Angsana Velavaru, Maldives
Embark on a vacation filled with twilight memories and passion in Velavaru Maldives or 'Turtle Island’. An unspoilt island on the South Nilandhe Atoll,
Angsana Velavaru brings new meaning to carefree abandon in paradise.
A whole host of activities including, but not limited to, diving / snorkeling explorations, night fishing trips & dolphin spotting excursions are available
at the resort. Of course, don't miss the award-winning Angsana Spa for a revitalizing body rub.
Angsana Velavaru Maldives consists of 79 villas on Velavaru island and 33 exclusive InOcean water-villas.
Angsana Velavaru is located at the South Nilandhe Atoll (Dhaalu Atoll), some 146km and a 40-minute seaplane ride away from Male International Airport.
Due to its untouristed location reached only by a fascinating seaplane transfer, Velavaru island, Maldives boasts a pristine natural environment, unparalleled tranquility and peerless open sea dive sites.
Either on arrival or departures to or from Angsana Velavaru, the flight also offers excellent opportunities for aerial photography which allows one the chance to capture the natural beauty of the Maldives as seen from above; the small islands dotting the vast ocean at regular intervals resemble gems of all shapes, sizes and colours – the perfect souvenir to show your loved ones at home.
As your seaplane glides into the turquoise waters of South Nilandhe Atoll, step out from breathtaking aerial views of the Maldives, and into an extraordinary Maldives dream at Angsana Velavaru.
Land Villas
Your much treasured privacy is guaranteed on Angsana Maldives resort on this spacious 60,000 square metre island.
Retreat into one of the 79 exquisite villas of Angsana Velavaru Maldives Resort and Spa. Private beachfronts greet your villa doorsteps,
while through the doors lie a veritable expanse of luxury. Wake up to views of the Indian Ocean and end the day with sunsets that take your breath away.
All 79 beach villas are now equipped with 32” flat screen TVs, together with wireless internet connection (free of charge) as of 1 July 2009.
Beachfront Villa
The Beachfront Villa in Angsana Velavaru Maldives resort lends an intimate ambience with a bedroom that opens onto an expansive veranda, offering picturesque views of the Maldives beach and Indian Ocean. Unwind on the sun lounger with a cocktail in hand and feel the woes of the world dissipate with every sip.
Beach Villa facilities include:
- Mini bar
- IDD telephone
- Stereo system
- In-villa safe
- Hairdryer
- Complimentary coffee and tea-making facilities
- Sun loungers in private garden
- Outdoor and indoor showers
Beachfront Jet Pool Villa
With a dazzling jet pool in a Maldives beach hotel available for your private use all day, the Beachfront Jet Pool Villa is the perfect abode for decadent lounging. Recline with the scenic splendour of the Indian Ocean at your doorstep, while the languid sea breeze lulls you into a gentle daydream.
Beachfront Jet Pool Villa facilities include:
- Mini bar
- IDD telephone
- Stereo system
- In-villa safe
- Hairdryer
- Complimentary coffee and tea-making facilities
- Sun loungers in private garden
- Outdoor and indoor showers
- Private jet pool
Deluxe Beachfront Pool Villa
The Deluxe Beachfront Pool Villa in Angsana Velavaru is all about indulgence. Seek respite from the busy world in the comforts of an open-air private pool at any time of the day. The bedroom opens onto a veranda where you can lean back and meditate on life in the seclusion of a private garden. Can life get more decadent than resting on a sun lounger or a Maldivian swing all day?
Deluxe Beachfront Pool Villa facilities include:
- Mini bar
- IDD telephone
- Stereo system
- In-villa safe
- Hairdryer
- Complimentary coffee and tea-making facilities
- Sun loungers in private garden
- Outdoor and indoor showers
Velavaru Villa
The opulent Velavaru Villa covers an expansive 323 sqm and is the perfect choice for those who wish to holiday in style with friends and loved ones. There’s nothing more indulgent than whiling away a whole day just lounging in the comforts of this villa’s luxurious features.
