NOONU ATOLL · MALDIVES

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Velaa Private Island Maldives

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Noonu Atoll

P.O. Box, Noonu Atoll, Republic of Maldives

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House reef · Excellent

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TransferSpeedboat · 50 min
Accommodation47 villas & rooms
Villa stylesOverwater & beach villas
Dining5 restaurants & 3 bars
House reefExcellent

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The resort

About Velaa Private Island Maldives

Velaa Private Island is a 5-star resort on its own island in Noonu Atoll, reached by an approximately 45-minute seaplane transfer from Malé International Airport. The property holds a 4.8 rating from 227 guest reviews and is known for a highly rated, service-led approach at the upper end of the Maldives market. Accommodation is made up of one-bedroom beach and overwater villas alongside larger two- and four-bedroom residences, many with private pools, teak interiors and thatched roofs. Dining covers five upscale restaurants backed by a dedicated wine cellar, with Aragu the signature fine-dining room. Guests also have access to a spa with a snow room, an outdoor pool, a kids club and a six-hole golf course with a covered driving range. The combination of a full golf facility, a snow-room spa and villa-scale residences on a single private island is distinctive among Maldives resorts and positions Velaa as a well-regarded option for couples, multi-generational groups and travellers after a boutique-capacity island with extensive on-site amenities.

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Why we love it

Why we love this resort

Velaa Private Island is a 5-star resort on its own island in Noonu Atoll, reached by an approximately 45-minute seaplane transfer from Malé International Airport.

Only resort in the world with a professional golf course, PGA instruction AND ice hockey rink; Velaa Art Gallery — 10th anniversary art collection; Maldives' largest private wine cellar — Tavaru Tower; CLOUD 9 pod at Velaa Spa; Only resort in Maldives with snow room; Aragu — 3 years running World's Best Fine Dining Hotel; Island buyout available — private world for special occasions; Ayma sports yacht + Sea-Doo 2025 RXP-X; Reefscapers coral restoration programmex
House reef: Excellent

Best for

FamiliesHoneymoonersDivers & surfersWellness seekers

The accommodation

Choose your perfect stay

From beachfront hideaways to overwater villas above the lagoon — each one curated and personally checked by our Maldives team.

CouplesPrivacy seekers

Beach Pool Villa

Your perfect hideaway — designed for slow mornings with salt on your skin and golden afternoons side by side. Natural light, endless ocean views and calming colours of sand and sea. Materials chosen to breathe with the island. 8m private pool. 1 Bedroom.

Up to 3 guests287 m²BeachfrontPrivate poolDirect beach accessYour perfect hideaway — designed for slow mornings with salt on your skin and golden afternoons side by side. Natural light, endless ocean views and calming colours of sand and sea. Materials chosen to breathe with the island. 8m private pool. 1 Bedroom.

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CouplesPrivacy seekers

Deluxe Beach Pool Villa

Enhanced beachfront sanctuary with a larger 9m private pool. Generous proportions, natural materials and panoramic beach views. Soft natural light and island-inspired design for the ultimate coastal retreat. 1 Bedroom.

Up to 3 guests313 m²BeachfrontPrivate poolDirect beach accessKing Size

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Overwater + pool

HoneymoonersCouplesLuxury seekers

Sunrise Water Pool Villa

Designed along an extended jetty with uninterrupted ocean views — a secluded overwater hideaway for slow mornings. East-facing sunrise views, 7m private pool, direct lagoon access. Designed with natural materials that breathe with the island. 1 Bedroom.

Up to 3 guests223 m²Lagoon & oceanPrivate poolOverwaterKing Size

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Overwater + pool

HoneymoonersCouplesLuxury seekers

Sunset Deluxe Water Pool Villa

With a private pool, large terrace and luxurious daybed facing the magnificent ocean — ideal for savouring the final moments of the day. West-facing sunset views, 9m private pool, direct lagoon access. Natural materials, floor-to-ceiling glass. 1 Bedroom.

Up to 3 guests245 m²Lagoon & oceanPrivate poolOverwaterKing Size

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Family favourite

Families

Beach Pool House

Versatile and generously proportioned beachfront pool house — ideal getaway home for a family. Open spaces invite long talks and laughter while quiet corners give everyone freedom to simply be. 10m infinity pool, direct beach access. 2 Bedrooms.

