Villa Sapphire Residence Maldives

Nestled amongst lush tropical greenery on the powdery, snow white sands of the sensational Anantara Kihavah resort in the Maldives, Villa Sapphire Residence offers the ultimate in Maldives holiday experiences to families or friends. Villa Sapphire Residence offers very generous, luxurious spaces including two gorgeous bedrooms, two astounding bathrooms, a fabulous living space plus a private gym and couples spa. It also boasts an enchanting deck with alfresco dining and lounging and a beautiful pool. A private beach pathway leads you to the ultra fine glistening beach, the crystal clear, turquoise waters of the lagoon and the resort’s famous house reef. Villa Sapphire Residence certainly offers the wow factor along with an incredible assortment of treats.
The prestigious Anantara Kihavah is found on the private Kihavah Huravalhi Island on the magical Baa Atoll in a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Encapsulating the very best of the Maldives, Anantara Kihavah is surrounded by nothing but turquoise lagoon which melts into the sapphire ocean and offers a fabulous barefoot luxury paradise for couples and families alike. In total, there are 80 beach and over water pool villas and residences at the resort. For centuries, this was where Arab traders took shelter, en route to the Far East. This lush paradise, blessed with coconut, papaya and mango trees, boasts blooming corals within a pristine house reef and a colourful, fascinating sea life. The resort also boasts the Maldives’ only over water observatory, award winning underwater dining amongst a wonderful array of restaurants and bars, an award winning spa, a professional Scuba Diving Centre with a Dive Master and a resident resort Marine Biologist. There is also a brilliant children’s club, a fabulous array of watersports, a trampoline park, tennis, yoga, muay thai boxing, badminton, an outstanding list of excursions and very importantly, an incredibly friendly and welcoming staff whose aim is to know every guest and pander to their every desire.
At Anantara Kihavah, guests discover sublime restaurants, both underwater and on land. The resort offers a world of flavour in an over water complex with signature SEA, FIRE, SPICE and SKY restaurants. At its award winning, undersea, gourmet restaurant SEA, guests savour contemporary European cuisine choosing from flawless degustation menus and delicious wine pairings orchestrated by the resort’s Wine Guru. Lucky guests feast their eyes on the dazzling marine life swimming beyond the curved glass wall. FIRE serves up authentic Japanese flair against an open kitchen backdrop. The menu includes signature sushi, sashimi, prime Wagyu steaks, seafood and a fabulous Teppanyaki grill. SPICE offers Asian haute cuisine in a spectacular over water setting where guests can watch the talented chefs at work. Manzaru and Plates are the resort’s two beachfront restaurants where you can enjoy delicious Mediterranean vibes and delicious breakfasts. In all of the restaurants you will taste amazing handcrafted cocktails and sensational regional wines. In addition, guests can experience the ultimate in private dining on deserted sandbanks enjoying shoreline intimacy, dining under the stars on the deck of a private yacht or in-villa with your Private Chef and Wine Guru.
The award winning Anantara Spa is a fabulous, rejuvenating over water sanctuary where you can reward your mind, body and soul with the most amazing world class treatments. The Cocoon Medical Spa features restorative facials, vitamin IV infusions and other detoxification therapies. There are six treatment suites in the spa as well as a nail salon, hair and beauty sale, a steam room, an over water relaxation deck, cold plunge pool and a Shirodhara treatment bed. In addition, at Villa Sapphire Residence, you have your own couples spa so therapists can visit you in-villa for some rejuvenating and relaxing treatments. At Balance Wellness guests experience the ancient healing power of Ayurveda.
Guests can discover the wondrous galaxy using the Maldives’ most powerful telescope at SKY, the resort’s over water observatory. How amazing to experience a stargazing session with the SKY Guru, learning the mysteries of the stars, planets and constellations. Guests staying at Villa Sapphire Residence are offered a session as part of their package. Other treats offered by this five star resort include Spicespoons cooking classes where guests master the art of traditional Maldivian or Thai cuisine with passionate chefs, cinema screening under the stars, resort bicycles to explore the island and superb watersports and excursions.
Anantara Kihavah enjoys a fabulous children’s club with a wonderful range of activities and adventures. It is brilliant during the festive season with a whole host of special entertainment.
