Hotels in Velavaru

We have visited the Maldives many times over the years, but it is rare that we feel as relaxed and genuinely at home as we did on this island. From the moment we arrived, the entire team made every effort to ensure that our stay was truly special and memorable. A heartfelt thank you goes to our fantastic host, Aliyah, who looked after us with incredible dedication throughout the whole stay. She handled...

We are visiting the Maldives for the umpteenth time, but we have rarely felt as comfortable and truly at home as we do on this island. From the very moment we arrived, the hotel team has gone above and beyond to create a truly unforgettable stay for us. A very special thank you goes to our wonderful host, Aliyah, who has taken care of every single detail and request with genuine care, professionalism...

Wow, wow how to describe this amazing place. I expected the holiday to be magical but it was so much more. The resort's setting was incredible. The villa was glorious, spacious and very tranquil. Room service was top notch. Every member of staff was exceptional, caring and constantly looking out for you and ensuring everything wS just what you wanted. The entertainment was great and the food was sublime...

This place is a heaven! We were looking for a quiet holiday, and this was just perfect. The staff in this place makes you want to come back. For someone who struggles to switch off, i found it very peaceful and I could truly relax and forget everything else. Even though there were quite a few people on the island, the layout of the beach villas made it feel like it was just us. We managed to see dolphins...

Our holiday at Vilu Reef Resort was the realization of a dream, made possible by an absolutely extraordinary staff. From the very moment we set foot on the island, we felt welcomed, pampered, and cared for with genuine and constant attention. Every corner of the resort is perfectly maintained, a little paradise where nothing is left to chance. Everyone, without exception, always welcomed us with a...

Summer's Chinese-speaking butler service was excellent in arranging the room. The lagoon view was stunning, but the waves were a bit large, especially around the water villas, making snorkeling impossible. Room service was provided twice daily, and although it wasn't all-inclusive, at least six bottles of water were provided, which was very thoughtful. However, the food at Welldon was really mediocre...

My girlfriend and I stayed for 8 days in January for a special birthday. It truly lived up to the special occasion. The island and staff are incredible and cannot stress enough how great the staff are. Especially with the small details. The hotel is very well organised from landing to arriving at the hotel was an incredibly easy process. Fayza, our waiter really made our trip extra special, we would...

My friend and I stayed for 6 nights. The staff are friendly and provide great service. The in ocean water villas could use some maintenance and updating but it's so beautiful here that those are minor concerns. The food was always really good with a variety of restaurants to select from. They were very accommodating with allergens, preferences and portion sizes. I found the serving sizes to be a little...

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The overwater villa was very clean. The only downside was that the ocean floor felt a bit rough on the feet. Breakfast, although pretty much the same every day, tasted good and offered a wide variety of options. The staff were also quite friendly and enthusiastic.

We had a wonderful and truly memorable experience at Angsana Velavaru. Our stay was perfectly balanced—we spent two days in an InOcean Villa and two days on land, and every moment was enjoyable. We especially loved the DJ night, Bird Feeding, Sunset Cruise, Karaoke Night, and the continental cuisine. The experiences were thoughtfully curated and added a lot of fun to our stay. The spa experience was...

We absolutely loved our stay at Angsana Velavaru and cannot recommend it highly enough. The Christmas arrangements were absolutely spectacular and made our holiday truly unforgettable. The resort offers so many amazing activities that you’ll never get bored. We went snorkeling in the local reef and saw turtles, a big stingray and countless colorful fish. The love bird feeding was a lovely experience...

Our stay at The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort was absolutely flawless. From the time that we were greeted at the airport to when we were dropped off after leaving the lounge for departure, the resort staff went above and beyond to make our stay extra special and memorable. We booked an overwater villa facing the island. The room was always clean and well maintained. The housekeeping staff left...

Spotless for an island paradise experience. Ismail was great and attentive the whole way. Food was more than pleasant enough. Kaliman at T-Pan is clearly very talented and has the potential to be great if given the right experience. The pool is comfortable and the views are stunningly beautiful. Even my Whoop noted I was way more relaxed than usual despite the jet lag. Perfect rating all around. ...

Please help me forward this letter of commendation to the management team: I checked into St. Regis from February 10 to 17, with 304 the first two days and 506 the next two days. We would like to give a great tribute to the butler Stella! She was very considerate of us to plan all the activities in advance. And it responds quickly, warmly, and enthusiastically. And when we are unsure, it can "flash...

