This guide
includes most of the resorts that the Maldives has to offer. Click
on the resort you are interested in to find out more:
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Angsana Resort
& Spa Maldives
Angsana
is located in the Ihuru islands (North Male Atoll) and is a short 14
km distance from the capital of Male.
The resort
contains 45 villas - some of the nice features of these include
thatched roofs, individual private gardens and pleasant verandas.
Guests can choose between deluxe beachfront villas and standard
beachfront villas.
Ihuru has a
great reputation for having some of the finest house reefs in the
Maldives and so is a good destination for those wanting to do a bit
of diving and snorkelling.
The spa at
Angsana offers a wide range of treatments including facials,
massages and various others.
Asdu Sun Island
Maldives
Asdu Sun
Island is a three star resort with 30 rooms located in the Kaafu
(Male) Atoll.
While
it may not be one of the more luxurious choices, Asdu Sun Island
does offer the usual range of activities including diving, canoeing,
snorkelling, fishing and more.
Additional
facilities include a reading library where guests can take out books
to read by the beach plus a video hall and internet surfing.
Bandos Island
Resort Maldives
The
Bandos resort has 225 guestrooms of varying types - guests can
choose from standard, deluxe, garden villas, Jacuzzi beach villas,
and water villas. The resort is located in the North Male atoll.
Bandos first
opened in 1972 although it has grown considerably since then to
become one of the largest Maldives resorts with facilities to match.
For example, just some of the facilities include tennis courts, a
coffee shop (and five restaurants), a disco & bar, gym &
sauna, pool room, a couple of swimming pools, beauty salon as well
as a spa offering massages.
The diving
facilities are good with a diving school offering diving courses.
Banyan Tree
The Banyan
Tree is another luxurious resort set in the North Male atoll. The
resort offers five different types of rooms from standard to ocean
view villas. There’s a choice of four restaurant and bars, a very
good spa, and excellent recreation facilities including diving,
snorkelling & deep sea fishing to name but a few.
Baros Island
Resort Maldives
Located in North Male Atoll, Baros is just
a 20 minute speedboat ride from Male airport. The resort offers
three types of accommodation - water villas, baros villas and deluxe
villas.
There are
several bars & restaurants offering a wide selection of
continental & oriental cuisines.
The
recreational facilities at Baros are huge, and aside from the
standard diving & snorkelling options offered at practically all
resorts, Baros offers several additional services - badminton,
aerobics and cycling are just a few of these.
Bathala Island
Resort Maldives
Certainly one
of the smaller resorts located in the Ari Atoll, Bathala is well
regarded by divers.
The 4 star
resort contains 37 cottages and is better suited to those who do not
plan to do much other than laze away.
Biyadhoo Island
Resort Maldives
Biyadhoo
is located on the Kaafu Atoll (South Male Atoll) is a four star
resort containing a total of 96 rooms. The resort is highly regarded
as a good place for diving and snorkeling. Certainly an island for
those looking for water sports and activity in addition to the
spectacular scenery that the Maldives offers.
Boduhithi Island
Resort Maldives
This
club style resort with over 80 rooms is a particular favourite with
Italian clientele. As you would expect, this means a high number of
available activities and all the fine Italian dining you can handle.
The staff are also predominantly Italian.
Boduhithi is
located in the North Atoll (Kaafu) and has an official rating of
four stars.
Bolifushi Island
Resort Maldives
Located in
the South Male Atoll, about 12km Southwest of Male this 4 star rated
resort has three types of rooms - Boli, Beach Villa and Water Villa.
The
facilities are good and offer diving, snorkelling, scuba diving and
plenty of other activities. There is also good Spa.
Club Med
Farukolhufushi Maldives
Set
in the North Atoll, this island resort is very good for scuba diving
and water sports. The 4-star resort offers a wide range of facilities
and 150 rooms. There are two room types - superior, and superior
with balcony.
Tuition is
available for water-sports including windsurfing and sailing while
other activities on offer including kayaking, beach volley, soccer,
water-polo and more. The resort also offers a swimming pool, spa,
arts/crafts workshop, a TV/pool room and more.
