Offer Includes
- Return Flights & All Applicable Airport Taxes
- Resort Transfers with Meet & Greet at Airport
- Beach Villa On The Above Basis
- *The above prices are per person, based on 2 adults sharing (Travel to be completed within date bands)
Overview
Amari Raaya Maldives is a 167-villa Raa Atoll private island on Kudakurathu with the RAAYA Plan premium all-inclusive style stay, five restaurants, ELE|NA Ayur spa and a 45-minute seaplane from Male. Best for couples and families who want beach and overwater stock, Village Square dining and included spa and ocean time rather than a bare-boat board basis.
Amari Raaya Maldives sits on Kudakurathu Island in Raa Atoll. The island opened under the Amari / ONYX banner and the on-island holiday plan and villa inventory in the factsheet folder now trade as RAAYA by Atmosphere with the RAAYA Plan. For UK travellers booking luxury Maldives holidays and luxury family holidays, London to Maldives flights take around 10 to 11 hours before the 45-minute seaplane sector. In our experience, clients choose this island for the inclusive plan depth, family beach villas near Discovery Den, and a clear Village Square dining loop.
On island: RAAYA Life, The Village, Ampers&nd, MIZAJ, Seb's Farm, SOAQ pool bar, RAAYA HUB sports bar, Seb's Shack, ELE|NA Ayur, UNO Salon, yoga pavilion, fitness centre, dive and watersports centres, Artist Zone, Beach Bliss Bazaar and three watch towers. Check-in from 14:00; check-out by 12:00; RAAYA Plan privileges stop at 11:00 on check-out day per the Sep 25 sheet.
Why Choose Amari Raaya Maldives
Raa Atoll location is the first filter. Kudakurathu sits among mangroves and lagoon shallows north of Male, so the final hop is a published 45-minute seaplane rather than a North Male speedboat. The Sep 25 RAAYA Plan sheet builds arrival through Manta Air and the Noovilu lounge with welcome drink, snacks, kids' playroom, Wi-Fi and champagne before the island flight.
Accommodation totals 167 villas across eight brochure categories: 22 Beach Villas (61 m²), 50 Beach Villas with Pool (91 m²), 14 Two Bedroom Family Beach Villas (142 m²), 20 Two Bedroom Family Beach Villas with Pool (232 m²), 32 Water Villas (73 m²), 26 Water Villas with Pool (80 m²), 2 Deluxe Water Villas with Pool (92 m²) and 1 RAAYA Residence (849 m²). Shared practical kit on brochure and villa pages includes king beds by category, Wi-Fi, daily-replenished minibar on the RAAYA Plan, tea and coffee, LED TV and outdoor decks to beach or lagoon.
Dining under the RAAYA Plan centres on RAAYA Life for buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner, with specialty rotations at The Village, Ampers&nd and MIZAJ (pre-book; Fridays close for Grand Maldivian Night at RAAYA Life). Premium spirits, wines, beers, cocktails, mocktails, juices and over 30 wines sit on the plan beverage menus; SOAQ, RAAYA HUB and Seb's Shack cover pool, sports and beach shack hours. Seb's Farm is published as a farm-to-table experience outside the RAAYA Plan on the brochure note.
ELE|NA Ayur adds RAAYA Plan spa allotments by stay length for adults 18+: one 45-minute treatment for 4-7 nights, two for 8-11, three for 12-15 and four for 16-19, with further treatments every four nights. Discovery Den, complimentary snorkel gear, daily snorkel shuttle (pre-register, weather permitting), non-motorised watersports, farm tour, Artist Zone dhoni workshop and four-night-plus sunset cruise and sunset fishing complete the activity stack. Confirm specialty dining and spa timing for your dates.
Spa & Wellness
ELE|NA Ayur curates healing massages and spa treatments inspired by island water, fruit and ocean breeze. RAAYA Plan spa eligibility for adults 18+ follows stay length from the Sep 25 sheet: one 45-minute treatment (4-7 nights), two (8-11), three (12-15) or four (16-19), with additional treatments every four nights from the special RAAYA Plan Spa Menu. UNO Salon sits beside the spa for chargeable styling outside the plan. Yoga pavilion and fitness centre access are complimentary, with weekly and seasonal group yoga and strength sessions.
