# V Villas Maldives at Mirihi 2026 — Formerly Mirihi Island Resort

> V Villas Maldives at Mirihi review for 2026: the former Mirihi Island Resort in South Ari, reborn as 42 Studio Gronda villas, 6-km house reef, whale sharks.

Source: https://luxatolls.com/resorts/v-villas-mirihi/ · Last updated: 2026-11-14 · Language: en · Prices in US dollars (USD) unless stated otherwise

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# V Villas Maldives at Mirihi

Slip off your villa deck onto the house reef that made Mirihi famous — six kilometres of coral with blacktips, and a sand-floor breakfast waiting on Dhonveli when you're done.

5-Star Resort Seaplane 30 min House Reef 6 km 42 Villas

Atoll

[South Ari](https://luxatolls.com/atolls/south-ari/)

Villas

42

Transfer

Seaplane

Transfer Cost

$680 pp RT

Packages From

$2,718 / couple

Meal Plans

BB / HB+ / FB+

$2,718 / couple

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Renovated 2026

Originally Mirihi Island Resort — a 1990s small-island favourite, reopened by new owners in 2003 — relaunched in mid-2026 as V Villas under MGallery. 42 villas redesigned by Studio Gronda, butler-per-villa Kilege service, and a six-kilometre house reef opening straight onto the South Ari whale-shark belt.

01 Villas· 02 Dining· 03 Inclusions· 04 Activities· 05 Reef· 06 Transfer· 07 Verdict·08 FAQ

Lux Pulse™Updated Nov 01, 2026 · [How we score](https://luxatolls.com/how-we-rate/)

Steady

**223 new reviews** in the past 6 months across Google, TripAdvisor & Booking.com. Average rating **4.9 / 5** from 1,953 total reviews.

+6% review volume vs. prior 6 months

[How we score](https://luxatolls.com/how-we-rate/)

6

Awards since 2019

Wine Spectator Award of Excellence

Muraka Restaurant · Annual since 2013, latest 2024

Travelers' Choice Best of the Best

TripAdvisor '21 · #13 worldwide, #5 in Asia

Luxury Honeymoon Hotel

World Luxury Hotel Awards '22

Best Luxury Boutique Resort

World Luxury Hotel Awards (legacy)

Awards for Excellence — Best for Romance

Condé Nast Johansens '19

Travelers' Choice (3 categories)

TripAdvisor '19

How It Compares

## V Villas Mirihi vs. Other Resorts

Where this resort sits across the dimensions that matter most when choosing a Maldives property.

Budget · Ultra-Luxury

Adaaran Club

LUX* South Ari

Soneva Fushi

V Villas Mirihi

Lively · Secluded

Kuredu

Lily Beach

Kudadoo

V Villas Mirihi

Easy Access · Remote

Gili Lankanfushi

Anantara Kihavah

Park Hyatt Hadahaa

V Villas Mirihi

Couples · Family

Komandoo

W Maldives

Siyam World

V Villas Mirihi

Boutique · Large Resort

Makunudu (36)

Coco Bodu Hithi (100)

Meeru Island (286)

V Villas Mirihi (42)

Poor Reef · Exceptional

Finolhu

Vilamendhoo

V Villas Mirihi

V Villas Mirihi

Reference resorts

Accommodation

## Choose Your Villa

42 villas across five categories — 6 beach, 30 overwater, 4 two-bedroom suites with private pools, and the standalone Mirihi Maa three-bedroom residence. All redesigned by Studio Gronda in 2026 with coral-stone textures, timber finishes, and butler service across every category.

Overwater · No pool

Water Villas

From

$936

53 sqm · 60% smaller than avg

Water Villa · Sleeps 3 · 53 sqm · No pool · $936

Beach · No pool

Beach Villas

From

$9••

53 sqm · 60% smaller than avg

Beach Villa · Sleeps 3 · 53 sqm · No pool · $9••

Family · 1 of 2

Two Bedroom Suites

From

$2,•••

160–246 sqm · 54% larger than avg

Two Bedroom Water Suite · Sleeps 6 · 160 sqm · No pool · $2,•••

Two Bedroom Overwater Villa with Private Pool · Sleeps 6 · 246 sqm · Pool · $2,•••

Signature · All pool

Mirihi Maa Beach Residence

From

$3,•••

248 sqm · 88% larger than avg

Three Bedroom Beach Suite with Private Pool · Sleeps 9 · max 6 children · 248 sqm · Pool · $3,•••

Not sure which villa is right? We'll match you based on your group size, budget and priorities.

