Anantara Veli Maldives Resort
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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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Fitness Center with Gym / Workout Room
Free breakfast
Beach
Badminton
Airport transportation
Business Center with Internet Access
Wifi
Pool / beach towels
Infinity pool
Pool with view
Adult pool
Outdoor pool
Private pool
Yoga classes
Fitness / spa locker rooms
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Personal trainer
Sauna
Bar / lounge
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Breakfast buffet
Breakfast in the room
Complimentary tea
Complimentary welcome drink
Kids' meals
Outdoor dining area
Snack bar
Special diet menus
Wine / champagne
Poolside bar
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Canoeing
Diving
Snorkeling
Windsurfing
Entertainment staff
Evening entertainment
Table tennis
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Couples massage
Facial treatments
Foot massage
Full body massage
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24-hour security
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Picnic area
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Sun deck
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Telephone
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Private bathrooms
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Minibar
Electric kettle
Flatscreen TV
iPod docking station
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Amazing hospitality and service throughout the whole stay there.. very friendly and helpful staff… From the moment we arrived at airport till we departed excellent service.. Wide variety of food options.. Many Thanks
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Date of stay: September 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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Went with my wife as our summer vacation and it was great, amazing food, great service, super clean and very supportive. The island offer lot of activities and facilities to enjoy. The quality of the rooms were top. Special shoutout to our host Ibrahim for the exceptional service.
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Sajith Grero, Other at Anantara Veli Maldives Resort
Responded 2 days ago
Dear basha317, Thank you for taking the time to share your delightful experience with us! We're absolutely thrilled to hear that you and your wife had a relaxing and fun summer vacation at our resort. It warms our hearts to know that you enjoyed our amazing food, experienced great service, and found our facilities to be super clean and supportive. It sounds like you made the most of the island's activities and facilities, and we're delighted that you appreciated the quality of our rooms. Ibrahim, your host, will be honored to receive your special shoutout for providing exceptional service. Our team members take great pride in going above and beyond to ensure our guests have a memorable stay. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you and your wife back for another fantastic vacation in the future. Thank you for choosing Anantara Veli, and we look forward to your next visit! Best regards, Sajith Grero Resort Manager
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Truly a relaxing experience. Our Villa host (Ibrahim Ouf) was very hospitable and always one step ahead of us which made this trip even better. We will definitely be returning to Anantara in the future and hopefully with our amazing Villa Host 😊🙏🏻
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
Room Tip: They have great food, great massages and don’t miss snorkeling at Gulhifushi Picnic Island!
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Response from Sajith Grero, Other at Anantara Veli Maldives Resort
Responded 2 days ago
Dear Sazahran, We're absolutely thrilled to hear that your recent stay at Anantara Veli was truly relaxing and memorable. It's our goal to provide our guests with exceptional hospitality and create unforgettable moments, and it sounds like we hit the mark with your visit. Ibrahim Ouf, your Villa host, will be delighted to hear your kind words. We're fortunate to have dedicated team members like him who go above and beyond to ensure our guests have a fantastic time. We can't wait to welcome you back to Anantara Veli in the future, and we'll do our best to make sure Ibrahim is there to enhance your stay once again. Best regards, Sajith Grero Resort Manager
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The most wonderful vacation at Anantara Veli ,our room was pretty nice and wide and the pool was so big ,the service was so good ,staff were amazing and specially our guide Ibrahim he was so helpful and he was available 24/7, highly recommend!
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Sajith Grero, Other at Anantara Veli Maldives Resort
Responded 4 days ago
Dear shaikhaaR1706HX, Thank you for your lovely review of Anantara Veli! We're delighted you enjoyed your stay, and we appreciate your kind words about our rooms, pool, and exceptional staff, especially Ibrahim. We look forward to your next visit! Best regards, Sajith Grero Resort Manager
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Unbelievable stay at Anantara Veli. My wife and I celebrated our 10th Anniversary here in early September and we absolutely loved it. The staff was incredibly accommodating, friendly and helpful. A special shout-out to Fathi, our guide and host throughout our stay! Everything from the food to our over the water hut was just incredible. Would highly recommend!
