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 31 Dec '24 to receive up to 15% off the accommodation cost between 1 Nov '24–17 Oct '25.
Any applicable offers have been calculated into the prices shown. Offers may not be combinable. Blackout dates apply. Terms and conditions apply.
Booking Bonus: Book by 15 Dec '24 to receive up to 5% off the accommodation cost between 12 Nov–23 Dec '24, when staying in a Water Villa with Pool.
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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Paradise!
Nov 14, 2024986reemap
We have finished our 5 day stay in Varu by Atmosphere and I have to say this holiday was magical. Varu is paradise, beautiful people, great food & drink and relaxing!
To start off with the exceptional Service from Ashila and especially Hemant (FNB staff) who made us bespoke cocktails to cater our needs, made us feel at home. We felt special and…
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We have finished our 5 day stay in Varu by Atmosphere and I have to say this holiday was magical. Varu is paradise, beautiful people, great food & drink and relaxing!
To start off with the exceptional Service from Ashila and especially Hemant (FNB staff) who made us bespoke cocktails to cater our needs, made us feel at home. We felt special and valued like VIP guests. Hemant was so attentive, he would never let us drinks be empty, always noticing small details.
A special shout out to the chefs Gurpreet and Kaushik, who made us personalised off menu food, nothing was too big or too small. The paneer makhani was some of the best we have had!
Antarika (FNB staff) was always smiling, greeting us with her warm and generous smile, made us feel at home! She remembered our room number even before we did! Exceptional english grammar!
Finally out host Aida, no request was too much, very attentive, and very helpful. She greeted us with our names and we were so shocked. She provided such a perfect and personalised service.
Spongey was a bubble of joy, very knowledgeable on our snorkling excursion and made us feel very safe.
The stay was unforgettable and it is a incredible resort. The whole team went above and beyond and exceeded all expectations.
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Private dinner @ Varu
Nov 13, 2024Aadil S
Amazing service by Aflah and chef, friendly staff and great food. The set up was romantic and the view was stunning and scenic. I would recommend the private bbq to anyone who is looking to visit the Maldives as it is a memorable experience for couples!
Varu took the thinking of planning for an unforgettable stay
Nov 13, 2024AngiesTALos Angeles, California
We had the most amazing time at VARU. The water was the most beautiful shade of turquoise and it was calm and inviting. If you're thinking about going, I highly recommend staying in an overwater villa... you will never forget the experience! We swam with all kinds of colorful fish straight from our "back porch" and even met a few sharks and rays.…
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We had the most amazing time at VARU. The water was the most beautiful shade of turquoise and it was calm and inviting. If you're thinking about going, I highly recommend staying in an overwater villa... you will never forget the experience! We swam with all kinds of colorful fish straight from our "back porch" and even met a few sharks and rays.
Their all inclusive package really takes the thinking out of planning. Your schedule is filled with activities and spa treatments as soon as you arrive... from snorkeling to sea fishing to a massage at the spa, everything was taken care of and planned for in the package.
What really made the trip special was the staff - Abdul Raman at the dive center, Jay in housekeeping, Ashila at Bay Rouge, and Nalin at Charcoal were all incredible and took care to make sure I had an amazing time during our stay.
The massage at ELENA was also really special, with a floor window that looks directly at the fishes swimming beneath you while getting your massage.
I cannot recommend the Atmosphere group enough. I can't wait to come back to check-out their other resorts!
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Absolutely incredible resort - true paradise
Nov 12, 2024adsurreySurreysurrey
Absolutely incredible holiday in paradise!
Every step of our holiday was so seamless and easy from the minute we were met at the airport by the Varu team! Speedboat transfer so easy & such a helpful friendly team onboard, check in is completed on the speedboat so when you arrive at Varu island you can start your holiday immediately with no…
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Absolutely incredible holiday in paradise!
Every step of our holiday was so seamless and easy from the minute we were met at the airport by the Varu team! Speedboat transfer so easy & such a helpful friendly team onboard, check in is completed on the speedboat so when you arrive at Varu island you can start your holiday immediately with no lengthy check in process! Loved this, so well thought of.
The team at VARU go way above & beyond to accommodate any of your needs, they are genuinely friendly and so helpful & really make your holiday one to remember.
Heni is brilliant! She goes out of her way to ensure you have the best holiday
Barsha so friendly, welcoming & attentive
Ashil superb barman! Very friendly
Rafeek was so welcoming! Anything we needed he went out of his was to help us.
The food is superb! Freshly made with such a fabulous choice everyday, the curries are out of this world, Indian authentic breakfasts everyday absolutely delicious.
Facilites are so well thought of, they literally have thought of everything, you really are in paradise!
Beach & pool areas so clean with crystal clear water and views
Beach villas beautiful
Water villas stunning
Varu plan was really good, included unmotorised water sports, sunset cruise which my girls really enjoyed
45 minute treatment also included I had the massage which was amazing with beautiful views.
Only small issue was night time the resort is very dark and it’s quite hard to find your way back, more lighting & signposts would be good.
We cannot wait to go back! My family did not want to leave the VARU island resort.
True Paradise in every aspect
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Amazing trip
Nov 10, 2024A S
Across the board the entire staff are incredible. Definitely loved the ease of access and activities that kept days filled with options.
The Charcoal team and bar staff are top notch and go out of there way to make sure you are taken care of. Highly recommend.
Paradise!