Juzur Maldives

Dining

One of the highlights of a stay at Olhuveli Beach & Spa Resort is the outstanding cuisine, which has fresh, delicious seafood at its heart. Think creative, organic food with flair, prepared by world-class chefs and served in enjoyably different and unique settings. From an unhurried lunch on the beach with friends or family, dining alfresco in the relaxing heat of the day, to a candle-lit dinner for two under the stars, all tastes are well-catered for at our restaurants. SUNSET RESTAURANT One of the largest over water restaurant in the Maldives, our main restaurant is open daily for breakfast and dinner with an emphasis on local or international flavours. From succulent prawns in spices to outstanding wines, the open-sided design means a meal here is pleasantly cooled by gentle sea breezes. As well as buffet-style dining, one of the highlights is the live cooking stations, when tantalizing flames and scents arise under the careful eye of talented chefs. Great cooking deserves a splash of theatre. The extensive open deck gives the choice to sit under the stars for an alfresco dinner. LAGOON RESTAURANT For guests who find getting away from the Maldives beach impossible, our Lagoon restaurant sits right on the beach with ample open decking and overlooking the beautiful lagoon. As well as being the main setting for lunch, it makes an informal but enjoyable place to have sumptuous supper and talk long into the night. THE FOUR SPICES Open every evening for dinner, the over-water setting of The Four Spices is perfect for fine à la carte dining and ideal to celebrate a special occasion. Olhuveli Beach & Spa Resort team is on hand to guide you through the bespoke menu and match wines with dishes. This is Asian food at its finest with highlights on Japanese, Indian, Thai and Maldivian flavours. Indoor or outdoor seating is available. Guests staying at the Beach Villa, Jacuzzi Water Villa, Honeymoon Water Villa and Presidential Water Suite can enjoy a select breakfast buffet every morning. ISLAND PIZZA Situated next to the sunrise pool, the Island Pizza offers a selection of delectable pizzas made out of fresh and seasonal blend of ingredients and includes local seafood, Asian, Mediterranean and Western flavours to your taste. The menu also includes an array of deli-style sandwiches and burgers that are perfect for a light lunch or snack in between meals. LAGOON BAR There’s nothing better than watching the sunset with a loved one or family, as friends old and new unwind. Lagoon Bar, the venue for Maldives evening entertainment sits right at the water’s edge with a wonderful deck area and great atmosphere. It’s the perfect place for cocktails and conversation while enjoying a Maldivian folktale. A wide range of beverages are available until the early hours. SUNRISE BAR This lively venue has an enviable buzz about it and is ideal for daytime or early evening drinks. Naturally colourful thanks to the lush tropical vegetation growing in abundance outside, the bar are positioned close to the main pool of the island. As well as being the hub of activities to take part in, the varied menu is accompanied by a wide range of drinks on offer. Order a mojito, sit back and enjoy in many lounge chairs around the pool. THE PLANKTON GRILL The Plankton Grill is an outdoor seafood restaurant with an open-style kitchen. Guests are offerd a selection from an array of seafood available at the counter ranging from fresh Red Snapper, Grouper, Crabs and Lobster. The delectable dishes with an extensive use of marinades, cures and rubs ensures highly seasoned dishes that evokes ones taste buds. Amidst a romantic ambience by the shores of Olhuveli giving you a refreshing yet memorable experience while you indulge in our famous seafood platters. DESTINATION DINING Get spoilt by the sheer choice of gastronomic experiences created with just you in mind. Find the perfect spot from the stretch of private beach under the stars, at the poolside or in the privacy of your villa. A light lunch of Maldivian catch on your terrace, Champagne and canapés while watching a sunset from your perfectly positioned water villa, private BBQ of fine cuts on your private sandbank. All served with discretion to give you privacy. Pre-arrangements to surprise your loved ones can be organized in consultation with the Guest Relations Team. Find out interesting things to do in the Maldives and enjoy your stay at Olhuveli Beach & Spa Resort.

