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Dusit Thani Maldives vs Velaa Private Island

Both Dusit Thani Maldives and Velaa Private Island are highly recommended by expert reviewers. Overall, Dusit Thani Maldives scores significantly better than Velaa Private Island. Dusit Thani Maldives is ranked #11 in Maldives with approval from 4 publications including Jetsetter, Lonely Planet and The Telegraph.

Dusit Thani Maldives
Dusit Thani Maldives
7 / 10
Mudhdhoo Island, 2188
From $854 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Oyster Oyster
Luxury
"Built in 2012, this Thai-style resort is one of the best all-around luxury picks in the Maldives." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Dusit Thani is a large, mass-market, Thai-owned luxury resort." Full review
Jetsetter Jetsetter
"Remote tropical island retreat with a tree-top spa, a house reef and the largest infinity pool in the Maldives." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
9.0
"This stylish retreat in a Unesco-protected atoll has a 360-degree house reef teeming with marine life, a tree-top spa, one of the largest infinity pools in the Maldives and plenty of warm hospitality." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"It does boast the largest swimming pool in the country, a treetop spa and possibly one of the best Thai restaurants in Maldives" Full review
Velaa Private Island
Velaa Private Island
7 / 10
20221
From $2,000 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
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Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"The island is a stunner; a perfect circle with beach all the way around, perched above a wide circular reef. There are 43 rooms." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
9.0
"Velaa Private Island is a Maldives hotel offering an astonishingly good restaurant, private pools, white sand beaches, and a range of activities, including tennis, golf and watersports." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
Gold List
"Editor's Pick: Hot List 2017." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
Readers' Choice Award
"A tiny, private Maldivian island that manages to fit 45 villas, nine golf tees and the largest wine and Champagne collection in the country." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Velaa has become a byword for personal attention and ultimate luxury...this impressive place is the personal creation of a Czech couple who turned their private-island fantasy into a business." Full review