Heritance Aarah
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#1 of 1 all-inclusive in Aarah
4.9 of 5 bubbles
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FORBES BEST BEACHFRONT ALL-INCLUSIVE FAMILY RESORT 2023 Await a 40-minute scenic sea plane ride at the exclusive Heritance Aarah Lounge when you arrive in Male. Nestled within the scenic Raa Atoll, this Premium All-Inclusive resort in the Maldives sets the tone for the perfect getaway, with a myriad of offerings from an impressive array of dining options by award-winning chefs, to exploring the over or underwater marvels of the Raa Atoll. Responsible travel is at the heart of Heritance Aarah. We are the first LEED Gold certified building in the Maldives and the first green-rated building. We invite you to join our eco-initiatives whilst at the resort.
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Property amenities
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
Pool
Free breakfast
Beach
Bicycle rental
Babysitting
Indoor play area for children
Wifi
Yoga classes
Fitness / spa changing rooms
Pool / beach towels
Infinity pool
Pool with view
Outdoor pool
Private pool
Bar / lounge
Restaurant
Breakfast buffet
Breakfast in the room
Complimentary Instant Coffee
Complimentary tea
Complimentary welcome drink
Special diet menus
Wine / champagne
Poolside bar
Canoeing
Diving
Snorkelling
Tennis court
Water sport equipment rentals
Windsurfing
Billiards
Entertainment staff
Evening entertainment
Fishing
Table tennis
Board games / puzzles
Nightclub / DJ
Video game console
Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
Kids club
Kids pool
Free shuttle or taxi services
Airport transportation
Shuttle bus service
Business Centre with Internet Access
Meeting rooms
Spa
Couples massage
Facial treatments
Foot massage
Full body massage
Head massage
Light therapy
Massage
24-hour security
Baggage storage
Concierge
Gift shop
Shops
Sun loungers / beach chairs
Butler service
Doorperson
24-hour front desk
Private check-in / check-out
Dry cleaning
Laundry service
Ironing service
Room features
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Air conditioning
Additional bathroom
Desk
Coffee / tea maker
Flatscreen TV
Bath / shower
Housekeeping
Interconnected rooms available
Room service
Safe
Seating area
Sofa
Telephone
VIP room facilities
Wardrobe / wardrobe
Bottled water
Iron
Laptop safe
Private bathrooms
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Minibar
Refrigerator
Electric kettle
Hair dryer
Room types
Ocean view
Non-smoking rooms
Suites
Family rooms
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5.0 of 5 stars
HOTEL STYLE
Modern
Family
Languages Spoken
English, French, Russian, Arabic and 7 more
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Location

Heritance Aarah Raa Atoll, Aarah 05150
Getting there
Ifuru Domestic Airport
30.2 km
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Dharavandhoo AIrport
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Heritance Aarah is renowned for its vibrant atmosphere, often accentuated with live music and festive elements that guests find delightful. The resort's extensive amenities, including luxurious villas, diverse dining, and a plethora of activities, garner consistent praise for quality and variety. Stellar service is a hallmark here, with travelers lauding the staff's professionalism and friendliness. While the all-inclusive package is seen as providing good value, some note certain extras can be costly. The cleanliness and maintenance of the rooms and facilities receive high marks, contributing to the overall exceptional experience in this picturesque location.
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Rahul J wrote a review Dec 2024
+1
5.0 of 5 bubbles
A super memorable trip at Heritance Aarah. From the time we exited the airport in Male, every detail was so well taken care of. A team member was there to welcome my family and I (who arrived on different flights) and ensured our check in process for the sea plane was smooth. The Heritance lounge was also excellent and is a much option than waiting around at the airport.

The property is fantastic, and from what I could make of it, has opened just a few years ago. We chose the ocean villas, which was a unique experience for my family as well. The whole pathway leading up to the villa is beautifully lit up at night.

I've been to the Maldives a few times, although this was the first time for my family. What really stood out was the butler service. Dinu and Preetham were very, very prompt and at our beck and call all day. From responding to our queries to ferrying us around in the buggy at various times of the day. I don't know what we would do without them!

This private butler service with a buggy for every villa/touring party is a real boon, especially as one is travelling with senior citizens.

