Sun Siyam Resorts don’t just do paradise beaches and luxurious stays, they’re all about big adventures for families. Meet the truly Maldivian hospitality group creating island magic.
Siyam World, Sun Siyam Resorts
Discover true Maldivian hospitality with Sun Siyam Resorts
Sun Siyam Resorts are a proudly Maldivian group of properties with five private island resorts in the Maldives, and a boutique beach retreat on the east coast of Sri Lanka. While each resort has its unique charms, they have plenty in common too. Like stunningly designed and spacious villas, brilliant kids’ clubs, accessible water adventures and exciting excursions, and famously warm Maldivian hospitality.
And because Sun Siyam Resorts are all about adventures, you’ll find a whole host of activities dedicated to keeping the children in your group entertained. From kids’ clubs and wellness activities to exploring the tropical nature all around, happy kids mean that adults get to live it up too. And whether that’s relaxing in an award-winning spa, having cocktails at a cool lounge or trying watersports from scuba to see-through paddleboards, you’ll find plenty to do.
In even better news for families? Great value for money packages with 24-hour, all inclusive benefits and meal plans across all Sun Siyam Resorts, and kids of 15 and under staying and eating free.
Koamas Kidz Club, Sun Siyam Iru Fushi
Choose the perfect Sun Siyam Resort for your family
Since opening its first resort (Sun Siyam Vilu Reef in 1998), the Sun Siyam Resorts portfolio has expanded to include 4-star kids’ paradise Sun Siyam Olhuveli, and the 5-star resorts of Sun Siyam Iru Fushi, Sun Siyam Iru Veli, plus latest addition Siyam World. Then there’s the boutique beach retreat of Sun Siyam Pasikudah on the east coast of Sri Lanka, where you can see elephants in the wild and enjoy a host of UNESCO Heritage sites.
Each resort showcases its idyllic location and character through a bespoke programme of island and underwater experiences, from rotating international chef residencies to ocean adventures, and wellness activities for kids and grown-ups.
So, once you’ve decided which of the Sun Siyam Resorts is the perfect pick for your family, you’ll be able to enjoy supreme relaxation, all the fun you can possibly handle, and enriching cultural experiences at any time of year – including the quieter, more competitively-priced low season from June to October.
Sun Siyam Iru Fushi, Noonu Atoll, Maldives
Island luxury for every age at Sun Siyam Iru Fushi
Sun Siyam Iru Fushi is a spectacular Indian Ocean getaway of pearly white sands, transparent seas, and lush greenery. Family villas are set around Fluid, the dedicated kids’ pool, and the free Koamas Kidz Club offers daily activities to keep little ones entertained while parents unwind.
And you’ll find unwinding is easy at the adults-only infinity pool, and also via the 160 treatments offered by the dreamy Spa by Thalgo France. The award-winning spa has 20 treatment rooms ready to soothe and revitalise holidaying parents, as well as offering tailored spa sessions for kids.
For families with older children, the iconic overwater villas will score you lots of cool parent points. As will snorkelling at Nemo’s Reef, where kids can explore the vibrant underwater world safely, including frequent turtle-spotting. For older kids and teens, scuba diving experiences are a thrilling window into more of the Maldives’ spectacular marine life, and just a short speedboat ride from the resort.
The dine-around programme includes 16 restaurants and bars, from the overwater French bistro Flavours to authentic Maldivian seafood at Islander’s Grill.
Best of all, kids under 15 stay and eat free, making a luxury escape more affordable than you might think.
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Pool, Siyam World, Noonu Atoll, Maldives
Anything is possible at Siyam World, the playground of non-stop fun
Siyam World is known as the Maldives’ most exciting playground for good reason. This all inclusive resort is home to the Indian Ocean’s largest floating water park, Siyam Water World, and free for all kids staying at the resort. If you’ve a need for speed, it’s also home to the country’s first electric go-kart track, and a horse ranch for riding along the beach like a movie and introducing kids to cute Marwari ponies. Budding football players will love the ultimate football camps with legends and stars in charge of training, which run throughout the year.
