Velaa Private Island Maldives

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Transfers and meal plans

• Seaplane — 45 min
• Speedboat — 35 min · From Maafaru International Airport (NMF) only - no direct speedboat from Male

Meal plans in source: Breakfast, Half Board, Full Board.

Villas

• Nirolhu Private Residence — 1350 m² · up to 10 guests

  Four-bedroom private beachfront residence — generously proportioned and island-inspired. 4 Bedrooms. 17m pool. 1,324 sqm. Among the largest residences in the Maldives.

• Funa Private Residence — 1324 m² · up to 10 guests

  Spacious four-bedroom private residence among the largest in the Maldives. Feel every bit as generous as your own home. 4 Bedrooms. 17m pool. 1,324 sqm. Guests often stay "just a few more days." No hurry to go home when you're already there.

• Nika Private Residence — 1324 m² · up to 10 guests

  Lovingly reimagined by iconic interior designer Patricia Urquiola — this two-storey residence reaches new heights of luxury in the Maldives. 4 Bedrooms. 17m pool. 1,324 sqm. Named one of Top Wellness Hotel Suites 2025. Among the largest villa residences in the Maldives.

• Beach Pool House — 581 m² · up to 5 guests

  Versatile and generously proportioned beachfront pool house — ideal getaway home for a family. Open spaces invite long talks and laughter while quiet corners give everyone freedom to simply be. 10m infinity pool, direct beach access. 2 Bedrooms.

• The Romantic Residence — 598 m² · up to 3 guests

  Accessible only by boat — this ultra-private one-bedroom villa is suspended above the lagoon and perfect for honeymooners or a romantic getaway. The most secluded accommodation at Velaa. 17m pool. Complete isolation. 1 Bedroom. Among the largest in the Maldives.

• Kuredhi Private Residence — 1324 m² · up to 10 guests

  Reimagined by Winch Design — a masterpiece of barefoot luxury and contemporary island living. 4 Bedrooms. 17m pool. 1,324 sqm. Expansive indoor-outdoor living spaces. Among the largest villa residences in the Maldives. Recently unveiled reimagined design.

• Sunset Deluxe Water Pool Villa — 245 m² · up to 3 guests

  With a private pool, large terrace and luxurious daybed facing the magnificent ocean — ideal for savouring the final moments of the day. West-facing sunset views, 9m private pool, direct lagoon access. Natural materials, floor-to-ceiling glass. 1 Bedroom.

• Deluxe Beach Pool Villa — 313 m² · up to 3 guests

  Enhanced beachfront sanctuary with a larger 9m private pool. Generous proportions, natural materials and panoramic beach views. Soft natural light and island-inspired design for the ultimate coastal retreat. 1 Bedroom.

• Sunrise Water Pool Villa — 223 m² · up to 3 guests

  Designed along an extended jetty with uninterrupted ocean views — a secluded overwater hideaway for slow mornings. East-facing sunrise views, 7m private pool, direct lagoon access. Designed with natural materials that breathe with the island. 1 Bedroom.

• Ocean Pool House — 493 m² · up to 5 guests

  Located on the tip of the water villa jetty — this two-bedroom overwater house offers an expansive living and dining area with full 180-degree ocean views. 11m infinity pool, direct lagoon access. Made for shared days with those closest to you. 2 Bedrooms.

• Beach Pool Villa — 287 m² · up to 3 guests

  Your perfect hideaway — designed for slow mornings with salt on your skin and golden afternoons side by side. Natural light, endless ocean views and calming colours of sand and sea. Materials chosen to breathe with the island. 8m private pool. 1 Bedroom.

Dining

• Aragu — Contemporary European with Asian influences · Elegant overwater restaurant with piano and ocean views

  Aragu is Velaa’s fine-dining restaurant, pairing precise East-meets-West cooking with an extensive wine programme and live piano. The current official page publishes dinner from 7 PM to 11 PM; the supplied signature brochure presents the seasonal seven-course A Taste of Maldives menu.

• Cru — Champagne and wine · Refined oceanfront bar

  A toast to the horizon with the finest Champagne. With the sea as its backdrop, Cru is a space of quiet refinement. Our sommeliers guide you through premium cuvées and rare vintages, always with something new to discover. Unhurried, personal, and perfectly chilled.

• AVI — Cocktails and bar beverages · Poolside sunset lounge

  AVI at Velaa Private Island is the poolside lounge for creative drinks and live music as day turns to dusk, from sunset cocktails to simpler drinks. It sits apart from the Beach Bar, which serves drinks and light bites by the water.

• Faiy — Balanced seasonal wellness cuisine · Garden restaurant among lush greenery

  Faiy focuses on balanced seasonal dishes built around fresh ingredients. The current first-party dining and wellbeing pages position it as the nourishing food component of Velaa’s broader wellbeing programme; no item-level public price list was found.

• Beach Bar — Light bites, snacks and drinks · Waterside bar on the beach

  Beach Bar serves drinks and light bites at the water’s edge. The supplied fact sheet names salads, pizzas, a trio of open sandwiches, ice creams and fruit platters as the published snack selection; no numeric public prices were present.

• Tavaru — Japanese teppanyaki · Elevated tower restaurant above the palms

  Tavaru is a dramatic teppanyaki counter in the resort’s tower, with chefs cooking over the grill and panoramic island views. The supplied fact sheet names Teriyaki Black Cod and Kagoshima A5 Tenderloin among its published highlights. The tower also houses Velaa’s private wine cellar.

