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Imagine this - waking up in a private piece of paradise in the Indian Ocean, surrounded by palm trees and soft white sand. You don't need to imagine that when you're at VARU. But it's not just about spending your days relaxing in the warm sun by the pool or on the beach, you can spend your days trying out the action-filled water sports, snorkelling on the two included excursions per day you can take a dive and see the wonderful sea life as many times as you like. All of that is topped off with a choice of 4 restaurants including 3 fine dining options, such as Kaage the award winning Maldivian restaurant, NU serving Mediterranean Sea Food and Charcoal Beach Grill all part of the plan based on length of stay, plus luxury spa treatments included based on length of stay and more. And that's before you step into your own private villa, complete with your own pool if you wish. Staying with the family, then upgrade to one of the magnificent Majlis Suite Villas, complete with 3 bedrooms and private pool and garden.
Amenities
Snorkelling
Tennis
Windsurfing
Babysitting service
Honeymoon
Bar
Internet Access
No Smoking
Restaurant
Room Service
Safety Deposit Box
Swimming Pool
Where is it
Situated in North Male Atoll. Speedboat transfer time from Male International airport: 40 minutes, operating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Hotel information
108 villas and suites, all with private terrace, TV, bathrobes and slippers, beach bag, complimentary WiFi access, mini-bar and wine fridge (replenished daily), and tea/coffee-making facilities. Beach Villas are 75sqm and are located overlooking the beach, with an open-air bathroom, and 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 3 people.
VARU Plan includes: breakfast, lunch and dinner. Premium brands of spirits, beer, cocktails and wines at Bay Rouge, Lime & Chili, and three speciality restaurants: Charcoal, Nü and Kaagé. Champagne welcome drink on arrival. In-villa mini-bar stocked with beer, soft beverages, and a selection of snacks as well as an exclusive wine chiller – replenished daily. Gala dinners every Friday at Lime & Chilli with food, cocktails and beverages, and live entertainment. Themed brunches and live cooking stations. Full access to the Sports and Recreation Centre, with weekly activities including yoga and pilates. Complimentary use of non-motorized water sports, snorkelling equipment, and two snorkelling excursions daily (on pre-registration basis, weather permitting). Complimentary excursion (sunset cruise or stargazing cruise) and sunset fishing trip (once per stay, for stays of four or more nights only, terms and conditions apply). One complimentary 45-minute spa treatment (applicable for adults over the age of 15 years only, only valid on stays of four or more nights). 20% discount on first two regular dives (on pre-registration basis, weather permitting).
Please note: dining in the speciality restaurants is dependent on the length of stay. For a stay of 3 nights: one meal per stay, 4-5 nights: two meals per stay, 6-7 nights: three meals, and 8-10 nights: four meals per stay.
Please note: all-inclusive ceases at 11am on the day of departure.
Room upgrades
Beach Villas with Pool are 90sqm and are on the beachfront, with a private pool on the verandah, an open-air bathroom and 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 3 people.
Water Villas are 93sqm and are located on the water with steps down into the lagoon, a glass-enclosed rain shower and bathtub with views of the lagoon, and 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.
Water Villas with Pool are as above, but have a 10 square metre private pool on the deck, with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.
Two Bedroom Beach Villas are located near the Lime & Chili Restaurant, just steps away the beach. Ideal for families with 2 king-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults and 2 children or 3 adults and 3 children, or 2 adults and 4 children.
Two Bedroom Beach Villas with Pool are 170sqm and are on the beachfront, with a private beach garden, a private pool on the verandah, an open-air bathroom and 2 king-size beds, sleeping 4 adults and 2 children or 3 adults and 3 children, or 2 adults + 4 children.
Water Suite with Pool is 155sqm and is located on the water at the end of a wooden jetty with uninterrupted sunset views, with steps down into the lagoon, private pool on the deck, glass-enclosed rain shower and bathtub with views of the lagoon, and 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.
Majlis Suite is 329sqm and is located on the beach front with a private terrace opening out to the beach, 45-metre private plunge pool, a separate living and dining room and mini-library, two bathrooms, and 2 king-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults and 2 children, or 3 adults and 3 children, or 2 adults and 4 children.
LIME & CHILI (International buffet restaurant with live cooking stations, open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner), NÜ (over-water à la carte Mediterranean seafood restaurant, open for lunch on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Dinner every day except Friday), CHARCOAL (à la carte beach grill, open for dinner every day except Friday), KAAGÉ (Maldivian cuisine, open for lunch on Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday, and dinner every day except Friday), BAY ROUGE (pool bar open for drinks throughout the day, serving snacks daily from 4.00pm-6.00pm).
Daily DJ music or live entertainment. Engaging events organised on a weekly or seasonal basis. Indian Ocean Gala Dinner every Friday, and themed brunch on Tuesdays with live music and performances.