Coco Palm
Resort & Spa Maldives
This five
star resort is located on the private island of Duikolu (Baa Atoll)
and is approximately half an hour via sea-plane from the Capital of
Male.
The
accommodation is highly luxurious and there are four types of rooms
from beach villas to the incredible lagoon palace suite.
The resort
offers several restaurants and bars, all set in highly tranquil
locations and also has a highly recommended spa.
Activities
and diving are also available with a diving school and plenty of
sports such as water-skiing, canoeing, surf-biking, sailing &
more. Tennis, badminton, volley ball are also on offer and the
resort has a gym too for the health conscious.
Cocoa Island
Maldives
Cocoa
Island is a five star resort in South Male Atoll and is
approximately 30 minutes from Male via speedboat.
The
rooms are of a high standard and come in varying types including one
and two bed villas, dhoni loft suites and dhoni standard suites.
The
main activities on offer are diving, water-sports and island
hopping.
Dhonveli Beach
& Spa Resort Maldives
Not
surprisingly, "Dhonveli" in Maldian stands for
"crystal white sand". This is a five star resort with five
different types of rooms that is located on the North Male Atoll.
The resort
has one main restaurant, the Banana Garden Restaurant but also
offers a sunset bar & coffee shop.
There are
several of the usual indoor and outdoor recreational facilities
available, including big game fishing and adventure cruising.
Floodlit tennis/badminton, carom, table tennis are a few of the more
traditional activities on offer and the resort has a gym and spa
too.
Ellaidhoo Tourist
Resort Maldives
Located on
the North Ari Atoll is the four star Ellaidhoo resort. It’s quite
a distance from Male (over an hour by speedboat although only 20
minutes via seaplane). Ellaidhoo is one of the smaller resorts and
the whole island is around 300 metres long and 280 metres wide.
There are 156
rooms split up into standard, superior and deluxe. The dining
facilities include the restaurant, coffee shop and bar.
Diving &
recreation activities are available and these include island
hopping, snorkelling safaris, morning fishing, an excursion to Male
and more. There is also a Spa.
Embudu Village
Maldives
This
four star resort is set in Kaafu Atoll and the island is just 300
metres long. There is a very easy-going feel to the island. There
are 118 rooms divided between standard, superior and water bungalow
rooms.
As you would
expect, the main activities in Embudu are diving, water sports and a
feast of additional activities normally found in Maldives resorts.
There is a
restaurant, bar and coffee shop serving a variety of food and
beverage.
Eriyadu Island
Resort Maldives
Set in the
North Male Atoll, Eriyadu is a four star resort that contains 57
superior rooms only. It’s a 45 minute transfer via speedboat from
the capital Male. It’s a 4-star resort.
There is a
restaurant, bar and coffee shop available for guests and there are
good diving facilities available as you would expect.
Filitheyo Island
Resort Maldives
Situated on
the Faafu Atoll, Filitheyo is a five star resort with 125 villas of
different types.
Filitheyo
offers a main restaurant, a couple of bars and a coffee shop and
several of the standard diving & recreational facilities are
available including cultural shows and live music too.
Four Seasons
Resort Maldives
Set in the
North Male Atoll, Four Seasons is a spectacular five star resort
with 106 rooms of various types (from standard beach villas and
beach bungalows with outdoor showers to water villas).
The resort
offers three restaurants and two bars and some of the features
include a healthy offering of vegetarian food as well as themed
nights.
The
facilities & recreational amenities are very good - as well as
the standard Maldives offerings guests can try their hand at aerial
excursions, catamaran sailing, big game fishing and island hopping.
The resort is
a half hour transfer via speedboat from Male.
Full Moon Resort
Maldives
The five star
Full Moon resort is located in the North Male Atoll and is a 20
minute speedboat ride from Male.
There
are 156 rooms - from deluxe and cottage rooms to water bungalows and
water villas. The architecture has a very traditional, wooden feel
and the accommodation is very comfortable.
No less than
five different restaurants offer a huge selection of international
cuisine and keep the guests pallets delighted at all times. There
are also three bars and a coffee shop.
While most
Maldives resorts have their own spas, the Full Moon spa is actually
located on a separate island - a delightful touch.
