Velassaru Maldives - Maldives - overview introduction
- Property Overview - 
If there is a heaven on earth for holiday makers, Velassaru Beach Resort is where you will find it. The peace and serenity that you will find here is hard to come by anywhere else in the world today. Silence reigns supreme in Velassaru, where harmony is the theme. The resort has been developed to give every visitor their very own time in paradise, to live life according to their own time and at their own pace.
Lush green vegetation surrounds the bungalows that stand a few steps away from the beach. Tropical flowers of a myriad of colors and scents add depth to the greenery and attracts the butterflies and the birds. It is only the sound of these birds singing that permeates the air, nothing else to disturb the solitude.
Winding paths, lined with tropical trees large and small, lead to you to your own private bungalow with all modern amenities that you would need to spend your time in luxurious comfort. These paths would lead you to the posh reception area, the many restaurants, the sports complex, the swimming pools and the beach that lies just another few steps away.
Time is no matter in Velassaru, where the tranquil atmosphere urges you to forget everything else, but the thought of making the most of the moment.
- Location
Situated in South Male' Atoll, Secluded but not isolated, Velassaru is located on a private coral island in the turquoise sea 25 minutes by speedboat from Malé airport.
- Quick Facts:
Property type: Resort
Distance from airport: 12.00 Km
Total no. of rooms: 127
No. of room types: 4
Accepted credit cards: 
Address: Velassaru Maldives, South Male' Atoll, Maldives
- Airport Transfer:
Transfer time between the airport and the resort is about 20 minutes by SpeedBoat.
Airport transfer modes available: 
Night Transfer available. Speed Boat transfer.
Velassaru Maldives - Maldives - Accommodation Room Villa Suites
- Accomodation Overview
All Rooms include:
Individually controlled air-conditioning/Ceiling fan/Hot and cold fresh water/Bathrobes and slippers/Hairdryer/Private bar/IDD telephone/ Internet access/In-villa safe/Satellite TV/ DVD player
- Deluxe Bungalow - (54 rooms / units)
Located in individual single-storey buildings, close to the water’s edge with sitting area, garden bathroom with bath and indoor shower.
Set in the gardens facing the beach, Bungalows are a welcome refuge with an open terrace, daybed and garden bathroom.
* Size: 70 sqm
- Available facilities and amenities:
Air-Conditioned IDD Telephone Safe Ceiling fan Mini Fridge Tea / Coffee Hair Dryer
- Beach Villa - (30 rooms / units)
With direct access to the pristine white sand beach, spacious Beach Bungalows with Pool feature a secluded deck with an infinity plunge pool and a gazebo. Lush foliage, colourful bougainvilleas and mature palms create a garden setting, giving each bungalow maximum privacy.
- Available facilities and amenities:
Air-Conditioned IDD Telephone Safe Ceiling fan Mini bar Tea / Coffee Hair Dryer
- Over - Water Bungalow - (17 rooms / units)
Over water Bungalows on stilts, spacious, facilities as above, plus sitting area, canopy bed, indoor shower, bath overlooking the sea, wine chiller and large balcony.
Minimal luxe amidst breathtaking surrounds. Thatched roofs provide natural shelter, complemented by modern interiors and spacious elegance. The Water Suites offer maximum privacy and stunning views over the crystal clear lagoon.
* Size: 80 sqm
- Available facilities and amenities:
Air-Conditioned Ceiling fan Mini Fridge Bathrobes Hair Dryer Safe Cable / Satellite TV IDD Telephone Tea / Coffee
- Water Villa - (28 rooms / units)
Spacious Navaranna Water Bungalows "float" on the sapphire waters of the Indian Ocean, open to the endless horizon. These one-bedroom bungalows feature such luxurious details as a private deck, outdoor shower and bathroom with ocean views. commanding views of the ocean from all sides. The deck, complete with sun loungers, an outdoor shower and stairs leading down to the lagoon, is ideal for secluded sunbathing or for a dip in the crystal-clear waters.
- Available facilities and amenities:
Air-Conditioned Ceiling fan Mini Fridge Bathrobes Hair Dryer Safe Cable / Satellite TV IDD Telephone Tea / Coffee
Velassaru Maldives - Maldives - Food and Beverage
- Food & Beverage
The island offers various cuisines ranging from western to south asian meals. The bars are well known for their expertise in making great cocktails as for your taste.
