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  11. Funayama Restaurant
  • Maldives DMC since 2006
  • Direct contract with Vilamendhoo Island Resort & Spa
  • Air + sea transfer coordinated
  • Cuisine
    International Buffet
  • Style
    Buffet
  • Atoll
    South Ari Atoll

About Funayama Restaurant

Main all-day buffet restaurant near the lobby, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. For guests in Garden Rooms and Beach Villas.

Part of the dining roster at Vilamendhoo Island Resort & Spa, South Ari Atoll, this international buffet restaurant runs a buffet format.

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The resort

The Vilamendhoo Island Resort & Spa experience

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…

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How to reach

Getting there

25 min seaplane from MLE

Vilamendhoo Island Resort & Spa is reached by seaplane (25 min) from Velana International Airport (MLE) in South Ari 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.

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Questions about Funayama Restaurant

  • What cuisine does Funayama Restaurant serve?+
    Funayama Restaurant at Vilamendhoo Island Resort & Spa serves International Buffet in a buffet format. The menu rotates with seasonal sourcing — Resortlife can share current dishes on request.
  • Is Funayama Restaurant included in resort meal plans?+
    Inclusion depends on the board basis you book — full-board (FB) and all-inclusive (AI) packages at Vilamendhoo Island Resort & Spa cover the main resort restaurants, while specialty venues like Funayama Restaurant sometimes carry a per-cover supplement or sit on a paid dine-around credit. Resortlife confirms the current inclusion rules at quote.
  • Where is Funayama Restaurant located?+
    Funayama Restaurant is one of the dining venues at Vilamendhoo Island Resort & Spa, set in South Ari Atoll. Specialty dining in resort settings is typically a 5–10 minute walk or buggy ride from the villa accommodation.
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Reserve at Funayama Restaurant

Specialty restaurants at Vilamendhoo Island Resort & Spa 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.

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