A boutique all-inclusive island in Dhaalu Atoll where every one of the 125 villas has its own pool, and dolphins pass most days.
Sun Siyam Iru Veli is in South Nilandhe (Dhaalu) Atoll, about 45 minutes from the airport by seaplane. Its name means 'sun and sand' in Dhivehi, and dolphin sightings are common enough that one villa type is named after them. It runs on a 24-hour all-inclusive plan and is aimed at couples, honeymooners and small families.
All 125 villas have a private freshwater pool. On the beach are Beach and Sunset Beach Villas (93 m²), a roomier Family Beach Villa, Grand Beach Villas with the pool in a private courtyard, and two-storey Beach Residences; over the water are Ocean and Dolphin Ocean Villas (124 m²) with infinity plunge pools, the 175 m² Ocean Residence and two-bedroom residences on the beach and over the water.
Aqua Orange serves buffets on the beach from morning till late, Grouper Grill does seafood and steaks with lobster nights, Roma Italian food over the water, and there's a teppanyaki and sushi counter and a wine cellar. Chemistry is the café-bar and Fresh Water an adults-only pool bar. The overwater spa has six pavilions and uses Thalgo products.
The from-price uses the regular rate; Sun Siyam runs frequent sales and members' rates that can halve it. Spa treatments are for guests aged 12 and up, and drones aren't allowed.
A private beachfront pool, a sheltered terrace and a sundeck, with an indoor-outdoor bathroom and the lagoon a few steps away.
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A Beach Villa on the sunset side, with the view straight from the pool and sundeck.
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A slightly roomier version of the Beach Villa, with a private beachfront pool.
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Double-height ceilings and a pool set in a private courtyard for extra privacy.
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Over the water, with an infinity plunge pool, a sundeck with steps to the sea, and a standalone bathtub.
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Ocean Villas facing the channel where dolphins swim by most days, seen from your infinity pool.
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Two storeys: a master bedroom with a lagoon-view balcony above, a terrace onto the sand below, and a pool in a private courtyard.
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A size up from the Ocean Villa, with an infinity pool, a large sundeck and a veranda over the lagoon.
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Sunrise-facing, with two master bedrooms onto a partly shaded deck and a large pool looking out to sea.
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Close to 400 m² over the water, with two master bedrooms opening onto a big deck and an infinity pool.
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The same resort and the same villa, booked through people who live here.
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Buffets from morning till late, with themed evenings
Seafood and steaks from an open kitchen, with lobster nights
Italian food and comfort dishes
Japanese teppanyaki and sushi
Wine tastings, pairings and private dinners
Café and bar from morning coffee to evening cocktails
Adults-only pool bar for cocktails and mocktails
Thalgo marine treatments, massages and body scrubs, for guests aged 12 and up
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About 45 minutes by seaplane from Velana International Airport; a domestic flight is offered for evening arrivals and departures.
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