Velassaru Maldives

Velassaru Maldives is a five-star resort surrounded by fringes of tropical greenery and sparkling waters of the lagoon. It is a member of the prestigious boutique hotels association, Small Luxury Hotels of the World. Snorkeling enthusiasts will be delighted with the colorful house reef, located just 50 meters from the shore. The resort features the Immersion Dive Center, which offers diving services with a marine biologist guide. Guests are invited for complimentary guided snorkeling twice a week.

Velassaru SPA, located in pavilions over the water, provides various types of massages and facial and body treatments. Free yoga lessons are also offered three times a week. The resort is situated on Velassaru Island in the Southern Male Atoll, approximately 12 km from the Male International Airport. The island measures 400m x 200m, and the transfer to the resort takes 25 minutes by boat.

The uniqueness of this comfortable resort lies in its cozy atmosphere, stunning lagoon, and wide, gentle sandy beach. It is recommended for both family vacations and romantic getaways.

The resort features five restaurants and two bars, a panoramic pool with evening lighting, a SPA center, wedding ceremonies, a photo studio, a boutique, currency exchange services, and a laundry service. The medical services include an in-house doctor.

Sports and entertainment activities include the Immersion Dive Center for underwater exploration, offering PADI courses, underwater photography sessions, diving for children, accident insurance, and more than 60 dive sites. The Glide Water Sports Center provides water skiing, kneeboarding, wakeboarding, windsurfing, catamarans, kayaking, snorkeling, and dolphin cruises. The Velassaru SPA is a water spa center with a serene view of the ocean, featuring ten water pavilions for treatments, a pool, relaxation room, and sauna. The Marine Center, with its resident biologist, invites guests to explore the underwater world of the Maldives through entertaining presentations and water excursions. Other amenities include a tennis court, water sports center, fishing, yoga classes, and various excursions.

Accommodation amenities in the rooms include WIFI, air conditioning, a safe, a minibar, a television, tea/coffee facilities, a hairdryer, a telephone, complimentary water, a beach bag, toiletries, a bathrobe, and slippers.

Regarding dining options, Vela offers international cuisine with rich and diverse breakfast and dinner buffets, including appetizing meat delicacies and fresh seafood dishes. Sand serves pan-Asian cuisine with culinary masterpieces prepared by the chef, making it a perfect spot for a dinner by the beach with a magnificent sunset view. Turquoise is an a la carte restaurant offering international and Asian cuisine with a view of the pool, open for lunch and dinner. Etesian is an a la carte restaurant specializing in modern Mediterranean cuisine. The restaurant features a wine cellar that offers wine tastings and is open for dinner. Teppanyaki is a Japanese a la carte restaurant located over the water, serving signature dishes prepared in the Teppanyaki style. Fen Bar is a contemporary bar situated next to the pool and beach, surrounded by lush tropical greenery, offering Asian and European cuisine, cocktails, beverages, and wine. In the evening, guests can enjoy live music by local Maldivian musical groups. Chill Bar is a chill-out bar over the water with a sunset view, serving various cocktails and mini-snacks.

Meal options include breakfast (BB), half board (HB), full board (FB), and an all-inclusive option (Velassaru Indulgence Package/AI).

Room types:

7 Deluxe Bungalow (~70 sqm)

16 Beach Villa with Pool (~116 sqm)

14 Beach Villa (~96 sqm)

17 Water Bungalow with Pool (~80 sqm)

Standalone bungalows in the garden, just a few steps away from the beach. They consist of a bedroom with a king-size bed and a sitting area, a bathroom with indoor and outdoor showers, and a terrace with a seating area. Maximum occupancy - 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child.

Standalone beachfront villas with a private pool and an ocean view. They consist of a bedroom with a king-size bed and a daytime relaxation area, a bathroom with a bathtub and indoor and outdoor showers, an inner courtyard with a terrace, a daytime relaxation area, loungers, a pool, and an outdoor shower.

Standalone beachfront villas with direct access to the beach. They feature a bedroom with a king-size bed and a daytime relaxation area, a bathroom with indoor and outdoor showers, a terrace with loungers, and an ocean view. Maximum occupancy - 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child.

Standalone water bungalows with a pool and a lagoon view. They comprise a bedroom with a king-size bed and a sitting area, a bathroom with a bathtub and shower, a terrace with direct access to the lagoon, and a private pool. Maximum occupancy - 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child.

24 Water Villa (~112 sqm)

1 Pool Villa (~175 sqm)

4 Water Villa with Pool (~112 sqm)

1 Water Suite (~270 sqm)

Water villas with a lagoon view. They include a bedroom with a king-size bed and a daytime relaxation area, a bathroom with a bathtub and shower, a terrace with sun loungers and direct access to the lagoon. Maximum occupancy - 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child.

Standalone villa with a pool. It comprises a bedroom with a king-size bed and a sitting area, a spacious veranda with a garden and a hammock, a bathroom, an outdoor shower, a terrace with a bathtub and a pool. Maximum occupancy - 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children up to 18 years old (minimum stay - 2 nights).

Standalone water villas with a pool. They consist of a bedroom with a king-size bed and a daytime relaxation area, a bathroom with a bathtub and shower, a terrace with a private pool and direct access to the lagoon. Maximum occupancy - 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child.

Standalone water villa with a pool. It consists of a bedroom with a king-size bed, a spacious living area, a bathroom with a bathtub and shower, a large terrace with a dining area, sun loungers, a pool (~15 m x 3.2 m), an outdoor shower, and direct access to the lagoon. Butler services included. Maximum occupancy - 2 adults (minimum stay - 3 nights).

44 Deluxe Villa (~75 sqm)

Beachfront villa with a pool (~14.4 sqm) in the garden. It includes a bedroom with a king-size bed and a sitting area, a bathroom with a shower, a terrace with a sofa, an inner courtyard with a tropical shower, a pool, and loungers. Maximum occupancy - 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children up to 18 years old.

Beachfront villas located in the garden. They consist of a bedroom with a king-size bed and a sitting area, a bathroom in the garden with indoor and outdoor showers, a terrace with loungers, and direct beach access. Maximum occupancy - 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children up to 18 years old.

1 Deluxe Villa with Pool (~110 sqm)