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Reviews of Anantara Veli Maldives Resort - Special Offer On Transfer Rates For Summer 2024 This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

Dhigufinolhu Island, PO Box 2098, South Male Atoll, 08190 South Male Atoll, Maldives

#3 of 15 hotels in South Male Atoll

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Review Score

Based on 75 hotel reviews

9.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.7

  • Comfort

    9.7

  • Location

    9.6

  • Facilities

    9.3

  • Staff

    9.7

  • Value for money

    8.5

  • Free Wifi

    9.0

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  • Reviewed: March 12, 2024

    10
    A perfect stay that exceeded our expectations!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Over Water Villa
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    We loved everything about this hotel. Paradise island with white sand and turquoise water. Excellent staff who were professional and dedicated to making our stay perfect. Excellent choice of restaurants. The room was a very good size and beautifully decorated. We loved there were many excursions and activities offered too at this resort. We dived and got involved in coral planting. The resort was perfect !!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 5, 2024

    10
    Pure paradise with the bonus of fabulous staff and food
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Over Water Villa
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Our villa over the sea was amazing. A few steps down into crystal clear torquoise sea water. Snorkelling, even around the villas withy water depth of around 1m was exceptional. It is exactly as imagined and seen in videos of Maldives over the years. Paradise. Staff were fabulous and the entire resort fabulous. Restaurants and food could not be better either. Our "host" Ibrahim, was so helpful, courteous, knowledgeable and on call, 24/7 if needed. We will be back and we will ask for Ibrahim again.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: March 2, 2024

    9.0
    will be coming back
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Over Water Villa
    • Stayed 13 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I didn't try out all of the facilities, but have used the gym on the daily basis. The music in the gym was repeating the same tracks all day, which was odd (but fixable via the butler and spa team member). The equipment from aqua centre (snorkels and flippers) needs a refresh.

    Great choice of cuisines and ability to meet dietary preferences. The main restaurant, Cumin, is the star, hands down. The team under the boss, Logu, was able to accomodate every request swiftly and happily. It is pure luxury when you know the team are doing their utmost to make your stay special and relaxing. Throughout the stay any and every request was addressed swiftly. Butler Ibrahim was very helpful and was very easy to communicate with. Any request was met with a smile and swiftly actioned. Beauriful resort with a unique feature of several combined islands accessible by boats or bridges. 7 different restaurants to choose from. Excellent coral nurseries, which attract every fish you can find around coral reefs. Very easy to get to from the airport via a 45 min speed boat ride

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: January 8, 2024

    10
    Fantastic resort in an exceptional location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Over Water Villa
    • Stayed 7 nights

    The only negative point was our transfer wasn’t until 4.00pm, we requested a late check out, but this is charged at 195$ which is a bit over the top. They do provide a seperate room and shower to get changed in near the reception and bar.

    From the moment we got off the boat transfer we were made to feel special, our host Jenny looked after us straight away. Jenny took us for a guided tour of the island, explained to us about the restaurants and any special events happening that week, if we needed to book any other restaurants we just had to text her, and she sorted it out. We were staying in a deluxe over water villa, the room was fantastic, very well equipped, and well laid out. The villa has direct access to the sea as well as very comfortable sun beds and a day bed. Unfortunately, the Wi-Fi in the rooms is very poor to the point of non-existent, I would expect better in a hotel of this standard. The quality and variety of food in the restaurants was amazing, we especially liked Baan Huraa and Cumin. There was an excellent variety of food available for breakfast, we loved the fresh fruit and pastry we were given while we waited to choose our breakfast. We booked the beach BBQ for one night, although this isn’t covered by the food package it was well worth the money. The food was amazing, the location, atmosphere and music made it one of our best nights of the holiday. We also loved Dhoni bar, we had lunch there most days, we were always served by Faz, who deserves a special mention. She always greeted us with a smile, a cold drink and cold towel. The bar man Champika also deserves a special mention, he would always have drink on the bar for us. If there wasn’t a cocktail on the menu my wife liked Champika would look it up and make it for her. We took out the drinks package for the 7 days we were there, I would strongly recommend taking this option for peace of mind. The beach was really well kept, the sunbeds were well spaced apart, each sunbed had a button for you to order drinks on the beach. The whole holiday experience was magical, and we will certainly be returning as soon as we can.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: November 26, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Over Water Pool Villa with Complimentary Shared Return Airport Transfers
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location 30min from the airport by speedboat and it’s included with my reservation, All restaurants I went to were great.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 1, 2023

    9.0
    Amazing stay in Anantara Veli
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Over Water Villa
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We had some little evacuation issues with our sinks in our bathroom but it was quickly fixed by the staff.

