Velaa Private Island
Velaa Private Island is the realisation of a dream to create a ‘beyond luxury’ exclusive boutique hideaway. This unique destination was developed to embody the very best of this unique archipelago, bathed by azure skies in the aquamarine waters of the Indian Ocean.
Located in the gorgeous Noonu Atoll, 187 kilometres north of Male, Velaa Private Island is an exceptional luxury retreat where all guests are treated like royalty.
Useful Information
- Champagne Bar
- Golf Course
- Luxury Yachts
- Private Seaplane
Transfer Information
- A 45-minute seaplane journey from Velana International Airport
Island Map
| Location: | Noonu Atoll |
| Check-in Time: | 14:00:00 |
| Check-out Time: | 12:00:00 |
| No. of Restaurants: | 3 |
| No. of Bars: | 2 |
| Time to airport: | 45 |
| Distance to airport: | 187 KM |
Beach Pool Villa
Shaded by clusters of palms, these beach front villas are a private haven. The interior is light and spaciously designed with mahogany louvered panels, lofty ceilings and suspended bamboo lights. Wall to wall glass doors frame the terrace and ocean views. Expansive indoor and outdoor bathrooms are connected by a peaceful garden atrium. Days are spent relaxing in the private pool and strolling the island’s infinite beaches.
Useful Information
- Spacious master bedroom and living area with super king size bed offering uninterrupted views and direct beach access.
- Large private infinity pool set in a secluded garden with ocean views and a spacious gazebo housing an alfresco dining area and reclining day beds.
- Private enclosed atrium garden with a pillared podium featuring outdoor bath, waterfall shower and an additional reclining daybed with scatter cushions.
- Indoor bathroom with his and hers sinks and rain shower looking onto a garden atrium feature.
Room Facilities
- Living Room
- Gazebo
- Dining area
- Private terrace
- Private Pool
- Open-air shower
Floor Plan
Deluxe Beach Pool Villa
Set in a garden designed with privacy in mind, these beach front pool villas have a private pool deck and alfresco dining gazebo providing endless areas for relaxation. Featuring a separate living room area, the natural materials and colours bring the outside in, and a suspended chair adds to the elegant interior decor. The indoor bathroom is connected by a garden atrium to a spacious Zen-like outdoor bathroom area with a large bath and reclining day bed.
Useful Information
- Master bedroom with super king size bed offering unlimited views and direct beach access.
- Separate spacious living room with sofa that can be converted into a bed, ideal for small children or a single adult.
- Large private infinity pool set in a secluded garden with ocean views and a spacious gazebo housing an alfresco dining area and reclining day beds with scatter cushions.
- Private enclosed atrium garden with a pillared podium featuring outdoor bath, waterfall shower and an additional reclining daybed.
- Indoor bathroom with his and hers sinks and rain shower looking onto a garden atrium feature.
Room Facilities
- Living Room
- Open air bathrooms
- Gazebo
- Dining area
- Private terrace
- Swimming Pools
- Open-air shower
Floor Plan
Sunset Deluxe Water Pool Villa
Perfectly positioned to capture the idyllic Maldivian sunsets, these one-bedroom over water villas offer an expansive sun deck and large relaxing daybed with plush scatter cushions. The sprawling living room is centered around a viewing porthole which gives front row views to the vibrant marine life below. It’s features include a bar area with amply stocked wine fridge. The spacious bedroom and voluminous bathroom are home to a circular bath and swinging chair, and open onto a terrace and pool deck with steps leading gently into the sea.
Useful Information
- Master bedroom with super king size bed opening onto the terrace.
- Large bathroom with rain shower, his and hers sinks and a circular bath tub featuring mood lighting and unlimited ocean views.
- Separate spacious living room featuring its own bar area complete with a private wine fridge and sofa that can be converted into a bed.
- Sundeck with canvas privacy sails, a large infinity pool, alfresco dining area and steps leading directly into the lagoon.
- Gazebo featuring a boundless reclining daybed with comfy scatter cushions.
