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Experience the Luxurious Central Atolls and a private wave!

Situated in the idyllic Central Atolls, Niyama Private Islands is the first 5-Star luxury resort in the Maldives to lay claim to its own private wave. Experience unparalleled quality of service whilst having access to your own private high-quality left-hander with no crowds!

Niyama is incredible for couples looking to escape and with its on-site kid’s club, is perfect for families looking to relax and surf!

The Resort

The resort is located just a short 40-minute flight from the international airport in Malé in the unspoilt Central Atolls. Niyama Private Islands is situated over 2 islands, Play and Chill, connected by a small bridge, allowing you to have the space to roam and explore.

The jewel in the crown of Niyama Private Islands is the private, onsite wave, Vodi. This well-shaped left-hand reef break is located on the southern tip of the resort allowing you to jump in and surf whenever you feel! No waiting around for boats, just surfing on your schedule.

Waves at Niyama Private Islands

You’re spoilt for choice with the wave options at Niyama. Sitting on the southern tip of the resort is Vodi. Vodi breaks left over a well covered even reef giving fun, playful rides when smaller and fast, technical rides when the swell gets bigger! This can be surfed at anytime and is a great fun wave.

In the local area, there are a few more great waves, Kasabu and Hocus Pocus that can be reached with the onsite surf transfers. Kasabu is a playful right-hander, perfect for perfecting your turns. When the conditions are right, Hocus Pocus is a barreling right-hander that offers perfectly shaped barrels for the lucky few that get to surf it!

With the help of the expert surf team onsite, you may also get to surf a few other secrets in the area in the right conditions!

Why We Love Niyama Private Islands

The onsite wave, Vodi, is perfect. Being able to paddle straight to the break on your own schedule is priceless.

The quality of all of the villa categories is outstanding. The attention to detail is second to none.

Niyama boasts one of the best Kid’s Clubs in the Maldives, giving parents time to rest, surf and relax on their trip!

Ready to surf in the Maldives?

The Villas

Niyama Private Islands offers villas to suit all travelers. From the intimate and private Beach Villas to the stunning Over Water Villas, every accommodation option is beautifully designed and made for ultimate relaxation.

Each villa has a secluded deck that offers complete privacy and allows for full rest and relaxation away from the surf. Inside, you will find all rooms fitted out with a king bed, full-size refrigerator overflowing with gourmet treats, in-room entertainment system with, Bose surround sound and Thakuru (butler) service any desires.

The Cuisine

The resort boasts 9 different dining experiences, making sure that every taste is catered for. The main restaurant Epicure serves up beautiful breakfast and dinner buffets, taking inspiration from Asian, Indian and Western cuisine.

For all the foodies traveling, you’ll want to sample the delights of the other onsite restaurants include a wide range of international cuisine, a treetop dining experience, a floating restaurant and an underwater nightclub. The destination dining options really are something special!

Activities

Experience the magic of surfing in the pristine Indian Ocean with the onsite wave Vodi. For non-surfers, Niyama offers a wide range of activities. Exercise in the fitness facilities, enjoy a morning yoga class and take part in full range of programmed fitness classes.

There is a fully serviced onsite diving and watersports centre and the snorkelling on the local reefs is highly recommended!

Wellness

Let go of any stress and tension with Niyama’s carefully selected and wonderfully luxurious spa treatments. Indulge in a full body massage or try one of their many other treatments. No luxury surf trip is complete without taking advantage of all the spa has to offer!

Kids Club

Niyama isn’t just for adults! Offering one of the best Kids Clubs in the Maldives, it is complimentary for all children aged 4 – 12 years old. Your little ones will love the full schedule of activities and fun, leaving you time to relax and get some waves.

Babysitting and evening care services are also available.

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Experience the Luxurious Central Atolls and a private wave!

Situated in the idyllic Central Atolls, Niyama Private Islands is the first 5-Star luxury resort in the Maldives to lay claim to its own private wave. Experience unparalleled quality of service whilst having access to your own private high-quality left-hander with no crowds!

Niyama is incredible for couples looking to escape and with its on-site kid’s club, is perfect for families looking to relax and surf!

The Resort

The resort is located just a short 40-minute flight from the international airport in Malé in the unspoilt Central Atolls. Niyama Private Islands is situated over 2 islands, Play and Chill, connected by a small bridge, allowing you to have the space to roam and explore.

