- Maldives DMC since 2006
- Direct contract with The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort
- Air + sea transfer coordinated
- CuisineLatin tapas & cocktails
- StyleCafe/Bar
- SettingOverwater, sunset-facing
- DressSmart Casual
- AtollDhaalu Atoll
About The Whale Bar
The Whale Bar is the resort's sunset room, cantilevered over turquoise water and turning distinctly South American as the light goes. Latin-inspired tapas, cocktails and DJ sets, with a signature champagne-sabering ritual performed nightly. It is the closest the property comes to a scene, and the natural pre-dinner gathering point.
Part of the dining roster at The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort, Dhaalu Atoll, this latin tapas & cocktails restaurant runs a cafe/bar format · overwater, sunset-facing setting. Dress code: smart casual.
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The The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort experience
The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort occupies a private island in Dhaalu Atoll, roughly 45 minutes by seaplane from Velana International Airport, on a landform unusual for the Maldives: a dense verdant rainforest interior ringed by white-sand beach, rather than the open sandbar most resorts are built on. That…
Getting there
The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort is reached by seaplane (45) from Velana International Airport (MLE) in Dhaalu 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 The Whale Bar
What cuisine does The Whale Bar serve?
The Whale Bar at The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort serves Latin tapas & cocktails in a cafe/bar format, set overwater, sunset-facing. The menu rotates with seasonal sourcing — Resortlife can share current dishes on request.Is there a dress code at The Whale Bar?
The Whale Bar operates a smart casual dress code. Most Maldivian resort dining errs on smart-casual after sunset; pack accordingly.Is The Whale Bar included in resort meal plans?
Inclusion depends on the board basis you book — full-board (FB) and all-inclusive (AI) packages at The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort cover the main resort restaurants, while specialty venues like The Whale Bar sometimes carry a per-cover supplement or sit on a paid dine-around credit. Resortlife confirms the current inclusion rules at quote.Where is The Whale Bar located?
The Whale Bar is one of the dining venues at The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort, set in Dhaalu Atoll. Specialty dining in resort settings is typically a 5–10 minute walk or buggy ride from the villa accommodation.
Reserve at The Whale Bar
Specialty restaurants at The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort 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.