Vakkaru Maldives is a lush tropical habitat located within the crystal clear waters of the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in Baa Atoll. A scenic 25-minute seaplane or alternatively a 30-minute domestic flight from Male International Airport followed by a 25-minute speedboat journey transports you into an unforgettable paradise intuitively designed to soothe the soul and calm the spirit. All 113 beach and over water villas and suites have an earthy yet graceful aesthetic to reflect the rustic charm and island vibes of Maldivian Culture, offering an incredible sense of space and stunning ocean views. The island hosts remain at your service to ensure that your experience is tailor made as per your preferences. A gastronomic journey awaits you here with four restaurants and two bars. Amaany Restaurant offers Global Cuisine with a Maldivian twist in a light and spacious indoor – outdoor environment at Breakfast and Dinner. Let the tastes of Asia, coupled with the sounds of nature, captivate your senses over dinner in this tranquil garden setting at the Asian Restaurant Onu. Isoletta is a contemporary Italian Restaurant serving innovative dishes and fine wines for lunch and dinner. At the overwater Lagoon Bar, creative cocktails and light snacks can be enjoyed while Cabana is the perfect atmosphere to enjoy al fresco dining and refreshing drinks in a laid-back ambiance. At Vakku, exceptional ingredients are on the menu, offering the finest cuts of meat, the freshest sea food and an abundant wine cellar. For those who want a more personal dining, the property offers private dining experience. At Vakkaru Reserve, sommelier has selected the finest wines from around the world to enhance your dining experience. Splash is the main hub for diving, excursions and water sports. At Coconut Club, a haven of fun and relaxation awaits you with a variety of indoor games, tea and coffee making facilities, lounge and reading area. Extensive kid’s club facilities await at Parrotfish Club for children between 3-12 years old with tailor made experiences to nurture your little VIPs. Find inner serenity with the wellness experts at the overwater Merana Spa featuring 12 treatment rooms with ocean views, a nail salon, spa boutique, and outdoor relaxation areas. Be in shape even during your vacation with the overwater gymnasium accompanied with ocean views for motivation.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Italian, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Gluten-free, Kosher, Asian, American, Buffet

Activities:

Tennis court

Fitness center

Fishing


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
and
3 sofa beds
1 king bed
and
3 sofa beds
Bedroom :
1 king bed
and
2 sofa beds
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Bedroom :
1 king bed
and
2 sofa beds
Living room:
1 sofa bed
2 twin beds
and
1 king bed
and
2 sofa beds
Bedroom :
1 king bed
and
2 sofa beds
Living room:
1 sofa bed
1 king bed
and
3 sofa beds
Bedroom 1:
1 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 2:
1 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 3:
1 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
4 full beds
and
4 sofa beds
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
8.6
Location
9.6
Free Wifi
8.8
High score for Baa Atoll
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Yury
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    the water villa is a great option if you like snorkeling, we were lucky, our villa was next to a blue hole, every day we saw stingrays or a turtle swimming under the villa.
  • Owen
    United States of America United States of America
    loved the time at Vakkaru. beautiful property, great rooms, super friendly and responsive staff. Got scuba certified and really liked their scuba team. Chefs were very responsive to dietary preferences, made some amazing food.
  • В
    Валентина
    Russia Russia
    I want to thank all the staff of Vakkaru Maldives for the warm welcome to me and my family. we spent an unforgettable time on your island. the food was of good quality and tasty, especially the desserts that were served in different restaurants,...

Area info

Restaurants
7 Restaurants On Site

  • Amaany
    • Cuisine
      Indian • International • Grill/BBQ
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • Isoletta
    • Cuisine
      Italian • Mediterranean • Pizza
    • Open for
      Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • Onu
    • Cuisine
      Cambodian • Cantonese • Indonesian • Malaysian • Singaporean • Thai • Vietnamese • Asian
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • Vakku
    • Cuisine
      Seafood • Grill/BBQ
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • Lagoon Bar
    • Cuisine
      Sushi
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • Vakkaru Reserve- Wine Bar
    • Cuisine
      International
    • Open for
      Dinner • Cocktail hour
    • Ambience
      Modern
    • Dietary options
      Kosher • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free
  • Anguru Teppanyaki
    • Cuisine
      Japanese
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Gluten-free

