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Veligandu Island Resort & Spa Maldives

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Veligandu Maldives Resort Island is a natural island resort in North Ari Atoll, 600 metres long and 150 metres wide across 22 acres (9 hectares), reached by a 20-minute seaplane ride or a 60-minute luxury speedboat from Velana International Airport.

Island
Veligandu
From the airport
20 min by seaplane
Villas & rooms
100
Villa types
9
Meal plans
AI Premium
Restaurants & bars
7
The island

Veligandu Island Resort & Spa is the gem of the Indian Ocean. A whimsical tropical paradise of swaying palm trees, powdery sand beaches, crystal clear water and exuberant coral reefs, teeming with abundant marine life. This lush island escape offers privacy and tranquility that nourishes one’s wellbeing. Please note: - Veligandu island Resort & Spa will receive a resort renovation starting from June 1st, 2023, for a duration of approximately 1.5 years. Unfortunately, this does mean Veligandu will be out of order for a planned period of 1.5 year. Below you may find the details: Resort Closure: Thursday, June 1st, 2023 Resort Re-Opening: Friday, November 1, 2024

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Veligandu Maldives Resort Island is a natural island resort in North Ari Atoll, 600 metres long and 150 metres wide across 22 acres (9 hectares), reached by a 20-minute seaplane ride or a 60-minute luxury speedboat from Velana International Airport. Its 100 villas range from beachfront Beach Villas to Two-Bedroom overwater Sunset Ocean Pool Villas with private infinity pools and direct house reef access. The All-Inclusive Dine Around Package covers dining across Dhonveli, Madivaru Silk Restaurant, Raalhu Restaurant and Thundi Bar, unlimited beverages, complimentary water sports, and a spa treatment based on length of stay.
  • 100 villas across 9 categories, from Beach Villas to Two-Bedroom overwater Sunset Ocean Pool Villas
  • 20-minute seaplane or 60-minute luxury speedboat from Velana International Airport
  • All-Inclusive Dine Around across Dhonveli, Madivaru Silk Restaurant, Raalhu Restaurant and Thundi Bar
  • One-time floating breakfast or In-Villa Breakfast for stays of 4+ nights
  • Ocean Dive Centre with 18 dive sites in North Ari Atoll
  • Complimentary spa treatment based on length of stay (7-10 nights or 11+ nights)
  • Raalhu Champagne Pavilion - a sunset sanctuary for lovers and newlyweds
  • Weddings on Veligandu's sandbank
In pictures

A look around Veligandu

Where you stay

9 ways to stay

Size bars drawn to scale against the largest villa. A = adult, C = child.

Sunset Ocean Pool Villas Two-BedroomOverwater, sunset facing

Sunset Ocean Pool Villas Two-Bedroom

Overwater, sunset facingPrivate poolKing
319 m²

Exquisite two-bedroom overwater villas with generous living space, breathtaking sunset views, a private infinity pool, and direct access to the house reef; ideal for families or friends.

Ocean Pool Villas Two-BedroomOverwater, reef edge

Ocean Pool Villas Two-Bedroom

Overwater, reef edgePrivate poolKing
270 m²

Elegant sunrise-facing villas with expansive living areas, a private infinity pool, and seamless indoor-outdoor design; perfect for families or groups.

Sunset Ocean Pool VillasOverwater, sunset facing

Sunset Ocean Pool Villas

Overwater, sunset facingPrivate poolKing
152 m²

Contemporary overwater retreats with panoramic sunset views, floor-to-ceiling glass doors, a spacious private terrace with infinity pool, and direct lagoon access.

25 on the island
Ocean Pool VillasOverwater, reef edge

Ocean Pool Villas

Overwater, reef edgePrivate poolKing
125 m²

Sophisticated overwater villas with sunrise vistas, a private infinity pool, refined interiors, and direct access to the vibrant house reef.

22 on the island
Sunset Ocean VillasOverwater, sunset facing

Sunset Ocean Villas

Overwater, sunset facingKing
102 m²

Intimate overwater sanctuaries for couples, with breathtaking sunset views, open-air bathrooms, and expansive terraces above the lagoon.

18 on the island
Ocean Jacuzzi VillasOverwater, reef edge

Ocean Jacuzzi Villas

Overwater, reef edgeKing
86 m²

Stylish villas with serene sunrise views, a private jacuzzi, partially open bathroom, and proximity to the house reef; ideal for couples, families and friends. Position inferred from the 'Ocean' naming shared with the resort's other overwater villas; text says 'proximity to' rather than 'direct access to' the house reef, so this is lower-confidence than the other categories — see internalComments.

