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Velassaru Maldives

5.0 star property
Luxury resort on the beach, with outdoor pool

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Exterior
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Couples treatment rooms, massages

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • All inclusive
  • Room service
  • Spa
The current price is AED 1,822
AED 3,784 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Mar - 8 Mar

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Room options

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Water Bungalow with Pool | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Water Bungalow with Pool

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 79 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Water Villa with Pool

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 112 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Beach Villa with Pool | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Beach Villa with Pool

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 116 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Water Villa | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Water Villa

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
  • 112 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Bungalow

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
  • 69 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Beach Villa

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Ceiling fan
  • 96 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Water Suite | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Water Suite

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Private outdoor hot tub
Air conditioning
  • 271 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Pool Villa | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Pool Villa

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Private outdoor hot tub
Air conditioning
TV
  • 175 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Villa with Pool | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Deluxe Villa with Pool

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 109 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Villa | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Deluxe Villa

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Memory foam bed
  • 76 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Velassaru, South Male Atoll, Velassaru

What's nearby

  • Laguna Beach - 1 min walk
  • Vadoo Beach - 1 min walk
  • Emma Fushi Island - 15 min walk
  • Embudu Beach - 7 min drive
  • Hulhumale Beach - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Terra & Mar - ‬823 min drive
  • ‪Miss Olive Oil - ‬823 min drive
  • ‪The Elephant & Butterfly - ‬841 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Del Mar Maldives - ‬825 min drive
  • ‪Hard Rock Cafe - ‬826 min drive

About this property

Velassaru Maldives

Luxury boutique resort near Villingili Public Beach
Located close to Embudu Beach, Velassaru Maldives provides a beach bar, a poolside bar, and a terrace. This resort is a great place to bask in the sun with a white sand beach, beachfront dining, and sun loungers. Indulge in some rest and relaxation at The Spa at Velassaru, the onsite spa. At the 5 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, kids' meals, and African cuisine. Enjoy onsite activities like snorkeling, volleyball, and boat tours. In addition to a garden and laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this resort include:
  • An outdoor pool with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Tennis courts, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and beach towels
  • A porter/bellhop, wedding services, and motorized watercraft on site
  • Smoke-free premises, concierge services, and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 129 individually furnished rooms offer comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as perks like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
More amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, Egyptian cotton sheets, and memory foam beds
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and bidets
  • 45-inch TVs with premium channels
  • Balconies or patios, wardrobes/closets, and free tea bags/instant coffee

All inclusive details

All-inclusive room rates at Velassaru Maldives are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, German, Russian

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired Internet

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • 5 restaurants
  • 2 bars/lounges, 1 beach bar and 1 poolside bar
  • 24-hour room service

Restaurants on site

  • Vela
  • Etesian
  • SAND
  • Teppanyaki
  • Turquoise

Things to do

  • Fitness classes
  • Beach volleyball
  • Boat tours
  • Canoeing
  • Evening entertainment
  • Fishing
  • Full-service spa
  • Kayaking
  • Motorized watercraft
  • Outdoor pool
  • Parasailing
  • Sailing
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Steam room
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball
  • Water skiing
  • Windsurfing
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beachfront location
  • Garden
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Couples treatment room(s)
  • Massage/treatment rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • No elevator (single level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Beach towels
  • Couples dining
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Ceiling fan
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 45-inch TV
  • Premium channels
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Minibar

Outdoor space

  • Balcony or patio

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Office
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Slippers
  • Turndown service

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer via boat to the property; guests must contact the property at least 72 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests will receive an email 2 weeks before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests must arrange transfers (surcharge) from Male International Airport to the property, which is 25 minutes away via speedboat. To guarantee transfers, guests must contact the property with their flight details at least 72 hours before their expected arrival. A daily 24-hour transfer service is provided by the hotel. Guests must pay the speedboat fee at checkout.
Guests will receive an email from the property with reservation deposit payment information within 24 hours after booking. The deposit is payable via secure link, due within 24 hours after booking.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 174
  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 87 (from 2 to 11 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 316
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 157 (from 2 to 11 years old)
  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 12.00 per person, per night
  • Boat transfer per adult: USD 186.61 (roundtrip)
  • Boat transfer per child: USD 93.30 (roundtrip), from 2 to 11 years old
  • Deposit is payable by wire transfer and is due within 24 hours of booking the reservation.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 186.61 per person (roundtrip)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 93.30 (roundtrip), (from 2 to 11 years old)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Some rooms at this property are not suitable for children; please add child ages in the search parameters to display available rooms
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Per property policy, privately owned boats are not permitted in the lagoon.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Hotel Velassaru Maldives
Velassaru Maldives
Velassaru Maldives Hotel
Velassaru Maldives Hotel South Male Atoll
Velassaru Maldives Laguna Beach Hotel
Velassaru Maldives Laguna Beach Male
Velassaru Maldives Resort
Velassaru Maldives Laguna Beach Male
Velassaru Maldives Laguna Beach Hotel
Velassaru Maldives Resort
Velassaru Maldives Velassaru
Velassaru Maldives Resort Velassaru

Frequently asked questions

Does Velassaru Maldives have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Velassaru Maldives pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Velassaru Maldives?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Velassaru Maldives?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Velassaru Maldives provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of USD 186.61 per person applies.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Velassaru Maldives?

Some rate plans available at this resort are all-inclusive.

Where is Velassaru Maldives located?

Nestled on the beach, this Velassaru resort is within 3 mi (5 km) of Villingili Public Beach and Embudu Beach. Hulhumale Beach and Kurumba Beach are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Velassaru Maldives Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 668 out of 801 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 112 out of 801 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 801 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 801 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 801 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rafay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay with great staff
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

BRUNO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location for holiday with a super beach, tasty restaurants and buffets.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wong

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a wonderful stay at Velassaru. Everything was perfect. The staffs were caring and professional. Foods were plenty and delicious. We especially enjoyed the excursions such as dolphin discovery and shark snorkelling. Highly recommended !
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ritesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly , i was at Water Villa , stairs takes you in to the water’s to snorkel
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is magical. Great service and very well run resort. Will definitely return
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ramirez Emylyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really amazing resort
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Labib

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, helpful staff…beautiful sand and resort
Stayed 11 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hoan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service, quality of food, and cleanliness.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ali

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent all around.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hassan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay and resort!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Josue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved how clean it was and how friendly the staff was, overall it was an amazing stay
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Oleg

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and quiet resort
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous location , wonderful staff
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff dedication, support and friendliness
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

April Roxanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s a very kid friendly resort and the staff service is good - they go extra mile to make sure guests have an excellent, comfortable and memorable stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Oi Ping Meggy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A stunning resort with great beaches and activities/ experiences. Especially the snorkeling trips. Service was impeccable from moment we arrived at the airport to the moment we go back into the airport
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

mohamed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it, I will be going back very soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Antony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The most beautiful resort. Stunning location. Amazing staff.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Harsh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place was beautiful, very calm. The staff was very helpful and were always there to assist. We would love to visit the place again very soon!!

10/10 Excellent

BERK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We felt like we are in paradise! Island is small and cozy. People are so friendly. The food was amazing and hotel decorated perfectly beautiful.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hebatallah Salah Eldin Abdelhady

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is our 2nd time and its amazing as usual
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eugene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location Close enough to Male to not need to take a plane Resort is not new but very well maintained by staff Rooms are made 3 times a day with fresh towels!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Truly amazing experience from the service of the staff to the water bungalow with the pool. Would definitely return for our anniversary.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023