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Anantara Veli Maldives Resort - Adults Only

5.0 star property
5-star beachfront resort near Dhigufinolhu Beach

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1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • All inclusive
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Anantara Veli, Veligandu
  • Maafushi Reef
  • Maafushi Mosque
  • Maafushi Harbor
  • Male (MLE-Velana Intl.)

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Ocean Pool Villa

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1399 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Over Water Pool Villa

  • 1195 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Over Water Pool Villa

  • 1399 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Beach Pool Villa

  • 1561 sq ft
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Over Water Villa

  • 990 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Over Water Villa

  • 710 sq ft
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Superior Over Water Villa

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 710 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Veligandu

On the beach.Your stay at this resort will put you steps from Bodu Hurraa Beach and a 5-minute walk from Dhigufinolhu Beach. Also, Gulhi Beach is within half a mile (1 km) and Biyadoo Beach is within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Bodu Hurraa Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles

Getting around

  • Velana Intl. Airport (MLE) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fushi Cafe - ‬183 min drive
  • ‪The Kitchen - ‬106 min drive
  • ‪Aqua Bar - ‬182 min drive
  • Sunset Café
  • ‪Premier Beach Restaurant - ‬216 min drive

About this property

Anantara Veli Maldives Resort - Adults Only

5-star beachfront resort near Dhigufinolhu Beach
Some rates at Anantara Veli Maldives Resort - Adults Only are all-inclusive. These rates include onsite meals and beverages, and may include taxes and gratuities. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages, and other amenities.

Simply walk outside to feel the sun on your face at the white sand beach. Hit the beach and work on your tan in the sun loungers (chaise longues) or relax in the shade with complimentary cabanas and umbrellas. Pamper yourself with a treatment at the full-service spa and enjoy amenities at Anantara Veli Maldives Resort - Adults Only like an outdoor pool and a fitness center.

Free breakfast is served. There are 4 restaurants on site, along with a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Veligandu resort.

  • 67 guestrooms or units
  • 4 dining venues
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Cabanas on the beach (free)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Computer for guest use
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
Anantara Veli Maldives Resort - Adults Only offers 67 air-conditioned accommodations with iPod docking stations and minibars. Rooms open to furnished patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate dining areas and include day beds and dining tables. Beds feature Frette Italian sheets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Bathrooms are also outfitted with bathrobes, slippers, and bidets.

This Veligandu resort provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include safes and complimentary bottled water. Irons/ironing boards, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Wellness by Anantara has 5 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages, and Thai massages. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub, and a steam room. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and Ayurvedic. The spa is open daily.

Languages

Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), English, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Russian, Spanish, Thai

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast
  • 4 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Motor boating
  • Outdoor pool
  • Parasailing
  • Sailing
  • Sauna
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Steam room
  • Water skiing
  • Windsurfing
  • Yoga classes

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • iPod dock

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Day bed
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

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
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Anantara Veli Maldives Resort - Adults Only

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 18 and older are welcome.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 386
  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per child: USD 0
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 772
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per child: USD 0
  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 12.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 2 years of age.
  • Boat transfer per adult: USD 338 (roundtrip)

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the resort before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • This is an adults-only property and children 18 years old and younger aren't allowed.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Anantara Veli
Anantara Veli Resort
Anantara Veli Resort Veligandu
Anantara Veli Veligandu
Veli Anantara
Veli Resort
Anantara Veli Hotel South Male Atoll
Anantara Veli Maldives Resort Veligandu
Anantara Veli Maldives Veligandu
Anantara Veli Maldives
Anantara Veli Resort Spa
Anantara Veli Maldives
Anantara Veli Maldives Resort
Anantara Veli Maldives Resort - Adults Only Resort
Anantara Veli Maldives Resort - Adults Only Veligandu
Anantara Veli Maldives Resort - Adults Only Resort Veligandu

Frequently asked questions

How close is Anantara Veli Maldives Resort - Adults Only to the airport?

Anantara Veli Maldives Resort - Adults Only is 2.6 mi (10-min drive) away from the Velana Intl. Airport (MLE) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Anantara Veli Maldives Resort - Adults Only?

As of Jul 15, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Anantara Veli Maldives Resort - Adults Only on Jul 18, 2025 start from $504.21, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Anantara Veli Maldives Resort - Adults Only have an airport shuttle?

Anantara Veli Maldives Resort - Adults Only offers an airport shuttle.

How close is Anantara Veli Maldives Resort - Adults Only to the beach?

This resort is on a private beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Anantara Veli Maldives Resort - Adults Only offer free breakfast?

Yes, Anantara Veli Maldives Resort - Adults Only offers free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Anantara Veli Maldives Resort - Adults Only?

No, there is no casino at this resort.

What time is check-in at Anantara Veli Maldives Resort - Adults Only?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at Anantara Veli Maldives Resort - Adults Only?

Free parking is not available at this resort.

Does Anantara Veli Maldives Resort - Adults Only have a pool?

Anantara Veli Maldives Resort - Adults Only features an outdoor pool.

Does Anantara Veli Maldives Resort - Adults Only have a restaurant?

There are 4 onsite restaurants, offering options like seafood, a beachfront location, and ocean views.

Does Anantara Veli Maldives Resort - Adults Only have a spa?

