Taj Coral Reef Resort and Spa MaldivesvsVelaa Private Island
Both properties are rated very highly by expert writers. Overall, Vivanta by Taj Coral Reef Maldives scores marginally higher than Velaa Private Island. Vivanta by Taj Coral Reef Maldives comes in at #33 in Maldives with recommendations from 3 publications like Lonely Planet, Jetsetter and Oyster.
Taj Coral Reef Resort and Spa Maldives
Jetsetter
Oyster
Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
Forbes Travel Guide
Hembudhu Island, North Male Atoll
From $1,410/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Jetsetter "Hip thatch-roofed villas dot an intimate lagoon at this laid-back resort in the North Malé Atoll." Full review
OysterUpscale
"This small, upscale resort with lower prices (and less luxury) than sister property Exotica draws couples of many nationalities." Full review
Lonely Planet "Totally remodelled in 2009, heart-shaped Taj Vivanta is a glamorous resort that still manages to feel laid-back and unpretentious." Full review
Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand
"Vivanta by Taj Coral Reef Maldives, in spite of (or perhaps by virtue of) its unwieldy name, is the sort of place that needs very little by way of explaining. It’s an overwater villa..." Full review
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Forbes Travel Guide Recommended
"Taj Coral Reef Resort & Spa, Maldives has a distinctly fresh and laid-back vibe that seems
to appeal in particular to young couples - honeymooners make up approximately
80 percent..." Full review
Velaa Private Island Lonely Planet
The Telegraph
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler Lonely Planet Forbes Travel Guide
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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
