Niva Velassaru Maldives
Niva Velassaru Maldives
Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice Award 2024
Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards 2023
World Luxury Hotel Awards - Luxury Island Resort 2023
Booking.com Traveller Review Award 2024
Iconic House Reef
Accessible directly from beach and water villas, renowned for turtles, rays, and vibrant coral gardens.
Overwater Spa Pavilion
Signature treatments in glass-floor treatment rooms suspended above the turquoise lagoon.
Diverse Culinary Journey
Five restaurants and two bars offering Japanese, Indian, Mediterranean, and fresh seafood dining.
Family-Friendly Luxury
Dedicated kids club, family villas with pools, and complimentary meals for children under 12.
Prices for Niva Velassaru Maldives
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Halal-friendly features — Niva Velassaru Maldives
- ✓Halal food available · Halal-certified kitchen section; all meat served is Halal upon request.
- ✓Prayer facilities · Prayer mats, Qibla direction markers, and compass provided in-villa on request.
- ✓Private villa pools · Most villa categories feature private pools ensuring total seclusion for families.
- ✓Alcohol-free minibar · Minibar can be stocked with non-alcoholic beverages only upon prior request.
- ✓Modest swimwear welcome · Burkinis and modest swimwear fully accepted at all pools and beach areas.
Niva Velassaru Maldives
Niva Velassaru Maldives (rebranded from Velassaru in late 2024) occupies a pristine 23-acre island in South Male Atoll, a 25-minute speedboat ride from Velana International Airport. The resort embodies 'barefoot luxury' with 134 villas blending contemporary design and Maldivian craftsmanship, featuring wooden ceilings, open-air bathrooms, and private pools in most categories.
The island is encircled by a vibrant, accessible house reef — a major draw for snorkelers and divers seeking encounters with turtles, reef sharks, and rays steps from their villa. The overwater Niva Spa, suspended above the lagoon with glass floors, offers a sanctuary for holistic wellness.
Culinary diversity is a hallmark: Velaa (international buffet), Teppanyaki (Japanese), Turquoise (Mediterranean), Spice (Indian), and The Secret Garden (private dining) alongside two bars. The resort caters seamlessly to couples, honeymooners, and families, with a robust kids club, teens zone, and family villas. Chinese-speaking staff and Halal-friendly dining options enhance accessibility for global travelers.
Location
South Male Atoll, 08350 Velassaru Island, Maldives
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Important Notes
extra person charges
Third adult/child (12+) on extra bed: USD 150 + taxes per night including meal plan basis. Children under 12 free sharing existing bedding.
check in requirements
Passport copy required for all guests. Credit card pre-authorization for incidentals (approx. USD 300-500 per night) or cash deposit.
special requests
Bed type, dietary needs, villa location, celebration setups — request at booking or via pre-arrival questionnaire. Resort endeavors to fulfill but cannot guarantee.
payment details
Major credit cards accepted. USD cash preferred for tips. No surcharge for credit cards. Exchange service available at reception (rates may vary).
accepted payments
- Visa
- Mastercard
- American Express
- JCB
- UnionPay
- Cash (USD, EUR, GBP, MVR)
cashless transactions
Resort operates on cashless villa charging system; settle final bill at checkout via card or cash.
safety features
- 24-hour security patrol
- In-villa safe deposit box
- Life jackets in all villas & water sports center
- First aid & nurse on site; doctor on call
- Fire detection & suppression systems
- Emergency evacuation plan & drills
- Lightning protection system
property suitability for children
Highly suitable. Shallow lagoon areas, kids club, children's pool, kids menus, babysitting, family villas. Stairs/ladders in water villas require supervision for toddlers.
cultural norms note
Maldives is a Muslim nation. Alcohol/pork only available on resort islands. Bikinis/swimwear restricted to resort areas. Public nudity/topless sunbathing prohibited. Respect local customs on inhabited island excursions.
Services & Amenities
- Restaurant
- Air conditioning
- Spa & wellness centre
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Airport shuttle
- Fitness centre
- Room service
- Non-smoking rooms
- BBQ facilities
- Hairdryer
- Outdoor furniture
- Beachfront
- Sun terrace
- BBQ facilitiesAdditional charge
- Terrace
- Garden
- Live sport events (broadcast)
- Live music/performance
- Happy hourAdditional charge
- Movie nights
- Beach
- Tennis equipment
- Evening entertainment
- Water sport facilities on siteAdditional charge
- Nightclub/DJ
- SnorkellingAdditional charge
- DivingAdditional charge
- CanoeingAdditional charge
- WindsurfingAdditional charge
- FishingAdditional charge
- Tennis court
- TV
- FruitsAdditional charge
- Wine/champagne
- Kid-friendly buffet
- Kids' mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Snack bar
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Tea/Coffee maker
- Restaurant (5 on site)
- Velaa — Main buffet restaurant offering international cuisine with live cooking stations; breakfast, lunch, dinner.
- Teppanyaki (Japanese)
- Turquoise (Mediterranean & Seafood)
- Spice (Indian)
- The Secret Garden (Private Dining / BBQ)
- Sands Bar (Beachfront, day to night)
- Coconut Bar (Overwater, sunset cocktails)
- Internet services
- Luggage storage
- Currency exchange
- 24-hour front desk
- Strollers
- Board games/puzzles
- Daily housekeeping
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- Dry cleaningAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Fax/photocopyingAdditional charge
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key card access
- 24-hour security
- Safety deposit box
- Shuttle serviceAdditional charge
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Allergy-free room
- Family rooms
- Ironing facilities
- Airport shuttleAdditional charge
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Pool/beach towels
- Fitness/spa locker rooms
- Fitness classes
- Yoga classes
- Fitness
- Full body massage
- Hand massage
- Head massage
- Couples massage
- Foot massage
- Neck massage
- Back massage
- Spa/wellness packages
- Spa lounge/relaxation area
- Spa facilities
- Sun umbrellas
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Open-air bath
- MassageAdditional charge
- Spa & wellness centreAdditional charge
- Fitness centre