The jewel in the crown of Niyama Private Islands is the private, onsite wave, Vodi. This well-shaped left-hand reef break is located on the southern tip of the resort allowing you to jump in and surf whenever you feel! No waiting around for boats, just surfing on your schedule.

Waves at Niyama Private Islands

You’re spoilt for choice with the wave options at Niyama. Sitting on the southern tip of the resort is Vodi. Vodi breaks left over a well covered even reef giving fun, playful rides when smaller and fast, technical rides when the swell gets bigger! This can be surfed at anytime and is a great fun wave.

In the local area, there are a few more great waves, Kasabu and Hocus Pocus that can be reached with the onsite surf transfers. Kasabu is a playful right-hander, perfect for perfecting your turns. When the conditions are right, Hocus Pocus is a barreling right-hander that offers perfectly shaped barrels for the lucky few that get to surf it!

With the help of the expert surf team onsite, you may also get to surf a few other secrets in the area in the right conditions!

Why We Love Niyama

The onsite wave, Vodi, is perfect. Being able to paddle straight to the break on your own schedule is priceless.

The quality of all of the villa categories is outstanding. The attention to detail is second to none.

Niyama boasts one of the best Kid’s Clubs in the Maldives, giving parents time to rest, surf and relax on their trip!

Ready to surf in the Maldives?

The Villas

Niyama Private Islands offers villas to suit all travelers. From the intimate and private Beach Villas to the stunning Over Water Villas, every accommodation option is beautifully designed and made for ultimate relaxation.

Each villa has a secluded deck that offers complete privacy and allows for full rest and relaxation away from the surf. Inside, you will find all rooms fitted out with a king bed, full-size refrigerator overflowing with gourmet treats, in-room entertainment system with, Bose surround sound and Thakuru (butler) service any desires.

The Cuisine

The resort boasts 9 different dining experiences, making sure that every taste is catered for. The main restaurant Epicure serves up beautiful breakfast and dinner buffets, taking inspiration from Asian, Indian and Western cuisine.

For all the foodies traveling, you’ll want to sample the delights of the other onsite restaurants include a wide range of international cuisine, a treetop dining experience, a floating restaurant and an underwater nightclub. The destination dining options really are something special!

Activities

Experience the magic of surfing in the pristine Indian Ocean with the onsite wave Vodi. For non-surfers, Niyama offers a wide range of activities. Exercise in the fitness facilities, enjoy a morning yoga class and take part in full range of programmed fitness classes.

There is a fully serviced onsite diving and watersports centre and the snorkelling on the local reefs is highly recommended!

Wellness

Let go of any stress and tension with Niyama’s carefully selected and wonderfully luxurious spa treatments. Indulge in a full body massage or try one of their many other treatments. No luxury surf trip is complete without taking advantage of all the spa has to offer!

Kids Club

Niyama isn’t just for adults! Offering one of the best Kids Clubs in the Maldives, it is complimentary for all children aged 4 – 12 years old. Your little ones will love the full schedule of activities and fun, leaving you time to relax and get some waves.

Babysitting and evening care services are also available.

Interested in Luxury Surfing?

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Customer Reviews

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Customer Reviews

Omar AlJammaz 03/07/23

TrustPilot
Great travel options, great customer support, simplifying planing process.
Looking forward for my next trip.

Nina Ross 03/08/23

TrustPilot
Awesome holiday to Hudhuranfushi. Giulia was very helpful and quick to respond and overall we were very impressed with Awave Travel.
Lohi's is a private, on site, awesome left hander that just kept giving. Also had options of 2 daily surf boat trips that went to other local breaks such as Sultans, Ninja's, Cokes, Jails. The surf team are amazing and we scored great waves the whole time we were there.
Stayed in a Sunset family beach villa which was perfect for a family of 4, then upgraded for the last 3 nights to Ocean Villas, both great for different reasons!
Island staff are so helpful and welcoming, and there's a good variety of food options available. Lots of other things to do such as paddleboarding, jet ski-ing, spa treatments, yoga and amazing snorkelling - with sharks, turtles and rays! We also hired bikes to get around and do morning surf checks!
An amazing trip, thank you Awave and Hudhuranfushi!

