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Poised on an awe-inspiring enclave in Baa Atoll, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, Vakkaru Maldives is a lush tropical habitat where privacy and personalised service abound, allowing you to experience an authentic island getaway amidst one of the most desirable destinations on earth. A scenic 30-minute seaplane flight from Male International Airport transports you into an unforgettable paradise intuitively designed to soothe the soul and calm the spirit. In keeping with the rustic charms of Maldivian culture, all 113 beach and over water villas and suites have an earthy yet elegant aesthetic, offering an incredible sense of space and stunning ocean views. The resort offers five restaurants, two bars, an extensive dive and water sports centre, over water spa and gym, kids club and recreation club, tennis courts and a badminton court. Let the timeless allure of the Maldives welcome you in, as you discover the warmth and affection of its people in this idyllic island retreat.
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Nestled in a picturesque setting, Vakkaru Maldives is celebrated for delivering an exceptionally serene and enchanting atmosphere, according to guests who have stayed there. The hotel's attentive service and luxurious amenities, including stylish rooms with unique features and a serene spa, consistently earn rave reviews.
While many travelers find the value for money favorable, some do caution that certain activities and services may come at a premium. The pristine cleanliness of the property and its prime location near natural attractions also stand out, making for an unforgettable experience.
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We just came back from our 2. Vacation at Vakkaru and before we talk about food, villas etc we have to say thank you to all of the truly amazing staff! There are so many names we could list that made every day memorable and special, but a special thank you to our butler Ikku who once again made our vacation a dream vacation. There where minor changes since our last stay, that made Vakkaru even more perfect. They had a DJ and band playing at night which our baby girl adored (very modern music to our taste). They changed and added the food menu especially at the lagoon bar, so that now you have more variety to choose from. Overall there is nothing that we can think of that needs improvement. The villas are beautiful and always very clean thanks to the housekeeping. Even the pool is cleaned every day. Everyone is always super helpful especially with special requests that we had with our little girl .They made sure we got our food quickly so we can enjoy dinner with our child. They truly made her feel like the little island princess. Especially traveling with a baby we can highly recommend going to Vakkaru since they think of everything (baby bed, diaper trash, baby lotion and shampoo, high chair and even small cutlery). We already miss everyone at Vakkaru; but this is not a goodbye this is a see you soon!
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Date of stay: April 2021Trip type: Traveled with friends
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Response from Iain McCormack, General Manager at Vakkaru Maldives
Responded May 29, 2021
Dear sabrineatl, Warm Greetings from your Timeless Sanctuary! I am truly delighted to hear that you fully enjoyed your recent stay with us at Vakkaru Maldives! Thank you for sharing a glimpse of your family holiday here at Tripadvisor Community and I sincerely appreciate your efforts in writing these heartwarming comments! Thank you for appreciating the efforts made by our Butler Ikku, surely he'll be touched reading your kind words and high praises. The rest of the team will be inspired reading your 5-star feedback. Once again, thank you for your loyalty to Vakkaru Maldives! Know that you'll always have a home whenever you plan to visit the Maldives very soon. I wish you all the best and stay safe! Warm regards, Iain McCormack General manager
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We are a family of 4 (2 teenagers) just returned from a week in 2 water villas on Vakkaru. This is our 3rd and best visit to this beautiful part of the world. From the arrival at Male the attention to detail and client experience was superb. Freshening up in the client lounge was a blessing after a pretty average BA flight and we were swept up in a sea plane for a quick transfer to the resort.
Vakkaru is a stunning paradise. It consists of about 120 villas, half over the water but the island didn't ever feel congested. There are bikes to get around but also golf buggies where needed, There are 5 restaurants with ample choice and the food was consistently delicious and fresh.
The Spa was sublime with a wonderful menu of treatments and we all enjoyed a massage and the facilities including morning yoga with wonderful Anna.
