Maldives Velavaru Island, full English name (Angsana Velavaru Island), is located within the Dhaalu Atoll of the Maldives, 146 kilometers from Male, and can be reached by seaplane from Male in only 40 minutes. Its name comes from the many sea turtles that come here to lay eggs from January to May each year, so it was named "Velavaru," which means sea turtle in the local language. Therefore, Velavaru Island is also called "Turtle Island" by many tourists. The entire island is small, and walking around it takes only 10 minutes. The island is full of primitive-style scenery, far from the noise of the city, surrounded everywhere by dense palm trees, golden shores, and crystal-clear water.
There is a transparent and romantic chapel here. Velavaru's water houses are a major feature, better than the water houses of many six-star islands, with large private pools. Built in 2009, about 200 meters from the main island, they require a boat to reach. In 2019 the main island was renovated and beach villas with private pools and other hardware facilities were newly built, and the public infinity pool is also presented together with the pool bar, greatly improving the level of luxury and comfort.
1. The main island of Velavaru Island is all beach houses; the water houses are on the nearby water and require a boat to reach, which is also a major feature; 2. The water houses are called "InOcean Pavilion" and are famous water villas in the Maldives; the two-story loft designs all have pools; 3. There is also a chapel on the island where a small wedding can be held, especially ceremonial, an ideal place for honeymoons; 4. The brand is strong; "Angsana" belongs to the Banyan Tree hotel group, and management and service are very good; 5. The island was renovated in 2020, the facilities are relatively new, so there is no worry about the island being built too long ago;
1. After renovation and conversion to all-inclusive, the price is relatively expensive, and the value for money compared with before the pandemic is gone; 2. The snorkeling environment is average; there are almost no snorkeling spots around the beach houses and water houses, only near the main island is slightly better, so skip it if you value snorkeling; 3. Comparison of beach houses and water houses: both software and hardware, and area, differ considerably, and conditions are average. Therefore the price difference between beach houses and water houses is relatively large;
Children 2-11.99 years old: 3100 per person
Room Description: Enjoy an exceptional beachfront location surrounded by swaying palm trees and refreshing ocean breezes. Relax on your villa balcony or outdoor loungers while dining al fresco. The Beachfront Villa features a king-size bed.
The brand-new Beachfront Infinity Pool Villa features a 15-square-meter plunge pool with unobstructed ocean views. The villa is equipped with stylish amenities, bright interiors, and chic locally-inspired Maldivian furniture. The renovated villa also has a private large backyard with a circular wooden deck and a stylish bathtub. Outside the turtle-shaped villa is a large panoramic terrace, an excellent spot for sunbathing and enjoying the unique lagoon views.
Sit on the terrace of the thatched-roof hut and watch the waves lapping the shore up close. Inside the cheerful hut, boldly colored furniture and vivid artworks welcome you into your own living space. Indoor and outdoor shower facilities and a comfortable bedroom and study are your private retreat. The villa features a large sofa and provides extra space for one accompanying person, or a rollaway bed can be used for two accompanying persons. The outdoor area includes a back garden with a spacious private infinity pool, a lounge area and a Thai-style sala overlooking the beach.
After soft furnishing renovations at the end of 2024, it is particularly bright and vibrant. The villa sits on an elevated platform over the water, with easy access from the terrace to a 7-meter infinity pool, where you can enjoy a floating breakfast and endless horizon views. The bedroom has a 2m x 2m king bed; the living room sofa can be converted into a 2.5m x 1.8m sofa bed during turndown service. Sliding doors separate the living room, master bedroom, and bathroom, ensuring high privacy. The second-floor rooftop offers views of sunrise, sunset, and the starry sky, and allows for rooftop BBQ. There is an independent water entry platform with the house reef right in front, where you can see abundant fish. A trampoline net brings back childhood fun.
After soft furnishings were renovated at the end of 2024, it is especially bright and vibrant. The villa sits on a raised platform over the water, and from the terrace you can easily reach the 9-meter infinity pool, enjoy a floating breakfast, and take in endless horizon views. The bedroom has a 2m x 2m large bed, and the living room sofa can be converted into a 2.5m x 1.8m large sofa bed during turndown service. Sliding partitions separate the living room, master bedroom, and bathroom, ensuring very high privacy. The second-floor rooftop offers views of sunrise, sunset, and the starry sky, and allows for rooftop BBQ. There is an independent water entry platform, with the house reef right in front, where you can see abundant schools of fish. The trampoline-style net bed brings back childhood fun. The Deluxe InOcean Pool Villa has an additional long-corridor yoga pavilion compared with the basic InOcean Pool Villa.
