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2025 Stay for Longer at Velaa Special Offer
Stay 5 nights and pay for 4, stay 7 and pay for 5, or stay 10 and pay for 7. Valid on all villa types and on extra guest supplement. Blackout dates apply.
Travel Window
13/01/2025 - 19/12/2025
Book By
30/11/2025
*subject to availability, blackout dates & geographical market restrictions may apply
Summary
Born from a love for the Maldives, Velaa Private Island is the passion project of a couple, Radka and Jiøí Šmejc, to create the world’s most luxurious private island resort and personal home. Located in Noonu Atoll, a 45 minute seaplane flight from Malé, Velaa is a destination in a category of its own, home to an array of amenities unseen across the Indian Ocean.
Velaa shares its name and its home with generations of sea turtles which have inhabited the island for countless years. The colours and patterns of a turtle shell make up subtle nuances in the design, while from a broader aerial view, Velaa’s exclusive over-water villas resemble the head of a turtle with the island and jetties resembling the body and flippers.
The resort is comprised of 47 private villas, houses and residences, including 4 bedroom residences. They have all been designed with privacy and comfort in mind, using local materials with contemporary flourishes. The resort boasts four restaurants, four bars and a wine cellar, offering a magical fusion of both International and Maldivian cuisine.
The resort also offers a range of facilities, including the Velaa Spa, the Velaa Golf Academy by Olazábal, a PADI dive centre, and the brand-new Eveylaa Wellbeing Village. There is also a kids club, library and a range of excursions on offer.
Velaa shares its name and its home with generations of sea turtles which have inhabited the island for countless years. The colours and patterns of a turtle shell make up subtle nuances in the design, while from a broader aerial view, Velaa’s exclusive over-water villas resemble the head of a turtle with the island and jetties resembling the body and flippers.
The resort is comprised of 47 private villas, houses and residences, including 4 bedroom residences. They have all been designed with privacy and comfort in mind, using local materials with contemporary flourishes. The resort boasts four restaurants, four bars and a wine cellar, offering a magical fusion of both International and Maldivian cuisine.
The resort also offers a range of facilities, including the Velaa Spa, the Velaa Golf Academy by Olazábal, a PADI dive centre, and the brand-new Eveylaa Wellbeing Village. There is also a kids club, library and a range of excursions on offer.
How Our Clients Rate Velaa Private Island
Feedback Criteria
Average Rating
Service
10.0 / 10
Rooms
9.0 / 10
Dining
10.0 / 10
Bars
10.0 / 10
Facilities
10.0 / 10
Spa
10.0 / 10
Non-Water Activities
10.0 / 10
Natural Beauty
10.0 / 10
Beaches
10.0 / 10
Snorkelling
8.0 / 10
Water Sports
10.0 / 10
Value For Money
8.0 / 10
'Soul'
9.0 / 10
Desire to Return...
10.0 / 10
Aerial View
Arrival Jetty
Velaa Golf Academy
Velaa Spa
Sunset View
Romantic Pool Residence
Tavaru Restaurant
Avi Bar
Beach View
Fine Dining
Yoga & Pilates Pavilion