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Sajith Grero, Other at Anantara Veli Maldives Resort
Responded 4 days ago
Dear vinils2023, We're absolutely thrilled that you and your wife chose Anantara Veli to celebrate your 10th Anniversary, and we're overjoyed to hear that your stay felt like a dream come true. Fathi, our dedicated guide and host, sends his warm regards, and we're delighted to know that he contributed to making your stay unforgettable. His dedication and assistance exemplify the level of service we aim to provide. From the culinary delights to the magic of staying in one of our overwater villas, we're elated that every aspect of your experience exceeded your expectations. We can't wait to welcome you both back for more incredible moments at Anantara Veli. Here's to many more years of joy and celebration! Warm regards, Sajith Grero Resort Manager
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Wow wow wow wow. Let me start by admiring the endless lagoon which was In itself a swimming pool of nature. I spent half of my time swimming because it was that beautiful and scenic. The rooms here are modern yet smaller compared to other hotels in Maldives, but that isn’t an issue as the views and the service makes up for it. I was welcomed by shaibaan at the airport lounge who was an extremely distinguished gentleman who knows what hospitality means and his smile never faded. Upon arriving at the resort we were greeted by the team and there was traditional Maldivian music been played which was an extra touch that made me smile. The tender coconut served was refreshing and much needed after a 30 minute journey from the airport. We were escorted to the room by Alam who was friendly and explained us the dos and musts of the resort. He took the bookings for the restaurants. Overall an extremely fantastic stay and I would 100% recommend this place to everyone.…
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Traveled with friends
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Response from Sajith Grero, Other at Anantara Veli Maldives Resort
Responded 4 days ago
Dear Shayx91, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your wonderful experience at Anantara Veli on TripAdvisor. We're thrilled to hear that you had a perfect weekend getaway with us. The endless lagoon truly is a natural masterpiece, and we're delighted to hear that you found it as captivating as we do. It's heartwarming to know that our service and breathtaking views compensated for the room size. We're proud to have Shaibaan as part of our team, and we'll be sure to pass on your kind words to him. Alam's friendly assistance and guidance truly exemplify the level of service we aim to provide. We're delighted that you found his recommendations valuable. We can't wait to have you back for another fantastic stay. We'll be here, ready to create more unforgettable memories with you. Warm regards, Sajith Grero Resort Manager
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From the time we landed, it was a luxurious experience. We were met at arrivals and escorted to a lounge where we began the check-in. It was comfortable with beverage options. The boat was a few minutes away, and then a short journey boat ride to the hotel. We had a great ride of 30 minutes, with Wi-Fi and oshiboris upon arrival and friendly staff. We were met by the Guest Service Manager and our Villa Host (Rifau) waving as we docked with refreshing coconut water straight from the coconut. We were celebrating our honeymoon, and they upgraded us to a beautiful deluxe villa, which was beautifully decorated with some sweet treats. I really loved the villa, the design, and location. Our housekeeper, Asif, did such a great job at keeping it clean and even remembered who was sleeping on which side and left our slippers on the correct side of the bed during turn down. One downside of the room was the noise from the buggies passing by early mornings, which was really loud. The bathroom was beautiful, especially if you are sitting in the tub looking out to the water. One thing that was a tad odd was that we received a pre-arrival email where we chose our preferences on many things such as pillow preference, morning coffee, favourite fruit, and cuisine but I don't think it went through to the hotel, but it would have been very cool if the pillows were added in ;). Nonetheless, the bedding was very comfortable. The whole place is about 5 islands. We stayed at Veli, which is the adults-only island. We were allowed to visit Dhigu, which is the family island and snorkel island or Picnic island. The other 2 Islands are staff island and a private island. Together you have 2 infinity pools, the one in Dhigu is larger, but the one in Veli is adults only. We liked the one in Veli for its privacy since it was our honeymoon, but the one in Dhigu had something like a swim-up bar and the beach right there if you want to jump out of the pool into the beach. The beach was vast and open in Dhigu, but in Veli, you could spot some baby nurse sharks, various fish, and I even saw a sea turtle there. There were corals and an abundance of marine life just outside our villa. We liked Veli because it was quiet and everything was a short walk away. The gym was clean and had everything needed for a decent workout. If the heat and humidity don't bother you, then there is an outside gym area as well. We went to sunset yoga at the pavilion, which was amazing and rejuvenating. We also went to a very interesting Ayurvedic workshop and sound therapy. Anish was guiding these events and he is very knowledgeable and it showed through his work. There are several dining options combined. We started with Dhoni bar, which was tapas style and had generous portions. The waitstaff that served us were super nice throughout our stay. The best thing here was the wagyu. Do not skip dessert, you have to try their creme brûlée and panna cotta. The creamiest creme brûlée I have ever had, and I have had many all over the world. Good job! We tried Fushi buffet dinner, which was good but not my favourite. Baan Hura was our favourite because the flavours were very authentic and Ice (our server) was amazing at making us feel comfortable. We had dining by design, which was out of this world. Chef Harindra cooked up the most delicious feast with huge portions. We had the most romantic beachside private dinner, and Sajid was the most amazing server we'd had. He told us all about Maldives and the culture. We saw him again for breakfast in bed the next morning. We had breakfast at both Cumin and Fushi Buffet, Roshan was really funny and recognized me at both Cumin and Fushi. I tried to taste everything, and I think Cumin breakfast was much better because of how quiet it was, and portions were small enough not to waste food. Origami is the Japanese restaurant and we had their delicious robata which was perfect for the last night. We went for Reef snorkelling and I loved it. Not too far