Discover your own personal paradise in the Indian Ocean

Choosing the perfect tropical island destination for a summer holiday or winter sun escape is one of life’s more enjoyable dilemmas, and if you are considering a getaway in the Indian Ocean, Sun Siyam Resorts will ensure a special experience for every guest. With six resorts in its portfolio – five in the Maldives and one on the east coast of Sri Lanka – this luxury group offers perfectly tailored and effortlessly stylish holidays, whether you are travelling as a couple, a family, or with a group of friends. 

Each resort has its own individual character, with a strong sense of place (the group is Maldivian-owned and deeply rooted in the islands), and a range of unique and personalised experiences that promise memorable experiences for all their visitors. Sun Siyam Iru Veli and Sun Siyam Vilu Reef are particularly popular with couples and honeymooners, while the larger resorts at Sun Siyam Iru Fushi, Sun Siyam Olhuveli and Siyam World provide an array of amenities and adventurous activities that make them perfect for families or larger groups. The boutique Sun Siyam Pasikudah, meanwhile, on the quiet east coast of Sri Lanka, is a brilliant destination for those wishing to immerse themselves in the cultural attractions of this fascinating island.

The Maldives has long been a popular destination for honeymoons and romantic retreats, and at Sun Siyam Iru Veli, it is not hard to see why this has such appeal. With a peaceful location in Dhaalu Atoll, a 40-minute seaplane ride from the main airport at Malé, the resort’s 125 beach and overwater suites (each with its own private freshwater pool) are stylish places to unwind. Signing up to the generous Premium All-Inclusive Signature Plan makes it wonderfully easy to relax, as abundant dining options are available at Iru Veli’s six restaurants and bars, while activities such as watersports and sunset cruises are also included. Sun Siyam Resorts is especially good at coming up with unusual experiences you are sure to remember, such as private Robinson Crusoe-style picnics and cinema nights under the vast, star-studded sky. 

Pioneering wellness and health programmes are increasingly attracting visitors to the Maldives, and at Sun Siyam Iru Fushi, you will find an award-winning sanctuary in The Spa by Thalgo France. Choose from an astonishing range of 140 restorative treatments, or indulge in a five- or 10-day package that allows you to experience the best of these therapies on a daily basis. Traditions from all around the world, from Japanese shiatsu to ancient Ayurvedic medicine, inspire the treatment menu, which includes massages, facials, wraps, scrubs and baths. Families will also find plenty to discover and enjoy at Iru Fushi, including Maldivian cooking classes, tree planting experiences, a playful and friendly kids’ club, and 14 restaurants and bars offering delicious dishes that will cater to every taste and desire. 

Meanwhile, for those who are travelling with a large group of friends with a wide variety of preferences and priorities, Siyam World is a place that offers an incredible range of choices and is a veritable playground for sun-seeking, fun-loving travellers. This expansive resort takes pride in being the first to offer a wealth of memorable activities: it has the world’s first underwater jet-pack, for example, and the Maldives’ first Seabreacher, a two-person semi-submersible craft, so you can explore the crystal-clear tropical waters in unforgettable style. Among the other surprising elements at the resort is a horse ranch and a floating water park, while the overwater villas even have their own slides. There are 18 categories of villa, offering accommodation to suit any group of guests – at the top of the range is the expansive Beach House Collection with 24 multi-bedroom residences. If you fall in love with this very uniquely special place and are tempted to return again and again, then there is even the opportunity to buy your own villa or residence! 

While many might imagine that a Maldivian holiday is simply an opportunity to sink into a sun lounger and enjoy the sand and sea, Sun Siyam Resorts offer so much more than this, with a multitude of extraordinary moments that every visitor will remember fondly long after they have returned home. The only choice that remains for you to make is which of the six inviting resorts you wish to visit first.

Sun Siyam Resorts is offering special deals for travel in 2023 for House & Garden readers. Use codes HGUKIRUVELI or HGUKIRUFUSHI to save 15% on the best available website rates for stays of longer than five nights at Sun Siyam Iru Veli or Sun Siyam Iru Fushi and receive a complimentary spa treatment. Book directly at sunsiyam.com to use these codes on stays from 1st June until 15th December 2023. You can also enjoy 15% off stays of five nights or more in villas of two or more bedrooms at the Beach House Collection at Siyam World with code HGUKTBHC, for travel between 1st June and 31st October 2023. Book between May 15th and July 31st to take advantage of these offers.