Velavaru
Resort Maldives
South Nilandhe Dhaalu Atoll, Maldives
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Welcome to Velavaru
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The secret lies in the island of Velavaru. Turtle Island situated
in the northern corner of South Nilandhe Atoll. Velavaru is about
150km from Male International Airport and can be reached
in 45 minutes.
Transfer: The seaplane trip to Velavaru, flying Trans Maldivian
Airways will provide you with a Birds eye view of the magnificent
reefs of South Male Atoll.
The Island: Velavaru, opened in December 1998, is an average sized
island by Maldivian standards and is approximately 500m in length
by 200m wide, is the second resort in the atoll. The buildings
on Velavaru blend in with the thick local vegetation and coconut
palms crating the relaxed environment of the Maldives. Velavaru,
Turtle Island, with its wide sandy beaches bordered by the shimmering
turquoise lagoon is the tropical island.
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Accommodation |
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Velavaru Island Resort has
84 Rooms with complete amenities.Bungalows, Water Bungalows, Suites,
A/C , Hot & Cold Water, Mini Bar, Hair Dryer, IDD in room.
Stretched around the island a few meters away from the beach are
66 semi-detached and 18 individual bungalows designed to complement
the Natures harmony. The rooms elegantly furnished with twin or
double beds and are all air conditioned with mini bar and IDD
telephone services.
The decor inside gives a light and airy atmosphere reflecting
the Maldivian simplicity. The glass paneled windows and the wooden
door opening to the timber deck in front provides you with a view
of the beach, the lagoon beyond and the comforting music from
the waves lapping the beach soothes you to a relaxing state.
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Resort Facilities |
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RESTAURANT:
The Restaurant
and Bar in Velavaru is designed in the outstanding Maldivian style
to create a relaxed and comforting atmosphere. Restaurant and
Bar ideally located close to each other, a few meters from the
beach and the turquoise lagoon complements the local charm and
the warmth of the people.
RECREATIONAL FACILITIES: Land
Sports: Gymnasium, Table Tennis, Badminton and Beach Volley Ball
Water Sports: Blue Sea Water Sports Centre offers wind surfing,
canoeing, catamaran sailing, ride on a hydro bike and snorkelling.
Excursions: Island Hopping, morning / night fishing, Robinson
Island Excursion.
Others: Etoile Spa, Main Bar, 2 boutiques and safety deposit boxes.
Evening entertainment include disco, folklore evenings and soft
animation.
DIVING:
A dive centre
with modern equipment and professional instructors provide the
opportunity for you to embark upon the adventure of exploring
the scenic coral formations and the rich marine life that is to
be found in the surrounding waters. Scuba divers would have an
excellent time diving these waters where life remains intact and
vastly untouched.
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We kept
our promise to these folks and they rewarded us with not
only their business, but their letters of thanks!!!
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