Cross the 200-metre infinity pool to a Coralarium garden of coral-encrusted sculpture, snorkel a 9 km house reef with on-site manta cleaning, and sleep in the country's only Safari Tent Villas.
5-Star Resort Seaplane 55 min 9 km House Reef 120 Villas
The 'Secret Water Island' of Shaviyani Atoll — 120 villas on the largest single-resort lagoon in the Maldives (600 hectares), wrapped by a 9 km house reef with a manta cleaning station on-site. Opened in 2018 as Fairmont Maldives, the property left the Accor system on 1 May 2024 to operate independently as Sirru Fen Fushi, Private Lagoon Resort under Leading Hotels of the World.
120 villas across 12 categories spanning Beach, Water and the country's only Safari Tent format — a tented jungle-camp aesthetic with private pools. The smallest unit is the 164 sqm Sunrise Water Villa; the largest is the 7-bedroom, 2,500 sqm Sirru Residence. Every villa has a private pool and a 24/7 villa host.
Sunset Grand Water Villa with Pool235 sqmPool$1,•••
Two-Bedroom Sunset Water Villa428 sqmPool$3,•••
Three-Bedroom Sunset Water Villa525 sqmPool$4,•••
PremiumAll pool
Safari Tent Villas
From
$1,•••
525 sqm ·3.9× larger than avg
Safari Tent Villa with Pool525 sqmPool$1,•••
Safari Beach Villa with Pool525 sqmPool$2,•••
SignatureAll pool
Sirru Residence
From
$25,•••
2,500 sqm ·18.8× larger than avg
Seven-Bedroom Sirru Residence2,500 sqmPool$25,•••
Not sure which villa is right? We'll match you based on your group size, budget and priorities.
Prices shown are indicative low-season per night. See the season guide in the sidebar for how rates vary by time of year. We'll confirm exact pricing for your dates.
Dining
3 Restaurants & 3 Bars
Three restaurants — beachfront Raha Market for the all-day buffet, overwater Azure for seafood, overwater Kata for Japanese — plus the Balinese Onu Onu beach bar, the Spice Box Asian street-food kiosk, and Raha Bar & Café for poolside pastries. Bagatelle closed when the property left the Fairmont system in May 2024.
Raha Market
International
The main resort restaurant with a wood-fired pizza oven and themed buffet nights. Yellowfin tuna from Shaviyani Atoll, soft-shell crab and filet mignon anchor the dinner menu; breakfast adds Maldivian Mas Huni and a full pastry station.
SettingMain pavilion · Themed buffet nights
Our tipThemed buffet nights rotate by region — ask which night is on for your stay
Azure
Seafood
Overwater seafood fine dining with a vibrant open kitchen and the Indian Ocean at sunset. Catch-of-the-day preparations, rustic-chic interior. Open Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday only — Kata covers the other evenings.
SettingOverwater · Sunset-facing
Our tipBook sunset · order the day's catch grilled with the chef's recommended sauce
Kata
Japanese
Enchanting overwater Japanese with a rooftop terrace. Handcrafted sushi and sashimi, ramen, rice bowls, yakitori. Premium sake list plus curated wines. Open Monday, Wednesday and Friday — alternates evenings with Azure.
SettingOverwater · Rooftop terrace
Our tipSake pairing flight upstairs on the rooftop terrace — it's the best seat
Onu Onu
Beach Bar
Balinese-style beach bar (post-rebrand from Polynesian) — tropical cocktails, wines, light bites and smoothies, sand between the toes. Operates from noon to midnight with full bar past sunset.
SettingSand-floor · Beachfront
Our tipSunset cocktails here are the daily ritual
Spice Box
Asian Street Food
Al-fresco beach kiosk on Onu Onu Beach with Pad Thai, Balinese satay and Cambodian wok-fried beef. Open noon to 5 PM daily — the easy casual lunch option.
SettingBeach kiosk · Onu Onu Beach
Our tipPair with an Onu Onu cocktail — they're 10 metres apart
Raha Bar & Café
Café
Poolside café with freshly baked breads, flaky pastries and artisanal coffees and teas. Open 11 AM to 7 PM — the spot for a long-pool morning or mid-afternoon coffee.
SettingPoolside · Main pool
Our tipGet the pastries delivered to your sunlounger at the adult pool
Meal Plans
Dining Inclusions
Four plans through to a generous All-Inclusive that covers house-pour wines, beers, spirits, cocktails and mocktails by the glass at all venues from 11 AM to 11 PM. The AI plan also accepts a per-meal food credit at the signature restaurants ($30 dinner, $20 lunch).
AI signature credits ($30 dinner / $20 lunch per adult) apply at Azure, Kata and Spice Box. Premium wines and spirits beyond the house pour are extra on all plans.