Up to 5 guests581 m²BeachfrontPrivate poolDirect beach access2 King Size

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Overwater + pool

HoneymoonersFamiliesLuxury seekers

Ocean Pool House

Located on the tip of the water villa jetty — this two-bedroom overwater house offers an expansive living and dining area with full 180-degree ocean views. 11m infinity pool, direct lagoon access. Made for shared days with those closest to you. 2 Bedrooms.

Up to 5 guests493 m²Lagoon & oceanPrivate poolOverwater2 King Size

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HoneymoonersFamiliesLuxury seekers

The Romantic Residence

Accessible only by boat — this ultra-private one-bedroom villa is suspended above the lagoon and perfect for honeymooners or a romantic getaway. The most secluded accommodation at Velaa. 17m pool. Complete isolation. 1 Bedroom. Among the largest in the Maldives.

Up to 3 guests598 m²Lagoon & oceanPrivate poolOverwaterKing Size

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Family favourite

FamiliesLuxury seekers

Nika Private Residence

Lovingly reimagined by iconic interior designer Patricia Urquiola — this two-storey residence reaches new heights of luxury in the Maldives. 4 Bedrooms. 17m pool. 1,324 sqm. Named one of Top Wellness Hotel Suites 2025. Among the largest villa residences in the Maldives.

Up to 10 guests1324 m²BeachfrontPrivate poolDirect beach access4 King Size

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Family favourite

FamiliesLuxury seekers

Kuredhi Private Residence

Reimagined by Winch Design — a masterpiece of barefoot luxury and contemporary island living. 4 Bedrooms. 17m pool. 1,324 sqm. Expansive indoor-outdoor living spaces. Among the largest villa residences in the Maldives. Recently unveiled reimagined design.

Up to 10 guests1324 m²BeachfrontPrivate poolDirect beach access4 King Size

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FamiliesLuxury seekers

Funa Private Residence

Spacious four-bedroom private residence among the largest in the Maldives. Feel every bit as generous as your own home. 4 Bedrooms. 17m pool. 1,324 sqm. Guests often stay "just a few more days." No hurry to go home when you're already there.

Up to 10 guests1324 m²BeachfrontPrivate poolDirect beach access4 King Size

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Most spacious

FamiliesLuxury seekers

Nirolhu Private Residence

Four-bedroom private beachfront residence — generously proportioned and island-inspired. 4 Bedrooms. 17m pool. 1,324 sqm. Among the largest residences in the Maldives.

Up to 10 guests1350 m²BeachfrontPrivate poolDirect beach access4 King Size

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Compare

Compare the villas

A side-by-side look at every room category — view, pool, size and who each one suits best.

Villa	View	Pool	Size	Access	Best for	Rates
Beach Pool Villa	Beachfront	Private pool	287 m²	Beachfront	Couples	On request
Deluxe Beach Pool Villa	Beachfront	Private pool	313 m²	Beachfront	Couples	On request
Sunrise Water Pool Villa	Lagoon & ocean	Private pool	223 m²	Overwater	Honeymooners	On request
Sunset Deluxe Water Pool Villa	Lagoon & ocean	Private pool	245 m²	Overwater	Honeymooners	On request
Beach Pool House	Beachfront	Private pool	581 m²	Beachfront	Families	On request
Ocean Pool House	Lagoon & ocean	Private pool	493 m²	Overwater	Honeymooners	On request
The Romantic Residence	Lagoon & ocean	Private pool	598 m²	Overwater	Honeymooners	On request
Nika Private Residence	Beachfront	Private pool	1324 m²	Beachfront	Families	On request
Kuredhi Private Residence	Beachfront	Private pool	1324 m²	Beachfront	Families	On request
Funa Private Residence	Beachfront	Private pool	1324 m²	Beachfront	Families	On request
Nirolhu Private Residence	Beachfront	Private pool	1350 m²	Beachfront	Families	On request

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Aragu

Contemporary / Fine diningFine diningSignature

Aragu is Velaa Private Island's signature fine-dining restaurant, where a contemporary à la carte menu blends Mediterranean, Japanese and Maldivian influences. An elegant destination paired with an exceptional cellar and refined, intuitive service.

