Our lovely Via Lavender Talip, one of Hummingbird’s travel consultants, was graciously hosted at all five Sun Siyam resorts including Sun Siyam Iru Veli! Read on for information on Iru Veli’s accommodation, food and beverage, service and staff, facilities and excursions.
Welcome to Iru Veli: A Luxurious Island Retreat in Dhaalu Atoll
A stunning intimate 5* island resort situated in Dhaalu Atoll – 40 minutes by seaplane from Male. Named premium pool paradise, Iru Veli is located on a beautiful island rich with thriving natural vegetation. With a romantic atmosphere and laid back environment, it truly embodies a Maldivian paradise getaway ideal for both honeymooners and families.
“This resort had a very romantic, relaxed atmosphere, making it an ideal destination for couples seeking a romantic getaway or anyone looking for a peaceful retreat” - Via
Accommodation: Where Comfort Meets Elegance
Each villa features a simplistic yet elegant design with a spacious, clean and modern feel. Complete with their own bathtub private pools, the Ocean Suite with pool is elegant and spacious. The Dolphins ocean suite is the most romantic villa available, built directly in front of the house reef for easy ocean access.
“My favourite part of the villa is the bathroom, beautiful turquoise & white tile walls with mermaid tale scales style” - Via
Exceptional Culinary Choices
Dining at Sun Siyam Iru Veli includes two restaurants and three bars as well as a management cocktail every Thursday for all guests. Cocktail hour provides guests the opportunity to meet the management, adding a personal touch to the stay. Guests are spoiled for choice with ‘dine around’ options and an unlimited selection of premium beverages. With neighbouring islands consisting of Iru Veli’s own farm islands where all food and herbs are grown and used in restaurant dishes, guests are assured of fresh food and delicious flavours.
“I had the pleasure of dining at Roma, their Overwater Restaurant, and the cuisine was exquisitely prepared. Not to mention, they offer a fantastic selection of the finest wines. Overall, an amazing dining experience!” - Via
Unparalleled Hospitality
The hotel staff is very friendly and accommodating with excellent service from the F&B team, who went above and beyond to ensure a stress-free and enjoyable experience. Via was notably impressed by their attention to dietary requirements as well!
World-Class Amenities
The spa facilities at Sun Siyam Iru Veli include treatment rooms all located overwater for a stunning view, facilitating the ultimate environment for relaxation.
“I love their spa. The massage I received there was fantastic - a relaxing and rejuvenating experience and the staff were incredibly friendly” - Via
Iru Veli offers each guest a spa credit of USD 100 per person per stay, allowing all staying guests to indulge in the resort’s luxurious treatments. Additionally, with each guests’ stay complimentary regular dives are included to experience the underwater world in and around Dhaalu Atoll. One session of babysitting and a complimentary shisha per day are offered upon arrival as this resort is committed to providing great service and perks!
Thrilling Excursions and Unique Experiences
While the island’s beauty invites relaxation on the beach, guests can indulge in unique activities and excursions, to facilitate memory making with Iru Veli. Culture seeking guests can embark on a Local Island experience to gain insight into the local culture or adventurous guests can participate in jetskiing, stand-up paddleboarding, diving, snorkeling and so much more. For film enthusiasts, Iru Veli can create a one-of-a-kind experience where guests can watch their choice of movie under the stars at their exclusive cinema! Those looking for a lazy morning can order the iconic floating breakfast delivered right to the guest's private pool, for a relaxed and luxurious morning wakeup.
“They curated a fantastic lineup of activities that were both exciting and memorable. One of the highlights was the Sandbank trip, which was a Castaway experience complete with BBQ and Beach games. We even got to go snorkelling, which was an absolute blast.” - Via
Key Resort Highlights
- Stunning rooms and all their villas have a pool and bathtub
- Provides a dine-around option. Unlimited selection of premium beverages.
- Dedicated butler to all guests to assist with reservations for dining and activities
- Management cocktail every Thursday
- 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.
- Kids also have their own cinema, and the kids have their own pool party every Tuesday.
- Great house reef for snorkelling located just right in front of the Dolphin Villas
- Amazing overwater SPA restorative treatments
- Offers plenty of activities like sandbank trip with BBQ & beach games, local island experience, cinema under the stars & floating breakfast
- Complimentary non-motorized activities, kayaking, paddle boarding etc.
Special thank you to Sun Siyam Iru Veli for taking such good care of Via when she was visiting!
