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Velassaru Maldives

5.0 star property
Upmarket beachfront resort with spa, near Villingili Public Beach
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
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Exterior
Water Suite
Exterior
On the beach, white sand, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas
On the beach, white sand, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas
VIP Access

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Airport transfer
  • Non-smoking
  • Spa

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • On the beach
  • 5 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Steam room
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach sunloungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach bar
  • Pool bar
  • 24-hour room service

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
The price is AU$1,484
includes taxes & fees
20 Dec - 21 Dec

Room options

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Beach/ocean view

Water Bungalow with Pool

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 79 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, memory-foam beds

Water Villa with Pool

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 112 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Beach Villa with Pool

Beach Villa with Pool

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 116 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer

Water Villa

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Ceiling fan
  • 112 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, memory-foam beds

Deluxe Bungalow

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Ceiling fan
  • 69 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, memory-foam beds

Beach Villa

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Memory foam bed
  • 96 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Water Suite

Water Suite

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Private outdoor hot tub
Air conditioning
  • 271 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Pool Villa

Pool Villa

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Private outdoor hot tub
Air conditioning
TV
  • 175 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, memory-foam beds

Deluxe Villa with Pool

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 109 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Aerial view

Deluxe Villa

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 76 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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The price is AU$1,184
includes taxes & fees
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About the area

Map
Velassaru, South Male Atoll, Velassaru

What's nearby

  • Laguna Beach - 1 min walk
  • Vadoo Beach - 1 min walk
  • Emma Fushi Island - 15 min walk
  • Embudu Beach - 8 min drive
  • Hulhumale Beach - 19 min drive

Getting around

  • Male (MLE-Velana Intl.) - 7.7 miles/12.4 km
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Terra & Mar - ‬823 min drive
  • ‪Miss Olive Oil - ‬823 min drive
  • ‪The Elephant & Butterfly - ‬841 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Del Mar Maldives - ‬825 min drive
  • ‪Hard Rock Cafe - ‬826 min drive

About this property

Velassaru Maldives

At Velassaru Maldives, you can spend time at the beach enjoying beach umbrellas, volleyball and beachside drinks, plus you'll have access to on-site scuba-diving, snorkelling and parasailing. The outdoor pool provides fun for everyone, while guests in the mood for pampering can indulge in spa services at the spa. Vela, one of 5 restaurants, serves African cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other highlights at this luxurious resort include 2 bars/lounges, a poolside bar and a steam room. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff.

All-inclusive

All-inclusive room rates at Velassaru Maldives are available. These rates are higher because they include on-site food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, German, Russian

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 129 units

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
  • Early check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is noon
  • Late check-out subject to availability

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • Guests must transfer via Boat to the property; guests must contact the property at least 72 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
  • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
  • Guests will receive an email 2 weeks before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
  • For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
  • Guests must arrange transfers (surcharge) from Male International Airport to the property, which is 25 minutes away via speedboat. To guarantee transfers, guests must contact the property with their flight details at least 72 hours before their expected arrival. A daily 24-hour transfer service is provided by the hotel. Guests must pay the speedboat fee at checkout.
  • Guests will receive an email from the property with reservation deposit payment information within 24 hours after booking. The deposit is payable via secure link, due within 24 hours after booking.

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

  • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • 5 restaurants
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Beach bar
  • Poolside bar
  • Private dining
  • 24-hour room service
  • Snack bar/deli

Travelling with children

  • Children's menu

What to do

  • On the beach
  • Tennis
  • Fitness classes
  • Yoga classes
  • Beach volleyball
  • Kayaking
  • Canoeing
  • Parasailing
  • Sailing
  • Boat tours
  • Personal watercraft (motorised)
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Waterskiing
  • Windsurfing
  • Evening entertainment
  • Fishing
  • Windsurfing nearby

Working away

  • Business centre

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Beach sunloungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • An outdoor pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • Doorbell and phone notifications
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 45-inch TV
  • Premium satellite channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Minibar
  • Electric kettle
  • Dressing gowns and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Down duvet
  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding
  • Memory-foam mattress

What to enjoy

  • Balcony or patio
  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall shower heads
  • Shower only
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Office
  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls
  • Desk chair

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Access via exterior corridors

Special features

Spa

The Spa at Velassaru has massage/treatment rooms and couples treatment room(s).

Dining

Vela – This buffet restaurant specialises in African cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. A children's menu is available.
Etesian – This fine-dining restaurant specialises in Mediterranean cuisine and only serves dinner. Reservations are required. Open daily.
SAND – This beach restaurant specialises in seafood and only serves dinner. Reservations are required.
Teppanyaki – Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant specialises in Japanese cuisine and only serves dinner. Reservations are required.
Turquoise – This restaurant serves lunch and dinner.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World.

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit is payable by wire transfer and is due within 24 hours of booking the reservation

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 12.00 per person, per night
  • Christmas Eve (24 December) gala dinner per adult: USD 214.00
  • Christmas Eve (24 December) gala dinner per child: USD 107.00 (from 2 to 11 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) gala dinner per adult: USD 385.35
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) gala dinner per child: USD 193 (from 2 to 11 years old)
  • Boat transfer per adult: USD 185 (return)
  • Boat transfer per child: USD 92.50 (return), from 2 to 11 years old

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 172.26 per person (return)
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • Cots/infant beds are available for USD 209.0 per day
  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 366.0 per day
  • Airport shuttle for children between the ages of 2 and 11 costs USD 86.13 (return)

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Reservations are required for massage services and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Per property policy, privately owned boats are not permitted in the lagoon.

