The Maldives is a destination of dazzling tropical beauty that offers the perfect recipe for relaxation and rejuvenation! A country of more than a thousand islands, endowed with a dreamlike beauty, the Maldives beckons with clear lagoons, moonlit nights, and powdery white beaches.

Maldives offers a variety of resorts catering to the taste of most travellers, with most operating at a very high-end luxury level. From adults only honeymoon style resorts with overwater villas, offering the ultimate in peace and privacy, to sprawling resorts that span multiple islands and offer kids clubs, padel and tennis courts, and even a golf course or two, you’ll find a Maldives resort that suits your needs. As alcohol and food can be expensive in resort and you won’t be venturing out to eat, we highly recommend booking an all inclusive package in this island holiday destination.

Picture yourself in a place where the sand is as white as snow and the water is a mesmerizing shade of turquoise. This is the Maldives. It’s a tropical paradise that seems straight out of a dream. And the hotels offer an unmatched level of luxury quite unlike any you’ll find in other island destinations. The people here simply know how to do hospitality. This is a place to truly relax, away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and enjoy the finer things in life. Maldives is barefoot luxury at its best.

The Maldives has a hot tropical climate and the temperature remains remarkably consistent at around 30°C year-round – that’s on the beach and in the water! The sea in the Maldives is warm all year round and the water temperature is an average of 29°C (yowzers!) The warm seas of the Maldives also have high visibility throughout the year; with water clear enough to see the passing fish as far as fifty metres away at times so you can enjoy your holiday, snorkelling, diving, deep-sea fishing, or cruising, at any time of year.

International flights arrive at Male's Hulhule airport, which is on an island of its own. Transfers from the airport to your resort island are either by boat, seaplane, or domestic flight, depending on the distance. If your Maldives resort requires a seaplane transfer, be aware that seaplanes only operate in daylight hours. The seaplane journey in itself is an experience, as you get stunning views of the atolls - make sure you get a window seat and that you get your camera out before boarding. The seaplane will usually land next to a floating platform, from which you will be picked up by boat to be taken the remaining few metres in shore to your resort.

The Maldives is 3 hours ahead of South Africa. The standard electricity socket is the UK-style three-pin, although there are some variations, so an international adaptor will be useful. The language of the Maldivians is Dhivehi and is very similar to several other languages from Sri Lanka, South East Asia and North India. English is also widely spoken in the Maldives.

If you’re taking a seaplane transfer, the luggage allowance is a little more restrictive than your commercial flight - you are allowed 20kg per person of baggage and one piece of hand luggage weighing no more than 5kg. Be sure to take along your best beach and casual wear, perfect for the day while a light rain jacket might come in handy in the event of the occasional rain shower and sunglasses and suntan lotion are a must. It’s also a good idea to take along a few movies on a tablet or something similar as the English TV channels in your hotel may be limited and your own goggles and snorkels – even though your resort will have this equipment available to hire, you’ll probably be happier having your own.

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

• Air conditioning
• Ceiling fan
• Sitting area
• Mini bar with refrigerator
• Tea and coffee making facilities
• 2 x house bottled water
• IDD telephone
• 32inch flat screen cable TV
• Electronic safe
• Partially open-air bathroom with rain shower
• Bath accessories
• Hair dryer
• Nightly turndown service
• Bathrobe

DINING

Meal Plans
The resort operates on a Full Board basis with the option to upgrade to All Inclusive Plus.

All Inclusive Plus includes:

• Breakfast, lunch and dinner served in the Funama Restaurant or the Ahima Restaurant
• Snack day and after hours menu served in the Bonthi Bar and in the Sunset Bar (10h00 – 22h00)
• A 20% discount on all food items from Asian Wok menu or at the Hot Rock (not valid for special events and teppanyaki)
• Dine around option of one 3 course set menu for lunch and dinner at the Asian Wok (pre-booking required and subject to space availability)
• A 20% discount from selected spa treatments taken during the first two days of the guest stay (not all treatments are entitled to this discount. Subject to space availability)
• Unlimited ‘all you can eat’ special snack menu including pizzas and burgers served in Bonthi Bar and Sunset Bar (10h00 – 19h00) and ice cream can be enjoyed at Boashi Bar
• Unlimited ‘all you can drink’ alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages ‘all day and night’ including bottled water - non-carbonated, house brand, soft drinks, fruit juice (packaged), draught beer, coffee, tea, iced coffee, iced tea, espresso, cappuccino, latté and macchiato, milkshakes and smoothies, house wine served by glass: red, white and rosé, house spirits: gin, vodka, rum, whisky, tequila and brandy, cocktail and mocktail selection served with house brand ingredients
• Mini bar stocked with a selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and assorted snacks (replenished once a day)
• One ½ bottle of Champagne (per room, per length of stay)
• One sunset cruise, as per schedule
• One ½ hour group snorkelling lesson (equipment not included), as per schedule
• One ½ hour group windsurf lesson (equipment included), as per schedule
• One ½ hour group tennis lesson (equipment included), as per schedule
• One Dhangethi (local island) excursion, as per schedule
• Complimentary use of the fitness centre, daytime use of the tennis, volleyball and badminton courts, table tennis, billiards, snooker, darts and football grounds (equipment included)
• Complimentary use of the kayaks and windsurfers (equipment included)
• Complimentary yoga session in Duniye Spa; group sessions, as per schedule (includes Pranayama, Asanas and Yoga Nidra)

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)

• 1.5 km of beautiful white sand beach
• Magnificent lagoon and excellent snorkeling on the house reef just off the beach
• 2 Fresh water swimming pools
• Tennis court
• Putting green
• Beach volleyball
• Badminton
• Table tennis
• Games Room
• Petanque
• Football grounds
• Fishing excursions *
• Fitness center
• Children’s playground and games room
• Euro Divers Scuba Centre *
• Euro Divers Watersports Centre*
• Daily evening entertainment programme
• Vila Memories Photography Service*
• Gift shops
• Internet café

All information in this fact sheet is applicable from November 2025 and is subject to change without prior notice.