• Athiri — International and Maldivian · Relaxed beachfront restaurant

  Athiri is the resort’s all-day beachfront restaurant. The current official page says chefs from 14 nations prepare international comfort food with local ingredients, while the supplied fact sheet specifically highlights wood-fired pizzas.

Wellness

• Velaa Spa — Overwater spa above the lagoon

  An overwater spa with six secluded double treatment villas, personalised facials, Swiss skincare, massage, body therapies, sauna and steam facilities, beauty services, Cloud 9 and Dream Pod experiences, and the Maldives’ only snow room as described by the current official site and supplied fact sheet.

• Eveylaa Wellbeing — Land-based wellbeing village

  The heart of Velaa Wellbeing Village, combining Ayurvedic traditions with diagnostics, manual therapies, mindfulness, nutrition and tailored fitness. The current page names Ayurvedic specialists Dr. Shylesh and Dr. Peeyush, resort doctor Dr. Ejaz and osteopathy specialist Dr. Sergey; availability must be reconfirmed.

Diving

• Velaa Dive Centre — PADI-affiliated dive centre

  Velaa’s PADI-affiliated dive centre offers private instruction, certified dives, beginner experiences, children’s programmes and specialty courses. The supplied recreation brochure publishes a morning two-dive departure at 08:30 and an afternoon dive at 14:30, plus camera and GoPro rental. A September 2025 first-party update adds Suex VR Quantum DPVs with up to 220 minutes of equipment runtime; the stated 100-metre figure is equipment capability, not a guest depth limit.

Experiences

• Meysa Speedboat Cruise — speedboat_cruise

  A private cruise aboard the published Meysa speedboat, subject to current fleet availability.

• Private Boat Hire — private_boat_charter

  Private boat hire with route and vessel selected for the party and conditions.

• CLOUD 9 & Dream Pod — wellbeing_experience

  Two relaxation and mindfulness experiences named on the current official Spa and Wellbeing pages; exact format and suitability must be confirmed.

• Flite Scooter — flite_scooter

  An electric hydrofoil scooter experience introduced by the resort; instruction and suitability requirements apply.

• PADI Open Water Diver — dive_course

  A PADI Open Water certification programme, published for eligible guests aged 10 and over.

• Lha Velaa Kids Club — kids_club

  A supervised kids club built around island quests, crafts, games and events. Current age, registration and supervision policies must be confirmed.

• Catamaran Sailing — catamaran_sailing

  Catamaran sailing with instruction or guided support.

• Velaa Wellbeing Village — wellbeing_village

  A broader personalised wellbeing programme combining Eveylaa, mindful movement, nutrition and fitness.

• Glass-bottom Kayaking — glass_bottom_kayaking

  A lagoon kayak experience with a transparent viewing panel.

• Croquet — croquet

  Croquet is listed in the supplied official recreation brochure; coaching, equipment, age rules and opening hours must be confirmed.

• Windsurfing Lessons — windsurfing_lesson

  Instructor-led windsurfing lessons.

• Pétanque — petanque

  Pétanque is listed in the supplied official recreation brochure; coaching, equipment, age rules and opening hours must be confirmed.

• Certified Diver Afternoon Dive — certified_diving

  A single afternoon boat dive with a published 14:30 departure, for suitably certified divers.

• PGA Coaching — golf_coaching

  One-to-one golf coaching from PGA professionals, subject to instructor availability.

• Kneeboarding — kneeboarding

  A boat-towed kneeboarding session.

• Coral Restoration Project Discovery — coral_restoration

  An introduction to the resort’s coral restoration programme.

• Underwater Photography and Videography — underwater_photography

  Underwater photo and video support; the supplied brochure lists camera and GoPro rental.

• Rania Luxury Yacht Cruise — luxury_yacht_cruise

  A private cruise aboard the published Rania yacht, subject to current fleet availability.

• Energy Studio and Active Games — kids_active_play

  Movement-led games in the kids club energy studio.

• Swim Like a Mermaid Photoshoot — mermaid_photoshoot

  A themed water experience and photoshoot; safety and age rules apply.

• Combined Snorkelling Trips — snorkeling_excursion

  A guided outing combining suitable snorkelling locations based on conditions.

• Wakesurfing — wakesurfing

  A boat-towed wakesurf session with recreation-team support.

• Private Boat Dive — private_boat_dive

  A private dive-boat experience arranged through Velaa Dive Centre; certification, medical clearance, weather and site selection apply.

• Kitesurfing Lessons — kitesurfing_lesson

  Instructor-led kitesurfing lessons, subject to conditions.

• Scuba Diving — scuba_diving

  The umbrella scuba-diving experience delivered by Velaa Dive Centre; certification, medical, weather and site rules apply.

• Uninhabited Island Lunch or Dinner Cruise — private_island_dining

  A private cruise with a meal on or near an uninhabited island, subject to logistics and weather.

• Desert Island Kitesurfing Trip — kitesurfing_excursion

  A weather-dependent kitesurfing outing to a suitable uninhabited island.

• Swing Analysis — golf_analysis

  Technology-supported swing analysis through the Velaa Golf Academy.

• Hanifaru Manta Ray Encounter — manta_excursion

  A seasonal manta encounter subject to Hanifaru access rules, weather and wildlife presence; sightings are never guaranteed.

• Ameera Luxury Yacht Cruise — luxury_yacht_cruise

  A private cruise aboard the published Ameera yacht, subject to current fleet availability.