Vilamendhoo Island Resort & Spa
SOUTH ARI ATOLL · MALDIVES
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The resort
Located in the South Ari Atoll, Vilamendhoo Island Resort & Spa is a 4-star property on a 55-acre island. The resort offers 184 villas, including water villas with direct sea access, and is reached by a 25-minute seaplane transfer. Guests can choose from four restaurants, with the Asian Wok restaurant frequently praised for its food and service from its culinary team. The island is known for its access to marine life, with a house reef famous for whale sharks and manta rays, supporting diving and snorkeling experiences. With a 4.8 rating from over 1,300 reviews, the resort provides a reliable Maldivian stay focused on consistent service, varied dining, and immediate access to a vibrant reef.
Why we love it
Located in the South Ari Atoll, Vilamendhoo Island Resort & Spa is a 4-star property on a 55-acre island. The resort offers 184 villas, including water villas with direct sea access, and is reached by a 25-minute seaplane transfer.
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The accommodation
From beachfront hideaways to overwater villas above the lagoon — each one curated and personally checked by our Maldives team.
Set back among Vilamendhoo's dense island greenery, this 55-square-metre room opens onto a private porch screened from neighbours by tropical foliage. Inside, a king or twin bed sits beneath a ceiling fan, while the partially open-air bathroom pairs a rain shower with twin sinks. An outdoor seating area and stocked mini-bar complete the retreat, a short stroll from the beach.
A detached, standalone villa set just back from the sand on South Ari Atoll, opening straight onto the beach through a private porch. Inside, a king bed sits beneath tropical-island decor, tile floors and a ceiling fan, while the partially open-air bathroom pairs double sinks with a rain shower. Across 55 sq m it sleeps two, with room for a third guest.
Adjoined beach villas ideal for families or groups travelling together, without interleading doors.
Set within Vilamendhoo's adults-only enclave, this beachfront villa opens directly onto soft sand and a turquoise lagoon. Maldivian-inspired interiors centre on a king bed, while a partially open-air bathroom adds a rain shower beneath the sky. The private sundeck holds a Jacuzzi for two, ideal for unwinding after a day on the house reef.
Crafted from natural timber and raised on stilts above Vilamendhoo's lagoon, this overwater villa opens onto a private sundeck with loungers and a staircase descending straight into the water. Inside, a king bed sits beneath a ceiling fan, while a partially open-air bathroom adds a rain shower and the deck holds a Jacuzzi for unhurried evenings under South Ari's sky.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garden Room | Garden | — | 55 m² | Island | Couples | On request |
| Beach Villa | Beach | — | 55 m² | Beachfront | Couples | On request |
| Adjoining Beach Villa | Beach | — | 55 m² | Beachfront | Families | On request |
| Jacuzzi Beach Villa | Lagoon | — | 65 m² | Beachfront | Couples | On request |
| Water Villa | Lagoon | — | 85 m² | Overwater | Honeymooners | On request |
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Main all-day buffet restaurant near the lobby, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. For guests in Garden Rooms and Beach Villas.
Enjoy an à la carte dining experience beach-side at Hot Rock. This restaurant offers a uniquely crafted menu for an exceptional culinary experience. We cater to all dietary requirements, so do not hesitate to inform us of any allergies or dietary restrictions prior to your visit.
Boashi Bar is the perfect spot for poolside refreshments. A fun family day spent in the water is not complete without refreshing drinks, smoothies and ice cream! Boashi Bar serves up that and more, making it the ideal place to spend the day with the family. Naturally, parents must keep an eye on their children at all times.
Enjoy the overwater ambience of Asian Wok, which specialises in Asian cuisine and Teppanyaki. A memorable à la carte restaurant experience in the Maldives awaits in Vilamendhoo Island Resort & Spa. Explore a variety of dining experiences as you indulge in rich flavours, expertly prepared for you.
For leisurely bites enjoyed at your convenience, our extensive Snacks Menu is the perfect solution. Our special snack menu delivers on both variety and flavour! Whether you are refuelling between adventures or simply relaxing, you are in for a treat!
Lounge on the comfortable outdoor seating and sip on a refreshing cocktail while you marvel at the Maldives’ marine life beneath the wooden overwater deck. Located beside Funama Restaurant, family-friendly Bonthi Bar is the main venue for relaxing evening entertainment, which changes daily. The bar offers satellite TV coverage of international sporting events, as well as resort presentations on Maldivian Culture, Diving and more. Here, you can enjoy classic cocktails, uniquely crafted tropical drinks and after-hour snack menu. The outdoor seating on the overwater deck creates an idyllic alfresco ambience, infusing island atmosphere to your evenings.
An adults-only dining venue for guests staying in the Romantic Beachfront Villas and Romantic Ocean Villas. The restaurant features ‘all you can eat’ buffets with a variety of menus to please everyone’s taste.
Vilamendhoo’s Asian Wok, located on the eastern end of the island, is one of the best places to visit in the Maldives. Perched atop wooden stilts above the glittering lagoon, Asian Wok offers boundless views of the Indian Ocean. The views are lovely, but the cuisine is even more spectacular. Asian Wok takes you on an Asian culinary journey, serving up exquisitely prepared Sushi, Thai Dishes, Vietnamese favourites and more. The rich and vibrant flavours of the region come alive in Asian Wok. Also available is a dedicated live station for traditional Japanese teppanyaki. The outdoor wooden deck provides the perfect location to enjoy a cooling drink as you admire the lagoon and look out for the marine life that is known to swim by. Reservations are recommended.
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Our team has stayed at and personally vetted the Maldives' finest islands — we know Vilamendhoo Island Resort & Sparoom 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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Prices at Vilamendhoo Island Resort & Spa start from $420 per night. Prices vary depending on season, room type and meal plan.
Vilamendhoo Island Resort & Spa is located in South Ari Atoll. Vilamendhoo Island, Maldives
Vilamendhoo Island Resort & Spa is a resort that is typically located on its own private island and offers exclusive amenities and services.
Vilamendhoo Island Resort & Spa offers: Free Wi-Fi, Free breakfast, Outdoor pool, Air-conditioned, Laundry service, Beach access, Room service, Kid-friendly and more.
Vilamendhoo Island Resort & Spa offers 5 accommodation categories, including Garden Room, Beach Villa, Adjoining Beach Villa, Jacuzzi Beach Villa, Water Villa. Of these, 1 sit over the water.
Vilamendhoo Island Resort & Spa has 8 restaurants and bars, including Funayama Restaurant, Hot Rock Restaurant, Boashi Bar, Asian Wok Bar, Sunset Bar, Bonthi Bar and more. Cuisines span International Buffet, Seafood & Grills, Bar, Asian.
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