Villa prices are rack rates per night — the lowest on the resort's current contract, before any offer. Today's offers are applied in the packages below and in your quote. We'll confirm exact pricing for your dates. These rates already include the 10% service charge and 17% GST; your quote adds only the government green tax of $12 per person per night. Rates as of 14 Nov 2026.

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$2,718 / couple

4 nights · Water Villa · Breakfast daily · Green tax included · Transfers extra

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4 nights in the Water Villa with Breakfast daily — $2,718 for two including Maldives Green Tax, travelling 1 May – 30 Sept 2027. 30% off the villa rate. Transfers extra. Upgrade to Half Board for $1,072 or Full Board for $1,440 or All-Inclusive for $2,560 for two.

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Season & Pricing Guide

Dec 20 – Jan 10 · Peak · Highest rates

Jan – Apr · High · +30–50%

Oct – Nov · Shoulder · +15–25%

May – Sep · Low · Best value

Peak season fills 4+ months ahead. Shoulder season offers the best balance of weather, price and availability.

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Dining

## 2 Restaurants & 1 Bar

Three intimate dining venues on a 300-metre island — Muraka over the lagoon for set-menu sunsets (Lobster Wednesday, Wagyu Thursday, Wine & Dine Saturday), Dhonveli on sand floors for all-day dining and Maazeege Raha cultural tastings, and Akoya | Sea Lounge poolside for the 300-rum collection and house-distilled Muraka Rum.

Muraka

International

The signature overwater restaurant under MGallery — 'a few exclusive tables' above the coral with set-menu nights themed by week. Wednesday Lobster Extravaganza, Thursday Beef Tomahawk, Friday Flavours of Thailand, Saturday Wine & Dine. Local sharks rest beneath the deck after dark.

Setting · Overwater · A few exclusive tables · Sunset-facing

Our tip · Book Wednesday Lobster or Saturday Wine & Dine on arrival — covers fill fast

Supplement · [View menu](https://luxatolls.com/images/resorts/v-villas-mirihi/menu-fb-brochure.pdf)

Dhonveli

International

The all-day venue on sand floors at the beach edge — 'dhonveli' meaning sand in Dhivehi. Buffet stations rotate through grilled reef fish, handmade pasta, vegan and wellness-led plates. Theme nights span Oriental, Italian, and Maldivian seafood BBQ. Maazeege Raha cultural tastings every Friday.

Setting · Sand floors · All-day · Beachfront

Our tip · Friday Maazeege Raha tasting is the most authentic on-island dinner — book the day before

All plans · [View menu](https://luxatolls.com/images/resorts/v-villas-mirihi/menu-fb-brochure.pdf)

Akoya | Sea Lounge

Bar

Poolside lounge fronting the infinity pool — over 300 rums including the resort's house-distilled Muraka Rum, signature cocktails, light bites, and live music at sunset. Tuesday Rum & Chocolate Tasting (classic and vintage flights); Sunday cocktail masterclass.

Setting · Poolside · Infinity-pool deck · Live music at sunset

Our tip · House-distilled Muraka Rum is exclusive to the resort — try it neat or in a sour

À la carte

Meal Plans

## Dining Inclusions

Three plans — BB, Half Board Plus, and Full Board Plus. There's no all-inclusive tier — set-menu signature nights at Muraka carry a supplement on every plan.

Muraka set-menu signature nights (Lobster Wednesday, Tomahawk Thursday, Wine & Dine Saturday) carry a supplement on HB/FB. Maazeege Raha cultural tasting and rum/wine tastings are a la carte across all plans.

| Plan | Restaurants | Alcohol | Minibar | ~pp/day |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Bed & Breakfast | Dhonveli (breakfast) | — | — | Included |
| Half Board Plus | Dhonveli (B+D) · Sundowner at Muraka | House | Daily | +$134 |
| Full Board Plus | Dhonveli (B+L+D) · Sundowner at Muraka | House | Daily | +$180 |

Bed & Breakfast · Included

Dhonveli (breakfast)

Alcohol—Minibar—

Half Board Plus+$134 pp/day

Dhonveli (B+D) · Sundowner at Muraka

Alcohol · House · Minibar · Daily

Full Board Plus+$180 pp/day

Dhonveli (B+L+D) · Sundowner at Muraka

Alcohol · House · Minibar · Daily

Meal plan prices are a guide only — generally an average across the year. Resorts can change them at any time, they often vary by season, and a plan sold in one season may not be offered in another. We'll confirm what's available and the exact price for your dates.

