Niyama Private Islands Completes Renovation, Expands Travel Options in Maldives

By Ivan PetrenkoJul 17, 2025 17:29 PMNews
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Renovated villas offer enhanced comfort and style. Source: unsplash

Niyama Private Islands Maldives, located on the connected islands of Play and Chill in Dhaalu Atoll, recently finished a major renovation. The project updated both accommodations and public spaces to better meet current traveler preferences. The renovation involved expanding both indoor and outdoor living areas, installing smart climate and entertainment systems, and refreshing leisure and dining spaces. The focus of these changes is to provide a cozy yet versatile setting, letting visitors experience both the outdoors and modern conveniences.

The redesigned villas now feature larger living spaces that seamlessly connect indoor and outdoor areas. Shared spaces have been updated to make it easier for guests to get around while also providing more privacy. Key updates include:

  • Expanded indoor and outdoor living areas
  • Reorganized leisure and dining zones to improve movement and privacy
  • New dining venues located in distinctive natural surroundings

These improvements accommodate a variety of travel preferences, from quiet retreats to family-oriented visits, while maintaining the resort’s secluded atmosphere.

Aerial view of Niyama Private Islands Maldives with white sand beaches, turquoise water, and overwater villas
New beachfront villas offer added privacy. Source: Minor Hotels

Nearby, travelers have the opportunity to visit several natural attractions. Maafushi Dhiggaru Falhu is a secluded sandbank surrounded by shallow, clear waters, perfect for day trips with swimming, picnicking, and birdwatching. Fushi Kandu is a dive site recognized for its strong currents and a variety of marine species, including manta rays and reef sharks. Situated close to the shore, Valla Reef is known for favorable snorkeling, especially during morning hours with optimal visibility.

Additional natural attractions around Dhaalu Atoll include Kudahuvadhoo Channel, which is known for frequent dolphin sightings in deeper waters. Hulhi Bay offers tranquil waters and modest reef systems, which are well-suited for underwater photographers and novice snorkelers. Kandima Sandbank is a temporary sand formation appearing during low tide, allowing visitors to walk along an isolated beach and enjoy quiet coastal surroundings away from busier areas.

Solitary umbrella on Kandima Sandbank surrounded by turquoise waters and blue sky
Kandima Sandbank adds exclusive escape option. Source: pixabay

These natural locations provide a range of outdoor activities that complement a stay at Niyama Private Islands Maldives without requiring long-distance travel. These sites provide opportunities for both water activities and quiet natural surroundings, attracting travelers looking to balance resort amenities with less frequented areas of the Maldives.

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