A very small, natural island where you can walk around it in 5 minutes, located in the remote Dhaalu Atoll, reachable about 35mins via seaplane from Male airport. The island's vegetation and isolation give off a very laid back, quiet and unhurried Maldivian vibe suitable for honeymooners and couples.
Contemporary Villas
Contemporary, clean and fresh villas including the Aqua Villas with pool complete with stunning furniture and spacious living areas. These villas come stylised for optimal comfort with beautiful orange accent walls and unique wall decors as well as sofa beds and day beds with colourful cushions to compliment the interior. Vilu Reef’s villas are equipped with a spacious deck area with a plunge pool and hammock, boasting uninterrupted views of the horizon.
The Culinary Journey
Vilu Reef maintains three restaurants and two bars on the island, as well as a wine cellar! An excellent buffet breakfast with a selection of food at AQUA restaurant gives guests a refreshing and energising start to the day. A deliciously fresh catch of the day option at WELL DONE makes for the perfect lunch while a beach BBQ dinner at the SPICE offers a romantic end to an evening. With special destination dining experiences offered there are no bounds to what guests can experience at this resort.
Friendly Staff and Excellent Service
“Fabulous - everyone’s so friendly and accommodating. The F&B team is always amazing! Their team at the diving centre is very attentive and they also joined us for snorkelling just to guide and show us their beautiful house reef” -Via
Island Entertainment
Recreational activities and a fitness centre are all available for guests including Tennis, badminton, billiards, table tennis and other board games. For children there is a small kids club available called the Turtle Kids Club, offering programs or activities to entertain younger guests. Additionally, Vilu Reef organises a Boduberu cultural show with acoustic due singers and pre-dinner cocktails at Nautilus Bar. This show features songs like Sweet Caroline by Neil Diamond where all guests are encouraged to dance along.
Visit Underwater Worlds
Vilu Reef is home to a great house reef just a few steps from the shore, where guests can participate in incredible snorkeling. For guests eager to see more of the Maldives’ underwater worlds, experiences like dolphin excursions, manta & turtle trips, sandbank trips, kayaking, paddle boarding, canoeing and so much more are offered at the resort. Additionally, guests can immerse themselves in Maldivian culture with a local island experience.
Key Highlights
- Suitable for people who are looking for a very Maldivian vibe, a small laid-back island resort
- Private lounge at the seaplane terminal (upon arrival only)
- The resort offers stay & eat free up to 2 children below 11.99 years below with 2 paying
- adults (only need to pay the green tax & transfer)
- Well-equipped kids club that can accommodate 3-12 years, a lot of activities for the kids
- Free access to recreation and fitness cent
- Really good house reef & 30 diving spots around the island
- Scheduled regular evening entertainment for guests to enjoy, like a Boduberu cultural
- show where you can dance along, or sing along with their amazing acoustic duo in-house
- Complimentary non-motorized activities, kayaking, paddle boarding, and canoeing