The 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. The property is known for its 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 an option for couples, multi-generational groups and travellers after a boutique-capacity island with extensive on-site amenities.
The accommodation
From beachfront hideaways to overwater villas above the lagoon — each one curated and personally checked by our Maldives team.
Beachfront
3 guests · 287 m²
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.
Beachfront
3 guests · 313 m²
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.
Lagoon & ocean
3 guests · 223 m²
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.
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A side-by-side look at every room category — view, pool, size and who each one suits best.
Rates are on request. Net B2B rates available on agent login.
Aragu is Velaa’s fine-dining restaurant, pairing precise East-meets-West cooking with an extensive wine programme and live piano. The current official page publishes dinner from 7 PM to 11 PM; the supplied signature brochure presents the seasonal seven-course A Taste of Maldives menu.
Tavaru is a dramatic teppanyaki counter in the resort’s tower, with chefs cooking over the grill and panoramic island views. The supplied fact sheet names Teriyaki Black Cod and Kagoshima A5 Tenderloin among its published highlights. The tower also houses Velaa’s private wine cellar.
Faiy focuses on balanced seasonal dishes built around fresh ingredients. The current first-party dining and wellbeing pages position it as the nourishing food component of Velaa’s broader wellbeing programme; no item-level public price list was found.
Athiri is the resort’s all-day beachfront restaurant. The current official page says chefs from 14 nations prepare international comfort food with local ingredients, while the supplied fact sheet specifically highlights wood-fired pizzas.
Cru is Velaa’s dedicated Champagne bar, where sommeliers guide guests through premium cuvées and rare vintages against an ocean backdrop. No current item-level public price list was found.
AVI is the resort’s poolside lounge for creative drinks and live music as day turns to dusk. No current item-level public price list was found.
Beach Bar serves drinks and light bites at the water’s edge. The supplied fact sheet names salads, pizzas, a trio of open sandwiches, ice creams and fruit platters as the published snack selection; no numeric public prices were present.
An overwater spa with six secluded double treatment villas, personalised facials, Swiss skincare, massage, body therapies, sauna and steam facilities, beauty services, Cloud 9 and Dream Pod experiences, and the Maldives’ only snow room as described by the current official site and supplied fact sheet.
The heart of Velaa Wellbeing Village, combining Ayurvedic traditions with diagnostics, manual therapies, mindfulness, nutrition and tailored fitness. The current page names Ayurvedic specialists Dr. Shylesh and Dr. Peeyush, resort doctor Dr. Ejaz and osteopathy specialist Dr. Sergey; availability must be reconfirmed.
Velaa’s PADI-affiliated dive centre offers private instruction, certified dives, beginner experiences, children’s programmes and specialty courses. The supplied recreation brochure publishes a morning two-dive departure at 08:30 and an afternoon dive at 14:30, plus camera and GoPro rental. A September 2025 first-party update adds Suex VR Quantum DPVs with up to 220 minutes of equipment runtime; the stated 100-metre figure is equipment capability, not a guest depth limit.
The umbrella scuba-diving experience delivered by Velaa Dive Centre; certification, medical, weather and site rules apply.
A PADI specialty focused on underwater navigation.
A PADI specialty focused on boat-diving procedures.
A marine-identification specialty programme.
A coral-reef conservation learning activity.
A shark-conservation learning activity.
Underwater photo and video support; the supplied brochure lists camera and GoPro rental.
A private dive-boat experience arranged through Velaa Dive Centre; certification, medical clearance, weather and site selection apply.
A supervised introductory scuba programme with a published pool session at 13:30 followed by a boat session at 14:30; exact timing and medical requirements must be confirmed.
A PADI introductory pool programme published for children aged 8–10, subject to guardian consent, medical and safety rules.
A shallow-reef experience for eligible young divers under professional supervision; age, certification and depth restrictions must be confirmed.
A two-dive morning boat trip with a published 08:30 departure, for suitably certified divers.
A single afternoon boat dive with a published 14:30 departure, for suitably certified divers.
A PADI Open Water certification programme, published for eligible guests aged 10 and over.
A junior PADI Open Water certification route, subject to PADI age and supervision standards.
A PADI specialty course focused on wreck-diving skills; prerequisites and site conditions apply.
A PADI specialty course focused on deep-diving skills; certification, medical and depth standards apply.
A PADI specialty course focused on drift-diving techniques.
A diver-propulsion-vehicle specialty using suitable equipment under instructor supervision.
A PADI specialty focused on buoyancy control.
A guided snorkelling search for turtles; wildlife sightings are never guaranteed.
An introduction to the resort’s coral restoration programme.
A private guided snorkelling outing tailored to current conditions.
A seasonal trip connected to manta conditions at Hanifaru Bay; access rules, weather and wildlife sightings apply.
A guided orientation to the resort house reef.
Introductory snorkelling instruction for guests learning mask, snorkel and fin skills.
A guided outing combining suitable snorkelling locations based on conditions.
A guided after-dark snorkelling experience, subject to conditions and participant suitability.
Private or guided swimming tuition arranged by the recreation team.
A themed water experience and photoshoot; safety and age rules apply.
A participation route connected to Velaa’s reef-restoration work; current programme details must be confirmed.
An educational presentation about the local marine environment and conservation.
The resort’s golf academy, centred on a José María Olazábal-designed nine-hole Par-3 course with PGA coaching and TrackMan-supported analysis.
A nine-hole Par-3 course designed by José María Olazábal, with flexible combinations for different abilities.
One-to-one golf coaching from PGA professionals, subject to instructor availability.
A TrackMan simulator session for practice and analysis.
Technology-supported swing analysis through the Velaa Golf Academy.
Only resort in the world with both professional golf AND ice hockey rink
A private cruise aboard the published Ayma yacht, subject to current fleet availability.
