Maldives Velavaru Island is long east-west and narrow north-south, overall willow-leaf shaped, and walking around the island takes about half an hour. The island has garden rooms, beach houses, and water houses. The garden rooms are located in the middle of the island, about eighteen in total, not facing the sea, so the price is the cheapest. The beach houses surround the island, with nearly 140 small villas. Snorkeling is suitable all around the island, but beginners are better off in the southwest of the island, where it is closest to the drop-off; within a few meters you can see the spectacular drop-off, and fish are dense near the boundary. If you want to see coral, you can choose to snorkel in the southeast of the island. Near the jetty is the best place to see live coral, watching those active tentacles spread in the sea, very cute.
The biggest selling point of Velavaru Island is that the thick coral belt here almost circles the entire island, a veritable snorkeling holy land and a paradise for snorkeling enthusiasts. Underwater fish are abundant, and the coral and drop-off are not far from the shore.
The island is more popular with foreign tourists, with few Chinese visitors, and value for money is super high; the snorkeling environment is super good, with many fish and many fish species, and you can see fish that cannot be seen on other islands; the dining standard is good, the buffet has a rich variety of dishes, and you can also choose an all-inclusive package, and there are multiple Chinese-speaking service staff. Overall it is very affordable and worry-free.
The room facilities are generally average, with a certain gap compared with luxury islands; none of the rooms have private pools;
Children 2-14.99 years old: 1999 per person
Room Type Description: The 55㎡ Beachfront Townhouse Villas, with 58 units across the island, are nestled right on the shoreline, just steps away from the ocean, offering picturesque views that create lifelong memories. After sun-filled days of snorkeling, diving, and water sports, these villas provide the perfect sanctuary to recharge.
The 55㎡ standalone beach villas, with 53 on the island, are just a few steps from the shore, perfect for beach lovers to swim in the sea at any time, and also suitable for family vacations with guests of all ages. They feature a furnished private porch with wonderful sea views.
The 65㎡ Beach Villa with Jacuzzi has 30 units on the island, offering views of the lagoon, a private sun deck, and a double Jacuzzi. Enjoy your own tropical paradise with your loved one within the private walled outdoor area. The villa is in an adults-only area and is only for guests aged 18 and above.
85㎡ Water Villa with Jacuzzi, 30 on the island. Water villas are designed for Maldives adventurers, romantics, and water lovers, offering a private sun deck with stairs leading to the sea. This room type is exclusively for guests aged 18 and above.
50 sqm garden rooms, 23 on the island, set in the middle of the island's gardens. These rooms offer easy access to island facilities, the main restaurant and bar. Enjoy relaxation and comfort during a fun-filled island adventure.
Funama Restaurant is dedicated to guests in garden rooms and beach villas. The restaurant is divided into two parts, uses an "all you can eat" buffet style, and offers a dining rest area with an outdoor deck and thatched roof, full of Maldivian charm.
Ahima Restaurant is exclusively for guests of Jacuzzi Beach Villas and Jacuzzi Water Villas, so it is an adults-only restaurant. Located at the western end of the island, it offers open-air tables and chairs.
The Asian cuisine restaurant is built at the eastern end of the island, an overwater restaurant & bar offering various authentic Asian foods such as teppanyaki. The restaurant operates on an à la carte basis; advance reservations are recommended if you wish to taste the delicious food.
Hot Rock is a unique dining restaurant where you can enjoy the luxury of cooking on hot volcanic rocks. Listen to the sizzle and breathe in the aroma before tasting the food you've prepared. Hot Rock's menu offers a variety of delicacies, carefully curated to please every diner.
Relax in comfortable outdoor seating, sip refreshing cocktails while admiring the Maldivian marine life beneath the overwater wooden deck.
Boashi Pool Bar is located at the eastern tip of the island, offering various flavors of ice cream, thirst-quenching drinks and delightful milkshakes.
The sunset bar is next to the Asian restaurant and bar and only serves guests over 18. Here you can pick the best spot to watch the sunset.
Activity Overview: The lively game room is located behind Bonthi Bar and offers guest favorites such as billiards, table tennis, table football, and snooker. Bond over classic board games like Scrabble, or try traditional Chinese mahjong.
Activity Overview: Traveling to the Maldives with children? Velavaru Island offers a fun and safe playground for kids. Near the family-friendly Boashi Bar Pool is a fun children's playground with a multi-functional jungle gym with slides, tropical swings, and cute animal-shaped spring riders. Children can enjoy playtime in the soft sand play area while making new friends and developing life skills. A fun children's adventure awaits them.
Activity overview: Duniye Spa provides a space for therapy, allowing your body and mind to be re-energized. The spa has cultivated skincare products that blend tradition and modernity, allowing you to experience the balance between inner and outer beauty, bringing a sense of satisfaction.
Activity overview: Vilamendhoo Island is an ideal location for year-round manta ray and whale shark diving. The resort offers a variety of programs and courses to help you start diving or improve your skills. Whether snorkeling or scuba diving, you will reap rich rewards!
Activity introduction: Awaken your adventurous spirit with an experienced water sports team! Sail a catamaran for a day, or explore the water on kayaks, paddleboards, and windsurf boards, and surf around the crystal-clear waters of Veligandu Island, a superb environment for water activities.
Activity overview: Cruise around the Maldives aboard Velavaru Resort's Gomafulhu yacht. This yacht features four superior connecting cabins and one master cabin. This exciting ocean adventure can accommodate up to 10 guests for an unforgettable experience. The yacht offers a full bar and an open deck with sun loungers, perfect for soaking up the sun and watching the sunset. There is a fully equipped kitchen on board, ensuring you can enjoy outdoor dining moments.
