Niva Velassaru Maldives

Property class: 5 and above
Luxury beachfront resort with spa, near Villingili Public Beach

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At Niva Velassaru Maldives, you can spend time at the beach enjoying beach umbrellas, volleyball and beachside drinks, plus you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Villingili Public Beach. The outdoor pool provides fun for everyone, while guests in the mood for pampering can indulge in spa services at the spa. Vela, one of 5 restaurants, serves African cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other highlights at this luxurious resort include 2 bars/lounges, a poolside bar and a steam room. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff.
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by guests
Top-rated by travellers

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • On the beach
  • 5 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Steam room
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach sunloungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach bar
  • Pool bar
  • 24-hour room service

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
The current price is €452
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct

Why we love this property

Sun, sand, and sea
This resort offers a pristine white sand beach with complimentary loungers and umbrellas. Water enthusiasts can enjoy snorkelling, sailing, or beach volleyball.
Business and beach bliss
Resort combines work amenities with beach relaxation. Business facilities complement spa and tennis. Bars and 24-hour room service complete the experience.
Wellness retreat
A full-service spa with couples treatment rooms and a steam room creates a sanctuary for relaxation. Yoga classes complement the tranquil garden setting.

Room options

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A clear blue infinity pool with a view of a sandy beach and a boat in the distance.

Room

  • Sleeps 4

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A modern hotel room with a wooden ceiling, a bed, a seating area with a chair and a small table, and a television.

Room

  • Sleeps 2

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A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a table, and a view of the ocean.

Room

  • Sleeps 3

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A patio with a round table, four chairs, a large umbrella, and a wicker sofa.

Pool Villa

  • Garden view
  • 175 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Overwater bungalows with thatched roofs, clear blue water, and a view of the ocean.

Water Villa with Pool

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 112 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a wall-mounted light fixture, and a herringbone-patterned ceiling.

Water Bungalow with Pool

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 79 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a coffee table, a large window with a view, and a ceiling with wooden beams.

Water Villa

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 112 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a seating area with a view of the ocean, and a balcony with a wooden deck.

Beach Villa with Pool

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • 116 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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A spacious living area with a large window offering a view of the ocean, a white sofa, a pink sofa, and a coffee table with chess pieces.

Water Suite

  • Sea view
  • 271 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a glass balcony, and a view of the outdoors.

Deluxe Villa

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 76 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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A modern hotel room with a wooden ceiling, a large bed with a wooden headboard, a sofa with patterned cushions, and a floor lamp.

Deluxe Villa with Pool

  • Garden view
  • 109 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a glass balcony, and a view of the outdoors.

Deluxe Villa, 2 Bedrooms

  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Map
Velassaru, South Male Atoll, Velassaru

What's nearby

  • Laguna Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km

Getting around

  • Male (MLE-Velana Intl.) - 7.7 miles/12.4 km

Restaurants

  • The Citronelle Club
  • Hadaba
  • Emboodho Lagoon
  • ‪Miss Olive Oil - ‬823 min drive
  • ‪Hard Rock Cafe Maldives - ‬826 min drive

About this property

Niva Velassaru Maldives

  • At Niva Velassaru Maldives, you can spend time at the beach enjoying beach umbrellas, volleyball and beachside drinks, plus you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Villingili Public Beach. The outdoor pool provides fun for everyone, while guests in the mood for pampering can indulge in spa services at the spa. Vela, one of 5 restaurants, serves African cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other highlights at this luxurious resort include 2 bars/lounges, a poolside bar and a steam room. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff.

All-inclusive details

  • All-inclusive room rates at Niva Velassaru Maldives are available. These rates are higher because they include on-site food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 129 units

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

    • Guests must transfer via Boat to the property; guests must contact the property at least 72 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
    • Guests will receive an email within 2 weeks before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
    • Guests must arrange transfers (surcharge) from Male International Airport to the property, which is 25 minutes away via speedboat. To guarantee transfers, guests must contact the property with their flight details at least 72 hours before their expected arrival. A daily 24-hour transfer service is provided by the hotel. Guests must pay the speedboat fee at checkout.

