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. Roger,

      I would think so, but I don’t have a list of the wheelchair-friendly places. All of the Maldives islands are flat and the overwater bungalows are all on flat docks. I’d think that nearly all resorts are wheelchair friendly so I’d say choose a resort and then just make sure once you’ve decided. Best of luck! -Roger

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  2. I have a question and a comment.

    Question – Is there a place to find discount codes or pay for 2 days get 3 days discounts?

    Comment – Any chance you could consider adding a category “Best Resorts with sand (only) surrounding the villa’s (no rocks so you can easily walk around). And maybe water level that is not over your head. For Reference I stayed in Bora Bora at the Pearl resort and LOVED it because the sand around the villa’s was wonderful and easy to walk on without rocks and coral and the water was only chest high. Just curious.

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    1. David,

      I’m not aware of any discounts like that. In fact, since some resorts have remained closed since the pandemic, many of the others have raised prices quite a bit. So finding one that are only charging their rates from two years ago is difficult.

      That is an interesting suggestion for an article. I think it would be tough to research though. The resorts I’ve been to in different parts of the world all have different high tide and low tide levels that can make swimming much better or impossible. At least the conditions are nice for big parts of the day in most cases. I’ll look more into this. -Roger

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