Velassaru

Velassaru is located on a private coral island in the turquoise Indian Ocean, an exhilarating 25-minute speedboat ride from Male Airport. The finest white sandy beach paired with minimal chic revealed in teak, stone, thatch and inspired by local architecture.

Linger over a sampling of the world’s flavors in an overwater pavilion. Rejuvinate with a signature spa treatment enriched with indigenous ingredients. Experience a yoga class with sea view. Soak up the sun by the infinity pool or get a workout at the fitness center. Dive multi-colored reefs and journey into the depths of the alluring Indian Ocean.

Velassaru rooms feature high vaulted ceilings and panoramic walls invoking a sense of space. There are 52 Deluxe Bungalows and 30 Beach Villas, just a few steps from the ocean with garden bathroom and rain shower.

The 17 Water Bungalows and 28 Water Villas (4 with private infinity pools) perched over the lagoon with panoramic views and floor to ceiling windows.

The exclusive Pool Villa nestled in the heart of the island spoils you with indoor and outdoor bathing options and an extensive veranda with private lap pool. The ultimate in privacy the Velassaru Water Suite includes a glass floor with a view of the marine life below, and oversized plunge pool overlooking the ocean and a staircase off your deck directly to the sea.

All rooms feature individually controlled air-conditioning, ceiling fan, hot and cold fresh water, bathrobes, slippers, hairdryer, private bar, IDD phone, in-villa safe, satellite TV with plasma screens, DVD player, complimentary WiFi connection and smoke detectors.

Break the shimmering surface of blue that stretches across the horizon at Velassaru. Immersion Dive Center will be your guide, discovering the magnificent marine life of the Maldives: huge mantas, green and hawksbill turtles, napoleon wrasses, barracuda, rays, reef sharks and even dolphins. There are over 60 sites to choose from.

The comfortable and fast diving dhoni features a toilet and freshwater shower and is outfitted with the best safety equipment and systems. Nitrox is complimentary. Immersion has an experienced, enthusiastic, multi-lingual, safe, professional and fun team offering a full range of PADI advanced and specialty courses, full equipment washing and drying service and a top quality rental gear.