Vilamendhoo Resort & Spa

Maldives, Indian Ocean

Virgin rating

Sunset bar
Garden Room
Garden Room
Garden Room
Garden Room
Funama
Beach Villa
Jacuzzi Beach Villa
Ahima
Jacuzzi Beach Villa
Jacuzzi Water Villa
Jacuzzi Water Villa
Sunset bar
Garden Room
Garden Room
Garden Room
Garden Room
Funama
Beach Villa
Jacuzzi Beach Villa
Ahima
Jacuzzi Beach Villa
Jacuzzi Water Villa
Jacuzzi Water Villa

The hotel

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 Malé 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

194 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)

- One lunch or one dinner at Asian Wok restaurant for every 5-night stay (pre-booking required, not valid for special events)

- 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.

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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Jul 13, 2024 Duncan J

Our first time to Maldives but the experience was made easy by Vilamendhoo's excellent service and attention to detail. Although a family resort, we chose an adults only water villa with a similar adults only restaurant and bar. This was perfect for us - the water villas are not child friendly but have fantastic views and direct access to the… Read more
Our first time to Maldives but the experience was made easy by Vilamendhoo's excellent service and attention to detail. Although a family resort, we chose an adults only water villa with a similar adults only restaurant and bar. This was perfect for us - the water villas are not child friendly but have fantastic views and direct access to the shallows/house reef. The AC worked perfectly so we slept well. Snorkelling on the house reef was wonderful and the boat excursions well run: we lucked out on whale sharks but snorkelled with manta rays! Food and service were superb. The seaplane transfer worked well and was a great experience. Read less
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Jul 7, 2024 V4173SSchrisb Isle of Wight, United Kingdom

This place is heaven, where do I start? The transfer with the seaplane was amazing and I was so excited, the views wow! The greeting from staff that come and meet you was so friendly. This was our third visit it felt just like coming home, checking in was so easy, cold towel and a drink then a few questions and you’re on your way to your… Read more
This place is heaven, where do I start? The transfer with the seaplane was amazing and I was so excited, the views wow! The greeting from staff that come and meet you was so friendly. This was our third visit it felt just like coming home, checking in was so easy, cold towel and a drink then a few questions and you’re on your way to your room which is a lovely walk across the island - so beautiful. It doesn’t matter what villa type you have it’s all perfect. Now the reef, amazing snorkelling. My wife snorkelled twice or three times a day there was so much to see and photograph. The spa wow! just try it, it’s so relaxing the girls are so knowledgeable and de stress you it’s a great way to start your holiday. The food is great, my wife is vegan, you just need to speak to the chef and he will show you a separate menu for vegans, she was well catered for as was I, the food is out of this world . The staff - I have never met such lovely friendly, knowledgeable people in all my life, from the management to the housekeeping, waiting staff, and dive centre, all so helpful and funny , they feel like old friends and we had such laughs . The island was so clean. As you can tell I love this Island and its staff. I would highly recommend you visit this island . Thank you Vilamendhoo for great service, hospitality, friendliest staff and for the great memories . We will return, where else can you go once you have Vilamendhoo in your blood. Chris & Victoria Thank you so much . Chris & Victoria Read less
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Jul 6, 2024 maldivesfinder

Vilamendhoo managed to perfectly fill the role of both being a private and intimate place, while also feeling just large and systemized enough that we felt that everything was constantly under control and well managed. For safety-maniacs like ourselves, that’s a plus, but we can also see why someone would find it less charming. Vilamendhoo’s… Read more
Vilamendhoo managed to perfectly fill the role of both being a private and intimate place, while also feeling just large and systemized enough that we felt that everything was constantly under control and well managed. For safety-maniacs like ourselves, that’s a plus, but we can also see why someone would find it less charming. Vilamendhoo’s house reef is seriously incredible. It covers a large amount of the island, which means that there is always something new to see each day, like a choose-your-own-snorkeling-adventure. We spotted lots of different marine life, and the coral reef by itself is also very alive and beautiful. Despite catching wind that the island was about 80% booked when we were staying there, it never felt crowded in any way. There were always plenty of seats, lounge-chairs, sun-chairs and whatnot available at every bar, lounge, and pool, as well as attentive staff who never seemed too busy or distracted. Everything was just nice and calm. Bring more sunscreen than you think you’ll need (it is, naturally, expensive to purchase on the island - though very nice to have the option, just in case). Read less
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Jul 3, 2024 filippo n

We had a wonderful holiday in Vilamendhoo. The island is really beautiful, clean, quiet and just the right size. The Resort is very nice, with spacious, beautiful, functional rooms and beautiful bathrooms. The cleanliness of the rooms and bathrooms was exceptional, thanks to the truly efficient staff. The pool was also beautiful (we didn't use the… Read more
We had a wonderful holiday in Vilamendhoo. The island is really beautiful, clean, quiet and just the right size. The Resort is very nice, with spacious, beautiful, functional rooms and beautiful bathrooms. The cleanliness of the rooms and bathrooms was exceptional, thanks to the truly efficient staff. The pool was also beautiful (we didn't use the one for adults only, because we had a child). The gym was also nice. The quality of the buffets for breakfast, lunch and dinner was excellent, with good, special food and a very wide choice. A round of applause for the waiter who looked after us, really good, nice, kind and very professional. The after-dinner activities were nice. And then the reef...we had already been to the Maldives, but we hadn't found such a beautiful reef, large enough to walk around, full of fish (we saw turtles, sharks, eagle rays etc... practically in front of the room...) and with corals still in good health, despite the difficulties, in this sense, related to the warming of the waters suffered by the entire Maldives. What can I say, truly a wonderful holiday. Read less
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Jul 2, 2024 866grahamh Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom

Our 4th visit to Vilamendhoo did not disappoint. We decided to return to celebrate our golden wedding anniversary (a special occasion in a special place) and were overwhelmed by the special treatment we received. Nothing was too much trouble and the attention to detail was outstanding. We cannot recommend highly enough. Having previously visited… Read more
Our 4th visit to Vilamendhoo did not disappoint. We decided to return to celebrate our golden wedding anniversary (a special occasion in a special place) and were overwhelmed by the special treatment we received. Nothing was too much trouble and the attention to detail was outstanding. We cannot recommend highly enough. Having previously visited in January/February, we were apprehensive about visiting in June (wet season). However, apart from one day of showers and a couple of overnight showers, the weather was fantastic. The house reef is spectacular, with an over abundance of marine life. The food is excellent, and the staff are fantastic. Read less