Another aspect that makes this property stand out is the PAI (Premium All Inclusive) package. There are around 5-6 restaurants to choose from - which include a la carte, buffer as well as gourmet set meals (the Maldivian & Sri Lankan 8 course meal just by the water was fab!).

Drinks are included too, including a bottle of champagne and a spirit sent to your room.

This just makes it easier as one need not worry about paying for food and drinks once there, and there are multiple options to choose from. So forget about looking at the right side of the menu!

A Maldivian luxury holiday is one where you follow the motto 'no shoes no news'. While the Heritance definitely leans into that vibe where one can just relax, they also have a bunch of interesting activities that one can partake in. From a cooking masterclass to a cocktail making workshop, and a dolphin cruise to a village experience where one can delve into the history and heritage of the Maldives.

For those who enjoy diving (like myself), there's a dive centre right in the middle of the property. Make sure you carry your PADI or similar certification. Or choose the 'Discover Scuba' option if you'r a rookie!

I'd recommend a minimum 4 night stay as you spend a day getting there and another day leaving.

I'm personally a fan of the ocean villas and if you like a little upgrade, you can choose the duplex ocean residences as well as they come with a private pool.

Maldives has great tropical weather all year around, but it was particularly pleasant in December.

And once again, thanks to Dinu and Preetham for sorting us out!
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Date of stay: December 2024
5.0 of 5 bubblesValue
5.0 of 5 bubblesRooms
5.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
5.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
5.0 of 5 bubblesService
5.0 of 5 bubblesSleep Quality
Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip: A minimum of 4 nights recommended. Sea plane is a 40 min ride.
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Response from Aitken Spence Hotel Management, Other at Heritance Aarah
Responded 20 Dec 2024
Dear Valued Guest The entire team at Heritance Aarah and I are truly delighted to hear you had such an amazing experience during your stay at Heritance Aarah-Maldives. We take great pride in offering luxurious and comfortable accommodations, and it’s wonderful to know that you found your villa to be brand new, clean, and relaxed. Your compliments about our amenities, beach, and restaurants, particularly butler service mean a lot to us. It’s especially heartwarming to hear about the exceptional service you received from our team across the departments, Dinu, Preetham, with the rest of the team. They strive to provide personalized and memorable experiences for our valued guests, and we are delighted that they left such a positive impression on you. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and for the excellent rating. We hope to welcome you back for another outstanding stay in the near future when your travels bring you again to Magical Maldives. Warm regards, Gilbert Steiner Resident Manager
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kicocape wrote a review Apr 2024
Milan, Italy
+1
5.0 of 5 bubbles
This resort is magnificent, from many points of view: the island, its cleanliness and care, the 7 restaurants, the rooms, the staff, the excursions and the services available are really well looked after and organized to give you the best experience of the Maldives , thoughtless. We stayed here for seven nights at the end of April, taking advantage of the Italian long weekends and therefore enjoying a period of low attendance. The resort employs over 300 employees, including cooks, waiters, cleaners, engineers and technicians: their professionalism is generally quite high, and what is pleasing is their way of presenting themselves, always smiling and ready to help. In the resort there is an air of great relaxation, cleanliness and great respect for nature: the structure adheres to a very serious sustainability plan that goes from energy management to water. We have never had any discomfort, neither with the water in the room, nor with the wifi always being strong and present, nor with the food always well sanitized and cared for. The common areas are well managed and you never have the feeling of insulting nature or exploiting this wonderful territory. We have been given a "guardian angel" always ready to respond to our every need from day one. You can go on various excursions: even paid ones, such as snorkeling with turtles, add value to the experience. The structure was born in 2019 and therefore has been operational for a few years, considering that it actually started operating post-Covid. We chose the Ocean Villa accommodation and highly recommend it: it is an iconic solution that will make the trip a memorable experience. At the time of the holiday I was suffering from a severe immune problem: the care I received in the attention to food, drinks and room was touching.
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Date of stay: April 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: stay at the Ocean Villas, try all restaurant, make as much as excursions possible: you will not...
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Response from Aitken Spence Hotel Management, Other at Heritance Aarah
Responded 26 Apr 2024
Dear Valued Guest, Thank you for choosing at Heritance Aarah and sharing your excellent experience with a nice review. We are delighted to note that you had an incredible stay and enjoyed, with our choice of 7 Restaurants & 5 Bars. Also the service provided by our team including the Guardian Angle's. We are looking forward to welcoming you again here at the Heritance Aarah - Maldives. With Warm Regards, Gilbert Steiner Resident Manager
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Phil wrote a review Nov 2024
Melbourne, Australia
+1
5.0 of 5 bubbles
From the moment we stepped off the sea plane when we first arrived until we departed at the end of our stay we were treated like royalty. We stayed in one of their over water villas with a private pool which was absolutely beautiful. We also had the premium all inclusive package which I highly recommend as it makes the stay so much easier and it’s definitely worth paying for. A special mention to our butler Dinu who couldn’t do enough for us, she was always so happy and positive which made our stay even more enjoyable.
All of the staff at the bars and restaurants were truly amazing, another special mention to our waiter A.Jay (Asanka Jay) from Ralu who always took excellent care of us, especially on the night of our 1 year wedding anniversary.
The meals in all of the restaurants were delicious, there was also a wide variety of food to choose from and plenty of it.
Even our cleaner Zayaan (who was only 18 years old) was extremely polite, always happy and took care of us on our stay. The rooms were cleaned twice a day I might add.
From our accommodation to the day spa to the water activities, snorkeling and lots more, this holiday was not only romantic but truly relaxing and that is helped by the entire staff that work for Heritance Aarah who truly helped to make our stay a memorable one.
We would definitely love to return in the future.
My wife and I definitely HIGHLY RECOMMEND staying at Heritance Aarah.
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Date of stay: November 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Aitken Spence Hotel Management, Other at Heritance Aarah
Responded 24 Nov 2024
Dear Valued Guest The entire team at Heritance Aarah and I are truly delighted to hear you had such an amazing experience during your stay at Heritance Aarah-Maldives. We take great pride in offering luxurious and comfortable accommodations, and it’s wonderful to know that you found your villa to be brand new, clean, and relaxed. Your compliments about our amenities, beach, and restaurants, particularly butler service mean a lot to us. It’s especially heartwarming to hear about the exceptional service you received from our team across the departments, Dinu, Jay, Zayaan, with the rest of the team. They strive to provide personalized and memorable experiences for our valued guests, and we are delighted that they left such a positive impression on you. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and for the excellent rating. We hope to welcome you back for another outstanding stay in the near future when your travels bring you again to Magical Maldives. Warm regards, Gilbert Steiner Resident Manager
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Paradiso wrote a review Nov 2024
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Although our trip began with a couple of days of bad weather, the remainder of our stay—marked by exceptional hospitality, service, ambience, and the stunning resort—more than made up for it. This was a special occasion for our family, with three different events to celebrate, and we all agree it was truly the trip of a lifetime for many reasons.

