Anantara Veli Maldives Resort

Veligandu South Male Atoll, Maldives

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Luxury adults & couples 5 star Maldives resort

A pristine lagoon in South Malé Atoll, Anantara Veli Maldives Resort invites guests into an adult-only sanctuary of tropical beauty, a wonderland of discovery above and below the Indian Ocean’s crystal waters. Salute the sun in the beach villa, discover blissful Ayurvedic treatments at Balance Wellness by Anantara and cruise into the sunset on a luxury yacht or dine under the stars.

Nestled amongst beautiful tropical islands on the equator, Anantara Veli Maldives Resort is located on a private island 21 kilometers south of Velana International airport. A 30-minute speedboat journey across the Indian Ocean, available 24 hours a day.

Resort highlights

  • Adults-only resort
  • 30-minutes by speedboat from Malé International Airport
  • Ayurvedic treatments at Balance Wellness Spa
  • 7 restaurants and bars
  • Access to facilities at sister resort Anantara Dhigu

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CUMIN

The novelty of Maldivian tuna curry. The deliciously complex flavors of Sri Lanka. At Cumin, they take your taste buds on a journey across the Indian Ocean, utilizing the bounty of the waters that surround them and fresh herbs and spices from the chef’s garden. Enjoy in a beautiful beach setting kissed by sea breezes.

ORIGAMI

For a taste of the East, visit the resort’s modern Japanese eatery. Choose from a light gourmet menu of handcrafted sushi and sashimi, slow charcoal grilled robatayaki skewers and other exquisite creations. Enjoy the theatrical display of the chefs at sizzling Teppanyaki tables.

DHONI BAR

Soak up the sun’s blissful rays in a casual poolside setting. Enjoy all-day refreshments of iced coffees, smoothies and mocktails – as well as an array of Mediterranean options to whet your appetite. As sun sets, enjoy a glass of champagne as you browse an extensive menu of signature cocktails and tantalizing tapas.

BAAN HURAA

Eat at one of the finest Thai restaurants in the Maldives. Sit back in the beautiful teak house restaurant poised over water on the edge of a lagoon and outer reef. Enjoy authentic dishes, including coconut curries from Thailand’s southern provinces, as well as spicy dishes from the north to tantalize the tastebuds.

FUSHI CAFE

Breakfast on a lavish buffet of international favourites with live cooking stations, pastries fresh from the oven and an array of tropical fruits and juices. By night, savour an extensive buffet with changing themes from around the world.

Located at Anantara Dhigu Resort

SEA.FIRE.SALT

Choose from expertly grilled meats and seafoods as well as freshly caught Maldivian favourites at this special venue. Sea.Fire.Salt. features an alfresco wooden deck that is suspended over the turquoise lagoon.

Located at Anantara Dhigu Resort

AQUA

Offering Italian fare with endless Ocean views, Aqua is the ideal stop for a lazy light lunch, authentic Italian specialties for dinner and evening relaxed drinks. Located poolside, Aqua also serves to the sun loungers and the resort’s popular ocean hammock.

Located at Anantara Dhigu Resort

BALANCE WELLNESS BY ANANTARA

On a pathway towards harmonizing body, mind and spirit on journey through life, Balance Wellness by Anantara helps you discover and nurture your own inherent balance through wellness treatments that use natural, traditional ingredients, blended with modern science and our skillful touch to achieve results.

This luxury Maldives spa offers Ayruvedic treatments with timeless healing practices along with indigenous-inspired world class treatments and experiences to get you in touch with nature. Rejuvenate and unwind with specialist rituals that bestow powerful, long-lasting benefits for body, mind and soul.

WELLNESS VILLA

Wellness Villa package aims to offer a personalised arrangement, services and activities to enhance your wellbeing and support wellness lifestyle during your stay.

Relax, explore, and reconnect whilst surrounded by beautiful nature, using the tools included in your Wellness Villa, featuring a consultation with our Wellness Practitioner, a dedicated Wellness Host to support your journey, and private wellness movements and spa treatment.

RESORT LEISURE ACTIVITIES

Anantara Veli Maldives Resort presents a multitude of leisure activities to indulge in:

  • Diving and water sports with Aquafanatics
  • Dolphin, manta ray, whale shark, nurse shark snorkelling excursions
  • PADI-certified freediving
  • Year-round surfing lessons
  • Beach games, volleyball, badminton, table tennis, chess and Pétanque
  • Spice Spoons cooking classes, Maldivian, Thai, Vegan cuisine
  • Tennis court
  • Cinema under the stars
  • Access to snorkelling and picnic island, Gulhifushi

estled amongst beautiful tropical islands on the equator, Anantara Veli Maldives Resort is located on a privateisland 21 kilometres south of Velana International airport. A 30-minute speedboat journey across the Indian Ocean, available 24-hours a day.