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Nova Maldives

5.0 star property

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
Exterior
Water Villa with Jacuzzi | Beach/ocean view
Couples treatment room(s), hot tub, body treatments, aromatherapy

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • On private beach
  • Pool
  • All-inclusive
  • Spa
  • Gym

Explore the area

Map
Alif Dhaal Atoll,, Dhangethi, Vakaru, North Central Province
  • Maafushivaru Island Beach
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Vakarufalhi Island Beach
  • Bikini Beach
    ‪133 min walk‬

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, memory-foam beds

Water Villa with Pool

  • 80 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, memory-foam beds

Sunset Beach Villa with Jacuzzi

  • 80 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, memory-foam beds

Beach Villa with Private Pool

  • 160 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, memory-foam beds

2 Bedroom Beach Residence

  • 250 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, memory-foam beds

Beach Villa

  • 80 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Sunset Beach Villa with Private Pool

Sunset Beach Villa with Private Pool

  • 80 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, memory-foam beds

Water Villa

  • 80 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, memory-foam beds

Sunset Beach Villa

  • 80 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, memory-foam beds

Water Villa with Jacuzzi

  • 80 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, memory-foam beds

Sunset Family Beach Villa with Jacuzzi

  • 80 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, memory-foam beds

Family Beach Villa

  • 160 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Vakaru

With a stay at Nova Maldives in Vakaru, you'll be a 1-minute walk from Ari Atoll and 8 minutes by foot from Dhigurah Beach. .This beach resort is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Maafushivaru Island Beach and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Maafushivaru Island Jetty.
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What's nearby

  • Dhigurah Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Maafushivaru Island Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Maafushivaru Island Jetty - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Ranveli Beach - 60 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Dhangethi Port - 75 min drive - 6.3 km

Getting around

  • Velana Intl. Airport (MLE) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cafe' Lux
  • ‪Asian Wok - ‬106 min drive
  • Mixe
  • Senses Restaurant
  • Coral Bar

About this property

Nova Maldives

Luxury resort on the beach, with outdoor pool
Nova Maldives offers 76 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and espresso makers. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Memory foam beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. 32-inch Smart televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.

This Vakaru resort provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include safes and complimentary bottled water. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Recreational amenities at the resort include a private beach, an outdoor pool, 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 3 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Thai massages. The spa is equipped with a hot tub. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is open daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 76 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and Smart televisions. Your memory foam bed comes with down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature rainfall showerheads and designer toiletries.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. After a day at the private beach, you can enjoy other recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional features at this resort include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and barbecue grills.
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.

Grab a bite at Soul Kitchen, one of the resort's 5 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the poolside bar. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and laundry facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge during limited hours.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
Soul Kitchen - This beachfront restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Flames - This beachfront restaurant serves dinner only. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Mizu - This beach restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Solis - This beachfront bar serves light fare only. Open daily.
Wink - Overlooking the pool, this bar serves lunch and light fare. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

All-inclusive details

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

Languages

Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), English, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Russian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • 5 restaurants
  • A poolside bar
  • Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

  • Flames
  • Mizu
  • Solis
  • Soul Kitchen
  • Wink

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Boat tours
  • Canoeing
  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Kayaking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Personal motorised watercraft
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Water skiing
  • Water sports equipment
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Free cot
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Highchair
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • On a private beach
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Full-service spa

  • 3 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Thai massages

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free cot
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Guests must arrange transfers (surcharge) from Male International Airport to the property, which is 25 minutes away via seaplane. To guarantee transfers, guests must contact the property with their flight details at least 7 days before their expected arrival.
Daily transfer service is offered by Manta Air Taxi between 9 AM and 3 PM. Guests arriving or departing outside of these hours are advised to book a local hotel room in Male or Hulhumale. Luggage in excess of 20 kg/person may incur a fee, payable to the seaplane company during flight check-in. Guests must pay the seaplane fee at check-out.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free rollaway/extra beds
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 275
  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 137.5 (from 2 to 11 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 400
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 200 (from 2 to 11 years old)
  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 12.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 3 years of age.
  • Floatplane transfer per adult: USD 475 (roundtrip)
  • Floatplane transfer per child: USD 325 (roundtrip), from 2 to 11 years old
  • Additional fee for children (from 12 years old to 17 years old): USD 465

