Velassaru Maldives

5.0 star property
5-star beachfront resort with spa, near Villingili Public Beach

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Velassaru Maldives

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Exterior
5 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; African cuisine
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, memory-foam beds
5 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; African cuisine
Couples treatment room(s), massages

Overview of Velassaru Maldives

9.6

Exceptional

Property highlights

  • Bar
  • Airport transfer
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry facilities
Map
Velassaru, South Male Atoll, Velassaru
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • On the beach
  • 5 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Steam room
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach towels
  • Beach bar
  • Pool bar
  • 24-hour room service
  • Massage/treatment rooms
Feel at home
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities

Room options

Water Bungalow with Pool

  • 79 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Water Villa with Pool

  • 112 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Beach Villa with Pool

  • 116 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Water Villa

  • 112 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Bungalow

  • 69 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Beach Villa

  • 96 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Water Suite

  • 271 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Pool Villa

  • 175 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Villa with Pool

  • 109 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Villa

  • 76 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

About this area

Getting around

  • Male (MLE-Velana Intl.) - 7.7 miles/12.4 km
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • Cafe Del Mar Maldives - 825 min drive
  • The Elephant & Butterfly - 841 min drive
  • Hard Rock Cafe - 826 min drive
  • Sangu - 61 min drive
  • Vista Del Mar - 62 min drive

About this property

Velassaru Maldives

At Velassaru Maldives, you can hit the beach to enjoy the shade from a beach umbrella or sip a drink at the beach bar, plus you'll have access to on-site scuba-diving, snorkelling and parasailing. The outdoor pool provides fun for everyone, while guests in the mood for pampering can indulge in spa services at the spa. Vela, one of 5 restaurants, serves African cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other highlights at this luxurious resort include 2 bars/lounges, a poolside bar and a steam room.

All-inclusive

All-inclusive room rates at Velassaru Maldives are available. These rates are higher because they include on-site food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, German, Russian

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 129 units

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in time from 2:00 PM until anytime
  • Early check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is noon
  • Late check-out subject to availability

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • Guests must transfer via Boat to the property; guests must contact the property at least 72 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
  • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
  • Guests will receive an email 2 weeks before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
  • For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
  • Guests must arrange transfers (surcharge) from Male International Airport to the property, which is 25 minutes away via speedboat. To guarantee transfers, guests must contact the property with their flight details at least 72 hours before their expected arrival. A daily 24-hour transfer service is provided by the hotel. Guests must pay the speedboat fee at checkout.
  • Guests will receive an email from the property with reservation deposit payment information within 24 hours after booking. The deposit is payable via secure link, due within 24 hours after booking.

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

  • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi and wired Internet access in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • 5 restaurants
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Beach bar
  • Poolside bar
  • Private dining
  • 24-hour room service
  • Snack bar/deli

Travelling with children

  • Children's menu

What to do

  • On the beach
  • Tennis
  • Fitness classes
  • Yoga classes
  • Kayaking
  • Sailing
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Waterskiing
  • Windsurfing
  • Evening entertainment
  • Fishing

Working away

  • Business centre

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • An outdoor pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • Doorbell and phone notifications

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 45-inch TV
  • Premium satellite channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Minibar
  • Dressing gowns and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Down duvet
  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding
  • Memory-foam mattress

What to enjoy

  • Balcony or patio
  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall shower heads
  • Shower only
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Office
  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls
  • Desk chair

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Access via exterior corridors

Special features

Spa

The Spa at Velassaru has massage/treatment rooms and couples treatment room(s).

Dining

Vela – This buffet restaurant specialises in African cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. A children's menu is available.
Etesian – This fine-dining restaurant specialises in Mediterranean cuisine and only serves dinner. Reservations are required. Open daily.
SAND – This beach restaurant specialises in seafood and only serves dinner. Reservations are required.
Teppanyaki – Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant specialises in Japanese cuisine and only serves dinner. Reservations are required.
Turquoise – This restaurant serves lunch and dinner.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World.

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit is payable by wire transfer and is due within 24 hours of booking the reservation

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 6.00 per person, per night
  • Christmas Eve (24 December) gala dinner per adult: USD 214.00
  • Christmas Eve (24 December) gala dinner per child: USD 107.00 (from 2 to 11 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) gala dinner per adult: USD 385.35
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) gala dinner per child: USD 193 (from 2 to 11 years old)
  • Boat transfer per adult: USD 166.32 (return)
  • Boat transfer per child: USD 83.16 (return), from 2 to 11 years old

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 172.26 per person (return)
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • Cots/infant beds are available for USD 209.0 per day
  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 366.0 per day
  • Airport shuttle for children between the ages of 2 and 11 costs USD 86.13 (return)

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Reservations are required for massage services and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Hygiene & cleanliness

This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place.

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Per property policy, privately owned boats are not permitted in the lagoon.

Also known as

Hotel Velassaru Maldives
Velassaru Maldives
Velassaru Maldives Hotel
Velassaru Maldives Hotel South Male Atoll
Velassaru Maldives Laguna Beach Hotel
Velassaru Maldives Laguna Beach Male
Velassaru Maldives Resort
Velassaru Maldives Laguna Beach Male
Velassaru Maldives Laguna Beach Hotel
Velassaru Maldives Resort
Velassaru Maldives Velassaru
Velassaru Maldives Resort Velassaru

Frequently asked questions

Does Velassaru Maldives offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Velassaru Maldives does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Velassaru Maldives?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Velassaru Maldives?
Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Velassaru Maldives?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 172.26 per person return.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Velassaru Maldives?
You can check in from 2:00 PM - anytime. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability).
What is there to do at Velassaru Maldives and nearby?
Have fun with on-site activities such as kayaking, parasailing and sailing and improve your game at the on-site tennis courts. Additional recreation on-site includes aerobics and yoga. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool. Velassaru Maldives also has 2 bars and a steam room, as well as spa services and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Velassaru Maldives?
Yes, there are 5 on-site restaurants, featuring beachfront dining, African cuisine and ocean views.
Does Velassaru Maldives have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony or patio.
What's the area around Velassaru Maldives like?
Velassaru Maldives is a short 1-minute walk from Vadoo Beach and 15 minutes' walk from Emma Fushi Island.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Outstanding all round
Just prefect in every way. Most relaxing Holiday ever. Nothing more to add apart from a big thanks to the whole team who looked after us so well.
Adrian, 10-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Everything . Stunningly beautiful island . Superb large welcoming pool . Fantastic accommodation with wonderful outside showers set amongst greenery . The spa was a great experience. Only minor negative is need for more veg options for meals . Otherwise faultless !
Rajesh, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Price of food was crazy. All inclusive can only be used from 11 to 11. Before or after you have to pay. Example $7 for a diet coke. If you want drinks to your room you pay. No drink service at the beach. Not really an all inclusive. Plus, although quiet and lovely, you were bored to tears. No entertainment loader than a whisper and also ends at 11. Not for those who want to have fun.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent , brilliant
TINASHE, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The customer service exceeded our expecttaion. We were well taken off throughout our stay at Velassaru Maldives. Alot of dining options for us to choose from. Staff were kind and helpful. We will definitely visit Velassaru again in the near future.