The Splash water centre had something for everyone and the diving was superb. The equipment was top notch and the staff (especially Beatrice) very experienced but that was reflected in the cost charged for the excursions. We were in a group of 3 plus a dive instructor. We were lucky enough to see turtles, sharks, lots of rays and a manta ray on the house reef as well as a plethora of tropical fish! Visibility was good but currents quite strong out in the Atoll. The coral was strikingly heathy, especially the soft coral. The snorkelling on the house reef exceeded our expectations. There was also motorised water sports for those interested (we weren't) and the complementary paddle boards and kayaks were a welcome freebie (as was the snorkelling equipment).
The staff could not have been more hospitable and congenial. We really wanted for nothing and they all made an effort to get to know us and remember our preferences (particularly the breakfast crew). A particular shout out to our butler Guty who made our stay absolutely 5 star, predicating our every whim. Everyone needs a Guty in their lives and we miss him already!
We had a HB package and with hindsight I would seriously consider a FB or even all-inclusive package if available as the drinks/extras do quickly add up. Also, if taking 2 water villas think about having them opposite sides of the pontoon rather than adjacent to get both the sun rise and the sun set.
It really does look like the website photos!
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Date of stay: March 2022
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Response from Iain McCormack, General Manager at Vakkaru Maldives
Responded Apr 5, 2022
Dear Emma G, Warm greetings from Vakkaru Maldives! Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. It is always lovely to receive such an awe- inspiring words from our guests who have been visiting us and would wish to visit us again. We are beyond happy that you had such a wonderful time with us, from the ambience and utmost privacy in your spacious and beautifully appointed villa. In addition, the dedication of our team to ensure you feel special through their warm, wholehearted and genuine service is an essential part of the wonderful memories you’ll take home with you hence, we are delighted to know that Anna, Guty and the rest of our team members did their best to ensure you had a wonderful time. We have also noted your comments on HB/FB package and villa allocation as this allows us to objectively review on aspects that we can improve on to ensure they meet and exceed guest expectations. Once again, thank you so much for sharing this wonderful feedback. We are all waiting for your next visit and we look forward in creating more memorable moments with you. With the best regards, Iain McCormack General Manager
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My wife and I decided short notice that we need an escape from the current situation, so 2 PCR test and 13-hour flight later we arrived in paradise. Vakkaru is a wonderful resort and the service there is amazing. The bungalow was clean 2 times every day (morning and evening), and always provided more than enough water to stay hydrated the entire day (complementary) They filter their own water and use glass bottles to reduce plastic waste, which we found amazing. The cocktails at the 2 bars they have are very delicious and Khairul the bartender is also doing a short cocktail making course where under his instruction you learn to do your own cocktail. A very nice touch is that you have somebody who is handling all your reservations for dinner or any other activity you want to do and comes with good suggestions for the time you are there. For us Liya did an amazing job, so that we didn't have to think about anything, and we could just relax and enjoy our stay. All the service in the resort is impeccable and everybody is friendly and attentive. The only thing we missed was another bar and a shower at Vakku beach where we spent our days in the sun (there is another beach with a bar and shower, but we liked Vakku more). We will definitely return to Vakkaru!
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Date of stay: November 2020
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Response from Iain McCormack, General Manager at Vakkaru Maldives
Responded Apr 2, 2021
Dear hansgeorgf2017, Warm Greetings from Vakkaru Maldives! It is with great pleasure having you with us, I am glad you found Vakkaru Maldives as an island escape to spend your holiday during this very special time. Thank you for your great commendations about our island services and facilities, Butler Lia, Khairul and the rest of the team will be very happy to see you back for another timeless journey. Warmest wishes, Iain McCormack General Manager
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We spent our 11-night honeymoon at Vakkaru and could not be happier with our choice. While the resort may not be the cheapest, they certainly live up to the price charged and you will not regret choosing Vakkaru.
Everyone gave their best to make our stay perfect. From the first moment of arrival on the island you are made to feel special. A warm welcome upon arrival through seaplane, a personal tour around the island, perfect over-water villa with pool (if possible request sunset view) and nice gestures and surprises throughout our stay.
We especially appreciated the care received from our splended butler Yuliya. Nothing was to big of an ask and often there was not even a need to ask (birthday cake, immigration forms, coconut delivery, inflating air mattress, picking us up for dinner every evening, arranging dinner reservations) as it was already proactively being taken care of.