Overwater villas with slides into the ocean are as dreamy as they sound, while electric Moke cars make exploring the island fun as well as effortless. You can ride a jet car over the aquamarine waves, hop in a Seabreacher (a California-designed, semi-submersible vessel ideal for exploring this translucent wonderland), or take your teens for the world’s first underwater jet-pack experience with Cudajet.
If you’ve any energy left over after all those adventures, nights are just as much fun at Siyam World, with evening entertainment ranging from fire dances and aerial silk acrobats to glow parties and belly dancing. Or relax on a sunset dolphin cruise, included for free on family holidays, as is the kids’ club, which offers everything from kids’ yoga to learning Dhivehi.
There’s complimentary windsurfing as well as pool-scuba and marine biology talks, and to enjoy the crystal-clear seas in a more meditative way, why not try the resort’s free-of-charge see-through paddleboards and canoes?
Waterslides from your room, and world-class dining
In a perk that kids will love, every room comes with a water slide into the Indian Ocean. Bigger groups and special occasion holidaymakers will particularly love the luxury Beach Houses with their private pools and spacious interiors. As an added incentive, if you stay five nights or more, you’ll also be able to catch a free a seaplane flight in Siyam World’s Maldivian-painted aircraft – well worth it!
As for dining: you’ll have unlimited access to 18 restaurants and bars, where everything from gourmet dining to casual beachside snacks is included in the premium all inclusive plan. From cool cocktail bars with mocktails for kids, and international themes from all over the world, there’s something for everyone.
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Sun Siyam Olhuveli, South Malé Atoll, Maldives
Sun Siyam Olhuveli: the underwater adventure paradise
Perfect for a Maldives adventure which won’t break the bank, the multi-island Sun Siyam Olhuveli offers all inclusive options across 17 restaurants and bars, making it one of the best-value family destinations in the Maldives. Up to two kids aged 15 and under can stay and eat free when sharing a villa with two adults, and like all Sun Siyam Resorts in the Maldives, Sun Siyam Olhuveli is known for its family-friendly nature, and stunning design.
The resort is home to one of the best water sports centres in the Maldives, offering fun as well as expert instruction for kids, with a pristine house reef to explore. Snorkelling with dolphins, manta rays, nurse sharks and also shipwrecks are among the ocean experiences on offer. And as its three islands are connected by bridges, you’ll find sheltered lagoons perfect for paddleboarding, kayaking, and kite-surfing.
Sun Siyam Olhuveli is well known for its kids’ club, and with good reason. Maakaana Kidz Club (for 3 to 12 year olds) mixes creative play and learning with outdoor adventures, in a custom built clubhouse complete with children’s pool and playground.
Manta rays are also known to visit the resort at night, a magical experience for kids and everyone lucky enough to spot them. Perhaps they’re attracted by the lively scene on land – with cool cocktail bars and DJs spinning tunes of an evening, surrounded by spectacular views.
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Sun Siyam Pasikudah, Pasikudah, Sri Lanka
Sun Siyam Pasikudah: a boutique escape in Sri Lanka
You don’t have to be in the Maldives to enjoy the Sun Siyam Resorts hospitality, as you’ll discover at Sun Siyam Pasikudah: a newly-redesigned boutique retreat on the Sri Lankan east coast. It’s a wonderfully intimate setting with just 34 private pavilions, set on acres of untouched beach with access to a pristine reef. Beach dinners are just one of the ways to enjoy the tranquil setting here, and the perfect way to relax after seeing some Sri Lankan sights.
Visits to the Mahaoya Hot Springs, temples and nearby villages are just some of the amazing excursions on offer. Don’t miss the incredible Minneriya National Park, where, as well as a high chance of spotting native Sri Lankan elephants, you’ll find diverse bird species, buffalo, crocodiles, and leopards – a wildlife dream for nature lovers.
Iconic animals are also in evidence during the whale-watching trips off Trincomalee. While budding chefs can join a local market tour and take a cooking class to discover the flavours of Sri Lankan cuisine. For a tour that older kids will appreciate, you can rent bikes and cycle through the ancient kingdom of Polonnaruwa, an archaeological marvel with tombs, temples, and stone sculptures. Or be awed by the UNESCO-listed Rangiri Dambulla Cave Temple, dating back to the 2nd century BC, which has breathtaking Buddhist murals and sculptures for an evocative glimpse into the past.