That's one of my best experiences ever. I stayed with St.Regis with my parents to celebrate their wedding anniversary, I told the hotel in advance abt the anniversary and the time we land on the island, everything has been taken best care of. We booked one bedroom villa and were upgraded to two bedroom villa by the generous hotel. Special thanks to my butler Mena who arranged everything so smoothly...

From the moment you arrive at the St Regis Vommuli you feel at home. The butlers remember every detail, leave specially curated notes and surprises in your room every day to elevate the experience and give it that special touch. Our butlers Mena and Abanoub were incredible. Even going above and beyond when I mentioned in passing that I really liked a little sand art that was left on the boardwalk to...

We had a wonderful stay at the St. Regis Maldives. The purpose is to celebrate my wife Birthday. From the moment we stepped off the plane at Malé airport, the service was exceptional. We were greeted immediately, provided with VIP assistance, and escorted us to the VIP lounge to relax while waiting for the seaplane. You don’t need to do anything and just wait for their arrangement. It was an incredibly...

This place is really mind blowing with its Nature. It's a small island with full of white beaches. Resort rooms are very unique as they have made full of wood and it's looking beautiful. The island is surrounded with beautiful reef. Warm welcome from the team and very friendly team member. The Nature Paradise 🤗

Let me start by saying that I absolutely recommend aaaveee if you're thinking about visiting the Maldives. The island feels natural yet very confortable. There are no houses on the water and that's a good thing. Maldives is a naturally beautiful place, in our opinion having houses on the reef pollutes the natural beauty and destroys the reef. I'm glad aaaveee decided against building then. It's owned...

The place is truly a paradise: crystal turquoise waters, white silky sand, lush greenery, comfort and pleasure in everything. Great concept of a resort, planned and executed immaculately. There is nothing cheap in this place - every little thing is made with quality and craftsmanship.

We spent the best honeymoon in aaaVeee. The staff (and especially our professional waiter Sauda) made sure that we enjoy our time in Maldives. The food was delicious. Rooms were super clean and beautifully designed. The reef surrounding the island is magical - you can see lots of fishes, small sharks, turtles. After a long day eating 5-star meals, snorkeling and enjoying the sun you can relax by karaoke...

Amazing atmosphere, the staff is very kind and sinceerfull especially the waiter Pradid that showed up smiling every day and our ambassador adam that took care of us on the island. Thank you! An insider tip: Pick a side that fits you. The sunrise side is full with life, corals and marine animals like baby sharks, rayas, and turtles. It has a very calm sea but its really hot on this side. The sunset...

It was a perfect rest. It was a quiet and wonderful place. Good 👍🏻 The view made me want to visit again, and I even saw dolphins at the accommodation on the last day!

This was the first time we have been to the Maldives and it won’t be the last. Seaplane took 35 minutes then a 5 min boat ride. We were then shown to our room by our ambassador Shakeeb which was an ocean villa room 616 which was quite big, views wonderful with our own pool. Breakfast ,lunch and dinner at the Aqua Orange was self service and a full variety of dishes. Grouper grill and Roma which was...

We visited the Maldives for the first time with our teenage kids in February, and Sun Siyam Iru Veli couldn’t have been a better choice. From the moment we arrived, everything just felt easy, welcoming and relaxed. It was the perfect mix of luxury and laid-back island life for all of us. We stayed in both the Ocean Residence and a Beach Villa - two completely different experiences, and we loved them...

Our stay at Sun Siyam Iru Veli was absolutely exceptional and truly one of the best travel experiences we have ever had. From the moment we arrived until the day we left, everything was flawless. The island is stunning, the villas are beautiful and very comfortable, the beaches are breathtaking, and the food in every restaurant was outstanding. The entire resort is perfectly maintained and creates...

This hotel was absolutely fantastic! From the moment we arrived, the staff made us feel welcome. Everyone was incredibly friendly and helpful, especially Shakeeb and Sho, who went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed. They truly made our stay special. The cleanliness of the hotel was fantastic. Everything, from our room to the commmon areas, was spotless and well-maintained. It...

