Niyama Private Islands MaldivesvsVelaa Private Island
Both hotels are rated very highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Niyama Private Islands Maldives scores slightly better than Velaa Private Island. Niyama Private Islands Maldives comes in at 81 with accolades from 5 reviewers such as Lonely Planet, Jetsetter and The Telegraph.
Niyama Private Islands Maldives
Jetsetter
Mr & Mrs Smith
The Telegraph
Lonely Planet
Condé Nast Traveler
PO Box 2002, 20219
From $781/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Jetsetter "Hip new Maldives resort with wow factor amenities including an underwater nightclub, art studio and marine biology lab." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith "This resort refines tropical-island luxury, hitting the high notes with sophisticated dining, alluring beach bars...and an emphasis on urban-inspired style." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"The lush Niyama Private Islands is spread over two islands – 'Play' and 'Chill' – and is filled with 4,200 coconut palms." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Meaning 'bon voyage' in Dhivehi, Niyama is indeed an excellent way to ensure you have a good trip to Maldives." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Award
"A family-friendly resort with 86 beach and overwater villas, its pièce-de-résistance is an underwater nightclub with a view of living coral." Full review
Velaa Private Island Lonely Planet The Telegraph Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler Lonely Planet
Forbes Travel Guide Condé Nast Traveler
20221
From $2,000/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
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 Telegraph9.0
"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 "Editor's Pick: Hot List 2017." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "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 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
Forbes Travel Guide 5 Stars
"A visit to Velaa Private Island is like escaping to another
world. Surrounded by pristine turquoise waters, the private island hideaway sits
tucked away in Noonu Atoll, 116 miles north..." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Splash out on a secluded villa that is only accessible by boat, such as the Romance Residence at Velaa Private Island"
National Geographic
