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South Male Atoll

Anantara Veli Maldives Resort - Adults Only

Dhigufinolhu Island, PO Box 2098, South Male Atoll, South Male Atoll

9.6 Wonderful45 guest reviews

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Nov 23, 2026
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Nov 25, 2026
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HAPPI EXPERIENCE

The stay, in detail

  • Luxurious Over Water Bungalows

    Indulge in a romantic getaway in our over water bungalows, where you can witness a stunning array of sea life right below your feet in the crystal clear lagoon.

  • 5-Star Facilities and Wellness Spa

    Enjoy top-notch amenities including outdoor tennis courts, a fitness centre, and pamper yourself at the Balance Wellness Spa for a rejuvenating experience.

  • Gourmet Dining and Exciting Activities

    Experience themed nights, authentic Thai cuisine, and unique dining options by the beach. Engage in thrilling watersports, world-class diving, or simply relax on the pristine white sands.

Book now for an unforgettable stay at Anantara Veli Resort, where luxury meets tropical paradise.

HAPPI HIGHLIGHTS

  • Incredible staff

  • Beautiful resort

At the hotel

Popular amenities

114 listed
  • 24-hour front desk
  • 24-hour security
  • Adult only
  • Aerobics
  • Air conditioning
  • Airport drop off
  • Airport pick up
  • Airport shuttle
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
  • Allergy-free room
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Pools & wellness

  • Barber/beauty shop
  • Beauty Services
  • Fitness/spa locker rooms
  • Hair Salon Services
  • Infinity pool
  • Manicure
  • Massage services
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pedicure
  • Pool bar
  • Pool with view
  • Sauna
  • Spa/wellness center
  • Spa/wellness center services
  • Steam room
  • Swimming pool

Dining & drinks

  • Bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Cooking class
  • Delivered food - securely covered
  • Food delivered to guest room
  • Fruits
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Restaurant
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Snack bar
  • Special diet menus - on request
  • Wine/champagne

Fitness & outdoors

  • Beach
  • Beachfront
  • Fitness center
  • Fitness classes
  • Fitness facilities
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Personal trainer
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Sun terrace
  • Table tennis
  • Water sport facilities on site
  • Yoga classes

Rooms & comfort

  • CCTV in common areas
  • Hot spring bath
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Open-air bath
  • Shared lounge/TV area

Safety & cleanliness

  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Contactless check-in/check-out
  • Dry cleaning
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Guest room sealed after cleaning
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Safety deposit box
  • Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
  • Security alarm
  • Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
  • Smoke alarms
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols

Getting around & access

  • Shuttle service
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)

Guest services

  • Concierge service
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Luggage storage
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Tour desk
  • Tour/class on local culture

Services & essentials

  • Badminton equipment
  • BBQ facilities
  • Billiards
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Business center
  • Canoeing
  • Cashless payment available
  • Chapel/shrine
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Darts
  • Designated smoking area
  • Diving
  • Evening entertainment
  • Fishing
  • Free WiFi
  • Indoor play area
  • Key access
  • Mobile app for room service
  • Movie nights
  • Packed lunches
  • Picnic area
  • Room service
  • Snorkelling
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Themed dinner nights
  • WiFi available
  • Windsurfing

Review in focus

45 reviews
10/ 10
Супер классный отель! Три острова! Много активностей! Прекрасный выбор ресторанов! Очень внимательный персонал! И всего 30 минут на лодке
Maria · couple · 2026-09-13

The guest experience

9.6out of 10
45 verified reviews

Loved most

  • Incredible staff
  • Beautiful resort

Worth knowing — Overpriced food · Unexpected family activities at adults-only resort

How guests scored the stay

  • Cleanliness10.0

    The resort was super clean and well maintained.

  • Service10.0

    The staff were absolutely amazing and went out of their way to make our stay memorable.

  • Overall Experience10.0

    Overall, a magical experience with memorable moments and attention to detail.

  • Room Quality9.8

    Overwater villa was exceptional with every amenity you can think of.

  • Amenities9.8

    Plenty of restaurants to choose from and access to another resort to explore.

  • Location9.3

    The location is good but had a few festive activities connected to a family-oriented resort.

  • Value for Money9.3

    Certain services felt overpriced based on the quality of food and amenities.

  • Food and Beverage8.8

    The food quality was below average in some cases, particularly noted in the negative reviews.

