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Anantara Veli Maldives Resort

Google Logo 4.8 Google reviews (894)
Best Price From £3469pp
Jun 2026
£3489 pp
All Inclusive
Jul 2026
£3499 pp
All Inclusive
Aug 2026
£3589 pp
All Inclusive
Sep 2026
£3469 pp
All Inclusive
Oct 2026
£3489 pp
All Inclusive
Nov 2026
£3859 pp
All Inclusive
Dec 2026
£3909 pp
All Inclusive
Overview
Accommodation
Facilities
Dining
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Overview

Overview

An enchanting paradise sanctuary awaits you at the luxurious, adults-only Anantara Veli Maldives Resort. With soft white sands, azure waters and divine tropical surrounding, this is the perfect location to relax with loved ones, experience a dream...

An enchanting paradise sanctuary awaits you at the luxurious, adults-only Anantara Veli Maldives Resort. With soft white sands, azure waters and divine tropical surrounding, this is the perfect location to relax with loved ones, experience a dream wedding or enjoy a heavenly honeymoon. The luxurious surroundings of the resort’s bungalows - some standing over the calm waters of the lagoon ¬- offer guests a delightful place to unwind during their tropical escape. An array of water sports can be enjoyed in the crystal clear waters nearby, while those looking to relax their body and mind can treat themselves with a visit to the spa. The resort also offers a number of exquisite dining options, with various world cuisines being served up for guests to savour. So, if you’re craving a taste of paradise, the Anantara Veli is an ideal choice for a once-in-a-lifetime exotic escape.

How far is the nearest beach?

Soft white sandy beaches and a stunning sapphire lagoon await you at the Anantara Veli Resort.

Distance from resort centre

A number of restaurants and bars are close at hand at the Anantara Veli Resort, with an excellent selection of excursions also available from the resort. Shops and restaurants can be found on the neighbouring islands of Maafushi and Gulhi, while the capital of the Maldives, Male, is approximately a 35-minute speedboat ride away.

Distance from airport

Malé International Airport is approximately a 35-minute speedboat ride away from the Anantara Veli Resort.

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Accommodation
Over Water Villa
  • Direct lagoon access
  • Sundeck with daybed
  • King-size bed
  • TV
  • Bluetooth speaker
  • Minibar
  • Safe
  • Nespresso machine
  • Bathroom with a shower
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Hairdryer
  • Wi-Fi
  • Yoga mat
Superior Over Water Villa
  • Direct lagoon access
  • Sundeck with daybed
  • King-size bed
  • TV
  • Wi-Fi
  • Bluetooth speaker
  • Minibar
  • Safe
  • Yoga mat
  • Nespresso machine
  • Bathroom with a shower
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Hairdryer
Deluxe Over Water Villa
  • Direct lagoon access
  • Split-level sundeck with loungers and daybed
  • Terrazzo bathtub with ocean views
  • King-size bed
  • TV
  • Wi-Fi
  • Bluetooth speaker
  • Minibar
  • Nespresso machine
  • Safe
  • Yoga mat
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathrobes and slippers
Ocean Pool Villa
  • Private plunge pool with ocean views
  • Villa host service
  • Sundeck with sun lounger
  • King-size bed
  • TV
  • Bluetooth speaker
  • Nespresso machine
  • Fully stocked wine fridge
  • Minibar
  • Wi-Fi
  • Safe
  • Semi open-air bathroom with outdoor rain shower
  • Freestanding bathtub
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Hairdryer
  • Yoga mat
Beach Pool Villa
  • Beachfront plunge pool
  • Direct beach access
  • Villa host service
  • Sundeck with sun lounger
  • Outdoor shower
  • King-size bed
  • TV
  • Bluetooth speaker
  • Wi-Fi
  • Fully stocked wine fridge
  • Minibar
  • Safe
  • Nespresso machine
  • Freestanding bathtub
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Yoga mat
Facilities

Facilities

  • Infinity-edge swimming pool
  • Fitness centre
  • Sundari Ayurvedic spa
  • Waters sports, including snorkelling
  • Tennis court
  • Volleyball
  • Badminton
  • Chess
  • Boules
  • Meditation and yoga classes
  • Cooking school
  • Boutique
  • Library
  • 7 restaurants
  • 2 Bar
  • Wedding venue
Dining

Dining

Guests can enjoy the finest cuisine from across the globe. Savour quality ingredients, prepared with finesse and served in sublime surroundings.

