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Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru

5.0 star property
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Exterior
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    Pool
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • All-inclusive
    All-inclusive
  • Free airport shuttle
    Free airport shuttle
  • Gym
    Gym

Explore the area

Map
North Male Atoll, Vabbinfaru
  • Angsana Beach
  • Thulhagiri Beach
    3 min drive
  • Paradise Island Beach
    7 min drive
  • Male (MLE-Velana Intl.)

Room options

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Wellbeing Sanctuary Pool Villa - with Free Transfer

  • 110 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Beachfront Sunset View Pool Villa - with Free Transfer

Beachfront Sunset View Pool Villa - with Free Transfer

  • 110 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Beachfront Pool Villa - with Free Transfer

Beachfront Pool Villa - with Free Transfer

  • 110 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Oceanview Pool Villa - with Free Transfer

Oceanview Pool Villa - with Free Transfer

  • 110 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Grand Beachfront Pool Villa - with Free Transfer

  • 132 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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About the area

Vabbinfaru

When you stay at Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru in Vabbinfaru, you'll be on the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Thulhagiri Beach and Full Moon Beach. .This beach resort is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Kurumba Beach and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Paradise Island Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Thulhagiri Beach - 3 min drive - 0.7 km
  • Full Moon Beach - 4 min drive - 0.7 km
  • Paradise Island Beach - 7 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Gili Lankanfushi Beach - 7 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Kurumba Beach - 9 min drive - 1.4 km

Restaurants

  • Habitat
  • Aura
  • Origin
  • Huvan
  • Sea Breeze Cafe' - Bandos

About this property

Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru

Ocean-view resort with a beach bar, near Angsana Beach
Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru offers 48 air-conditioned accommodations with private pools and private plunge pools. Rooms open to furnished patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas and include single sofa beds. Beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Cable television is provided. Guests can make use of the in-room espresso makers and minibars. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers with hydromassage showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and bidets.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers, and phones. Additionally, rooms include safes and complimentary bottled water. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include irons/ironing boards.

Recreational amenities at the resort include an outdoor pool, a sauna, and a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The onsite spa has 6 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and Ayurvedic.
Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 48 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring private pools. Your bed comes with premium bedding, and all rooms are furnished with single sofa beds. Rooms have private furnished patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool, a sauna, and a 24-hour fitness center. This resort also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
All-inclusive rates are available at this resort. Meals and beverages at onsite dining establishments are included in all-inclusive rates. Charges may be applied for dining at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, some beverages, and other amenities.

Enjoy international cuisine at Ilaafathi, one of the resort's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the beach bar. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include a computer station, express check-in, and express check-out. Planning an event in Vabbinfaru? This resort has 323 square feet (30 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available on request).
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Ilaafathi - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Sangu - This buffet restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.
Naiboli Bar - This beach cocktail bar serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.
Madi Hiyaa - This poolside restaurant specializes in Japanese cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

All-inclusive details

All-inclusive room rates at Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in EarthCheck, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), English, Filipino, French, German, Hindi, Indonesian, Russian, Thai, Turkish, Urdu

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Free return airport shuttle from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • Airport shuttle at scheduled times, on request

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–10:00 AM: USD 50 for adults and USD 50 for children
  • 2 restaurants and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 beach bar and 1 bar
  • 24-hour room service

Restaurants on site

  • Ilaafathi
  • Sangu
  • Naiboli Bar
  • Madi Hiyaa

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • Beach volleyball
  • Beach yoga
  • Boat tours
  • Canoeing
  • Fishing
  • Full-service spa
  • Kayaking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sailing
  • Sauna
  • Scuba diving
  • Shopping
  • Snorkelling
  • Steam room
  • Volleyball
  • Waterskiing
  • Windsurfing
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Sofa bed

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Lockers available

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Conference space (323 square feet)
  • A meeting room

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beachfront location
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 6 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment room(s)
  • Facials
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massages
  • Massage/treatment rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Beach towels
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Ceiling fan
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Single sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Bathroom (partially open)
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste

Entertainment

  • TV channels
  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Paper towels

More

  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Free newspapers
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Phone
  • Private plunge pool
  • Private pool
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Slippers
  • Turndown service

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11 AM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
The additional fee (payable at the property) covers mandatory transfer fees for guests ages 12-17.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 335.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 280
  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 140 (from 3 to 11 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 340
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 170 (from 3 to 11 years old)
  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 12.00 per person, per night
  • Additional fee for children (from 12 years old to 17 years old): USD 185 per person, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

The additional fee covers transfer fees for guests ages 12-17.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 50 for adults and USD 50 for children
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 335.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Drones and aerial surveillance devices are not permitted at this property.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Banyan Tree Hotel Vabbinfaru
Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru
Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru Hotel
Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru Resort
Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru Maldives
Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru Malves
Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru Resort
Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru Vabbinfaru
Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru Resort Vabbinfaru

Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 98 out of 130 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 130 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 130 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 130 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 130 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Walid

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Haifa

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mafaz

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lingyun

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant and refreshing experience in the Maldives. Small island but easy to access to all the facilities it provides.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul Arthur

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yana and reception staff, thank you for your efficiency. Our stay was very short, we will be back. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

mie

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything at the resort was better than I I hoped for. Resort was clean. Staff was excellent and food was very good
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Diana, Nerja spain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hassam who worked for Banyan Tree, Very kindly did a fantastic photo shoot for me around the Island. He did an excellent job very professional. Many thanks Hassam You made my holiday the best with those fabulous pictures.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great, relaxing and lovely staff. Great diving spots nearby. Reef around the island has been greatly affected by climate change . The resort places great effort to help corals recover and other marine conservation activities.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

clarese

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Unforgettable Experience
What an amazing stay. I can’t express how amazing this place was. From the daily sting ray sightings to the outdoor bbq dinners we had an spectacular time!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Toms

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great island
Super amazing service!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet island but also a real lack of facilities and there are much better islands in Maldives to enjoy your hard earnt holiday . Only one restaurant which was well below average and boring with very limited options and a big left down for a Banyan Tree property No swimming pool a shock You can find much nicer for same money and we left early and went to another island which was a genuine 5 star for similar money
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jaredcarver

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was really great, I would definitely recommend staying there for everyone
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Vivek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff that go out of their way for you
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the resort and everybody there. Also love the idea of eco friendly and saving the environment. Respect.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

m, ca

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was relaxing. Highly recommend if your are looking for a place to relax. The water was clear and the room facing the beach was amazing. Everything feel very private. All the staff was really nice. Also get to see the stingrays everyday the staff will feed them. One thing that can be improve is the gym. Overall I would definitely go back and recommend this place.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
No swimming pool. too hot to be on the beach watching the kids as no parasols to protect you from the sun. no bar service on the beach. Only one restaurant after 10 days the food was boring and only 3 star quality and choice. Villas need a referb in bad condition. This is not a five star resort I would say 3 star at the best. Every one was in bed by 9.00pm which says it all absolutely nothing to do, no one to talk to no music in the bar nothing.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome experience Great resort and perfect villa location for sunset and sunrise Friendly staff Will revisit again
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Surprisingly, what stood out to me more than the pristine white sand beaches and the beautiful villas was the staff! Harish gave us such a warm welcome and Riyaaz was extremely caring. Rajesh at the restaurant cooked us unique delicacies everyday to surprise us. The buffets were so extensive and one could see no corners were cut. Ali was courteous housekeeper who made sure our room was always inviting. Moosa and Farhaz at the restaurant were so caring. Talal at the marine centre was witty and professional teacher. ( I took snorkelling lessons). The sting ray feeding was magical. The property strives to reduce waste. Loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018