Niva VelassaruMalé · Maldives
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Niva Velassaru

Overwater, on the Indian Ocean, 25 minutes from Malé.

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Welcome

An island resort on Malé

Velassaru Maldives sits on its own island in Malé Atoll, a 25-minute speedboat ride from Velana International Airport. The resort has been rebranded as Niva Velassaru and is listed as a Small Luxury Hotels member property. The island has five restaurants, two bars, an overwater spa, a PADI-certified dive centre, and a full watersports programme. Accommodation runs from garden-facing Deluxe Villas to the 270 m² Water Suite, which has a glass-floor living room and a private infinity pool.

4.8/5
Guest rating
921 reviews
7
Room types
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$419
Rates from
Per night
★★★★★
Class
5-star
Should you book?

The honest verdict

A full-service island resort with strong dining, an overwater spa, and quick speedboat access — no seaplane or domestic flight required.

Best for

  • Couples wanting overwater villas
  • Divers and watersports enthusiasts
  • Guests who want all-inclusive with unlimited drinks
  • Those who prefer a short, straightforward transfer

Maybe not ideal for

  • Travellers on a tight budget
  • Large groups or multi-family bookings needing many interconnecting rooms

What a stay costs

Per night
$419
1 week
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Indicative room-only estimate from the lowest nightly rate — excludes airport transfers, taxes and seasonal price changes. Many Maldives properties also require a minimum stay. Check live rates for your dates.

Five restaurants, two bars

Dining ranges from the beachfront Sand restaurant with a wine cellar to SORA, a Japanese overwater venue with teppanyaki, robata grill, and sushi. Vela runs global buffets with live cooking stations. Etesian covers Mediterranean set menus; Turquoise handles relaxed all-day dining with an Asian lean.

LIME Wellbeing spa overwater

The LIME Wellbeing spa sits above the lagoon. Treatment rooms are suspended over the water, and there is a hydro infinity pool with open ocean views. The spa works with Elemis, Aromatherapy Associates, and Margaret Dabbs product lines.

Villas from garden to glass-floor suite

Garden-facing Deluxe Villas start at 75 m². Water villas step out over the lagoon, while the Water Suite reaches 270 m² and has a transparent glass-floor living room and private infinity pool. Adults-only categories sit overwater; families are allocated beach and garden villas.

PADI dive centre on the island

The 5-star PADI-certified dive centre runs fun dives to coral gardens, channels, caves, and wrecks. Shark snorkelling and marine life voyage excursions are also on the programme, alongside sailing, windsurfing, water skiing, wakeboarding, and jet ski.

Chill Bar and Fen Bar sundowners

Chill Bar is the island's open bar with sunset views, cocktails, and tapas. Fen Bar runs premium spirits, wines, and shareable plates at dusk. Both are included under the Velassaru Indulgence all-inclusive plan, which also covers unlimited water sports.

Rooms & suites

Deluxe Villa

75 m² · 1 full bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Free Wifi
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
From
$419 /night
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Water Villa

112 m² · 1 full bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Free Wifi
  • Safety deposit box
  • Bath or shower
  • Linens
From
$816 /night
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Standout features

Swimming Pool
Spa & Wellness
Sauna
Beach Access
On-site Dining
Breakfast

Amenities at Niva Velassaru Maldives

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Room service
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Great for your stay

  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Free Wifi
  • BBQ facilities
  • Fitness center
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities Additional charge
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Activities

  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Live music/Performance
  • Happy hour Additional charge
  • Movie nights
  • Beach
  • Tennis equipment
  • Evening entertainment
  • Water sports facilities on site Additional charge

Media & Technology

  • TV
Speedboat transfer
13 km
from Velana airport (MLE)

Getting there

Niva Velassaru Maldives sits on Malé in Kaafu Atoll, about 13 km from Velana International Airport (MLE) — roughly a 20-minute speedboat. The resort arranges transfers for guests on arrival.

Resort speedboat transfers typically run $100–250 per person round trip, booked through the resort. Confirm the fare when booking.