Cumin

  • South Asian cuisine
  • Beachside dining experience
  • Seating capacity: 70

Origami

  • Japanese cuisine
  • Sushi, sashimi, robatayaki and teppanyaki
  • Seating capacity: 60

Baan Huraa

  • Thai cuisine
  • Overwater dining in a traditional teak house
  • Seating capacity: 60

Dhoni Bar

  • Mediterranean cuisine, Spanish tapas, drinks and light dining
  • Poolside setting
  • Seating capacity: 60 (cocktail-style), 30 (sit-down)

Fushi Café

  • International cuisine
  • Buffet dining with live cooking stations
  • Seating capacity: 154

Sea Fire Salt

  • Grilled steaks and seafood
  • Features Maldivian seafood and premium imported meats
  • Seating capacity: 80

Aqua

  • Italian cuisine and snacks
  • Poolside dining with ocean views
  • Seating capacity: 90

Gulhifushi Picnic and Snorkelling Island – Tiki Bar

  • Drinks and snacks
  • Casual island dining with grilled dishes
  • Seating capacity: 160

Designer Dining by Anantara

  • Customisable private dining experience
  • Available for romantic dinners and beach banquets

*Opening days and times are subject to weather conditions and seasonality.

Half Board

Half Board

The Anantara Veli Maldives Resort Half Board concept includes the following:

Half Board

  • Includes breakfast and dinner
  • Breakfast served at Fushi Café or Cumin
  • Dinner available at Fushi Café, Aqua, Cumin or Dhoni Bar
  • Dine at Sea Fire Salt, Baan Huraa and Origami with a USD 60 allowance per person (excess charged)

Meal Plan Notes

  • Not applicable to in-villa dining, Designer Dining by Anantara or special events
  • Beverages are not included in half board or full board and are charged separately
  • USD 60 allowance at Origami excludes Teppanyaki

Please note that details, including times and benefits, may be subject to change. Charges may be applied for dining at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, some beverages, and other amenities. You will be provided with full details of the half board concept on arrival at the hotel.

All-Inclusive

All-Inclusive

The Anantara Veli Maldives Resort All-Inclusive concept includes the following:

All-Inclusive

  • Includes full board meal plan
  • Includes 12-hour premium beverage package
  • Excludes stays on 24 and 31 December 2025

Please note that details, including times and benefits, may be subject to change. Charges may be applied for dining at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, some beverages, and other amenities. You will be provided with full details of the all-inclusive concept on arrival at the hotel.

Full Board

Full Board

The Anantara Dhigu Maldives Resort Full Board meal plan options includes:

Full Board

  • Includes breakfast, lunch and dinner
  • Breakfast served at Fushi Café or Cumin
  • Lunch available at Aqua, Sea Fire Salt or Dhoni Bar
  • Dinner available at Fushi Café, Aqua, Cumin or Dhoni Bar
  • Dine at Sea Fire Salt, Baan Huraa and Origami with a USD 60 allowance per person (excess charged)

Please note that details, including times and benefits, may be subject to change. Charges may be applied for dining at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, beverages, and other amenities. Full details of the meal plan will be provided on arrival at the hotel.