Plan
Restaurants
Alcohol
Minibar
~pp/day
Bed & Breakfast
Raha Market (B)
—
—
Included
Half Board
Raha Market (B+D)
—
—
+$90
Full Board
Raha Market (B+L+D)
—
—
+$170
All-Inclusive
All venues + signature credit
House
Daily
+$280
Bed & BreakfastIncluded
Raha Market (B)
Alcohol —Minibar —
Half Board+$90 pp/day
Raha Market (B+D)
Alcohol —Minibar —
Full Board+$170 pp/day
Raha Market (B+L+D)
Alcohol —Minibar —
All-Inclusive+$280 pp/day
All venues + signature credit
Alcohol HouseMinibar Daily
Experiences & Activities
Your Days on the Island
The Coralarium snorkel-able coral garden (originally Jason deCaires Taylor sculptures, now home to 120+ fish species), the on-site Sustainability Lab plastic recycling facility, and the 200-metre infinity pool are the headline experiences — paired with a 9 km house reef and a manta cleaning station you don't need a boat to reach.
Water Sports & Diving
Sub Oceanic SSI dive centre, 9 km house reef, on-site manta cleaning station.
Sub Oceanic Dive Centre — SSI'Maldives' best-rated dive centre' · 400+ five-star ratings
9 km house reef snorkellingLongest house reef in the country · gear complimentary on Book Direct
On-site manta cleaning stationMost resorts boat to Manta Point — this one is at the house reef · Dec–Apr
5 dive sites on the house reef alone250+ coral species
Boat dives to Banana Reef, Shark Point — 60 min by dive boat
Kayaking and paddle-boarding · complimentary
Jet ski, parasailing, wakeboardingChargeable
Big game fishing and sport fishing
Traditional Maldivian line fishing
Coralarium coral garden. The semi-submerged tidal structure by sculptor Jason deCaires Taylor — the human-form sculptures were removed by authorities in 2018, but the cage frame remains and is now covered in live coral after 5+ years underwater. Home to 120+ fish species. Maldives' first coral regeneration project, snorkel-accessible from shore.
Art StudioCoconut painting, art workshops · complimentary
Jungle cinema / outdoor movies
Stargazing
Junior Football Camp, archery, Muay Thai sessions
Bicycles for every guest
Kids & Family
Kids Club for ages 4–12 with spiral slide, separate Teen Club in shipping containers.
Kids ClubAges 4–12 · 9 AM–7 PM · complimentary
Kids Club spiral slideThe unmissable feature of the kids hub
Teen ClubShipping-container hangout · pool tables, games
Treasure hunts, talent shows, movie nights
Art classes and cooking workshops
Junior Football CampRun by visiting coaches
Archery and Muay Thai for older kids
Marine biologist-led Coralarium toursSuitable for ages 6+
Kids Fly, Stay & Dine FreeUp to 2 kids under 12 on 5+ night stays through Jan 2027
Babysitting on request
Family & Kids
Family-Friendly Features
The Kids Club (ages 4–12, 9 AM–7 PM, complimentary) has a spiral slide that's the universal kid headline. A separate Teen Club operates out of shipping containers with pool tables and games. The Kids Fly, Stay & Dine Free promo runs through January 2027 — up to two children under 12 receive free seaplane transfers, free accommodation and free meals matching the adult plan on 5+ night stays. Marine-biologist-led Coralarium tours are suitable for ages 6+, and the on-site manta cleaning station (Dec–Apr) is rare in the Maldives.
Spiral kids' slideManta cleaning at house reefTeen container hangout200m infinity pool
Family Villa Options
Deluxe Beach Villa (1-2 BR)Two-Bedroom Sunset Beach VillaTwo-Bedroom Sunset Water VillaSafari Beach Villa (1-2 BR)Three-Bedroom Sunset Beach VillaSirru Residence (7 BR)
Snorkeling & Marine Life
House Reef & Underwater
9
Exceptional House Reef
Lux Atolls Reef Score · top 8% of Maldives resorts
9 km house reef · 1.5 km direct beach access · Manta cleaning station on-site
250+ coral species · 5 named dive sites on house reef alone · 600-hectare lagoon
The marketing line says 9 km — the dive operator says 7 km — either way it's among the longest in the Maldives. Direct snorkel access along 1.5 km of beach. 250+ coral species, manta cleaning station on-site (rare — most resorts boat to Manta Point), seasonal whale sharks. Shaviyani sees almost no other dive traffic, so the reef is in better shape than central atolls.
Regularly spotted here (+8)
Manta Rays
On-site cleaning station — Dec–Apr · rare without a boat
Sea Turtles
Green and hawksbill — frequent on the house reef
Reef Sharks
Blacktip and whitetip year-round
Stingrays
Eagle rays · schools of stingrays at dusk
Tropical Reef Fish
Schools of snappers and sweetlips · 250+ coral species support diversity
Whale Sharks
Occasional · Shaviyani sees them seasonally
Dolphins
Bodu beru sunset cruises spot spinner pods
Octopus
Common in the lagoon and on night snorkels
PADI dive center on-site. Night snorkeling available. Marine life observations sourced from dive logs and guest reports.
Getting There
Transfer from Malé
Shaviyani is in the northern Maldives — a 55-minute seaplane from Velana via Trans Maldivian Airways. For late arrivals after the seaplane curfew, the route runs through Hanimaadhoo Airport on a domestic flight plus a 50-minute speedboat.
