where you can rejuvenate your body, mind and soul. It offers incredible treatments, a private Turkish Hamman, the Maldive’s first vichy shower room, tranquil treatment rooms and a soothing relaxation area.
Ayada Maldives also boasts an incredible Secret Garden, a heavenly space brimming with organic vegetables, herbs and fruits. Salads are grown in their hydroponic plantation, bananas are grown plus pretty orchids in the beautiful Orchid House and it enjoys a nursery.
Ayada Maldives is breathtakingly beautiful, extremely luxurious and with a picture perfect location, it is a sublime choice for your wedding or special celebration. Ayada Maldives is located in one of the southern atolls in the Maldives. You will arrive at this paradise via Male airport. From there you can either take another domestic flight to the KDM (Kaadedhdhoo) airport in the Gaafu Dhaalu atoll followed by a 50 minute speedboat journey or you can now fly from Male to the new Maavarulu (RUL) airport and take a faster speedboat. Either way, the delights of Ayada Maldives will certainly make your journey worthwhile.
Guests enjoy a wonderful range of curated resort excursions to explore this magical area. You just need to contact your butler to arrange your preferred trips. These include private snorkeling on the sensational house reef and fishing at sunset on a traditional Maldivian wooden boat. Ayada’s chef will happily cook your catch. There are glass-bottomed boat tours to explore the underwater world. You can be taken to a nearby deserted island for a romantic Robinson Crusoe experience with a delicious picnic. You can also visit local islands and see textiles being woven, drink fresh coconut and saying hello to a few of the locals.  Other treats are picnics or dinners on a nearby sandbank, island safaris to discover the amazing coral reefs and dolphin spotting trips.
Ayada is a brilliant surf destination with astounding local waves including Tiger Stripes, Antiques, Love Charms, Two Ways, Five Islands and Blue Bowls. A little further, you can surf Beacons and Castaways. Guests can buy passes to ride the waves with professionals. With over 3000 coral reefs and free flowing tides, the Maldives is heaven for divers. With over 1000 species of fish, coral and other marine life and the virtual isolation of the Gaafu Dhaalu atoll, the underwater seascape is undisturbed and untouched. Guests can discover scuba diving or continue their experiences.
This astonishing resort allows guests to journey through an unparalleled culinary experience. The Ocean Breeze Over Water Restaurant and Bar is named after its breathtaking location. Mizu Japanese Teppanyaki Grill offers delicious fish, meat and vegetarian dishes that are skillfully cooked in front of you. Kai offers an exquisite range of Asian and Far Eastern delicacies whilst being hidden away in a tropical paradise. The poolside Zero Degree Restaurant and Bar offers a wonderful mix of food and cocktails. Magu is the main restaurant showcasing a delicious international buffet with themes and cooking stations. Twice a week, guests can enjoy delicious feasts from the grill with their feet in the surf at Sea Salt, the beach barbecue. For some Turkish treats you can head to the stylish Ottoman Lounge and lovers of cheese and wine can head to Ile de Joie, the cheese and wine bar set over the lagoon. They also serve tipples of fine label cognacs, premium whiskies and other fabulous digestives and aperitifs.
Ayada Maldives is blessed with tropical wildlife which you will enjoy during your stay. Black tip and white tip reef shark are commonly found in the lagoon and close to the reef. Hammerheads and nurse shark are also found along with stingrays and plenty of crabs. Herons, cranes and seagulls are amongst the birdlife and during snorkeling and diving excursions, you will meet many Hawkbill and Green turtles. Harmless fruit bats hang from the trees around the jungle areas making their distinctive squeaking sound. Oriental Garden lizards are in abundance.
AySpa enjoys brilliant facilities including heated and cold plunge pools, steam rooms, saunas, treatment suites, a hamman, steam showers, an outdoor courtyard with a sunken bath, a hairdresser and manicure and pedicure salons. You can indulge yourself and feel so refreshed.
