- Maldives DMC since 2006
- Direct contract with Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru
- Air + sea transfer coordinated
- CuisineInternational
- StyleBuffet & À la carte
- AtollNorth Malé Atoll
About Ilaafathi
Beachfront restaurant with alang-alang dried grass roof serving expansive buffet breakfasts and superb set dinners in a relaxed setting
Part of the dining roster at Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru, North Malé Atoll, this international restaurant runs a buffet & à la carte format.
Other restaurants at Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru
Other International restaurants in the Maldives
South Malé AtollMain Restaurantat Adaaran club RannalhiInternationalBuffetView restaurant
Dhaalu AtollPalmat Hotel Riu Palace MaldivasInternationalBuffetMain Restaurant, Outdoor TerraceView restaurant
Raa AtollAqua Restaurantat Emerald Faarufushi Resort & SpaInternationalBuffetView restaurant
Raa AtollJaafaiyat FuraveriInternationalBuffetView restaurant
North Malé AtollLohis Waveat Adaaran Select Hudhuran FushiInternationalCasualbeachfrontView restaurant
The Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru experience
Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru is a 5-star private island resort in the North Malé Atoll, accessible by a 30-minute speedboat transfer. The 5-hectare island features 48 villas and four restaurants, including the Saffron Restaurant, which is noted for its authentic Thai cuisine. The resort operates on several meal plans, from…
Getting there
Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru is reached by speedboat (30 min) from Velana International Airport (MLE) in North Malé Atoll.
Daylight-only seaplane operations (06:00–15:30) mean late-arriving long-haul flights may require an overnight in Malé before continuing — Resortlife coordinates the full air-and-sea chain when you book through us.
Questions about Ilaafathi
What cuisine does Ilaafathi serve?
Ilaafathi at Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru serves International in a buffet & à la carte format. The menu rotates with seasonal sourcing — Resortlife can share current dishes on request.Is Ilaafathi included in resort meal plans?
Inclusion depends on the board basis you book — full-board (FB) and all-inclusive (AI) packages at Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru cover the main resort restaurants, while specialty venues like Ilaafathi sometimes carry a per-cover supplement or sit on a paid dine-around credit. Resortlife confirms the current inclusion rules at quote.Where is Ilaafathi located?
Ilaafathi is one of the dining venues at Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru, set in North Malé Atoll. Specialty dining in resort settings is typically a 5–10 minute walk or buggy ride from the villa accommodation.
Reserve at Ilaafathi
Specialty restaurants at Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru are typically reserved in-resort once you check in, but Resortlife can flag preferences (theme nights, chef's table, private dining) with the resort before arrival when you book your stay through us.