Pamper yourself with a day at Wellness by Anantara, where you can enjoy facials, body treatments, and deep-tissue massages.

How close is Anantara Veli Maldives Resort - Adults Only to downtown Veligandu?

Anantara Veli Maldives Resort - Adults Only is 0.1 mi away from Veligandu.

Anantara Veli Maldives Resort - Adults Only Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 179 out of 217 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 217 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 217 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 217 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 217 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Worth revisiting

Veli is an amazing resort to visit. I cannot say enough about the staff at Veli. They were all so attentive to our needs and did everything in their capabilities to keep us happy. I really appreciated the management cocktail party because it gave us a chance to meet everyone who makes Veli such a wonderful experience. Loved Rifau, Prem, Ruth, and all the others who made our experience possible.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Keval

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
8/10 Very good hotel, food options good. Service generally very good let down once or twice especially in origami restaurant waited 45 mins for food. Also all inclusive is not really an all inclusive limited on options and certain dinners only 60 dollar credit. Other than that all good. Watch out for sneaky charges aka left sunscreen out no mention of charge till checkout time $19 dollars. Left out seemingly to be used as arrival gift. Placed smartly. Generally overall good stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hussein, Oakville

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great

Great
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Michele Julia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I absolutely loved the islands Anantara Resort had to offer but they are small, so excursions are a must unless you don't mind getting bored and just relaxing. Our assigned host, Ali, was super helpful & fun to talk with! The staff overall are amazing!! I did book the Adults Only resort but was definitely not Adults only LOL It just means your villa and the ones around you are for adults but once you leave that specific island to go to another you're surrounded by children, also your island is open to families for dinner. So if you're looking for something truly Child free or id you're triggered by them do not book here. Otherwise you will still have a blast & yes you will be spending a lot of money as there is tax & services charges.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Florence Gwenaelle

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an excellent stay. The resort is adult only and quiet. Food was outstanding and the staff was incredible. Guests have access to Dighu resort which is larger and offers more variety. I would highly recommend the hotel.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Balram

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The best holiday ever

We had an amazing time at Anantara Veli, the property was spotless and so so charming. the staff were the best, ever so kind and helpful. Chef Subodh took such good care of us and made so many special dishes for us. Absolutely loved all the restaurants and cant wait to go back again. Thanks a million to Anantara team for making our anniversary a one to remember!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo A T

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

john vincent

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had our absolute, perfect, dream honeymoon! Every staff member was extremely friendly, helpful, and just a joy to interact with. Our villa host, Ali, went above and beyond to make sure we had the best experience possible, and we did! Couldn't recommend this resort more highly. From the rooms to the beaches, to the views, to the food, to the people, this was the most superlative honeymoon we could have asked for! Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alfredo

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is very nice and not so far from Male Airport. After a long trip we valued this very much. Dining options were ok although some can be improved. However the staff was very kind and friendly, specially at breakfast in the Cumin restaurant. We found the wine pricing expensive, despite that we understand that transporting supplies over there is not an easy task. Feruza our Buttler was very kind and nice to us. Her service was really outstanding. Regarding snorkeling activities, the swimming with sharks was wonderful. The turtle and reef, not so great. Also outstanding the service in the Spa. We had the Moroccan hammam and enjoyed it very much. All together our stay was excellent !!!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joy

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and efficient staff. They always have a smile and take care of customers very well
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Terrible Communication

The hotel gave us the wrong room the first 2 nights, not what we were shown/paid for based on hotels.com. When I asked them at check-in, they told me it was the same room and made me feel like I was crazy. When I checked again on hotels.com 2 days later I checked the pictures of the room I was shown, my booking information and told the hotel that they did in fact give us the wrong room, the wrong view but still charged for the superior room. They said they would move us the room I had booked and did so after 2 nights. I have been waiting for a resolution regarding the price difference for over 3 weeks now and nothing has been done. The hotel never responded to any communication from us or hotels.com. Hotels.com has not been much help in resolving the issue either. Additionally the hotel has terrible communication within their spa. We had our treatments changed on us 2 days in a row without any prior notification or approval, but rather during mid-treatment. It caused a lot of frustration and surprise as this was supposed to be our babymoon. Really ineffective communication from the hotel, the spa, and even our villa host regarding what was going on.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

DANIEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Souheil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

suksan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pampered to total relaxation

Incredible vibes in a 5 star peaceful hideawsy with supercusine and pampered service.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

MATTHEW

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Exceptional service, food, activities, and scenery

The level of service here was exceptional, the scenery above and below water were incredible, and it was like walking around inside a post card. Special shout out to exceptional staff members we encountered during our stay who made it extra special: Sulvaan, Razeen, Shafi, Nang, Philippe, Thilan, Vaan, Dipak, Katya, Mohammed (dive masters)
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Resort is stunning and amazingly kept. Very quiet and staff are all friendly and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great staff, friendly, helpful, beautiful location.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

AndersonSantos, Boynton Beach FL

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is a total amazing experience, they really take care of the costumers, from since you get out from the airport that already will be someone from the hotel with you every step of the way to guide and help you with any question you may have. I simply fell in love with their staff.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is magnificent, it’s like you are in another world. My only concern is for solo travelers like me, it’s Kinda awkward to see couples everywhere in the resort , or maybe it’s just me.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good I had a lot of fun very clean and beautiful place I recommend it
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019