If you are planning a wedding, Ayada boasts some exceptional locations including its own wedding chapel, its gorgeous beach or its traditional Maldivian boat. A dedicated wedding planner will make all of the arrangements.At Excellence Luxury Villas we pride ourselves on going that little bit further for our guests. From private chefs to babysitters we can help you arrange those little extras that make it a truly memorable holiday. Please contact our Excellence Luxury Villas concierge team who will be happy to help. We can typically help you arrange any of the following:
– Maid service/extra cleaning- Private chef/cook/catering- Welcome hamper/pre-stocked fridge- Local day-trips or tours- Airport transfers- Babysitting/childcare services
Simply fill in the concierge request form or contact Excellence Luxury Villas Concierge Team.
Please note that all extras are subject to availability and must be requested in advance of the holiday (prices on request). Due to some rural/remote locations, not all services will be available at all properties. However, we will always do our best to fulfil your requests!
The Resort
Located on a beautiful private island with pristine beaches and lush tropical greenery, Ayada Maldives offers a truly luxurious retreat with a genuine Maldivian style. A wide range of restaurants, large villas with private infinity pools and our multiple award winning AySpa make Ayada Maldives an excellent choice. A large variety of water-sports, excursions and further activities are available for our guests.
Acitivities & Facilities
• AySpa Ayada Maldives’ 3500 sqm AySpa has been designed to rejuvenate the body, mind and spirit. The spa showcases terrazzo floors with marble and timber hues to reinforce an indigenous feel to your spa experience. Maldives’ first vichy shower room and private Turkish Hammam including an elaborate marble plinth.• Fishing at Sunset Take a traditional Maldivian wooden boat and try your hand at traditional Maldivian fishing as we set sail before sunset and see if the fish bite.  If you’re lucky with your line, Ayada’s chef will prepare and cook your catch for you tomorrow.• Glass-Bottomed Boat Tour See the sights of the undersea world from the breezy comfort of our glass bottomed boat as we take you for a drive above the beautiful coral reefs of Ayada.• Sunset Ayada Round Trip See the island from another angle – from the ocean – as we take you on a boat trip around Ayada at sunset so you can take some spectacular pictures. • Deserted Island Picninc Let us take you to a nearby deserted island for a romantic Robinson Crusoe experience you’ll treasure forever.• Island Safari Find out for yourself why we have a worldwide reputation for amazing coral reefs as we take you snorkeling to two of our favorite sites.• Local Island Visit See what life is like on a real Maldivian island; see textiles being woven and maybe say hello to a few of the locals. This island adventure starts at a traditional local village where you can immerse yourself in the lives of a local Maldivian community and drink fresh coconut after it’s been picked from the tree for you.• Dolphin Spotting We head out to join our neighbors in the ocean, the spinner dolphins to see them play and leap.  Note: sightings are not guaranteed but we’re pretty good at finding them.• Reef Snorkeling Our house reef is one of the best in the country. Let one of our guides take you to explore its beauty.• Windsurfing Ayada water sports offers a complete range of windsurfing lessons and adventures. Our teams of friendly Instructors are well-trained and dedicated to providing you with a personalized program. Come and enjoy the best windsurfing experience in Ayada.• Jetski Discover the fun and excitement of riding a jet ski at Indian Ocean. We provide a unique Jet Ski hire experience through amazing waterways under the safe guidance of friendly, experienced staff. • Fun Tub For those who like a little more speed and adventure – then it’s the Fun tube ride. This adventure makes for great memories for holiday experiences. Tubing is the equivalent of rollercoaster ride of our beautiful Indian ocean. • Wakeboarding Carve up the water and ride the wake behind our luxury speedboat complete with air towers .Our professional instructors make wakeboarding fun and easy to learn for all, no matter what your skill level.• Snorkeling You’ll love snorkeling – the crystal blue waters of the Indian ocean are legendary.  Combined with the blue skies and sunshine and some of the finest coral reefs on Maldives.• Diving Over a 1000 species of fish, coral and other marine life inhabit the waters throughout the Maldives; however given the virtual isolation of the Gaafu Dhaalu atoll, the underwater seascape found here is still undisturbed and untouched awaiting discovery by enthusiasts…  • Surf Getting the most swells and having exceptional reef breaks, our resort is a top pick among all surf destinations in the Maldives. If you enjoy being based on a topical island and indulging in luxurious activities after your surf sessions then you just found your place.• AyClub AyClub is located at the heart of the island, offering a range of sport and recreational facilities to complete your stay at Ayada Maldives. Some of those facilities are gym and fitness area, yoga and pilates, games hall with PS4, table tennis, billiards, table football, and darts; and tennis court. • Secret Garden The Secret Garden at Ayada Maldives is a heaven of organic vegetables, herbs and fruits grown in the heart of the island. Our head gardener is passionately cooperating with our executive chef to deliver fresh 0-km produce, from the garden our guest’s plates.• Zuuzu Kids Club Ayada Maldives provides a fully equipped Kid’s Club. Open from 09.00 AM to 06.00 PM and inviting all children, this facility offers a host of recreational and educational activities conducted by a personable and attentive team.• Resort Clinic At Ayada Maldives we have a fully equipped clinic and skilled medical staff to attend any injuries or health concerns. Our clinic is suitable for first aid and to treat minor injuries.