A good range
of activities and recreation are also on offer.
Hakuraa Club
Maldives
On the Meemu
Atoll lies the four star Hakuura Club offering either beach or water
bungalows. The resort is 130km from Male. A good range of activities
and recreation are offered.
Halaveli Holiday
Village Maldives
This is a
three star resort in the Ari Atoll offering a range of beach
bungalows. The transfer from the airport is half an hour by sea
plane or 1.5 hours via speedboat. Dhon transfers are available but
take 360 minutes.
There is a
main restaurant and bar offering a wide range of cuisine. A fair
standard or recreation and diving facilities are also available.
This is a
fair option for those with a tight budget that are looking for a
Maldives experience. While the rooms are not exactly cheap, they are
more affordable than the four and five star options available.
Helengeli Tourist
Village Maldives
Helengeli is
a four star resort that’s based in the Kaafu Atoll. There are 50
beach villas available and offers the usual choice of recreation and
activities. To name a few, they include Spa, restaurant/bar,
internet facilities, freshwater pool as well as dhoni/speedboat/seaplane
hire. There is also a dive school.
Hilton Maldives Resort & Spa
Rangali Island Maldives
The
luxurious five star Hilton is not for those with a fragile budget!
Located in the South Ari Atoll, the resort is 90km from Male
airport.
There are 150
rooms divided into standard/deluxe beach villas, water bungalows,
and sunset water villas.
The main
restaurant is the Atoll restaurant containing two open kitchens. The
sunset bar & grill is a lovely addition built over the water
with stunning views of the lagoon. You can even have a private
barbeque specially made by a resort chef.
Some
great recreational & diving activities are offered including
swimming pool, tennis courts, fitness rooms & spa and a huge
range of water & other sports.
Holiday Island Maldives
Located in
the South Ari Atoll, Holiday Island is a four star resort containing
142 super deluxe beach bungalows. It’s a two hour speedboat ride
from Male.
There are a
range of restaurants to choose from offering both western and
oriental delicacies as well as a bar and coffee shop.
Holiday
island offers the standard range of activities including diving,
snorkelling, water skiing, floodlit tennis, a gym and more.
Huvafen Fushi
Maldives
Huvafen Fushi
is a five star resort on the South Ari Atoll and it takes
approximately 30 minutes to reach from Male (speedboat). The resort
is actually set within its own lagoon and is quite a spectacle. Like
most five star resorts it’s not for those on a budget.
The
facilities and recreation options are highly impressive with 3
restaurants and a bar for residents as well as a yoga pavilion,
outdoor salt water pool as well as a fibre-optic lit indoor pool. A
gym is also available. Activities include canoeing, windsurfing,
sunset sailing, diving and the fun tube.
There
are several different types of rooms at Huvafen Fushi including
lagoon bungalows, ocean bungalows as well as beach & deluxe
bungalows.
Komandoo Island
Resort Maldives
The
four star resort of Komandoo is set in Lhaviyani Atoll and is
40minutes away from Male (via seaplane). There are 45 rooms and the
resort offers several activities including scuba diving,
windsurfing, canoeing, sailing and excursion trips available.
Komandoo
also has a main restaurant and two bars.
Kudahithi Island
Resort Maldives
This
is a tiny three star island resort that contains only seven rooms.
The Kudahithi island can be walked in circumference in under ten
minutes.
There
are very few facilities - this is a place for those who want to come
for the peace, quiet and beauty of the Maldives alone. Diving is
possible through another resort.
The
restaurant at Kudahithi Island Resort serves predominantly Italian
cuisine.
Kuramathi Blue
Lagoon Maldives
Set in the
North Ari Atoll, Kuramathi Blue Lagoon is a four star resort is a
four star resort offering 56 rooms (20 beach bungalows and 36 beach
bungalows). It’s a 25 minute transfer by seaplane (105 minutes by
speedboat).
Kuramathi
Blue Lagoon has a good range of the standard facilities found in
many of the resorts including a sauna, spa & Jacuzzi, pool,
disco, water sports & diving.
Also try
Kuramathi Village and Kuramathi Cottage & Spa.