Activities & Facilities at Amari Raaya Maldives
Complimentary snorkelling gear for the stay, one daily snorkel excursion shuttle to selected sites (pre-registration, weather permitting), and non-motorised watersports (windsurf board and sail after competence check, canoe, stand-up paddleboard) sit on the RAAYA Plan. Dive Centre and Watersports Centre support chargeable scuba and motorised options. For stays of four nights or longer: one traditional sunset fishing excursion and one sunset cruise per guest (pre-register, weather permitting). RAAYA Hub adds paddle tennis, futsal, mini-golf and skate circuit; Artist Zone offers a complimentary wooden dhoni-building workshop (one dhoni per stay); Seb's Farm tour is complimentary. Three watch towers, Village Square, Beach Bliss Bazaar, Photo Lab and Info Centre complete the island map. Free WiFi. Unauthorised boats and external excursion operators are not permitted on resort premises per the Sep 25 note.
Families at Amari Raaya Maldives
Discovery Den kids' club publishes guided art and craft, natural playground time with campsites, zipline, trampoline and a shipwreck play feature, plus a weekly Seb treasure-hunt adventure collecting coin rubbings for Seb Books. Exact age bands are not printed on the Sep 25 RAAYA Plan sheet, so confirm ages when you book. Two Bedroom Family Beach Villa and Two Bedroom Family Beach Villa with Pool are the clearest family stock; RAAYA Residence suits larger celebration parties. Confirm interconnecting layouts, Discovery Den hours and any babysitting fees with Luxury Beach Holidays.
FAQ
What board basis does Amari Raaya Maldives offer? The RAAYA Plan includes RAAYA Life dining, specialty restaurant eligibility, premium beverages, daily minibar, spa allotments, snorkel gear and selected excursions.
Where is Amari Raaya Maldives? On Kudakurathu Island in Raa Atoll, Republic of Maldives.
How do guests reach the resort? A 45-minute seaplane from Velana International Airport via the Noovilu Seaplane Terminal and Manta Air lounge.
Conclusion
Amari Raaya Maldives suits UK travellers who want a Raa Atoll private island with 167 beach and water villas, RAAYA Plan dining and drinks, ELE|NA Ayur spa allotments and Discovery Den energy after a 45-minute seaplane from Male. Speak to Luxury Beach Holidays on 02081237744 for ATOL-protected [luxury Maldives holidays](https://www.luxurybeachholidays.co.uk/maldives/) including flights and transfers.
Location
Amari Raaya Maldives occupies Kudakurathu Island in Raa Atoll, Republic of Maldives. Transfer from Velana International Airport (Male) is by a 45-minute seaplane via the Noovilu Seaplane Terminal and Manta Air lounge.
Accommodation
167 villas in eight categories (April 2025 brochure counts and sizes). Occupancy below follows the brochure maximums. Shared features across published villa notes include air-conditioning, king-size beds by category, Wi-Fi, LED TV, tea and coffee, safety box, bath amenities and outdoor deck living; RAAYA Plan minibar is replenished daily with wines, beers, soft drinks and snacks.
Beach Villa
Beach Villa is the lead entry category: 22 keys at 61 m² a few steps from the sand, with tropical interiors, a plush king bed, private terrace and garden loungers facing the white beach and lagoon. Brochure maximum is 2 adults — the clearest couple footprint without a private pool.
Indoor living stays compact and cool after beach walks; table seating on the terrace supports RAAYA Plan minibar drinks before dinner at RAAYA Life or a Village Square specialty night. Wi-Fi and LED TV cover light connectivity for UK guests who still want messages from home.
Choose Beach Villa when you want the simplest Amari Raaya Maldives beach key on RAAYA Plan Basis — the category we use for Included line 3 unless you upgrade to a pool or family layout.
Occupancy: Maximum 2 adults
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Beach Villa with Pool
Beach Villa with Pool expands the beach line to 91 m² across 50 keys, adding a 7 m² private plunge pool, daybed and beachfront outdoor space. Brochure maximum is 2 adults and 1 child — the highest-volume pool beach category on the inventory map.
Lush tropical foliage screens the terrace; king bed, living space and outdoor seating keep days between sand, plunge pool and Village Square dining. Daily minibar replenishment on the RAAYA Plan covers soft drinks, beers and wines without a resort-shop run.
