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Anantara Veli Maldives Resort
South Malé Atoll, Maldives · Anantara · High Luxury
Veli is one of the Maldives' early dedicated adults-only overwater resorts, and uniquely shares a lagoon ecosystem with a full-service family resort (Dhigu) and an ultra-private villa island (Naladhu), giving couples access to a wider range of facilities than the island's 67 villas would suggest. Adults-only over-water bungalow resort in South Malé Atoll, connected by speedboat to Anantara Dhigu.
- 67 rooms
- Opened 2008
- Neighborhood: Veligandu South Male Atoll
- Rooms from 517 sq ft (48 m²)
About Anantara Veli Maldives Resort
- Named Indian Ocean's Leading Leisure Hotel 2024 (World Travel Awards).
- Entry-level rooms start at 517 sq ft (48 m²).
History
Adults-only over-water bungalow resort in South Malé Atoll, connected by speedboat to Anantara Dhigu.
Restaurants and bars
- Dhoni Bar — Bar · Mediterranean, Spanish tapas, drinks and light dining
- Baan Huraa — Restaurant · Thai
- Origami — Restaurant · Japanese
- Cumin — Restaurant · South Asian
- Aqua — Restaurant · Italian and snacks
- Sea.Fire.Salt. — Restaurant · Grilled steaks and seafood
- Fushi Café — Café · International
- Tiki Bar — Bar · Drinks and snacks
Experiences
- Dining by Design — Signature Anantara experience to dine outside the restaurants, such as candlelit dinners or beach banquets.
- Spice Spoons cooking classes — Cooking school offering local Maldivian or authentic Thai cuisine, tailored to skill level.
- Whale shark snorkelling — Year-round whale shark snorkelling.
- Manta snorkelling — Manta snorkelling from August to December.
- Dolphin and turtle snorkelling excursions — Dolphin and turtle snorkelling excursions.
- Nurse shark snorkelling excursion — Nurse shark snorkelling excursion.
Amenities
- WiFi
- In-room safe
- Minibar
- Flat screen TV
- Sundeck with daybed / sun loungers
- Nespresso coffee machine
- Yoga mats
- Dressing area (select categories)
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobes and slippers
- Anantara bathroom amenities
- Separate bath and shower
- Free standing bathtub (select categories)
- Villa Host service
- Wine cellar with Wine Guru
- Luxury Nirvana yacht
Awards
- Indian Ocean's Leading Leisure Hotel 2024 (World Travel Awards) (2024)
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