Anantara Veli and its sister resort Anantara Dhigu are located right next to each other in the South Malé Atoll. Anantara Veli mainly focuses on the peace-seeking (honeymoon) couples and only offers water bungalows, there are no rooms on the island itself. However, if you want a little more entertainment, you can always use the facilities of the sister hotel. The beautiful resort features 50 overwater bungalows built on stilts over the water. The bungalows are equipped with every luxury; an espresso machine, WiFi internet, flat screen television and Dolby surround sound system, DVD/CD player and minibar. In addition, there are 14 Deluxe Water Bungalows, more spacious, with the same comfortable furnishings, plus an open-air bathroom with a large 2-person bath and separate rain shower.
Anantara Veli is located in the easily accessible South Malé Atoll, south of Malé Airport. You can reach the island by speedboat in about 30 minutes.
Tips and Tops Anantara Veli:
- Only half an hour by boat from the airport
- A perfect place for those seeking tranquility
- Ideal destination for honeymoners
- Activities: swimming, diving, snorkeling, cooking classes, yoga, water-skiing, parasailing, windsurfing, tennis, fitness, beach volleyball.
- You can also opt for boat excursions to other islands
- Enjoy a picnic lunch, shopping in Malé or sunset cruises and fishing trips
- Anantara Veli received Conde Nast's Readers' Choice Award in 2016