Anantara Spa at Anantara Dhigu combines the quintessential overwater Maldives setting with the Asian wellness traditions for which Anantara has become known.

Six overwater treatment suites form the heart of the spa, complemented by two open-air overwater salas dedicated to Thai massage, a facial room, beauty salon and hair salon. Indoor and outdoor showers add to the connection with the tropical surroundings.

Treatments are designed around both relaxation and holistic wellbeing. Ayurvedic influences sit alongside contemporary massage and beauty therapies, while individual programmes can incorporate nutrition guidance, exercise and consultations with wellness practitioners.

There is also a strong sense of place. The Dhigu Healing Massage uses local coconut oil alongside classic and holistic massage techniques, while the Couples Sunset Ritual takes place in an open-air sala as the sun descends over the Indian Ocean. The longer Romantic Indulgence journey combines a coconut body scrub, Swedish-style massage with warm coconut oils and a candlelit milk bath.

Guests wanting wellness to become a more substantial part of their holiday can choose dedicated retreat packages. Anantara’s Spa Pamper & Wellness Retreat, for example, combines accommodation and dining with massages, a wellness assessment, yoga or personal training and daily group wellness activities.

Anantara Dhigu’s longevity is also notable. While newer and increasingly elaborate spas continue to open across the Maldives, it remains a regular World Spa Awards contender and was once again nominated for Maldives’ Best Resort Spa in 2025.

Its combination of Thai traditions, Ayurvedic influences, Maldivian ingredients and a beautiful overwater location gives the spa a particularly strong sense of identity.