One of the larger private-island resorts in the Maldives, the Vilamendhoo Island Resort & Spa only added its 30 Jacuzzi Water Villas in late 2010, so everything is still new and pristine. There are 154 rooms and villas on the island as well, and with that size there are great benefits for guests, not least of which is a very reasonable price compared to similar water bungalows in the Maldives.

This is an all-inclusive resort with 7 different restaurants and bars so even those staying longer than a week will have plenty of new choices during their entire stay. There are two main types of plans, however, with the all-inclusive “full board” plan including 3 meals a day, and the more expensive (but still reasonable) all-inclusive plan also including alcohol and a few more daily extras.

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This week: Vilamendhoo Island Resort & Spa – Maldives

Let’s just cut to the chase here and mention up front that probably the best thing about the Vilamendhoo Resort is that it’s one of the cheapest for water villas in the Maldives, and it’s excellent value. Right now we are seeing the Jacuzzi Water Villas at US$461 per night in December, which is the beginning of the high season. Prices will be higher around Christmas and in January, but this is honestly half the price of many resorts with similar water villas.

 

Even if they weren’t so affordable the water villas here would be impressive. They are 915 sq ft (85 m²) in area, including a large private outdoor deck and bathroom area. Of course each room has its own private Jacuzzi on the deck, but even the interior space is very large with a separate bedroom and living area.

 

The bathroom also features a partially open air rain shower, which is ultra refreshing in the tropical climate of the Maldives. There’s also a LCD TV with a DVD player and an iPod docking station in each room, as well as a tea/coffee/espresso machine and personal bathrobes.

A long list of daytime choices

Another great advantage of staying in a larger resort is that they can afford to offer far more choices for each guest. As mentioned above, there are 7 different restaurants and bars from which to choose. With the all-inclusive meal plans this means everyone is welcome to dine at any of them so you won’t be tiring of a narrow selection that you might get at an all-inclusive that offers only one buffet.

 

For activities you have two fresh-water swimming pools, a lighted tennis court, a putting green, football grounds, and beach volleyball. This, of course, is in addition to the excellent scuba diving and snorkeling that is a huge attraction throughout the Maldives.

 

Those in a pampering mood will want to try out the over-the-water Duniye Spa, which offers a long list of treatments and spa services.

 

Room rates: Starting at US$461 per night per room, including all meals

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  1. Good afternoon from California, USA.
    I’m looking to visit Maldives in August 2021. Can you please tell me the Covid-19 restrictions for Maldives resorts and are all resorts now opened for vacationing??

    This will be a family vacation and what is a good recommendation for a family experience there at Maldives?

    Thank you and I look forward to hearing back from you.

    Lorraine

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    1. Lorraine,

      Maldives reopened its borders to tourists of all nationalities on 15th July 2020. There will be no further incoming travel restrictions to the country. So far there have been very few cases of COVID at any of the resorts and if you are vaccinated you should be fine.

      For families I highly recommend Meeru Island, which is among the largest islands and the most affordable for all-inclusives. Since it’s a large island they also offer more pools and activities than most others as well. Have a great trip! -Roger

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  2. We are considering a 10 week stay and are avid scuba diverstrying not to break the bank
    We don’t need fancy we come for the diving. Any help would help. Where should we be looking for to be close to the diving?thanks Bob Hastings. 🌴🐋🦈😎

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    1. Robert,

      Ten weeks in the Maldives is an extremely long stay and I’m not aware of any diving resorts that cost less than US$3,000 per week. You might try Indonesia as they have great diving resorts at much more reasonable prices. -Roger

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