North Ari Atoll, Maldives Veligandu Maldives Resort Island

Robinson Crusoe Feeling

Veligandu Maldives Resort blends natural beauty with contemporary elegance and a relaxed barefoot lifestyle. Fully renovated by the end of 2024, the island is surrounded by pristine white beaches and features a picturesque sand spit, from which it takes its name. The newly built Ocean Pool Villas offer exceptional privacy, creating the perfect retreat for an unforgettable stay in the Maldives.

Location

North Ari Atoll · 600 x 150 metres

15 minutes by seaplane from Malé or 60 minutes by speedboat

Highlights

Dine-around concept

Hammerhead-shark diving

Fascinating house reef

Amenities

100 villas

3 restaurants · 2 bars

Impressions

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Veligandu Maldives Resort Island

The island is surrounded by dream beaches on all sides.

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Discover the beauty of Veligandu Maldives Resort.

Ocean Pool Villas

The newly built Ocean Pool Villas offer breathtaking views of either the sunrise or the sunset.

Sunset Ocean Pool Villa

As an added privilege, guests of the Sunset Ocean Pool Villa enjoy an exclusive à la carte breakfast.

Himeyn Spa

The Himeyn Spa is a peaceful retreat on the island.

Water villa with private pool

The Sunset Ocean Pool Villas lie on the sunset side of the resort.

Pool at Veligandu Maldives

Since November 2024 the resort shines in new splendour.

Sandbank

The natural sandbank adds to the unique charm of Veligandu Maldives Resort.

Dhonveli Buffet Restaurant

At Dhonveli Restaurant, enjoy generous breakfast, lunch, and dinner buffets featuring international cuisine and fresh local flavours.

Champagne Pavilion

The Champagne Pavilion is the perfect setting for sunset drinks and fine dining.

Veligandu Maldives Resort Island

The island is surrounded by dream beaches on all sides.

Video Veligandu Maldives

Discover the beauty of Veligandu Maldives Resort.

Ocean Pool Villas

The newly built Ocean Pool Villas offer breathtaking views of either the sunrise or the sunset.

Sunset Ocean Pool Villa

As an added privilege, guests of the Sunset Ocean Pool Villa enjoy an exclusive à la carte breakfast.

Himeyn Spa

The Himeyn Spa is a peaceful retreat on the island.

Water villa with private pool

The Sunset Ocean Pool Villas lie on the sunset side of the resort.

Pool at Veligandu Maldives

Since November 2024 the resort shines in new splendour.

Sandbank

The natural sandbank adds to the unique charm of Veligandu Maldives Resort.

Dhonveli Buffet Restaurant

At Dhonveli Restaurant, enjoy generous breakfast, lunch, and dinner buffets featuring international cuisine and fresh local flavours.

Champagne Pavilion

The Champagne Pavilion is the perfect setting for sunset drinks and fine dining.

Veligandu Maldives Resort Island

The island is surrounded by dream beaches on all sides.

Video Veligandu Maldives

Discover the beauty of Veligandu Maldives Resort.

Ocean Pool Villas

The newly built Ocean Pool Villas offer breathtaking views of either the sunrise or the sunset.

Sunset Ocean Pool Villa

As an added privilege, guests of the Sunset Ocean Pool Villa enjoy an exclusive à la carte breakfast.

Himeyn Spa

The Himeyn Spa is a peaceful retreat on the island.

Water villa with private pool

The Sunset Ocean Pool Villas lie on the sunset side of the resort.

Pool at Veligandu Maldives

Since November 2024 the resort shines in new splendour.

Sandbank

The natural sandbank adds to the unique charm of Veligandu Maldives Resort.

Dhonveli Buffet Restaurant

At Dhonveli Restaurant, enjoy generous breakfast, lunch, and dinner buffets featuring international cuisine and fresh local flavours.

Champagne Pavilion

The Champagne Pavilion is the perfect setting for sunset drinks and fine dining.

Cuisine

Embark on a diverse culinary journey featuring international favourites, Asian-inspired flavours, and the freshest ingredients. From lavish buffets at Dhonveli Restaurant and Mediterranean and Asian à la carte cuisine at Madivaru Silk Restaurant to refined fine dining at Raalhu Restaurant and sunset champagne at the Champagne Pavilion, every venue offers its own unique atmosphere and spectacular views of the Indian Ocean.

Private beach dining and personalised in-villa dining experiences complete Veligandu's exceptional culinary offering.

Cuisine

Wellness

Himeyn Spa is a tranquil sanctuary dedicated to relaxation and well-being. Indulge in soothing treatments, restorative massages, and holistic wellness rituals surrounded by the beauty of the tropical island, and leave everyday life behind.

Wellness

Sport & Leisure

Veligandu offers the perfect balance of relaxation and adventure. Explore the vibrant underwater world of the North Ari Atoll while snorkelling or diving, discover the colourful house reef, or enjoy unforgettable experiences such as sunset dolphin cruises and private sandbank picnics. A wide range of water sports, land activities, and rejuvenating treatments at Himeyn Spa complete the island's exceptional collection of experiences.

Sport & Leisure

Room categories

Generous water villas on stilts over the lagoon – with a private pool, glass-floor windows and direct sea access on the sunset side.

The Ocean Pool Villas (125 sqm) combine contemporary design with an exceptional overwater experience above the turquoise lagoon. Choose between sunrise or sunset views and unwind on your spacious sun deck with a private pool. A glass floor offers fascinating glimpses into the vibrant marine world below, while direct access to the house reef invites unforgettable snorkelling adventures.

The Sunset Ocean Pool Villa (152 sqm) combines contemporary design with breathtaking views of the Maldivian sunset. Unwind on your spacious sun deck with a private plunge pool, enjoy direct access to the vibrant house reef, and admire the marine life through the villa's signature glass floor. Elegant interiors, a freestanding bathtub, and exceptional privacy create the perfect setting for an unforgettable island escape.

The Two Bedroom Ocean Pool Villa (270 sqm) is the ideal choice for families or friends travelling together, combining generous living space with exceptional privacy. Two elegant bedrooms are connected by a spacious living area, while two private plunge pools and expansive sun decks invite you to unwind above the turquoise lagoon. Direct access to the vibrant house reef and a glass floor offering fascinating views of the marine world below make every stay truly unforgettable.

The Two Bedroom Sunset Ocean Pool Villa (319 sqm) combines generous living space with breathtaking views of the Maldivian sunset. Two elegant master bedrooms, each with its own private bathroom, are connected by a stylish living area, offering the perfect balance of privacy and shared moments. Two private infinity pools, expansive sun decks, and direct access to the vibrant house reef make this exclusive villa an exceptional choice for families or friends travelling together.

We make your dream trip happen.

Veligandu Maldives – Barefoot chic in the Ari Atoll

Veligandu Maldives has shone in new splendour since November 2024 and welcomes you in a stylish beach-chic lifestyle. Send us your no-obligation travel request now and we will craft your very own escape to the Maldives!

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