Pick Beach Villa with Pool when private water and beach access matter more than stilts — suited to couples or a couple with one child who want plunge-pool downtime after snorkel shuttles.
Occupancy: Maximum 2 adults and 1 child
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Two Bedroom Family Beach Villa
Two Bedroom Family Beach Villa spreads 142 m² across 14 interconnecting beach keys with two king bedrooms, tropical accents, window seating, hammock and outdoor living close to Village Square and Discovery Den. Brochure maximum is 4 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.
Bright, airy suites suit families who want separate sleep spaces without a private pool; outdoor dining and lounging space supports early kids' club drop-offs and late returns from RAAYA Life theme nights. Proximity to the kids' zone is the practical booking reason on this line.
Choose this category for multi-gen or two-couple parties who need two bedrooms on the sand and walkable access to Discovery Den and Village Square specialty restaurants.
Occupancy: Maximum 4 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.
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Two Bedroom Family Beach Villa with Pool
Two Bedroom Family Beach Villa with Pool steps up to 232 m² across 20 keys with a 19 m² pool, beachfront cabanas for dining and lounging, hammock and two king bedrooms. Brochure maximum matches the non-pool family line: 4 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.
The larger terrace and pool give families a private splash zone between Discovery Den sessions and specialty dinner slots. Interconnecting bedrooms keep parents and children close without sharing one sleep space after late Ampers&nd or MIZAJ reservations.
Best family beach stock when the private pool is non-negotiable — confirm interconnecting layout and child ages with Luxury Beach Holidays on 0208 123 7744.
Occupancy: Maximum 4 adults or 2 adults and 2 children
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Water Villa
Water Villa places 32 castaway-ship-inspired keys at 73 m² over the lagoon with private deck, daybed, overwater hammock and steps into the water. Brochure maximum is 2 adults — the lead stilts category without a plunge pool.
Modern furnishings and daily minibar sit inside; outside, the deck is built for lagoon watching between complimentary snorkel gear sessions and non-motorised paddle time. Direct lagoon access is the draw versus beach foliage keys.
Select Water Villa for couples who want overwater living and lagoon steps on RAAYA Plan without paying up for a deck plunge pool.
Occupancy: Maximum 2 adults
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Water Villa with Pool
Water Villa with Pool keeps the overwater language at 80 m² across 26 keys, adding a 7 m² private plunge pool on the ocean-facing deck with daybed and lagoon steps. Brochure maximum is 2 adults.
Indoor king-bed comfort pairs with deck pool time before sunset cruise or fishing inclusions on stays of four nights or longer. Romance positioning on villa pages matches honeymoon briefings that want stilts plus private water.
Choose Water Villa with Pool when overwater privacy and a plunge pool share equal weight — a core couples upgrade from the non-pool Water Villa line.
Occupancy: Maximum 2 adults
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Deluxe Water Villa with Pool
Deluxe Water Villa with Pool is the rarest stilts key: 2 villas at 92 m² with a 7 m² plunge pool, separate living area and expansive ocean outlook. Brochure maximum is 2 adults.
Seclusion and living-space volume separate this line from standard Water Villa with Pool; terrace daybed and pool support longer stays that use the full spa allotment and Artist Zone workshop. Limited inventory means early holds matter.
Book Deluxe Water Villa with Pool when you want the top published overwater couple footprint short of the beachfront RAAYA Residence.
Occupancy: Maximum 2 adults
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RAAYA Residence
RAAYA Residence is the single 849 m² lead residence near the mangroves, with two expansive master bedrooms (separate entries), 41 m² infinity pool, dining pavilion, private bar, spa pavilion, pantry and a private stretch of sand. Brochure maximum is 4 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.
A garden-court path leads to ocean-facing outdoor living built for celebration stays and multi-gen groups who want residence privacy with RAAYA Plan dining still available island-wide. Spa pavilion access pairs with ELE|NA Ayur allotments for adults on the plan.
Choose RAAYA Residence for the largest published key when two master suites, private beach and residence-scale pool define the brief — confirm celebration and spa scheduling on 0208 123 7744.