Room Facilities
- Kitchen
- Private bar
- Living Room
- Private terrace
- Private Pool
- Open-air shower
Floor Plan
Sunrise Water Pool Villa
With ocean views from every room, these over water villas have private pools and sun decks with steps extending into the sea. The comfortable living room is designed around a glass porthole in the floor which offers views of the vibrant marine life below. Overhanging thatch cools the interior and offers shade over the outdoor dining area. The bedroom and bathroom open onto the terrace, pool and sundeck.
Useful Information
- Master bedroom with super king size bed opening onto the terrace
- Large bathroom with rain shower, his and hers sinks and a circular bath tub featuring mood lighting and unlimited ocean views.
- Separate spacious living room with sofa that can be converted into a bed, ideal for small children or a single adult.
- Sundeck with canvas privacy sails, a large infinity pool, alfresco dining area and steps leading directly into the lagoon.
- Gazebo featuring a boundless reclining daybed with comfy scatter cushions.
Room Facilities
- Living Room
- Private terrace
- Swimming Pools
- Open-air shower
Floor Plan
The Romantic Residence
Offering uninterrupted oceanic views and utmost privacy, this romantic retreat has its own personal gym, fully-equipped kitchen, personal butler and optional private chef. Meals are served over the water in a secluded dining gazebo, and sunsets are enjoyed from luxurious daybeds on a sprawling terrace. Other features include an outdoor jacuzzi, infinity pool, secluded sundeck and sunken bath.
Useful Information
- One spacious bedroom featuring a super king size bed, designed with natural materials and neutral colours and fitted with a walk in closet.
- Only accessible by boat, offering utmost privacy and romance.
- An outside dining gazebo on a floating jetty with a kitchen and potential private chef and butler.
- A personal gym and spa treatment room offering both active and relaxation private space.
- All rooms open onto the terrace where the jacuzzi, pool, sundeck, sunken outdoor bath and steps leading directly into the lagoon.
Room Facilities
- Butler's room
- Kitchen
- Separate Toilet Area
- Living Room
- Spa treatments
- Rain Shower
- Gym
- Dining area
- Private terrace
- Gazebo
- Day Beds
- Direct beach access
- Swimming Pools
- Open-air shower
Floor Plan
Ocean Pool House
In a domain unto its own, this over water pool house is elegantly designed with tasteful elements such as louvered privacy shutters and cathedraled ceilings. The two bedrooms benefit from uninterrupted ocean views and the bathrooms feature walk-in cupboards and circular baths. The dining area opens onto a spacious deck with two gazebos, one with a sunken hot tub and the other with luxurious daybeds and plush cushions. The sun deck invites you to relax and cool off in the private pool, or step directly into the ocean for a secluded swim.
Useful Information
- Two spacious bedrooms with super king size beds opening onto the terrace.
- Two generous bathrooms with rain showers, his-and-hers sinks and circular bath tubs featuring mood lighting and unlimited ocean views.
- Expansive living room and dining area featuring bar area complete with a private wine fridge.
- Sundeck with canvas privacy sails, a large infinity pool, alfresco dining area and steps leading directly into the lagoon.
- Two gazebos, one with a sunken hot tub and the other with a daybed featuring a boundless reclining daybed with comfy scatter cushions.
Room Facilities
- Kitchen
- Separate Toilet Area
- Living Room
- Walk-in Closet
- Dining area
- Private terrace
- Gazebo
- Private Pool
Floor Plan
Beach Pool House
Flanked by tropical foliage, with a sprawling terrace and double-sized private pool, these villas have two large bedrooms with both with indoor bathrooms and outdoor garden bathroom areas. An expansive living room offers a retreat during the day and a social hub in the evenings, complete with a bar and high stools. Rattan swinging chairs hang in the light filled bedrooms which open onto the terrace.
Useful Information
- Two master bedrooms with super king size beds offering unlimited views and direct beach access.
- Separate spacious living room with sofa that can be converted into a bed, ideal for small children or a single adult.
- Indoor kitchen area, versatile for catering and socialising over snacks or meals.
- Large private infinity pool with separate paddling pool set in a secluded garden with ocean views.