The Maldives is undeniably gorgeous, and I suspect most atolls or resorts will leave you in awe. This is evident in the plethora of 4.5+ star ratings for hotels across the islands. The pristine waters, world-class snorkeling, and breathtaking sunsets are hallmarks of the Maldives, and Heritance Aarah was no exception. While our first two days were hampered by a tropical storm—disappointing, given the $3,000-a-night price tag for our two suites—the experience dramatically improved from day three onwards.

A major highlight of our stay was our butler, Preetham, who was outstanding! He was attentive, proactive, and adept at catering to the diverse preferences of our multi-generational group. His exceptional service played a significant role in elevating our experience.

The resort itself is fantastic. While it may be on the pricier side compared to similar properties, we found the cost justified. The resort maintained a unique, private charm. Nothing felt crowded, everything was easily accessible, and every guest was treated with individual care. Preetham ensured each evening was special by arranging reservations at different restaurants and making thoughtful suggestions for activities. He was always quick to address our needs. This high level of service extended to every part of the resort. The food was consistently excellent, and the bartenders and servers, particularly Sakshi at the pool bar, were friendly and attentive.

If there was a minor letdown, it would be the spa and water sports center. While there was nothing overtly wrong, the warm, smiling faces that greeted us elsewhere on the island seemed slightly lacking here.

