Name: Niva Velassaru Maldives
Address: South Male Atoll, 08350 Velassaru Island, Maldives, South Male Atoll, Kaafu Atoll, 08350, Maldives
Rating: 9.2

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Niva Velassaru Maldives

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Garden
Swimming pool
BBQ facilities
Free Wifi
Terrace
Bath
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Key card access

Niva Velassaru Maldives offers luxurious beachfront and over-water accommodations with uninterrupted ocean views. It features a wide range of water and adventure sports, as well as sunset cruises and yoga classes. Guests can enjoy relaxing spa treatments in over-water pavilions, or hop on a Maldivian boat and watch the crew demonstrate traditional fishing methods. Resort facilities include a fitness center, tennis court and infinity pool with the view of the beach and the ocean. Chinese speaking staff is available for assistance. Featuring wooden ceilings and floors for a tropical atmosphere, the bungalows and villas at Velassaru have air conditioning and ceiling fans. Each room is equipped with a flat-screen TV, international TV channels and DVD player. Some rooms also come with Nespresso machine and wine chiller. The private bathroom comes with L'Occitane bath products, beach bags and slippers. A wide variety of international specialties are prepared at Velassaru’s 5 restaurants, including fresh contemporary sea food, Japanese, international and grill pan Indian options. The 2 beach bars serve cocktails and wines. In-villa or private island dining can also be arranged. Niva Velassaru Maldives is a 25-minute speedboat ride from Male International Airport.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)
Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

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

Activities:

Tennis court
Fitness center
Fishing

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Availability

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Room Type	Number of guests
Water Villa 1 full bed
Beach Villa with Pool 1 full bed
Water Bungalow with Pool 1 full bed
Deluxe Villa 1 full bed
Water Villa with Pool 1 full bed
Deluxe Villa With Pool 1 full bed
Pool Villa 1 full bed
Water Suite 1 full bed
Two-Bedroom Villa 2 full beds

Sustainability

This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.

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Guest reviews

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See what guests loved the most:

Mats

United States

“Beautiful water and beaches, great pool, great food and very service minded staff.”

Iuliia

United Arab Emirates

“The view from my room - it’s so peaceful and private. The beach is wonderful, the colors of the water are mesmerizing. The staff is so nice, very helpful and friendly. The buffet was delicious.”

Ahmad

Singapore

“Not too far neither too near from the airport and pretty nice location with great and helpful staffs with a variety of restaurants to eat and chill while staying there.”

Casey

United States

“We stayed four nights in the Water Suite (amazing!) and were impressed by how thoughtfully designed the villa was. The terrace, infinity pool, and outdoor rain shower created a true sense of seclusion, and the overwater setting felt calm and...”

Samer

United Arab Emirates

“Clean, well kept, nice beaches… everything looked perfect”

Arlet

Qatar

“The property is gorgeous! It's what they say Maldives will look like; absolutely beautiful with its turquoise water and fine white sand. You will have everything you need and just have the best time of your life. The staff are wonderful,...”

Mariia

United Arab Emirates

“I loved the staff and the hospitality of the workers at resort . They made the stay pleasant . Big thank you to our sweet room cleaner who checked upon us daily . Unfortunately I didn’t ask his name . The rooms were clean , AC worked perfectly ,...”

United Arab Emirates

“The size of the Island and the distance from the main city the rooms and the food”

Aljohara

Saudi Arabia

“I was really impressed by how clean and well-organized everything is at Velassaru. Every detail feels thoughtfully planned and perfectly arranged. The resort suits both solo travelers and couples, with a wide range of facilities and activities —...”

Orson

United Arab Emirates

“Truly feels like a slice of paradise—crystal-clear waters, endless white sands, and the kind of serenity you wish could last forever.” 🌴🌊🌞”

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site

Vela

Cuisine
International
Open for
Breakfast • Dinner
Ambience
Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern
Dietary options
Halal • Kosher • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Resort facilities at Niva Velassaru Maldives

Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

House rules

Niva Velassaru Maldives takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM

Check-out

Until 12:00 PM

Cancellation/ prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 years

Crib upon request

Free

2 - 11 years

Extra bed upon request

$88.70 per child, per night

12+ years

Extra bed upon request

$113.34 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.

Accepted payment methods

Cash

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

The property can be reached by a private and a shared speedboat.

Private Speedboat Transfers:

From August 1, 2025 to October 31, 2026 the charges are as follows:

- Adult: USD 425 per boat per way, with a maximum of 6 people.

- Child: USD 425 per boat per way, with a maximum of 6 people. This rate is not included in the booking price and will be charged additionally.

Shared Speedboat Transfers:

From August 1, 2025 to October 31, 2026 the charges are as follows:

- Adult (13 years and above): USD 187.

- Child (2–12 years): USD 93.5 per child. This rate is not included in the booking price and will be charged additionally.

Please share your flight details with the property at least 72 hours before your arrival to secure your seat(s) for the transfer. The resort will arrange for a 25-minute round trip with a speedboat transfer to the resort from Male International Airport.

The property can only be reached by a speedboat.

Please note that a Green Tax of USD 12 per child, per night is applicable additionally.

Children aged 12 years and above will be considered adults at Velassaru Maldives.

Please note that Velassaru does not allow third party transfer arrangement. Therefore, all guests are required to use the speedboat transfer service provided by the resort.

Resort will be in touch with the guest once booking is confirmed in order to proceed with payment and to provide further information guests may require. Our Proforma invoicing team will send a link of Internet Payment Gateway where you can settle the payment online. It accepts payment in USD, EUR and GBP currencies. (Major currencies are exchangeable at reception). In the event of cancelation, taxes will be charged on top of the cancelation fee.

Niva Velassaru Maldives