Seb Speck 25/06/23

TrustPilot
We had an amazing time on the Mentawai islands booked through Awave Travel.
Giulia was very helpful and available at all times during the booking process. And we had the best time on the Mentawais on the Maki Boat. The staff were amazing. Raul the surf guide was very helpful, friendly and coached us on the waves. Kaique the photographer produced top quality pictures and videos from the water, boat and drone.
Overall very happy and would highly recommend it.

Tom Ward 18/06/23

TrustPilot
We charted Seafarer for a 10 day trip in the Maldives. We booked with AWAVE about 12 months before. James was super helpful, really responsive and just easy to deal with. We even made a very last minute change to go to the central atolls which he arranged pretty much straight away. The trip itself was unreal, great surf, amazing wildlife and scenery. If you’re thinking about a surf charter, do it and book through these guys!

Natasha Gronski 06/08/23

TrustPilot
Awave Travel is the best surf travel agency I have ever booked! They are very professional and responsive to my inquiries and are able to match me with a surf trip appropriate to my interests and skill level. They have an outstanding relationship and reputation with the resorts that they work with, which makes a difference in the consumer experience. Above all, the Awave staff is very friendly and knowledgeable about the areas they recommend, as they have actually surfed the spots and stayed at the resorts. For anyone who wants a hassle-free, no worries, relaxing and fun surf adventure, Awave Travel is the way to go!

David 05/29/23

TrustPilot
8 of us stayed at Hudhuranfushi for my 50th birthday celebration. The resort and services were amazing. James and the team at AWAVE stayed in contact from the beginning to end to ensure we had everything we needed. Great experience. Definitely looking forward to booking our next trip with AWAVE in the near future.

Alexandra Franz 05/31/23

TrustPilot
We spent amazing days in Morocco in Amouage. Was an amazing stay and the full surf package offered by AWAVE was great.
All the people were very nice and coaches were amazing. Booking was very smooth, answered all my questions and they took care of everything.
I took the coaching package and had a great time and learning. The teacher was great, very patient and explained everything very nice and calm. Felt safe all the time and had a lot of fun as well.
My boyfriend had the guiding package and he also had a great time. He was always taken to the spots that fitted his level and enjoyed the full when conditions were nice.

Alex Reuter 05/22/23

TrustPilot
We stayed at Ayada in Maldives and I can't be more complimentary of AWAVE! Awesome and patient advise over whatsapp on which resort to go to with extremely details local knowledge on surf conditions, wave spots, resort quality, which atolls to go to, etc. I followed their recommendation and it was spot on. Easy booking on short notice before the trip, can't thank James enough!

Stewart Cropp 05/19/23

TrustPilot
Our remarkable trip was 12 months in the planning.it was awkward to organize because there was so many people coming and going over our two week chartered cruise.
I can’t speak highly enough of AWAVE and more to the point ,the wonderful Giulia Manfrini. She is so caring and sweet and far above and beyond any travel consultant that I have ever worked with
Thankyou Giulia for all your prompt answers to my gazillion questions
You are “Simply the best”.
Now onto the Carpe Diem
The trip of a lifetime was had by all 20 of us
The Captain and crew worked tirelessly to pander to our every whim
They would not allow us to lift a finger
Our Barmen Shawn and Cook ( still can’t pronounce his name ) were superb, the food was first class and varied and the alcohol flowed like a river
Our Surf guide “Seppe” found waves for us every day except for two while we travelled deep into the central Attols
We were greatful for the rest
We snorkeled with the sharks and visited uninhabited Islands spent an afternoon being spoiled at a high class resort .
All in all an Awsome trip

Diane 05/11/23

TrustPilot
James helped us organize our trip in April for my partner and I in the Mentawai.
First, lets discuss the service : James was super clear and reactive. We received a list of resorts with different price ranges and he provided all the elements for us to decide based on our needs and budget. We felt very supported for the organization and we even received so advices few days before leaving for packing.
I was a bit afraid as i'm not a good surfer so i reach out many times to understand how I could still try and learn and James always replied very quick and with all the info i need.
Then when we arrive : it was super well organized, everything went smooth and we fell in love with the place and people. We can tell they really worked on their resort selection and travel organization and we trust our next adventure will be as qualitative.
Already recommended their service ;).
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