From the moment we arrived, the Baglioni resort in the Maldives exceeded every expectation and redefined what luxury truly feels like. Set in the most breathtaking surroundings, with crystal-clear turquoise waters and powder-soft white sand, it felt like stepping into a dream. Our water villa was absolutely stunning—spacious and beautifully designed. Waking up to uninterrupted ocean views and stepping...

My experience practicing yoga with Arun Dev at Baglioni Maldives has been truly exceptional and deeply enriching. From the very first session, it was clear that Arun brings not only a high level of technical expertise, but also a genuine presence and sensitivity that make each class unique. As a yoga teacher myself, I deeply appreciate the level of attention and intention he brings into his teaching...

I just had the most amazing yoga experience in the Maldives at the Baglioni Resort.it started with a walk at sunrise to a stunning yoga space and continued with Arun Dev who is a wonderful instructor that made subtle adjustments to give me maximum benefit to my practice. The practice finished with sound bowls and all my senses were quieter, I was able to take in the peace, the tropical birds and the...

Where do I start? Maybe saying this is so far the best place I’ve ever been to. I would really love to find something I didn’t like or that went wrong during our stay, but I can’t. All was perfect. Let’s start from Location: the island is STUNNING! The reef is very close so you can go snorkeling and enjoy amazing views just swimming around. Garden paths in the jungle are so nice, rooms are incredible...

We greatly appreciated the natural beauty of the place and the excellent quality of the services offered by the resort. Special mention should be given to the seaplane transfer to and from Malé, the care provided by our personal assistant, and the excursions organized by the dive center.

I'm still in this wonderful routine with my family every morning. I start with group yoga. I'd like to mention the yoga instructor Arun Dev ✨ Every morning I go to yoga as scheduled, and my body thanks me. And I thank the trainer. I recommend attending yoga with Arun Dev every day so that your vacation is not only filled with vivid impressions from being here, but also so that your body and mind...

We stayed at Kandima Maldives for our honeymoon, and it was honestly an unforgettable experience. From the moment we arrived, the staff made us feel incredibly special. The resort went above and beyond to celebrate our honeymoon, they arranged a complimentary romantic honeymoon dinner for us and even surprised us with multiple comped drinks during our stay, which was such a thoughtful touch. A special...

Our recent stay at this resort was nothing short of spectacular. If you are looking for the relaxation, and family-friendly vibes, this is the place to be. What truly set this experience apart was the impeccable service. In particular, we want to give a special shout-out to Mr. Calu. He took incredible care of our room, ensuring it was spotless and perfectly comfortable throughout our entire stay....

Kandima Island is honestly one of the nicest places I’ve ever been to. White sand, turquoise water, and so much marine life around the island — we saw tons of fish, small sharks, dolphins, and even turtles. The resort is very well kept overall, even though you notice a few small spots here and there that could use a bit of maintenance. Nothing major though. The staff are all really friendly and helpful...

I had a great stay at Kandima Maldives and I am very satisfied overall. The views around the island were absolutely beautiful. I really liked the rooms, which were modern and very comfortable. The room cleaning service was also excellent, and everything was always spotless. Additionally, the food was good and there were plenty of tasty options. Overall, I had a fantastic time at this resort. I highly...

Everything was absolutely perfect from beginning to end. The location is simply breathtaking , a true paradise!! The resort itself is stunning, peaceful, and beautifully maintained. The food was outstanding every single day. Every meal was delicious, varied, and prepared with great care. The restaurant team did an amazing job — we loved everything! Everyone was so warm, welcoming, and genuinely attentive...

All the things are the best , some small issues , bus can not come , very difficult to walk to restaurant with children, and need a good guide to describe where to go and how

We had the opportunity to spend our vacation in this beautiful resort. We were very pleasantly surprised by the resort's beautiful nature. A well-groomed and clean island. We had villa number 21. For us, it was on the most beautiful part of the island. I highly recommend lunch at the underwater restaurant Subsix. Great food, perfect space. Very nice staff: Takura Sam. Staff at Epicur Dewa, Fathik,...

Amazing service, beautiful resort. So thankful for everything. Dimitri our butler was the best, very professional, very respectful, multilingual and always available to help. He was super supportive, helped the trip to be smooth and safe especially with baby. Thank you Dimitri for everything. We will definitely come back to you.