Kuredu Island
Resort Maldives
On Lhaviyani
Atoll lies the four star Kuredu Island Resort. The resort is
approximately 80 miles from Male and is a 40 minute journey by
seaplane (4 hours via speedboat).
There are a
total of 330 rooms in Kuredu Island Resort and these are split into
the following - beach bungalows, beach villas, Jacuzzi beach villas,
sunset water villas and water villa suites.
Kuredu has an
excellent reputation as one of the best islands in the Maldives for
Diving. It also has a wealth of additional activities and facilities
for all visitors.
Dining is
also a pleasant experience with several choices of restaurant &
bars offering a wide range of cuisine.
Kurumba Maldives
A five star
resort located in the North Male Atoll and is a 15 minute speedboat
ride from the capital. This popular Maldives resort has a total of
180 rooms (various bungalows and villas).
Dining
facilities are excellent in Kurumba Island Resort Maldives - six
restaurants are offered as well as two bars to keep guests highly
satisfied in terms of choice of food as well as ambience.
Further
facilities & activities include gym, sauna, spa,
water-sports/diving, various excursions, kids clubs and more.
Laguna Maldives
Laguna is a
small island that’s well known for its snorkelling. Located in
South Male Atoll, Laguna is a four star Maldives resort offering a
choice of deluxe villas, deluxe bungalows or water suites. There are
115 room in total.
It’s a 20
minute speedboat ride to Laguna Maldives via speedboat.
Laguna is a
five star Maldives resort that offers guests a choice of five
restaurants/grills as well as four bars. The resort also offers
excellent facilities as you would expect from a five star Maldives
resort - these include superb facilities for snorkelling &
water-sports and a first class spa. Multiple excursions are also on
offer.
Lily Beach Resort
Maldives
Lily Beach is
located on the South Ari Atoll and is a half hour speedboat ride
from Male. It’s a four star resort that offers a good choice of
activities and excursions. As you might expect, the water-sports are
good and there are also opportunities to engage in beach volleyball,
surf biking, carom and much more.
There are
three main choices of rooms available in Lily Beach - deluxe suite,
water villas and superior rooms.
The
resort offers a restaurant, coffee shop and bar. Guests can also
enjoy the disco/live band, cultural shows (Bodu beru) and beach
games.
Lohifushi Island
Resort Maldives
Lohifushi
Island is in the North Male Atoll and is a half hour speedboat
transfer from Male. It’s a four star resort and is well respected
for good diving & snorkelling – excursions to nearby islands
are available and the resort offers a good choice of water sports as
well.
The resort
contains 130 rooms that are split into standard, superior, deluxe
and suites to suit a variety of tastes and budgets.
Facilities
are good - along with the usual high quality Maldives resort
offerings there is also a squash court and sports centre.
The main
eatery is the Banyan restaurant but Lohifushi also has no less than
four bars available to guests.
Makunudu Island
Maldives
This four
star resort offers 26 beach bungalows and is located in North Male
Atoll (55 minutes speedboat ride from Male).
Decent
activities and facilities are available to guests - along with
diving and surfing, residents can also partake in dolphin watching
and picnicking on a private island.
The main
restaurant is Ara Iru and there is also a bar at Makunudu Island.
Medhufushi Island
Resort Maldives
This is a
five star resort with very good facilities that is a 40 minute
seaplane transfer from Male. Medhufushi is located on Meemu Atoll
and contains 120 rooms.
The resort
offers a good range of facilities including diving, windsurfing
& many other water-based sports as well as a disco, fishing
trips and excursions.
Meedhupparu Island
Resort Maldives
In Raa Atoll
lies the four star Meedhupparu Island Resort. The transfer from Male
is 40 minutes by seaplane and the resort offers 215 beach bungalows
and an impressive list of activities.
Meeru Island
Resort Maldives
Meeru is
situated in North Male Atoll and is a 20 minute seaplane ride from
Male (or about 55 minutes by speedboat). This is a four star resort
that has 276 rooms of various types (prices at the lower end are for
standard rooms while the most expensive is the dolphin suite - about
eight times as pricey).
Meeru offers
one restaurant, three bars and a couple of coffee shops to guests -
so good food is available at practically any time.