All members of the staff were excellent. They are extremely friendly, quickly remember your name and make sure that everything is to your liking. We travelled a lot but never experienced such hospitality. We will not be going into (too many) names for fear of forgetting someone. We recommend management to retain them all.
Special thanks also to housekeeping by Madheeh who did a great job with nice decorations and asking if he could help us more.
Plenty more that we can write here but better get out there and experience the experience yourself. We will surely be doing that again soon (a dream come true).
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Date of stay: June 2022Trip type: Traveled as a couple
Room Tip:Wine-tasting was very special.
Would recommend an over-water villa facing the sunset. Get one...
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Response from Iain McCormack, General Manager at Vakkaru Maldives
Responded Jun 13, 2022
Dear Thomas V, Warm Greetings from Vakkaru Maldives! Thank you so much for sharing this marvelous review following your stay at Vakkaru Maldives and for recommending us so highly to fellow travelers looking to spend the perfect holiday. We are beyond happy that you had such a wonderful time with us, from the moment you stepped into our airport lounge to the moment you sadly had to leave us and that you loved and listed all the little details that made your stay so memorable. From the ambience and utmost privacy in your spacious and beautifully appointed villa up to your lavish culinary journey in all of our restaurants which gives you a unique dining experience, as well as the wellness and fun activities on the Island. We appreciate your generous compliments to our dedicated colleagues—it would be my pleasure to pass along your praise to Yulia, Madheeh and to the rest of the team. It is feedback such as yours that inspires us to constantly strive for excellence and made sure that you leave the island with fond memories that endures long enough until your next visit. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for an even more amazing time at Vakkaru Maldives. With the best regards, Iain McCormack General Manager
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From the second you step into the Vakkaru lounge (waiting for your sea plane to the Island) the warmth & can do attitude from the staff is excellent. When you land on the island, your greeted by the GM Iain McCormack & a selections his wonderful staff. Your perfect holiday experience starts immediately. Your accommodation is of a fantastic standard & spotless. The choice of restaurants & quality of food & service is 1st class, as are the many in house special events & beach entertainment. The island itself is Paradise, teaming with wildlife & beauty & the staff take so much pride in keeping the ground,s “tip top”. Every morning the beaches & paths are raked and any debris removed. I have never experienced such a happy & content staff. Nothing is any trouble at all & everything is done with a smile & pride. The management team here is second to none, they take care of everything & are always available to help with anything. This whole place felt like a giant family & I can only assume it’s due to the leadership of the incredible GM. Thank you Iain Mc Cormack & you’re incredible team, for a wonderful experience that I will never forget 🌸
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Date of stay: April 2021Trip type: Traveled solo
Room Tip:Just go, it’s wonderful.
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Response from Iain McCormack, General Manager at Vakkaru Maldives
Responded May 17, 2021
Dear Daisy W, Warm Greetings from your Island Sanctuary! Thank you for leaving us such heartwarming 5-star feedback here at Tripadvisor. I am glad that you fully enjoyed our island paradise and appreciated our tropical surroundings. This is what matters most, having a perfect holiday is our utmost priority for you. The team and I are truly delighted having you here at Vakkaru and hoping to see you back in our Island sanctuary very soon. I wish you all the best, stay safe and I'll see you soon. Warmest Regards, Iain McCormack General Manager
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Vakkaru combines the best that the Maldives has to offer with the best the World has to offer in a sublime and seamless fusion. Vakkaru is a private island paradise covered with coconut palms and surrounded by white beaches and turquoise waters. The reef is perfect for snorkelling with some of the overwater villas sitting virtually on it. Beyond the reef are some outstanding dive sights and the team at the Vakkaru dive school, called Splash, look after you with great knowledge and professionalism. The villas, both overwater and beach villas are generously sized and super stylish, with a design that runs throughout the island, including its five excellent restaurants and three bars. The people who look after you on Vakkaru are extraordinarily kind and helpful. They operate a butler system and ours had an almost telepathic understanding of our every need. Overall, this really is paradise, without compromise.
