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Niva Velassaru Maldives
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South Malé AtollMaldives

Niva Velassaru Maldives.

Transfer
Speedboat · 25 min
Accommodation
129 villas
Villa styles
Overwater & beach villas
Dining
5 restaurants & 2 bars

The resort

About Niva Velassaru Maldives.

Velassaru Maldives — now operating as Niva Velassaru Maldives — occupies a private island in South Male Atoll, a 25-minute speedboat from Velana International Airport. Its 129 villas run from garden and beachfront categories to overwater retreats, including 116 sqm Beach Villas with Pool, 112 sqm Water Villas, and Sunset Water Villas whose private infinity pools face west; a two-bedroom Water Retreat with butler service sits at the top of the range. Five restaurants cover the spread: Vela for all-day international buffets and live stations, beachfront Turquoise, the barefoot grill at Sand, overwater teppanyaki at Sora, and evolving Italian tasting menus at Etesian — with Chill Bar perched above the lagoon for sunset and Fen Bar serving the pool. A short transfer, a living house reef straight off the beach and dive access across South Male make it a straightforward choice for travellers who would rather spend the afternoon in the water than in transit.

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.

Direct beach access

2 guests

Beach Villa

Elegant beachfront villa with private terrace, direct beach access, indoor and outdoor shower, king bed, L'Occitane amenities and complimentary Wi-Fi.

Direct beach access

2 guests · 116 m²

Beach Villa with Pool

Most spacious

Beachfront living naturally unfolds in this serene 116 sqm sanctuary where the soft white sands and calm lagoon are just steps away. Designed for those looking for privacy and slow island rhythms, this villa opens onto your own private plunge pool and sun-lit deck. Inside, warm natural tones and elegant stone details create a soothing space to relax. Full-length glass doors frame the views, while a generous indoor living area leads you toward a bathroom designed for ease and indulgence — complete with a deep bathtub, garden shower and double vanity. Every detail feels thoughtfully placed: moments of refreshment by your pool, lingering over coffee on your veranda, or stepping straight onto the beach for sunset walks. It’s a calm, effortless embrace of island life where privacy and connection to the sea flow naturally.

Overwater

2 guests · 112 m²

Water Villa

Overwater

Perched gracefully above the clear turquoise lagoon, these Water Villas are some of the best in Maldives, an intimate over-water sanctuary where the sea becomes your companion at every turn, with floor-to-ceiling glass windows and doors that reveal endless ocean views and lead onto a sun-deck with lounges and direct lagoon access. Inside, natural light floods the villa complimenting thoughtful soft tones, contemporary comforts and a plush king-sized bed. The bathroom — with a freestanding bathtub and separate shower — offers quiet moments of refreshment and ocean views deepen your sense of ease. Here, every sunrise and sunset feels like a quiet conversation between sea and sky. Whether lingering with morning coffee on your deck or slipping into the lagoon’s warmth, this is natural over-water living at its most serene.

Compare

Compare the villas

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

  • View
    Direct beach accessDirect beach access
  • Pool
    —Private pool
  • Total area
    —116 m²
  • Access
    BeachfrontBeachfront
  • Best for
    Two-guest staysTwo-guest stays

Rates are on request. Net B2B rates available on agent login.

Sustainability

Certifications

Independently certified — verified against the issuing body.

8,127.1 kg

ocean plastic intercepted

Verified by Parley Maldives · Updated 2025-11-12

Plan your stay

Getting here & good to know

Getting here

Speedboat
25 min
Satellite view of Niva Velassaru Maldives in Maldives
Satellite view
Niva Velassaru Maldives · South Malé Atoll

Good to know

House reef
Pristine house reef teeming with marine life including sharks, rays and turtles; excellent snorkeling and diving directly off the beach
Check-in / out
14:00 → 12:00
Board
Bed & Breakfast, Half Board, Full Board, All Inclusive
Children
Children welcome in beach villas. Children under 12 not permitted in overwater villas.

Concierge

Ask our Maldives specialist

Our team has stayed at and personally vetted the Maldives' finest islands — we know Niva Velassaru Maldives room 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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