Anantara Veli Maldives Resort is your ideal tropical hideaway for a dreamy adults-only Maldives holiday. Tucked away in an island encircled by a turquoise lagoon, you have the luxury of dipping and diving into warm waters, or lazing on soft white sand beaches.
Rest your head in any of the 67 bungalows, located directly over the crystal-clear waters, or situated on the oceanfront and framed by swaying palm trees. Choose to have a bungalow with your own private plunge pool, which includes the service of a villa host to assist you during your stay.
Feast on various international cuisines at the resort’s selection of restaurants and bars, including a Thai restaurant located over the lagoon, modern Japanese, classical Italian, drinks and snacks poolside, and an over-water fresh grill restaurant featuring the best of both land and sea.
Every little detail has been considered at Anantara Veli Maldives Resort, with 24-hour room service, a 24-hour resort doctor, library and guest internet facilities, as well as a laundry and pressing service.
With a stay at Anantara Veli Maldives Resort, your luxury holiday in the Maldives couldn’t get much better.
*Please note: Anantara Veli will be closed between 01 March - 30 November 2022. The hotel intends to provide a luxury experience for all guests therefore, to ensure that all expectations are met and exceeded, the hotel has decided to complete a full renovation of Anantara Veli, transforming the resort into one of the most sought-after adult only hideaways in the Maldives.
Facilities
Bars & Restaurants
73 Degrees
Start your day at 73 degrees and indulge in an a la carte selection of international breakfast cuisine.
Breakfast: 7.00 am – 11.00 am
Baan Huraa
Situated over the lagoon, a traditional teak house perched on stilts plays host to Baan Huraa the ultimate Thai restaurant in the Maldives. Enhance your taste buds with beloved flavours from across Thailand.
Open for lunch and dinner:
13.00 pm – 15.00 pm
18.00 pm – 22.00 pm
Dhoni
Keep refreshed beside the pool with a selection of iced coffees, smoothies and mocktails coupled with an array of gourmet delights. As the sun begins to set taste tropical cocktails in the poolside bar.
Bar: 10.00 am – 00.00 (midnight)
Dining: 12.00 noon – 20.00 pm (22.00 pm on Wednesdays)
Origami
Open from Tuesday to Saturday, Origami offers delightfully hand-crafted Japanese cuisine from sushi to sashimi, and even teppanyaki live cooking experiences.
Dinner: 18.00 pm – 21:30 pm (temporarily closed)
Dining at Dhigu
Take a short boat ride across to the neighbouring island of Anantara Dhigu Maldives Resort and broaden your choice of dining options:
Sea.Fire.Salt: al fresco dining over the turquoise lagoon specialising in grilled meat and freshly caught Maldivian fish.
Terrazzo: a romantic traditional Italian offering delicacies to excite the palate.
Aqua Bar: swim-up bar and a selection of refreshments.
Spice Spoons: recreate authentic flavours by hand at a private cooking class.
Beach and Pools
Beaches
Feel the white sands between your toes as you listen to swaying palm trees and gaze out to the horizon.
Swimming Pool
Whether it's relaxing by the poolside or refreshing yourself with a tropical cocktail, this is the place to spend your days and evenings.
Spa & Wellness
Fitness Centre
Floor-to-ceiling windows offer wonderful views as you exercise alone, or with a personal trainer.
Balance Wellness by Anantara
Thatched treatment suites with intricate paintwork dot an expanse of tropical green. Revitalise your mind, body and soul with warm oil massages, invigorating scrubs, enriching body envelopments.
Activities & Entertainment
Water Sports
Windsurfing, kitesurfing, jet skiing, sailing, parasailing, flyboarding, water skiing, wake and knee boarding provide days of entertainment out on the azure waters.
Diving & Snorkelling
Dive below the surface and explore the turquoise lagoon full of colourful reef and sea life.
About the location
Veligandu Huraa Island invites you into a world of luxury, where you will be immersed in a tropical paradise during your adults-only holiday in the Maldives.
Veligandu Huraa Island is located in the tranquil South Malé Atoll of the Maldives and is the exclusive home of Anantara Veli Maldives Resort.
You’ll be welcomed upon arrival at Velana International Airport on Hulhulé Island, situated in the North Malé Atoll - known as the gateway to the Maldives. You will then be invited to board a speedboat for a 35-minute ride across azure waters to reach your luxurious Maldives adults-only resort on Veligandu Huraa Island.
Veligandu Huraa Island shares a lagoon with its family-friendly sister resort, Anantara Dhigu Maldives Resort, located on Dhigufinolhu Island. You’re welcome to island-hop between the two resorts during your stay.