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Date of stay: February 2020Trip type: Traveled with family
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Response from Nicholas Mason, General Manager at Vakkaru Maldives
Responded Feb 20, 2020
Dear Toby888 Thank you for taking the time to post your review from your recent stay with us. I am so pleased to read that you had such a fabulous time during your holiday and found Vakkaru to be paradise without compromise. I will most certainly pass your comments to the team members that left such a lasting impression and we sincerely hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back again in the near future. Best regards Nicholas
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We had the pleasure of visiting Vakkaru just after The Maldives opened the islands to the world. We were one of not more than 15 groups at the resort, but that didn't stop the staff from being anything other than hospitable and conscientious of our every need.
Our Butler Sato was thoughtful and considerate to our needs and requests (though we tried to keep them to a minimum). We stayed in a Family Overwater Villa. It was worth every penny extra! The ability to roll off the deck chair after reading Hamilton in to the pool made for an extraordinarily relaxing day.
Each morning, and several evenings, I met up with a few other guests for Yoga at the spa under the considerate, patient, and attentive tutelage of International Yoga Teacher Lami @lamirse. Lami has inspired me to continue practicing as the time spent with her helped me work on grounding and focus. She even helped me perform a headstand! I highly recommend working with her. On the last evening as we were coming wrapping up the session and looking out on the horizon, we were treated to a giant boiling mass of tuna jumping and chasing smaller fish. A lovely way to end the trip.
The Villa was beautiful, spacious, and we never wanted to leave. I have been working on reading the biography of Alexander Hamilton for quite a while only getting a 1/3 of the way through. I nearly completed it in less than 10 days! We received twice daily housekeeping.
Every afternoon I swam including swimming around the whole island and out to the last Villa a couple times (up to two miles). The water was crystal clear and i even got to see a few sharks and a turtle.
The resort has a couple really nice places to snorkel as well and got to see the depth and breadth of tropical life surrounding the atoll.
We were also treated to a private beach movie night with dinner and an in pool private breakfast. Both were memorable experiences
Overall, it was a dream trip that I only hope to repeat again soon!
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Date of stay: August 2020
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Response from Jean Noel Sangaraille, Other at Vakkaru Maldives
Responded Aug 29, 2020
Dear Lee H, Warm Greetings from your family at Vakkaru Maldives! First of all, thank you for this amazing 5 star review on Tripadvisor! It is with great pleasure to be described as Paradise on Earth. This tells us that you really enjoyed your experience with us and all your service encounters were met beyond your expectations. We are a young passionate team of islanders who is trully devoting itself to provide unique experiences to our valued guests by indulging them with great care, comfort and generosity, especially at this particular time. We are happy to read that you have been able to disconect with the world and reconnect with nature. The Baa Atoll offers tremendous opportunities to indulge in the biodiversity of the ecosystem. Thank you for your praising words about our Yoga Teacher Lami, she is for sure a gem and an inspiration for many of our wellness minded guests. We were honoured to have you with us, knowing that you have travelled a very long way to visit us in the beautiful Maldives. Renewed thanks for your appreciation! All our islanders are eagerly looking forward to welcome you back soon to your paradise for another dream experience ! Sincerely, Jean Noël Resort Manager
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The Villas are very clean, modern and in good conditions, the beach is perfect on one side a bit less perfect on the other (due to a lot of corals in the sand which you have to get through to get in the water). All restaurants offer godd food with friendly service. 5 star Hotels in the Maledives are always expensive but here you gte a bigger and nicer room and the service is really amazing.
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Date of stay: April 2021
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Room Tip:All rooms are nice, deonding on your needs. I prefere the beach Villas.
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Response from Iain McCormack, General Manager at Vakkaru Maldives
Responded May 8, 2021
Dear Philipp H, We appreciate you for taking the time writing this lovely review on TripAdvisor and for sharing a glimpse of your holiday from Vakkaru, highlighting the amazing services you received from our team members. I wish you all the best, stay safe and we hope to see you back in Vakkaru very soon. Warm regards, Iain McCormack General Manager
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After beeing locked up all year long back home in Germany my wife and I got very excited that the Maldives were open again for traveling. With the help of Stop Over Reisen we quickly chose Vakkaru as our favorite destination and 2 weeks later we already arrived with our almost two year old son.