This two-bedroom villa is bright and spacious at 323 sqm, consisting of two separate wooden bungalows with private bathrooms. One bungalow has a master bedroom with a king-size bed, and the other has a spacious living room that can be converted into another king bedroom with panoramic views. The two bungalows share a private garden with a 5m x 3m x 1.3m open-air waterfall pool and a Thai-style sala on the beach overlooking the lagoon.
The Angsana three-bedroom pool villa consists of two separate pavilions, with two en-suite king bedrooms, one en-suite twin bedroom and a spacious living room. Outside the villa, we offer a private garden and a 5m x 3m x 1.3m infinity pool, just steps from the white sand beach and turquoise waters. Here you can not only overlook the horizon but also host celebrations such as sunset cocktail parties or private barbecues. The Thai salon on the beach lets you experience freedom in this ultimate private paradise.
With only 3 two-bedroom overwater villas in total, featuring two separate bedrooms and a maximum occupancy of 5, it's a great choice for families with a generous budget. It boasts a prime ocean location with direct access to the coral reef. Leap into the infinity pool right above the clear waters; nap in a hammock suspended over the ocean, or sunbathe on the wooden deck by the pool.
An exclusive restaurant for guests who book water villas. Breakfast is buffet, lunch and dinner are à la carte. Relax on the wooden balcony of this restaurant suspended over the sea, enjoy the sea breeze while sipping refreshing drinks, or savor Mediterranean cuisine at Azzurro Restaurant in the Maldives.
Dine by the sea and enjoy Maldivian local cuisine infused with Asian elements. From mouthwatering buffets to à la carte menus, savor every bite.
Guests who book the Style and Max meal plans can dine at this restaurant all day. Refreshing drinks are available all day, and world-class pan-Asian cuisine will delight your taste buds at lunch and dinner, with more exquisite snacks, drinks, and dining.
This charming restaurant & bar is located right by the pool, offering a relaxed or romantic afternoon and evening. Let the bartenders professionally shake or stir cocktails for you, or serve a delicious appetizer. Share this moment with your loved one or friends.
Destination dining is a unique experience that even the most frequent travelers can savor. Fresh ingredients are prepared simply and stunningly, private tables are full of romance, the expansive Indian Ocean views and starry skies before you—all these elements combine to bring you an unforgettable private dining experience in the Maldives.
Activity overview: Visit the award-winning Angsana Spa and enjoy soothing spa treatments in its 8 outdoor spa pavilions. In your treatment room, relax amidst the aroma of jasmine and frangipani essential oils. Before beginning your treatment at this luxury Maldives spa, the staff will prepare fragrant, soothing body care products using fresh local ingredients for your use.
Activity introduction: At Velavaru, there is an exclusive chapel where your dream wedding can come true. Becoming husband and wife in a special destination will create lifelong memories for you and your partner, as well as your friends and family. Stand under the dhoni-shaped wedding pavilion by the Indian Ocean and speak your vows under the starry sky. For a different experience, you can also dive deep into the house reef and hold your wedding underwater, or come to a secluded sandbank specially prepared for you to hold the ceremony.
Activity overview: The Angsana Maldives Marine Lab on Velavaru is dedicated to protecting coral reef ecosystems through research and conservation work. Sea turtles and corals, as part of the local marine life, are closely tracked and monitored. Diverse reef species are also protected through research and careful tracking. You can explore the reef and do your part by joining a marine biology class or a professionally guided snorkelling trip. You can also take part in the resort's coral replanting programme and plant corals in the lagoon.
Activity Overview: The Angsana Velavaru Kids Club has moved to its new location on the main beach, adding a private area of up to 200 square meters, a children's pool, and a new football field with a dedicated entrance. There is a variety of indoor and outdoor activities to keep them playing and moving through a day of fun and games, from building sandcastles to painting T-shirts, as well as treasure hunts and beach games.
Activity Introduction: Angsana Velavaru is a secluded resort that offers 30 dive sites for guests to explore. The resort's PADI 5-Star Gold Palm Dive Center is managed by professionals and offers courses for divers of all experience levels. Ocean and surfing enthusiasts will love our water sports center. For example, windsurfing, catamaran sailing, water skiing, water skiing, and canoeing, to name a few.
