Romantic seclusion. Luxurious surrounds. Awaken in paradise.
Let the beauty of Anantara touch you at Anantara Veli Resort & Spa, Maldives. Retreat hand in hand to a Maldivian paradise, enveloped in soft white sands and turquoise waters. Here, time is a luxury well spent in the pursuit of leisure and tranquillity, at one of the most naturally stunning destinations on earth.
At Anantara Veli, the marvels of nature are complemented by the chic simplicity of our design, with over water bungalows providing the idyllic seclusion that you seek balanced by all the modern conveniences you would expect of a luxury resort in the Maldives.
Set in the South Malé Atoll just half an hour from Malé International Airport, Anantara Veli brings you the island paradise of your dreams - a destination created for thrilling honeymoons and romantic getaways.
Unwind on endless white sand beaches, palm-fringed islands and pristine coral reefs. Contemplate the oceanic light as it evolves from morning glow to evening dusk - bathing the coconut thatched roofs in subtly-changing hues, and glittering off the clear waters just beneath your private over water bungalow.
Nestled in beauty, removed from unnecessary distraction, here in the Maldives you are free to tune inwards as well as to indulge in the company of your loved ones.
Resort Overview

On the graceful blue of Veli Island, delight in life over a lagoon. The 36 Over Water Bungalows are just a few metres from the clear waters, home to lush coral gardens. Lounge in your elegant thatched residence. Take to a private sundeck over the lagoon. Step up to one of 14 Deluxe Over Water Bungalows and unwind in the terrazzo tub for two in your own piece of Maldivian magic. Your rain shower leads into an expansive sundeck. Embrace in the romance of the Maldives in your secluded tropical getaway.
When not relaxing on the beach, embarking on an Ayurvedic spa retreat or lounging in our beachfront infinity pool, spend your days on the water with sailing excursions, waterskiing on our placid lagoon, seaplane flights, deep-sea fishing or sunset dhoni cruises alongside dolphins. Anantara also features its own onsite comprehensive PADI Dive Centre to guide you through one of the world's premier diving destinations. Appetite adequately stirred, freshen up for an evening of fine dining at one of our many bars and restaurants where the world's flavours are brought to you. A highlight: the best of Thai cuisine, set on a lone isle on the edge of a reef.
Across the waters, just moments away, lies Anantara Veli's sister resort, the invigorating Anantara Dhigu where you will also find a boutique and a range of other diversions. As guests of Anantara Veli, you enjoy full access to the luxurious facilities and amenities of both islands.