Overall, we had an absolutely wonderful stay. We can’t wait to return! A big thank you to Preetham for being an incredible butler and guide.
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Date of stay: October 2024Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Aitken Spence Hotel Management, Other at Heritance Aarah
Responded 11 Nov 2024
Dear Valued Guest The entire team at Heritance Aarah and I are truly delighted to hear you had such an amazing experience during your stay at Heritance Aarah-Maldives. We take great pride in offering luxurious and comfortable accommodations, and it’s wonderful to know that you found your villa to be brand new, clean, and relaxed. Your compliments about our amenities, beach, and restaurants, particularly butler service mean a lot to us. It’s especially heartwarming to hear about the exceptional service you received from our team across the departments, Preetham, Sakshi with the rest of the team. They strive to provide personalized and memorable experiences for our valued guests, and we are delighted that they left such a positive impression on you. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and for the excellent rating. We hope to welcome you back for another outstanding stay in the near future when your travels bring you again to Magical Maldives. Warm regards, Gilbert Steiner Resident Manager
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Diana K wrote a review Aug 2023
Almaty, Kazakhstan
5.0 of 5 bubbles
A few days ago we returned from Heritance Aarah, we were on vacation with our husband, for a long time we couldn’t make a choice between DHIGALI and Heritance, and in the end we were incredibly glad that we chose Heritance. We were met amazingly, each villa has its own Butler, we had a wonderful girl Zarina, very sweet, responsive and responsible!! In general, special thanks to her for the rest ❤️
On the first day, you tell Butler your wishes, and they book you into restaurants for dinner, excursions, etc., it’s very convenient that you don’t have to do this yourself, you just receive messages every morning about the program for the day, as well as where and what time can you have breakfast, lunch and dinner) for me this is ideal, since I always forget everything)
The hotel has a very beautiful and well-kept area, a clean beach, we stayed for several days in the Ocean villa without a pool, a very cozy room, cleaning was done 2 times a day, ELEMIS cosmetics in the rooms, a minibar replenished once a day, 2 Lindt chocolates, juices Rauch, Fanta, Cola, Sprite, 2 bottles of wine (white and red), 2 strong alcoholic drinks of your choice (gin, rum, vodka, whiskey), 2 jars of nuts, tea accessories, coffee machine, capsules (4 pcs) and milk . And also a welcome bottle of Prosecco on the first day. For these room categories there is a very cozy bar-restaurant called Ralu, where you can eat at any time without a reservation (bookings are for dinner only)
Regarding these villas, the side at dawn is more private, at sunset they look at the ocean suite, but they are not located window to window, but rather far away!
Then we moved to the Ocean Suite with a swimming pool, a 2-story room, on the first floor there is a living room, a bathroom, a kitchen, a terrace with a swimming pool, on the second there is a bedroom with a bathroom and a balcony. This room category includes the same mini bar, only plus a wine cabinet, and probably bottles of 10 different wines, as well as handmade chocolates (5 pieces), a Moët Chandon welcome card (0.375 ml), capsules for coffee machines (25 pieces -30), also, if necessary, you request drinks from the butler, food delivery from 7 am to 12.30 am to your room according to the menu, as well as your own bar and restaurant next to the villas, a bar with an Infinity pool, only for guests of these villas.
All the restaurants on site are very tasty, the service is perfect, and the presentation is very beautiful.
If you write everything, it will take a long time 😅
Overall everything went great!
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Mystery wrote a review Jan 2025
Treviso, Italy
5.0 of 5 bubbles
The island is the right size, our villa was in my opinion in the best position, north side, with the corral barrier reachable in a few fins. This is the absolute surplus of this resort: the proximity to the reef, by the way rather inhabited by many multicolored fish!
The lagoon side is obviously more scenic because the sea is a table, on that side are the main restaurant and two of the three bars present, one on the beach, one on a wonderful pier, and a sky bar.
The restaurant is at very high levels in all 5 restaurants (there is a sixth reserved for guests of the overwater), the main buffet restaurant has no equal in quality, freshness, variety and internationality.
The Premium All Inclusive delivers everything it promises, namely EVERYTHING. The room bar is replenished daily, and includes two bottles of wine and two bottles of super spirits of your choice, as well as tea, Nespresso coffee, water and soft drinks of all kinds. Everything we consumed in the bars and restaurants was included, including wines and spirits.
Even the room has everything you need and is cleaned up 2 times a day.
