Island Snapshot
Comprehensive Score
9.0/ 10
Combined score from reef, beach, family, photo, and honeymoon dimensions.
Opened / Renovated
Renovated in 2022
Transfer Time
TBD
Distance to Male
35
Reef
4.0
Lagoon
5.0
Beach
5.0
Family
5.0
Photography
5.0
Honeymoon
5.0
Star Rating
5 Stars
Price From
$260
Booking
9.1 (535)
Agoda
8.7 (1393)
4.7 (4690)
Tripadvisor
4.7 (19650)
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Estimation Base
Reference price only, subject to date and room type.
Transfer Fee:Adult $280 / Child $140
Green Tax:$6 pp/night
Child Policy
- Age 0-1:Free
- Age 2-11:$14/night
- Age 12+:Adult price
Price Estimator
Est. Total (Inc. Tax/Service/Transfer)
$2,263 - $2,766
Room $2,083 · Transfer $78
Services & Facilities
Quick checklist of resort services and facilities.
Featured Services
Facility Services
Resort Intro
Sun Siyam Olhuveli Resort in the Maldives completed its renovation in 2022, introducing a comprehensive all-inclusive package and integrating two adjacent islands via a walkway to form a unified resort complex. Located about 45 minutes by speedboat from Male, the resort spans a large area and has extensive experience hosting small-group customized activities. It has consistently won awards for "Best Beach in the Indian Ocean" and is ideal for weddings and private island events. The resort is now divided into three zones: Main Island, Dream Island, and Romance Island. Most guest rooms have been rebuilt, new dining options added, and the overall layout differs significantly from earlier versions. Within just 10 meters of the dock, guests can observe dramatic underwater cliffs, dense schools of fish, and vibrant coral ecosystems.
Island Advantages ① Offers seamless three-island exploration, including one exclusive island accessible only to adults—perfect for honeymooners. ② Redesigned by the same acclaimed design team behind Elulhveli, introducing a brand-new pool villa collection. ③ Features 12 dining outlets, enhancing convenience with its all-inclusive foundation. ④ Provides diverse experiences such as manta ray garden viewing, wreck snorkeling sites, jungle trekking, and water-based spa treatments.
Island Disadvantages Avoid booking the most basic room types targeted at Western markets—they are not standalone units. Instead, opt for the Elulhveli-style beach or overwater pool villas for superior comfort and privacy.
Dining
Sunset Restaurant
Sunset Restaurant
This restaurant operates on a buffet-style dining concept and features a live cooking demonstration area each evening. Dishes are prepared by chefs right before guests' eyes, offering a variety of international flavors. Dining options include both indoor seating and an outdoor terrace area.
Maghrib Grill
Maghrib Grill
A restaurant located on a dreamy island, offering semi-open-air and open-air dining settings, specializing in seafood platters, tenderloin, and grilled dishes.
Siyam Orchid
Siyam Orchid
The restaurant offers classic Asian dishes and specialty cuisine, incorporating cooking techniques from Japan, India, and Thailand, while also blending in local Maldivian flavors. It also features a beverage service area and provides dining services during nighttime hours.
Dream Bar
Dream Bar
Restaurant Introduction: Located near water, this venue offers an outdoor leisure area. It primarily serves snacks, dim sum, beverages, and soft drinks.
Island Pizza
Island Pizza
Located beside the sunrise pool, the restaurant features ingredients sourced directly from the island garden, offering sandwiches, burgers, and pizzas—perfect for lunch or a midday energy boost.
Sunrise Bar
Sunrise Bar
Located beside the main pool, offering round-the-clock service with beverage dispensing facilities.
Room service
Room service
Room service is available for reservation, suitable for various travel scenarios such as honeymoons or family trips.
Malaafaiy
Malaafaiy
The restaurant is located on Dream Island and offers dining services around the clock. Whether you're staying for a short or long period, you can enjoy dinner here. Overlooking the sea, the restaurant provides a refreshing seaside breeze throughout the day.
Namaste
Namaste
The restaurant located on the main island serves authentic Indian cuisine, including signature curries, masalas, and freshly baked naan. Dining can be enjoyed either in the beach area or within private, romantic cottages.
Teppanyaki
Teppanyaki
An adults-only seaside restaurant on Honeymoon Island, seating 16 guests, offers traditional Japanese cuisine including fresh sashimi, sake pairings, beer, and the chef's specially crafted sushi toast.
Destination dining
Destination dining
Creative customized dining services are available at the resort's beach area or under the starry sky.
Lagoon Bar
Lagoon Bar
The restaurant offers evening entertainment, including a local specialty cocktail show, creating a relaxed atmosphere with views of the lagoon.
Dhoni Bar
Dhoni Bar
Located beside the main island's Infinity Pool, offering the best sunset views on the island.
Room Types




