The private island of Veligandu in the South Male Atoll, Maldives is home to the five star Anantara Veli Maldives Resort. This tropical boutique Maldives resort offers thatched roofed bungalows with contemporary interiors and hardwood floors, set along the beach and over the water with direct access to the lagoon. Dine at the on-site restaurants serving a wide variety of cuisine from around the world – guests also have the option of dining at sister resort, Anantara Dhigu just a short boat ride away. Spend lazy days relaxing by the infinity pool with a cocktail in hand or take to the water snorkelling and diving  amongst the beautiful coral reefs, surfing in the lagoon or exploring on an excursion.

Services and Facilities

Anantara Spa

Balance Wellness by Anantara

Morning yoga classes

Aquafanatics Watersports Centre for snorkelling (including access to Gulhifushi Snorkelling Island), jet skiing, windsurfing, kayaking, sailing and fishing

Tropicsurf School

Diving centre offering PADI courses, orientation dives and dive safaris

Beach games

Infinity pool

Wine room

Fully equipped gym

Tennis courts

Table tennis, football and billiards

Library with DVD and CD collection

Open air cinema

Spice Spoons cooking classes

Nirvana Sunset Cruise (luxury yacht)

Excursions including sunset fishing and dolphin quests

Boutique

Hair salon

In-villa dining

Laundry services