Nika Island Resort & Spa Maldives is a tropical island resort with Italian management. It has been owned by the company "Intravco" for over 20 years. Guests of the island can enjoy a relaxed vacation in exclusive villas with private beaches. The island offers a cozy atmosphere with excellent service and friendly staff. The resort's name comes from the ancient Bengal fig tree, called "Nika indivehi" in the Maldivian language, which grows on the island.
The resort features a diving center where guests can receive training under the guidance of certified instructors. For experienced divers, there are excursions to explore the habitats of rays, sharks, and sea turtles. During dives, one can discover sunken shipwrecks, explore caves, and admire the beauty of corals.
The Lotus Spa center consists of 8 pavilions, each named after Italian landmarks. Guests can experience Ayurvedic secrets at "Rialto Bridge" and "Bridge of Sighs," enjoy Eastern therapies at "St. Mark's Square" and "Ca' d'Oro," relax in the sauna and spa pool at "Casin dei Nobili," indulge in aromatherapy at "Frezzerie" and "Mercerie" pavilions, and undergo beauty treatments at the "Bridge of Tits."
The resort offers various water sports, including windsurfing, water skiing, wakeboarding, and more. It was honored with the TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Award in 2015.
The hotel is located on Kudafoludhoo Island in the Northern Ari Atoll, approximately 85 km from Male International Airport. The island's size is 330m x 200m, and the transfer from the airport is a 25-minute hydroplane ride available only during daylight hours.
Nika Island Resort & Spa Maldives offers its guests a secluded experience in villas with private beach areas and an authentic tropical paradise atmosphere. There is an uninhabited island near Nika where guests can arrange a romantic dinner or sunbathe during the day.
The resort is suitable for family and romantic getaways, with sandy beaches (special footwear recommended in some areas) and diving courses available for children aged 8 and above.
The rooms are equipped with amenities like WIFI, air conditioning, a safe, a mini-bar, a TV, tea/coffee facilities, and a hairdryer. Beach towels are provided.
Hotel facilities include the Lotus SPA center, wedding ceremonies, two restaurants, two bars/cafes, a souvenir boutique, a museum, a library, a diving center, excursions, and sports and entertainment options like diving, fishing, volleyball, table tennis, and more.
Nika Restaurant, the main eatery, primarily offers Italian and Mediterranean cuisine and operates both as a buffet and a la carte for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Bepi Bar, resembling a Maldivian fishing boat, offers refreshing ocean air and a variety of drinks and cocktails. Coffee Shop serves aromatic coffee.
Guests can enjoy candlelit dinners on the villa's beach or on a nearby deserted island. Once a week, there's a traditional dinner featuring local cuisine and barbecues. The island's wine cellar offers more than 100 wine varieties.
Meal options at the resort include Full Board (FB) and All-Inclusive (AI).