The outdoor porch is huge and includes a table with chairs and an outdoor sofa bed on which to watch the stars or doze in the afternoon; the villa is well protected for privacy by vegetation and a few steps from the water, available for each villa there are 4 different comfortable sun loungers.
The whole resort is neat and spotless, even the beach is cleaned every day, and also the outside of the villa.
Each villa has a dedicated Butler (everyone should have an Alexandra who solves life!!), who through whatsapp organizes everything! From reservations to restaurants, excursions, all requests and needs, even the most bizarre, are met immediately.
It is a resort of whispered elegance, a 24-hour barefoot week gives a priceless feeling.
I confess that at the time of departure I fell a tear!
Many thanks to Alessandra, chefs Leonardo and Ibrahim, and to ALL the staff who are very kind, smiling and super attentive!
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Date of stay: December 2024
5.0 of 5 bubblesValue
5.0 of 5 bubblesRooms
4.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
5.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
5.0 of 5 bubblesService
4.0 of 5 bubblesSleep Quality
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: Se amate lo snorkelling, chiedete una Villa lato Nord e nuoterete con in pesci tutti i giorni!
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Henriwei wrote a review Apr 2024
London, United Kingdom
5.0 of 5 bubbles
I just came back from honeymooning at Heritance Aarah for 10 days. This is one of the most incredible hotels I have ever stayed at. From being greeted at the airport by the hotel representatives, they sorted out all the transfers and escorted us to a lovely arrival lounge where we waited for our seaplane departure. Arrival at Heritance we were greeted with a lovely song and dance, the very efficient check in and being introduced to our butler Alessandra. We stayed in an ocean villa where we could swim with sea turtles and sting rays from right outside our room. The room amenities are very comfortable, clean and modern facilities. Big outdoor area with sun beds and a very comfortable day bed. Fully stocked minibar with all you could want of drinks and snacks. All the restaurants included are amazing, the food in all inclusive hotels are usually not that exciting but all the food we had in Heritance was amazing, honestly some of the best food I have ever had. We only paid for one extra meal and that was a seafood platter at Ginifathi restaurant, well worth the money as you got soo much food, fat lobsters and it was all freshly made and very tasty. All the staff were also incredibly kind and attentive! to the point that me and my husband were joking saying that they were listening to our conversations as every time we mentioned anything to each other, like should we ask our butler to pick us up from dinner, or it would be nice with a fresh napkin, toothpick type of things, it magically appeared. Our lovely butler Alessandra was great, she organized all of our activities and restaurant reservations, send us a daily itinerary of available activities, she even organised an upgraded room for us, so our last 4 days were spent in an Ocean Suite which was incredible! The Ocean suite also gives access to an additional restaurant, bar and an infinity pool. Baani restaurant was nothing short of amazing, both for lunch and dinner, the staff were so incredibly attentive and lovely! We also loved Ralu both for food and watching the sunset at the bar with some incredible cocktails. The access to house reef was better by the Ocean Suits, we did a lot of snorkelling and it honestly looked like you were in an aquarium. We did two of the included activities, the sunset cruise and the dolphin cruise were we got to see lots and lots of dolphins!
Honestly our stay at Heritance was nothing short of amazing, this truly is an exquisite 5 star resort. thank you so much for making our honeymoon so special!
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Date of stay: March 2024
5.0 of 5 bubblesValue
5.0 of 5 bubblesRooms
5.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
5.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
5.0 of 5 bubblesService
5.0 of 5 bubblesSleep Quality
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: If staying in an Ocean Villa, request one at the end as it gives more privacy.
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Response from Aitken Spence Hotel Management, Other at Heritance Aarah
Responded 2 Apr 2024
Dear Valued Guest, Thank you for choosing Heritance Aarah for your Honeymoon and sharing your experience with a nice review. We are delighted to note that you had an incredible stay and enjoyed the Choice of restaurants and bars, Also the service provided by our team including Butler Alessandra. Our House reef and rich marine life during your snorkeling and activities. We are looking forward to welcoming you again here at the Heritance Aarah - Maldives. With Warm Regards, Gilbert Steiner Resident Manager
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Jake B wrote a review Aug 2024
+1
5.0 of 5 bubbles
The food was incredible at every restaurant. Even the buffet food was fantastic. All the staff were lovely and so helpful, they all seemed genuinely happy to help you and were always quick to offer you more food or drinks. There is a huge list of cocktails and drinks to choose from that were all made to a high standard.

