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Retreat hand-in-hand to one of the most naturally stunning destinations on earth, a romantic paradise enveloped in soft white sands and turquoise waters. Just 20 km by speedboat from the airport in Male, delight in the private luxury of your own over-water bungalow, with all the comforts of home and then some. Unwind in your room, either over water in the crystal lagoon, or from your Ocean Pool Bungalow, with private pool and ocean views offering beach and lagoon access a few minutes stroll from your room or admire the kaleidoscope of exotic fish and corals just steps from your over water and deluxe over water bungalow.
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Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
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Free breakfast
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Business Center with Internet Access
Wifi
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Infinity pool
Pool with view
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We just spent 7 nights at the newly renovated Anantara Veli and had a fabulous time. The island is really small so you can easily walk everywhere, and you have access to Anantara Dighu with a short boat ride that runs every 5 minutes if you like to explore the restaurants and beaches there for a bit! All staff were extremely friendly and helpful, food was of very high quality and absolutely delicious. We tried the Thai place, Cumin as well as the Dohni Bar and Origami. Rooms were spacious and cleaned twice a day! The whole resort tries to minimize their carbon footprint which was admirable… Our villa host Rifau made our stay even more memorable. And a special shout-out to the sous-chef at the Thai restaurant for explaining her dishes as well as Sagar who prepared his fabulous Indian dishes just for us on the day of departure. Breakfast was excellent and a big choice was available. We went diving and snorkling almost every day and saw lots of fish, eagle rays and turtles. Also, there was a baby shark right around the resort almost every afternoon which was mesmerizing to watch. There is a small island called Ghullifushi which also belongs to the Anantara and can be reached in minutes by boat… a perfect and remote place, and awesome for snorkeling right off the island! We will definitely be back and could not have asked for a better experience on our first trip to the Maledives. …
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Anantara Velli exceeded our expectations. After a long journey from the UK we arrived tired and were underwhelmed as we disembarked the speed boat in arrival. How wrong we were!! The Anantara resort is beautiful. Peaceful, tranquil, crystal clear warm water, sand & resort are spotless ( never gets hot ) fish swimming, the beautiful images you see are the reality here. We had a De Luxe water bungalow, which was spacious and extremely comfortable with a large bathroom and terrace. Wonderful touches from the house keeper welcoming us good morning Etc made us feel special. The food is excellent, superior to what I expected, The Italian, Seafood restaurant & Thai all had wonderful views, great service and greets food. The staff here are excellent, friendly, efficient and warm. I loved that you could get a boat which ran constantly between Dighu & Veli as it provided variety. I understand from the staff that Velli is closing for a revamp & I look forward to returning as I can only imagine it will be even more heavenly. I have travelled to many wonderful places but The Maldives, and this resort is the most wonderful beach resort of all.…
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Date of stay: February 2022Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Supratik Guha, Owner at Anantara Veli Maldives Resort
Responded Feb 26, 2022
Dear Ginablankstone, Thank you so very much for your wonderful feedback. We are so pleased to see that were were able to make you stay a memorable one. We definitely look forward to welcoming you back once the renovation of Anantara Veli is completed. Warm regards, Giles Selves Cluster General Manager
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Wondrous holiday and fulfilled our Bucket List No. 1. Great restaurants. Stunning waters and great professional, smiling and accommodating staff. Fantastic Water Villa and watching the stunning Sunsets painting the Sky spectacularly!!
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Date of stay: March 2023
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Response from Ahmed Imthiyaz, Other at Anantara Veli Maldives Resort
Responded 2 days ago
Dear almcl59, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We're delighted to hear that you had an amazing stay us. We look forward to welcoming you back in a near future, Best Regards, Ahmed Imthiyaz, Resort Manager
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Travel with two other couples. Received excellent service from the moment we exited customs to the minute we checked into our return flight home. The most amazing, friendly and supportive staff. The food was wonderful as were the rooms. Great experience!
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Response from Ahmed Imthiyaz, Other at Anantara Veli Maldives Resort
Responded 3 days ago
Dear G6930BKtracyw, Thank you so much for taking the time to visit us and for writing a review of your experience. We are delighted to learn that you had an amazing stay with us. We are committed to consistently providing a memorable experience for our guests and your feedback and appreciation is the greatest motivation and reward for myself and the team. It was a pleasure having you with us in this little paradise, and we all look forward to welcoming you back again in the not too distant future. Best Regards, Ahmed Imthiyaz, Resort Manager
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Excellent facilities, staff, amenities, natural beauty, aquatic habitat, dining options, airport arrival and departure, and lastly but not least food quality. Special mention to Subodh and Mannik Raja at Cumin for their extra hospitality.
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Response from Ahmed Imthiyaz, Other at Anantara Veli Maldives Resort
Responded 4 days ago
Dear Sz_life_dxb, Thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience at Anantara Veli. We are thrilled to learn that you had a great time during your holiday with us, and the team provided you outstanding service from the moment you arrived until the time of your departure. We will make sure to pass on your compliments to the team. Thank you for choosing Anantara Veli for your holiday in Maldives. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back in the near future. Best Regards, Ahmed Imthiyaz Resort Manager
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The resort's pretty location, amazing facilities and friendly staff made the experience exceptional, from the time the resort staff picked us up from the airport, till they dropped us off at the airport.