The
facilities are also good offering the type of activities that you
would expect from a good quality Maldives resort. A few of these
include scuba diving, spa facilities, internet connections,
windsurfing and several excursions and day-trips.
Mirihi Island
Resort Maldives
Mirihi Island
Resort is located in South Ari Atoll - this is a five star resort
with just 36 rooms. It’s a 20 minute sea-plane ride from the
capital of Male.
The resort
offers two main types of rooms - beach and water bungalows.
A good number
of activities and facilities are available and Mirihi offers a good
selection of food and drink for visitors. Recreation facilities
include water sports, excursions, diving, spa and a fitness centre.
Moofushi Tourist
Resort Maldives
Moofushi is a
four star resort offering 60 rooms - it’s set in South Ari Atoll.
There are 45 beach bungalows and 17 water bungalows available to
guests.
There are two
main restaurants and two bars. Facilities include a scuba centre, a
massage centre and several excursions such as a trip to fisher-mans
island & desert island.
Nika Island Resort
Maldives
Nika Islands
is a four star resort in North Ario Atoll. The resort is a half hour
transfer by seaplane and has 36 rooms of various types.
The resort
offers a restaurant and coffee shop for guests and facilities
include an Ayurvedic centre & sports/diving centre.
Olhuveli Beach
& Spa Resort
Olhuveli is
set in South Male Atoll and is a 50 minute speedboat ride away from
Male. This is a four star resort with 125 rooms - the room types are
deluxe room, beach villa, deluxe water villa, Jacuzzi water villa,
and honeymoon water villa.
There are
three different restaurants, a poolside barbeque and two bars open
for guests.
Some of the
facilities include scuba diving, snorkelling, catamaran sailing,
windsurfing, canoeing and glass bottom boat riding. There is also a
sun spa. Excursion opportunities are good and include island
hopping, night fishing and big game fishing. Guests can also enjoy
the disco, a live band and cultural shows.
One & Only
Kanuhura Maldives
Kanuhura is
set in Lhaviyani Atoll and is a 35 minute seaplane ride from the
capital of Male. It’s a five star resort offering 100 rooms of
various types.
The diving
facilities and setting in Kanuhura are excellent - the outer reef is
incredibly deep and this means that divers are able to experience a
highly diverse range of marine life.
The Kanuhura
spa is also highly reputed - it offers a health & beauty centre
with a wide range of available treatments.
One&Only
Reethi Rah Maldives
Reethi
Rah is a five star resort set in the North Male Atoll. It has 130
rooms of various types (choose from eight types of rooms from beach
villa to grand beach suite). Reethi is a 55 minute transfer from
Male.
Reethi
offers a wide variety of restaurants and bars for guests and resort
facilities are also excellent offering a large selection of
diving/water sports as well as general activities such as excursions
and land based sports.
Palm Beach Resort
Maldives
This resort
is set in Lhaviyani resort and is located 80 miles north of the
Capital of Male. Palm beach is another of Maldives lavish five star
resorts and guests fly in from sea-plane (40 minutes from Male
International Airport).
Palm Beach
has a total of one hundred rooms - 55 deluxe, 25 deluxe superior and
20 villas.
Guests can
choose from a wide range of restaurants and bars - in fact four
restaurants and two bars.
Palm Beach
offers a good range of resort facilities including tennis, squash,
swimming (pool), beach soccer, volleyball, kite surfing, pool and
several water activities. There are also excellent diving facilities
with a multitude of diving courses available to guests.
Paradise Island
Resort and Spa Maldives
Paradise
Island is a five star resort that is set in North Male Atoll and an
hours speedboat ride from the airport.
There are a
total of 30 rooms split into superior deluxe and water bungalows.
Guests can choose from a variety of restaurants for their dining
choices and the entertainment is highly regarded with many
activities including disco, karaoke, live music, crab racing and
more.
Paradise
Island also offers a wide range of excursions - aside from many of
the standard Maldivian favourites, the resort also offers submarine
excursions, water safaris, photo flights and glass bottom boat
riding. There are also impressive facilities for water and land
based sports.
Ranveli Village
& Spa Maldives
A 30 minute
sea-plane ride from Male is the four star Ranveli Village & Spa.
