Veligandu Maldives Resort Island

Overview

Our Opinion

Veligandu sits in the Rasdhoo Atoll, a 20-minute seaplane hop from Male. The island is long and slender, cloaked in dense tropical vegetation and bordered by clear lagoons with decent snorkelling and diving opportunities. Accommodation is contemporary in style, and the sandspit houses a lovely bar and entertainment area.

We are looking forward to returning now that the refurbishment is complete.

Summary

Veligandu Maldives Resort Island sits in North Ari Atoll, a 20 minute seaplane flight from Velana International Airport, or around an hour by speedboat. The 22 acre island stretches 600 metres in length and 150 metres across, with a long sandbank, house reef and a mix of beachfront and overwater villas, plus dining, leisure and watersports facilities.

Accommodation

The resort has 100 villas set on land and over the water, ranging from 71 to 319 square metres. Each includes a king-size bed, private terrace, air conditioning, ceiling fan, seating area, minibar, espresso machine, smart TV and Wi-Fi, with a bathroom featuring a rain shower and double basins. Several villa categories are limited to guests aged 12 and over.

Dining

Dhonveli Buffet Restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, with international and Asian dishes, live cooking stations, themed evenings and Maldivian specialities. Madivaru Silk Restaurant and Teppanyaki Grill offers Mediterranean and Asian cuisine alongside Japanese teppanyaki, while Raalhu Restaurant focuses on meat and seafood.

Raalhu Bar provides a stylish spot for premium drinks in a relaxed setting, and Thundi Bar, next to the infinity pool, serves drinks and light snacks with evening entertainment. Private dining, floating breakfasts and in-villa dining are all available.

Facilities and Activities

Leisure options include Himeyn Spa, a Yoga Pavilion, fitness centre, pickleball and padel courts, and a games area with billiards, table tennis, foosball, shuffleboard and darts. The watersports centre arranges jet skiing, kayaking and paddleboarding, plus excursions such as dolphin cruises, fishing and yacht trips. The dive centre covers 18 sites in North Ari Atoll, with courses for all levels.