Experiences & Activities

## Your Days on the Island

Built around what the island actually is: a 300-metre dot at the southern end of South Ari, a stone's throw from the SAMPA whale-shark belt and Hukurudhoo Faru. Ocean-Pro Diving (PADI 5-Star, on-site since the 1990s) operates 50 dive sites within an hour, including the Madige wreck. The 6-km house reef is accessible 24/7 for shore snorkelling.

Water Sports & Diving

Ocean-Pro PADI 5-Star · 50 dive sites · 6-km house reef · SAMPA whale-shark belt

Whale Shark Seeker excursion · Mondays & Thursdays · SAMPA · year-round sightings

Manta Snorkeling at Rangali Madivaru · Wednesdays & Saturdays · seasonal cleaning-station hotspot

House reef snorkelling · 6 km · accessible 24/7 from overwater villa steps · blacktips, turtles, reef fish

Reef Explorer trip to Hukurudhoo Faru · Sundays · drift snorkel · Napoleon wrasses, eagle rays, reef sharks

Madige wreck dive · 25 m scuttled transport ship at 30 m · advanced cert required

Night snorkelling · Saturday evenings · guided · torch provided

Catamaran sailing, kayaks, SUP, windsurfing · Non-motorised · complimentary

Sunset Fishing & Sunrise Trolling · Traditional handline + deep-sea trolling · catch cooked next day

**Ocean-Pro Diving.** On-site PADI 5-Star centre operating from Mirihi since the 1990s — 50 catalogued dive sites within an hour by dhoni, including the Madige wreck (a 25 m transport ship at 30 m depth), Rangali Madivaru manta cleaning station, and channel dives through Ari's outer passes. Partnerships with Project Hope coral nurseries and the Maldives Whale Shark Research Programme. Discover Scuba through Open Water and Advanced courses, plus Enriched Air (Nitrox) certification.

Excursions & Cruises

Mirihi Thari sailing yacht · sunset cruises · sandbank picnics · local island visits

Sunset Cruise · Sundays · sparkling wine and canapés · spinner dolphins en route

Moonlit Cruise · Thursdays 21:00 · stargazing far from resort lights

Local Island Visit to Mandhoo · Tuesdays · organic farms and Maldivian short eats

Private Sandbank Picnic / Sundowner · Castaway sandbar · champagne and gourmet tiffin

Private Sail & Dine on Mirihi Thari · Yacht charter with onboard barbecue under the stars

Private Dhoni Charter · Half- or full-day · self-curated route across South Ari

Sunset Fishing on traditional dhoni · Wednesdays · handline · catch cooked the next day

**Mirihi Thari yacht.** The resort's private sailing yacht — half-day, full-day, and overnight charters across South to North Ari, plus a signature Private Sail & Dine where a chef prepares a barbecue dinner aboard while the yacht anchors under the stars on a quiet pass between islands.

Spa & Wellness

Mirihi Spa · Bageechaa Pavilion · sound baths · aerial yoga · open-air Odi Haruge architecture

Mirihi Spa treatments · Massages, facials, thermal therapies · island botanicals

Sunrise yoga flow · Bageechaa Pavilion · ocean view · daily

Aerial yoga & sound baths · Signature wellness offering · book one day ahead

Chakra healing & breathwork · Guided 60-minute sessions

Couples treatments

Health & fitness centre · Indoor + outdoor gym · cardio, weights, free weights

24-hour island doctor · On-site clinic · resort doctor on call

**Bageechaa Pavilion.** The wellness sanctuary — an open-air yoga studio inspired by traditional Maldivian Odi Haruge boat houses, with low eaves and no central columns so the ocean breeze flows through. Programme includes sunrise yoga flows, aerial yoga, chakra healing, sound baths, breathwork, and hypnotherapy. Sessions require booking at least one day in advance.