Villa Sapphire Residence boasts exceptional shared indoor and outdoor areas and two private bedroom sanctuaries to retire to. Using extra beds, up to 4 adults and 4 children or 6 adults can stay at the villa. Each of the bedrooms and the living space enjoy high vaulted ceilings and shiny hardwood floors which ensure they stay cool as well as looking beautiful. The master bedroom boasts a sumptuous kingsize bed adorned with soft Egyptian cottons and your choice of pillow and the second bedroom enjoys superbly comfortable twins. Both offer huge televisions and bench seating plus they both enjoy an astonishingly beautiful bathroom. The bathrooms are incredibly luxurious with indoor and outdoor rainshowers, water features, his and hers sinks and sunken double bathtubs with fragrant Elemis products. You will not be rushing in them! The living space, like the bedrooms, opens fully to the terrace where you can enjoy the beautiful garden views. It boasts sumptuous loungeand dining furnishings and a well-equipped kitchen and bar area with a double wine fridge. Guests enjoy a Bose sound system, iPod dock and iPad concierge as well as top-of-the-range entertainment in the living room.
The terrace and garden are stunning. Guests enjoy total privacy being wrapped in lush tropical greenery. Your alfresco dining experience can be shaded under a pergola by the pool or in a gorgeous sunken area where your Private Chef can cook up a delicious storm on the villa’s outstanding barbecue. Staying at Villa Sapphire Residence gives you a Private Chef and Wine Guru for your personalised private dining experiences. Guests can laze on deluxe loungers by the pool or on the shaded double swing chairs. There are many beautiful spots here to enjoy your holiday read and a cool glass of wine from your wine fridge. You will also enjoy hammocks and a jacuzzi.
There are many extra treats for guests staying at Villa Sapphire Residence including a 24 hour Private Villa Host, private transfer to the airport lounge, a stargazing session at the SKY over water observatory with the Maldive’s most refined telescope, Elemis spa products and pillow and soap menus plus you will enjoy your fully-equipped gym and couples spa treatment room. Your residence will be personalised, as will the bicycles that you can use during your stay. There are also dedicated children’s amenities and attendant service on demand. You really cannot go wrong booking Villa Sapphire Residence!The sensational Anantara Kihavah resort is located in the Baa Atoll, just a 30 minute seaplane journey from your inward flight. Situated within a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, guests enjoy the holiday of a lifetime, discovering an enchanting, magical aquatic haven. A myriad of activities and excursions await, where guests can uncover untold wonders in a pristine, stunning environment.
Guests can discover the Indian Ocean’s warm, crystal clear waters and myriad of sea life in one of the world’s most famous scuba utopias. The resort’s Elements Dive Centre offers limitless discovery and PADI courses. You will descend into an explosion of colourful coral gardens and vibrant marine life. Advanced divers are offered the ultimate experience with the resort Dive Master. Guests can borrow fins and a mask to discover the wonders of the house reef. The Baa Atoll is one of the best atolls to spot dolphins. Guests can take dolphin cruises to enjoy Spinner dolphins and other species onboard the traditional Dhoni boat. Majestic giant manta rays will dance in front of you during their migration season between June and November. Another dreamy experience is discovering sea turtles in their natural habitat. Guests taking boat trips from the resort enjoy the opportunity to dive in and swim or snorkel in the waters. For a calm, relaxed sightseeing excursion in the shallow waters or across the lagoon guests can use the resort kayaks. There are even some with glass bottoms!  Bespoke excursions are available. You can spend a day re-enacting the adventures of Robinson Crusoe or you can watch a breathtaking golden sunset over the ocean in total solitude and tranquility on a parasailing adventure. The resort’s fully-rigged parasail boat, Chute Me, allows you to soar through the sky with an unforgettable bird’s eye view of the lush, green tropical islands encircled by living coral reefs immersed in the glistening ocean. Anantara Kihavah’s Serenity and Impulse speedboats offer thrilling adventures where you will feel the wind rush through your hair.
Watersports at Anantara Kihavah include jet skis, seabobs, parasailing, flyboarding, waterski, wakeboarding, monoski, kneeboarding, fun tubes, catamarans, kitesurfing, windsurfing, stand-up paddleboarding, kayaking and top cat sunset sailing. There are extra charges for watersports.