Private boat hire with route and vessel selected for the party and conditions.
A private offshore fishing outing; season, catch rules and release practices must be confirmed.
A sunset fishing trip using current resort operating and catch guidelines.
A wildlife-viewing cruise; dolphin sightings are never guaranteed.
A seasonal manta encounter subject to Hanifaru access rules, weather and wildlife presence; sightings are never guaranteed.
A private cruise with a meal on or near an uninhabited island, subject to logistics and weather.
A private picnic excursion to a suitable uninhabited island.
A private cruise aboard the published Rania yacht, subject to current fleet availability.
A private cruise aboard the published Ameera yacht, subject to current fleet availability.
A private cruise aboard the published Dhana dhoni, subject to current fleet availability.
A private cruise aboard the published Thula speedboat, subject to current fleet availability.
A private cruise aboard the published Kun’ba speedboat, subject to current fleet availability.
A private cruise aboard the published Meysa speedboat, subject to current fleet availability.
An electric hydrofoil-board experience with instruction and suitable conditions.
A high-performance ride using the first-party-announced 2025 Sea-Doo RXP-X or GTX Limited fleet; the published 325 hp specification describes the equipment, not a promised operating speed.
The on-island watersports centre provides expert-guided motorised and non-motorised equipment experiences; availability, instruction, weather and safety rules apply.
A guided Jet Ski tour offered in published 30-to-120-minute formats; exact duration, route and conditions must be confirmed.
A powered surfboard experience with instruction and safety equipment.
An electric hydrofoil scooter experience introduced by the resort; instruction and suitability requirements apply.
A guided Seabob water experience.
A boat-towed wakesurf session with recreation-team support.
A boat-towed waterskiing session.
A boat-towed wakeboarding session.
A boat-towed kneeboarding session.
A board-sport session listed in the supplied recreation brochure.
A foil-surfing experience, subject to ability and conditions.
A water-propelled Flyboard experience with instruction.
A water-propelled Hoverboard experience with instruction.
A water-propelled Jetovator experience with instruction.
Boat-towed inflatable activities selected for guest suitability and conditions.
Catamaran sailing with instruction or guided support.
Windsurfing equipment use subject to a competence check and conditions.
Instructor-led windsurfing lessons.
Kitesurfing for suitably skilled guests in appropriate wind conditions.
Instructor-led kitesurfing lessons, subject to conditions.
A weather-dependent kitesurfing outing to a suitable uninhabited island.
Stand-up paddleboarding in suitable lagoon conditions.
A lagoon kayak experience with a transparent viewing panel.
A pedal-boat lagoon activity.
A wakesurf session using the resort’s published Raalhu boat, subject to current fleet availability.
Two relaxation and mindfulness experiences named on the current official Spa and Wellbeing pages; exact format and suitability must be confirmed.
The Maldives’ only snow room experience, as described by the current official Velaa Spa page; health suitability and access rules must be confirmed.
A broader personalised wellbeing programme combining Eveylaa, mindful movement, nutrition and fitness.
A supervised kids club built around island quests, crafts, games and events. Current age, registration and supervision policies must be confirmed.
Supervised water and outdoor play for younger guests.
Movement-led games in the kids club energy studio.
Sensory experiences using sound, light and motion.
Age-appropriate cooking classes and learning experiments.
Indoor climbing and active play areas.
Quieter creative corners, reading nooks and cosy spaces.
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.
Velaa exclusively yours — private world for special occasions
Tennis is listed in the supplied official recreation brochure; coaching, equipment, age rules and opening hours must be confirmed.
Padel Tennis is listed in the supplied official recreation brochure; coaching, equipment, age rules and opening hours must be confirmed.
Squash is listed in the supplied official recreation brochure; coaching, equipment, age rules and opening hours must be confirmed.
Table Tennis is listed in the supplied official recreation brochure; coaching, equipment, age rules and opening hours must be confirmed.
Beach Tennis is listed in the supplied official recreation brochure; coaching, equipment, age rules and opening hours must be confirmed.
Speedminton is listed in the supplied official recreation brochure; coaching, equipment, age rules and opening hours must be confirmed.
Badminton is listed in the supplied official recreation brochure; coaching, equipment, age rules and opening hours must be confirmed.
Beach Volleyball is listed in the supplied official recreation brochure; coaching, equipment, age rules and opening hours must be confirmed.
Football Pitch is listed in the supplied official recreation brochure; coaching, equipment, age rules and opening hours must be confirmed.
Climbing Wall is listed in the supplied official recreation brochure; coaching, equipment, age rules and opening hours must be confirmed.
Pétanque is listed in the supplied official recreation brochure; coaching, equipment, age rules and opening hours must be confirmed.
Croquet is listed in the supplied official recreation brochure; coaching, equipment, age rules and opening hours must be confirmed.
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Velaa Private Island Maldives is located in Noonu Atoll. P.O. Box 2071, Noonu Atoll, Republic of Maldives
Velaa Private Island Maldives is a resort that is typically located on its own private island and offers exclusive amenities and services.
Velaa Private Island Maldives offers: Free Wi-Fi, Free breakfast, Free parking, Outdoor pool, Air-conditioned, Laundry service, Beach access, Room service and more.
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.
Velaa Private Island Maldives has 7 restaurants and bars, including Aragu, Tavaru, Faiy, Athiri, Cru, AVI and more. Cuisines span Contemporary European with Asian influences, Japanese teppanyaki, Balanced seasonal wellness cuisine, International and Maldivian.
Yes — Velaa Private Island Maldives features Velaa Spa (by Velaa Spa, set over the water), with signature treatments such as Velaa Elixir Of Life, Maldivian Royal Rose, Maldivian Serenity Experience.
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