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Velassaru Maldives

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
On the beach, white sand, beach umbrellas, beach towels
On the beach, white sand, beach umbrellas, beach towels
On the beach, white sand, beach umbrellas, beach towels
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Overview of Velassaru Maldives

Velassaru Maldives

5 out of 5

4.8/5 Exceptional

Guests rated this property 4.8/5 for cleanliness.

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Spa
  • Restaurant
  • Business services

Explore the area

  • Popular LocationMaldives Islamic Centre11 min drive
  • Popular LocationMulee Aage Palace12 min drive
  • Popular LocationHulhumale Beach23 min drive

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About this area

Velassaru

Velassaru Maldives is located on the beach and in an area with great airport proximity. Maldives Islamic Centre is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Vadoo Beach and Villingili Public Beach.
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Popular Location

What's nearby

  • Laguna Beach - 1 min walk
  • Vadoo Beach - 1 min drive
  • Maldives Islamic Centre - 11 min drive
  • Mulee Aage Palace - 12 min drive
  • Hulhumale Beach - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • Vela — 1 min walk
  • Etesian — 1 min walk

About this property

Velassaru Maldives

5-star beach retreat just steps from Laguna Beach
At Velassaru Maldives, hit the beach, dine onsite at Vela, or enjoy a drink at one of the resort's 2 bars/lounges. All 129 rooms offer free WiFi, 24-hour room service, and TVs. Other amenities available to guests include minibars, Egyptian cotton sheets, and rainfall showerheads.
Velassaru Maldives offers 129 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. This Velassaru resort provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, slippers, bidets, and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks and 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.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are massage/treatment rooms available.

Awards and affiliations

Green / Sustainable Property
This property participates in Travelife, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • 5 restaurants
  • 2 bars/lounges, 1 beach bar and 1 poolside bar
  • 24-hour room service

Things to do

  • Boat tours
  • Canoeing
  • Evening entertainment
  • Fishing
  • Kayaking
  • Motorized watercraft
  • Outdoor pool
  • Parasailing
  • Sailing
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa services
  • Steam room
  • Water skiing
  • Windsurfing

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • No elevators

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Languages spoken

  • Chinese
  • English
  • Russian

Business services

  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beachfront location
  • Garden
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage/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.
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Beach towels
  • Couples dining
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Ceiling fan
  • Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Premium channels
  • TV

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Slippers
  • Turndown service

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in from 2:00 PM - anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee (amount varies)
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

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
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.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 102.09 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 216.9
  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 108 (from 2 to 11 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 326.5
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 162 (from 2 to 11 years old)
  • Tourism fee: USD 6 per person, per night
  • Airport shuttle transfer per adult: USD 166.32 (roundtrip)
  • Airport shuttle transfer per child: USD 83.16 (roundtrip), (from 2 to 11 years old)

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 166.32 per person (roundtrip)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 83.16 (roundtrip), (from 2 to 11 years old)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability, amount varies)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability, amount varies)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 102.09 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
Some rooms at this property are not suitable for children; please add child ages in the search parameters to display available rooms
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.

We should mention

If you require a visa to enter the country, your property may be able to help with the supporting documents needed to obtain one. To learn more, you can reach out to the property via the contact details included on your booking confirmation. The property may charge for this assistance, even if you end up cancelling your reservation. All arrangements are solely between the property and yourself.
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

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

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4.8
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Rating 5 - Excellent. 535 out of 651 reviews
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Cleanliness

4.8/5

Staff & service

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Amenities

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Property conditions & facilities
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5/5 Excellent

Traveled with partner
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Great place for a vacation. The staff was so nice and professional.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

5/5 Excellent

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is amazing and the staff was very friendly and helpful especially Amern Shair and Al Rasheed. I will definitely be going back, service was great, food was amazing. It’s a whole vibe
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

5/5 Excellent

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is very well maintained and the staff are amazing.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2021

5/5 Excellent

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Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021

5/5 Excellent

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The private pool was a game changer. It’s perfect for people who would rather chill in a pool with significant other rather than a big public pool
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021