Transfer time
Approx. 35 minutes by speedboat from Velana International Airport.
Over Water Bungalow
Max 2 adults
Superior Over Water Bungalow
Max 2 adults
Deluxe Over Water Bungalow
Max 2 adults
Ocean Pool Bungalow
Max 2 adults
Deluxe Over Water Pool Bungalow
Max 2 adults
Please call our Trusted Advisers for the most up to date offers.
Based on 2981 traveller reviews
93% of travellers recommended this hotel
Travellers Ratings
Excellent
2413
Very Good
395
Average
97
Poor
44
Terrible
32
Reviews
“ Best Trip ever, So excited to return
samz350, Union Park, Florida
Oct 22 2021
Every aspect of our stay was absolutely amazing from arrival to departure, everyone was taking care of us showing concern for our every interest, while doing it so kindly. the food was outstanding...
Every aspect of our stay was absolutely amazing from arrival to departure, everyone was taking care of us showing concern for our every interest, while doing it so kindly. the food was outstanding, not to mention the amazing Thai food cooking class we had with chef Noon. The water excursion and water activities are endless so you don't get bored on this relaxing beautiful island. The cocktails were exquisite and the room was one of the most beautiful I had ever seen, my favorite part was definitely the outdoor shower and soaking tub, but what was also amazing was walking outside directly to the most beautiful beach ever
View full review
“ "Paradise on Earth- Go there to experience it!"
Vikas G, Hyderabad District, India
Oct 19 2021
What's special here? Well, everything beginning from your arrival to the departure!!!
If you want to immerse in luxury in an island and make your stay special, this is the place.
we are a couple and...
What's special here? Well, everything beginning from your arrival to the departure!!!
If you want to immerse in luxury in an island and make your stay special, this is the place.
we are a couple and we booked our stay from 15 to 18 Oct 2021. This beauty of this place leaves you spell bound. Over water villas have contemporary style lovely interiors.Bathing in the tub with the view of the sea is an experience in itself. The deck is huge and beautiful with an amazing view of the setting sun. Privacy is completely taken care of. Cleanliness is above and beyond. Hospitality is at its peak. Staff is so welcoming and warm. Food is delicious and the spread is elaborate with Continental, Arabian and Asian food.
I was taken by surprise when most of them, who you interact with know you by your name.
We could choose from any of their restaurants for dinner.
Spa experience was unique - Komuni focused on the stress relief and I loved it!
We could go to their other islands- Veli (a cozy island to spend time) and Gullifushi (a tiny beautiful island with birds on the shore)
The manager Supratik Guha needs a special mention for checking on our stay everyday and making our stay the best ever.
The pool is huge overlooking the sea and we enjoyed time there too. The staff at the reception and the restaurants are doing an excellent job.
Shiru was the one who dropped us to our room after arrival and showed us the island, very patiently handling all questions including that on weather conditions :D
Going round in bicycle and walking around the island is so enjoyable.
Overall a superb, fantabulous and splendid experience!!!
Kudos Team Anantara Dhigu!
Thank you for making our holidays a special and memorable one.
View full review
“ Lovely experience at Anantara Dhigu
NikhilBala,
Oct 18 2021
We had one of our best holidays as a family at Anantara last week. Everything was top-notch - we have only minor gripes (e.g. some basic toiletries could have been provided in the room). We would be...
We had one of our best holidays as a family at Anantara last week. Everything was top-notch - we have only minor gripes (e.g. some basic toiletries could have been provided in the room). We would be happy to go back again!
View full review
“ Amazing Experience
Akbar K, Markham, Canada
Oct 17 2021
This was our second time visiting. The first time we were at Veli and this time around we were at Dhigu. Amazing resort, food was amazing. Not too many people so it wasn't over crowded. We went with...
This was our second time visiting. The first time we were at Veli and this time around we were at Dhigu. Amazing resort, food was amazing. Not too many people so it wasn't over crowded. We went with out 19 month old and it was an amazing experience for all of us. Best staff experience.
View full review
“ Nice getaway, with amazing views and good food
faizanq13,
Oct 16 2021
The island itself is beautiful to explore, you could take a bicycle provided with each room to travel back and forth the island and never be bored.
The bars and restaurants are located near, so...
The island itself is beautiful to explore, you could take a bicycle provided with each room to travel back and forth the island and never be bored.
The bars and restaurants are located near, so getting from one to the other is no hassle
The excursion activities will provide you an amzing experience
View full review
View more reviews
View less reviews
