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W Maldives vs Velaa Private Island
W Maldives and Velaa Private Island are both rated highly by expert writers. On balance, W Maldives ranks significantly better than Velaa Private Island. W Maldives comes in at #5 in Maldives with approval from 6 reviewers such as Condé Nast Traveler, Travel + Leisure and Oyster.
W Maldives
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
Condé Nast Traveler
Jetsetter
Lonely Planet
09110
From $980 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's
"Not for fuddy-duddies, nor for those with kids under 13, this ultra-glamorous island resort has super luxury accommodation."
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Travel + Leisure
"The design-savvy W hotels group has expanded to the South Seas with a private-island resort in the Maldives."
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There are W Welcome Ambassadors to greet them and direct them to the W Van that takes them to the W Lounge, where they are offered food, drinks, and, if they choose, a shower.
Condé Nast Traveler
94.3
"Fesdu has one of the best 'house reefs' of all the resort islands, which means spectacular dive and snorkel spots right off the beach, as opposed to the boat rides often required elsewhere."
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It is of course possible to completely avoid these and all other distractions at the spa, which is bigger and better than most with its spacious teak-floored treatment rooms on the water.
Jetsetter
"South Beach swagger on an Indian Ocean island, with designer digs, a spa, and nightclub."
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Lonely Planet
Top choice
"W Retreat & Spa is sleek and imaginative, a boutique luxury island loaded with more casual cool than any other in the country."
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Velaa Private Island
Lonely Planet
The Telegraph
Condé Nast Traveler
Condé Nast Traveler
Lonely Planet
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."
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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."
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Condé Nast Traveler
Gold List
"Editor's Pick: Hot List 2017."
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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."
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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."
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