Sports & Recreation

Infinity pool · culinary masterclasses · cultural tastings · 24-hour Kilege butler

Infinity pool at Akoya · Sunset-facing · poolside service from the lounge

Cooking class with the chef · Hands-on session · three-course Mirihi signature meal

Sushi class at Dhonveli · Hands-on rolling, slicing and plating with the sushi chef

Cocktail masterclass at Akoya · Sundays · three classics plus your own Maldivian signature

Maazeege Raha cultural tasting · Friday afternoons · Maldivian heritage stories and flavours

Wine Tasting in the Sea · Mondays · open-air cellar tasting in the shallows

Carving class · Vegetable and fruit decorative carving with the kitchen team

24-hour Kilege butler · Dedicated butler per villa · the V Villas signature service

Resort Facilities

## What's on the Island

Checked against the resort's own information. If something you need isn't listed, ask us before you book.

- Dive centre
- Spa
- Gym
- Yoga
- Lounge at Malé airport

Snorkeling & Marine Life

## House Reef & Underwater

9.2

Exceptional House Reef

Lux Atolls Reef Score · top 5% of Maldives resorts

#### Direct overwater villa step-down · 6 km reef circumference · 24/7 access

Blacktips daily · turtles · eagle rays · year-round whale sharks via SAMPA

The 6-kilometre house reef is the property's headline asset — directly accessible from every overwater villa via private steps, with the beach-villa side reachable via short shore swim. Blacktip reef sharks cruise the drop-off, hawksbill and green turtles graze the shallows, and eagle rays glide the lagoon edge. The wider South Ari Marine Protected Area (SAMPA) sits just outside, offering the world's only year-round whale-shark aggregation site — Mirihi runs Whale Shark Seeker trips Mondays and Thursdays.

Marine life observations sourced from dive logs and guest reports.

Regularly spotted here (+9)

Reef Sharks

Blacktips reliably present along the drop-off · whitetips occasional

Sea Turtles

Hawksbill and green turtles — daily sightings on the reef flats

Stingrays

Stingrays on sandy lagoon edge · eagle rays in formation along the channel

Tropical Reef Fish

Schooling snapper, fusiliers, parrotfish, butterflyfish — abundant on the drop-off

Octopus

Spotted on night snorkels · resident on the inner reef

Dolphins

Spinner dolphins on Sunday sunset cruises · regular channel sightings

Whale Sharks

South Ari Marine Protected Area — year-round aggregation · trips Mon & Thu

Manta Rays

Rangali Madivaru cleaning station within 1 hr · seasonal Wed & Sat trips

Napoleon Wrasse

Resident on Hukurudhoo Faru · seen on Sunday Reef Explorer trip

Getting There

## Transfer from Malé

South Ari is 30 minutes by Trans Maldivian seaplane from Velana Airport — daylight only (last departure ~3:15 PM). Trans Maldivian operates the route; the resort coordinates from a dedicated Mirihi Lounge in the seaplane terminal once flights are confirmed. Approximate cost: $700 pp roundtrip.

Recommended

Seaplane (Trans Maldivian)

Velana Airport → Mirihi (~30 min) · Daylight only

~$700 pp roundtrip

Same-day arrival is guaranteed for flights landing 6:00 AM – 3:15 PM. Late arrivals overnight at a Malé hotel and fly the next morning. Baggage allowance: 20 kg checked + 5 kg hand.

Resort island map — V Villas Maldives at Mirihi

Our Take

## Who This Resort is For

Reviewed by [Tym Lewtak](https://luxatolls.com/about/), founder of LuxAtolls Updated Nov 01, 2026

V Villas Mirihi is the rare relaunch where the soul survived the rebrand — 95% of staff stayed, the original island footprint wasn't bulldozed, and the legendary 6-km house reef is unchanged. What's new: Studio Gronda interiors, an overwater Muraka with weekly lobster and Wagyu signature nights, Akoya's 300-rum poolside lounge, and a wellness sanctuary with sound healing and aerial yoga. The trade-offs: 42 villas means it books out fast in peak; over-8-only on water villas; seaplane-only access (no daylight emergencies).