Velavaru Villa facilities include:
- Mini bar
- IDD telephone
- Stereo system
- In-villa safe
- Hairdryer
- Complimentary coffee and tea-making facilities
- Sun loungers in private garden
- Outdoor and indoor showers
- Separate living area
- Private pool
Angsana Villa
An abode fit for royalty, the Angsana Villa extends over a spacious 473 sqm; it is a combination of four villas. Sitting regally on its private beachfront, the villa features separate living, dining and lounge areas. Exquisitely enhanced by an open-air jetpool and private pool, grandeur seeps from every nook of this magnificent villa.
Angsana Villa facilities include:
- Mini bar
- IDD telephone
- Stereo system
- In-villa safe
- Hairdryer
- Complimentary coffee and tea-making facilities
- Sun loungers in private garden
- Outdoor and indoor showers
- Separate living and dining area
- Personal pool and deck areas
InOcean Villas
The Angsana Velavaru In Ocean Villas are an exclusive cluster of 33 two-storey water villas positioned on the edge of the reef, one kilometre away from the island of Velavaru.
Each InOcean Villa has an infinity pool ranging from 21 square meters to 27 square meters, hammock and private access to the glistening Maldives ocean. The Premier and Sanctuary InOcean Villas feature an extended deck with a sala (an open pavilion).
The InOcean Villas are the peak of style and opulence, with amenities including: a flat screen TV, DVD player, stereo system with iPod docking station, Nespresso coffee machine, and a designer bathtub overlooking the Maldives horizon.
There are three categories of villas, from standard to two bedroom villas, ranging in size from 175 square meters to 290 square meters.
InOcean Villa
Be pampered by a personal villa host in one of 20 InOcean Villas. Each room is surrounded by spectacular ocean views, overlooking an outdoor infinity pool enclosed by a private pool deck. The air-conditioned bedroom features a king-size bed while a plasma TV and DVD player allows for premium in-room entertainment.
Premier InOcean Villa
In one of the 11 Premier InOcean Villas, guests enjoy a 27 square-meter private plunge pool, circled with private pool deck and sun loungers. The spacious villa includes multiple entertainment amenities, with a lower level Thai sala for Angsana Spa Indulgences, and access to the ocean for an up-close experience of the rich Maldives marine life.
Sanctuary InOcean Villa
The Two-Bedroom Sanctuary InOcean Villa is perfect for families and groups, offering a 27 square-metre private plunge pool, expansive living area and access to the ocean via a lower deck. The master bedroom houses a king-size bed while the second bedroom contains twin beds.
Weddings in Maldives
If there is one spot to host the beautiful day of your life, this would be it. Angsana Velavaru Maldives is the idyllic setting to the perfect beach wedding in the Maldives, filled with romance, love and tranquility found nowhere else in the Maldives. A romantic Maldives honeymoon beckons thereafter
An ideal venue for your wedding ceremonies, the magnificient dhoni-shaped wedding pavilion is the ideal locale for your walk down the aisle and exchange of vows; the resplendent Indian Ocean playing host and witness to the dramatic occasion. Or have your special nuptials conducted on the beach, underwater in our gorgeous housereef or on a secluded sandbank specially prepared for just the two of you.
The pavilion is also a charming venue to entertain guests over a cocktail reception, dinner event or even host a corporate meeting.
Facilities
Imagine an island thousands of miles away with swaying palm trees, pristine beaches and a turquoise lagoon teeming with the world’s most vibrant marine life. And imagine spending days of utter indulgence with your loved one here.
Dhaalu Atoll, where Angsana Maldives Velavaru Resort & Spa is located, is virgin territory when it comes to tourism. Many of its dive sites, reefs and islands are virtually untouched and definitely worth a day’s visit, or two. From island hopping, dolphin watching to snorkeling safaris and night fishing, you’ll find no lack of activities, excursions and facilities here.
