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Velaa Private Island
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Velaa Private Island

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Complimentary 4th Night.1
Book by 15/12/2026 for travel by 19/12/2026.

Peaceful island hideaway.
Located in Noonu Atoll in the Indian Ocean, Velaa Private Island features palm trees, white-sand beaches, and a chance to escape the world. Situated 116 miles north of Male, the boutique hideaway is your key to the Maldives.
Insider Tip

Mark a milestone with a private celebration on the beach. The resort can arrange renewal of vows ceremonies or birthday dinners beneath the Maldivian sky, with live music and a fireworks display coordinated by the on-island team.

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Where You’re Staying

Water villas, houses, and residences feature mahogany louvered panels, teak furniture, and bamboo lights, as well as private pools and terraces. Water villas and residences feature thatched roofs, private pools, and uninterrupted ocean views.

Where to Dine

Aragu, the resort’s signature overwater restaurant, presents modern European cuisine with Asian influences. Athiri serves an all-day beachfront menu, including wood-fired pizza, while Tavaru spotlights teppanyaki with ocean views. Enjoy a cocktail at poolside Avi, or visit Faiy for a wellness-focused dining experience featuring balanced, nature-inspired dishes.

Where to Relax

Velaa Wellbeing Village encompasses the Eveylaa Wellbeing Centre, Faiy restaurant, and a dedicated yoga and Pilates studio. Programs begin with a consultation and may incorporate Ayurveda treatments, manual therapy, fitness, meditation, and breathwork. Practice yoga on the elevated platform overlooking the gardens and golf course or use the beachside meditation space.

What to Do

The resort offers a wide range of water sports, from sailing by trimaran or catamaran to flyboarding, electric foil surfboards, and tandem jetovators. Dive nearby reefs to spot grey reef sharks and eagle rays. On land, play tennis on the covered court, try padel or squash, or visit the nine-hole golf academy with multiple course configurations.

Features
Beachfront
Boutique
Family-Friendly
Golf Course
Romantic
Tropical
Fitness Center
Pool
Private Stays
Remote
What Makes Velaa Private Island Family-Friendly:
Daily supervised children's club
Babysitting services
Complimentary children’s amenities
Waterpark

Location of Velaa Private Island

R6J5+GQW. Noonu Atoll, Maldives

Malé International Airport.

FINE HOTELS + RESORTS
At Velaa Private Island, Platinum Card Members receive:*
For stays at Velaa Private Island beginning on 1/1/27, Platinum Card Members receive:*
  • 12pm check-in, when available
  • A one-category room upgrade at check-in, when available
  • Daily breakfast for two
  • Unique Amenity: US$ 150 Food and beverage credit to be used during stay.
  • Unique Amenity: US$ 150 Food and beverage credit to be used during stay.
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi
  • Guaranteed 4pm check-out
  • Certain room categories are not eligible for upgrade.

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Book by 15/12/2026 for travel by 19/12/2026.

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