- Spacious gazebo housing an alfresco dining area, butler’s kitchen and reclining day beds with scatter cushions.
- Well-lit bathrooms with his and hers sinks and rain showers looking onto garden atrium features.
- Two private enclosed atrium gardens leading from each bathroom with pillared podiums featuring outdoor baths, waterfall showers and additional reclining daybeds.
Room Facilities
- Kitchen
- Private bar
- Living Room
- Gazebo
- Dining area
- Private terrace
- Private Pool
- Open-air shower
Floor Plan
Velaa Private Residence
Perched on a private beach, this family-size residence offers elegant, contemporary design and 1,350 square meters of usable interior and exterior space—including two terraces, an infinity pool and a dramatic courtyard. Carefully curated interiors have been arranged with privacy in mind – each of the four bedrooms face the ocean. Two have generous balconies and two open onto the pool with indoor and outdoor bathrooms connected by a garden atrium. The large private beach is flanked by twin gazebos ideal for dining, relaxing and entertaining. Behind the living area, a gym and spa room offer a quiet space to retire.
Useful Information
- Four large bedrooms open out onto balconies and the terrace with views of the private beach and ocean.
- Curated interiors deliver comfort, style and elegance, designed with subdued lighting, natural wood and stone.
- Private gym, spa room and outdoor relaxation area.
- Fully equipped kitchen area with separate butler’s entrance.
- Vaulted living area with dining table, large screen TV and sofas.
- Whole-house sound system and multimedia entertainment system.
- Four large bathrooms with rain showers, walk-in closets and his and hers sinks.
- Two bathrooms feature large circular bath tubs with mood lighting and unlimited ocean views.
- Two bathrooms open onto private enclosed atrium gardens with pillared podiums, outdoor baths, waterfall showers and additional reclining daybeds.
- Expansive 38 m2 terrace with a large pool, outdoor shower and separate jacuzzi.
- Large gazebo with a pool table, outdoor cinema screen, sofas, butler’s kitchen and wine bar, and alfresco dining table.
Room Facilities
- Kitchen
- Living Room
- Dining area
- Spa treatments
- Gym
- Gazebo
- Day Beds
- Open air bathrooms
- Garden
- Private terrace
- Swimming Pools
- Walk-in Closet
Floor Plan
Nika Residence by Patricia Urquiola
Accommodating up to 10 guests, Nika offers the ultimate designer beach villa retreat. Vertical wall panels have been crafted with materials such as raffia and natural wood, and earthy textiles facilitate a natural indoor and outdoor flow. The design creates a warm, yet stylish atmosphere, arranged with hand-crafted, minimalistic furniture pieces; a sprawling 5 meter dining table cut from two pieces of rare black marble slab; and positioned beneath a stunning, beaded Craaft chandelier.
Useful Information
- Four large bedrooms open out onto balconies and the terrace with views of the private beach and ocean.
- Custom handmade Taiping carpets, Craaft bedside lamps and weaved leather headboards give each bedroom a unique personal style.
- Sophisticated elegant interiors with a natural colour palette and earthy textiles capture the carefully crafted lightness of space.
- Designer furniture and custom made decor pieces include two Craaft lamps and a chandelier, made out of white translucent beads.
- Private gym, spa room and outdoor relaxation area.
- Fully equipped kitchen area with separate butler’s entrance.
- Vaulted living area with dining table, large screen TV and sofas.
- Whole-house sound system and multimedia entertainment system.
- Four large bathrooms with rain showers, walk-in closets and his and hers sinks.
- Two bathrooms feature large circular bath tubs with mood lighting and unlimited ocean views.
- Two bathrooms open onto private enclosed atrium gardens with pillared podiums, outdoor baths, waterfall showers and additional reclining daybeds.
- Expansive 38 m2 terrace with a large pool, outdoor shower and separate jacuzzi.
Room Facilities
- Separate Toilet Area
- Kitchen
- Living Room
- Dining area
- Spa treatments
- Gym
- Gazebo
- Day Beds
- Garden
- Open air bathrooms
- Private Pool
- Walk-in Closet
Floor Plan
Athiri
A team of chefs from 14 nations use the finest imported and local ingredients to serve a global menu of authentic, homestyle food.