Beach Pavilion
Beach Pavilion
Count
100
Area
50 sqm
Capacity
2 Adults or 2 Adults, 1 Children
Private Pool
No
This room type is a Beachfront Balcony Room, with a total of 100 units—40 facing sunrise and 60 facing sunset, including 50 with twin beds. The design features a French colonial tropical style, emphasizing natural elements and comfort, fully renovated and upgraded in December 2024. Each room has a door leading to a spacious seaside terrace or panoramic balcony, with a 60-second walk to the lagoon, where the seawater temperature is pleasantly warm. The hotel boasts an on-site swimming lane stretching 210 meters—the longest sea-view swimming lane in the Maldives. Inside, the layout includes a spacious king-size bedroom connected to a bathroom featuring a walk-in shower and dressing area. These rooms are located within a four-unit building: upper-floor units offer expansive views, while lower-floor units provide direct access to the beach. Ideal for groups of friends or family travel, this layout balances privacy with convenient interaction among guests.




Grand Beach Villa
Grand Beach Villa
Count
40
Area
80 sqm
Capacity
3 Adults or 2 Adults, 2 Children
Private Pool
No
The oversized bedroom features clean white lines paired with bold accent colors, complete with a recessed sofa bed ideal for reading. The spacious outdoor bathroom is complemented by a seaside terrace equipped with a dining area, sofa bed, and sun loungers. This standalone beach villa offers excellent value despite lacking a private pool—its proximity to the lagoon makes it perfect for repeat stays. With architectural style reminiscent of Eluliveli Resort, guests enjoy a touch of luxury design typically found in six-star resorts, all at a competitive price point. Outdoor areas include a generous beachside garden, an open-air bathroom, and sun loungers.




Grand Beach Villa with Pool
Grand Beach Villa with Pool
Count
22
Area
91 sqm
Capacity
3 Adults or 2 Adults, 2 Children
Private Pool
Yes
This villa is located in a beachfront area and features a private pool and a spacious outdoor lounge area with sofas, a dining table, and sun loungers. Inside, a king-sized bed is complemented by a large built-in sofa bed that opens to an open-air bathroom equipped with a shower. The main structure is built on the new island of Dream Island, designed in the same style as the six-star sister island of Iluvie. The overall layout includes extensive shaded decks, a private pool, and a bathroom space seamlessly blending indoor and outdoor elements.




Grand Beach Suite with Pool
Grand Beach Suite with Pool
Count
65
Area
101 sqm
Capacity
4 Adults or 2 Adults, 3 Children
Private Pool
Yes
This room type is ideal for couples, families, or friend groups seeking extra space. The apartment features a spacious king-size bedroom, a separate lounge area, a luxurious bathroom, as well as indoor and outdoor daybeds, a dining area, and sun loungers, all set around a private swimming pool right on the beach. Most buildings are located on the new island, Dream Island, designed with the same style as the sister 6-star island, Iluluvia. Room configurations include large shaded decks, private pools, and indoor/outdoor bathroom areas, offering an overall area that is 20 square meters larger than the premium beachfront pool villa.




Water Villa
Water Villa
Count
21
Area
64 sqm
Capacity
3 Adults or 2 Adults, 1 Children
Private Pool
No
This traditional-style villa is located in the lagoon area, surrounded by the Indian Ocean. The room features a private sun deck that leads directly down to the sea below. As a basic water villa situated within the lagoon, it offers an immersive experience close to nature. According to the island owner's recommendation, the newly built pool villas are designed by the same architect and may feature superior amenities.




