A true idyllic escape, this small and romantic island in a totally unspoilt atoll where you can experience the peaceful and healing qualities of the "real" Maldives as Velavaru is amongst the o­nly 2 tourist resorts in the entire Atoll. The newly opened award winning Spa will definitely make this a perfect choice for those looking to nurture both body and mind.

Situated in an atoll which is completely new to tourists, the beauty of Velavaru and its surrounding waters are untouched and waiting to be explored. Vela in local language means turtle, and the resort has been designed to follow this theme with all rooms following the shape of the turtle.

In Velavaru you can enjoy a luxurious holiday surrounded by lively natural beauty. An abundance of sea life adds to the unspoilt beauty of the area – sheer bliss for marine and diving enthusiasts, for the rest, it is where dreams of ultimate pampering come true.

Hotel Accommodation
Villas:
79 Luxurious villas dotted around the outer reaches of Velavaru. Each villa offers wonderful views.

All Villas offer the following facilities:
Mini bar
IDD telephone
Stereo system
In-villa safe
Hairdryer
Complimentary coffee and tea making facilities
Sun loungers in private garden
Outdoor and indoor showers

Beachfront Villa:
The sea-facing bedroom opens onto an expansive veranda; giving you optimum views of the Indian Ocean.

Beachfront Jet Pool Villa:
Features a glittering jet pool available for your private use all day. Additional Villa facilities: Private jet pool

Deluxe Beachfront Pool Villa:
Features the comfort of an open-air private pool. The bedroom opens onto a veranda where you can sit and enjoy the tranquility of your private garden. Relax on the sun lounger or curl up in the Maldivian swing on lazy afternoons. Additional Villa facilities: Private pool

Velavaru Villa:
Very spacious 323 sqm and is the perfect choice for those who wish to travel with friends and loved ones. Additional Villa facilities: Separate living area, private pool.

Angsana Villa:
Expansive 473 sqm and is a combination of four villas. It sits regally on its own private strip of beachfront and features separate living, dining and lounge areas. Open-air jetpool and private pool. Excellent panoramic views.
Additional Villa facilities: Separate living and dining areas, private jet-pool and personal pool & deck areas.

IN OCEAN VILLAS
The 34 Watervillas are on the edge of the reef, with views over the lush, tropical island as well as views over the endless seeming Indian Ocean.

The villas are the peak of style and opulence and feature -
Flat screen TV’s, DVD players, full size bathtub, infinity pool, an upper deck with a hammock and private access to the water for snorkeling or swimming from each villa. There are three categories of villas, from standard to two bedroom villas, ranging in size from 175 square metres to 290 square metres.

InOcean Villas
Each 2-storey villa comes with an outdoor deck, its own infinity pool; each villa has a bedroom with living area and plunge pool.

The Premier and Sanctuary InOcean villas
Feature an extended deck into the ocean, with a cosy
(pavilion deck).

InOcean and Premier InOcean villas:
Each villa can accommodate up to a maximum of 3 persons (a king-size bed and a sofa bed for an additional person sharing the villa)

Sanctuary InOcean villas: each villa has 2-bedrooms in addition to the above features; it can accommodate 4 persons (two in each bedroom) or 5 persons using the sofa-bed

Child policy: due to the lay-out, design and safety issues related, InOcean villas are not recommended
for families with children under the age of 12.

Facilities:
Restaurant, Bar, In Villa Dining, In Villa Spa treatment, Private Yoga / Pilates sessions. Not only will you be able to enjoy all these, but you will also be privy to all the facilities offered on the Island resort of Angsana Velavaru. These include: 2 additional
restaurants (Funa and Kaani), Bar (Kuredhi), PADI equipped and certified dive center, our own Marine Lab

Water Sports
Centre (which offers a variety of motorized and non motorized activities), Kids Club, Yoga / Pilates sessions in the Beach Pavillion
and our signature Gallery. We must advise you that children under the age of 12 are not permitted to stay in the Watervillas.

Restaurants and Bars:
You will have exclusive access to the restaurant and bar
“Falhuthere”, which means “Lagoon” in the local language of Dhivehi. The restaurant is a contemporary Italian restaurant, featuring an open kitchen thereby offering an interactive experience for our guests. To accompany the fine Italian cuisine we will also feature an extensive wine list from around the world
displayed in our floor to ceiling wine racks.
The bar will feature a wide open deck area, where you will enjoy the views over the beautiful lagoon as well as the lush and tropical island of Angsana Velavaru.

Hotel Restaurants and Bars
Funa:
Which translates as Poon Wood. Western seafood grill and restaurant, with Maldivian flavours. Additional menu of fine oven-baked pizzas. Built over water and featuring full ocean views, Funa is transformed into a fine dining establishment with candlelight in the evening.

Kaani (Sea trumpet):
Cosmopolitan cuisines are served throughout the day. Western buffet breakfast. Lunch and dinner options feature an inimitable Asian twist.

Kuredhi (Iron wood):
Cocktails before dinner and snacks during the day. Excellet spot for a Maldivian sunset.

Hotel Activities and Entertainment
Marine and Diving Centre:
Water sports and marine exploration at the Marine and Diving Centre where you can learn windsurfing, scuba diving, snorkelling, canoeing or skim the waves in a catamaran. Embark on an underwater adventure at some of the most intriguing dive sites in the Indian Ocean. Diving boats, course schedules and guided marine tours can be arranged.

Angsana Spa:
Pamper the body, mind and soul. Managed by the award-winning Banyan Tree Spa, the Angsana Spa embraces the contemporary, holistic and non-clinical tropical garden spa concept. The spa complex comprises a full suite of spa baths, steam rooms and outdoor showers. Sample Angsana Spa’s award-winning blend of natural treatments in any of the nine spa pavilions and three treatment rooms.

Hotel Additional Guest Services
Wedding Chapel
Meeting Rooms