Smart Casual

Signature: East-West Fusion Tasting Menu · Chef's Table · Rare Wine Pairings

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Tavaru

Japanese — Teppanyaki + Rare Wine CellarFine DiningTower above the palms — dramatic elevated setting + underground wine cellar

High above the palms, Tavaru offers a dramatic teppanyaki experience. The grill crackles, sparks fly, and the sweeping view puts Velaa in the palm of your hand. Hidden within the Tavaru Tower lies the Maldives' largest private wine cellar — with rare international labels, first discoveries and deep explorations.

Smart Casual

Signature: Teppanyaki Theatrical Performance · Rare Wine Discoveries

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Faiy

Contemporary, Seasonal, Plant-Based InspiredÀ la CarteNestled among lush greenery

Nestled among lush greenery, Faiy focuses on balanced, seasonal dishes as vibrant as the nature around you. Clean food, beautifully simple, made to nourish — in the most delicious way.

Nestled among lush greenery

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Athiri

International, Global — 14 NationsFine DiningWarm easygoing main dining space

Athiri is the centre of daily life at Velaa. Chefs from 14 nations prepare global dishes with a twist, blending the comfort foods you love with local ingredients. All served in a warm, easygoing space ideal for a long lunch or a spontaneous snack between swims.

Casual

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Cru

Champagne Bar — Premium Cuvées, Rare VintagesCafe/BarSea as its backdrop — quiet refinement

With the sea as its backdrop, Cru is a space of quiet refinement. Sommeliers guide you through premium cuvées and rare vintages, always with something new to discover. Unhurried, personal, and perfectly chilled.

Smart Casual

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AVI

Creative Cocktails, Live MusicCafe/BarPoolside — day turns to dusk

AVI is Velaa's poolside lounge for creative drinks and live music as the day turns to dusk. Barefoot luxury from sunset cocktails to simple pleasures, it is the island's sundowner spot, where an afternoon by the pool eases into a golden hour of cocktails and music.

Smart Casual

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Beach Bar

Cocktails, Bar Snacks, Light BitesCafe/BarRight by the water

The Beach Bar serves crisp drinks, innovative cocktails and light bites right by the water, made for lazy days on the sand or a pause between water sports sessions. Hand painted by Czech artist Pasta Oner, its playful, colourful setting is barefoot Velaa at its most relaxed.

Beach Casual

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Velaa Spa + Velaa Wellbeing Village

Velaa Spa / Dr Burgener Switzerland / KOTOSHINA JapanOverwater

Velaa Spa holds meditation sessions, Hatha yoga classes and features the unique CLOUD 9 pod which sways and cradles guests into a state of deep relaxation. Cool down in the Maldives' only snow room or detox in the heat of the sauna and steam room — all with endless turquoise vistas. Sourced from world's leading wellness experts Dr Burgener Switzerland and KOTOSHINA Japan, the latest anti-aging technologies blend rare ingredients to promote skin vitality. Velaa Wellbeing Village offers a complete wellness destination. Dermadrop skin rejuvenation technology. 24-hr gym with cardio, weights, HIIT, core, TRX, circuit.

Signature treatments

CLOUD 9 Pod (swaying cradle)
Maldives' only Snow Room
HIFU anti-aging
Ayurvedic
Bamboo Body Scrub
Body Wraps
Oriental Massage
Hatha Yoga

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Velaa Dive Centre

by Velaa Private IslandPADI Certifiedfull curriculum

Explore underwater wonders at Velaa Dive Centre featuring the latest technology including the cutting-edge Suex scooter for underwater exploration. Expert dive team for guided experiences across Noonu Atoll's pristine dive sites. Reefscapers coral restoration programme with biorock technology on-site. Maldives' marine biologist Dr Thomas J. Goreau visited to spearhead new coral installation.

Courses

Discover ScubaOpen WaterAdvancedall PADI levels

Marine life

Sea TurtlesManta RaysReef SharksDolphinsReef FishVibrant Corals

House reef: Excellent — turtles nesting on island shores

✓ Equipment rental

Marine

Scuba Diving

Velaa Dive Centre + Suex scooter — Noonu Atoll pristine sites

Sea Turtle Encounters

Sea turtles nest on Velaa's shores — guided encounters

Adventure

Velaa Golf Academy

A 9-hole Par-3 course designed by Ryder Cup legend José María Olazábal, with one-on-one PGA coaching, a TrackMan simulator and advanced swing analysis. Flexible hole combinations and tailored lessons welcome everyone from beginners to families, and the academy has even hosted night golf under the lights.