After a warm welcome on the island we directly got to know our butler Yvonne for our whole stay. She was very kind and showed us around. She also is very good with kids and our son was happy whenever he saw her.
We then arrived in our beautiful modern beach villa with pool on the sunset side of Vakkaru which was amazing! The interior was put very thoughtful and everything was controllable from an iPad.
There are lots of activities to do on the island. From small games like pool or table tennis at the coconut club to waterskiing, jetski and dolphin or manta tours at splash. Also we always had the opportunity to visit the parrotfish club with our son which was the kids area with a playground and lots of wooden toys and very good babysitters.
One of my personal highlights was the tennis court where the professional tennis player Barbara Bonic freshened up my tennis skills. It’s also an experience to use the 24h gym at the spa area to do some exercises with the best view!
Vakkaru got 5 different locations to have dinner at. Depending on what you prefer you can enjoy sushi by sunset at the wonderful lagoon bar. Have a freshly fished fish from the reef on the grill at Vakku. Italian food with pizza and pasta was amazing at Isoletta! Asian fans find the perfect spot at Onu. Amaany, which is the breakfast spot, has buffet twice the week. All in all we never had a dinner or lunch or breakfast we did not love!
But besides all the awesome locations and delicious food what made our stay at Vakkaru Resort unforgettable was clearly the staff! We have never before experienced such a warm and kind atmosphere created by the people who daily do their best to make the stay as good as possible. We very quickly decided to extend our stay for another four nights. Yvonne our butler directly put her number in my phone so that we always could ask for help and she was there right away! Furthermore there was the staff at splash and the restaurants who have been so nice with us an especially our son that he learnt their names so quickly that we were very amazed by the process he made on the island. To give a few names we surely won’t ever forget Muxu, Muna, Riya, Otabek, Mohammed, Shaan, Shavy, Chilu, Tennispro Barbara and of course Yvonne <3 If you guys read this - thank you again for everything!!!! We miss you!
We hope to see you again some time!
Lots of love from cold Germany
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Date of stay: October 2020Trip type: Traveled with family
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Response from Iain McCormack, General Manager at Vakkaru Maldives
Responded Apr 9, 2021
Dear edelede, Warm Greetings from your Vakkaru Family! I am truly delighted receiving your wonderful review here on TripAdvisor. We sincerely appreciate you taking the time to share your experiences and recommendations for our future travellers. Team Members Yvonne, Barbara, Muxu, Muna, Otabek, Mohammed, Shaan, Shavy and Chilu will be waiting for your return in the near future. All the best and see you soon at our Timeless Sanctuary! Island Regards, Iain McCormack General Manager
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We just arrived back from a magical place where time stands still. Where our Central Nervous Systems were reset and we didn't have to meditate because being there was a meditation!
We've been all over the planet and this is a world class resort and the way we were treated from the moment we stepped off that seaplane -- well, we knew we were home. The staff, including Ian, the GM, met us at the dock to welcome us. Our personal butler, Iku, ushered us to our room where a spread of delicious fresh food was waiting for us.
Our housekeeper Sinaan, was there as well to introduce himself and he was our personal elf for the week, I'm not sure how/when he came in but everything was always clean and fresh and made up. Every single person treated us in a special way. Our servers, Ibraham & Ammadey became like family to us and we hope to host them in our home someday! The island chef, Driss, catered to our food allergies and made special items for our kids. We are so appreciative of that!!
Shard, at the front desk, was extremely courteous, helpful and a lot of fun. Our family was invited to play volleyball with the locals and they even hosted a tournament on our behalf. The activities director, Ali, even spoiled us on the court. He was so sweet and inclusive to our girls. We met & played with many of the staff including Ivantha, the HR Director and Ivaan whom you must get out of his way if he is hitting the ball. :) My partner on the sidelines was Almaas who, as a leader on Vakkaru somehow find time to come support us. And of course, the Imam. Afeef literally had the best energy, our whole family loves him.
Our activities included a private yoga session with Lami, who was absolutely incredible! And Atman (sp?) was our guide on excursions to see manta and we saw so many dolphins.
