In a milestone moment for the resort, Sun Siyam Vilu Reef has unveiled its new Ocean Signature Villas with Pool and Slide during an exclusive launch event attended by local media, partners and invited vip guests. The unveiling was led by Sun Siyam Founder and Chairman, Ahmed Siyam Mohamed, who introduced the resort's most ambitious villa transformation to date. Sun Siyam Vilu Reef, part of Sun Siyam's Privé Collection, has added 50 new overwater villas collectively known as the Ocean Signature Villas with Pool and Slide, comprising 48 one bedroom and two two- bedroom retreats. Marking the resort's most significant transformation in years and its boldest design statement to date, this new chapter invites guests into a world where the playful and the peaceful coexist, elevated by warm Maldivian hospitality and experiences rooted in genuine island sophistication.
Designed for those who seek both connection and space, the Ocean Signature Villas with Pool and Slide are available in one and two-bedroom configurations and command the finest lagoon vistas and uninterrupted sunrise to sunset views. Whether travelling as a couple or a family, the setting feels equally suited to quiet seclusion and shared adventure. Inside, the interiors are as considered as the setting. A hidden privacy divider and expansive lounge with 65" display sit alongside a discreet integrated pantry for effortless in-villa dining. Dramatic arch details run throughout, and the layout flows naturally from the bedroom through to the dressing area and into an open-plan bathroom complete with a freestanding tub and dual vanities. Each bedroom has its own private en- suite and 50" TV for quieter moments.
"Sun Siyam Vilu Reef holds a special place in our story as the resort that began our hospitality journey. Seeing this transformation come to life is incredibly meaningful. These new Ocean Signature Villas represent our commitment to continually evolving while remaining true to the warmth, authenticity and spirit that define the Maldivian experience. Today marks not only the unveiling of a new villa category, but the beginning of a new chapter for Vilu Reef." said Ahmed Siyam Mohamed, Founder and Chairman of Sun Siyam.
Outside, the sun-drenched decks are a destination in their own right. A signature overwater hammock looks out across the lagoon, a secluded pool offers a more private place to unwind, and an exhilarating 11-metre water slide provides the kind of moment that tends to feature heavily in the holiday recap. It is a rare balance to strike, genuine luxury that also knows how to have fun.
Aiming to introduce a refined design language to the resort, Sun Siyam partnered with international interior design consultants Lee McNichol and Jose Rivero who are the Founders and Creative Directors of the London-based Studio Sixty7, to lead the transformation in bringing this distinctive concept to life. The interiors are defined by a rich aesthetic character, where natural textures and softly sculpted curves mirror the movement and serenity of the azure Maldivian waters.
Officially unveiled on 15th June by Sun Siyam Founder and Chairman Hon. Ahmed Siyam Mohamed during the resort's exclusive A New Rhythm of the Reef" launch event, the Ocean Signature Villas signal a bold new chapter for Sun Siyam Vilu Reef. Blending imaginative design, immersive experiences and heartfelt Maldivian hospitality, they introduce a fresh rhythm to island living while honouring the spirit that has defined the resort since its beginnings.
About Sun Siyam Vilu Reef
Sun Siyam Vilu Reef has been welcoming guests longer than almost anywhere else in the collection. And it shows, in the best possible way. This is an island with soul: intimate, unhurried, and steeped in the kind of Maldivian warmth that never dates. Guests come for the sun-lit seclusion, the 24-hour All-Inclusive, and the iridescent house reef; they return for something harder to name. Perhaps it is the spa rituals drawn from traditional technique. Perhaps it’s the experiences that draw from our Maldivian roots or the six dining venues that take you across the globe. Or perhaps it is simply the feeling, from the very first moment, of coming home. Sun Siyam Vilu Reef, the original Siyam hotel, is located on the private island of Meedhuffushi in the South Nilandhe Atoll.
About Sun Siyam
Founded in 1990 by Ahmed Siyam Mohamed, Sun Siyam Resorts is a proudly Maldivian hospitality group built on a deep connection to the islands and their people. From its humble beginnings, shaped by a culture of open-hearted hospitality where every visitor was welcomed as family, the group has grown to become one of the Maldives’ most sought-after resort brands.
The resort journey began with the opening of Sun Siyam Vilu Reef in 1998, followed by steady expansion to a collection of six properties across the Maldives and Sri Lanka, including its newest addition, Siyam World, launched in 2021. Unified under The House of Siyam, the portfolio spans three collections: Luxury (Sun Siyam Iru Fushi), Lifestyle (Sun Siyam Olhuveli and Siyam World), and Privé (Sun Siyam Iru Veli, Sun Siyam Vilu Reef, and Sun Siyam Pasikudah in Sri Lanka).
Anchored in the brand purpose The Home of the Maldivian Spirit, Sun Siyam blends heartfelt island soul with imaginative Signature Experiences such as Insta Villa, the Maldives’ first over-water photo studio, and Maldivian Roots, a weekly celebration of heritage and flavour. Every booking also supports marine conservation and community initiatives through the Sun Siyam Care programme.
Photo credits: Sun Siyam