10 on the island
Sunset Jacuzzi Beach VillasBeach

Sunset Jacuzzi Beach Villas

BeachKing
90 m²

Secluded beachfront villas framed by tropical foliage, with golden sunset views, a private jacuzzi, and direct access to the beach and house reef.

6 on the island
Jacuzzi Beach VillasBeach

Jacuzzi Beach Villas

BeachKing
86 m²

Private beachfront hideaways in tropical gardens, with a secluded veranda and private jacuzzi.

10 on the island
Beach VillasBeach

Beach Villas

BeachKing
71 m²

Charming beachfront retreats with island-inspired interiors and open-air bathrooms.

9 on the island
Meal plans

Choose how you dine

Every board basis this island sells. Open a plan for exactly what it covers and what it leaves out.

AI Premium

All-Inclusive Dine Around Package

BreakfastLunchDinnerDrinks
What it covers
  • Daily breakfast at Dhonveli Restaurant, 07:30-10:30
  • Daily lunch at Dhonveli Restaurant, 12:30-14:00
  • Daily dinner at Dhonveli Restaurant, 19:00-21:30
  • Casual Snack Day Menu (pizzas, burgers, nibbles, ice cream) at Thundi Bar, 10:30-22:30
  • Unlimited Dine Around option: 3-course lunch and 3-course dinner daily at Madivaru Silk Restaurant, and dinner daily at Raalhu Restaurant (prior reservations required, subject to availability)
  • 25% discount on all food items at Madivaru and Raalhu Restaurant (excluding special events)
  • One-time floating breakfast during the stay for guests staying 4+ nights in Sunset Ocean Pool Villas, Ocean Pool Villas, 2-Bedroom Sunset Ocean Pool Villas, or 2-Bedroom Ocean Pool Villas
  • One-time In-Villa Breakfast experience during the stay for guests staying 4+ nights in Sunset Ocean Villas, Ocean Jacuzzi Villas, Sunset Jacuzzi Beach Villas, Jacuzzi Beach Villas, or Beach Villas
  • One-time beach dinner during the stay for guests staying 4+ nights (pre-booking required, subject to space availability)
  • Daily High Tea (tea, coffee and snacks) at Thundi Bar, 15:00-16:30
  • Unlimited alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages at Raalhu Bar (10:00-23:00) and Thundi Bar (08:00 until the last guest leaves): alcoholic cocktails including exclusive signature blends; all non-alcoholic cocktails; premium branded spirits, liqueurs, port and sherry; extensive wine selection (red, white, rosé, sparkling); international draught beer, bottled beer and ciders; freshly brewed coffee, tea, iced coffee, iced tea, espresso, latte, cappuccino, macchiato; smoothies, milkshakes, freshly sq
  • Mini bar refilled once daily: house wines (750ml, red/white/rosé/sparkling), bottled beer, bottled spirit selection, soft drinks, Veligandu still and sparkling water, Nespresso coffee and teas, assorted snacks
  • 750ml bottle of Champagne per villa upon arrival
  • One bag of laundry per villa per stay, for guests staying a minimum of 2 nights
  • Complimentary access to Fitness Center, Pickleball Court, Padel Tennis Court, Table Tennis, Billiards, Dart, Shuffleboard, and Foosball, with all equipment provided
  • One Local Island excursion during the stay, per the regular schedule
  • Complimentary orientation dive once per stay for certified divers who have dived within the past 12 months and are staying 7+ nights
  • Complimentary use of water sports equipment for 1 hour daily: windsurfing, stand-up paddleboarding, single/double kayak, two-person paddleboard, four-person paddleboard (basic experience required)
  • Complimentary use of snorkeling equipment throughout the stay: snorkel fins, mask, snorkel, and a deluxe carrying bag
  • One 60-minute selected spa treatment for guests staying 7-10 nights; two 60-minute selected spa treatments for guests staying 11+ nights (each adult aged 15+, based on stay duration)
  • 20% discount on selected Spa treatments taken during the first two days of the stay
  • Complimentary group yoga sessions (asanas and yoga Nidra) at regularly scheduled times

Not included

  • Destination Dining and In-Villa Dining
  • Himeyn Spa Treatments not listed under the All-Inclusive Dine Around Package
  • Items and services from The Boutique, The Tailor Shop, and The VMoments Studio
  • Motorized Water Sports and Excursions
  • Beverage from In-Villa Dining
  • Champagne and wines listed in the Mini Bar Menu that are not part of the package
  • Beverages not included in the package, such as additional selections from the Wine List
  • No discounts applicable for beverages and supplements, including Meal Plans, Christmas Eve, and New Year's Eve Gala Dinners
Eat & drink

8 places to eat and drink

From breakfast on the lagoon to the last drink of the night.

