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).