Anantara · Kaafu Atoll

Anantara Veli Maldives Resort

ROMANCE IN MALDIVIAN HUES AT OUR LUXURY RESORT.

The Resort

Private island in South Malé Atoll, 21 kilometres south of Velana International Airport, Maldives

About

Anantara Veli Maldives Resort

Atoll
Kaafu, Maldives
Brand
Anantara
Villas
88
Restaurants & bars
10
Transfer
30-minute speedboat journey across the Indian Ocean from Velana International Airport; available 24-hours a day. Resort is located 21 kilometres south of Velana International Airport. Airport represen
Star rating
5 of 5
On the island
overwater villas, pool villas, spa, dive centre, kids' club, marine biology programme, sustainability programme
The Villas

88 (per registry — factsheet says 67)

Over Water Villa

Over-water (lagoon)

48 sqm indoor (includes bathroom)

Superior Over Water Villa

Over-water (perched on outer edge of the lagoon)

48 sqm indoor (includes bathroom)

Deluxe Over Water Villa

Over-water (lagoon)

54 sqm indoor (includes bathroom)

Ocean Pool Villa

Over-water / over the Indian Ocean

72 sqm indoor (includes bathroom)

Over Water Pool Villa

Over-water (lagoon)

67 sqm indoor (includes bathroom)

Deluxe Over Water Pool Villa

Over-water (suspended over the crystal-clear lagoon)

68 sqm indoor (includes bathroom)

Beach Pool Villa

Beachfront (direct access to soft white sands)

68 sqm indoor (includes bathroom)

Dining

10 restaurants & bars.

Dhoni Bar

Baan Huraa

Origami

Cumin

Aqua

Sea.Fire.Salt.

Fushi Café

Tiki Bar (at Gulhifushi Picnic and Snorkelling Island)

Dining by Design

Wine Cellar / Wine Vault

On the Island

Recreation & wellness.

spa & wellness infrastructure
Balance Wellness by Anantara — a serene wellness retreat located within the lush surroundings of the inner island. • Treatment style: Ayurvedic treatments with
dive & marine expedition center
Aquafanatics — diving and water sports operator. PADI certified freediving. Specialized expeditions listed: • Manta snorkelling (August to December) • Year-roun
water sports ecosystem
• Non-motorized: Kayak, Stand up paddle board, Snorkelling, Freediving (PADI), Surfing • Motorized / Excursions: Diving, Luxury Nirvana yacht cruises, Pontoon t
Special Programmes

Wellness Villa Conversion Programme

Accommodations can be converted into Wellness Villas, with a soothing ambience of aroma, light and music therapy, a pillow menu and earthing mat for the most restful of sleeps, Ayurvedic bathroom amenities, a healthy minibar, and a mindfulness kit. Guests also benefit from a consultation with the Wellness Guru, daily yoga or personal training session, and a healthy cooking class with the resort's skilled chefs.

Spice Spoons Cooking School

Cooking classes where guests learn to prepare and cook dishes guided by expert chef. The course is tailored to personal preferences and skill level. Choice of cuisine: local Maldivian or authentic Thai.

Balance Wellness by Anantara — Holistic Philosophy

Focus on creating opportunity and awareness to make a lifestyle change for health and wellbeing. Escape to a natural sanctuary within the lush surroundings of the inner island. Holistic approach to harmonizing body, mind and spirit. Treatments use natural, traditional ingredients blended with modern science. Includes Ayurvedic treatments with timeless healing practices, indigenous-inspired world class treatments, and the Wellness Sanctuary for aesthetic wellness — oxygen treatments, silk/diamond/gold facials, internal cleanse treatments.

Holistic Approach to Reef Protection Programme (HARP)

Coral adoption programme as part of HARP — guests can participate in coral adoption for reef protection.

Getting There
  • 30-minute speedboat journey across the Indian Ocean from Velana International Airport; available 24-hours a day. Resort is located 21 kilometres south of Velana International Airport. Airport representative greets guests upon customs clearance and guides them to the resort lounge for further speedboat transfer.
Plan This Stay

Two ways forward.

01 · Direct

Book direct.

Check rates, availability and reserve straight from the resort's partner page.

Check rates
02 · Considered

Talk to a concierge.

Transfers, dining reservations, kids' clubs, dives, anniversaries — one person from brief to bag drop.

WhatsApp the desk
Replies usually within the hour · Mon–Sun 09:00–22:00 MVT
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