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Response from Sajith Grero, Other at Anantara Veli Maldives Resort
Responded 1 week ago
Dear MKSN, We are thrilled to hear that you had an exceptional time during your stay with us.We are delighted to know that you enjoyed the location of our resort, as well as our amazing facilities. It is also wonderful to hear that our friendly staff made your experience even more special, from the time of your arrival until the time of your departure. we hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back in the future for another amazing experience. Best Regards, Sajith Grero Resort Manager
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We visited Maldives 🇲🇻 for the first time and it was great option for short holiday in Anantara hotel All the hotel Staff provides outstanding efforts from the time of arrival to departure Our Villa Host Margareda made our stay smooth with great planning and fantastic soliciting of services and restaurants. Hotel Manager Mr Sajith Grero was very helpful to make our stay unforgettable. Thanks for you All Seraj
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Sajith Grero, Other at Anantara Veli Maldives Resort
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Dear Sherpa57930124323, Thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience at Anantara Veli. We are thrilled to hear that you had a great time during your short holiday, and that our staff provided you with outstanding service from the moment you arrived until the time of your departure. We are especially delighted to hear that your Villa Host, Margareda, made your stay even more enjoyable with her exceptional planning and soliciting of services and restaurants. We will make sure to pass on your compliments to her and the rest of the team. Thank you for choosing Anantara Veli for your first visit to the Maldives. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back in the near future for another memorable experience. Best Regards, Sajith Grero Resort Manager
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It was my first experience and certainly won't be the last with Anantara. It started off with a minor misunderstanding that was resolved by the team in the best way possible that made us happy and made our stay better. The most important aspect of our stay was having a host, and Rifau was excellent in this matter. Beyond answering to our requests immediately he was the nicest and he often took the extra mile to ensure we are happy and satisfied. Everybody there had a smile on their face, friendly and welcoming and I do not want to mention some and leave out some.
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Sajith Grero, Other at Anantara Veli Maldives Resort
Responded 1 week ago
Dear abdulaziza150, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We are delighted to hear that your recent stay at Anantara was a great holiday experience and that our team was able to resolve the minor misunderstanding in a timely and satisfactory manner. It is our priority to provide exceptional service to our guests, and we are thrilled that Rifau was able to make a positive impact on your stay by being an excellent host. We will certainly share your kind words with him. We are happy to learn that you found everyone at the resort to be friendly, welcoming and with a smile on their face. We take pride in providing a welcoming and warm environment for all our guests, and we appreciate your recognition of our efforts. Once again, thank you for choosing Anantara for your holiday, and we look forward to welcoming you back for another great stay. Best Regrads, Sajith Grero Resort Manager
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Visited Anantara Veli in March 23 to celebrate birthday. We have been welcoming by our Over Water Villa host Ibrahim once reached. Ibrahim is a young guy always serve with warm smile on face. Appreciates his quick response and suggestive help during the stay. I was touched while they gave me little surprise birthday treat in room at the last night we stayed. I shall miss the crystal clear sea water and nice white sand. Especially the warm hospitality of all staffs. Nice job Ibrahim. Thank you.
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Sajith Grero, Other at Anantara Veli Maldives Resort
Responded 1 week ago
Dear Ally_cn, We are thrilled to hear that you chose to celebrate your birthday with us and that you had a wonderful stay. It's great to hear that Ibrahim was able to provide you with warm and attentive service throughout your stay. We will be sure to pass on your kind words to him and the rest of our staff. We are delighted to hear that you were touched by the little surprise birthday treat that was arranged for you on your last night - it's always a pleasure to be able to make our guests feel special and celebrated. The crystal clear sea water and white sand are indeed some of the best features of our location, and we're glad that you were able to enjoy them during your stay. Thank you once again for choosing to celebrate your birthday with us at Anantara Veli and for sharing your feedback. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back again in the future. Best Regards, Sajith Grero Resort Manager
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Stayed at Anantara it was amazing. Ibrahim Ouf was our host villa. Very helpful, showed us a tour around the Island. He was quick in responses and available to assist us to make sure we had a lovely stay! Thank you Ibrahim.
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Sajith Grero, Other at Anantara Veli Maldives Resort
Responded 1 week ago
Dear 735abdelaziza, We are thrilled to hear that you had such a wonderful stay and that Ibrahim Ouf, your host villa, was able to provide you with excellent service and assistance during your time with us. We will be sure to pass on your kind words to Ibrahim and let him know how much you appreciated his efforts. It's great to hear that you were able to enjoy a tour around the island and explore all that the beautiful location has to offer. We are glad that we could provide you with a lovely stay and hope that you will choose to visit us again in the future. Best Regards, Sajith Grero Resort Manager
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PRICE RANGE
$765 - $1,688 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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anantara veli hotel south male atoll, anantara veli resort and spa
LOCATION
MaldivesKaafu AtollSouth Male AtollVeligandu
NUMBER OF ROOMS
67
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Frequently Asked Questions about Anantara Veli Maldives Resort
Which popular attractions are close to Anantara Veli Maldives Resort?
Nearby attractions include Bikini Beach (1.8 miles), Gulhi Beach (1.7 miles), and Biyadoo Island (4.6 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Anantara Veli Maldives Resort?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and a pool.
Which room amenities are available at Anantara Veli Maldives Resort?
Top room amenities include a minibar, air conditioning, and a flat screen TV.
What food & drink options are available at Anantara Veli Maldives Resort?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to Anantara Veli Maldives Resort?
Conveniently located restaurants include Sea Fire Salt, Baan Huraa, and Caviar Café & Restaurant.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Anantara Veli Maldives Resort?
Yes, guests have access to a pool, a fitness center, and a sauna during their stay.
Does Anantara Veli Maldives Resort have airport transportation?
Yes, Anantara Veli Maldives Resort offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Are any cleaning services offered at Anantara Veli Maldives Resort?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Anantara Veli Maldives Resort?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, Spanish, Russian, Chinese, Thai, Arabic, and Indonesian.
Does Anantara Veli Maldives Resort have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the harbor view available here.
Is Anantara Veli Maldives Resort accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access and facilities for disabled guests. For specific inquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.