from the hotel but far enough. The boat ride was comfortable with fresh towels, water, and great instructors. We saw sea turtles, so many fish, and stingrays. It was mind-blowing. They gave us oshiboris afterward, which was the best cold refreshing towel after 1+ hours snorkelling. There were so many fun complementary activities in Dhigu and Veli like Yoga, Smoothie classes, Sound healing, active stretching, and more. You will never get bored. The place was so in tune with the marine life, nature and sustainability. We received wooden keys, wooden toothbrushes and tablet toothpaste, smaller portions in the buffet to minimize food waste, glass bottles throughout the island which they fill with their own filtered water. I thought it was a refreshing experience. There is a marine biologist counter (which I didn't visit but read about at Dhigu). The spa we went to was at Dhigu because we wanted a view of the water. We had a couples healing massage, and it was absolutely divine. From the time we arrived at the spa, we were met with oshiboris and a choice of oils. We chose coconut oil and it was a delight. We had access to both spa's plunge pools (warm and cold), steam, and sauna. It is worth mentioning how amazing the spa staff has been since we met them around the islands, in and out of the spa. Special shout out to Amr, Chotika, Daima, Nuria, and Zere for their truly personalized service and positive attitude. Honestly, this experience was a beautiful one and Anantara is a well-known brand for luxury and serenity. We were always met with smiles, warmth, and comfort. Even when something did not go according to plan, the management would take steps to recover. We spoke to various staff members and they were all very happy to be there. We also got to meet various management members at the cocktail party at Dhigu, and they gave us insights into how things work on island and life in Maldives. Needless to say, we left Anantara satisfied, relaxed, and a little saddened to leave. We were offered a late check out as part of our package, if it was available. They were so accommodating to give us an even later check out because our flight was late evening. All check out procedures done inside the room and escorted to the boat. We waved goodbye to this beautiful island with beautiful people, food, nature, and hospitality.…
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Sajith Grero, Other at Anantara Veli Maldives Resort
Responded 6 days ago
Dear akilaw, Wow! What an absolutely thrilling review you've shared with us! We are ecstatic to read about your unforgettable experience at Anantara Veli, and we can't thank you enough for taking the time to share your detailed and enthusiastic feedback. Your detailed account of your stay, from the warm welcome to the culinary delights and underwater adventures, paints a vivid picture of your wonderful journey. We take pride in providing exceptional service and creating memorable experiences. Your feedback about sustainability initiatives and the personalized spa experience is greatly appreciated. We are delighted that you left with lasting memories and a sense of satisfaction. Thank you for choosing Anantara Veli for your honeymoon, and we hope that you left with cherished memories that will last a lifetime. We look forward to the day when we can welcome you back to our beautiful island paradise. Warmest regards, Sajith Grero Resort Manager sgrero@anantara.com
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The overall condition of the resort facilities were more than fantastic, and all the crews and staffs were extraordinarily kind and dedicated. I'll never forget the moments at the Maldives and the resort that I've stayed. Lagoons were vivid and excursions (i.e., snorkeling) were also very impressive. There were some corals in the resort area, and ample and diverse marine creatures. Beech at Dhigu resort was also fascinating, and the dinner BBQ on the beech is unforgettable! My spouse is also more than satisfied with the experience at Anantara Maldives. Hope more people can enjoy!
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Sajith Grero, Other at Anantara Veli Maldives Resort
Responded 6 days ago
Dear Jet62337661136, We are absolutely delighted to hear that your stay at Anantara Veli Maldives was truly unforgettable. Your kind words about our resort facilities and our dedicated staff are deeply appreciated. We take great pride in providing exceptional service, and it warms our hearts to know that you found our team to be extraordinarily kind and committed to making your stay special. The Maldives is indeed a breathtaking destination, and we are thrilled that you had the chance to explore the vibrant lagoons and participate in exciting excursions like snorkeling. It's fantastic to hear that you encountered diverse marine life and were able to appreciate the beauty of our coral reefs. The beach at Dhigu resort is indeed a picture-perfect setting, and we're glad to know you enjoyed the unforgettable dinner BBQ by the beach. Creating such cherished memories is what we aim for, especially during special occasions like honeymoons. Once again, thank you for choosing Anantara Veli for your honeymoon, and we genuinely look forward to welcoming you back for another unforgettable visit. Best reagrds, Sajith Grero Resort Manager sgrero@anantara.com
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It was an amazing stay and the staff at Anantara made the experience so memorable and unforgettable. Special thanks to our host Ibrahim, he offered a tremendous support whenever needed as well as an informative tour around the resort. Will definitely comeback again
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Responded 1 week ago
Dear Roving12843992009, We are thrilled to hear that your stay at Anantara Veli was nothing short of amazing. Our team at Anantara is dedicated to creating memorable and unforgettable experiences for our guests, and it's heartwarming to know that we succeeded in making your stay exceptional. We are particularly delighted to hear your kind words about Ibrahim, your host. Providing outstanding support and informative resort tours is what we strive for, and we will ensure that your appreciation reaches him. We can't wait to welcome you back for another unforgettable visit to Anantara Veli. Your return would be a true pleasure, and we look forward to making your next stay even more remarkable. Best regards, Sajith Grero Resort Manager
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$792 - $1,764 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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MaldivesKaafu AtollSouth Male AtollVeligandu
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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 (1.8 miles), and Biyadoo Island (4.5 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, Portuguese, Hindi, and Thai.
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.