Boduhuraa, South Male Atoll
Anantara Veli Maldives Resort
speedboat · 30 min speedboat from Velana International Airport
The IM take
Why we'd send you to Anantara Veli Maldives Resort
Anantara Veli Maldives Resort is an adults-only luxury island resort set on Boduhuraa in South Male Atoll. The resort is designed for couples, honeymoons and wellness-focused escapes, with a turquoise lagoon, overwater villas, private pool villas, couples spa journeys, Designer Dining, daily yoga and meditation, Technogym workouts, water sports, surfing and diving.
The villas
7 villa categories at Anantara Veli Maldives Resort
We'll talk you through which one suits you best when you send your dates — for most travellers the sunset-facing overwater categories are the easy pick. Below, the full lineup.
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Beach Pool Villa
145 sqm / 1,560 sqft sqm · King bed · Up to 3
Beachfront villa with direct beach access, a private plunge pool, villa host service, indoor-outdoor bathroom, standalone tub and sundeck.
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Ocean Pool Villa
130 sqm / 1,399 sqft sqm · King bed · Up to 2
Secluded cliff-edge pool villa with Indian Ocean views, added privacy, private plunge pool, sundeck, indoor-outdoor bathroom and villa host service.
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Over Water Villa
66 sqm / 710 sqft sqm · King bed · Up to 3
Classic overwater villa with hardwood floors, coconut-thatch roof, direct lagoon access and a private sundeck with daybed and coffee table.
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Superior Over Water Villa
66 sqm / 710 sqft sqm · King bed · Up to 3
Outer-lagoon overwater villa designed for added privacy, sunrise views, direct lagoon steps and relaxed days on the deck.
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Deluxe Over Water Villa
92 sqm / 990 sqft sqm · King bed · Up to 3
Larger overwater villa with split-level sundeck, direct lagoon access, dressing area and a terrazzo tub for two with Indian Ocean views.
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Over Water Pool Villa
111 sqm / 1,194 sqft sqm · King bed · Up to 3
Overwater pool villa with panoramic lagoon views, private plunge pool, split-level sundeck, standalone soaking tub and villa host service.
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Deluxe Over Water Pool Villa
130 sqm / 1,399 sqft sqm · King bed · Up to 3
The resort's ultimate lagoon villa with direct lagoon access, a 6m infinity pool, overwater hammock, oversized tub and all-day outdoor living space.
The food
7 restaurants at Anantara Veli Maldives Resort
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Aqua
International
Island dining venue listed among nearby resort dining options.
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Fushi Cafe
International
Casual all-day dining option accessible in the wider Anantara island collection.
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Sea.Fire.Salt.
Grill & Seafood
Signature grill and seafood venue at sister resort Anantara Dhigu.
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Baan Huraa
Thai
Overwater Thai restaurant experience within the Anantara Maldives resort collection.
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Cumin
Indian Ocean
Regional dining option listed by Anantara Veli.
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Origami
Japanese
Japanese dining venue available in the Anantara Veli resort collection.
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Dhoni Bar
Bar
Relaxed bar for lagoon-side drinks and light bites.
The island in pictures
What to expect
On the island, and off
- — Adults-only five-star island resort in South Male Atoll
- — 67 villas including Over Water, Ocean and Beach Pool categories
- — Only 30 minutes by speedboat from Male International Airport
- — Direct lagoon access across the overwater villa collection
- — Private plunge pools in Beach Pool, Ocean Pool and Over Water Pool Villas
- — Wellness-focused stays with yoga, meditation and Technogym workouts
- — Sister-resort access to Anantara Dhigu dining, spa and recreation
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Common questions
About staying at Anantara Veli Maldives Resort
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Destination
South Malé Atoll
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