Full directions, map & what's nearby →

On the map

39 Orchid Magu

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The island of Malé is part of Kaafu Atoll. Kaafu (North & South Malé Atoll) is the most accessible region, a short speedboat ride from Velana International Airport.

Maldives tours & activities

Excursions you can book for a Maldives stay — manta & whale-shark snorkelling, sandbank picnics, diving and sunset cruises. Availability varies by island; filter by your dates and location on GetYourGuide.

Malé city & culture tour View on GetYourGuide Sandbank & snorkel day trip View on GetYourGuide Sunset dolphin cruise View on GetYourGuide Snorkel with manta rays View on GetYourGuide
What guests say
4.8 / 5
across 921 reviews · checked August 2026

Across 921 Google reviews, Velassaru scores 4.8/5. Service is the strongest theme — 150 of 159 mentions were positive. The property itself earned 97 positive mentions from 105. Nature and dining are also well-regarded, with dining drawing 79 positives from 87 reviews. Bar and room satisfaction track similarly close.

  • Things to do3
  • Restaurants2.7
  • Airport access1.6
Service · 94% of 159 mentionsProperty · 92% of 105 mentionsNature · 94% of 88 mentionsDining · 91% of 87 mentionsFitness · 88% of 50 mentionsLocation · 79% of 47 mentions

Share of positive mentions per theme, from Google reviews.

Good to know

Check-infrom 2:00 PM
Check-outuntil 11:59 AM
MealsAll-inclusive available
Airport transferAvailable — arranged by property, paid separately
PetsContact the property
Wi-FiAvailable

Frequently asked

Can you see a male from Velassaru?

A speedboat transfer from Velana International Airport takes 25 minutes. Shared transfers run multiple times daily, and private transfers can be booked. No seaplane or domestic flight is involved.

What room types are available?

The resort has seven bookable room types: Deluxe Villa, Deluxe Villa with Pool, Beach Villa with Pool, Water Bungalow with Pool, Water Villa, Water Villa with Pool, and a Two-Bedroom Villa. The Water Suite (270 m²) is also part of the property's lineup.

Is there an all-inclusive option?

Yes. The 'Velassaru Indulgence' all-inclusive plan covers unlimited drinks and water sports. An all-inclusive dining option is also listed among the resort's standard meal plans.

What dining is on the island?

There are five restaurants: SORA (overwater Japanese), Sand (beachfront seafood), Etesian (Mediterranean), Turquoise (all-day), and Vela (global buffet with live cooking). Chill Bar and Fen Bar handle cocktails and light bites.

Is there a spa?

Yes. The LIME Wellbeing spa is built overwater above the lagoon. It has a hydro infinity pool and treatment rooms suspended over the water, using Elemis, Aromatherapy Associates, and Margaret Dabbs product lines.

Can I dive at Velassaru?

The resort has a 5-star PADI-certified dive centre on the island. It runs fun dives to coral gardens, channels, caves, and wrecks, plus shark snorkelling and marine life voyage excursions.

Is the resort suitable for families?

Family rooms are available. The resort designates adults-only categories in the overwater villa sections; families are allocated beach and garden villas. The Two-Bedroom Villa at 150 m² sleeps four.

What watersports are available?

On-island watersports include sailing, windsurfing, water skiing, wakeboarding, banana boat, tube rides, and jet ski. Watercraft rental is available for an extra charge. The Velassaru Indulgence plan includes water sports.

What is the starting price?

Deluxe Villas start from around USD 349 per night. Beach Villa with Pool starts from around USD 559, and Water Villa with Pool from around USD 973. The Two-Bedroom Villa starts from approximately USD 818 per night.

Has the resort changed ownership or name recently?

Yes. Velassaru Maldives has rebranded as Niva Velassaru Maldives under the Niva group. It is listed as a Small Luxury Hotels (SLH) member property. The new site is nivavelassaru.com.

Are special dining experiences available?

Private dining options at the resort include starlit beach dinners, sandbank picnics, and floating breakfasts. Room service runs 24 hours, and breakfast in the room is available.

What payment methods are accepted?

The resort accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.

Which atoll is Velassaru, Maldives?

Niva Velassaru Maldives is on Malé, Kaafu Atoll, Maldives.

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