Hotel Reviews
Google Logo 4.8 Google reviews (894)
abi
My partner and I had an amazing stay at Anantara Veli Maldives Resort. During our trip, we stayed in both the Deluxe Over Water Villa and the Ocean Pool Villa, and both were incredibly spacious, comfortable, well decorated, and offered stunning views of the crystal-clear waters. One of the things we loved most was that, despite being on an island, we never felt stuck. The complimentary shuttle pontoon boat made it easy to visit the neighbouring Anantara Dhigu resort as well as Picnic Island, giving us plenty of opportunities to explore and enjoy a wider variety of restaurants and facilities. We opted for the full board package, which was excellent value. Every meal included a starter, main course, and dessert, and the quality and variety of food throughout our stay were fantastic. The staff were warm, friendly, and always willing to help. There was also no shortage of activities, both on and off the island, and the resort made going for their excursions and experiences completely hassle-free. Overall, we had a truly memorable holiday and thoroughly enjoyed every moment of our stay. We can't wait to return and create even more wonderful memories here. Highly recommended!
Varakumar Siddavatam
I just returned from my 18th trip to the Maldives since 2022, a destination I return to for its beauty, hospitality and unforgettable resort experiences. We chose Anantara Veli to celebrate 50 years of friendship, a very meaningful milestone. But Vacation in Anantara Veli fell seriously short of our expectations. What We Appreciated • Excellent food across both Veli and Dhigu, with great variety. Every chef truly deserve great appreciation • Outstanding spa treatments and highly skilled therapists Where the Experience Fell Short • Location and lagoon: The resort’s setting does not offer the typical Maldivian views or easy access to the ocean. The lagoon around the Ocean Pool Villas is rocky, with limited marine life and no convenient way to enter the water. Something we truly value in the Maldives. • Villa layout: Our Ocean Pool Villa felt much smaller than the size mentioned in the website and the interiors appeared dated. The pool much smaller than expected. • Butler Service: Very unprofessional. Information about activities, spa options and water sports was not proactively shared and required repeated follow‑ups. • All‑Inclusive clarity: The inclusions were not clearly explained and several food and beverage items had limitations or exclusions, which created confusion during our stay. Overall Impression While we truly enjoyed the food and spa, the resort’s location, room layout and limited lagoon access did not offer the Maldivian experience that means so much to us. We treasure the Maldives for its open water beauty and vibrant marine environment and this property didn’t align with those expectations. With clearer communication and more transparent offerings, the experience could be more fulfilling
Ana Sofia
We just finished a great trip at Veli Anantara as a first trip to the Maldives. The location is stunning and overwater villas are really worth it for quick access into the ocean and private sunning / tanning spaces. The villa is spacious and well cared for with cleaning and turndown services done very well. Ali is wonderful, and checked in on us often as our host / very easy to reach throughout the stay. The outdoor activities lady is also great, explaining everything clearly and we did a wonderful nurse shark snorkel experience. We opted for the half board - as a Veli guest you can also use the other Anantara hotels facilities and restaurant. The real let down was the F&B with the only exception being the Thai restaurant where we ended up dining twice (and their wonderful staff!). The Origami sushi was mediocre at best, pool bar lobster salad was a very sad mayonnaise laden catastrophe, Sea salt and fire is inconsistent - my dish the tuna grilled was great but my fiancé had the surf and turf hot plate and the portions were very disappointing given the price point. We sent back the ceviche because it truly wasn’t a ceviche at all - had potato, lettuce, no leche de Tigre. Breakfast at Cumin has variety but the coffee isn’t stellar (can be improved easily) and the matcha needs a huge improvement. Gym is great and well equipped and the spa team is fantastic, Aree is wonderful. We hope to visit again but really ask the culinary team take the time to do a deep dive and review as many dishes can be properly elevated to meet the price point. Either way, thank you Anantara team ☀️.
Ahmed Negm
As a Muslim couple seeking privacy and relaxation in a honeymoon, we found this in the ocean pool villa in Anantara Veli. My experience started when I was looking for a nice resort with high privacy options. I emailed David, the resort manager, who promptly helped me choose a suitable option for us. He also went an extra mile by arranging honeymoon room decorations and welcome drinks. We had an amazing honeymoon stay. The villa provided wonderful privacy and tranquility, and our villa host Ibrahim was outstanding—very friendly, responsive, and always ready to help. We had a nice dining experience with variant Asian cuisines. Among all, the Thai restaurant Baanhuraa was exceptional. Very lovely and friendly staff who we enjoyed their company. The second time we went there, we were surprised that they acknowledged what we liked first time and treated us specially. They have exceptional curry dishes that cannot be missed. Truly exceptional hospitality and tailored personal treat we had at Anantara. An unforgettable honeymoon experience
Михаил Димитров
The holiday at Anantara Veli was nothing short of spectacular. Jason and David and their team have achieved the gold standard in hospitality and leisure. The sister-resort setup with Dhigu is a unique setup for the Maldives, where typically guests are bound to a single island/resort. The adult only concept of Veli enhances the calmness of the holiday, allowing you to fully relax. The resort is so well set-up that even in full occupancy, you barely feel is as the huge beach (in combination with Dhigu) creates a sense of seclusion. Anantara offers much more variety as guest of each resort could access all facilities of the other continuously from 7am to 11pm. This means a wide choice of food from 7 different restaurants and two completely different SPA setups – a land one and a overwater one. In addition, there are two more accessible islands – Moyo, which is completely naturalistic and the Picnic island, which adds to the variety. We’d like to thank our villa host Farangiz, who made our stay even better and managed to secure a sand table private dining experience for us, despite the uncertainties around the weather.
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£3469pp
Jun 2026
£3489pp
All Inclusive
Jul 2026
£3499pp
All Inclusive
Aug 2026
£3589pp
All Inclusive
Sep 2026
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Oct 2026
£3489pp
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Nov 2026
£3859pp
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