    Almost eveything was perfect : - The island is really beautiful & connected to the other family hotels so you have a lot to do - Our butler was very nice - All the restaurants are really good - The activities are amazing (special recommandation to swim with the nurse sharks)

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 12, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Over Water Villa
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very nice property, very beautiful view, this is very extraordinary

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 1, 2023

    9.0
    Is a dream island with white soft sand and beautiful greens and crystal waters
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Ocean Pool Villa
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The front ocean villas The sound of the crushing waves 😬

    The whole design

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: August 2, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Over Water Pool Villa with Complimentary Shared Return Airport Transfers
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The uncertainty around the food price cap

    The new villas are out of this world

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: July 26, 2023

    10
    Lovely and beautiful trip
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Over Water Villa with Complimentary Shared Return Airport Transfers
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Helpfull staff - tidy villas and clean - different kinds of food and delicious

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 4, 2023

    10
    A week in heaven.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Over Water Villa with Complimentary Shared Return Airport Transfers
    • Stayed 7 nights

    Well.. you're on a resort in the Maldives, so although it is worth it, the cost can run away with you if you're not mindful.

    Breakfast - Essentially, whatever your heart desires, they will provide it. Dinner - You have an array of options at your disposal between the 6 or 7 restaurants on the islands in addition to room service and the food from all of them is fantastic. Room - Luxurious room and bathroom on the water with steps leading straight into a snorkeler's dreamland. What more could you wish for..!?

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: April 27, 2023

    9.0
    A little bit of paradise
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Over Water Villa
    • Stayed 9 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Prices for meals had at restaurants not covered y half board seemed very high

    Beautiful island and staff cannot do enough to assist to your every need. Would definitely stay again

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: April 26, 2023

    10
    even though we came from far away we’ll definitely come back with friends and family
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Over Water Villa
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    nothing

    cleaned in an outstanding standard (twice a day) spacious neat and everything in very high quality

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: April 22, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Over Water Villa
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    - I found a nail in the sand on the beach (probably the remains of a tent structure after a private party that took place on the island) - be aware children are allowed on the island in the evening for dinner -compared to sistar island Dhigu, Veli has very small beach

    - peace, quiet and great privacy - modern, clean and spacious room - free snorkeling equipment - great brekfast

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: April 21, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Over Water Villa
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very beautiful property. Restaurants and breakfast are excellent. The landscape is perfectly

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: March 31, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Over Water Villa
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    this is a paradise and our host Rifau was so kind and warm welcoming since the day we arrived till the day we left. he made our stay so flawless. we love it ans we will be back

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: February 20, 2023

    9.0
    excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Over Water Villa
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    -

    clean and natural

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: February 15, 2023

    10
    Paradise
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Ocean Pool Villa
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Amazing resort ! Pure paradise. We just did our 6 day honeymoon at the Anantara Veli and it exceeded our expectations. Service was exceptional from the arrival until the end of our trip. The place looks beautiful, we stayed in ocean pool water villa and it looks even better in real life than on photos. Feruza was our villa host and she was excellent. Island it’s just dreamy and perfect place to switch off. We will definitely return to this resort. Worth every penny :)

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: February 13, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Over Water Villa
    • Stayed 7 nights

    On the first days we had moths in our room, but as soon as we told the staff they took care so we were not longer bothered by them.

    The resort is fantastic, the staff is extraordinary friendly and they did everything so we could be able to have an incredible stay in paradise. We swam with wild dolphins, which was a "once-in-a-lifetime-experience". Our Over-Water-Villa was super nice, we had Eagle Rays and a little reef shark swimming right below it.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: February 4, 2023

    9.0
    Didn’t want to leave
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Over Water Villa
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Advertised as adults only but kids are allowed in some restaurants after 6pm - we weren’t expecting this so the first night we were grumpy as we wanted a romantic dinner, but were seated between tables with kids and babies. Staff more than made up for this throughout the remainder of the week

    This place gets it right on so many levels - the staff, the choices of food if you use the other adjoining island (breakfast was exceptional in Cumin), the facilities and all being a 35 minute boat transfer from the airport

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: January 28, 2023

    9.0
    amazing !
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Over Water Villa
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    waiting abit long for anther people to arrive to get to the boat to the island

    amazing everything was perfect the food the stuff the vila host Feruza was lovely!

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: January 26, 2023

    10
    An incredible place to relax and enjoy some time away from a busy routine. Will certainly go back!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Over Water Villa
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Our stay was absolutely incredible. We were greeted with the lovely reception at the pier after a very comfortable short trip via speedboat. We then enjoyed the brand new beautiful, spacious and quiet over-water villa with a wonderful sunset view and private pool. Ibrahim was our host during our stay - he was always available when we needed him and exceeded with everything we asked for! From helping us get to places, sorting restaurant reservations, to giving us tips for snorkeling spots and having answers to all our Maldives-related questions. The resort and facilities were perfect - all restaurants were amazing, especially Baan Huura and Origami. Roshan and Sony at Origami truly made our night special. For people that like activities, there is more than enough to chose from. We really can't wait to be back. All in all a perfect place to stay and relax and enjoy time away from a busy time at home.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: January 22, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Over Water Villa
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    nothing, it was perfect

    Everything was amazing, we had a wonderful experience and didn’t want to leave. the resort is amazing and the fact that we had access to another 2 islands was great, you feel like there is a lot to explore and you never get bored, the staff were super friendly and made sure we are always enjoying our time and having a great stay.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: January 3, 2023

    10
    3 days in Paradise.fabulous
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Over Water Villa
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    good price is expensive

    clean , organisation, quick room service

    Stayed in January 2023

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