#### Ideal for

- Snorkellers and divers — the 6 km house reef plus year-round whale-shark access via SAMPA put this in the world's top 5% for in-water programmes
- Honeymooners and slow-luxury couples — 42 villas, shoes-off culture, butler-per-villa Kilege service, and zero corporate-resort feel
- Wellness travellers — Bageechaa Pavilion's open-air Odi Haruge studio offers aerial yoga, sound baths and chakra healing absent at most 5-stars
- Returning Mirihi guests — the original footprint and 95% of staff stayed through the rebrand, so the heart-felt service legacy survived MGallery's takeover

#### Consider elsewhere if

- Families with under-8s — children must be 8+ to occupy any overwater villa, and there's no kids' club on the 300-metre island
- Anyone needing late-arrival flexibility — seaplane only, daylight cutoff at 3:15 PM Velana arrival, no speedboat backup
- Travellers wanting eight restaurants and lively bars — there are 2 dining venues and 1 bar, period; signature nights at Muraka are set-menu only
- All-inclusive shoppers — there's no AI tier; even HB+ doesn't cover Muraka's set menus or excursions

Pricing by travel date

## How the price moves with your dates

**Pricing by travel date 8 travel windows · $2,718–$4,939**

| Travel window | Water Villa | Beach Villa | Two Bedroom Water Suite | Three Bedroom Beach Suite with Private Pool |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 28 Nov – 23 Dec 2026 | $3,432 +$834/night | $3,597 +$875/night | $9,930 +$2,458/night | $11,035 +$2,735/night |
| 24 Dec 2026 – 7 Jan 2027 | $4,939 +$1,211/night | $5,413 +$1,329/night | $14,380 +$3,571/night | $15,990 +$3,973/night |
| 8 Jan – 12 Jan 2027 | $4,910 +$1,203/night | $5,434 +$1,334/night | $14,290 +$3,548/night | $16,069 +$3,993/night |
| 13 Jan – 11 Feb 2027 | $4,627 +$1,133/night | $5,120 +$1,256/night | $13,455 +$3,340/night | $15,129 +$3,758/night |
| 12 Feb – 13 Mar 2027 | $4,343 +$1,062/night | $4,806 +$1,177/night | $12,620 +$3,131/night | $14,190 +$3,523/night |
| 14 Mar – 30 Apr 2027 | $4,060 +$991/night | $4,492 +$1,099/night | $11,785 +$2,922/night | $13,250 +$3,288/night |
| 1 May – 30 Sept 2027 | $2,718 +$655/night | $2,885 +$697/night | $7,599 +$1,876/night | $8,823 +$2,182/night |
| 1 Oct – 31 Oct 2027 | $3,432 +$834/night | $3,597 +$875/night | $9,930 +$2,458/night | $11,035 +$2,735/night |

4 nights per couple. Extra-night rates shown beneath each price. Transfers are quoted separately — ask us and we’ll confirm the exact total for your dates.

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

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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

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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

## V Villas Maldives at Mirihi — FAQ

**When did Mirihi reopen as V Villas?**

The resort reopened in mid-2026 as V Villas Maldives at Mirihi — MGallery Collection, after a full Studio Gronda renovation — Accor announced the opening in early June 2026. Before that it was Mirihi Island Resort, a small island already winning occupancy awards in the late 1990s and reopened under new owners in 2003. About 95% of the original staff stayed through the rebrand.

**Is V Villas Maldives at Mirihi family-friendly?**

Children of all ages stay in beach villas, but overwater villas require children to be 8 or older. There's no dedicated kids' club on the 300-metre island. Family suites include the 160 sqm Two Bedroom Water Suite, the 246 sqm Two Bedroom Overwater Pool Villa, and the 248 sqm three-bedroom Mirihi Maa beach residence.

**How long is the transfer to V Villas Mirihi?**

30 minutes by Trans Maldivian seaplane from Velana International Airport. Seaplane operates daylight only — same-day arrival is guaranteed for international flights landing 6:00 AM – 3:15 PM. Late arrivals overnight in Malé and fly the next morning. Approximately $700 per person roundtrip.

**Is there a whale shark excursion at V Villas Mirihi?**

Yes — Mondays and Thursdays. The resort sits inside the South Ari Marine Protected Area (SAMPA), the world's only year-round whale shark aggregation site. Half-day Whale Shark Seeker trips run $310–$330 per person. Manta Ray Snorkeling at Rangali Madivaru runs Wednesdays and Saturdays.

**Is V Villas Maldives at Mirihi all-inclusive?**

No — three plans are offered: BB, Half Board Plus, and Full Board Plus. HB+ and FB+ both include house drinks at Dhonveli meals, soft drinks and beers in the villa minibar daily, and a sundowner cocktail at Muraka. Set-menu signature nights at Muraka and excursions carry supplements on every plan.

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