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Niva Velassaru Maldives

Property class: 5 and above
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Water Villa with Pool
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Water Suite | Balcony
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services

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Velassaru, South Male Atoll, Velassaru
  • Place, Laguna Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
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Pool Villa

Pool Villa

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

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Water Villa with Pool

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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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, memory-foam beds

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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Water Villa

Water Villa

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

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Beach Villa with Pool | Beach

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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Water Suite | Living area

Water Suite

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

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, memory-foam beds

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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Deluxe Villa with Pool

Deluxe Villa with Pool

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

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, memory-foam beds

Deluxe Villa, 2 Bedrooms

  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds

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About this property

Niva Velassaru Maldives

Catch some rays at the beach or spend the day relaxing at Niva Velassaru Maldives's full-service spa. Then enjoy a meal at one of the resort's 5 restaurants.
Niva Velassaru Maldives offers 129 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and safes. Rooms open to balconies or patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desk chairs. Memory foam beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. Premium satellite television is provided. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and bidets.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include offices and desks, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.

Recreational amenities at the resort include an outdoor pool and a steam room.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The onsite spa has massage/treatment rooms and couples treatment room(s).
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Niva Velassaru Maldives. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Laguna Beach. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus 5 restaurants and 2 bars.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy African cuisine at Vela, one of the property's 5 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Treat yourself with a visit to the full-service spa
  • Services include a concierge, a porter, and luggage storage
  • Onsite recreation includes tennis courts, a steam room, and volleyball
  • Just a 5-minute drive from Villingili Public Beach and 7 minutes from Embudu Beach
Some rates at Niva Velassaru Maldives are all-inclusive. These rates include onsite meals and beverages, and may include taxes and gratuities. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages, and other amenities.

Enjoy the umbrellas and sun loungers for a relaxing day at the beach. At Niva Velassaru Maldives, pamper yourself with a treatment at the full-service spa or have fun in the sun with activities like snorkeling and scuba diving.

There are 5 restaurants on site, along with a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges, a beach bar, and a poolside bar. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. This luxury resort also offers an outdoor pool, a steam room, and a garden.

This 5-star Velassaru resort is smoke free.

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

All-inclusive details

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

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 5 restaurants
  • A beach bar
  • A poolside bar
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Etesian
  • SAND
  • Teppanyaki
  • Turquoise
  • Vela

Things to do

  • Beach volleyball
  • Boat tours
  • Evening entertainment
  • Fishing
  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Kayaking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Parasailing
  • Personal motorised watercraft
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Sailing
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Steam room
  • Tennis
  • Water skiing
  • Windsurfing
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Spa treatment rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 45-inch TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Office
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

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.
Guests will receive an email from the property with reservation deposit payment information within 24 hours after booking. The deposit is payable via secure link, due within 24 hours after booking.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Niva Velassaru Maldives

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 0 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 174
  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per child: USD 87 (from 2 to 11 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 316
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per child: USD 157 (from 2 to 11 years old)
  • 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.
  • Deposit is payable by wire transfer and is due within 24 hours of booking the reservation.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

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
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
To get to the property, guests need to transfer by boat. Transfers need to be confirmed by contacting the property at least 72 hours before travel at the number on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive an email 2 weeks before arrival with check-in information. 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.
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.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the resort before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Hotel Velassaru Maldives
Velassaru Maldives
Velassaru Maldives Hotel
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

Niva Velassaru Maldives Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 705 out of 843 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 116 out of 843 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 843 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 843 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 843 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pingyu

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A extremely experience
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

axel

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice beach friendly staff ang good food
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Siva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Spotless room, Excellent service and outstanding setting. Highly recommend
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elif

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Kiana

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Imad Samir, Dubai

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
ALL IN
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas, Hilbert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
This resort is amazing could not fault it we had a beach villa overlooking the ocean will definitely go back
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shanmuka

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beach was good.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

HANNA, LONDON

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Where do I begin..my husband and I stayed here to celebrate our wedding anniversary. From the moment we landed we were welcomed, the service was amazing, the island is so beautiful, the staff was exceptional who made us feel so special, they surprised us with a cake at dinner, they gave us a special treat in our room and decorated our bed.The view we had was amazing with just the sound of the waves. So peaceful and relaxing and would recommend this resort very highly. Overall experience was a memorable one. Thank you to everyone who made our trip so special! x
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kiana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

wing

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nirthana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the 2nd time ive stayed at velassaru and we loved it here. The food was incredible, the service was amazing anf the facilities and location is unbeatable. Can't wait to come again soon
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yan Hoi Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent island resort!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ziyath

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I had an amazing experience at this hotel — truly unforgettable! I want to extend a big thank you to Shifaz for the warm hospitality and especially to Kaula, who went above and beyond to make our stay exceptional. The room was absolutely perfect — stunning views, incredible comfort, and everything was spot on. From the service to the ambiance, every detail was just wow. If you’re looking for a place that offers not just luxury but genuine care, this is it. I highly recommend this hotel — don’t even think twice. If you want to enjoy your stay to the fullest, this is the one. 💯
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wallen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very beautiful and relaxing environment. Amazing staff always looking to give assistance, food was great
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

DAVID

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was paradise, magical. Service excellent, super staff.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property. Great customer service and awesome food.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

William Stephen, Apex

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Serene
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Abigail

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Resort allowed illegal feeding of stingrays/sharks on shark excursion. Manager didn’t apologise and acted unaware of the laws. Overall there was a lack of welcome, lack of management presence. This was my 4th trip to Maldives. The resort has no house reef, no coral whatsoever and little vegetation in the sea so very poor snorkelling at the resort . You literally could only see one or two fish from the beach when snorkelling . Water was chargeable even when paying for full board . Because we complained to EPA about feeding of stingray we got a less than warm goodbye
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arian

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025