The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands Hotel - Gaafaru

5-star resort in Gaafaru with overwater villas, personal butler service, and Jean-Michel Cousteau's Ambassadors of the Environment program

Accommodations & Personal Butler Service

The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands offers overwater and beach villas, each with a private pool and direct ocean access. Every villa is assigned an Aris Meeha butler who coordinates dining reservations, excursions, and special arrangements. The resort uses sustainable building materials and solar energy across the property.

Culinary Experiences

Guests dine at seven restaurants including Summer Pavilion (Cantonese), IWAU (Japanese), and Arabesque (Indian & Lebanese). La Locanda serves Italian cuisine, while the Beach Shack offers seafood and casual lunches. EAU Bar hosts daily sunset rituals with cocktails and small plates.

Ritz Kids & Family Programs

The Ritz Kids Club provides environmental education through Jean-Michel Cousteau's Ambassadors of the Environment program. Children can participate in coral planting, marine life studies, and cooking classes. The club has indoor and outdoor play areas, a kids' pool, and babysitting services.

Spa & Wellness

The overwater spa offers treatments inspired by local traditions, including body scrubs, massages, and facials using natural ingredients. Guests can use the steam room, sauna, hot tub, and fitness center with personal trainers. Yoga classes and Muay Thai sessions are available daily.

Activities & Marine Conservation

The resort provides snorkeling, diving, and jet ski excursions to sandbanks and coral reefs. Guests can join coral regeneration sessions led by the on-site marine biologist. Tennis courts, a games room, and evening entertainment such as themed dinners and live music are also offered.

• Villas: Overwater and beach villas with private pool, Aris Meeha butler, and direct ocean access
• Dining: Seven restaurants, including Cantonese, Japanese, Italian, and Indian-Lebanese cuisines
• Kids: Ritz Kids Club with Jean-Michel Cousteau's Ambassadors of the Environment program
• Wellness: Overwater spa, steam room, sauna, hot tub, yoga and Muay Thai classes
• Activities: Snorkeling, diving, coral regeneration, tennis, and sunset rituals at EAU Bar
• Location: Gaafaru, 45-minute speedboat from Malé International Airport