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • 5 restaurants
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Beach bar
  • Poolside bar
  • Private dining
  • 24-hour room service
  • Snack bar/deli

Travelling with children

  • Children's menu

What to do

  • On the beach
  • Tennis
  • Fitness classes
  • Yoga classes
  • Beach volleyball
  • Kayaking
  • Canoeing
  • Parasailing
  • Sailing
  • Boat tours
  • Personal watercraft (motorised)
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Waterskiing
  • Windsurfing
  • Evening entertainment
  • Fishing
  • Windsurfing nearby

Working away

  • Business centre

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Beach sunloungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • An outdoor pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • Doorbell and phone notifications
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 45-inch TV
  • Premium satellite channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Minibar
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Down duvet
  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding
  • Memory-foam mattress

What to enjoy

  • Balcony or patio
  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall shower heads
  • Shower only
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Office
  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls
  • Desk chair

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Access via exterior corridors

Special features

Spa

The on-site spa has massage/treatment rooms and couples treatment room(s).

Dining

Vela – This buffet restaurant specialises in African cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. A children's menu is available.
Etesian – This fine-dining restaurant specialises in Mediterranean cuisine and only serves dinner. Reservations are required. Open daily.
SAND – This beach restaurant specialises in seafood and only serves dinner. Reservations are required.
Teppanyaki – Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant specialises in Japanese cuisine and only serves dinner. Reservations are required.
Turquoise – This restaurant serves lunch and dinner.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: Travelife. For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.
The property is a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World.

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit is payable by wire transfer and is due within 24 hours of booking the reservation

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 12.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 2 years of age.
  • Christmas Eve (24 December) gala dinner per adult: USD 174
  • Christmas Eve (24 December) gala dinner per child: USD 87 (from 2 to 11 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) gala dinner per adult: USD 316
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) gala dinner per child: USD 157 (from 2 to 11 years old)

Optional extras

  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Reservations are required for massage services and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher on-site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Per property policy, privately owned boats are not permitted in the lagoon.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Also known as

Velassaru Maldives Hotel
Velassaru Maldives
Velassaru Maldives Hotel South Male Atoll
Velassaru Maldives Laguna Beach Hotel
Velassaru Maldives Laguna Beach Male
Velassaru Maldives Resort
Velassaru Maldives Laguna Beach Male
Velassaru Maldives Laguna Beach Hotel
Velassaru Maldives Resort
Velassaru Maldives Velassaru
Velassaru Maldives Resort Velassaru

Frequently asked questions

Does Niva Velassaru Maldives offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Niva Velassaru Maldives does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Niva Velassaru Maldives?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Niva Velassaru Maldives?

Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Niva Velassaru Maldives?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability).

What is there to do at Niva Velassaru Maldives and nearby?

Have fun with on-site activities such as kayaking, parasailing and sailing and improve your game at the on-site tennis courts. Additional recreation on-site includes fitness classes, volleyball and yoga. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool. Niva Velassaru Maldives also has 2 bars and a steam room, as well as spa services and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Niva Velassaru Maldives?

Yes, there are 5 on-site restaurants, featuring beachfront dining, African cuisine and ocean views.

Does Niva Velassaru Maldives have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a balcony or patio.

What's the area around Niva Velassaru Maldives like?

Niva Velassaru Maldives is a short 1-minute walk from Laguna Beach and 15 minutes' walk from Emma Fushi Island.

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Reviews

Niva Velassaru Maldives Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The food at the resort was excellent with a wide variety of options and great service. (21 reviews)
  • The beaches are astonishing with crystal-clear waters, white sand, and a variety of fish types. (5 reviews)
  • Airport transfers were arranged efficiently and without any issues. (3 reviews)
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Customer service was amazing, everyone was extremely nice and helpful. The island is amazing. The prices for food are a little pricey but it is a resort. Book excursions early some fill up fast. I stayed in the water villa, absolutely beautiful, breathtaking views. I recommend the photoshoot as well, photos came out really nice.