Overview

Anantara Veli Maldives is a perfect escape for couples or friends looking for a tropical hideaway. An adult-only paradise, find romance or activity in a wide range of experiences on our idyllic island, surrounded by crystal Indian Ocean waters.

Location

Anantara Veli Maldives Resort is located on a private island 21 kilometres south of Male International Airport. A speedboat service from the resort operates 24-hours a day, ensuring easy and convenient access.

Accommodation

With over 67 bungalows, all guests are treated to sweeping lagoon views.

• Over Water Bungalow: Spacious 62 square metre rooms perched above natural coral beds. Unwind on the sundeck with direct access from your bedroom or enjoy the cool indoors with contemporary surroundings and dashes of local colour.

• Superior Over Water Bungalow: Complete privacy in 62 square metres over the water. Enjoy exceptional lagoon views from the comfort of your bed and the seclusion of your outdoor daybed.

• Deluxe Over Water Bungalow: Stunning over water bungalow with an expansive two-tiered deck and free-standing bathtub with views of the lagoon and uninhabited Moyo island.

• Ocean Pool Bungalow: 125 square metres of indoor and outdoor space with luxury amenities, private pool, and unobstructed views of the Indian Ocean.

• Deluxe Over Water Pool Bungalow: Expansive rooms with king-size bed, private pool, and sun terrace to enjoy mesmerizing sunset colours.

Dining

Guests can enjoy the finest cuisine from across the globe. Savour quality ingredients, prepared with finesse and served in sublime surroundings. Visit our wine vault and learn about old and new world wines from our Wine Guru.

Resort Activities

Satisfy a thirst for adventure or relax on unspoilt shores.

• Diving and watersports with Aquafanatics

• Manta snorkeling from May to October and year-round whale shark snorkelling

• PADI certified freediving

• Year-round surfing lessons, surf season from April - October

• Coral adoption as part of our Holistic Approach to Reef Protection Programme (HARP)

• Sundari Ayurvedic Spa

• Air-conditioned fitness centre

• Tennis Courts

• Yoga and meditation by the ocean in the Pavilion

• Spice Spoons cooking classes

• Beach games, volleyball, badminton, table tennis, chess and Pétanque

• Infinity-edge beachfront swimming pool

Airport Transportation/Access

The nation’s main airport, Ibrahim Nasir International, is well connected with major hubs around the world. Located on a separate island from the capital of Male, the airport serves as the main gateway into the Maldives for tourists. From here, speedboats and seaplanes transfer guests directly to the resorts. The airport is small but well-equipped with souvenir and duty-free shops, restaurants, medical facilities, prayer room, and banking and postal services. The resort is located 21 kilometres south of Ibrahim Nasir International Airport. Our airport representative will greet you upon customs clearance to guide you to our lounge for further speedboat transfer.