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Velassaru Maldives

5.0 star property
Beachfront, with full-service spa

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Velassaru Maldives

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On the beach, white sand, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas
5 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; African cuisine
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, memory-foam beds
5 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; African cuisine
Couples treatment room(s), massages

Overview of Velassaru Maldives

Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • PoolPoolPool
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  • All-inclusiveAll-inclusiveAll-inclusive
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar

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Map
Velassaru, South Male Atoll, Velassaru
  • Popular LocationLaguna Beach1 min walk
  • Popular LocationVadoo Beach1 min walk
  • Popular LocationEmma Fushi Island15 min walk

Room options

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Beach/ocean view

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

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Exterior

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

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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Shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer

Water Villa

Highlights

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

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Exterior

Deluxe Bungalow

Highlights

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

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, memory-foam beds

Beach Villa

Highlights

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

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Water Suite

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

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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Exterior

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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Aerial view

Deluxe Villa

Highlights

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

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About the area

Velassaru

A luxury stay in Velassaru awaits you at Velassaru Maldives. You'll be 0.8 km (0.5 mi) from Villingili Public Beach and 3.3 km (2.1 mi) from Embudu Beach. Highlights at this beachfront resort include 5 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges and a full-service spa. .The buffet restaurant, Vela, serves African cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. At the resort's own beach bar or poolside bar, you can enjoy a drink. Spend the day at the beach where you'll find sunloungers, and enjoy the on-site outdoor swimming pool and steam room. Other amenities include free WiFi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and massage/treatment rooms. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .With a stay at this 5-property class Velassaru resort, you'll be 9.2 km (5.7 mi) from Hulhumale Beach and 12.7 km (7.9 mi) from Kurumba Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Laguna Beach - 1 min walk
  • Vadoo Beach - 1 min walk
  • Emma Fushi Island - 15 min walk
  • Hulhumale Beach - 19 min drive
  • Kurumba Beach - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Elephant & Butterfly - 841 min drive
  • Hard Rock Cafe - 826 min drive
  • Sangu - 61 min drive
  • Cafe Del Mar Maldives - 825 min drive
  • Miss Olive Oil - 823 min drive

About this property

Velassaru Maldives

Beachfront, with full-service spa
Some rates at Velassaru Maldives are all-inclusive. These rates include on-site meals and beverages, and may include taxes and gratuities. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages and other amenities.

Enjoy the umbrellas and sunloungers for a relaxing day at the beach. At Velassaru Maldives, pamper yourself with a treatment at the full-service spa or have fun in the sun with activities such as snorkelling and scuba diving.

There are 5 restaurants on site, along with a nearby snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges, a beach bar and a poolside bar. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. This luxury resort also offers an outdoor pool, a steam room and a garden.

This 5-star Velassaru resort is smoke free.

  • 129 guestrooms or units
  • 5 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Deli
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business facilities
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar on the beach
  • Bar by the pool
Velassaru Maldives offers 129 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features minibars and a safe. Rooms open to balconies or patios. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes desk chairs. Memory foam beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down duvets and premium bedding. Premium satellite televisions are provided. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, dressing gowns, slippers and bidets.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include offices and desks, as well as telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and a hairdryer. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.

The Spa at Velassaru has massage/treatment rooms and couples treatment room(s).

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 transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 5 restaurants
  • A beach bar
  • A poolside bar
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Etesian
  • SAND
  • Teppanyaki
  • Turquoise
  • Vela

Things to do

  • Beach volleyball
  • Boat tours
  • Evening entertainment
  • Fishing
  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Kayaking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Parasailing
  • Personal motorised watercraft
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Sailing
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Steam room
  • Tennis
  • Water skiing
  • Windsurfing
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Spa 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.
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian-cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 45-inch TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

Outdoor space

  • Balcony/patio

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Office
  • Phone
  • Safe

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
For more details, 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

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Velassaru Maldives

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 366.0 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 209.0 per day.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 214.00
  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 107.00 (from 2 to 11 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 385.35
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 193 (from 2 to 11 years old)
  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 6.00 per person, per night
  • Boat transfer per adult: USD 185 (return)
  • Boat transfer per child: USD 92.50 (return), from 2 to 11 years old
  • Deposit is payable by wire transfer and is due within 24 hours of booking the reservation.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 172.26 per person (return)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 86.13 (return), (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 209.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 366.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and cash.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the resort before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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

What is the cancellation policy at Velassaru Maldives?

Velassaru Maldives offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Velassaru Maldives?

As of 25 Apr 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Velassaru Maldives on 13 May 2024 start from NZ$532.02, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Velassaru Maldives?

Yep, Velassaru Maldives is a short 1-minute walk from Vadoo Beach. Fun beach activities include volleyball, snorkelling and scuba diving. You can also find boat tours.

Is there a spa on site at Velassaru Maldives?

Yep, The Spa at Velassaru is available for guests.

Does Velassaru Maldives have a pool?

Velassaru Maldives has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella and with a coldie from the bar.

What luxury perks are available at Velassaru Maldives?

Velassaru Maldives features a full-service spa, an outdoor pool and 5 restaurants. All guestrooms come with memory foam beds, premium bedding and 24-hour room service.

What makes Velassaru Maldives a romantic place to stay?

Couples spa treatments and beachfront dining, as well as rainfall showerheads and memory foam beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Velassaru Maldives.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Velassaru Maldives?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Velassaru Maldives?

Yep, they've got a beach bar and 5 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Velassaru Maldives?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Velassaru Maldives?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Velassaru Maldives Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 644 out of 776 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 111 out of 776 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 776 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 776 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 776 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

SUERETTE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The team at Velassaru are incredible - so welcoming and attentive - they literally made the trip! The island and facilities are excellent - fantastic food options and overall a great place to spend time. Can’t say enough about how much we enjoyed interacting with the staff - they showed such passion for their jobs and ensuring we had a marvelous stay. Already planning a trip back!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Velassaru Maldives did not disappoint. Beautiful waters and tranquil sea made swimming enjoyable. Property is kept in pristine condition. Staff was super friendly and accommodating. Farahun from housekeeping was amazing. I looked forward to returning to the room after he was done organizing it. If you’re looking for a luxurious and relaxing experience, I definitely recommend this place.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Oleg

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

10/10 Excellent

April Roxanne, Singapore

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

BERK

Travelled with family
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

Orlando

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Outstanding all round
Just prefect in every way. Most relaxing Holiday ever. Nothing more to add apart from a big thanks to the whole team who looked after us so well.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Antony

Travelled with partner
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

Sabine

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023