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Niva Velassaru Maldives
Velassaru Island, Kaafu Atoll, Maldives · NIVA · Accessible Luxury
Laguna Beach Resort filmed The Blue Lagoon here. The island reopened as Velassaru in 2009, 129 villas, then VERSA launched NIVA on it in late 2025. South Male Atoll, not Male city. This is NIVA.
- 129 rooms
- Opened 2009
- Neighborhood: South Male Atoll / Velassaru
- Rooms from 807 sq ft (75 m²)
About Niva Velassaru Maldives
- VERSA Hospitality was Universal Resorts. The lagoon is the point.
- Velassaru, South Male Atoll. This is not Male city and not a North Male house reef hotel.
- Entry-level rooms start at 807 sq ft (75 m²).
History
Former Laguna Beach Resort, a Blue Lagoon filming site. Reopened as Velassaru Maldives in 2009, about 129 villas. Rebranded Niva Velassaru in late 2025.
The setting
On Velassaru Island, South Male Atoll. This is Niva Velassaru, not a Male city hotel.
Restaurants and bars
- Fen Bar — Bar
Experiences
- Island Introductions — Weekly easy, open gathering with a drink at sunset welcoming guests, with the team behind the stay and fellow guests.
- Morning Lagoon Cruise — Cruise aboard a traditional Maldivian dhoni in the morning, four mornings per week, offered with the resort's compliments.
- Cinema Under The Stars — Weekly outdoor film screening in Fen Bar's garden or beach front, with a cocktail.
- After Dusk: Fen Sessions — Weekly evening sessions with handcrafted cocktails and mocktails, ocean views and DJ sets.
- Understanding Our Marine Life — Weekly talk by the resort's Marine Biologist on turtles, reef sharks, coral and ocean life.
- Festive Celebrations — Holiday season programme of festive moments, joyful gatherings and dining experiences, presented as feeling Christmas differently.
Amenities
- Overwater spa with holistic treatments and ocean vistas
- Beachfront infinity pool overlooking the turquoise lagoon
- Immersion Dive Centre and comprehensive water sports facility
- Wellness studio offering Reformer Pilates and Barre classes
- Bespoke island experiences including sunset cruises and marine life voyages
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