Avi
The poolside chillout and evening hangout where the mixologist pours inspiring creations.
Tavaru
Tavaru, Japanese Teppanyaki elevated to new heights while below the island’s secret cellar houses the most exclusive collection of wine in the Indian Ocean.
Wine Cellar
A thorough delight for wine enthusiasts, the ivory-white Tavaru Tower hosts Velaa’s extensive wine cellar. More than five hundred bins, the largest on Maldives, span the spectrum from boutique wineries to grand marques.
Offering guests a rare opportunity to discover gems such as the 1956 Domaine de la Romanée Conti “Romanée Conti”, rare vintage Salon Champagne, and a centuries old fortified 1870 Blandy’s “Verdelho Solera”, this exquisite list has unearthed treasures from across the globe.
Aragu
With a twist on Modern European Cuisine, Aragu is taking its gourmet experience to a new level; combining passion for culinary art with awareness and sustainability. Favouring carefully chosen, organic produce from around the world to underline authenticity, Gaushan de Silva has created an innovative twist on the evergreens of the Old Continent.
Our chef’s classical culinary techniques coupled with contemporary ideas and thoughtfully selected ingredients promises a refreshing yet lavish experience.
Cru
Overlooking the azure waters of the Indian Ocean, the CRU Champagne Lounge exudes an unrivalled elegance where our guests can savour some of the world’s finest and rarest champagnes under the guidance of our expert sommeliers.
Spa My Blend by Clarins
Velaa Private Island counts itself one of only a handful of hotels in the world to be working alongside this distinguished brand and features exclusive My Blend facial products and body treatments by Clarins for a truly personalized experience.
Showcasing the first ‘snow room’ in the Maldives, the spa offers a synergy of therapies and products with six secluded double treatment villas over the water. A comprehensive range of signature
treatments are available, including customised facials with sophisticated European technology and traditional Asian massages and body treatments.
For the ultimate personalised experience at Velaa Private Island, Spa My Blend by Clarins offers Velaa Signature Rituals – Velaa Island Fantasy and the Island Body Boost. Developed exclusively by Clarins Paris, and inspired by the natural beauty of the Maldives, these two sumptuous treatments can be experienced only here and nowhere else on earth.
Wolke 7 Cloud 9 - The Viennese artist and perception researcher, Sha, has now developed a holistic spa treatment concept to counter daily stresses and strains: Wolke 7 Cloud 9. Featured in Velaa Private Island’s spa, guests will enter a world where boundaries disappear, embedded on clouds and beginning a journey that ends in deep relaxation. Cloud-shaped reclining treatment pods by Klafs and Sha are featured in the spa which slowly sway and cradle guests into deep relaxation.
Lha Velaa Kids Club
An innovative concept of pure enjoyment for children from 4-12 years old, the Lha Velaa Kids Club boasts the most extensive kids’ water park in the Maldives which was designed and based on the inspiration of the owner’s daughter.
At Velaa, little guests can enjoy many exciting activities, from playing Maldivian baseball and Koraa [Maldivian hopscotch], to taking part in a talent show or going on a pirate ship adventure, all in addition to extensive festive programmes for children of all ages.
- Shops
- Library
- Tennis Court
- Gymnasium
- Games Room
- Golf Academy
- Wine cellar
- Marine Biologist
- Spa treatments
- Jewelery Boutique
- Cinema
- Scuba Diving
- Water Sports
- Yoga
- Fishing
- Excursions
Diving at Velaa Private Island
The untouched Noonu atoll is home to numerous exotic dive sites featuring shark cleaning stations, dramatic swim-throughs and elusive Eagle Rays. A dedicated marine biology team oversees the development of the largest coral restoration programme in the Maldives, and guests can arrange an immersive tour of the coral garden as well as discover the fascinating hidden-gems located within the house reef. The well-equipped dive shop offers PADI certification from beginner through to dive master levels and a range of Scubapro equipment.
