Just a 25-minute seaplane transfer from the airport is Vilamendhoo Island Resort & Spa, the idyllic setting for your Maldivian adventure. This beautiful, unspoiled island with lush vegetation and pure white sand is surrounded by a crystal-clear lagoon, ideal for snorkelling, and divers will be in their element in the incredible house reef - one of the few places in the world where you’ll find a year-round aggregation of whale sharks! There’s something for everyone here, with adults-only and family-friendly areas that make sure everyone has the perfect spot to unwind, as well as exciting restaurants to discover. What do you fancy, live teppanyaki, or a meal cooked on hot volcanic rocks? Amazingly, those are both options here. You’re sure to have an unforgettable time.
Amenities
Kayaking
Scuba Diving
Snorkelling
Bar
Fitness Centre/Gym
Internet Access
Restaurant
Spa
Swimming Pool
Beachfront location
Where is it
In South Ari atoll, 88km south of Malé. Transfer time from Velana International Airport: 25 minutes by seaplane (remember to pack light for the seaplane transfer as luggage allowance is 20kg plus 5kg hand luggage, per person).
Hotel information
184 rooms, all Maldivian inspired with king-sized beds, air conditioning, a fully stocked minibar, open-air bathroom with modern amenities, cable TV, tea/coffee-making facilities, and a personal safe.
Garden Rooms are nestled in the natural island gardens, with a private porch, privacy screen between each room and easy access to the island’s facilities. With 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults and 1 child, or 3 adults.
Full Board: Inclusive of breakfast, lunch and dinner served in the buffet restaurants.
All-Inclusive Plus Package: includes the following
- Buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner in either Funama Restaurant (for guests staying in Garden Rooms and Beach Villas) or Ahima Restaurant (for guests staying in Jacuzzi Beach Villas and Jacuzzi Water Villas)
- Snack menu served at Bonthi Bar and Sunset Bar from 11.00-22.00
- 20% discount on all food items at Asian Wok or the Hot Rock (not valid for special events or teppanyaki)
- Dine Around Option of one 3-course set menu for Lunch and Dinner in the Asian Wok (pre-booking required, subject to space and availability)
- Unlimited alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages (including bottled water, soft drinks, coffee and tea, smoothies and milkshakes, draught beer, wine, house spirits, and cocktails and mocktails made with house spirits)
- Mini-bar with a selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, plus snacks (refilled once per day)
- One 1/2 bottle of champagne per room per stay
- 20% discount off selected spa treatments taken during the first two days of your stay (subject to space availability)
- Activities included as per schedule: one Sunset Cruise; one 1/2 hour group snorkelling lesson (equipment not included); one Dhangethi Island Excursion; one 1/2 hour group windsurfing lesson (equipment included); one 1/2 hour group tennis lesson (equipment included); free use of Fitness Centre; daytime use of tennis, volleyball and badminton courts; table tennis, billiards, snooker, darts and football; free use of kayaks and windsurfers; free group yoga session at Duniye Spa.
Please note: guests will be required to sign all food and beverage bills, except buffet meals. No charges will be posted to your hotel account for the benefits included in your All-Inclusive Plus Package. Charges not included must be paid upon checkout.
Beach Villas are detached villas just a few steps from the shore, with a private furnished porch perfect for enjoying the fantastic ocean view. With 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults and 2 children, or 3 adults.
Jacuzzi Beach Villas offer Maldivian inspired beach living with views of the lagoon, private sundeck and Jacuzzi for two, with a private walled-in outdoor area. These villas are located in the adults’ only area and exclusively for guest over 18. With 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults.
Jacuzzi Water Villas are over-water villas with a private sundeck, with stairs leading into the sea. These villas are exclusively for guests aged 18 years and older. With 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults.
Two buffet restaurants: Funama (open air, family friendly) and Ahima (adults-only). A la carte restaurants: Asian Wok Restaurant and Bar (with live teppanyaki station) and Hot Rocks (meals prepared on hot volcanic rocks). Snacks served at bars. Bonthi Bar (with overwater wooden deck), Boashi Bar (ice cream and smoothies available) and Sunset Bar (adults only).
