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Anantara Veli Maldives Resort

Kaafu Atoll
67

Escape to a hideaway island fringed by turquoise lagoon. Laze in your over water bungalow, puffer fish swimming in crystal-clear waters below. At Anantara Veli Maldives Resort, write your own chapter of romance.

Salute the sun in an ocean-facing pavilion. Discover blissful Ayurvedic treatments at Balance Wellness by Anantara. Cruise into the sunset on a luxury dhoni, or dine under the stars.

To maintain the serenity of this island, Anantara Veli caters exclusively to adults, one of the Maldives’ few adults-only resorts.

Useful Information

  • Access to facilities at sister resort Dhigu

Important Notices

  • Anantara Veli Maldives Resort reopens on 1 December 2022.

Transfer Information

  • 35 minutes by speedboat

Island Map

Location: Kaafu Atoll
Check-in Time: 14:00:00
Check-out Time: 12:00:00
No. of Restaurants: 3
No. of Bars: 1
Time to airport: 35
Distance to airport: 21 KM

Over Water Bungalow

25
62 sqm
2 Adults

Tranquil days spent perched over the lagoon at an over water bungalow.

Over Water Bungalows features Maldives design, with cool hardwood floors, colourful indigenous fabrics and a traditional thatched roof. Wake up to views of the sparkling lagoon. Spend blissful days lazing on your outdoor daybed, or dive into the waters directly below, a natural coral bed home to brilliant schools of fish. Experience the Maldives with couples’ romance at our adults-only resort.

Room Facilities

  • Tea/Coffee Making Facilities
  • iPod Docking Station
  • Wi-Fi
  • Espresso Machine
  • Yoga mats
  • Direct lagoon access

Floor Plan

Superior Over Water Bungalow

11
62 sqm
2 Adults

Romance and tranquillity in Maldivian style at our over water bungalow.

Hide away in the Maldives in your Superior Over Water Bungalow perched on the outer edge of the lagoon. Watch the sun rise from the comfort of your plush bed, and slide open the glass doors to take in the ocean breeze. Descend the steps directly into the lagoon to explore the warm, teeming waters, then enjoy a private dinner under the stars.

Room Facilities

  • iPod Docking Station
  • Wi-Fi
  • Espresso Machine
  • King-Sized Bed
  • Yoga mats
  • Direct lagoon access

Floor Plan

Deluxe Over Water Bungalow

14
92 sqm
2 Adults

Revel in spacious, airy water bungalow havens and dazzling lagoon views.

Deluxe Over Water Bungalows in Maldives hues offer expansive living space, with a split-level sundeck out over the lagoon and a dressing area adjacent to the bathroom.

Lounge indoors or out on comfortable daybeds. Soak in an oversized terrazzo tub for two. Swim in the warm waters below, spotting the occasional sea turtle.

Room Facilities

  • Separate Bathtub and Shower
  • iPod Docking Station
  • Espresso Machine
  • Yoga mats
  • Direct lagoon access
  • Dressing area

Floor Plan

Ocean Pool Bungalow

7
125 sqm
2 Adults

Drink in blushing sunsets during your honeymoon in Maldives.

Set above the tranquil lagoon, our honeymoon villas in the Maldives enjoy added privacy, a panorama of ocean blue, and glimpses of the occasional dhoni sailing into the horizon.

Spend sunny days swimming in your private pool overlooking the Indian Ocean. Enjoy long soaks in a standalone tub or a blissful outdoor rain shower. Access the ocean from any of the pristine beaches around the island, an adults-only resort haven in the Maldives.

Room Facilities

  • Semi-Open Bathroom
  • Private Outdoor Plunge Pool
  • Rain Shower
  • iPod Docking Station
  • Espresso Machine
  • King-Sized Bed
  • Yoga mats
  • Villa host

Floor Plan

Deluxe Over Water Pool Bungalow

10
125 sqm
2

Spacious living and the epitome of luxury at our over water bungalows.

Dive from your plush bed to your deliciously cool pool to the sparkling lagoon below. Enjoy over water living at its finest.

Deluxe Over Water Pool Bungalows offer panoramic Maldives views from indoors to out. Spend sunny days on your split-level deck. Enjoy creature comforts and the added luxury of Villa Host service.

Room Facilities

  • Private Outdoor Plunge Pool
  • iPod Docking Station
  • Espresso Machine
  • King-Sized Bed
  • Yoga mats
  • Direct lagoon access
  • Villa host

Floor Plan

73 Degrees

Sink into the sand and enjoy a world of cuisine at our buffet restaurant.

A lavish buffet breakfast offers exotic fruits and juices and live cooking stations from East and West.

As the sun sets, return to 73 Degrees for a fine vintage from our extensive wine cellar, then enjoy each evening’s themed buffet – Maldivian favourites, fresh seafood, handmade pizzas and pastas.

Useful Information

  • Cuisine: International

Service Hours

  • Breakfast: 07:00 – 10:30
  • Dinner: 06:30 pm – 22:30

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi

Baan Huraa

The ultimate Thai restaurant experience in Maldives.

Walk out over the lagoon and into a traditional teak house on stilts, magically lit with a sunset glow.

With dishes designed to be shared as in Thailand, choose from an array of delicacies from across the kingdom – sour spicy salads from the Northeast, hot coconut curries from the South, beloved dishes from the Central Plains accompanied by fragrant jasmine rice.

Useful Information

  • Cuisine: Thai

Service Hours

  • Lunch: 01:00 – 15:00
  • Dinner: 18:30 – 22:30

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi

Origami

Enjoy the dazzle of live teppanyaki chefs slicing and dicing at our Japanese restaurant.

