Experts' Choice Award Velaa Private Island
What the experts agree on
Velaa delivers ultimate Maldives seclusion on a picture-perfect private island with boat-only villa access, world-class dining, and an unmatched wine collection—personal touches and diverse activities justify the splurge.
“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.”
– The Telegraph
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
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$2,000/night
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