Three pools, including a child’s wading pool. House reef, great for diving and snorkelling (snorkelling equipment available to hire*). Fun dives* for certified divers. Diving courses*. Non-motorised water sports* including stand up paddle board, kayaks and windsurfing. Catamaran sailing*. Award-winning Duniye Spa, offering traditional and modern treatments. Children’s play area, close to family-friendly Boashi Bar.
*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 18.
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4 days in paradise
Nov 14, 2024Ronan FDublin, Ireland
Second time in villamendhoo and paradise is an overused term but one that's accurate here. After a week on a diving liveaboard we spent 4 days relaxing on the island. Beach villa, with our own private sun loungers and a30 second walk straight into the sea and snorkeling or free diving the house reef wall. Evenings at the sunset bar watching the…
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Second time in villamendhoo and paradise is an overused term but one that's accurate here. After a week on a diving liveaboard we spent 4 days relaxing on the island. Beach villa, with our own private sun loungers and a30 second walk straight into the sea and snorkeling or free diving the house reef wall. Evenings at the sunset bar watching the sun go down sipping Maldivian Punch or Green Gardens and hopping in the pool to collect down.
Great dive centre with great staff and facilities and a house reef that's well worth diving even if you don't do any of the boat dives.
Best thing though is the food in the restaurants, both the variety on each day and between different days, and the quality.
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What a great resort!
Nov 14, 2024peter dJersey, United Kingdom
Had a wonderful time celebrating our wedding anniversary at Vilamendhoo. 5th time in the Maldives each at a different resort.
Accomodation in jacuzzi beach villa was spacious and beautifully presented. We were also fortunate to be upgraded to a water villa for the last 2 days which was both unexpected & fantastic..
The food and drinks were…
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Had a wonderful time celebrating our wedding anniversary at Vilamendhoo. 5th time in the Maldives each at a different resort.
Accomodation in jacuzzi beach villa was spacious and beautifully presented. We were also fortunate to be upgraded to a water villa for the last 2 days which was both unexpected & fantastic..
The food and drinks were great and the service was excellent across the resort from all staff.
The reef was full of life and easy to access for snorkelling. we saw black and white tipped sharks, Hawksbill turtles, spotted eagle ray, stingray, moray eels, napoleon, lion fish and an abundance of smaller reef fish.
Would thoroughly recommend.
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Heaven on Earth
Nov 11, 2024Karl N
Perfect location good food great staff and fab diving. An island resort ew have visited 5 times now and are planning to return 2025 to include Halloween. Never seen a resort get so into Halloween - all common areas dressed to high standard even the Thursday night band (who were very good) got into the spirit.
Fabulous Vilamendhoo!
Oct 31, 2024Claire G
Fantastic holiday to Vilamendhoo resort and spa! A great meet and greet at the airport and welcome with clapping and drums from the staff is a special touch, really starts off the holiday on a high!
We stayed in a water villa which was perfect! The island is a good size for us - you can walk end to end in 20 minutes. The restaurant we dined at…
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Fantastic holiday to Vilamendhoo resort and spa! A great meet and greet at the airport and welcome with clapping and drums from the staff is a special touch, really starts off the holiday on a high!
We stayed in a water villa which was perfect! The island is a good size for us - you can walk end to end in 20 minutes. The restaurant we dined at offered a great selection of food with attentive staff. We particularly enjoyed the house reef being so close to the beach, it only took a few minutes to swim to the corals and drop off - the amount of fish species we saw was amazing - we snorkelled the length of the island everyday! The bars are very relaxed in the evening along with the entertainment. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend.
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Fab water villa
Oct 29, 2024penlanspiceSkewen, United Kingdom
Truly loved our stay at Villamendhoo.
We stayed in a water villa and it was perfect, bed was very comfortable, room was always very clean, lots of storage, juccuzi was a great bonus.
The snorkeling really is an asset to this resort, excellent variety right from the beach.
Restaurant was buffet style and was generally OK, breakfast was the best…
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Truly loved our stay at Villamendhoo.
We stayed in a water villa and it was perfect, bed was very comfortable, room was always very clean, lots of storage, juccuzi was a great bonus.
The snorkeling really is an asset to this resort, excellent variety right from the beach.
Restaurant was buffet style and was generally OK, breakfast was the best meal of the day.
We would definitely return to this resort.
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4 days in paradise