Restaurants & bars8

Dhonveli Restaurant · International and Asian buffet, live-cooking stations, themed weekly dinners, traditional Maldivian flavors
Breakfast 07:30-10:30 / Lunch 12:30-14:00 / Dinner 19:00-21:30
Thundi Bar · Casual Snack Day Menu (pizzas, burgers, nibbles, ice cream)

On the Veligandu sandbank; access to infinity pool and house reef; evening entertainment including beach parties, live music and cultural performances.

Snack menu 10:30-22:30; High Tea 15:00-16:30; beverages from 08:00 until the last guest leaves
Madivaru Silk Restaurant & Teppanyaki Grill · Mediterranean and Asian fusion (Silk Restaurant); Japanese Teppanyaki with live culinary performances

Sunset views from the island's western shores; 3-course lunch and dinner daily under the Dine Around option (pre-booking required).

Raalhu Restaurant · Refined meats and gourmet seafood (Maldivian lobster, local fish, premium international cuts)

Dinner daily under the Dine Around option (pre-booking required).

Raalhu Champagne Pavilion · World's finest champagnes

Sunset sanctuary for lovers and newlyweds.

Raalhu Bar

Premium beverages in a relaxed, tranquil atmosphere.

10:00-23:00
Destination Diningextra cost

Private candlelit dinners on the beach and floating pool breakfasts; generally excluded from the All-Inclusive Dine Around Package except the one-time floating breakfast and one-time beach dinner benefits for 4+ night stays.

In-Villa Diningextra cost

Excluded from the All-Inclusive Dine Around Package except the one-time In-Villa Breakfast experience for eligible 4+ night stays.

Things to do

Days on Veligandu

Excursion

  • Local Island excursionIncluded
  • Sunset Dolphin CruiseExtra cost
  • Private Fishing ExpeditionExtra cost
  • Bespoke Yacht EscapeExtra cost

Diving & snorkelling

  • Orientation diveIncluded
  • Diving (Ocean Dive Centre)Extra cost
  • Marine biologist experienceIncluded

Water sports

  • WindsurfingIncluded
  • Stand-up paddleboarding (SUP)Included
  • Single/Double KayakIncluded
  • Two-person paddleboardIncluded
  • Four-person paddleboardIncluded
  • Snorkeling equipmentIncluded
  • Jet SkiingExtra cost
  • X-Jet BladingExtra cost
  • Snorkeling with sea turtles and manta raysExtra cost

Land sports & gym

  • Pickleball / Padel TennisIncluded
  • VFitness CentreIncluded
  • Game Zone (Billiards, Table Tennis, Foosball, Shuffleboard, Darts)Included

Spa & wellness

  • YogaIncluded

Entertainment

  • Evening Entertainment (live music, DJ nights, movie screenings, Maldivian performances)Included
Included with your stay

The little things that come with it

  • Wood or tile flooring
  • Private terrace with furnishings
  • Air conditioning
  • Overhead ceiling fan
  • Cozy sitting area
  • Stocked minibar with refrigerator
Island life

Spa, children, reef and romance

Spa

Himeyn Spa is a tranquil overwater sanctuary offering body and facial therapies with expert therapists and natural products. Guests aged 15+ receive one spa treatment per stay based on duration under the All-Inclusive Dine Around Package: 7-10 nights = one 60-minute treatment; 11+ nights = two 60-minute treatments; plus a 20% discount on selected spa treatments taken during the first two days of the stay.

Getting there

From the plane to your villa

  1. Velana International AirportOur team meets you on arrival
  2. Seaplane20 minutes, daylight hours only
  3. Veligandu

Also available: Speedboat (60 min).

The island map

Find your way around

Map of Veligandu Island Resort & Spa Maldives
At the resort

Facilities

SpaSeaplaneExcursions (Water Sports)extra costDivingextra costWater Sportsextra costPhotography Serviceextra costBoutiqueWiFiTennis CourtSwimming PoolYogaGame Room

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