Available Meal plans: Bed n Breakfast Halfboard Fullboard
- Vela
World cuisine with an informal vibe. Vela means ‘turtle’ in Maldivian, so indulge in fine dining at your own pace.
- Etesian
Mediterranean restaurant with indoor and al fresco seating, cocooned in lush island greenery.
- Vilunoo
Vilunoo in Maldivian describes the turquoise of the Velassaru lagoon. Food theatre on one of the most beautiful beaches you may ever visit. Oceanfront grill. Live cooking stations. Far East, European and Indian cuisines.
- Fen
The bar. Indoor. Outdoor. Diving in. Chilling out. Delicious nibbles throughout the day to sate the appetite while overlooking the infinity pool and the ocean.
- Villa Dining
When nowhere else is private enough, Villa Dining is available around the clock.
- Private Dining
Intimate, customize events at special venues on and around the island.
Velassaru Maldives - Maldives - Facilities & Services
- Facilities & Services
Recreation
• Swimming pool with views of the beach and ocean • Aquum Spa offering signature spa experiences • PADI Certified Dive School • Have your dive experience photographed • Water sports • Snorkelling (equipment included) • Fitness centre • Tennis
Services
• 24 hour guest services with multilingual staff • Round the clock villa dining • Laundry service • CD & DVD library • Island boutique • Doctor on call • Currency exchange • Check in: 2 pm • All major credit cards accepted • Check out: 12 noon
- Available Facilities
Aroma Therapy Internet desk with PC Porters Baby Cot Internet dial-up Restaurants Bar Jacuzzi Safe Deposit Coffee shop Laundry Sauna First Aid Lounge area Souvenir Shop Fitness Facility Massage Parlor Steam Bath Gift shop Meet & Greet at Airport Swimming Pool Hair Salon / barber Photo Shop Wirlpool
- Spa
Signature treatments enriched with indigenous ingredients. Classic therapies performed in Velassaru style. Over-water treatment pavilions set on stilts, each featuring an uninterrupted view of the Maldivian seascape.
Spa Amenities
* Ten over water treatment rooms
* Yoga pavilion with sea view
* Boutique
* Reception
* Pool perched over the lagoon
* Bespoke spa packages
- Romance and Honeymoon
Moonlight wedding in a loose-fitting sarong and shirt, or a Champagne breakfast served in your room. Vows renewed, with a casual rosé or ice-cold vodka if it's your style. Honeymoon turndown service with fiery tropical flowers, instead of petals from a bouquet of red red roses. Sunset cruise replaced by the Velassaru Sunrise experience.
* Honeymoon:
Once in a lifetime with memories to cherish. A unique experience created just for the two of you.
- Enjoy flowers in the room, a unique turndown service and a special candlelit dinner in a private niche on the beach.
- Stay in a Beach Villa or above and “freeze time” to treasure the moment.
- Indulge in a Water Villa and be pampered with our complimentary 50-minute spa treatment.
* Renewal of Vows
A poignant ceremony created to inspire romance. Beachfront location, with vows renewed under the setting sun or dappled moonlight. Traditional Maldivian touches in a natural setting, producing lasting memories.
Velassaru Maldives - Maldives - Sports, Entertainment & Excursions
- Sports, Entertainment & Excursions -
Excursions and Experiences
• Moonlit vows • Seaplane excursion • Snorkelling excursions • Big game fishing • Night f ishing • The Velassaru Sunrise Experience
- Available Facilities
Aroma Therapy Fishing trips Porters Baby Cot Fitness Facility Restaurants Badminton Gift shop Safe Deposit Banana Boat Gym Sauna Bar Hair Salon / barber Scuba Diving Beach Volley Internet desk with PC Sea side Games Billiard/ Snooker Internet dial-up Snorkeling Boating Jacuzzi Souvenir Shop Canoeing Karaoke Steam Bath Catamaran Sailing Laundry Swimming Pool Coffee shop Live Music Table Tennis Cultural Shows Lounge area Tennis court Darts Massage Parlor Volley Ball Discotheque Meet & Greet at Airport Water Skiing Excursions PADI Dive School Windsurfing First Aid Photo Shop Wirlpool
- Scuba Diving
The dive centre is located in a modern, fully-equipped building on the arrival pier and has all equipment available for rent. It is run to very high standards by VIT (CMAS), SSI and PADI qualified instructors. Full instruction is given for beginners and dives are made to the most popular dive sites in the area including caves, reefs, canyons and shark points.
