Anantara Veli Resort & Spa – Maldives
With a total of 50 overwater bungalows and no other rooms, the Anantara Veli Resort & Spa is more private and secluded than the Anantara Dhigu Resort located on the next island. The overwater bungalows are large and luxurious, with the Deluxe ones offering extras like a bathtub-for-two that could make a honeymoon even more memorable.
The location is a tropical paradise, and even better you can take a 2-minute boat ride to the other resort to get a wider variation of restaurants and daytime activities. This is a 5-star resort in every sense, and a perfect choice for a romantic getaway or any special occasion.
Location
The Anantara Veli Resort & Spa is located 21 kilometers south of the main island of Malé in the Maldives.
Rooms/villas/suites
36 Overwater Bungalows
Area: 667 sq ft (62 m²)
14 Deluxe Overwater Bungalows
Area: 990 sq ft (92 m²)
Special room features
- Beds: One kingsize
- Wi-Fi: Available
- Entertainment system: Flat-screen TV, CD/DVD and MP3 player
- Room service: 24 hours
- Espresso machine
- Minibar
- Private waterfront sundeck
- Separate bathtub and shower
- Sofa
- Daybed on deck
- Dual vanities and dressing room (Deluxe-only)
- Two-person bathrub (Deluxe-only)
- Two-level terrace/sundeck (Deluxe-only)
Rates
- Low season online specials from US$480 per night
- High season online specials from US$652 per night
Restaurants and bars
- Baan Huraa
- 73 Degrees
- Dhoni
- Geckos
At next-door Anantara Dhigu Resort
- Fushi Café
- Fuddan Fusion Grill
- Terrazzo
- Aqua
- Dining by Design
Resort features
- Diving
- Snorkeling
- Parasailing
- Kayaking
- Catamarans
- Sailing
- Speedboats
- Jet skis
- Beachside yoga
- Boutique
- Cooking school
- Dhoni Kids Club
- Fitness
- Library
- Morning meditation
- Infinity-edge pool
- Tennis
- Volleyball & badminton
- Wedding facilities and packages
Spa
Anantara Spa Dhigu is located in overwater suites and offers full 5-star service and many massage and treatment options.
Nearby activities
- Island hopping
- Island picnic
- Malé excursions
- Sunset cruise
- Sunset handline fishing
What the reviews say
Similar to its sister resort, the larger and more family-oriented Anantara Dhigu that is located on the next island, reviews for the Anantara Veli Resort are almost all very positive. Most guests are extremely pleased by the location and the overwater bungalows, and this hotel seems particularly well suited to honeymoons since it’s more private and less child-friendly than the other one.
However, there are always people who are disappointed, and it’s not too hard to find reviews from other people who didn’t feel the resort lives up to its reputation or price. Still, with the overwhelming number of reviews being very positive, it feels like you’d be unlucky to experience most of the negative things that a few people bring up.
Getting there
To reach the Anantara Veli Resort & Spa you’ll need to fly to the main Malé International Airport in the Maldives. From there you’ll be met by hotel staff who will put you on a private speedboat for the 35-minute ride to the small island where the resort lies.
