A holiday adventure awaits you at Vilamendhoo Island Resort & Spa. The resort is surrounded by a spectacular house reef, just a short swim from the expansive sandy beach making it the quintessential dive and snorkelling dream holiday. The atoll is one of the few places in the world with a year-round aggregation of whale sharks.
LOCATION
South Ari Atoll.
HOW TO GET THERE
Seaplane (approximately 25 minutes).
ACCOMMODATION
Vilamendhoo will be closed for renovation from 01 May to 14 November 2026
184 Rooms feature tropical décor, a king size or two twin beds, tile or wood floors, private porch with furniture.
13 Garden Rooms (Size: 55m2)
Hidden in the wild island gardens of the resort, there are three blocks of Garden Rooms, each consisting of four to five rooms separated by a privacy screen. These villas offer the comfort and necessities for an escape filled with experiential memories.
53 Standalone Beach Villas (Size: 55m2)
Created for comfort and minimal fuss, these private detached beach villas offer a space to recharge after sun-filled days packed with snorkelling, diving and water sports. Located on the beach, a few meters from the ocean’s edge offering picturesque views to create lifelong memories.
58 Adjoining Beach Villas (Size: 55m2)
Created for comfort and minimal fuss, these double stand beach villas are adjoined to each other without interleading doors or passages. They offer a space to recharge after sun-filled days packed with snorkelling, diving and water sports. Located on the beach, a few meters from the ocean’s edge offering picturesque views to create lifelong memories
30 Jacuzzi Beach Villas (Size: 65m2)
Experience beach living with the ocean at your doorstep and views of the turquoise lagoon. Enjoy these spacious villas between your days on or under the ocean, or on the beach. Relax after your island adventures with a soak in the Jacuzzi for two "under the stars”.
30 Jacuzzi Water Villas (Size: 85m2)
Effortlessly extend one’s love for the ocean to one’s living space and escape to these over-water villas. Crafted from wood, these villas provide a natural carefree ambiance, a Jacuzzi to relax in and a larger living space during your Maldives getaway. With a private staircase into the ocean and beautiful views from the veranda, this is the perfect villa for romance, adventure-seekers and water lovers.
ROOM FACILITIES
DINING
Meal Plans
The resort operates on a Full Board basis with the option to upgrade to All Inclusive Plus.
All Inclusive Plus includes:
The Funama Restaurant
Two main "sister” restaurants featuring the same "all you can eat” buffet style meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner in open air, sand floor surroundings for guests staying in the Garden Rooms and Beach Villas.
Open for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Ahima Restaurant
The Ahima Restaurant is an Adults Only restaurant and is for guests staying in Jacuzzi Beach Villas and Jacuzzi Water Villas only.
Open for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
The Asian Wok
Located on the eastern end of the island, this over water restaurant features Asian cuisine and a dedicated live station for traditional Japanese teppanyaki.
Open for Lunch and Dinner
Hot Rock
Hot Rock is a unique culinary highlight, a must-visit during your stay at Vilamendhoo. Enjoy the luxury of cooking your meal which has been prepared by the chef on hot, volcanic rocks at your table.
Open for Dinner
Bonthi Bar
Enjoy the over-water deck for evening celebrations, offering satellite TV coverage of international sporting events and a disco night.
Open for Drinks and Snacks
Sunset Bar
This bar is restricted to guests of 18 years and older and offers the best sundowners. Indulge in a drink on the deck overlooking the infinity pool and ocean for some of the best sunset views on the island.
Open for Drinks and Snacks
Asian Wok Bar
Located over-water at the Asian Wok Restaurant.
Open for Drinks
Boashi Bar
Located at the eastern end of the island next to the pool, Boashi Bar serves a selection of drinks as well as multiple ice cream flavours and delightful smoothies.
Open for Drinks and Snacks
SPA
An over water tropical spa experience for women and men, focused on wholeness, simplicity, purity and quality. The therapist’s healing energy combines with Asian massage techniques alongside chemical free, pure organic products to create a natural, holistic, personalized approach to caring for each guest’s health, beauty and wellbeing.
Wi-Fi
Complimentary throughout the resort.
WATERSPORTS & ACTIVITIES (* some at a supplement)
All information in this fact sheet is applicable from November 2025 and is subject to change without prior notice.
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