Anantara Veli Maldives Resort

South Male Atoll • Maldives

Escape to a hideaway island fringed by a turquoise lagoon. Laze in your over water bungalow, watch puffer fish swimming in crystal-clear waters below. At Anantara Veli Maldives Resort, write your own chapter of romance.

Anantara's thoughtfully designed luxury hotels and resorts provide windows into the genuine modern character of each destination. Inside and outside each property, travellers engage with the places, people and stories that make the destination like nowhere else in the world. Guests curate a lifetime of memories through personal experiences, as Anantara opens doors and enables journeys of adventure and indulgence.

Nestled amongst beautiful tropical islands on the equator, Anantara Veli Maldives Resort is located on a private island 21 kilometres south of Male International airport. A speedboat service from the resort operates 24-hours a day. The lagoon is shared with two sister islands Anantara Dhigu Resort and Naladhu Maldives, giving you access to a wider range of dining options, activities and facilities

Indulge in the quintessential dream of life set over turquoise waters. Wake up to ocean panoramas from your Maldives bungalow, revel in tranquil days, live romance with blushing sunsets in this gorgeous resort in the Maldives. Luxuriate with the sand between your toes, find romance on the high seas, discover islands for two fringed by swaying palms and lively reefs. Choose from tranquility or adventure.

Salute the sun in an ocean-facing pavilion. Discover blissful Ayurvedic treatments at Balance Wellness by Anantara. Cruise into the sunset on a luxury yacht or dine under the stars. To maintain the serenity of this island, Anantara Veli caters exclusively to adults, one of the Maldives' few adults-only resorts.

The Spa

Find peace in body and mind at Balance Wellness, the resort's luxury spa with ancient Ayurvedic healing techniques and first class modern facilities.

Dining Options

Choose from romantic dining settings oceanfront and over the lagoon. Guests are invited to explore the myriad restaurants and bars in the Maldives offered across the lagoon, at sister resort Anantara Dhigu.

  • 73 Degrees - International breakfast classics, theme nights. Oceanfront buffet restaurant
  • Baan Huraa - Signature Thai restaurant set over the lagoon
  • Origami - Fresh sashimi and sushi creations, dazzling Teppanyaki chefs
  • Dhoni - Snack all day at the poolside, sandwiches, paninis and wood-fired pizzas
  • Dining By Design - Indulge in romance by design with private dining
  • In-Villa Dining - Savour dishes in the comfort of your bungalow
Bars & Lounges
  • Dhoni Bar - Iced coffees, smoothies, mocktails and cocktails poolside

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Rooms & Suites

The 67 Bungalows combine dazzling views with modern amenities for a blissful stay. Choose from room types poised over the water with sweeping lagoon views or set on the tranquil ocean front with the lapping ocean soothing you to sleep.

Hotel At A Glance

  • Island Resort
  • 67 Rooms
  • 5 Restaurants
  • 2 Bars & Lounges
  • Adult Only
  • Spa On Site
  • 1 Swimming Pools

Hotel Perfect For..

  • Couples
  • Romance
  • Honeymoon
  • LGBT Holidays
  • Beach Relaxation
  • Scuba Diving

Average Weather

MonthTempRainfall
January27° C75 mm
February28° C50 mm
March29° C73 mm
April29° C132 mm
May28° C216 mm
June28° C172 mm
July28° C147 mm
August28° C188 mm
September27° C243 mm
October27° C222 mm
November27° C201 mm
December27° C232 mm

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