The resort offers 56 rooms and a wide range of activities including
diving facilities, spa, and some land based sports such as table
tennis.
Reethi Beach
Resort Maldives
Reethi is a
four star Maldives resort that is set in the Baa Atoll. It’s a 30
minute transfer via Seaplane from Male.
There are 100
rooms that are divided into villas, deluxe villas and water villas.
The resort has a good offering of dining, excursions and typical
water-sports/diving options.
Rihiveli Beach
Resort
Rihiveli
Beach Resort is another of the Maldives four star offerings based in
South Male Atoll (45 minute speedboat transfer from the capital).
There are 48
rooms and the diving facilities are rather good with courses
available for all levels of divers. There are also many sports and
activities on offer to make this one of the livelier choices
available in the Maldives.
Royal Island
Resort & Spa Maldives
Royal Island
is a five star Maldives resort that is set in the Baa Atoll. Guests
can arrive via Seaplane (35 minutes from Male) or speedboat (2 hours
& 40 minutes).
There are 150
available rooms and the resort offers two restaurants, a coffee shop
and three bars for guests.
The resort
facilities are very good - guests can use the sauna, steam
bath, massage centre, Jacuzzi, & pool. There are a huge number
of water sports available for the more adventurous and the diving
facilities are also good. Royal Island also offers guests a wide
range of excursions - from day & night fishing to island
hopping.
Soneva Fushi
Resort Maldives
This five star resort is set in the
Baa Atoll and is a 30 minute seaplane transfer from Male. There are
65 rooms and these are split into no less than 14 different types.
Soneva Fushi
offers a wonderful Spa with a wide range of treatments. The diving
facilities are also excellent and a huge portfolio of additional
recreational activities are on offer including excursions, fishing,
ball games and more.
Soneva Gili Resort
& Spa Maldives
The Soneva
Gili resort is set in the North Male Atoll and offers 130 rooms to
guests. It’s a five star resort with appropriate facilities.
The resort
offers first class dining, diving, and entertainment to guests.
Summer Island
Village
In the Kaafu
Atoll is the three star Summer Island Village resort - it’s a 90
minute boat ride from Male and Summer Island Resort offers guests
108 rooms - either standard or water villas.
Summer
Island Village offers guests use of the Serena Spa offering a
variety of massages, body works, facials and alternative beauty
treatments.
Excursions
include a trip to the capital of Male, submarine trip, night
fishing, snorkelling and island hopping.
Guests can
also participate in sports such as badminton, volleyball and diving.
Sun Island Resort
Maldives
Sun Island is
located in South Ari Atoll and is a five star resort. Guests can
arrive via seaplane (30 minute transfer from Male) or speedboat (2
hours & 30 minutes). The resort has 350 guestrooms of various
types.
There are
excellent dining options including Italian and Thai cuisine. Sun
Island also has an excellent range of facilities and activities
including water-sports, live entertainment, excursions & land
sports.
Taj Coral Reef
Resort Maldives
Set in North
Male Atoll, the Taj Coral Reef is a five star resort containing 65
rooms. Transfer is 40 minutes from Male via speedboat. Guests can
choose between a variety of Lagoon or beach villas.
Residents can
expect a high standard of Indian & international cuisine and Taj
Coral Reef has something for everyone, from honeymooners to
experienced divers.
There are
excellent Spa, massage & beauty treatments available and the
resort offers a huge range of activities, excursions &
entertainment.
Taj Exotica Resort
and Spa Maldives
Taj Exotica
Resort & Spa is a five star set in South Male Atoll. Guests
arrive via a speedboat transfer that takes 20 minutes and can choose
from 55 rooms (various types of Beach & Lagoon villas).
Residents can
look forward to the wonderful Taj Mandara Spa for a range of
relaxing treatments. There is a PADI certified dive centre, pool,
and a good variety of additional entertainment & excursion
options.
Thudufushi Island
Resort Maldives
Thudufushi
Island is a four star resort set in South Ari Atoll. It’s a
25 minute seaplane transfer from the capital. The island contains 47
rooms for guests to inhabit.
