Vilamendhoo Island Resort & Spa

Property Highlights

There is a house reef to explore via snorkelling and scuba diving (over 50 dive sites) . The crystal clear lagoon beckons for water sports such as jet skiing, water skiing, wakeboarding and kayaking.Glass-bottom kayaks are available too. Sign up for lessons for catamaran sailing, and enjoy guided island/sunset tours on kayaks or stand-up paddleboards.Back at the Vilamendhoo Island Resort & Spa, enjoy the feel of the sun-kissed sands on your bare feet as you stroll down the private beach.Adults holidaying alone can relax at the infinity pool and enjoy the stunning ocean views. For families, there is a separate family pool with a kids' wading pool.The little ones in your family can also have fun at the jungle gym and kids' club. Capture beautiful memories with the resort's photography service.It's available for both couples and families. The Vilamendhoo Island Resort & Spa has its own luxurious yacht with sun loungers, a full bar, equipped kitchen and 5 cabins.The award-winning Duniye Spa on-site is renowned for its signature therapies and couple sessions. Shop for holiday souvenirs including jewellery and artwork at the gift shop on-site.Feel like going for a workout? Head to the resort's gym, or request a yoga class. Spend quality time as a family in the games room.Besides a variety of board games, it has billiards and foosball too. Other facilities include a library, infirmary, contactless check-in/check-out and 24-hour front desk.Babysitting, laundry, concierge, and currency exchange services are also available.

Vilamendhoo Island Resort & Spa opened in 2010 and offers a choice of 194 air-conditioned Garden rooms and Beach/Water Villas.

For dining, the resort offers a choice of 9 eateries across its premises. They include adult-only restaurants and a 24-hour bar.Besides room service, guests can enjoy private romantic dinners on the beach and in-room champagne breakfasts. Halal food is available.

Airport transfers are available for guests' convenience.

Location & Surroundings

Vilamendhoo Island Resort & Spa offers seaplane transfers from Male International Airport. It is a 25-minute seaplane ride and costs USD 370 per adult (12 years and above) and USD 185 per child (2 to 11 years) .The cost is for roundtrip/return transfers and inclusive of taxes. Transfers are mandatory and guests have to share details of arrival and departure flights at least 72 hours prior to arrival.Payment has to be done directly at the property. The property will arrange for the transfer and share details such as pick-up point, a kiosk at the airport etc.

Vilamendhoo Island Resort & Spa is located in South Ari Atoll's Vilamendhoo island. The island boasts amazing house reefs and over 50 dive sites, making it a preferred choice for snorkelling and diving enthusiasts.South Ari Atoll itself is known for its whale shark sightings around the year.

Food and Dining

• With 8 eateries, the Vilamendhoo Island Resort & Spa offers abundant dining choices.
• Funama - One of the two buffet restaurants on-site, Funama is mainly for families, and serves delicacies from across the world in an open-air setting.
• Ahima - The adults-only buffet restaurant, Ahima offers stunning views and dishes from a wide range of cuisines.
• Asian Wok - Dine amidst stunning oceanic vistas at this overwater restaurant.
• Choose from a wide range of Asian delicacies including teppanyaki, sushi, Thai and Vietnamese food.
• Hot Rock - Cook your own food over hot volcanic rocks for a unique dining experience.
• Bonthi Bar - Open 24-hour, this oceanfront bar is the venue for evening entertainment including live broadcasts of sporting events. 
• Apart from innovative drinks, it has a 24-hour light snacks service.  
• Boashi Bar - This bar is set beside the family pool, and serves ice creams and a variety of drinks. 
• Sunset Bar - Enjoy scenic views and innovative cocktails here. Both the bar and the infinity pool beside it are open only for adults.
• Asian Wok Bar - Relax with a drink from the bar and marvel at the marine life swimming right below.
• On request, the resort can arrange in-room champagne breakfasts and romantic dinners on the beach.
• The Vilamendhoo Island Resort & Spa also offers all-inclusive meals with the below inclusions:
• All meals at Funama buffet restaurant for guests staying in Garden Rooms and Beach villas (fixed timings)
• All meals at Ahima buffet restaurant for guests staying in any of the Jacuzzi villas (fixed timings)
• Snacks at Bonthi Bar (24-hour) and Sunset Bar (10 am - 10 pm).
• Unlimited special snacks including pizzas and burgers in Bonthi Bar and Sunset Bar (10 am - 7 pm).
• Ice creams at Boashi Bar. 
• Half bottle of Champagne per room once during the stay.
• Windsurfing and kayaking with equipment (subject to availability)
• One sunset cruise and free Yoga group sessions.
• 30-minute group classes in snorkelling, windsurfing and tennis. Equipment not included for snorkelling.  
• Excursion to Dhangethi once during the stay (as per schedule).

Room details and Amenities

• Each of the 194 rooms/villas here is air-conditioned and features amenities such as beach towels and free Wi-Fi.
• Amenities common across all include a minibar, tea/coffee-making facilities, TV, DVD/CD player and a personal safe deposit box.
• There is a partially-open bathroom, modern bath amenities, bathrobes and hairdryer.
• The adults-only Jacuzzi Beach Villas and Jacuzzi Water Villas boast a private Jacuzzi too.

Activities & Nearby Attractions

• Snorkel and scuba dive in the house reef. 
• Catamaran sailing and yoga classes are available.
• Relax at the private beach or award-winning spa.
• An adult-only infinity pool and a separate family pool (with kids' pool) are available.
• For the little ones, there is a jungle gym and kids' club.
• Have fun at the games room, or read a good book at the library.
• Enjoy water sports such as water skiing, wakeboarding and kayaking (glass-bottom kayaks available).
• Sign up for guided island/sunset tours on kayaks or stand-up paddleboards.
• The resort has its own luxurious yacht with sun loungers, full bar, equipped kitchen and 5 cabins.

How to Reach the Property

Vilamendhoo Island Resort & Spa offers seaplane transfers from Male International Airport. It is a 25-minute seaplane ride and costs USD 370 per adult (12 years and above) and USD 185 per child (2 to 11 years) .The cost is for roundtrip/return transfers and inclusive of taxes. Transfers are mandatory and guests have to share details of arrival and departure flights at least 72 hours prior to arrival.Payment has to be done directly at the property. The property will arrange for the transfer and share details such as pick-up point, a kiosk at the airport etc.