Deluxe Water Villa
Deluxe Water Villa
Count
32
Area
82 sqm
Capacity
3 Adults or 2 Adults, 1 Children
Private Pool
No
These Maldives water villas feature classic design, complete with outdoor jetted bathtubs and direct steps leading to the lagoon. The extra-large bed is positioned behind a cozy sofa, offering an unobstructed view of the surrounding scenery. Each room includes a private bathroom with a bathtub.




Grand Water Villa
Grand Water Villa
Count
52
Area
100 sqm
Capacity
3 Adults or 2 Adults, 2 Children
Private Pool
No
This modern-style villa features a spacious deck overlooking the lagoon, complete with a dining table, chairs, loungers, and a large sofa bed. Inside, the room includes a king-sized bed, a recessed sitting area, and a bathroom equipped with a large bathtub and a separate walk-in shower. The water villa is designed to seamlessly blend indoor and outdoor spaces, offering direct views of the Indian Ocean from the deck, which comes furnished with oversized loungers, dining set furniture, a large bathtub, and private bathroom facilities.




Grand Water Villa with Pool
Grand Water Villa with Pool
Count
28
Area
112 sqm
Capacity
3 Adults or 2 Adults, 2 Children
Private Pool
Yes
This villa is located on an island, featuring a private pool and direct steps leading to the lagoon. Outside, a spacious deck includes a super-sized sofa bed, dining area, and sun loungers. The bedroom boasts a king-size bed and a sofa bed with recessed design, while the bathroom is a standalone space offering views of the Indian Ocean. The overall layout closely resembles that of the six-star sister island's Luvuli Water Villa, providing more complete privacy and superior scenic views compared to standard water villas.




Prestige Jacuzzi Water Villa
Prestige Jacuzzi Water Villa
Count
5
Area
123 sqm
Capacity
3 Adults or 2 Adults, 2 Children
Private Pool
No
This room type features a water-based residence with a spacious sun deck and a hot tub facing the sunrise, offering a private and relaxing retreat. The separate living area meets indoor activity needs, while the luxurious bathroom boasts natural lighting. Located in a lagoon area that can be used as a natural swimming pool, the open-air hot tub on the deck helps relieve fatigue. This room type is ideal for couples seeking independent accommodation; data from 2023 shows that bookings by travelers from Europe and North America exceed the average.




Two Bedroom Beach Suite
Two Bedroom Beach Suite
Count
370
Area
293 sqm
Capacity
6 Adults or 4 Adults, 2 Children
Private Pool
Yes
This two-bedroom suite features two king-size bedrooms with direct beach access and a spacious outdoor bathroom. The living area extends onto a seaside balcony equipped with sun loungers and a small swimming pool. Located on the beachfront above the Maldives lagoon, the room offers an expansive private beach and panoramic views of the Indian Ocean, accommodating up to six guests (four adults and two children).




Presidential Water Suite 02 Bedroom
Presidential Water Suite 02 Bedroom
Count
2
Area
272 sqm
Capacity
6 Adults or 4 Adults, 2 Children
Private Pool
Yes
The Presidential Water Suite is located at the end of the pier, featuring two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a living room with panoramic lagoon views. An expansive outdoor deck includes a shower area, dining zone, and relaxation space. One bedroom has a king-sized bed, while the other offers twin beds. Positioned near the beach, the suite shifts slightly with the tide, offering convenient access to the resort's main facilities or direct immersion in the lagoon environment. This suite provides generous indoor space combined with a vast deck pool.




Romantic Beach Villa with Pool
Romantic Beach Villa with Pool
Count
5
Area
91 sqm
Capacity
2 Adults
Private Pool
Yes
This villa is located on a pristine white-sand beach in the Maldives, adjacent to crystal-clear turquoise waters and accessible by foot. The outdoor terrace features a small swimming pool and ample open space perfect for relaxing in the sunshine.




Romantic Water Villa with Pool
Romantic Water Villa with Pool
Count
5
Area
112 sqm
Capacity
2 Adults
Private Pool
Yes
These seaside villas offer spacious accommodations, designed with practicality and comfort in mind. Each villa features a private plunge pool that leads directly to the sea. The architectural layout supports outdoor activities on private decks, making them ideal for couples.