The hotel is incredible. The staff are very attentive. The quality and variety of the dishes are impressive. The hotel shows how much it cares about its guests, not only during the stay but also before and after. The pre-check-in and post-check-out experiences were wonderful.

Niyama left only positive emotions and impressions, it is exactly the kind of place where you feel true relaxation from the very first days. I especially want to highlight Youkay, who did his job far beyond 100 percent, was always available, replied very quickly, and genuinely tried to help in any situation, which made the whole stay calm and stress free. The entire staff was excellent, very friendly...

We had an amazing five nights at Niyama. Our thakuru, Imthy, took such great care of us and organised our week - we were in great hands with him and there was nothing he didn’t know about the Maldives and the resort. We loved our surfing lesson with Cayle, tennis lessons with Patrick, our Discover Scuba day with Achuu and Emma (the dive facilities are so professional!), and yoga and Pilates with Jess...

​We recently stayed at Niyama Private Islands as a family of 5 (with 3 kids), and it was truly a phenomenal experience from start to finish. ​The trip was incredibly peaceful, relaxing, and calm, even with 3 young kids. A huge reason for this was the Kids Club. It is absolutely world-class! The team there was attentive and looked after our children exceptionally well, which gave us peace of mind and...

This place is absolutely worth the trip. We stayed on the Palace side which was fantastic. We took the seaplane both ways and that was definitely worth the investment. The food was amazing and the beach was truly outstanding. If anything could be taken to the next level it would be the front reception and the fitness team. The arrival experience was not quite top class, for example we were simply...

Amazing! From start to finish, I cannot fault this place. Landing at the airport, we were greeted by a Riu staff member, who told us where to go and what to do, which made it easy. Once we got to the hotel the staff couldn’t go enough for you, every detail was covered and remained that way right until the end of the holiday. The staff were so friendly and helpful, the rooms were spotless and the views...

Cannot fault this hotel and the staff are second to none. Nothing is too much trouble, they will go above and beyond to make your stay perfect. Rooms cleaned daily to a high standard. We stayed in a ground floor beach villa. Waking up to our view everyday was magical. And here's why

Paradise, absolutely paradise! The accommodation, staff, setting, food choices, spotless beach, transfer, bar area, entertainment, all were perfectly coordinated and executed! The staff, without exception, were friendly, helpful, efficient! Our room cleaner (141), was so funny, friendly and adept at making towel animals and arrangements on the bed, a special thanks to him for a great job done. The...

Everything stood out, it was a dream! I came to spend the honeymoon with my wife and there’s no other place I would’ve chosen to spend it!

Clean rooms. Staff was amazing. Very attentive and hospitable. Beautiful property.

Loved this hotel! The rooms, service, and food were all excellent! There are two à la carte restaurants with delicious food. The sea is stunning! There's a reef right next to the hotel where you can go snorkeling. We're already recommending it to friends and would happily come back again!

Everything was beatiful. We liked very well. Staff is very friendly, location is amazing. We would like to arrive to Riu again.

Absolutely amazing holiday & hotel that lived up to the pre-holiday hype & helped make my 60th birthday really special. Superb island & beaches that did not disappoint. Very relaxed & chilled out atmosphere which is exactly what you want in holiday. The staff really make a difference here & nothing is too much trouble for them. All restaurants offer a great selection of well presented & delicious dishes...

Since arriving home all we have done is talk about how great our experience here was. The resort was flawless; clean, brimming with wildlife and well looked after. The staff could not do more for you but struck the right balance between this approach and being too friendly and helpful. Good food, fresh too! Would definitely return. This is our second RIU resort in as many years, clearly operated at...

The Riu Atol ticked all the boxes. A lovely island, lovely rooms, great service by all the staff and great entertainment. The all inclusive resort was good value for money and with Riu, this gave options to participate in games or just sit back and enjoy the beautiful surroundings that the Maldives offer. Great pool with walk up bar and snorkeling in the sea around the coral was an amazing experience...

We have just spent a fantastic 11 days here for my 40th birthday. Wow where do we begin ❤️. The staff here from cleaners, pool bar staff, entertainment every single staff member was just fabulous and truly made our stay perfect. The food was amazing , the rooms where great and always clean . So much fun from paddle boarding , kayaks , peddle boats & snorkling included in your all inclusive . The service...