The room was also great and the house keeping was one of the best we’d ever experienced. Mini bar was topped up everyday with a great range of drinks.

The maintenance and ground keeping was amazing. The staff work so hard. The beaches and all the paths are swept and cleared each day.

The only issues were very limited sun beds by the pool. These were often all taken when it was a sunny day. They say you can’t reserve them but people did and nothing was done as we were told that staff can’t touch personal belongings.

The other slight issue was the activities. They weren’t great as most of the staff that ran them were service staff and not specialists. This wasn’t their fault. They could just use more training in this area.

Additional activities and excursions were also extremely expensive. We rented a kayak once for a free hour and were told if we needed rescuing there would be an additional charge! Anything that wasn’t included in the full package was very, very expensive!

Evening entertainment was average.

Some of the free excursions were cancelled repeatedly due to bad weather. This can’t be helped but there were no alternative provisions in place. For the price of everything, there really should be.

Our butler was very helpful and always responded really quickly when we messaged her, did everything we asked of her but didn’t really go above and beyond this, which is something you’d expect in a premium resort - Eg something special for our last night or a little extra celebratory touch would have made this holiday even more special.

Overall though an amazing resort that we highly recommend. Issues we raised are just minor things and didn’t impact on our amazing holiday.
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Date of stay: August 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: Take a sea plane and the domestic flight and speed boat take much longer! Bring water shoes.
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Responded 25 Aug 2024
Dear Valued Guest The entire team at Heritance Aarah and I are truly delighted to hear you had such an amazing experience during your stay at Heritance Aarah-Maldives. We take great pride in offering luxurious and comfortable accommodations, and it’s wonderful to know that you found your villa to be brand new, clean, and relaxed. Your compliments about our amenities, beach, and restaurants, particularly butler service mean a lot to us. It’s especially heartwarming to hear about the exceptional service you received from our team across the departments, along with the rest of the team, who strive to provide personalized and memorable experiences for our valued guests, and we are delighted that they left such a positive impression on you. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and for the excellent rating. We hope to welcome you back for another outstanding stay in the near future when your travels bring you again to Magical Maldives. Warm regards, Gilbert Steiner Resident Manager
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medsBom wrote a review Aug 2024
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5.0 of 5 bubbles
Heritance Aarah surpassed all expectations with its impeccable offerings and exceptional staff. The resort's Overwater Ocean Suite was a highlight, boasting spacious, thoughtfully designed interiors and impeccable maintenance. The diverse dining options were equally impressive, ranging from the elevated Ralu Overwater Restaurant with its breathtaking views and attentive service by Ilena, to the vibrant Bandhi Bar, which provided a lively atmosphere and expertly crafted cocktails. The Ambula Overwater Restaurant impressed with its eight-course tasting menu and engaging service from Sapna, while the exclusive Baani Restaurant offered a serene dining experience with Shashi’s outstanding service.
The resort’s layout is beautifully designed, allowing for a leisurely exploration of well-maintained pathways and a separate adult-only zone for a quieter retreat. The team , from the welcoming Sabrina at the arrival lounge to the dedicated and passionate Mr Lenka , ensured a seamless and enjoyable experience throughout our stay. Their proactive and attentive approach, combined with the resort’s outstanding amenities, made our visit truly memorable.
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Date of stay: July 2024
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Aitken Spence Hotel Management, Other at Heritance Aarah
Responded 7 Aug 2024
Dear Valued Guest The entire team at Heritance Aarah and I are truly delighted to hear that you had such an amazing experience during your stay at Heritance Aarah-Maldives. We take great pride in offering luxurious and comfortable accommodations, and it’s wonderful to know that you found your villa to be brand new, clean, and comfortable. Your compliments about our amenities, beach, and restaurants, particularly butler service mean a lot to us. It’s especially heartwarming to hear about the exceptional service you received from our team across the departments, Ilena, Sapna, Shashi, Sabrina, and Lenka along with the rest of the team, strives to provide personalized and memorable experiences for our valued guests, and we are delighted that they left such a positive impression on you. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and for the excellent rating. We hope to welcome you back for another outstanding stay in the near future when your travels bring you again to Magical Maldives. Warm regards, Gilbert Steiner Resident Manager
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MelanieG90 wrote a review Dec 2024
Maria Lanzendorf, Austria
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5.0 of 5 bubbles
We were very lucky to have an unforgettable stay on this dreamlike island – and it really was the most beautiful holiday we ever had!

