Anantara Veli
Located on the island of Veligandu in the South Malé Atoll, the Anantara Veli resort is a stylish island hideaway ideal for a romantic retreat.
Extremely atmospheric with its white beaches and stunning vistas across the azure waters, the resort is a popular honeymoon getaway.
All the usual activities are on offer, including volleyball, tennis, yoga and meditation, with the addition of water sports, diving and surfing.
There is also a unique cookery school for guests who wish to partake in a few lessons or practice their culinary skills, guided by experienced Island Chefs.
Destination
Maldives
Location
South Male Atoll
Island Size
220×200
Reef Type
Not Available
Suitable Options
Honeymooners, Couples, Adults Only
Meal Plans
BB, HB, FB
Number of Rooms
67 Rooms
No. of Restaurants
4 Restaurants
Number of Bars
2 Bars
Transfer Type
Speedboat (30 Mins)
Villas & Residences
Made up of coconut thatched roof bungalows stretched across the vast waters, each residence is open-plan with bright décor and traditional furnishings. The larger properties include luxury amenities such as terrazzo bathtubs.
Beach and lagoon access are is available from each bungalow via a staircase plunging directly into the ocean, ideal for guests taking a break from sunbathing on the daybeds and sundecks.
The Anantara Veli resort offers of the following types of accommodation:
Over-water Bungalow
Superior Over-water Bungalow
Deluxe Over-water Bungalow
Ocean Pool Bungalow
Deluxe Over-water Pool Bungalow
Food & Beverages
Authentic Thai restaurant, 73 Degrees Baan Huraa, offers beautiful views overlooking the lagoon, where while Japanese restaurant, Origami, specialises in handcrafted sushi and sashimi, complete with a Teppanyaki cooking show for guests to enjoy.
Other restaurants are accessible at sister resort Anatnara Dhigu, offering a variety of international flavours such as Chinese Asian and Italian cuisine, all located on an intimate terrace with a traditional wood-fired oven.
Facilities
The resort offers impressive water sports facilities. The fully-certified, five-star Aquafanatics Diving Centre means that guests of all abilities can explore the 20 nearby reefs, which are thriving with marine life.
Full or half-day diving in either the north or south Malé Atoll, or the Felidhu Atoll is also available for travellers to choose from.
Furthermore, sister resort – Anantara Dhigu offers the following:
Surf school
Over water spa (there are 2 spas in total that guests could use)
Fitness centre
Tennis and volleyball courts
Location
The Anantara Veli resort is located on the rim of a tranquil turquoise lagoon, along a coral-framed island in the South Malé Atoll, just a 35-minute sea plane journey from Velana International Airport. Sister resort Anantara Dhigu is only 150m away.