Velaa Private Island is one of the Maldives’ most exclusive ultra-luxury resorts, located in the remote Noonu Atoll approximately 45 minutes by seaplane from Velana International Airport. Inspired by the shape of a sea turtle and named after the local Dhivehi word for turtle, the resort features 47 private villas, houses, and residences designed for exceptional privacy and personalized luxury. Guests can enjoy world-class facilities including the Maldives’ only Troon Short Game Golf Academy designed by José María Olazábal, the award-winning Velaa Spa and Wellbeing Village, signature dining at Aragu, extensive wine collections, water sports, diving, and ultra-private residences including the Romantic Pool Residence accessible only by boat. Combining architectural sophistication, bespoke service, and secluded island living, Velaa Private Island is regarded as one of the premier luxury escapes in the Maldives for discerning travelers, couples, families, and VIP guests.
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A unique experience awaits all our guests at the Athiri beach-front restaurant. Take delight in the surrounding beauty and selections available from our Á la carte menu, no matter the time of day. A buffet breakfast with fresh fruits and a choice of cooked breakfasts for different moods is the perfect way to start the day. All day cuisine is available at your leisure, including Athiri’s signature pizzas fresh from the wood-fired oven! Or visit us and gaze across the beautiful beach as the sun sets while savouring the delectable Athiri specialties we have prepared especially for you.
Against the backdrop of spectacular ocean views, Avi is the perfect place to unwind and sip on delicious cocktails while relaxing poolside. Complete with its own mixologist and live DJ, Avi is a casual pool bar by day and a vibrant cocktail bar by night, where we take special care of our guests. Relax as the evening gives way to a blanket of stars, twinkling in harmony with the rhythmic beat. Feel the energy envelop you, forget your worries and have fun. Whether dancing or dreaming of the heavens, Avi Bar is the perfect way to end a day in Paradise.
The amazing views over Velaa and the beautiful azure waters of the Indian Ocean are further intensified by Tavaru’s brand-new menu celebrating the Teppanyaki grill cuisine. Tavaru’s newly implemented lunchtime Bento Box concept pays tribute to the expertise of our chefs, with their mastery, craft and innovation for cultivating bold, creative sharing dishes in a modern light show-cased through their extraordinary skill on the Teppanyaki grill plate. Touch the stars as you settle down to dinner… Watch the theatre of our talented chefs from a front-row seat as they slice, dice, season and create bespoke menus with particular flair and finesse right under your nose aside the sizzling hot iron plates of the Teppanyaki grill.
A thorough delight for wine enthusiasts, the ivory-white Tavaru Tower hosts Velaa’s extensive wine cellar. More than five hundred bins, the largest on Maldives, span the spectrum from boutique wineries to grand marques. Offering guests a rare opportunity to discover gems such as the 1956 Domaine de la Romanée Conti “Romanée Conti”, rare vintage Salon Champagne, and a centuries old fortified 1870 Blandy’s “Verdelho Solera”, this exquisite list has unearthed treasures from across the globe.
With a twist on Modern European Cuisine, Aragu is taking its gourmet experience to a new level; combining passion for culinary art with awareness and sustainability. Favouring carefully chosen, organic produce from around the world to underline authenticity, Gaushan de Silva has created an innovative twist on the evergreens of the Old Continent. Our chef’s classical culinary techniques coupled with contemporary ideas and thoughtfully selected ingredients promises a refreshing yet lavish experience
Overlooking the azure waters of the Indian Ocean, the CRU Champagne Lounge exudes an unrivalled elegance where our guests can savour some of the world’s finest and rarest champagnes under the guidance of our expert sommeliers.
Velaa Private Island counts itself one of only a handful of hotels in the world to be working alongside this distinguished brand and features exclusive My Blend facial products and body treatments by Clarins for a truly personalized experience.
Showcasing the first ‘snow room’ in the Maldives, the spa offers a synergy of therapies and products with six secluded double treatment villas over the water. A comprehensive range of signature
treatments are available, including customised facials with sophisticated European technology and traditional Asian massages and body treatments.
For the ultimate personalised experience at Velaa Private Island, Spa My Blend by Clarins offers Velaa Signature Rituals – Velaa Island Fantasy and the Island Body Boost. Developed exclusively by Clarins Paris, and inspired by the natural beauty of the Maldives, these two sumptuous treatments can be experienced only here and nowhere else on earth.
Wolke 7 Cloud 9 – The Viennese artist and perception researcher, Sha, has now developed a holistic spa treatment concept to counter daily stresses and strains: Wolke 7 Cloud 9. Featured in Velaa Private Island’s spa, guests will enter a world where boundaries disappear, embedded on clouds and beginning a journey that ends in deep relaxation. Cloud-shaped reclining treatment pods by Klafs and Sha are featured in the spa which slowly sway and cradle guests into deep relaxation.
