Veligandu Island, North Ari Atoll
Veligandu Maldives Resort Island
seaplane · Approximately 20 minutes from Velana International Airport
The IM take
Why we'd send you to Veligandu Maldives Resort Island
Veligandu Maldives Resort Island reopened in November 2024 after an 18-month transformation from its former four-star identity into a five-star resort. Located in North Ari Atoll, it is approximately 20 minutes from Velana International Airport by seaplane.
The villas
7 villa categories at Veligandu Maldives Resort Island
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 Villa
Renovated beachfront villa with private terrace and direct sand access.
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Jacuzzi Beach Villa
Beach villa with private outdoor Jacuzzi and partially open-air bathroom.
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Sunset Jacuzzi Beach Villa
West-facing beachfront Jacuzzi villa positioned for sunset views.
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Ocean Jacuzzi Villa
Elevated overwater villa with private Jacuzzi and direct lagoon access.
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Sunset Ocean Villa
Sunset-facing overwater villa with open horizon views and ocean deck.
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Ocean Pool Villa
Overwater accommodation with private pool and direct access to the lagoon.
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Sunset Ocean Pool Villa
Premium sunset-facing water villa with private pool and expansive deck.
The food
6 restaurants at Veligandu Maldives Resort Island
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Dhonveli Restaurant
International buffet
Restyled main restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating, themed buffets and live cooking.
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Madivaru Restaurant
À la carte international
Revamped speciality dining hub offering refined evening meals beside the lagoon.
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Silk Restaurant
Mediterranean-Asian fusion
Contemporary fusion restaurant within the Madivaru dining collection.
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Teppanyaki Grill
Japanese
Live Japanese-style hot-plate cooking with interactive chef performance.
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Thundi Bar
Cocktails and light bites
Upgraded social bar for drinks, entertainment and informal island dining.
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Athiri Bar
Sunset drinks
Bar at the island's northern tip with broad views towards the sandbank.
The island in pictures
What to expect
On the island, and off
- — Exactly 100 villas across seven current categories
- — Twenty-minute seaplane transfer
- — Reopened in November 2024 after major rebuilding
- — New pool villas and refreshed dining programme
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About staying at Veligandu Maldives Resort Island
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Destination
North Ari Atoll
Veligandu Maldives Resort Island sits in North Ari Atoll. Browse every curated resort in the atoll, compare locations, and read what makes the area different.
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