Vilamendhoo Maldives Resort Island in Dhangethi
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Description
A magnificent home reef with lots of caves makes this hotel attractive for lovers of diving. Hotel accommodation on "all inclusive".
Built: 1994
Renovated: 2010
Located on South Ari Atoll (South Ari Atoll), 82 km from international airport Hulule and the capital male.
Island sizes: 900 x 300 m.
Transfer to airport: 25 minutes by seaplane (organized from 06:00 to 18:00).
Consists of one hundred and eighty-four 1-storey cottages are detached and grouped in blocks of 4 or 5 rooms.
Beach: own sandy beach, 10 m from the hotel, the first coastal line.Chairs, towels – free of charge. There's a home reef.
We accept credit cards: Visa, MasterCard, American Express.
Payment by cash: us dollars, euros.
Children under the age of 18 in a Jacuzzi Beach Villa and Jacuzzi Water Villa is not allowed.
On the hotel territory: pools: 2 (including the Sunset Bar Pool for guests over 18), Laundry (fee), Spa (Male, located on the water), jewellery shop, meeting rooms: 2 (20 persons each), doctor's office (charge), gift shop, Internet café paid, bars: 4 (including the Bonthi Bar and Sunset Bar for guests over 18), a la carte restaurants: 2 (Asian Wok Asian kitchen, is located above the water, Hot Rock – international cuisine, seafood), library, restaurants: 2 (international cuisine, Breakfast buffet: Funama – for guests, the Garden Room and Beach Villa, Ahima – for guests in Jacuzzi Beach Villa and Jacuzzi Water Villa), TV (Sport Bar – stream international sports meropriyatiy)
Attractions: evening show (traditional Maldivian show, crab races), Windsurfing (equipment is free of charge for All Inclusive +), chess, volleyball on the beach for free (All Inclusive +), sailing fee (rentals, instruction), diving center (Euro-Divers Scuba), table football, live music, sports, Billiards for free (All Inclusive +), Board games, Canoeing fee, tennis court for free (All Inclusive +, daytime only), disco, table tennis free - (All Inclusive +), badminton free (All Inclusive +), gym, kayak for free (All Inclusive +), catamaran against charge, water Polo
For children: highchairs in the restaurant: on request, baby cot: on request, children's Playground, children's pool: Yes
The distance to the nearest airport is 82 km.
Policies and conditions
- Child policies: Children can stay in some rooms of this hotel. Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
- Cribs and Extra Beds: Extra bed and crib policies may vary according to room type. Please refer to the room type details for more information.
- Breakfast: Buffet [Mon - Sun] 07:30-10:30 Open Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
- Pets: Pets are not allowed
- Service animals: Service animals are not allowed
- Age Requirements: The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old
- Paying at the hotel: AmericanExpress, Visa, UnionPay, MasterCard
- Check in time: 14:00. Check out time: 12:00.
Services and facilities
- Shopping on site
- Currency exchange
- Security guard
- Ticket assistance
- Gift shop
- Express check-in/check-out
- Garden
- Television in lobby
- Terrace
- Fire Extinguisher
- Reception desk
- Room service
- Family room
- Smoke Detector
- Cable TV
- Hairdryer
- Bathrobe
- Accessibility features
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Ironing
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
- Safe-deposit box
- Concierge services
- Dry-cleaning
- Luggage storage
- Wake-up service
- Bar
- Coffee/tea for guests
- Breakfast
- Buffet breakfast
- Cafe
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bottled water
- Kettle
- Free Wi-Fi
- Shuttle
- Airport transportation
- Transfer services
- German
- Russian
- English
- French
- Multi-language staff
- Chinese
- Tour assistance
- Library
- Billiards
- Karaoke
- Nightclub
- Fishing
- Sun Deck
- Swimming pool
- Outdoor pool
- Private beach
- Pool facilities
- Beach/pool towels
- Event facilities
- Fax and copy machine
- Conference Hall
- Windsurfing
- Diving
- Table Tennis
- Snorkelling
- Golf course
- Tennis court
- Fitness facilities
- Gym
- Doctor
- Massage
- Sauna
- Spa
- First Aid Kit
- Playroom
- Babysitting and childcare
- Children's playground
- Children swimming pool
- Pets Not Allowed
The hotel is located on first line from the shore.
From the beach 0 min. The beach is private, sand.
Street view
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Reviews
Having visited several other islands in the Maldives before, I can say with confidence that Vilamendhoo is truly exceptional. From the moment we arrived, we felt that this resort belongs in a league of its own.
Hospitality at its finest
The staff is the true heart of this island. Everyone from the chefs who prepared fantastic meals to the general team was extremely kind and professional. We want to give a special mention to our waiter Meezad. He was absolutely wonderful and made every meal a delight with his attentive service.
Professionalism during global uncertainty
What truly impressed us was how the resort handled the situation during the crisis in Iran. Their communication was fantastic. They provided constant updates and managed everything with such professionalism that we felt completely safe and informed. It was incredibly reassuring for us as a family to see them handle a difficult global situation so well.
