Vilamendhoo Island Resort & Spa

4.5 star property
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On the beach, white sand, beach towels, windsurfing
Aerial view
Aerial view
Jacuzzi Water Villa
4 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Asian cuisine

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • All-inclusive
  • Breakfast included
  • Gym
  • Spa

Explore the area

Map
South Ari Atoll, Vilamendhoo Island, 00260
  • Ari Atoll
    1 min walk
  • Dhangethi Beach
    4 min walk
  • Bikini Beach
    10 min walk
  • Maamigili Island (VAM)

Room options

Adjoining Beach Villa

  • 55 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Jacuzzi Water Villa

  • 85 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Garden Room

  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Standalone Beach Villa

  • 55 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Jacuzzi Beach Villa

  • 65 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Vilamendhoo Island

With a stay at Vilamendhoo Island Resort & Spa in Vilamendhoo Island, you'll be on the beach, just steps from Ari Atoll. .This beach resort is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Dhigurah Beach and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Bunbaru Public Beach.

What's nearby

  • Dhangethi Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Bikini Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Villingilivaru Island Pier - 42 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Ranveli Beach - 44 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Maafushivaru Island Beach - 85 min drive - 7.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Asian Wok - ‬2 min walk
  • Coral Bar
  • ‪Ahima Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Vilamendhoo Cafeteria - ‬1 min walk
  • The Reef

About this property

Vilamendhoo Island Resort & Spa

Luxury resort on the beach, with 2 outdoor swimming pools
Vilamendhoo Island Resort & Spa offers 194 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. 36-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

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

2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include an outdoor tennis court and a fitness center.

Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool.

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

The onsite spa has 5 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include facials, body treatments, and manicures and pedicures. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including Ayurvedic. The spa is open daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 194 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 2 outdoor swimming pools, an outdoor tennis court, and a fitness center. This resort also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and supervised childcare.
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 Funama Restaurant, one of the resort's 4 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Visit one of the 4 bars/lounges, 2 beach bars, and 2 poolside bars for a refreshing drink. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge at scheduled times.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
Funama Restaurant - Overlooking the ocean, this buffet restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.
Ahima Restaurant - Overlooking the ocean and pool, this buffet restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.
Asian Wok Restaurant - Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant specializes in Asian cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Happy hour is offered. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Hot Rock Restaurant - This beachfront restaurant serves dinner only. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

All-inclusive details

All-inclusive room rates at Vilamendhoo Island Resort & Spa are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Gratuities and taxes

Gratuities are included and additional gratuities at guests' discretion are accepted.

Food and beverages

All buffet meals, snacks, and beverages included
In-room minibar (some restrictions)

Water activities

Kayaking
Snorkeling
Windsurfing

Land activities

Fitness facilities
Soccer
Tennis
Volleyball

Entertainment

Onsite entertainment and activities

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, French, German, Russian

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6:00 AM to 4:00 PM
  • Airport shuttle at scheduled times

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • 4 restaurants
  • 2 beach bars, 2 poolside bars and 4 bars/lounges
  • Room service available

Restaurants on site

  • Funama Restaurant
  • Ahima Restaurant
  • Asian Wok Restaurant
  • Hot Rock Restaurant

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/games room
  • Beach volleyball
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Evening entertainment
  • Fishing
  • Fitness centre
  • Full-service spa
  • Karaoke
  • Kayaking
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground
  • Sailing
  • Shopping
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball
  • Windsurfing
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/games room
  • Children's games
  • Children's pool
  • Children's toys
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Musical instruments
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Supervised childcare

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe
  • Library
  • Lockers available
  • Reception hall

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Beachfront location
  • Garden
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 5 treatment rooms
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body treatments
  • Couples treatment room(s)
  • Facials
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massages
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Spa open daily

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
  • In-room accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Beach towels
  • Couples dining
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Romance packages available
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Ceiling fan

Bathroom

  • Bathroom (partially open)
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 36-inch flat-screen TV
  • TV channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Turndown service

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer via floatplane to the property; guests must contact the property at least 72 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
All guests staying at this property must arrange transfers to/from the airport to the resort by seaplane. The cost of the transfer service is subject to change, and operates with limited service daily 9 AM-3 PM. Guests arriving or departing outside of these hours are advised to book an overnight stay near the airport. A maximum luggage allowance of 44 pounds (20 kilograms) applies.
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
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 6.0 per day

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 135
  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 0 (from 2 to 14 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 185
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 97.5 (from 2 to 14 years old)
  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 12.00 per person, per night
  • Floatplane transfer per adult: USD 390 (roundtrip)
  • Transfer service fee per child: USD 195 (roundtrip), from 2 to 11 years old
  • Additional fee for children (from 12 years old to 17 years old): USD 370 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

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 380 per person (roundtrip)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 190 (roundtrip), (from 2 to 11 years old)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 6.0 per day

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
Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool

Property is also known as

Vilamendhoo Island Resort
Vilamendhoo Island Resort Spa
Vilamendhoo & Spa Vilamendhoo
Vilamendhoo Island Resort & Spa Resort
Vilamendhoo Island Resort & Spa Vilamendhoo Island
Vilamendhoo Island Resort & Spa Resort Vilamendhoo Island

Vilamendhoo Island Resort & Spa Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 488 out of 719 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 184 out of 719 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 719 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 719 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 719 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Javier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kian Yeu