Other activities include Muay Thai boxing, cooking classes, cinema under the stars, trampolining, meditation, yoga, aqua aerobics, tennis, a 24 hour gym and badminton. The list is endless!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 the Baa Atoll in a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas invites you to imagine your own barefoot luxury paradise. Savour the luxury of space in your private pool beach villa or over water villa. Snorkel with mantas and Hawksbill sea turtles. Stargaze into the night. Dine on a deserted sandbank or beneath the ocean’s surface at this enchanting sanctuary.
Activbities & Facilities
• Spa Amongst Maldives spa resorts, our signature award-winning Anantara spa is an over water sanctuary ideal for reconnecting of body and mind.  • Wellness At this five-star Maldives resort, wellness, health and inner and outer well-being is a journey which our team of trained therapists, visiting practitioners and certified medical specialists will work with you on achieving.• Yoga Balance your chakras with our sunrise and sunset yoga sessions. The soothing surroundings offer a perfect setting to practise your sun salutations. Release stress and find inner harmony with group sessions or individual guidance, both available at the resort.• Stargazing Stargaze through the Maldives’ most powerful telescope. Learn about the constellations and planets with our storytelling SKY Guru. Discover extraordinary experiences that enlighten couple’s romance and family adventure. • Snorkel Get up-close to stunning manta rays in the protected environment of Hanifaru Bay. With a wingspan of several metres, these fascinating creatures can number over 100 at the time of the full moon. They enter the world’s largest manta feeding destination to feed on small fish, plankton and crustaceans.• Diving Our house reef is a destination dive in itself, affectionately known by the locals as the Golden Wall. Alive with soft swaying corals in brilliant gold hues, each overhang and drop hosts a variety of creatures.• Sailing Sailing takes on a romantic hue with our private cruises. Board the 24-metre Ocean Whisperer for a sunset cruise or elegant celebration. Secret lagoons and deserted islands offer secluded spots for sunbathing, or you simply stretch out on the deck as you sail the atoll.• Kid’s Club Our Thiththi Boli Kid’s Club offers excitament and action for kids aged 4 – 12 years old. Qualified supervisors provide endless fun through exploration and crafts. Creativity is stoked through different themes.• Beach Games Slap on the sun cream and get down to the sand for a healthy dose of adrenaline. Perfect your serve in volleyball or knock a winning shot across the badminton net. Join with friends and family for a tournament by the sea. More leisurely pursuites are on offer, with petanque and table tennis available.• Art Studio and Gallery Anantara Kihavah invites guests to tap into their inner talents and express the beauty of the island’s magnificent surroundings in a personal masterpice.• Spice Spoons Engage with the rich and diverse Maldivian culture through an immersive cooking class. With a myriad of influences from trading nations, Maldivian food is a delight to experience.
Restaurants & Bars
• Sea Explore the world’s first underwater wine cellar before you reach a dining room totally surrounded by the sea. Watch sharks, turtles and tropical fish swim by as you savour gourmet dining at its finest.• Fire Feast your eyes on fresh sashimi and flame-kissed Angus tenderloin. Then top off an unforgettable evening with sweet sake or Japanese tea.• Spice Spice offers up the fiery flavours of Asia served with exquisite flair. Watch speciality chefs from across the region at work in the show kitchen, preparing spicy appetisers, authentic tandoori and curries, wok-fried delicacies and fresh seafood.• Sky Ascend for lounge cocktails as a sunset tapestry unfolds. Expand your view of the galaxy at the Maldives’ first over water observatory. Stargaze through the Maldives’ most powerful telescope.  • Plates Indulge in an international gourmet breakfast with live stations and à la carte signature dishes served with chilled sparkling wine. Kickstart your day with a freshly brewed coffee or refreshing juice.  • Manzaru The ambiance at Manzaru changes throughout the day, with poolside refreshments and snacks served all afternoon. Refreshing ice creams are available poolside. • Dining by Desing Natural torches light the way to your beautifully set table on an isolated sandbank. A pristine white tablecloth shimmers gently in the breeze. Let our expert chef prepare carefully crafted Maldivian and fusion cuisine with the freshest local and organic ingredients.• In-Villa Dining Choose to dine in your villa or dining pavilion any time you like. Whether breakfast for the family before a day’s excursion or a picnic lunch by the pool, opt for a time that suits you. A selection of favourites is available, and special requests are catered for too.