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Veligandu Maldives Resort Island
Veligandu, Maldives · Independent · High Luxury
Veligandu occupies its own North Ari sandbank, about 100 villas after an 18-month rebuild that reopened in November 2024 under the Resort Island name, a 20-minute seaplane hop from Velana. Michelin One Key in 2026. Initial IV, in line with Baros and other intimate house-reef islands, not an automatic V for the Key. The island is 600 metres long, famed for that sandbank and a house reef guests snorkel from the beach.
- 100 rooms
- Opened 1984
- Neighborhood: North Ari Atoll
- Rooms from 764 sq ft (71 m²)
About Veligandu Maldives Resort Island
- About 100 villas on a 600-metre North Ari island, 20 minutes by seaplane from Velana.
- Reopened November 2024 after 18 months of renovation and a March 2024 name change.
- Michelin One Key in 2026; HolidayCheck 2025 score 5.9 out of 6.
- The smallest published suite or villa start at 764 sq ft (71 m²).
History
The island opened as a small resort in 1984 and traded for decades as Veligandu Island Resort and Spa. After 18 months of renovation it reopened in November 2024 as Veligandu Maldives Resort Island. Michelin awarded One Key in 2026. It was absent from both Indian Ocean picker entries.
Restaurants and bars
- Madivaru Restaurant — Restaurant
- Silk Restaurant — Restaurant · Mediterranean-Asian fusion
- Teppanyaki Grill — Restaurant · Japanese-style cooking
- Dhonveli Buffet Restaurant — Restaurant
- Athiri Bar — Bar
- Thundi Bar — Bar
Experiences
- Sandbank visits — The island is described as offering a world-renowned sandbank.
- Marine life and marine biologist insights — A resident marine biologist offers insights into the marine ecosystem.
- Private dinner under the stars — Intimate dinners under the stars offered as part of curated romantic inspirations.
- Sunset cruises — Romantic sunset cruises included in honeymoon packages and romantic inspirations.
- Couples' spa experience — Couples' spa treatment for rejuvenating together.
- Stargazing under the starlit skies — Stargazing as the sun sets on the island.
Amenities
- Spa
- Pool
- Beach
- House reef
- Water sports
Awards
- MICHELIN One Key (2026)
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