Ice Hockey

Only resort in the world with both professional golf AND ice hockey rink

Ayma Yacht Charter

Velaa's new sports yacht — luxury and high performance day cruising

Fliteboard Ultra / Flite Scooter

Latest watersports innovation — electric surfboard and underwater scooter

Sea-Doo 2025 RXP-X

Latest performance jet ski — 2025 model

Cultural

Reefscapers Coral Restoration

Biorock coral frames + marine biologist guided restoration

Velaa Art Gallery

Unveiled for the island's 10th anniversary, the Velaa Art Gallery brings museum-grade exhibitions to the atoll, including the Milan Houser collection, an unexpected cultural pause between lagoon and palms.

Island Buyout

Velaa exclusively yours — private world for special occasions

Wellness

CLOUD 9 & Dream Pod

Velaa Spa's CLOUD 9 and Dream Pod sessions pair meditation, yoga and guided rest with immersive light and sound, a signature of the Eveylaa wellbeing approach that quiets the mind before restoring the body.

Snow Room

The Maldives' only snow room experience. Step from tropical heat into real falling snow as part of Velaa Spa's hot-and-cold recovery circuit, alongside the sauna, steam detox rooms and healing therapies.

Velaa Wellbeing Village

Home of Eveylaa, Velaa's own wellbeing philosophy: the body read as one whole, then rebalanced through yoga, meditation, breathwork and sound healing, mind therapy, modern recovery therapies and tailored nutrition that sustains what has been restored.

Family

Lha Velaa Kids Club

Lha Velaa Kids Club is a joyful mix of island quests, wonderfully messy crafts and high-spirited fun, from Maldivian baseball on the sand to talent shows, led by Tokey the turtle. Water and outdoor play for sunny days, with new events popping up all season.

Sustainability

Ocean impact

27,502.4 kg

ocean plastic intercepted

Verified by Parley Maldives · Updated 2025-01-13

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Good to know

House reef: Excellent
Board: Breakfast, Half Board, Full Board
Children: Children welcome. Dedicated Kids Club. Personal butler anticipates children's preferences.
Cancellation: By enquiry. Contact info@velaaisland.com for terms and conditions.
Languages: English, Czech (Czech ownership — Jiri Smejc)

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Our team has stayed at and personally vetted the Maldives' finest islands — we know Velaa Private Island Maldivesroom by room, transfer by transfer. Tell us your dates and travellers, and we'll shape the right villa, board and seaplane timing around them, with net B2B rates on agent login.

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Free breakfast

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Beach access

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Kitchens in some rooms

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Where is Velaa Private Island Maldives located?

Velaa Private Island Maldives is located in Noonu Atoll. P.O. Box 2071, Noonu Atoll, Republic of Maldives

Is Velaa Private Island Maldives located on a private island?

Velaa Private Island Maldives is a resort that is typically located on its own private island and offers exclusive amenities and services.

What amenities does Velaa Private Island Maldives offer?

Velaa Private Island Maldives offers: Free Wi-Fi, Free breakfast, Free parking, Outdoor pool, Air-conditioned, Laundry service, Beach access, Room service and more.

What types of villas and rooms does Velaa Private Island Maldives offer?

Velaa Private Island Maldives offers 11 accommodation categories, including Beach Pool Villa, Deluxe Beach Pool Villa, Sunrise Water Pool Villa, Sunset Deluxe Water Pool Villa, Beach Pool House, Ocean Pool House and more. Of these, 4 sit over the water and 11 have a private pool.

What are the dining options at Velaa Private Island Maldives?

Velaa Private Island Maldives has 7 restaurants and bars, including Aragu, Tavaru, Faiy, Athiri, Cru, AVI and more. Cuisines span Contemporary / Fine dining, Japanese — Teppanyaki + Rare Wine Cellar, Contemporary, Seasonal, Plant-Based Inspired, International, Global — 14 Nations.

Does Velaa Private Island Maldives have a spa?

Yes — Velaa Private Island Maldives features Velaa Spa + Velaa Wellbeing Village (by Velaa Spa / Dr Burgener Switzerland / KOTOSHINA Japan, set over the water), with signature treatments such as CLOUD 9 Pod (swaying cradle), Maldives' only Snow Room, HIFU anti-aging.

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