“Gorgeous villas located on the remote private island of Veela. Guests can expect ultimate privacy and to be treated like royalty. Velaa plays host to the best scuba diving and snorkelling spots in the Maldives. Food is incredible from gourmet menus to unpretentious dishes. The definition of luxe.”

Recommended for

  • Romantic Break

    • The resort offers exclusive romantic residences which can only be reached by boat, allowing even more privacy and exclusivity
  • Groups

    • Tailormade celebrations can be arranged and events with maximum capacity on the island of 130 pax
  • Active Holiday

    • From golf, squash, diving and climbing the range of activies makes sure that no one goes bored
  • Beach Life

    • The white sands and crystal blue Indian ocean are just perfect
  • Hotel boats for hire

    • There are a variety of boats are avaliable including a yacht for cruises, Weta trimaran or Topcat K1 catamaran
  • Kids Club

    • 0-4 children under supervision only (by parents or nanny) while children ages 4-12 can enjoy at leisure
  • Golf

    • There is a golf academy on the resort with 170 metres of lush greens and a 9 hole golf course
  • On an island

    • The resort is on Noonu Atoll, a 45-minute seaplane ride north of the capital Malé
  • Watersports

    • A host of options from kitesurfing, jet skiing, bobcatting to paddle-boarding
  • Child friendly

    • There is an excellent kids club and staff are trained to deal with all ages
  • Designer Shopping

    • There is a boutique shop in the resort offering exclusive luxury items
  • Spa

    • There is a My blend by Clarins spa which includes a snow room
  • Tennis

    • The resort has an indoor squash, badminton and tennis court
  • Cinema

    • Outdoor movies in villas is avaliable upon request
  • Scuba course

    • PADI certified instructors and courses are offered
  • Cooking classes

    • Local cooking and cocktail classes are offered
  • Private Hot Tub

    • In certain villas there is a private hot tub
  • Restaurant

    • There are three restaurants in the resort
  • Wedding license

    • And vow renewal services
  • Rooms with balcony/terrace

  • Snorkelling

  • Sea Views

  • 5* Luxury

  • Wellbeing

  • Luxury

Facilities

  • Rooms

    43 rooms in this hotel
  • Kids Club

    0-4 children under supervision only (by parents or nanny) while children ages 4-12 can enjoy at leisure
  • Library

    Guests have access to 1,000 carefully selected books and magazines of various interests
  • Child friendly

    There is an excellent kids club and staff are trained to deal with all ages
  • Private villas

    There are 43 villas with 18 of the villas being set over the water
  • Spa

    There is a My blend by Clarins spa which includes a snow room
  • Swimming Pool

    There is a main pool and private pools in all residences
  • Cinema

    Outdoor movies in villas is avaliable upon request
  • Private Hot Tub

    In certain villas there is a private hot tub
  • Restaurant

    There are three restaurants in the resort
  • Bar

    There is a bar and champagne lounge
  • Hairdresser/Beauty Salon

    There is a hairdressers onsite
  • Wedding license

    And vow renewal services
  • Outdoor dining

  • Air conditioning

  • Massage

  • Garden

  • Rooms with balcony/terrace

  • Shops

  • Safe

  • Satellite / Cable TV

  • Wifi

Activities

  • Hotel boats for hire

    • There are a variety of boats are avaliable including a yacht for cruises, Weta trimaran or Topcat K1 catamaran
  • Golf

    • There is a golf academy on the resort with 170 metres of lush greens and a 9 hole golf course
  • Watersports

    • A host of options from kitesurfing, jet skiing, bobcatting to paddle-boarding
  • Designer Shopping

    • There is a boutique shop in the resort offering exclusive luxury items
  • Tennis

    • The resort has an indoor squash, badminton and tennis court
  • Scuba course

    • PADI certified instructors and courses are offered
  • Cooking classes

    • Local cooking and cocktail classes are offered
  • Climbing

    • There is an indoor 6-metre climbing wall
  • Snorkelling

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Velaa Private Island

Velaa Private Island is a Maldives hotel offering an astonishingly good restaurant, private pools, white sand beaches, and a range of activities, including tennis, golf and watersports.

Originally published by The Telegraph

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