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Guest reviews

Mixed experiences

90% of 10 recent stays rated 8+

9.645 reviews

  • Нам досталась самая замечательная девушка-батлер Фара!!! Внимательная, тактичная! Благодаря ей отдых получился максимал

    10/10

    Maria · couple · 2026-09-13

    “Супер классный отель! Три острова! Много активностей! Прекрасный выбор ресторанов! Очень внимательный персонал! И всего 30 минут на лодке”

  • Guest review

    9/10

    Alb3tal · solo traveller · 2026-09-11

    “We recently spent five wonderful days at Anantara Veli Maldives, staying in a Beach Pool Villa, and the experience was truly amazing. As an adults-only resort, Anantara Veli is peaceful, relaxing and never felt overcrowded. Our villa gave us several swimming options: directly from the beach in front of the villa, in our private pool, or at the resort’s main pool. The Beach Pool Villa itself was clean, neat and very spacious. Before travelling, we had heard that insects can sometimes be an issue in beach villas, but we did not experience any problems during our stay. The bed was large and comfortable, and the Samsung TV allowed us to stream content easily from our phones and iPad. The villa’s layout was also excellent. There were separate indoor and outdoor showers, and the open-air shower was a particularly enjoyable experience. The dressing area and bathroom could be closed off individually, with doors separating the different sections and providing good privacy. The curtains blocked the sunlight effectively whenever we wanted to rest. The room also included an espresso machine, and the supply of drinking water was excellent. We drink a lot of water, but we never needed to request more because the team consistently provided three or four large bottles in the villa. One of the resort’s biggest advantages is having access to the neighbouring sister resort, which is only a short boat ride away. It genuinely feels like having two resorts in one. You can enjoy the restaurants, facilities and two different spas across both islands. Breakfast was excellent. You can choose between the buffet at the neighbouring island or an à la carte breakfast at Anantara Veli. Both were very good, although I personally preferred the buffet because of the wider variety. A special thank-you to Mr. Tamer, who kindly told us that if we wanted any Arabic dishes that were not available at the breakfast or dinner buffet, we could simply ask and he would arrange them for us.”

  • Not as expected

    1/10

    Mohamed · couple · 2026-06-27

    “Calm”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    Mohamed · couple · 2026-06-03

    “Every since detail and organisation of this hotel is absolutely magnificent and beautiful”

  • Top !!

    10/10

    Aitor · couple · 2026-05-15

    “Todo fue de 10 personal instalaciones servicio para volver todos los años”

  • So good that I think will come again

    9/10

    Hui · couple · 2026-04-28

    “good view and convenient transportation”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    Dawn · extended group · 2026-04-06

    “The fact you could go between the islands was a nice touch, all staff very kind and friendly”

  • Majestic, exceptional with champagne service

    10/10

    Shamli · couple · 2026-04-06

    “From the moment we stepped off the airplane to our hotel stay, everything was exceptional. Our butler, Hameez went over and beyond taking care of our services to reservations and providing additional support for my injured mother. We loved the breakfast at Cumin, every course was delicious with lots of variety and catered our adjustments. We also had a chance to try some other restaurants, our next favourite was Baan Huraa…the meal was fantastic. The sous chef, Suda ensured my mother had the right spices in her main dish and ensured it wasn’t too spicy so she provided fresh mango ice cream. It was such a nice treat! I had a chance to visit the spa and my facial service was phenomenal. I also visited the gym and the classes, and they were top notch. The beaches are pristine clean with whatever services you needed from wine to snacks. The boat between the resorts was so easy to use. My mother had a fall, the whole team ensured she had what she needed and made our stay more enjoyable from room service to extra ice to support getting onto the boat to the airport. This was magical trip that we will never forget and the resort ensured it exceeded our expectations.”

  • A lovely place for a romantic getaway for two

    10/10

    Sam · couple · 2026-03-18

    “A lovely adults-only resort, perfect for a quiet and relaxing break. The island is quite small, which makes it feel peaceful and not crowded at all. The service was very good throughout our stay. The overwater villas are comfortable and well designed. The beach in the lagoon is excellent - clear water and very calm. There is a good choice of restaurants, and it’s also nice that you can visit restaurants at the neighbouring resort. The location is very convenient, only about a 30-minute boat ride from the airport.”

  • Luxury stay in the middle of the Indian Ocean

    10/10

    Karolina · solo traveller · 2026-03-15

    “Everything was impeccable, luxury resort, delicious food, best treatments”

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