Thulhagiri Island
Resort Maldives
The four star
Thulhagiri resort is in the North Male Atoll containing 17 water
bungalows and 55 beach bungalows. It’s a 25 minute speedboat
transfer from Male.
The dining at
Thulhagiri is highly reputed but guests will also enjoy the wide
variety of activities, excursions and water-sports available.
Vadoo Island
Resort Maldives
In South Male
Atoll is the four star Vadoo Island resort with 31 rooms. It’s a
short 15 minute trip from Male via speedboat.
This is a
smaller island that can be enjoyed by many different types of
visitors from honeymooners to divers. There is a PADI certified dive
centre and Vadoo Island Resort also offers additional water sports,
excursions and some activities.
Vakarufalhi Island
Resort Maldives
The four star
Vakarufalhi resort is set in South Ari Atoll and is a 25 minute
transfer by seaplane. There are 50 rooms available.
Dining at
Vakarufalhi is typically on a full board basis and there is a main (Ilaa)
restaurant serving the main meals although snacks are also available
at the bar.
There are
many activities & recreational facilities on offer - guests can
choose from water & land sports, cultural activities, day
excursions, snorkelling safari, morning/night fishing, dolphin
cruises and general entertainment. It’s also possible to have a
wedding. Diving courses are available and there is also a spa.
Velavaru Island
Resort Maldives
Velavaru is
one of the four star Maldives offerings. It’s based in Dhaalu
Atoll and is a 45 minute seaplane ride from Male. There are 84 rooms
- beach & deluxe beach bungalows and island beach bungalows.
Guests can
dine at the Hathaa restaurant or kick back with a drink or two at
the Muraka bar.
Velavaru
offers a good choice of water & land sports, diving, a spa and
multiple excursions & trips.
Velidhu Island
Resort Maldives
In North Ari
Atoll lies the four star Velidhu Island Resort with 80 beach
bungalows and 20 water bungalows. Guests can fly in via seaplane (20
minutes from Male) or choose to arrive via speedboat (a 2 hour
ride).
There are a
good range of all-round activities and facilities to please everyone
here - from dining to the many activities on offer. A huge range of
recreation is on offer - aside from the usual choice of water &
land sports, Velidhu also offers bingo, fire limbo dancers and disco
nights.
Veligandu Island
Resort Maldives
Veligandu is
in the North Ari Atoll - a four star resort with an excellent
reputation for great value. Veligandu is a 15 minute seaplane ride
from Male and has 73 rooms split into beach bungalows, deluxe beach
bungalows, water villas & deluxe beach villas.
There is an
excellent restaurant & bar and Veligandu also offers a good
range of activities & recreation. There are many different water
& land sports for guests to enjoy as well as island hopping
excursions. The diving facilities are good and there is a spa
available to enjoy a relaxing massage.
Vilamendhoo Island
Resort Maldives
Vilamendhoo
is based in South Ari Atoll. It’s a four star resort with 154
rooms – the transfer from Male takes 25 minutes by seaplane.
Vilamendhoo
is well liked by divers but other facilities such as water/land
sports and excursions are also available.
Villivaru Island
Resort Maldives
Villivaru is
a 3 star resort that’s located in South Male Atoll. It’s an hour
from Male via speedboat and Villivaru has 60 rooms open to guests.
Recreation
facilities include diving, snorkelling & other water sports as
well as a disco among others.
Vilu Reef Beach
& Spa Resort Maldives
Vilu Reef is
Dhaalu Atoll - a five star resort with 101 rooms (four different
types). It’s a 35 minute seaplane transfer from Male to Vilu Reef
Beach & Spa Resort.
Diving
facilities are very good here and the resort also offers a very wide
range of additional activities from water sports to cultural shows
and full moon excursions.
White Sands Resort
& Spa Maldives
White Sands
is a four star resort in South Ari Atoll - guests arrive by a 30
minute speedboat transfer from Male.
White Sands
Maldives has 141 rooms of various types. The resort offers guests a
choice of three restaurants and additional bar/café options.
There are
excellent entertainment facilities - an internet café, water
sports, diving, pedal boats, multiple excursions and live shows
(bands & boduberu).
