Soft white sand, crystal-clear seas. A beautiful picture-perfect lagoon complete with stunning sunset views. Chic private hideaways dotted along the shoreline. Welcome to Velassaru.

Explore the teeming coral reefs, cruise beyond the horizon, or relax on the perfect Maldivian beaches. Exploration, adventure and repose – Velassaru Maldives sets the scene for the ideal island escape.

Velassaru Maldives is situated in the South Male Atoll, a 25-minute speedboat ride from Male International Airport. The guest services team will be at the airport to escort you to the waiting speedboats. Chilled drinks and a warm welcome await you at Velassaru.

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The 129 bungalows and villas are tucked away in the gardens, are sitting along the beachfront, or are perched in overwaters. All offer chic serenity and comfortable equipment.

Deluxe Bungalows – 70 m²

Perfect tranquillity only steps from the shoreline; these bungalows offer the best contemporary living with minimalist interiors and colourful accents.

Deluxe Villas

Understated luxury. With convenient access to a soft white sandy beach, the Deluxe Villa is a sanctuary. Embrace the island lifestyle in indulgent dwellings that offer glorious ocean panoramas. Unwind in your private garden, a blissful corner where you can enjoy the warmth of the tropical sun.

Beach Villa – 96 m²

Contemporary beachfront living. The beach villas feature elegant, natural highlights of stone and teak in an elegant space that includes oversized bathrooms and garden showers. Some Beach Villas have sparkling plunge pools, perfect for luxuriating after a long sunny day.

Water Villa, 112m²

Your water villa offers 112m² of modern living in an enviable position above our sparkling lagoon with far-reaching views of the Maldives. Each villa is bathed in warm, natural light and equipped with lavish amenities. It offers direct access to the lagoon and a spacious private deck. 

• Bathrobes and hairdryer
• L’Occitane bath products
• Beach bags, beach towels and slippers
• Minibar, tea- and coffee-making facilities
• Complimentary drinking water
• In-villa safe
• Free Wi-Fi
• LCD TV and DVD player
• IPTV onscreen entertainment and resort information system
• Auxiliary cable that connects to sound system for listening to a personal MP3 player
• Individually controlled air conditioning and ceiling fan| IDD telephone and Internet access

There are five enticing dining venues and two innovative bars, each exuding its style. A range of cuisines and tempting culinary creations await on the beach, at the lagoon’s edge, by candlelight or under starlight.

Creative teppanyaki, Pan Indian Ocean Cuisine, Contemporary Fresh Seafood, and international favourites make dining at Velassaru Maldives a true pleasure.

Teppanyaki – Japanese with a twist

Etesian – intimate Gourmet Moments

Vela – world cuisine & laidback vibes

Turquoise – integrated international cuisine

Sand – Ocean Front Dining

The Spa

Find ultimate rejuvenation in ten overwater pavilions offering blissful escapes to soothe the spirit. Breathe in the intoxicating aromas of exotic indigenous ingredients. Luxuriate in the expert touch of the trained therapists. 

Endless views of the Maldivian seascape combined with Intuitive therapy. The Spa treatments refresh and rejuvenate. The solitude, space, and peace you need to recharge. Invigorating elixirs that pamper the body, mind, and spirit. 

• Ten overwater treatment rooms
• Relaxation room
• Manicure and pedicure room
• Hydropool perched over the lagoon
• Steam room

 Velassaru offers something for everyone: explorations that satisfy your need for speed or activities that immerse you in adrenaline and adventure. Fun sports for the young at heart and slower-paced recreational endeavours that relax and revive. 

• water-skiing
• knee boarding
• wakeboarding
• windsurfing
• parasailing
• catamaran sailing
• kayaking
• transparent glass-bottom kayaks
• fun tube adventures