Also known as

Hotel Velassaru Maldives
Velassaru Maldives
Velassaru Maldives Hotel
Velassaru Maldives Hotel South Male Atoll
Velassaru Maldives Laguna Beach Hotel
Velassaru Maldives Laguna Beach Male
Velassaru Maldives Resort
Velassaru Maldives Laguna Beach Male
Velassaru Maldives Laguna Beach Hotel
Velassaru Maldives Resort
Velassaru Maldives Velassaru
Velassaru Maldives Resort Velassaru

Frequently asked questions

Does Velassaru Maldives offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Velassaru Maldives does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Velassaru Maldives?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Velassaru Maldives?
Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Velassaru Maldives?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 172.26 per person return.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Velassaru Maldives?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability).
What is there to do at Velassaru Maldives and nearby?
Have fun with on-site activities such as kayaking, parasailing and sailing and improve your game at the on-site tennis courts. Additional recreation on-site includes fitness classes, volleyball and yoga. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool. Velassaru Maldives also has 2 bars and a steam room, as well as spa services and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Velassaru Maldives?
Yes, there are 5 on-site restaurants, featuring beachfront dining, African cuisine and ocean views.
Does Velassaru Maldives have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony or patio.
What's the area around Velassaru Maldives like?
Velassaru Maldives is a short 1-minute walk from Vadoo Beach and 15 minutes' walk from Emma Fushi Island.

Velassaru Maldives Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent all around.
Ali, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

A little time in paradise
This is the second time we visited Velassaru, great stay and location, close to Male only 25-30 mins away by speed boat. It is a little place of paradise, especially if you are looking to get out of the city and disconnect. It is a small island but there is always something to do. The personal is very friendly, always with a smile on their faces, and helpful. In terms of food, we had a half-board option which provided a great variety of food options. The only little disappointment was one of the restaurants for lunch the food quality/taste has changed compared to 2018, it has decreased and that is a pity. But for the rest, create complimentary activities, we loved the live music performance and the DJ night
6-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent service, quality of food, and cleanliness.
Hoan, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Staff dedication, support and friendliness
Jonathan Paul, 5-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Carla cruz borges de, 6-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Velassaru is about a 20-30 min boat ride from Mele. The boat they use is big, air conditioned and very comfortable so don't worry about being sea sick! The property is beautiful and immaculately maintained, it truly is a little piece of paradise. We stayed in the sunset side bungalows, #308 over the water, they are completely private with their own pool and a much needed breeze. We bought the full board package which included buffet breakfast, ala cart lunch and buffet dinner. All were delicious, we were very impressed. Our flight did not leave until 11pm at night so they very kindly let us stay in our room until 7pm, 12pm is their usual check out time. We arrived at 10pm unfortunately, due to the weather were unable to get to the hotel so they took us to their sister property close by. We were then taken the next day at 10:30am to Velassaru. We rode to the hotel with a group of travel agents who had been to Valassaru before, they said it was their favorite property in the Maldives.....I am beyond impressed with the property and would highly recommend it.
Clare, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly, helpful staff…beautiful sand and resort
Christopher, 11-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Caron, 10-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

beautiful Velassaru
Our stay at Velassaru was amazing. We spent 12 days on the island, and did not want to leave... The level of service and dedication of the staff are beyond the words. The hotel is ideal for family or romantic getaway. The island is very small and that makes it really quiet and peaceful. You can see Male as it is really close by, but on the other hand you don't need to spent extra hours for getting to the island. Highly recommend this hotel to all lovers of the tranquil holidays.
Natalia, 11-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

David, 5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

A stunning resort with great beaches and activities/ experiences. Especially the snorkeling trips. Service was impeccable from moment we arrived at the airport to the moment we go back into the airport
Oi Ping Meggy, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Really amazing resort
Ramirez Emylyn, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nimalraj, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Our first visit to Velassaru was magical so we were gutted when our second visit had to be cancelled due to the pandemic lockdown. We finally managed to book and we're so glad we did because they have managed to keep that level of quality up there. Velassaru is a luxury resort which means its priced as such but your so spoiled with gorgeous beaches, excellent service and a range of different restaurant options to cater for most tastes. And of you don't find what you like, the chefs have no problem going off menu to accommodate your requirements. We're still in love with this place and will be going back. Highly recommended.
Pratul, 5-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Rutesh, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The team at Velassaru are incredible - so welcoming and attentive - they literally made the trip! The island and facilities are excellent - fantastic food options and overall a great place to spend time. Can’t say enough about how much we enjoyed interacting with the staff - they showed such passion for their jobs and ensuring we had a marvelous stay. Already planning a trip back!
Philip, 6-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Velassaru Maldives did not disappoint. Beautiful waters and tranquil sea made swimming enjoyable. Property is kept in pristine condition. Staff was super friendly and accommodating. Farahun from housekeeping was amazing. I looked forward to returning to the room after he was done organizing it. If you’re looking for a luxurious and relaxing experience, I definitely recommend this place.
Julissa, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nice and quiet resort
Oleg, 8-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

It’s a very kid friendly resort and the staff service is good - they go extra mile to make sure guests have an excellent, comfortable and memorable stay.
April Roxanne, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

We felt like we are in paradise! Island is small and cozy. People are so friendly. The food was amazing and hotel decorated perfectly beautiful.
BERK, 6-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Orlando, 2-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Outstanding all round
Just prefect in every way. Most relaxing Holiday ever. Nothing more to add apart from a big thanks to the whole team who looked after us so well.
Adrian, 10-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The most beautiful resort. Stunning location. Amazing staff.
Antony, 7-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review