Excellence in every detail
The house reef is simply stunning and easily one of the best we have ever experienced. Furthermore, the cleaning was top-notch. Our room was kept in pristine condition throughout our stay. The food was another highlight as every meal was fantastic with a great variety of flavors.
In comparison to other islands we have visited, Vilamendhoo is a top-tier choice. We highly recommend this resort to anyone looking for a perfect blend of natural beauty, amazing food, and a staff that truly cares about their guests.
The marine life is truly breathtaking — swimming with whale sharks, turtles, manta rays, dolphins and vibrant marine life made this trip unforgettable. The food was excellent, and the chefs were consistently kind and welcoming. The team overall was attentive and professional, delivering a high level of service.
However, a few issues did not meet expectations.
Upon arrival, one of our suitcases was left unattended in the lounge among other guests. We also found a large piece of waste directly in front of our sea-view room, and our seaplane transfer was modified at the last minute without proper notice.
After raising these concerns, the manager did not apologize and simply stated she would check with the teams, mentioning that such issues do not usually happen. The interaction felt dismissive and somewhat arrogant, and she appeared largely unconcerned — which contrasted strongly with the professionalism of the rest of the team. It was difficult to reconcile this attitude with the level of responsibility expected in such a property.
We also felt a lack of warmth upon departure.
While the setting is exceptional, the final impression did not fully reflect the level one would expect from such a property.
We recently stayed for 6 nights at Vilamendhoo Island Resort, perfectly located on the south-eastern side of the Ari Atoll. The journey was straightforward: just a 30-minute seaplane flight from Male airport. Having a house reef where we could snorkel and dive straight from the beach was a massive benefit for us.
We had a semi-detached jacuzzi villa in the adults-only section on the southern side of the island. At first, we were disappointed that it wasn’t a detached villa, and the hotel did offer us one on the north side. We decided to stay where we were as the position to the reef was ideal, and it turned out that our neighbours were very nice. It was a quiet spot on the beach with direct access to snorkelling on the house reef and just a few minutes walk to the restaurant. The villa was a good size with a private walled outside section at the back. We didn’t use the jacuzzi as we spent all of our time in the sea.
The food was great. We did have to have a word with them about gluten and dairy-free requirements for my wife: there were very few options in the buffet. In the end, they made her food separately, which was really nice and much appreciated.
On the whole, the service was excellent. The only rough spot was in the restaurant in the first couple of days: the waiter assigned to us was grumpy and kept forgetting our orders and preferences. We gave feedback to the hotel, and they quickly rectified it by assigning another gentleman to us (Samir). After that, the restaurant service was excellent. All other service was consistently great: from reception to the dive centre and housekeeping.
We would definitely go back there again and stay in the same part of the island.
Unfortunately, Seaplane arranged it poorly. We originally booked for 11am but were notified the night before that we had a 6am flight. After we refused, we were scheduled for 1:15pm, but it was delayed to 2:45pm. The most unsatisfactory thing was that they temporarily offloaded one piece of my luggage. There were 3 of us with 3 large and 1 small luggage, and the other 4 people with 7 large luggage did not need to be offloaded. It was absolutely unfair treatment and infuriating!
2. The food us very delicious
3. The wifi is not good connected
4. The view is wonderful
5. You can do snorkelling in everywhere
There are beautiful house reef sharks sea turtles and other fish to see full
There are free sunset tours with a chance to see dolphins
Staff service attitude is excellent Answer all questions
Excellent house reef. We took FB food. Everything is delicious. Red fish in the morning. (AI has its own restaurant. We obviously didn't go there)
Be sure to take coral slippers in the stove in the water, there are a lot of pieces of coral almost everywhere. You don't need to take regular shoes. You can walk around the island barefoot. You can walk around the whole island in about 30 minutes.
Take fins and a mask (or you can rent them there for $15 per day)
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Frequently asked questions about Vilamendhoo Maldives Resort Island
How much does it cost to stay at Vilamendhoo Maldives Resort Island?
The cost of staying in Vilamendhoo Maldives Resort Island depends on the dates, rates, number of guests and other conditions. The minimum estimated price is 365 USD. Enter your dates to see the exact offer prices.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Vilamendhoo Maldives Resort Island?
Check-in at Vilamendhoo Maldives Resort Island is possible from 14:00, check-out is until 12:00.
Does Vilamendhoo Island Resort & Spa have a pool?
Yes, Vilamendhoo Island Resort & Spa has a swimming pool for guests.
Are pets allowed at Vilamendhoo Island Resort & Spa?
No, pets are not allowed at Vilamendhoo Island Resort & Spa.
How to get to Vilamendhoo Island Resort & Spa from the nearest airport?
The nearest airport is Villa International Airport Maamigili, located straight line distance from hotel: 22.4 km away.
What’s the cancellation policy at Vilamendhoo Island Resort & Spa?
The cancellation policy at Vilamendhoo Island Resort & Spa depends on your room type and booking terms.
Does Vilamendhoo Island Resort & Spa offer airport transfers?
Yes, Vilamendhoo Island Resort & Spa provides airport transfers for guests. We suggest calling ahead to confirm availability, pricing, and scheduling.
