Aerial view of Velassaru Maldives, Kaafu Atoll, Maldives
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Velassaru Maldives

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The Resort

South Malé Atoll, Maldives

About

Velassaru Maldives

Atoll
Kaafu, Maldives
Brand
Universal Resorts
Villas
133
Restaurants & bars
7
Transfer
25-minute speedboat ride from Malé International Airport. Guest services team meets guests at the airport to escort them to waiting speedboats. Chilled drinks and a warm welcome await on arrival at Ve
Star rating
5 of 5
On the island
overwater villas, pool villas, spa, dive centre, kids' club, marine biology programme, sustainability programme
The Villas

133 villas/bungalows (sum of stated counts: 17 + 1 + 44 + 1 + 24 + 4 + 7 + 1 + 14 + 16 + 4 reference unclear — explicit total not stated in text; component totals listed individually)

Water Bungalow with Pool

Overwater (Maldivian-style overwater bungalow)

80 sqm

Pool Villa

Not Explicitly Stated

175 sqm

Deluxe Villa

Beach/Island (convenient access to soft white sandy beach)

75 sqm

Water Suite

Overwater (rising above crystalline waters)

270 sqm

Water Villa

Overwater (overwater ocean retreats with lagoon views)

112 sqm

Water Villa with Pool

Overwater (overwater ocean retreat with lagoon views)

112 sqm

Deluxe Bungalow

Beach (steps from the beach, surrounded by tropical greenery

70 sqm

Deluxe Villa with Pool (Deluxe Pool Villa)

Garden/Beach (private garden setting, fronted by shaded pati

110 sqm

Beach Villa

Beachfront (contemporary beachfront living)

96 sqm (text reads "96 sq")

Beach Villa with Pool

Beachfront (verdant surrounds, beachfront)

116 sqm

Dining

7 restaurants & bars.

Sand

Vela

Turquoise

Teppanyaki

Etesian

Fen Bar

Chill Bar

On the Island

Recreation & wellness.

spa & wellness infrastructure
The Spa featuring overwater pavilions; ten overwater treatment rooms (two for couples); relaxation room; manicure and pedicure room; hydropool perched over the
gym & fitness center
Gym (on property); complimentary sunset beach yoga class three times a week (17:30-18:30 hours)
dive & marine expedition center
IMMERSION Dive Centre (PADI-certified dive school); onsite marine biologist; marine biology presentations; caters to novices and seasoned divers
water sports ecosystem
GLIDE Water Sports Centre, offering: • Fun sports: wakeboarding, water-skiing, fun tube adventures, kneeboarding, monoski • Wind sports: catamaran, wind surfing
island community infrastructure
• 24-hour guest services with multilingual staff • 24-hour in-villa dining • Laundry service • Free Wi-Fi • Boutique • Velassaru Living Gallery • Onsite photogr
Special Programmes

Complimentary Guest Activities & Programs

• Complimentary guided snorkelling tours on the house reef, twice a week • Complimentary cruise in the morning, four times a week (7:30am-8:30am) • Complimentary sunset beach yoga class, three times a week (17:30-18:30 hours) • Complimentary snorkelling equipment

Excursions

• Dolphin discovery • Manta sighting • Bio adventures • House reef exploration with a SEABOB • Marine biology presentations • Snorkelling trips on dhoni or speedboat to remote reefs accessible only with an experienced guide

Signature Experiences

• Private Dining — gastronomic voyages as the sun's first rays light up the lagoon; signature lunches on a secluded island; indulgent culinary masterpieces brought to the villa • Sunset Cruise — authentic Maldivian cruise at sunset with Champagne and canapés against a backdrop of magnificent blues • Island Escape — sail on a dhoni to a secluded sandbank with a luxury hamper of scrumptious bites; refreshing fruit juices

Weddings / Renewal of Vows

Renewal of Vows experience — Maldivian Bodu Beru procession leads guests to a beachfront service; master of ceremonies presides over the promises; includes a delicious wedding cake, chilled Champagne, and a bridal bouquet of tropical blooms

Getting There
  • 25-minute speedboat ride from Malé International Airport. Guest services team meets guests at the airport to escort them to waiting speedboats. Chilled drinks and a warm welcome await on arrival at Velassaru.
Plan This Stay

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

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