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Guest room at Velaa Private Island, Noonu Atoll

Maldives · Noonu Atoll

Velaa Private Island

Photos courtesy of Velaa Private Island

Forty seven villas, a golf academy and the longest wine list in the atolls.

  • 47villas and residences
  • 2013opened

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Velaa is a private island in the Noonu Atoll that opened in December 2013. It has 47 villas, and every guest has a personal butler.

The island is known for two things. The first is golf: Velaa has its own course and academy. The second is wine: the hotel describes its cellar as one of the rarest in the world.

The villas start with beach and water pool villas and grow to four Private Residences of 1,324 square metres, each with four bedrooms. The Romantic Residence covers 598 square metres and is built for two.

There are four restaurants, Aragu, Tavaru, Faiy and Athiri, and the island hosts visiting chefs through the year. The spa, water sports and a children's programme fill the rest of the day.

Why we chose it

  • 01A private island with its own golf course
  • 02One of the rarest wine cellars in the world
  • 03Four 1,324 square metre private residences
  • 04A personal butler for every villa

Features

  • Private pool
  • Beachfront
  • Spa
  • Butler service
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Villa
  • Wine cellar

At a glance

Destination
Maldives
Area
Noonu Atoll
Brand
Independent
Experience
Beach, Private villa
Rates
On request. The hotel does not publish a starting rate
Opened
2013
Villas
47 villas and residences
Dining
Aragu, Tavaru, Faiy and Athiri
Official website
velaaprivateisland.com

Suites and villas

The rooms worth asking for.

Nika Private Residence, Velaa Private Island 3 photos

01

Nika Private Residence

  • 1,324 sqm
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Up to 10 guests
  • Private beach

A four-bedroom beach residence designed by Patricia Urquiola, with handmade Taiping carpets and a kitchen with its own butler's entrance. A 17 metre pool, jacuzzi, gym and spa room sit outside.

  • Private pool
  • Butler service
  • Terrace
  • Kitchen
  • Gym
  • 4 bathrooms
  • Jacuzzi
  • Spa room
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Nirolhu Private Residence, Velaa Private Island 3 photos

02

Nirolhu Private Residence

  • 1,324 sqm
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Up to 10 guests
  • Private beach and ocean

Every bedroom faces the ocean; the beach is flanked by two gazebos, one fitted with a pool table, an outdoor cinema screen and a wine bar. A gym and hammam sit away from the main living area.

  • Private pool
  • Butler service
  • Terrace
  • Gym
  • 4 bathrooms
  • Hammam
  • Spa room
  • Outdoor cinema
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Funa Private Residence, Velaa Private Island 3 photos

03

Funa Private Residence

  • 1,324 sqm
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Up to 10 guests
  • Private beach and ocean

A modern four-bedroom family house on its own beach, with two terraces, an infinity pool, a courtyard and two gazebos for dining on the sand.

  • Private pool
  • Terrace
  • Gym
  • 4 bathrooms
  • Spa room
  • Jacuzzi
  • Courtyard
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Kuredhi Private Residence, Velaa Private Island 3 photos

04

Kuredhi Private Residence

  • 1,324 sqm
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Up to 10 guests
  • Ocean, direct beach access

Designed by Winch Design, with two master bedrooms opening onto the beach and two atrium gardens with outdoor baths and waterfall showers. The dining table is a 5 metre slab of black marble.

  • Private pool
  • Butler service
  • Gym
  • 4 bathrooms
  • Paddling pool
  • Atrium gardens
  • Outdoor baths
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The Romantic Residence, Velaa Private Island 3 photos

05

The Romantic Residence

  • 598 sqm
  • 1 bedroom
  • Up to 3 guests
  • Uninterrupted ocean

A one-bedroom house in the lagoon that can only be reached by boat, with a 17 metre pool, jacuzzi, gym, spa room and a dining gazebo on a floating jetty.

  • Private pool
  • Butler service
  • Terrace
  • Kitchen
  • Gym
  • 1 bathroom
  • Jacuzzi
  • Spa room
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Room details and photos from the hotel's official website. Sizes are as published by the hotel; we confirm everything when you enquire.

Gallery

A closer look.

Aerial view of Velaa Private Island, Noonu Atoll Aerial
Villa at Velaa Private Island, Noonu Atoll Villa
Bar at Velaa Private Island, Noonu Atoll Bar
Lobby at Velaa Private Island, Noonu Atoll Lobby
Lobby at Velaa Private Island, Noonu Atoll
Private terrace at Velaa Private Island, Noonu Atoll Terrace
Gardens at Velaa Private Island, Noonu Atoll Garden
Beach at Velaa Private Island, Noonu Atoll Beach
Suite living room at Velaa Private Island, Noonu Atoll Suite-living
Suite living room at Velaa Private Island, Noonu Atoll
Restaurant at Velaa Private Island, Noonu Atoll Restaurant
Arrival entrance at Velaa Private Island, Noonu Atoll Arrival
Guest room at Velaa Private Island, Noonu Atoll

Photos courtesy of Velaa Private Island, from the official website.

Guest room at Velaa Private Island, Noonu Atoll

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