Aerial view of Heritance Aarah's overwater villas and turquoise lagoon, Raa Atoll, Maldives
RAA ATOLL · PREMIUM ALL-INCLUSIVE

Heritance Aarah

An all-villa island in Raa Atoll, forty minutes by seaplane from Malé, with seven restaurants, an overwater spa and a working Maldivian village.

An all-villa island, forty minutes north of Malé

Heritance Aarah occupies its own island in Raa Atoll, reached by a forty-minute seaplane transfer from Malé. The resort is built low along the shoreline, from garden-set beach villas to overwater suites raised on the lagoon, with a private sun deck and butler service at every category.

A LEED Gold-certified build sits alongside a working Maldivian village on the island itself, along with seven restaurants, an overwater medi-spa and a premium all-inclusive plan that covers meals, drinks and excursions throughout the stay.

Aerial view of Heritance Aarah's beach villas, jetties and lagoon
LOCATIONAarah, Raa Atoll · 40-min seaplane from Malé
ROOMS150 villas & suites, beach to Ocean Residence
BEACHWhite-sand beach; reef and thila dive sites nearby
STYLEContemporary design with Maldivian craft details
BEST FORCouples & families

Villas & suites

From garden-set Beach Villas to the two-bedroom Ocean Residence, every category opens onto private outdoor space, with butler service and snorkelling gear included throughout.

Beach Villa exterior and sun deck at Heritance Aarah

Beach Villa

92 m²Sleeps 3Beachfront view

A ground-level villa close to the sand, with a private sun deck, an oversized daybed and a king bed in calm, neutral tones.

Net rates on request
Ocean Villas set over the lagoon at Heritance Aarah

Ocean Villa

91 m²Sleeps 3Overwater, glass floor panel

Built out over the lagoon with a glass panel set into the floor, so the reef below stays in view even indoors.

Net rates on request
Sunset Pool Beach Villa with private plunge pool at Heritance Aarah

Sunset Pool Beach Villa

110 m²Sleeps 3Private pool, sunset view

A beachfront villa with its own plunge pool and a wide deck angled west, timed for the evening light.

Net rates on request
Two Bedroom Family Beach Villa interior at Heritance Aarah

Two Bedroom Family Beach Villa

194 m²Sleeps 6Beachfront view

Two interconnecting rooms share a beachfront garden and sun deck, with the Koka Kids Club a short walk away.

Net rates on request
Two Bedroom Family Pool Beach Villa with private pool at Heritance Aarah

Two Bedroom Family Pool Beach Villa

207 m²Sleeps 6Private pool, beachfront

The same interconnecting layout as the Family Beach Villa, with a private plunge pool added to the beachfront garden.

Net rates on request
Overwater Ocean Suite with infinity pool at Heritance Aarah

Overwater Ocean Suite with Infinity Pool

180 m²Sleeps 2Private infinity pool, oceanfront

A duplex suite over the water, adults-oriented, with a private infinity pool, wine cabinet and its own dining privileges at Baani.

Net rates on request
Ocean Residence with infinity lap pool at Heritance Aarah

Ocean Residence with Infinity Lap Pool

298 m²Sleeps 5Private infinity lap pool, two-bedroom

The resort's single two-bedroom residence, with an infinity lap pool, a Maldivian swing and a butler dedicated to the villa alone.

Net rates on request

At the resort

An overwater medi-spa, a full watersports programme and a working Maldivian village share the island with seven restaurants and a kids' club.

IASO Medi Spa overwater treatment pavilion at Heritance Aarah

IASO Medi Spa

Six treatment rooms set over the lagoon, the first medi-spa of its kind in the Maldives, with a wellness consultation built into every stay.

Diving and watersports excursion at Heritance Aarah

Watersports Centre

Canoes, paddleboards and snorkelling gear included, with diving, windsurfing and kite surfing arranged for a supplement.

Koka Kids Club activities at Heritance Aarah

Koka Kids Club

A dedicated club and activity room for younger guests, with a separate teen space for table tennis and billiards.

The Living Maldivian Village experience at Heritance Aarah

The Living Maldivian Village

Thatched-roof homes and a small heritage gallery built on the island itself, keeping local craft and history close at hand.

Where to eat

Seven restaurants in total, from an award-winning tasting menu to a casual poolside pizza oven.

Ambula Overwater Restaurant dining room at Heritance Aarah
SRI LANKAN & MALDIVIAN · OVERWATER FINE DINING

Ambula Overwater Restaurant

An eight-course tasting menu narrated table-side, pairing Sri Lankan spice with Maldivian ingredients over the lagoon.

Baani Overwater Fine Dining restaurant at Heritance Aarah
CONTEMPORARY FUSION · OVERWATER

Baani Overwater Fine Dining

An all-day restaurant reserved for Ocean Suite and Ocean Residence guests, moving from à la carte breakfasts to a six-course dinner.

Ranba main restaurant buffet setting at Heritance Aarah
INTERNATIONAL & ASIAN · MAIN BUFFET

Ranba Restaurant

The resort's principal restaurant, with live cooking stations spanning Asian hawker food to a Western breakfast spread.

Ralu Overwater Restaurant dining terrace at Heritance Aarah
MEDITERRANEAN & FRENCH · ALL-DAY

Ralu Overwater Restaurant

An all-day, à la carte restaurant over the water, with a sommelier on hand and chefs working from an open kitchen.

Hathaa Overwater Restaurant teppanyaki dining at Heritance Aarah
JAPANESE · TEPPANYAKI OVERWATER

Hathaa Overwater Restaurant

A teppanyaki counter and Tokyo street-food menu, cooked in front of guests in a dining room set above the lagoon.

Ginifati private dining pod over the ocean at Heritance Aarah
SEAFOOD · PRIVATE OVERWATER PODS

Ginifati Private Dining

Individual pods set over the water for the day's catch, paired with wine or the restaurant's own rum punch.

Pizza Shack poolside dining at Heritance Aarah
PIZZA · POOLSIDE CASUAL

Pizza Shack

Wood-fired pizzas and a short snack menu, kept relaxed for a poolside lunch with children in tow.

HOTEL GALLERY

Inside Heritance Aarah

Bring a client to Heritance Aarah

Tell us the dates and party size. We will hold villas at net rates and manage transfers and reservations once your clients are booked.