The Maldives (officially the Republic of Maldives) is a South Asian island country, located in the Indian Ocean, situated in the Arabian Sea. It lies about 700 kilometres south-west of Sri Lanka and 400 kilometres south-west of India.

This chain of twenty-six atolls (giant ringlike coral formations) and holds 1190 (coral) Islands, on which only 200 Islands are inhabited.
The Islands itself comprising a territory spanning roughly 300 square kilometres, however the total spanning is around 90.000 square kilometres!

The Maldives is one of the world's most geographically dispersed countries, as well as the smallest Asian country by both land area and population, with around 430.000 inhabitants.
 

The capital of the Maldives is Malé
This is the most populous city in the Republic of Maldives.
With a population of around 135.000 and an area of 5.8 square kilometres, it is also one of the most densely populated cities in the world!

 

   Vilamendhoo Island Resort and Spa

The Maldives welcomes you to a tropical paradise of palm trees, white sandy beaches, sparkling clear, warm water in turquoise lagoons and colorful coral reefs.

Vilamendhoo Island Resort is surrounded by a beautiful lagoon and a long white sandy beach is a true piece of paradise in the Indian Ocean.
This small Island is 900 meters long by 250 meters wide, about 55 acres. It’s only a 25 minutes flight by seaplane from Velana International Airport on Male.

A private escape set in the South Ari Atoll of the gorgeous Maldives, the Vilamendhoo Island Resort and Spa is definitely something special.

Firstly, it features one of the region’s best house reefs, which makes for some of the most spectacular diving and snorkelling experience, right off the beach.

And there’s also the added benefit of exclusive villas on the water and the beach.

Besides snorkeling and diving several other activities are offered: volleyball, tennis, badminton, table tennis, table football, other water sports (e.g. kayaking and windsurfing).

Click to view a introduction video of Vilamendhoo
There is an air conditioned fitness centre on the resort.

If you just want to relax pay a visit to the over the water “Duniye Spa”, or one of the 7 bars and restaurants on the Island.

On this paradise island there is really something for everyone.

Vilamendhoo Island Resort and Spa was completely rebuilt in summer 2010 and adapted to the needs of guests and offers now 184 single or double bungalows with perfect comfort and integration in the natural ambiance of the island.
The transfer

There are a couple of ways to get from Male airport to Vilamendhoo Island
You can transfer via a local ferry, this is the cheapest, just a couple of dollars, but will take about 4 hours.
You can also go by speedboat (about $100,-) and arrive in 90 minutes.
Or take the (preferred) transfer, by Seaplane, however this option is more expensive (Around $300,- for a return trip) but you’ll be drinking your complementary drink within 30 minutes!

We choose the Seaplane Transfer, flying over the various Atols is already an attraction!
Trans Maldivian Airways “TMA” provides seaplane transfers to/from the TMA Terminal at the Velana International Airport “VIA” to coincide with the arrival/departure of international flights. As mentioned, the time from the TMA Terminal to Vilamendhoo is about 25 minutes.

Note that Seaplanes fly during daylight hours only

 

 

 Accommodation

184 Rooms include 30 Jacuzzi Water Villas, 30 Jacuzzi Beach Villas, 111 Beach Villas and 13 Garden Rooms.

All feature tropical décor, a king size or twin beds, wood or tile floors, private porch with furniture, air-conditioning,overhead ceiling fan, sitting area, stocked Mini Bar with refrigerator, complimentary tea/coffee, IDD telephone, 32 inch flat screen cable TV, DVD/CD player, high speed broadband Internet connection, personal safe, partially open-air bathroom with double sinks, a rain shower, bath accessories, hair dryer, nightly turndown service, bathrobe, complimentary use of chaise lounges at the pool and beach and beach towels.
Electricity is 220VAC, 50HZ
 
Jacuzzi Water Villas (85 sqm) are located over-the-water, in the lagoon…a short walk along your private jetty to this secluded hideaway featuring a larger bedroom, wood floor, a Bluetooth mini speaker for streaming music, a tea/coffee/espresso machine; a spacious bathroom with a private, walled-in outdoor area featuring a Jacuzzi for two “under the stars”, a wooden sundeck with chaise lounges, a shade umbrella, tropical plants, a private sundeck with stairs into the sea and the most magnificent views of all...  
Jacuzzi Beach Villas (65 sqm) are spacious, with wood floor, a Bluetooth mini speaker for streaming music, a private, walled-in outdoor area featuring a Jacuzzi for two “under the stars”, a wooden sundeck with chaise lounges, a shade umbrella, tropical plants and a beautiful view of the lagoon  
Beach Villas (55 sqm) are stand alone villa's with a tile floor.

They have an Bluetooth mini speaker for streaming music, a private, walled-in outdoor area. An outdoor terrace infront of your villa holds a couple of chairs from where you'll have a great beach / seaview.

  
Garden Rooms (55sqm) are the same as Beach Villas but located in the garden, not on the beach.
They are in 3 blocks of 4 or 5 rooms, and have a privacy screen between each room.