Spa

The Sun Spa Maldives named after the life-giving sun, an eternal light which extends through the best spa treatments to harmonise body, mind and soul. The spa has one ideal at its heart – to take a holistic approach to health and well-being using ancient Indian Ayurvedic techniques while encompassing the five elements. The main centre is a delightful place to relax with hydrotherapy pools, steam room, sauna, Jacuzzi, the best spa boutique with signature products, hair and beauty salon and peaceful relaxation areas on this Maldives Island. For treatments, hidden away in the vegetation and connected by a series of intricate bridges are eight secluded and private Spa Pavilions, featuring a courtyard garden, twin massage beds, a rain shower and an outdoor flower bath. SUN SPA TREATMENTS An extensive range of treatments are on offer, based on a fusion of traditional Asian rituals, Western practices, the five elements, Ayurvedic natural healing methods, yoga and meditation. The Sun Spa signature massage is a must for tense muscles, employing a combination of Swedish, Hawaiian Lomi-Lomi, Balinese, Japanese Shiatsu, Thai and aromatherapy massages. It is performed simultaneously by two therapists, and will transform you to a state of harmony and bliss while on this Maldives Island.

Activities

Olhuveli Beach & Spa Resort is complete with an unparalleled array of recreational activities both on and off the island that is suitable for all ages. While our vast crystal clear lagoon is perfect for a host of water-based activities, back on shore, a wide range of activities will tempt you off the deck chair. Flood-lit tennis, beach volley, billiards, badminton or take on the island team on a football match. Alternatively enjoy an offshore excursion such as a Maldivian Island Tour where you get up close and personal with the traditional lifestyle, fishing and boat building.

DIVING

Submerge into a whole new world of wonder and find out why this is the dream destination of every diver, with its inviting warm water, astonishing clarity and hidden bounties. As you descend, you are greeted by breathtaking species and a profusion of soft and hard corals in a kaleidoscope of colours and shapes. Swim along to discover the shy giant moray eel, the elegant lion fish, the camouflaged stone fish and the clever octopus among other amazing species in the prolific house reef. The lucky ones may encounter a Green Sea Turtle, adult Reef Shark, hump-head Napoleon Wrasse or get up close with the majestic manta ray. Uncover the mysteries of the hidden caves, overhangs and sunken ship on your quest. A holiday is certainly never complete without witnessing the spectacular underwater wonders of the Maldives. SUN DIVING SCHOOL Conveniently located at the end of the jetty, with easy access to the house reef. The PADI five-star facility is fully equipped to serve even the most professional diver with a multi-lingual team of experienced and friendly instructors who will guide you through the many courses available. Stay at Olhuveli Beach & Spa Resort to start your endearing love affair with the Maldives underwater world, with a house reef dive or Discover Scuba Diving course.

WATER SPORTS

Water Sports World in Maldives is on hand to give you guidance and lessons with a multi-lingual and enthusiastic team who will comfortably take you through a course of windsurf, paddle a kayak, sail a catamaran or water ski to your heart’s content. All our equipment are the latest and modern models that assures quality and safety. Olhuveli Beach & Spa Resort houses the first certified kite surfing school in Maldives with impressive equipment, courses and lessons. Get your adrenaline pumping with a ride on the banana boat or take a leisurely stroll around the island in a canoe. For the speed freaks, the newly introduced jet skiing in the outer lagoon will be a real treat! Whatever your whim or fancy, there is an activity waiting for you!

EXCURSION AND ACTIVITIES

If you feel the need to be more active and explore the surroundings, the Maldivian Local Island tour gives a glimpse at early seafarers and the traditional and simple lifestyle embraced by the locals. You can also hire your own boat and be driven among the smaller islands around the Atoll or go on a snorkeling safari. For the fishing enthusiast there is big game and sunset fishing, when you might catch a prized Mahi Mahi, Yellow fin tuna or sailfish. A trip to Male’, the smallest capital in the world is not to be missed with its buzzing fish markets, mosques and motorbikes galore! Combine the tour with a dive in the world’s largest passenger submarine.

FAMILY & KIDS

We take great pride in looking after our younger guests and special facilities for them including a kiddies pool, play area and a specially created activities program are all on offer, giving parents the much needed time to relax and enjoy the break themselves, while the kids are engrossed in sand castle building, craft activities or story telling with our dedicated child minders. Baby cots, high chairs, babysitting and child minding are all available.