Occupancy: Maximum 4 adults or 2 adults and 2 children
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Dining
RAAYA Plan dining covers RAAYA Life plus specialty eligibility at The Village, Ampers&nd and MIZAJ on the Sep 25 and April 2025 sheets: one complimentary a la carte specialty experience per guest on stays of four nights or more, then one additional specialty meal per extra night rotating among the three restaurants (pre-book; weather and availability apply). Fridays close all three specialty restaurants for Grand Maldivian Night with Boduberu at RAAYA Life (beach set-up weather permitting). Premium beverages run at RAAYA Life, SOAQ, RAAYA HUB, Ampers&nd, The Village, MIZAJ and Seb’s Shack. Seb’s Farm is published outside the RAAYA Plan on the brochure.
RAAYA Life
RAAYA Life is the contemporary all-day dining restaurant overlooking the ocean, with buffet spreads spanning Asian, European, Indian and Maldivian cuisines, live cooking stations, dim sum, salad bar and fruit and dessert displays. Breakfast, lunch and dinner run daily on the Sep 25 sheet, with Friday Grand Maldivian Night beach dining when weather allows.
Use RAAYA Life as the plan home base between specialty reservation nights — the highest-volume venue for families and flexible meal timing after Discovery Den or watersports.
Opening times
- Breakfast: 07:00–10:00 daily
- Lunch: 12:00–14:30 daily
- Dinner: 19:00–22:00 daily
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The Village
The Village brings an Italian coastal-village mood in Village Square, with pastas, gnocchi and risotto paired with fine wine. Lunch and dinner run in timed sittings six days a week on pre-booking; Fridays follow the Grand Maldivian Night pattern at RAAYA Life.
Treat
The Village as the Italian specialty rotation inside RAAYA Plan eligibility — book early for dinner sittings when travelling with a group that wants a quieter table than the main buffet.
Opening times (pre-booking required)
- Lunch: 12:00–13:30 | 13:30–15:00 (6 days a week)
- Dinner: 18:30–20:30 | 20:30–22:00 (6 days a week)
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Ampers&nd
Ampers&nd serves Pan-Asian cuisine with locally sourced seafood, premium meats and vegetarian options, plus handcrafted cocktails across beachfront cabanas, indoor live-music space and a rooftop bar with sunset views. Lunch and dinner sittings match The Village six-day pattern; rooftop bar hours run from 16:30 with sheesha and cocktails, and Tuesday sundowners with live DJ are published 17:00–18:30.
Use Ampers&nd for the Asian specialty night and rooftop sunset slot inside plan beverage rules — a strong couples pick after a lagoon afternoon.
Opening times (pre-booking required for restaurant)
- Lunch: 12:00–13:30 | 13:30–15:00 (6 days a week)
- Dinner: 18:30–20:30 | 20:30–22:00 (6 days a week)
- Rooftop Bar: 16:30–00:00
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MIZAJ
MIZAJ (Arabic for mood) converts from a poetic pool-bar setting into Middle Eastern a la carte fine dining in the evening, with ocean breeze, palms and starlit vistas. Dinner sittings run six days a week on pre-booking; Fridays close for Grand Maldivian Night.
Choose MIZAJ when you want the Middle Eastern specialty rotation on RAAYA Plan eligibility — confirm sitting times when you reserve spa treatments the same day.
Opening times (pre-booking required)
- Dinner: 18:30–20:30 | 20:30–22:00 (6 days a week)
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Seb's Farm
Seb's Farm is the farm-to-table restaurant highlighting resort-grown vegetables and herbs with locally sourced seafood, presented as an eco-minded Farm to Table to Soul experience around rustic wooden tables. The brochure marks Seb's Farm as not included in the RAAYA Plan, so budget it as a paid specialty or celebration meal.
Book Seb's Farm when the on-island farm narrative and harvest-led menu matter more than plan inclusions — pair with the complimentary farm tour published on the activity list.
Opening times: Confirm at booking (farm-to-table; outside RAAYA Plan on brochure)
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SOAQ is the screwpine-shaded pool bar opening onto beach and turquoise water, with bar snacks, lunch and snacks, Hedhikaa local snacks 16:00–18:00, pool hours 07:00–19:00 and bar service 10:00–22:00. RAAYA HUB sports bar sits by paddle tennis, mini-golf and futsal with cold beers, cocktails and mocktails 12:00–00:00. Seb's Shack is the rustic beach shack for iced teas, smoothies, cold-pressed juices, beers and light eats 16:00–19:00.
