Vakkaru Maldives

Vakkaru Maldives is a resort located on the island of Vakkaru amid lush tropical greenery. Guests can expect 113 elegant villas with stunning ocean views and direct access to the beach. The rooms are adorned in natural colors and designed in traditional Maldivian style.

Guests are offered an array of amenities, including two tennis courts, bicycles for island exploration (including children's bikes, free of charge), diving, snorkeling, and various water sports activities. Additionally, there's a fitness center, volleyball and badminton courts, and the 24-hour Coconut entertainment club with billiards, table tennis, table football, and other games.

The resort provides opportunities for marine excursions, fishing, island tours, culinary masterclasses, and various entertainment programs. It is situated in the Baa Atoll and can be reached by a 30-minute seaplane transfer (available only during daylight hours) or a 20-minute domestic flight to Daravandoo Airport, followed by a 35-minute speedboat ride. There's a private lounge at the terminal for seaplanes.

The uniqueness of the hotel lies in the chance for guests to admire the wonders of the underwater world on the stunning house reef or venture to Hanifaru Bay to witness whale sharks and famous giant manta rays. Nearby Vakkaru is Thulhaadhoo, the only island where Maldivian locals still craft traditional lacquered household items that were once made for the local nobility.

Recommendation: Vakkaru is a wonderful hotel for any type of vacation. For more detailed information and photos of the rooms and resort facilities, please visit the official hotel website at www.vakkarumaldives.com.

Beach: The resort features a beach with white sand and crystal-clear waters of the Baa Atoll Biosphere Reserve, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

For Children: The resort offers a kids' club for children aged 3 to 12, where they can enjoy creative activities, culinary masterclasses, outdoor walks, and fun games.

Room amenities include WIFI, air conditioning, a safe, a minibar, bottled drinking water, a hairdryer, an LED TV, a smart home system for light control, a Bang & Olufsen sound system, toiletries, tea and coffee making facilities, a yoga mat, a beach bag, flip-flops, and daily newspapers. Rooms also have both indoor and outdoor showers and come with butler service.

Hotel facilities include Merana SPA, a swimming pool, a children's club, a kids' pool, wedding ceremonies, five restaurants, two bars, laundry/dry cleaning services, a concierge, a fitness center, a lounge with table tennis and football, billiards, and a library. There's also a sports field for volleyball, football, and tennis, culinary masterclasses, yacht rental, destination dining, a wine cellar, and the Sand Boutique.

Splash Diving Center offers various excursion options and motorized/non-motorized water sports for beginners and professionals.

Merana SPA provides a holistic approach to treatment, rejuvenation, relaxation, and overall balance of mind, body, and soul. The fitness center, with a panoramic ocean view, is located overwater and is open 24/7. Group yoga sessions are scheduled throughout the week, while individual sessions are available upon request for an additional fee.

Two tennis courts, water sports, a fitness center, a diving center, a water sports center, badminton, yoga, beach volleyball, billiards, table tennis, bicycles, fishing, and deep-sea fishing are available for guests seeking sports and entertainment.

Dining Options: Amaany offers European and local cuisine and is open for breakfast and dinner on select evenings. Isoletta serves Italian cuisine with an extensive wine selection and is open for lunch and dinner. Vakku, located on the beach, serves grill and seafood dishes with a wide range of wines and is open for dinner. Onu, nestled in a tropical garden, presents a variety of Asian cuisine and is open for dinner. Lagoon Bar, for adults, provides snacks and drinks with a stunning sunset view and opens at 12:00.

Teppanyaki is an open kitchen concept restaurant offering lunch and dinner. Cabana Pool Bar operates from 10:00 to 00:00. Vakkaru Reserve is a luxurious wine bar and restaurant boasting over 400 types of the finest wines from around the world. The restaurant is ideal for a romantic dinner or wine and cheese tasting, open from 15:00 to 23:00. Advance reservations are required.

Meal options: Breakfast (BB), Half Board (HB), Full Board (FB).

Room types:

12 Beach Villas with Plunge Pool (~114 sq.m.)

5 Over Water Pool Villa (~165 sq.m.)

43 Over Water Villa (~140 sq.m.)

10 Beach Pool Villa (~250 sq.m.)

Beach villas consist of a bedroom, a bathroom with an outdoor shower, a terrace with a seating area (24 sq.m.), a small open-air pool (16 sq.m.), and direct access to the beach. Maximum occupancy is 2 adults or 2 adults and 1 child.

Spacious water villa consists of a bedroom, a separate lounge area with a couch, a bathroom, a terrace above the water, a pool (~24 sq.m.), and a descent into the ocean. Maximum occupancy is 2 adults and 1 child.

The water villa consists of a bedroom, a bathroom, a terrace with a seating area (24 sq.m.), and a descent into the ocean. Maximum occupancy is 2 adults or 2 adults and 1 child.

Beachfront villas with direct access to the beach. They consist of a bedroom with a seating area, a separate small seating area with couches, a bathroom, a covered equipped terrace, and a small open-air pool (12 sq.m.). Maximum occupancy is 2 adults or 2 adults and 1 child.

5 Over Water Family Pool Villa (~162 sq.m.)

5 One-bedroom Deluxe Beach Pool Residence (~241 sq.m.)

10 Beach Family Pool Villa (~250 sq.m.)

5 One-bedroom Beach Pool Residence (~283 sq.m.)

The water villa consists of a main bedroom with a double bed (an additional couch is available for a child), a separate small children's room, a bathroom, a terrace with a seating area, a pool (~24 sq.m.), and a descent into the ocean. Maximum occupancy is 2 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.

Spacious beachfront villa consists of a bedroom, a separate living room, a bathroom, a large terrace with a seating area, an ocean-facing pool (~32 sq.m.), and direct access to the beach. Maximum occupancy is 3 adults and 1 child or 2 adults and 2 children.

Beachfront villa consists of a main bedroom with a double bed, a separate small children's room, a bathroom, a terrace with a seating area, and a pool (~12 sq.m.). Maximum occupancy is 2 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.

Beachfront villa consists of a bedroom, a separate living room, a bathroom, a large terrace with a seating area facing the beach, a garden-facing pool (~35 sq.m.). Maximum occupancy is 3 adults and 1 child or 2 adults and 2 children.

12 Two-bedroom Beach Pool Residence (~286 sq.m.)

1 The Vakkaru Overwater Residence (~917 sq.m.)

5 One-bedroom Over Water Pool Residence (~307 sq.m.)

Beachfront villa consists of two bedrooms (one with a large king-size bed, the other with 2 separate twin beds), connected by a shared interconnecting door, each bedroom has its own bathroom and terrace. Large ocean-facing pool (~27 sq.m.). Maximum occupancy is 4 adults or 4 adults and 2 children.

A 2-story water villa with a pool (~55 sq.m.) and an ocean view. It consists of 4 bedrooms (2 with king-size beds, 2 with twin beds), an open/closed living and dining area, a terrace for spa treatments, and a maid's room. Maximum occupancy is 8 adults or 4 adults and 4 children.

Luxurious water villa with a private panoramic pool (~50 sq.m.) overlooking the vast ocean, a separate living room, a bedroom, a spacious bathroom with a view of the pool and lagoon, and a spacious terrace. Direct access to the coral reef. Maximum occupancy is 3 adults and 1 child or 2 adults and 2 children.