A natural 22-acre island in North Ari Atoll, open since 1984, with a long sandbank, 100 villas and water villas over the house reef.
Veligandu is a natural island in North Ari Atoll, 20 minutes by seaplane from the airport, and has welcomed guests since 1984. It covers 22 acres and is known for its sandbank.
The 100 villas begin with Beach Villas (71 m²) on the east and north ends, and Jacuzzi Beach Villas and Sunset Jacuzzi Beach Villas with a jacuzzi on the veranda. Over the water are Ocean Jacuzzi Villas, Sunset Ocean Villas with a hammock net, Ocean Pool and Sunset Ocean Pool Villas with steps down to the house reef, and two-bedroom pool villas.
Dhonveli is the buffet restaurant; Raalhu Restaurant is the signature à la carte, and Madivaru Silk and its teppanyaki grill serve Mediterranean and Asian dishes. Thundi Bar is the lively main bar, Raalhu Bar and the Raalhu Champagne Pavilion face the sunset, and there's Himeyn Spa and a dive centre.
The seaplane is the only way in and costs extra. The resort says online bookings are open only about 12 months ahead.
Villas on the quiet east and north ends, a few steps from the beach, with a partially open-air bathroom.
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Beach villas in tropical gardens with a private jacuzzi on the veranda and steps into the sea.
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On a private beach facing the sunset, close to one of the best stretches of house reef, with a jacuzzi among the greenery.
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Ten overwater villas with a private jacuzzi, sunrise views from the bed and easy access to the house reef.
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Eighteen overwater villas with an extended deck and hammock net, and an open-air bathroom with a sea-view bathtub.
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Overwater villas in the quiet north with a 5.8 by 3 metre plunge pool and sunrise views.
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Large overwater villas with floor-to-ceiling glass, a 6.5 by 3 metre plunge pool and a wide staircase to the house reef.
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Two master bedrooms linked by a living area, with an infinity pool and a staircase to the house reef, facing the sunrise.
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The largest villa: two master bedrooms, a 6.5 by 3 metre infinity pool and a staircase to the house reef, facing the sunset.
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The same resort and the same villa, booked through people who live here.
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Buffet with fusion Asian and international dishes and themed menus
Signature à la carte dinners
Mediterranean and Asian, from Chinese and Thai to Indian, with a teppanyaki grill
The main bar, with live entertainment
Sunset bar for tropical cocktails, with a champagne pavilion
Spa and wellness, with yoga sessions
Dives on the nearby reefs with experienced instructors
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A 20-minute seaplane flight from Velana International Airport with Trans Maldivian Airways, charged on top.
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