EVENING ENTERTAINMENT

Maldives is all about relaxation and Olhuveli Beach & Spa Resort has the perfect balance of low key evening entertainment to keep you on your toes and the Lagoon Bar is the hub for nightly entertainment. Sit back and relax as a local band soothes your senses or enjoy a Maldivian Cultural Show. Join in the frenzied dancing to the beat of the Maldivian “Bodu Beru” or be the champion of the Olhuveli Grand Prix at the weekly crab-racing. A Karaoke room is also available for private parties and events.

Accommodation

DELUXE ROOMS

The stylish Maldivian style accommodation is beach fronted and come with a terrace or balcony overlooking the picturesque beach and the lagoon. All rooms are comfortably furnished with a four poster double bed, with an en-suite bathroom and shower. Size: 50.1 sqm Interconnecting rooms are available as Family Villas

SUPERIOR DELUXE

In double storey blocks of 4 rooms, these villas are beachfronted and have a terrace or balcony overlooking the tranquil lagoon. All rooms are comfortably furnished and equipped with ceiling fan, air-conditioning, mini bar, IDD telephone, satellite television, dvd player, four poster beds, in-room safe, sitting area and a writing desk. The en-suite bathrooms are spacious and include hot/cold water, hairdryer and guest amenities. Please be informed that for safety reasons, our resort prohibits smoking inside the room. If guests wish to smoke, an ashtray is kept at the balcony/terrace/sundeck of guests room for guests convenience

DELUXE WATER VILLAS

The lovely Maldivian style water villas are perched over the clear blue lagoon, with inspiring views of the Indian Ocean. Private sundeck with sun loungers lead directly into the warm lagoon, a wonderfully refreshing swim is mere steps away. Size: 63.3 sqm

BEACH VILLAS

For guests who desire a hideaway among the gentle swaying trees, the individually appointed Beach Villas face their own private stretch of beach and lagoon. Double doors open to a private veranda with a comfortable day lounger. The en-suite bathroom is a quiet sanctuary which opens out to its own enclosed private courtyard, completely in harmony with the natural surroundings. A roll-top bath, double vanity, open-air rain shower and sala create a sublime atmosphere in which to relax and drink in the unforgettable views. Size: 84.1 sqm

JACUZZI WATER VILLAS

Situated on stilts and extending over the turquoise waters of the lagoon, our Jacuzzi Water Villas in Maldives afford a greater degree of luxury and privacy. Lavish furnishing within the villa provides cool contentment while a Jacuzzi bath on the spacious, private sundeck lends a unique feature. The luxurious bathroom comes with double vanity, rain shower and roll-top bathtub and offers uninterrupted views of the lagoon beyond. Size: 81.3 sqm

SUNSET JACUZZI WATER VILLAS

Situated on stilts over the turquoise waters of the lagoon, Sunset Jacuzzi Water Villas provide a luxury alternative. Lavish furnishing within the villa provides cool contentment while a Jacuzzi on the spacious, private sundeck lends a unique feature. The luxury bathroom feature double vanity, rain shower and free standing bathtub offer uninhibited views of the lagoon beyond. Size: 81.3 sqm

HONEYMOON WATER VILLAS

Unwind in the inviting comfort of the exclusive Honeymoon Water Villas, offering complete privacy. Indulge in the private Jacuzzi set on the spacious private sundeck. The Honeymoon Water Villas offer the luxury of a separate living room with a comfortable daybed for quiet moments indoors. Wake up from one dream into another.

PRESIDENTIAL WATER SUITE

Step out and indulge in the natural beauty of the Maldives in our luxurious Presidential Water Suites. Situated at the far end of the water villa jetty where the two footbridges meet, each suite offers complete privacy and an un-paralleled view. The Presidential Suites features two tastefully decorated bedrooms with private wooden sundeck, a living-cum-dining room complete with flat screen TV, surround sound and DVD player and, a kitchenette. Outside, a huge double leveled deck offers a pool, Jacuzzi, swim-up platforms and chaise lounges for private sunbathing. A dedicated 24-hour butler service is available ensuring the tiniest detail is attended to.