UD Rating - 5 Stars

Year Round

15 Hours

All Levels

From £2300

Sun Siyam Vilu Reef

A refined Maldivian escape blending barefoot luxury, tranquillity and marine adventure.

Sun Siyam Vilu Reef is a luxury boutique island resort located in the Dhaalu Atoll, Maldives, surrounded by powder-white beaches, turquoise lagoons and one of the region’s most vibrant house reefs. Designed as an intimate tropical hideaway, the resort combines laid-back barefoot luxury with warm Maldivian hospitality, creating a peaceful and romantic atmosphere ideal for couples, honeymooners and leisure travellers alike.

The resort features a collection of elegant beach villas and overwater villas, including options with private pools, outdoor bathrooms and direct lagoon access. Accommodation blends contemporary comfort with island-inspired design, offering spacious interiors, private terraces and panoramic ocean or beach views that enhance the secluded island experience.

Guests can enjoy a wide variety of facilities and experiences, including multiple restaurants and bars, wellness treatments at the spa, private cinema experiences under the stars and a range of water sports. The resort is especially renowned for its excellent snorkelling and diving, with a colourful house reef located just offshore and easy access to coral gardens, shipwrecks and rich marine life including reef fish, turtles and sharks.

Activities such as traditional Maldivian fishing trips, local island visits, dolphin cruises and sandbank excursions allow guests to immerse themselves in the culture and natural beauty of the Maldives, while personalised service and curated experiences add to the resort’s boutique appeal.

With its intimate size, spectacular reef and balance of relaxation and adventure, Sun Siyam Vilu Reef offers a refined island escape in one of the Maldives’ most picturesque atolls.

Board Basis

Bed & Breakfast Daily breakfast
Half Board Daily breakfast and dinner
Full Board Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner
All Inclusive Dine Around Daily breakfast, lunch, dinner and selected beverages along with other outlet benefits
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Beach Villa

The Beach Villas measure approximately 76 m² and feature one king-size bed, accommodating up to 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children. Tucked among tropical greenery just steps from the beach, they offer a private terrace and a tropical indoor-outdoor bathroom.

  • Mini Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • T.V.
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Private Terrace
  • WC/Shower
  • Desk
  • Open Air Shower
  • Bathtub
  • Open air en-suite bathroom
  • Wi-Fi
  • Sun loungers
  • Sofa beds
  • Table and Chairs
  • Wardrobe
  • Ceiling fan
  • Safe
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Deluxe Beach Villa

The Deluxe Beach Villas measure approximately 76 m² and include one king-size bed, accommodating up to 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children. Designed with a relaxed island style, they feature a pergola with a swing bed and a spacious tropical indoor-outdoor bathroom.

  • Mini Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • T.V.
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Private Terrace
  • WC/Shower
  • Desk
  • Open Air Shower
  • Bathtub
  • Open air en-suite bathroom
  • Wi-Fi
  • Sun loungers
  • Sofa beds
  • Table and Chairs
  • Wardrobe
  • Ceiling fan
  • Safe
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Beach Villa with Pool

The Beach Villas with Pool measure approximately 78 m² and include one king-size bed, accommodating up to 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children. Positioned directly on the beachfront, they feature a private swimming pool, furnished terrace, and tropical indoor-outdoor living spaces.

  • Mini Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • T.V.
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Private Terrace
  • Swimming Pool
  • WC/Shower
  • Desk
  • Open Air Shower
  • Bathtub
  • Open air en-suite bathroom
  • Wi-Fi
  • Sun loungers
  • Sofa beds
  • Table and Chairs
  • Wardrobe
  • Ceiling fan
  • Safe
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Sunset Reef Villa

The Sunset Reef Villas measure approximately 78 m² and include one king-size bed, accommodating up to 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child. Positioned for panoramic sunset views, they feature a private sundeck and direct lagoon access from the villa.

  • Mini Bar
  • En-suite Bathroom
  • Air conditioning
  • T.V.
  • Iron and ironing board
  • WC/Shower
  • Private Sundeck
  • Desk
  • Bathtub
  • Wi-Fi
  • Sun loungers
  • Sofa beds
  • Wardrobe
  • Sunrise and sunset view
  • Ceiling fan
  • Safe
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Water Villa with Pool

The Water Villas with Pool measure approximately 90 m² and feature one king-size bed, accommodating up to 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child. Set above the lagoon, they include a private infinity plunge pool, overwater hammock, and spacious sundeck for relaxed outdoor living.

  • Mini Bar
  • En-suite Bathroom
  • Air conditioning
  • T.V.
  • Hammock
  • Iron and ironing board
  • WC/Shower
  • Private Sundeck
  • Desk
  • Bathtub
  • Private infinity pool
  • Wi-Fi
  • Sun loungers
  • Sofa beds
  • Wardrobe
  • Ceiling fan
  • Safe

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Sun Diving School

Sun Siyam Vilu Reef Maldives Resort

The Sun Diving School is a PADI Golden Palm 5 Star facility located on the centre of the Island next to the north side of the main restaurant. The centre has a large and convenient reception area, an office, two air conditioned classrooms, compressor facilities and a spacious wet room. The two new Bauer Verticus compressors and a separate Nitrox allows you to enjoy longer dives so you can make the most out of your time in the Maldives enjoying its underwater delights.

The dive sites around Sun Siyam Vilu Reef Resort have everything to offer, from easy long reef diving with the possibility to see whale sharks, tuna, sharks, eagle rays, mantas and turtles on thila and giri dives with stunning coral formations and an amazing variety of reef fish and gobies.

The dive centre offers two tank boat dives in the morning with a departure at 9 o’clock and one tank boat dive in the afternoon leaving at 15:30. Experienced divers have the opportunity to dive at any time independently either in the lagoon or at the house reef.

Please Note:

The Maldivian Government has implemented a 17% TGS (Tourism Goods and Services Tax) and will be charged to all clients for all services provided at the resort, which will also include additional diving services. Pre-booked diving rates may include this charge.



PADI Open Water Diver (Inc Equipment)

This is the most popular dive program in the world! And can be your chance to have a lifetime of intense adventures.

The PADI Open Water Diver course consists of three main phases:

Knowledge Development ( online, independent study or in a classroom) to understand basic principles of scuba diving
Confined Water Dives to learn basic scuba skills
Open Water Dives to use your skills and explore!

PADI Discover Scuba Diving

This course is a subset of the PADI Open Water Diver course. If you're short on time but really want to become a diver, the PADI Scuba Diver rating might be right for you.

The PADI Scuba Diver course consists of three main phases:

PADI Scuba Diver to Open Water Upgrade

This program will allow you to dive to depths of 18 metres and achieve the most popular dive program in the world!

From the beginning to end of the course, you will learn the fundamentals of scuba diving, including areas such as dive equipment and techniques that will give you the confidence and skill to become a responsible diver.

PADI Open Water Referral

This is the most popular dive program in the world! And can be your chance to have a lifetime of intense adventures.

From the beginning to end of the course, you will learn the fundamentals of scuba diving, including areas such as dive equipment and techniques that will give you the confidence and skill to become a responsible diver.

You attain this rating by completing five pool dives and a number of knowledge development sessions with a final exam (which is not rocket science its just diving) and by completing four open water dives.

PADI Bubblemaker

Experience scuba diving under the direct supervision of a PADI Pro. Take your first breaths underwater in water shallower than 2 metres/6ft. For children who are at least 8 years old.

Bubble makers get a chance to: