Avani+ Fares Maldives Resort has opened its doors to offer a new atmosphere of laid-back bliss to guests on the western edge of the Baa Atoll. Set on the natural tropical island of Fares, at the western edge of this renowned heart-shaped atoll and surrounded by the Unesco Biosphere Reserve‘s deep blue hues, the resort offers an abundance of aquatic adventures as well as pristine sandy beaches for pure relaxation.
Aside welcoming couples and honeymooners, Avani+ Fares Maldives Resort has been designed to welcome group getaways, and memorable multigenerational family stays with 40 two, three and four-bedroom beach pavilions and two and three bedroom over-water villas. Through their multifaceted design, they strike a balance between privacy and connectivity, offering spaces for both relaxing and entertaining. Indoor-outdoor living can be enjoyed with tribal-themed rooms that lead onto private swimming pools and sun decks, with the island’s pristine white sands and glistening shores just steps away.
The brand-new resort, located just 35 minutes away from Velana International Airport, offers a wide range of accommodation options that embody Avani’s modern approach. The resort’s 10 Overwater Pool Villas, overlooking the two lagoons of Dolphin Bay, provide a picturesque sanctuary for couples in search of a dreamy getaway. The resort offers privacy and connectivity, with stylish rooms leading to private pools and sun decks. Guests can enjoy an effortlessly chic indoor-outdoor lifestyle just steps away from the beach.
Main pool, Dolphin Bay, Avani+ Fares Maldives Resort
There is a range of amenities, including a watersports centre, a dive centre, an AvaniFit gym, and a contemporary AvaniSpa, with a host of activities from e-surfboarding and snorkelling to sound healing and sunrise yoga. Families can rest easy knowing that little ones will be fully entertained at the AvaniKids and Teens Club, complete with splash play area and gaming chill out zone. Avani+ Fares is also home to Maldivian fashion and home ware brand, Island Bazaar’s, first resort boutique, offering guests authentic, handcrafted souvenirs, designed by a collective of local artisans and designers.
The resort offers guests an opportunity to experience the fascinating marine life of the Reserve. As one of only 61 islands situated in the marine protected waters of the reserve, guests have easy access to two of the area’s top attractions: Hanifaru Bay, a protected marine area where at certain times of year, over a hundred mantas can be seen feeding and performing mesmerising acrobatic displays, and the awe-inspiring five islands landmark featuring a chain of perfectly formed ring-shaped islands.
The resort has an impressive fourteen dive sites right off the beach, a 220-metre house reef bursting with life, and an additional Fares reef that is just 600 metres away from the shore.
Complimentary snorkel gear comes as standard and guests can expect to encounter reef sharks, whale sharks, stingrays, eagle rays, green sea turtles, spinner dolphins and a wide variety of marine life during their stay. Night time snorkelling provides a captivating experience, allowing guests to witness the nocturnal habits of parrotfish, groupers, snappers, lionfish, garden eels, and crustaceans illuminated by torchlight. They can immerse themselves in a mesmerising environment surrounded by blankets of bioluminescent plankton.
Avani+ Fares offers guests a diverse selection of culinary experiences with its seven trendy restaurants and options for private beach and in-villa dining. Guests will be treated to Maldivian and international cuisine at main restaurant Ocean Terrace and poolside bar, Skipjack, as well as delights from the grill at Charcoal.
The lobby’s Hammock is the go-to spot for grab-and-go snacks and kombuchas, while Tribe and Smuggler’s Shack provide a distinctive after-hours experience with their sundowners, molecular cocktails and the largest collection of rum in the Maldives. Organic produce will be sourced from the resort’s mini farm, and catch of the day delivered daily by local fishermen. The resort is also home to Petit Bistro, the first kids-only restaurant in the Maldives catering to young guests with healthy and universally loved dishes.
Skipjack, Avani+ Fares Maldives Resort
In contrast to conventional Maldivian retreats, Fares ignites the night with vibrant live music, exhilarating DJ sets and captivating fire shows synchronised with the rhythmic Maldivian Bodu Beru drums. Under the spell of the moon, guests can sway to cool beats, savour their favourite cocktails, and immerse themselves in the island’s relaxed vibe. For those seeking a more intimate and soulful evening Fares showcases the rich musical heritage of the Maldives through captivating performances by talented local guitarists and singers.
From swimming, snorkelling and diving by day to moonlit parties and dancing on the sands by night, guests can fully enjoy the natural beauty of the Maldives in true Avani style.
Guests can take advantage of enticing opening offers, available until Summer 2024, that reflect the resort’s commitment to providing competitively priced upscale escapes.
The resort’s special opening offers include a five-night stay for two in an Avani Sea View Studio from USD 4,100 and a seven-night escape for a family of four staying in an Avani Two Bedroom Beach Studio from USD 10,750. Includes breakfast, taxes and return seaplane transfers.
Main pool, Dolphin Bay, Avani+ Fares Maldives Resort
The loving couple dives among corals and fishes in the ocean
Skipjack, Avani+ Fares Maldives Resort
