Anantara Veli Maldives Resort

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.

Dining Options

• 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

Please note that families with children staying at Anantara Dhigu and Naladhu may make dinner reservations at Anantara Veli restaurants

Bars & Lounges

• Dhoni Bar - Iced coffees, smoothies, mocktails and cocktails poolside

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 at Anantara Veli Maldives Resort hotel.

Dive into a brilliant blue at the Infinity Pool. Lie back on a sun lounger. Refresh with a cold drink and float blissfully through the day. Step into the air-conditioned comfort of the fitness centre and exercise, alone or with a personal trainer. Floor-to-ceiling windows provide an inspiring view as you run, step or lift.

Keep up your game on the well-maintained tennis courts, which are floodlit for cooler, night time play. Rackets and balls are provided. Or perhaps you'd prefer to drift across the Indian Ocean on a Sunset Cruise - the perfect end to yet another day in paradise. Relax on the deck, enjoying Champagne and canapés and gazing at the endless ocean.

For surfers, Anantara Veli Maldives Resort has its own wave breaking right onto Dhoni bar and you can access it from land by walking down to the jetty and paddling out.

Explore a variety of waves, from peeling, playful rights to down-the-line left barrels around the resort with the furthest break to be a thirty-minute boat ride away from the resort. Tropicsurf operates exclusively from neighbouring resort, Anantara Dhigu and offers expert guidance, water safety and coaching tips. One of the advantages of surfing from Anantara Veli is the wide range of experiences on offer, which cater to any level, from beginner to advanced surfers.

Immerse yourself in romance onscreen and in island style during your Maldives honeymoon with the Starlit Cinema. Sink into oversized beanbags for two under the bright stars of the Indian Ocean sky. Take in epic Hollywood romances and foreign classics. Enjoy complimentary popcorn, or order a selection of gourmet snacks and beverages to share. An unrivalled magical experience for your honeymoon at Anantara Veli resort.

At the heart of the island lies tranquil Balance Wellness by Anantara, a luxury spa in the Maldives. Thatched treatment suites with intricate paintwork dot an expanse of tropical green. Soothe body and mind with treatments that beautify and revitalise - blissful warm oil massages, invigorating scrubs, enriching body envelopments.