From the first minute we felt welcome. Already on arrival we were warmly welcomed by our butler Saurav, who showed us the island and made us feel right at home. The entire island is a true paradise: large enough to explore everything on foot, yet so idyllic that you can relax immediately. Barefoot island meets it perfectly – you really don’t need shoes here!

Our first accommodation was a beautiful beach villa. The villa was spotlessly clean, stylishly decorated and offered absolute privacy. We were particularly impressed by the outdoor shower, the spacious terrace and the private pool, which was screened by palm trees and green plants. The direct access to the beach (just a few steps away) made the experience perfect: crystal clear waters, the finest sand and breathtaking views – that’s all you could ask for.

The last two nights we were allowed to spend in a water villa, which offered us another highlight. The private infinity pool, the endless view of the sea and the dolphins we could observe directly from our terrace made the stay just magical.

We were also spoiled culinary: Various restaurants with varied dishes that have always been outstanding, and a service that leaves nothing to be desired. The staff is consistently friendly, courteous and simply unbeatable. Every encounter was marked by warmth that we have never experienced before.

Another highlight was the care provided by our butler Saurav, which was perfectly organized yet pleasantly unobtrusive. Whether it was excursions, restaurant reservations or wishes – everything was done quickly and easily via WhatsApp. Especially the excursions were unforgettable, especially watching the dolphins and the spectacular sunrises and sunsets. We would like to highlight our butler SAURAV at this point!

In short: Everything was perfect! From the cleanliness of the rooms to the equipment to the organization, everything just worked. There's nothing we can criticize. We thank the entire team for this wonderful stay and can recommend this island to anyone who longs for a perfect break in paradise.

Thanks for everything – we will definitely be back!
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Date of stay: December 2024
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Mikkel wrote a tip Yesterday
3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
"Reef walkers is a must in the over water villas"
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Emily C wrote a tip Yesterday
5 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
"Take sea shoes, and get a seaplane transfer not internal flight. "
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Fitzpasa wrote a tip 5 Feb
London, United Kingdom15 contributions3 helpful votes
5.0 of 5 bubbles
"Nothing other than you must come visit here. I’d recommend the photographer he was just brilliant. The cooking course at Ambula was fab too!"
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mehulshah24 wrote a tip Jan 2025
Ahmedabad, India31 contributions9 helpful votes
5.0 of 5 bubbles
"Nothing at all - at your pace - enjoy everything"
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Ravichandran K wrote a tip Jan 2025
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5.0 of 5 bubbles
"Handrail on the way to rooms "
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PRICE RANGE
S$1,394 - S$2,938 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
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NUMBER OF ROOMS
150
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Frequently Asked Questions about Heritance Aarah
What are some of the property amenities at Heritance Aarah?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and a pool.
Which room amenities are available at Heritance Aarah?
Top room amenities include a minibar, air conditioning, and a flat screen TV.
What food & drink options are available at Heritance Aarah?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge during their stay.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Heritance Aarah?
Yes, guests have access to a pool, a fitness centre, and locker rooms available in the fitness centre during their stay.
Does Heritance Aarah have airport transportation?
Yes, Heritance Aarah offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Is Heritance Aarah located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.00 km away from the centre of Aarah.
Are any cleaning services offered at Heritance Aarah?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Heritance Aarah?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, French, German, Italian, Russian, Chinese, and Hindi.
Does Heritance Aarah have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the ocean view available here.
Is Heritance Aarah accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access and facilities for disabled guests. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.
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