Water Sports & Eco Activities
Water Sports
Thanks to the nice blue protected waters of Angsana Velavaru Lagoon, you can enjoy all the activities offered by our Water Sport Center in a controlled and safe environment: windsurfing, catamaran sailing, canoe, wake board, water ski and fun rides.
Marine Conservation
Angsana Velavaru Offers educational activities for all ages include coral planting, marine biology presentation, reef clean up and snorkeling safari.
Surf the ocean waves with a leisurely stint in water sports and marine exploration at the Marine and Diving Center. Learn windsurfing, scuba diving, snorkeling, canoeing or skim the waves in a catamaran.
Embark on an underwater adventure at some of the most intriguing dive sites in the Indian Ocean. Diving boats, course schedules and guided marine tours can be arranged.
Diving
Where better to explore a dive spot untouched by civilization and time than the beautiful house reefs of Velavaru Maldives? Now, the adventure of a lifetime awaits you and fellow dive enthusiasts, just 10 minutes away by boat from Angsana Velavaru.
Discover the beautiful underwater world of Maldives with our full equipped PADI Gold Palm 5 stars dive center. Our friendly and international experienced diving instructors will guide and teach you diving from beginner up to divemaster level courses in a safe and fun atmosphere.
With regular boat dives every morning and afternoon to over 30 breathtaking dive sites within an hour from Velavaru, taking the plunge into a whole new array of underwater experiences is closer than you think.
Colorful reefs, corals and a variety of sea life greet you and your diving partners, ensuring a dive voyage unlike any other. Experience diving at Velavaru Maldives now!
Spa
Angsana Spa places special emphasis on the use of aromatherapy and the sense of touch to pamper the body, mind and soul. It is conceptualised, developed and managed by the award-winning Banyan
Tree Spa and promises to deliver standards of excellence that have become synonymous with the Banyan Tree brand. Angsana Spa embraces the contemporary, holistic and non-clinical tropical garden spa concept.
Dedicated to inner wellness and sumptuous relaxation, the Angsana Velavaru spa complex comprises a full suite of spa baths, steam rooms and outdoor showers. Sample Angsana Spa’s award-winning blend of natural treatments in any of the nine spa pavilions and three treatment rooms.
Dining
While the Maldives occupies its own little niche in the world, the cuisine found here is of a decidedly more international variety. Sate your appetite with a veritable medley of Asian and Mediterranean flavours.
Kuredhi Bar
The spot for quick pick-me-ups, exotic cocktails and tasty finger food are available at our beachfront bar Kuredi all day. Its cosy and intimate setting is the perfect spot for refueling before you head back to
the beach or as a prelude to a dining experience at the other dining outlets.
Kaani Restaurant
An all-day dining restaurant offering a choice of indoor or outdoor dining, Kaani offers something for everyone.
Choose between the buffet or a la carte dishes, and enjoy the best of cosmopolitan cuisine with an added touch of Asian flavour. Each dish is specially designed to tempt and satisfy your taste buds.
Funa Restaurant
Dining at Funa is a complete sensory experience.
Specialising in the freshest catch and creations, this lively seafood grill and restaurant is built right above the Maldives blue ocean.
Hear the lapping waves beneath you and feel the breeze gently caress you while you dine. Here, you can enjoy the freshest seafood with a touch of Maldivian flavour, right off the grill.
Let romance take over as the skies light up with the sparkle of a million stars. Sit back and enjoy the gorgeous view of the Indian Ocean and its magnificent sunset while savouring a candlelight dinner.
Funa is open on selected days in the week.
In-villa Dining
Dine romantically under a million stars in the privacy of your own villa, order from the set menu or try our special outdoor barbecue.
Intimate dining moments can be arranged in the privacy of your own villa. No chattering crowd, no busy waiters. Just you and your loved one. Select your dishes from the menu or try our three special outdoor barbecues and let the romantic setting set your hearts ablaze.
Other Dining Options
Whether it’s a romantic picnic on an uninhabited beach or an intimate dinner onboard a sunset cruise, specialty dining packages are also available at our resort.
