Description
Just 20 minutes from the capital, Male, Velassaru is home to 129 island and water villas spread around the island and over the azure blue waters. Inspired by island architecture, villas are designed with a minimal chic effect in mind, revealing teak, stone & thatch, using simple colour tones with a dash of bright green, vivid turquoise, refreshing yellow. High vaulted ceilings and panoramic walls invoke a sense of space, only complemented by the exterior terrace and sun deck.
Dining options are a plenty with choices between the main buffet restaurant, the brand new Mediterranean and Japanese over water restaurant, oceanfront Grill, cafe, bar, beach bar and sundeck.
For fans of the ocean, the fabulous house reef is ideal for snorkelling. There is also an excellent dive centre, wet lab and well equipped water sports centre.
The stunning infinity pool, situated near the bar, is surrounded by inviting daybeds and squashy beanbags, tempting all to a snooze and a cocktail in the shade, while looking out over the clear sea view.
Guide price
£1,545 Per person
£1,545 per person, based on two people sharing a Beach Villa on a bed and breakfast basis, including transfers and international flights from London.
Accommodation
There are 129 water bungalows, island villas and suites inspired by island architecture. Minimal chic revealed in teak, stone and thatch with high vaulted ceilings creating the sense of space. Simple colour tones with a dash of bright green, vivid turquoise and refreshing yellow give a contemporary feel.
Childcare
There are no specific child care facilities at Velassaru but children of all ages are welcome. Food and meal times can easily be adjusted to cater for younger guests and babysitting can also be arranged for those that need it.
Facilities
Velassaru has a stunning ocean front infinity pool there is a fully equipped fitness centre and a tennis court. The Diving Centre is PADI certified and the Spa is incredibly relaxing with over water treatment rooms, a yoga pavilion with sea view and a boutique.
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Activities
The Diving Centre is PADI certified and offers incredible dive trips to beginners and experienced divers alike. There are a variety of water sports which can be arranged such as sailing and wind surfing as well as snorkelling, and the amazingly relaxing Aquum spa. The resort has a fully equipped gym and a tennis court, deep sea fishing trips are just one of the excursions on offer.
When to travel
The Maldives has a tropical climate distinguished by two seasons, or monsoons: the dry northeast monsoon from December to March, and the wet southwestern monsoon from May to November, with more strong winds and rain. April is a transitional period noted for clear water and heat. The temperature remains remarkably consistent at around 30°C.
February to April is the hottest period and resorts are almost all operating at capacity during this period. Mid-December to early January comes at even more of a premium due to Christmas and New Year and prices are even higher. Easter and the Italian holiday week in August also attract peak prices at most resorts.
Storms are more likely from May to November, though it’s still warm, skies can be cloudy and the humidity is higher. This is the low season, with fewer people and lower prices, with the exception of August.
Diving is good year-round, although a basic rule is that life on the reef is more varied and visibility better on the western side of any atoll from May to November and from the eastern side of any atoll December to April.
The surfing season runs from March to October, which is when resorts are cheapest.
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Location and directions
South Male Atoll, Maldives
Velassaru is located on a private coral island soaked in year-round sunshine in the South Male Atoll
How to get there
10.5 hr direct flight to Male International Airport followed by a 25 minute speedboat transfer to the island.