About our butler Iku, I can only say this, I teared up when I had to say goodbye. As a mom juggling so much, having someone take care of me and our family for a change was touching and beyond compare. We missed him as soon as we got on our seaplane and every day since. We love you Iku!!
We can't forget the airport staff including Shifaan, who made sure that we were all taken care of and bundled us off to head back home.
WELL DONE. We are blown away, and changed people because of our time on Vakkaru! I'm not kidding. We are changed because of our time on Vakkaru.
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Date of stay: August 2020
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Room Tip:A hut on the water is the way to go, more sun. If you prefer shade, choose a beach room
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Response from Jean Noel Sangaraille, Other at Vakkaru Maldives
Responded Aug 29, 2020
Dear DariA, Warm Greetings from your family at Vakkaru Maldives! First, thank you very much indeed for choosing to stay with us with your lovely family at Vakkaru Maldives! All our team-members are thrilled to read that you had an amazing experience with us on the island. Very true, the way you described the welcome, hospitality and the resort facilities, reassures all of us that we are offering an experience that is unique and distinct, while resurfacing out from this unprecedented challenging time! Thank you for your praising words and kind appreciation of so many of our team-members, you have interacted during your precious time with us, from our GM, Chef Driss, your personal butler IKU, Shaad, Iman, Thivanka, Shifaan to many more dedicated team-members. Worthy to note how you made use of your own valuable time to connect with many of our team-members, through tailored-made experiences, specially crafted for your family, including nature, wellness and recreation activities. Indeed, it has been a great honour to have the whole family staying with us and we are also extremely blown away by all your amazing compliments. We wish you and the family well and all our team-members look forward to welcoming you with the family back, for more fond and lasting memories at your timeless sanctuary. Sincerely, Jean Noël Resort Manager
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I googled the outlets used in Switzerland and found what they look like, but I don't know if I can use them in Vakkaru.
The outlets at Vakkaru are the kind of multi-outlet you'd find in a typical international hotel.
And there's a USB Type-A connector. This means you can charge it by just a cable (usually the USB connector behind the computer), and I think it can charge 10W.
So if you want a fast charge, you'll need to bring a separate charger.
If you send me your email address, I can send you a picture of what the outlets look like at Vakkaru.
Hi Stacy, the Vakkaru Resort consumes the full island, so it is not possible to visit other resorts without taking water transportation. That makes it sound big, but we walked around the entire island on the beach in less than 1 hour. We actually stayed 5 days at Vakkaru and 5 days at another resort just for some variety, but once we left, we wished we had stayed. The other resort was about 30 minutes by boat even though it was in the same atoll, and the activities offered were roughly the same.
Both resorts we stayed at were extremely safe. There's no one else on the resort islands other than the resort staff and the guests. This is a luxury resort and it's not cheap to get there, so that limits the chances of less scrupulous hotel guests being on-site. The staff are professional and extremely helpful.
There is limited nightlife, although it is pretty low-key - more of a beach bar atmosphere than a night club. Drinks at the bar are more our speed so we really didn't go looking for anything else.
We also took snorkel gear (I didn't love the thought of using a community snorkel) and used it regularly. The reefs are amazing!
We had stopovers in Doha and London en route so, needless to say, we had large/heavy bags. The seaplane has an allowance for carry-on and checked baggage (20kg per checked bag) that are lower than what the commercial international airlines allow. Don't worry they're quite happy to accept your additional luggage and charge you for going over. We paid $70 total for heavy checked bags (they were 50lbs each) and that covered us for the round trip. You pay for them when you check-in for the seaplane.
I hope this helps and hope you enjoy your trip!
Yes there’s lounge chairs,Sun umbrellas, even Sun beds to use close to the water villas, near the grill restaurant! You’ll receive refreshing cold towels and even fresh lemon water.
Hi. Where we stayed the water was around 1 meter deep. There was a blue hole nearby, around 100 meters from the villa which was great for snorkelling. Hope it helps.
There are more places to choose from in the Vakkaru area.
PRICE RANGE
$1,107 - $3,104 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
MaldivesBaa AtollVakkaru
NUMBER OF ROOMS
113
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