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lots of marine life at the resort. Excellent services both at the front desk and restaurants. Top class resort and I highly recommend Villamendhoo
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Javian

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved our stay at Vilamendhoo and would definitely return. The price, island location and access to reef and marine life excursions was great. The food was very good for a buffet as well. Also had a massage with Ayu at the spa and it was life changing. The only thing I would say was lacking a bit was the cleaning service in our water villa and the night life was pretty non-existent. The bar was open 24/7 which was nice but we were really the only ones out past about 11 pm (group of friends). Overall, great experience though!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing Vilamendhoo stay!
Our stay was amazing. The staff was attentive and helpful, our room was spotless and the the island was gorgeous. Best vacation ever.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sin duda alguna es una de los mejores hoteles en los que he estado, todo esta siempre limpio, las playas son hermosas y muy cuidadas, la comida es muy variada y deliciosa y ni hablar del staff son enormemente amables te hacen sentir como en casa y que quieras regresar nuevamente. Tienes diferentes actividades para no aburrirte y disfrutar de la estadia. Si lo que buscas es un sitio para relajarte y desconectar este es el hotel mas apropiado para ello. Gracias Vilamendhoo por las mejores vacaciones que hemos tenido hasta el momento y quiero resaltar especialmente a las personas del staff Maujhood, Ilham, Mary, Paola y Visham.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

STEPHEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous hotel and a wonderful holiday. Our second visit (unusual for us), having stayed previously in 2019. Vilamendhoo is an excellent resort that I would wholeheartedly recommend to anyone who wants a relaxed Maldives holiday. We didn't wear shoes for our entire 12 night stay. Food choice and quality is excellent, one of the main reasons we re-booked this year. The buffet is brilliant and the Asian Wok restaurant, plus the teppanyaki table are superb too. Special "shout out" to Paul who made eggs for my wife & niece every day. The was charming and made them both smile each morning. The rooms are very good, clean and comfortable. Beds are good although we did need to ask for a topper to make it a bit softer. All the staff we interacted with were brilliant and really can't do enough to help and make your stay extra special. I was a bit cranky when we arrived after our long journey & they couldn't do enough to help solve a couple of minor irritations (which were my issue, rather than anything to do with the resort). Daniel, the Resort Manager / Assistant Manager also was brilliant is helping me with an error that I had made on our reservation - Daniel if you do read this, thank you so much. Sorting this for us, which was NOT Vilamendhoo's issue in any way, totally transformed our holiday and made it even more special. Thank you. Dive Centre is excellent and the house reef very very good too. Highly recommended.
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It looks like Paradise, excellent staff and diving opportunities
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alastair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an incredible time at this resort. We stayed in the overwater jacuzzi villas. We enjoyed the privacy, comfort, service and natural resources of this island. The services were very good and the staff so friendly.
Stayed 15 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved!! Went here on our honeymoon in May 2018 and was extremely happy with the overall value. We loved the property, food, cleanliness.
Stayed 12 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

DeniseManners, Menorca , Spain.

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an amazing holiday. The resort was fantastic, the staff could not of been more helpful in every aspect. The room was very comfortable and the bed linen was of a very good quality, the pillows were so good to sleep on. Food was of a very good quality and also very good choices. The only thing that would of been nice was a little snack (crisp/peanut) with our pre dinner drink but then it would of only added on another kilo or two!! I think we would definitely like to return for another holiday at some time in the not too distant future.
Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Alenka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Leaving a dream
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent food. Paradise island. Very helpful and friendly staff
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Ven, NE

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Customer service at it's best. The welcome was good. 2 times housekeeping in a day. Pretty beautiful island.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Its a bit problem if any one reach male after 4pm, as no seaplane available on that time. And next morning the seaplane for vilamendhoo was too early and after arrive there everyone need to wait for the room. I waited 4 hours as my room check in time from 2pm. I think it would be helpful for the guest if you can arrange early check-in, who need to stay over night in male. Otherwise all of your service just perfect !! :)
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very nice island and perfect to relax. We had the all inclusive package which I think is a must have!
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

STEPHEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable stay in the Maldives.
We had an excellent stay. It is a much bigger island than we have previously visited but was every bit as good. Service throughout is very good. Lots of variety good and for buffet style presently excellently. There’s one live cooling station for each meal. Rooms are good, bed is hard but we asked for a mattress topper and got one immediately and this helped a bit. House reef for snorkelling is fab and diving was well organised. Disappointed we didn’t see quite as much ‘big stuff’ as before but apparently we were between seasons making sightings more random. We didn’t do the whale shark or manta snorkelling trips (lucky to have seen elsewhere before) and didn’t fancy the extra time on boats but were told by others that went that they were brilliant. I’d recommend the resort to others.
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolute paradise! Quality of buffet food could be slightly improved
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mel, Fl

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Is a paradise. We love everything about that island.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Never wanted to leave...
We are totally in love with this place and all its staff. We never wanted to leave—jokingly (kind of) asked if we could get jobs there so we wouldn't have to go. We wanted an over-water villa, but they were booked. Initially sad, but we got beach villa (#130) and loved it! Perfect snorkeling right out front. Thousands of fish every color, shape, size, patterns. Baby black-tip sharks, turtles. Every day different. Went on whale shark tour—they said 50 percent chance of seeing one. We got to swim with 3! It was surreal, beautiful, so special. We’ll never forget this place. Great buffets, water is perfect. Want to come back with kids and grandkids!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Antony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2019