Resort facilities at Vakkaru Maldives
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Beachfront
  • Spa
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
  • Private beach area
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
  • Walk-in closet
View
  • Sea view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Private beach area
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Live music/Performance
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinners
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Badminton equipment
  • Tennis equipment
  • Evening entertainment
  • Kids' club
  • Water sports facilities on site
    Additional charge
  • Entertainment staff
  • Snorkeling
  • Diving
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Canoeing
  • Windsurfing
    Additional charge
  • Ping-pong
  • Pool table
  • Playground
  • Game room
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • iPad
  • iPod dock
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Front Desk Services
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Strollers
  • Baby safety gates
  • Outdoor play equipment for kids
  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Books, DVDs or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Babysitting/Child services
    Additional charge
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Air conditioning
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Mosquito net
  • Wake-up service
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Soundproof
  • Private entrance
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Hair/Beauty salon
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Outdoor swimming pool
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool with view
  • Shallow end
  • Swimming pool toys
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Pool bar
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Spa
  • Kids' pool
  • Locker rooms
  • Personal trainer
  • Fitness classes
  • Yoga classes
  • Fitness
  • Spa/Wellness packages
  • Foot bath
  • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
  • Steam room
  • Spa facilities
  • Body wrap
  • Body scrub
  • Body treatments
  • Hairstyling
  • Haircut
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Hair treatments
  • Makeup services
  • Waxing services
  • Facial treatments
  • Beauty services
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa
    Additional charge
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
Languages Spoken
  • Arabic
  • German
  • English
  • French
  • Hindi
  • Italian
  • Russian
  • Thai
  • Filipino
  • Chinese

House rules

Vakkaru Maldives takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

From 6:30 AM to 12:00 PM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 years
Crib upon request
Free
2 years old
Crib upon request
Free
Extra bed upon request
$234 per child, per night
3 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
$234 per child, per night
12+ years
Extra bed upon request
$468 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Transfer details:

The property is only reachable by the following mode of transfers: return seaplane transfer.

Rates:

Children aged 2–11.99 years: USD 475

Infants below 2 years : free of charge

Please note that the seaplane transfer only operates during daylight hours. In order to meet these timelines, your outbound flight must arrive in the Maldives between 06:00 and 15:00.

Standard transfer times:

Guests arriving in Male after 15:00 may be transferred only via domestic transfers. In order to arrange this transfer. Please share your flight arrival time to the Maldives, flight number and full names of all as in their passport at least 96 hours before arrival.

Domestic Flight transfer takes 25 minutes from Male International Airport followed by a 20-minute speedboat transfer from Dharavandhoo Airport to the resort.

Guests must send arrival and departure flight details directly to the property at least 96 hours prior to arrival. Please get in touch with the property for details on baggage restrictions.

Children policy:

Children under 12 years will eat for free from the children's menu based on the rules and meal-plan accompanied by an adult, excluding alcoholic beverages and in villa dining.

General policies:

Please present the same credit card used to guarantee your booking when checking in. Please note that property may contact the cardholder for verification purposes.

Due to safety and privacy concerns, the operation of unmanned aerial systems or drones by any of the guests including model aircraft by recreational users and hobbyists is prohibited.

Dinner options for half board and full board are applicable in operating and available restaurants including Amaany, Onu, Lagoon Bar, Isoletta, Vakku, 3 courses per person or buffet when available.

Honeymoon benefits includes:

- Bottle of Champagne

- Romantic bed decoration

- Turn-down once during stay

- Gift on departure

Honeymoon or wedding anniversaries must be within three months of stay. Marriage certificates can be requested.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

FAQs about Vakkaru Maldives

  • Vakkaru Maldives offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Spa
    • Fitness center
    • Sauna
    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Playground
    • Pool table
    • Game room
    • Snorkeling
    • Ping-pong
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Tennis court
    • Canoeing
    • Windsurfing
    • Kids' club
    • Beachfront
    • Evening entertainment
    • Swimming pool
    • Themed dinners
    • Beauty services
    • Personal trainer
    • Bicycle rental
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Tennis equipment
    • Locker rooms
    • Badminton equipment
    • Live music/Performance
    • Facial treatments
    • Water sports facilities on site
    • Waxing services
    • Happy hour
    • Makeup services
    • Live sports events (broadcast)
    • Hair treatments
    • Cooking class
    • Manicure
    • Beach
    • Pedicure
    • Haircut
    • Hairstyling
    • Body treatments
    • Body scrub
    • Body wrap
    • Spa facilities
    • Steam room
    • Private beach area
    • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
    • Foot bath
    • Spa/Wellness packages
    • Entertainment staff
    • Fitness
    • Yoga classes
    • Fitness classes

  • Check-in at Vakkaru Maldives is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • Vakkaru Maldives is 6.8 miles from the center of Baa Atoll. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, Vakkaru Maldives is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Room options at Vakkaru Maldives include:

    • Double
    • Villa
    • Family
    • Suite
    • Quad

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Vakkaru Maldives has 7 restaurants:

    • Isoletta
    • Vakku
    • Lagoon Bar
    • Anguru Teppanyaki
    • Onu
    • Amaany
    • Vakkaru Reserve- Wine Bar

  • The nearest beach is 150 feet from Vakkaru Maldives. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Guests staying at Vakkaru Maldives can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Italian
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Halal
    • Gluten-free
    • Kosher
    • Asian
    • American
    • Buffet

  • The prices at Vakkaru Maldives may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.