Bare skin bathed in warm sunlight. Turquoise lagoon unfolding before you. Multi-coloured reefs dancing underneath. Float atop. Plunge in. Guided snorkelling at sunrise. Journey into the depths of the alluring Indian Ocean.
- Immersion
Explore the untouched niches of the South Male' atoll. Brilliant-coloured reefs dancing amidst a bright turquoise backdrop. Aquatic splendour unfolds all around you.
Catering to both novice and experienced divers, Immersion offers an opportunity to experience firsthand the amazing underwater world of the Maldives. Learn to breathe underwater. Discover spectacular marine life. Embark on bespoke diving journeys designed by a team of professionals for an unsurpassed experience.
- Wetlab
Expeditions in the shallow lagoon, or into the depth of the blue. Experience another world underneath the crystal-clear surface. Watch live demonstrations either out at sea or in the shadow of coconut trees. Discover new ways to appreciate the beauty of life underneath the Maldivian lagoon.
- Glide
Off-shore explorations. In the calm lagoon, surrounded by scintillating marine life. Or in the cloudless sky above the translucent waters. Embark on a wide range of scheduled and customized activities led by an enthusiastic team of professionals.
- Excursions
The resort offers a wide variety of daily excursions to enable you to experience the beauty and diversity of the Maldives . Explore and discover a wide range pre-planned activities and visits organized with special care just for you.
- Velassaru Moments
Space:
Sunset Champagne on the beach – a prelude to an evening of unforgettable intimacy.
Island Escape
An island hideaway created just for the two of you.
Spa
The intuitive touch that will enhance your well-being.
Enter the world of Aquum spa and discover a journey that will leave a lasting impression on your body and soul. Unwind with an invigorating treatment or pampering journey designed to rejuvenate your inner self, and leave Aquum spa feeling completely renewed.
Yoga
Regain unity within yourself. At Velassaru, a range of yoga experiences have been carefully designed to cater to your needs, from pure relaxation to building strength to increasing flexibility.
Sunrise Experience
Feel alive again as you witness the first rays lighting up the dark-blue sky. Step aboard a speedboat at pre-dawn and watch the sky glow in the symphony of light, while the crystal clear lagoon glitters in gold.
Daybreak Diving
Feel the crisp morning breeze while you watch the sunrise on a clear blue sky. Enjoy the breathtaking view of the turquoise blue water before you explore a dive site abundant with natural marine life.
Romantic Evening
Unfolding romance on the beachfront, underneath the stars.
A romantic tryst under the moonlight. The picturesque beach sets the scene for the evening, with your personal chef on hand to prepare a delightful meal. Gaze out into the open sea while dining in front of the bonfire. Cap the evening with cocktails of your choice and a luxury cruise under the star-studded sky.
Just Velassaru
In search of a uniquely special and memorable experience? Spend the night together in your very own haven – a bespoke Pool Villa with a bold statement on luxury and contemporary Maldivian art.
- Velassaru Experiences
Sunrise Experience
Sip chilled Champagne and sample freshly baked pastries on your own deserted island.
Bespoke Encounters
Embark on a voyage on your private boat as you live your dreams in this island paradise.
Maldivian Fishing
Experience the age-old traditional fishing methods in the company of our talented Maldivian boat captain and crew.
Big-game Fishing
In pursuit of the ultimate, set sail into the open sea and bring back the day's catches.
Discover Malé
Journey to the bustling capital city brimming with exotic charm.
Spirit of the Bird
Soar into the sky. An unforgettable journey to appreciate the beauty of the Maldives from above.
Maldivian Life
Encounter the locals, learn about the island lifestyle and catch a glimpse of all that the Maldives has to offer.
Sunset Cruise
Relish the romance of a breathtaking Maldivian sunset with a bottle of bubbly, canapés and the one you love.
Velassaru - Maldives - Photo Gallery
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