Restaurants & Bars
• Ocean Breeze Named after its beautiful over-water location where the warmth of the sun is tempered by a refreshing breeze, this stylish restaurant is open for lunch and dinner and offers gourmets a tempting menu of modern European dishes. With regular seasonal changes to the menu, items such as grilled seafood, home-made pasta and fine steaks are perennial favorites.• Mizu The word Teppanyaki is derived from “Teppan” meaning iron hot plate and “Yaki” which means to grill or fry. That is exactly what you’ll experience at Mizu : The chef will prepare the most delicious fish, meat and vegetarian dishes as you watch him skillfully cook in front of you with precision. • Kai An exquisite range of far-eastern and Asian delicacies awaits in this gem of a restaurant hidden away amid tropical greenery. Open for dinner each evening, diners can choose from an extensive sushi and sashimi list made from the freshest local seafood as well as classic interpretations of regional Asian specialties from China, Japan, Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam. • Zero Degree Zero Degree restaurant and bar is where you’ll find poolside dining at its finest: a simple yet wide menu of international dishes that addresses all cravings from crisp fresh salads to European, Asian and middle-eastern dishes. Guests can choose to dine barefoot in the water, under a thatched roof, in one of the poolside cabanas swathed in fabri, or of course for the ultimate sun lovers, the sun beds by the pool.• Magu Open for breakfast and dinner, Magu is Ayada Maldives’ main restaurant showcasing a generous international buffet with daily changing themes such as Far Eastern, Chef’s Special, Maldivian, Mexican, Mediterranean or Middle Eastern – ensuring that every night diners enjoy an abundance of variety and flavor.• Sea Salt Feel the magic of the Maldives at our mouthwatering beach BBQ held under a carpet of stars where you can feast on freshly grilled meat and seafood. Ideally situated on our Zero Degree Beach with golden sand, amazing sunshine and a gentle sea breeze, this is the perfect place to savour food from the grill with your feet in the surf… a true delight! • Ottoman Lounge This far-flung outpost of the Ottoman empire graces the island with fine Turkish teas and coffee presented in the traditional manner in filigree silver- service. Ayada Maldives showcases the beauty and unique experience of sipping authentically brewed Turkish coffee and specialty teas in a lounge with low seating, as inspired by a traditional café in Turkey.• Ile de Joie Lovers of the finer things in life will adore this tiny over-water open-air cheese and wine bar set 100m over the lagoon. Truly an ‘island of joy’, this is home to the island’s fine wines cellar where oenophiles will enjoy perusing the eclectic wine list, while the resident bartender can suggest the perfect tipple from a range of fine label cognacs, premium whiskies and other delectable bottled digestives and aperitifs.• Private Dining Ayada Maldives provides private dining experience exclusively for you and your loved one: on the soft sandy beach, on the secluded pagoda, or simply on the deck of your own villa. A private chef and waiter will cater you the perfect evening in several locations.