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

The listed additional fee covers mandatory transfer fees for children aged 12-17.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 475.00 per person (roundtrip)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 325.00 (from 2 to 11 years old)

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, debit card, or cash deposit 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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Nova Maldives Resort
Nova Maldives Vakaru
Nova Maldives Resort Vakaru

Nova Maldives Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Fabio

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff, beautiful coral reef
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

GRACIELA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Two things stood out: 1) Chef Ali's attentiveness to my gluten allergy. I was treated to bespoke meals (especially desserts) as well as gluten-free options made available at request. 2) The joy of the staff as they did their job, especially their efforts to upgrade me to the finest property available as a solo traveler. The conditions were pristine.

10/10 Excellent

Haesuk

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cherry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Nabila

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Paradies auf Erden. Wir verbrachten hier unsere Flitterwochen und waren rundum zufrieden. Das Team kümmert sich hervorragend um einen, der overwater Bungalow mit eigenem Pool lässt keine Wünsche offen!
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dorys Lyssette Di

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sébastien Elisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Wir hatten wundervolle Flitterwochen. Das Personal ist super aufmerksam, das Zimmer wird mehrmals am Tag gemacht und die Anlage ist sehr gepflegt, sauber und schön angelegt. Die Beachvillen sind sehr privat gestaltet und haben ihren eigenen Strandzugang. Mit all inklusive kann man viele alkoholische Getränke (nicht alle) und die meisten Speisen im al a carte Restaurant bestellen. Ich kann Nova nur herzlichst empfehlen
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Luca

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Deludente. Mia moglie e’ Rimasta intossicata per il cibo ( in generale di pessima qualità’) ed è’ stata malissimo per due giorni dovendo ricorrere a farmaci che per fortuna avevamo portato con noi. Non metto una stella solo per la spiaggia ( bellissima) e ben tenuta. Per il resto data la vacanza rovinata per via dell’ intossicazione non posso salvare nulla. Sicuramente non merita le cinque stelle e non vale certamente il prezzo pagato di mille euro a notte per un resort che non grado di offrire sicurezza nei pasti offerti.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

daniele

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurent lucien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

tsutomu

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
水上ヴィラに数日滞在してきました。とてもホテルも新しく部屋清潔感があり、スタッフの対応もよく、海も砂浜も最高に綺麗です。オールインクルーシブの朝昼晩ビュッフェの種類はあまり多くないですが十分な量だと思います。食事の評価としては平均的に美味しくハズレは少ないです。お酒はカクテルがおすすめです。 マイナス面は部屋にはスリッパやパジャマなどはないため持っていくことをおすすめします。海に長時間入り冷えた体を温めたいと思っても基本お湯は出ません。また帰りの水上飛行機の時間もチェックアウト前日の夜しかわからないため、帰りの予定が組みづらくマレで一泊して調整しました。
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

KIYOSHI

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent resort with lots of wonderful excursions and great foods.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Silvia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Esperienza perfetta! Struttura recentemente ristrutturata e curatissima ! Personale gentilissimo e pronto a prendersi carico di qualsiasi richiesta ! Per quanto riguarda il cibo nell’isola ci sono 3 ristoranti, due alla carte e uno buffet dove c’è una scelta vastissima di pietanze in più gli chef (estremamente gentili) sono disponibili a soddisfare anche richieste extra ad un menu già vario ogni giorno (in 10 giorni non abbiamo mai trovato le stesse cose da mangiare)!! l’atollo sud Ari è considerato il top alle Maldive ed è vero.. il resort ha una misura giusta ne troppo piccolo ne troppo dispersivo, il reef attorno pieno di pesci, squaletti, razze ecc per gli amanti di immersioni e snorkeling è un sogno …il resort offre vari tipi di escursioni (squalo balena, mante , tartarughe, pesca e altro… noleggio kayak , attrezzatura da sub e snorkeling tutto) a prezzi molto convenienti comparando altre strutture! Cosa importantissima il trasferimento organizzato alla perfezione sia andata che ritorno in circa 20/25 minuti di idrovolante senza lunghe attese ! Un ringraziamento particolare allo Chef Alì, grazie di cuore per la sua premura e gentilezza un vero professionista!