Velaa Private Island, Noonu AtollFrom $3,500 / night per couple
Gallery
Aerial View of the Island
Seaplane Arrival
Ameera Overwater Villa
Golf Academy by Olazabal
Rania Villa
Nirolhu Private Residence
Private Dining Experience
Jet Ski Water Sports
Romantic Proposal Setting
Ocean Pool House Aerial
Airport Transfer
Not included in the room rate. All transfers depart from Velana International Airport (MLE). Dedicated Velaa airport lounge provided.
Seaplane
Scenic aerial transfer over the atolls; daylight hours only. Velaa's dedicated airport lounge available.
~$750 per person one-way
45 minutes
Location
LocationVelaa Private Island, Noonu Atoll
Distance to City Centre187 km (116 miles) from Male
Nearest AirportVelana International Airport (MLE) — seaplane transfer
Coordinates5.9N, 73.3E
Island & Grounds
Total AreaPrivate island — intimate scale designed for exclusivity
TerrainFlat tropical island with dense palm vegetation, pristine white sand beaches, and overwater jetties extending into the lagoon
ShorelineLong sandy beaches encircling the island with crystal-clear turquoise lagoon
Getting AroundBuggy service available. The intimate island scale also allows easy walking between facilities.
Beaches
Beach TypePristine white coral sand — powdery soft
Number of Beaches3 distinct beaches
Total ShorelineLong sandy beaches encircling the island
Multiple pristine white-sand beaches surround the island, with crystal-clear turquoise waters ideal for swimming and snorkelling. The house reef is easily accessible directly from the shore.
Hotel Positioning
RomanticWellnessFamily-FriendlyGolf
Born from a passion for seclusion, Velaa Private Island represents the pinnacle of Maldivian luxury. With only 47 villas and residences, the resort delivers an unparalleled level of privacy and personalisation. Distinguished by the Maldives' only golf academy, the region's most exclusive wine cellar (500+ bins), and a comprehensive wellbeing village featuring the only snow room in the Maldives. Equally suited to romantic escapes, wellness retreats, and discerning families.
Island Map
Facilities
AArrival Pavilion North
BWater Sports & Dive Centre
CSpa My Blend by Clarins
DGolf Academy by Olazabal
ETavaru Teppanyaki & Wine Cellar
FAthiri Restaurant & Avi Pool Bar
GAragu Signature Restaurant & Cru Champagne Bar
HKids Club
ITennis & Squash Courts
JVelaa Private Residences
KBeach Pool Villas
LDeluxe Beach Pool Villas & Beach Pool Houses
MSunset Deluxe Water Pool Villas
NSunrise Water Pool Villas
OOcean Pool House
PRomantic Pool Residence
QBeach Pool Houses (South)
RArrival Pavilion South
Accommodation
Beach Pool Villa× 9
Deluxe Beach Pool Villa× 8
Beach Pool House× 7
Sunrise Water Pool Villa× 8
Sunset Deluxe Water Pool Villa× 8
Ocean Pool House× 1
Romantic Pool Residence× 1
Velaa Private Residence× 4
Velaa Private Residence (Nirolhu)× 1
Quick Facts
DestinationMaldives
TypeBeach Vacation
Accommodation47 All-villa resort — private pool villas and residences only
