Velassaru, a member of ‘Small Luxury Hotels of the World’, is a beautiful contemporary resort offering ultra-stylish facilities, chic designer accommodation and stylish dining options.

Location South Malé atoll, 25 minutes by boat from Malé.

Facilities Elegant facilities include a stunning oceanfront infinity pool, a variety of dining outlets including the main restaurant, Mediterranean dining, a Japanese overwater restaurant, oceanfront Grill, bar, beach bar and sundeck, fitness centre, tennis, snorkelling, windsurfing, diving and overwater Aquum spa. Snorkelling is possible directly from the beach.

Accommodation 129 rooms, each with airconditioning, ceiling fan, minibar, telephone, tea/coffee facilities, television, DVD player, sitting area and terrace. Deluxe bungalows are individual single-storey buildings, a few metres from the water with garden bathroom, bath and indoor shower. Beach villas are stunning brand new thatched cottages facing the beach, facilities as above plus espresso machine, DVD player, open-air bathroom with bath and shower. Water bungalows are overwater on stilts, spacious, facilities as above, plus sitting area, canopy bed, indoor shower, bath overlooking the sea, wine chiller and large balcony. Water villas are brand new, overwater, with large balcony, some have a private pool at a supplement.

Transfer time Approximately 25 minutes by speedboat from the airport.