Outdoor swimming pool. ELENA over-water spa* with a range of treatments*, single use steam sauna pod, saltwater infinity pool, salon, and relaxation area. Air-conditioned gym. Yoga. Pilates. Snorkelling, windsurfing (guests must clear a windsurfing competence check), kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding, sailing, and water bikes. Motorised water sports*. PADI certified scuba diving*. Tennis court, beach volleyball, badminton, table tennis (floodlighting*), billiards. On The Move Kids Club.
Complimentary WiFi access. Concierge.
*Denotes local charge.
Please note: to ensure our customer's safety, we are unable to offer over water accommodation to children under the age of 12.
Based on 4382 reviews
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Unforgettable Maldivian vacation
Nov 1, 2024Mary Grace P
The water villa with pool is just amazing. The view is so relaxing and wonderful. The room is huge and clean. The people are so nice and helpful - especially Bella, Shamim (cleaning service), and all the people that works at Chili and Lime - they made our stay extra special! We will never forget it. We intend to go back and make more memories at…
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The water villa with pool is just amazing. The view is so relaxing and wonderful. The room is huge and clean. The people are so nice and helpful - especially Bella, Shamim (cleaning service), and all the people that works at Chili and Lime - they made our stay extra special! We will never forget it. We intend to go back and make more memories at this luxurious resort. Highly recommend.
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A wonderful stay.
Nov 1, 2024Sightseer36448824853Wagga Wagga, Australia
We had a wonderful stay.
Our host Raqeeb and our housekeeper Malek really made our stay incredible. Nothing was to much to ask for.
The specialty restaurants were very nice and in particular the Maldivian experience at Kaage is one I will never forget.
All of the wait staff were friendly and helpful.
Definitely a holiday to remember.
Thankyou…
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We had a wonderful stay.
Our host Raqeeb and our housekeeper Malek really made our stay incredible. Nothing was to much to ask for.
The specialty restaurants were very nice and in particular the Maldivian experience at Kaage is one I will never forget.
All of the wait staff were friendly and helpful.
Definitely a holiday to remember.
Thankyou Varu.
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10/10
Oct 31, 2024ä¸è§€ 陳
Whether it is the view of the bar near the seaside, the fish ecology in the shallow waters, or the 5 days and 4 nights in a sea view room in the resort, it is very comfortable and pleasant.
Although there was no very timely housekeeping service, when there was a sudden heavy downpour one night, our honeymoon dinner was moved to the room and we…
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Whether it is the view of the bar near the seaside, the fish ecology in the shallow waters, or the 5 days and 4 nights in a sea view room in the resort, it is very comfortable and pleasant.
Although there was no very timely housekeeping service, when there was a sudden heavy downpour one night, our honeymoon dinner was moved to the room and we had dinner on the balcony by the sea lagoon. The highlight was that there was no extra charge. It was really nice. intimate.
Furthermore, I have to mention that the gym is adequate for people who are familiar with free weights and doing strength and conditioning in remaining an easy level of training during the vacation. And the fitness instructors over there are very friendly and professional, I’ve had a personal training with Winston for basic CrossFit at the gym which is wonderful.
If I have the chance to go on vacation again, VARU will still be one of my first choices.
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Honeymoon
Oct 30, 2024Noelle P
Me and my husband stayed at VARU for our honeymoon and stayed in an overwater villa! We had a great and relaxing time! Our host Mazey was wonderful and very attentive, as was our villa attendant Nafis! Nafis checked in with us twice a day (morning and evening) to see if we needed anything! The food at the buffet was pretty good, had different…
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Me and my husband stayed at VARU for our honeymoon and stayed in an overwater villa! We had a great and relaxing time! Our host Mazey was wonderful and very attentive, as was our villa attendant Nafis! Nafis checked in with us twice a day (morning and evening) to see if we needed anything! The food at the buffet was pretty good, had different options everyday. Out of the 3 a la carte restaurants, NU was our favorite! Overall we had a great trip and definitely recommend this resort!
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Honeymoon celebration
Oct 27, 2024Jessica F
Amazing stay. We celebrated our honeymoon and chose the Varu plan at the Water Villa. It was an excellent plan that allowed us to try a bit of everything… restaurants, excursions, massage, unlimited drinks and a bit of Maldivian culture. The Cuban band was wonderful, they make the night magical. Thank you again to the team for making our honeymoon…
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Amazing stay. We celebrated our honeymoon and chose the Varu plan at the Water Villa. It was an excellent plan that allowed us to try a bit of everything… restaurants, excursions, massage, unlimited drinks and a bit of Maldivian culture. The Cuban band was wonderful, they make the night magical. Thank you again to the team for making our honeymoon memorable.
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Unforgettable Maldivian vacation