The Maldives' largest resort: a 54-hectare island with sixteen villa types, around twenty places to eat and drink, a horse ranch and a floating water park.
Siyam World is on Dhigurah in Noonu Atoll, about 40 minutes by seaplane from the airport, and calls itself the largest resort in the Maldives. Sun Siyam built the 54-hectare island for families, couples and groups who want plenty to do: it claims the country's only horse ranch and its largest floating water park, and has an electric go-kart track, a full-size football pitch, padel and electric Mokes to rent.
There are sixteen villa types, each with a private pool. Over the water, the 81 m² Water Villas with Pool + Slide are the entry point, followed by Lagoon and Ocean Villas, Water Pavilions and two- and three-bedroom lagoon villas, all with slides into the sea. On the beach are Pool Beach Villas (80 m²), Beach Suites, two-storey residences with a personal Ambassador, and villas and residences of two to four bedrooms up to 712 m².
Tempo is the main buffet, and the other restaurants include Andalucia (Spanish), Kaage (Maldivian), Takrai (Thai) and Kurry Leaf (Indian) over the water, The Wahoo Grill, Arigato (Japanese), Barrique in the wine cellar and The Cube, a glass chef's table on the beach. Among the bars are Mint, an adults-only infinity pool bar, the swim-up Jungali and Kulhivaru, a 24-hour sports and karaoke bar. Veyo Spa sits in the island's jungle interior.
This is a big, busy resort with go-karts, a water park and DJs at the pool bars, not a quiet hideaway. The regular all-inclusive rate is high, but Sun Siyam runs frequent sales well below it, and the return seaplane adds $490 per adult.
Over the lagoon, with a private pool, a slide into the water and a sundeck with loungers.
Super king bed
On the beach, with ocean views, a private pool, a terrace and a sundeck.
Super king bed
A beach villa on the sunset side, with a private pool, a terrace and indoor and outdoor showers.
Super king bed
Over the lagoon, with a freshwater pool, a slide into the lagoon, a sundeck and a bathtub.
Super king bed
Facing the Indian Ocean, with a private pool, a slide and a freestanding bathtub with a view; for guests aged 12 and over.
Super king bed
On the beach, with a private pool, a terrace and lounge, a king bed and sofa bed, and a bathtub with indoor and outdoor showers.
A larger overwater villa facing the sunset, with a separate lounge, a freshwater pool, a slide and indoor and outdoor showers.
Two master bedrooms and a private pool, with views of the beach.
A two-storey residence on the sunset side, with a private pool, open-air bathrooms, a garden and a personal Ambassador.
Two master bedrooms and two bathrooms on the edge of the lagoon, with a freshwater pool and a slide into the sea.
A big beach residence in its own courtyard and garden, with a large pool, an indoor living room, open-air bathrooms and a personal Ambassador.
Two storeys and two bedrooms in a secluded corner of the island, with gardens, a pool, a kitchen and a personal Ambassador.
Three master bedrooms, a private pool, a terrace and a beachfront deck.
Three master bedrooms and bathrooms over the lagoon, with a large freshwater pool and a slide into the sea.
Two bedrooms over the water facing the sunset, with a pool, a slide, a kitchen, indoor and outdoor dining, a jetted bathtub and a personal Ambassador.
Split-level indoor and outdoor living with courtyard gardens, a large pool, a kitchen and a personal Ambassador.
The same resort and the same villa, booked through people who live here.
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Buffet from morning till late
Buffet breakfast
Spanish food
Maldivian food
Thai food
Indian food
Surf and turf
Japanese food
Japanese teppanyaki grill
Fine dining
Chef's table with regular chef residencies
Adults-only infinity pool bar with DJs
Poolside bar and social hub
Swim-up pool bar
Sports and karaoke bar, open 24 hours
Ship-shaped beach and pool bar
Bar by the sunset-facing infinity pool
Beach bar with swings and bean bags
Thalgo marine treatments, massages and Ayurvedic therapies, with a hydrotherapy area, steam room, sauna and plunge pools
The Maldives' only horse ranch, with Marwari horses for beach rides
Electric go-karting
The Maldives' largest floating water park, with slides, obstacles and trampolines
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About 40 minutes by seaplane from Velana International Airport, or a 30-minute domestic flight to Maafaru and a 15-minute speedboat ride, which also serves evening arrivals. The return transfer costs $490 per adult and $295 per child and must be booked through the resort.
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