Option 1 — Recommended
Seaplane (TMA)
Direct from Malé · ~55 min · Daylight only
~$680 pp roundtrip
Option 2 — Late arrivals
Domestic Flight + Speedboat
Malé → Hanimaadhoo (~1 hr) + 50 min boat
~$520 pp roundtrip
Seaplane runs daylight only — arrivals after the ~4:30 PM cutoff need the Hanimaadhoo route. Children 2–11 transfer at $400 RT seaplane; under 2 complimentary. Longer-stay packages with 5+ nights often include transfers.
Resort island map — Fairmont Maldives Sirru Fen Fushi
Our Take
Who This Resort is For
Sirru Fen Fushi (ex-Fairmont Maldives) is the rare Maldives property whose superlatives are all measurable — longest infinity pool (200 m), longest house reef (9 km), largest lagoon (600 hectares), only Safari Tent Villas in the country. The Coralarium and Sustainability Lab feel substantive rather than greenwashed. The brand transition has been smooth — service quality under GM Gerhard Stutz is consistently called out as 'next level' in 2025-2026 reviews. The trade-off is the loss of Accor loyalty value and a slightly thinner dining lineup post-Bagatelle.
Ideal for
Snorkellers and divers — 9 km house reef with on-site manta cleaning station is the rarest reef combination in the country; you don't need a boat to swim with mantas
Families wanting space and water-features — 200-metre infinity pool, spiral kids' slide, Teen Club in shipping containers, Kids Fly Stay & Dine Free on 5+ night stays
Travellers wanting Maldives' largest lagoon — 600 hectares with the country's only Safari Tent Villas and a real sustainability-credential story (Lab + Coralarium)
Honeymooners who want a private island but also a serious house reef — the adult-only serenity pool and overwater Kata cover the romance side
Consider elsewhere if
Brand loyalty seekers — Accor ALL points stopped accruing on 1 May 2024 when the property left the Fairmont system. No replacement loyalty programme
Late-night arrivals — seaplane curfew at ~4:30 PM. Flights after that route via Hanimaadhoo + 50-minute speedboat (longer end-to-end)
Guests wanting peak fine-dining variety — Bagatelle closed with the rebrand, leaving the Azure/Kata alternating overwater pair as the two signature options
Season & Pricing Guide
Dec 20 – Jan 10Peak · Highest rates
Jan 11 – Apr 15High · +30–50%
Apr 16 – Jun 30Shoulder · +10–20%
Jul 1 – Dec 19Low · Best value
Peak season fills 4+ months ahead. Shoulder season offers the best balance of weather, price and availability.
Why Book Through Lux Atolls
More Than Just a Booking
What you get with us vs. booking direct or through a generic OTA
Book with Lux Atolls
Best rate guarantee on partner resorts — we match or beat what you find elsewhere
Exclusive package inclusions negotiated through our direct resort relationships
Transparent pricing — transfers, taxes, and meal plans quoted upfront, no hidden fees
Personal trip advisor — villa matching, meal plan guidance, and honest recommendations
Maldives-only expertise — we know every reef, transfer route, and seasonal sweet spot
Direct resort contact — if something needs fixing, we call the GM, not a call centre
No booking fees, no hidden charges — the price we quote is the price you pay
Book Through Others
Published rack rate — no negotiated extras
No package inclusions beyond the standard rate
Transfer costs and taxes added at checkout
Generic customer support with no local knowledge
One-size-fits-all recommendations across dozens of destinations
Issues routed through a ticketing system, not a person
Hidden fees and service charges added late in the process
Frequently Asked Questions
Fairmont Maldives Sirru Fen Fushi — FAQ
Is Fairmont Maldives still operating?
The property exited the Fairmont/Accor system on 1 May 2024 and now operates independently as Sirru Fen Fushi, Private Lagoon Resort under Leading Hotels of the World. Same island, same villas, same restaurants (minus Bagatelle). Accor ALL points no longer accrue.
Does the Coralarium underwater sculpture still exist?
The semi-submerged structure remains and now functions as a coral regeneration project — after 5+ years underwater it's covered in live coral and home to 120+ fish species. The original human-form sculptures by Jason deCaires Taylor were removed by Maldivian authorities in September 2018 by court order; the cage is snorkel-accessible from shore.
How long is the seaplane transfer?
55 minutes direct from Velana via Trans Maldivian Airways (~$680 pp RT). Late arrivals after the ~4:30 PM seaplane cutoff route via a Maldivian Airlines domestic flight to Hanimaadhoo plus a 50-minute speedboat (~$520 pp RT).
Is the 200-metre infinity pool really the longest in the Maldives?
Yes — it spans the island shore-to-shore and is split into family and adults-only sections. The closest comparable property is Kuda Villingili in North Malé. The Sirru adult zone holds the country's largest jacuzzi.
Is the resort good for families with kids?
Yes — the Kids Club (ages 4–12) has a spiral slide, the Teen Club operates from shipping containers with pool tables and games, and the Kids Fly, Stay & Dine Free promotion covers up to two children under 12 on 5+ night stays through January 2027.
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