- Maldives DMC since 2006
- Direct contract with Vilamendhoo Island Resort & Spa
- Air + sea transfer coordinated
- CuisineSeafood & Grill
- StyleA La Carte
- Settingbeachfront
- AtollSouth Ari Atoll
About Hot Rock Restaurant
Faru, named after the Dhivehi word for the reef, is Vilamendhoo's signature seafood restaurant, serving the freshest catch of the day. Set beach-side as an à la carte dining experience, it now occupies the spot of the former Hot Rock grill and opens for dinner.
Part of the dining roster at Vilamendhoo Island Resort & Spa, South Ari Atoll, this seafood & grill restaurant runs a a la carte format · beachfront setting.
Other restaurants at Vilamendhoo Island Resort & Spa
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Ahima RestaurantInternational BuffetBuffetindoorView restaurant
Sunset BarBarindoorView restaurant
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Baa AtollCharcoalat Avani+ Fares Maldives ResortSeafood & GrillÀ la CarteindoorView restaurant
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…
Getting there
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.
Questions about Hot Rock Restaurant
What cuisine does Hot Rock Restaurant serve?
Hot Rock Restaurant at Vilamendhoo Island Resort & Spa serves Seafood & Grill in a a la carte format, set beachfront. The menu rotates with seasonal sourcing — Resortlife can share current dishes on request.Is Hot Rock 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 Hot Rock 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 Hot Rock Restaurant located?
Hot Rock 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.
Reserve at Hot Rock 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.