Begin your evening with fresh sashimi and sushi creations, highlighting local catches of yellowfin. Enjoy Hokkaido scallops straight from the robata grill, or signature dishes such as thinly sliced seabass garnished with yuzu, truffle oil and salmon roe. For an entertaining evening, choose a teppanyaki menu of Wagyu beef and Alaskan king crab which is sliced, diced, sizzled and served before you.

Useful Information

  • Cuisine: Japanese

Service Hours

  • Dinner: 18:30 – 22:30

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi

Dhoni Bar

Snack all day at a poolside bar in Maldives.

Our poolside bar in the Maldives offers refreshing views and vibes. Enjoy all-day iced coffees, smoothies and mocktails – as well as an array of gourmet sandwiches, paninis and wood-fired pizzas to whet your appetite. Grab your favourite flavour as the ice cream trolley makes its rounds. As sun sets, enjoy a glass of Champagne.

Useful Information

  • Drinks & Light Dining

Service Hours

  • Bar: 10:00 – 12:00 midnight
  • Dining: 10:00 – 18:00

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi

Dining by Design

Maldives Private Dining | Dining by Design at Anantara Veli

Follow the torches to a setting for two underneath a canopy of stars or a private faree tent. Dig your toes into the sand, as fresh grilled lobster is served on your dugout table by your private chef.

Savour a wine tasting session by the lagoon amongst friends, or set sail for the day to a deserted island to enjoy the catch of the day.

Useful Information

  • Private Dining

Service Hours

  • Available 24 hours a day - advance reservations required

In-Villa Dining

Enjoy luxury dining in Maldives with an array of cuisines from around the world.

Savour dishes for every appetite in the comfort of your private bungalow. A selection of zesty Thai dishes to be shared by the pool. Modern Italian or Japanese cuisine overlooking the cerulean ocean. Our chefs will be happy to tailor to any specific dietary requests.

Useful Information

  • Cuisine: International

Service Hours

  • Available 24 hours a day

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi

Fushi Café

Greet the morning with a sun-filled gourmet breakfast in Maldives.

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 – Indian Ocean, Japanese, Chinese, Italian – for a culinary experience that’s always fresh.

Useful Information

  • Cuisine: International
  • Located at Anantara Dhigu Maldives Resort

Service Hours

  • Breakfast: 06:30 – 10:30
  • Dinner: 18:30 – 22:30

Sea.Fire.Salt.

Dine al fresco on a wooden deck at our Maldives restaurant.

Savour freshly caught Maldivian favourites such as reef fish, lobster and prawns, and prime-aged imported cuts from Australia. Have your dish flame-grilled, tandoori-style, wok-sautéed, or cooked to perfection in a wood-fired oven. Discover how different salts can accentuate your food with notes from our resident Salt Guru. Vegetarian options also available.

Useful Information

  • Speciality: Seafood
  • Located at Anantara Dhigu Maldives Resort

Service Hours

  • Lunch: 12:30 – 14:30
  • Dinner: 18:30 – 22:30

Terrazzo

Romantic Italian dinners in a loft restaurant venue overlooking the Indian Ocean.

Sample fresh seafood cooked in traditional Italian flavours – line-caught tuna carpaccio drizzled in extra virgin olive oil, handmade lobster ravioli with a lemon butter sauce. Enjoy a multi-sensory, private dining experience in the wine loft, where our Wine Guru will help you pair dishes to grapes from Italy’s varied regions.

Useful Information

  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Located at Anantara Dhigu Maldives Resort

Service Hours

  • Dinner: 18:30 – 22:30

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi

Aqua Bar

Drink up the vibrant atmosphere and snack all day at our resort bar.

Soak up the sun, cool off in the shade, or swim up to the bar for chilled refreshment. Enjoy a light lunch, small bites throughout the afternoon, and drinks all the way through twilight.

Located poolside, Aqua also serves to the sun loungers and our popular ocean hammock.

Useful Information

  • Drinks & Light Dining
  • Located at Anantara Dhigu Maldives Resort

Service Hours

  • Bar: 10:00 – 12:00
  • Dining: 10:00 – 18:00

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi

Spice Spoons

Recreate authentic flavours by hand at a private cooking class.

A spicy tuna curry. The four flavours of tom yum goong. Both Thai and Maldivian cuisine feature fresh seafood and an abundance of coconut milk.

Discover the chef in you, with step-by-step cooking classes held by our executive chef. Savour a freshly picked coconut as you dice, pound and stir. Enjoy your feast for lunch, then follow up with garnishing or table-setting classes.

Useful Information

  • On request

Balance Wellness by Anantara

Find peace in body and mind at our luxury spa with ancient Ayurvedic healing techniques.

At the heart of the island lies tranquil Balance Wellness by Anantara, a luxury spa in the Maldives. Thatched treatment suites with intricate paintwork dot an expanse of tropical green.

Soothe body and mind with treatments that beautify and revitalise - blissful warm oil massages, invigorating scrubs, enriching body envelopments.

Useful Information

  • Five treatment suites including for Ayurveda
  • Beauty salon
  • Steam room and sauna
  • Indoor and outdoor showers
  • Relaxation garden with hot and cold plunge pools
  • Private Dining
  • Boutique
  • Cinema
  • Scuba Diving
  • Fitness Centre
  • Water Sports
  • Yoga
  • Excursions

Diving at Anantara Veli

Dive local reefs or venture further ashore with half- and full-day safaris by speedboat. For enthusiasts with no prior diving experience, the Discover programme entails a basic introduction to diving, with theory, shallow water training in the lagoon, and a dive of up to 12m around the house reef with a fully qualified instructor.