VARU by Atmosphere

Maldives, Indian Ocean

Virgin rating

Water Suite
Beach Villa with Pool
Beach Villa with Pool
Beach Villa with Pool
Beach Villa with Pool
Water Villa with Pool
Water Villa with Pool
Water Villa with Pool
Family Villas
Family Beach Villa with Pool
Family Villa
Majilis Suite
Majilis Suite
Majilis Suite
Majilis Suite
Majilis Suite
Majilis Suite
Spa
Beach Villas
Lime and Chilli
Kaage
Lime and Chilli
Water Suite
Water Suite
Water Suite
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Water Suite
Beach Villa with Pool
Beach Villa with Pool
Beach Villa with Pool
Beach Villa with Pool
Water Villa with Pool
Water Villa with Pool
Water Villa with Pool
Family Villas
Family Beach Villa with Pool
Family Villa
Majilis Suite
Majilis Suite
Majilis Suite
Majilis Suite
Majilis Suite
Majilis Suite
Spa
Beach Villas
Lime and Chilli
Kaage
Lime and Chilli
Water Suite
Water Suite
Water Suite

The hotel

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.

  • Booking Bonus: Book by 30 Sep '24 to receive up to 15% off the accommodation cost for travel between 01 May - 30 Sep '24. Terms and conditions apply. Any applicable offers have been calculated into the prices shown. Offers may not be combinable. Blackout dates apply. 
  • Booking Bonus: Book by 31 Aug '24 to receive up to 10% off the accommodation cost between 01 Nov '24–17 Oct '25.  

    Terms and conditions apply. Any applicable offers have been calculated into the prices shown. Offers may not be combinable. Blackout dates apply. 

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. 

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Jul 15, 2024 祥万 恒

Thank you, Bella. You always treated us so well and it was a great help. The sea was beautiful and the other staff were also very kind and I was happy. Thank you, JAY, for always keeping the room clean. It was a truly wonderful honeymoon. I want to come again.
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Jul 14, 2024 Companion10006931294

The island is great and the staff were very nice to us. Im the Spa Dewi and Sarita treated us to a lovely massage. The villa is very comfortable and the views of the ocean are spectacular. We had dinner at Kaage and Aagy was very helpful! It was a good way to get to know food from the Maldives.
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Jul 14, 2024 I P Leicester, United Kingdom

First time at a spa. For someone that isn't a fan of this sort of thing, Arjun was more than understanding and kind in his approach and pressure application of back, shoulders and neck massage. After treatment one feels calm, relaxed, rejuvenate and re-energised. I think I like it and may be a convert into a spa lover. Thank you!
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Jul 13, 2024 Mr F

I would like to thank the hotel for the wonderful honeymoon that we were able to share with my partner on this wonderful island. I'll start with the fact that everything was great, from check-in to the hotel and ending with check-out. There are amazing specialists working on the island, ready to solve any of your problems, find a compromise and… Read more
I would like to thank the hotel for the wonderful honeymoon that we were able to share with my partner on this wonderful island. I'll start with the fact that everything was great, from check-in to the hotel and ending with check-out. There are amazing specialists working on the island, ready to solve any of your problems, find a compromise and organize a storm of many new emotions for you. Special thanks are expressed to the coordinator, who always accommodated us and took great care of us - Arsham. You are a legend! Read less
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Jul 12, 2024 Furkan A

We loved the nature and the ocean of the hotel. We had the experience of staying in the beach villa with pool and overwater villa. The rooms are really spacious and the concept fascinates itself. As for the employees, they are really friendly and they listen to you and try to produce solutions. I especially want to thank Suahip, Milon, Sonu, Muaz,… Read more
We loved the nature and the ocean of the hotel. We had the experience of staying in the beach villa with pool and overwater villa. The rooms are really spacious and the concept fascinates itself. As for the employees, they are really friendly and they listen to you and try to produce solutions. I especially want to thank Suahip, Milon, Sonu, Muaz, Aisware and Heni who made our vacation better and more fun, they welcomed us with a smiling face at every meal, played very well with our baby, took care of us and supported us in every way. Read less