Vilamendhoo Island Resort & Spa - Maldives

Vilamendhoo Island Resort & Spa – Maldives

With 184 and villas, including 30 Jacuzzi water villas that just opened in late 2010, the Vilamendhoo Island Resort & Spa is one of the larger private-island resorts in the Maldives. This is an all-inclusive property where guests can choose from meals-only or a “plus” plan that also includes alcohol and extras. In either case, this is one of the more affordable and best-value overwater villa resorts in the Maldives.

The water villas each come with their own private Jacuzzi plus many extras, so they are ideal for a honeymoon or anniversary trip. There is a wide range of daytime activities plus a fair bit of nightlife available, so those who prefer to be active will have many choices, while those looking for a secluded bit of tropical paradise can keep to themselves quite easily.

Location

The Vilamendhoo Island Resort is located on its own island in the North Ari Atoll, 80 kilometers southwest of the Malé International Airport.

Rooms/villas/suites

30 Jacuzzi Water Villas
Area: 915 sq ft (85 m²)

Beds: One kingsize 4-poster bed
Wi-Fi: Available
Entertainment system: color cable TV, DVD/CD player, iPod docking station/sound tower
Room service: Available

154 Island villas and suites

Special room features

Large bedroom
Tea/coffee/espresso machine
Spacious, partially open-air bathroom with double sinks
Private, walled-in outdoor area with Jacuzzi for two
Wooden sundeck with chaise lounges
Shade umbrella
Tropical plants
Private sundeck
Personal safe
Partially open-air bathroom with rain shower
Bath accessories
Hair dryer
Bathrobe and slippers

Rates

Low season online specials from US$412 per night
High season online specials from US$458 per night

Check online specials, photos, and more details for the Vilamendhoo Island Resort & Spa

Restaurants and bars

Funama Restaurant – Open-air buffet restaurant
Ahima Restaurant – Open-air buffet restaurant
Asian Wok Restaurant – Asian cuisine and Teppanyaki
Hot Rock Restaurant – Meat or fish cooked at your table on hot rocks
Bonthi Bar – sports bar
Sunset Bar
Asian Wok Bar
Dinners served on the beach

Resort features

Euro-Divers SCUBA Center
Snorkeling
2 fresh water swimming pools
Lighted tennis court
Putting green
Beach volleyball
Badminton
Table tennis
Billiards/snooker
Football grounds
Fitness center with modern exercise equipment
Children’s playground

Spa

The over-the-water Duniye Spa provides a tropical spa experience for women and men, focused on wholeness, simplicity, purity and quality.

Nearby activities

Fishing excursions including morning, afternoon and deep sea trips
Sunset cruise
Island hopping
Photo flight
Robinson Crusoe Island
Whale shark, manta & turtle watching

What the reviews say

Reviews for the Vilamendhoo Island Resort & Spa are very positive, particularly the ones for those who visited after the late-2010 refurbish and addition of the water villas. Guests find the house reef and the diving/snorkeling to be among the best in the Maldives.

There was some confusion over the rate plans, as they offer a full-board as well as an all-inclusive-plus plan, the first of which is only good for meals, and the latter includes alcohol and other extras. Some guests thought they were on the more inclusive plan and were disappointed, but most agree that this resort offers excellent value all things considered.

Getting there

To reach the Vilamendhoo Island Resort you’ll first fly to Malé International Airport. From there you’ll be greeted by resort staff and helped aboard a sea plane for the 25-minute flight to Vilamendhoo Island and the hotel itself.