Veligandu Island Resort & Spa

Veligandu, part of the esteemed Crown and Champa Resorts group in the Maldives, stands as a testament to successful island retreat management. Established in the 1980s, Veligandu has aged gracefully, a remarkable feat considering the challenging Maldivian environment. In 2014, a significant renovation project revitalized the resort, enhancing its appeal with refurbished Water Villas and the addition of luxurious Jacuzzi Beach Villas, distinguishing Veligandu among its peers.

One of the resort's magical features is the bioluminescent effect created by underwater lights around the Water Villas at night, casting an enchanting glow over the surrounding waters—an unparalleled spectacle visible from neighboring islands in complete darkness.

The resort maintains a classic charm with sandy pathways and thatched roofs throughout, blending seamlessly with modern, elegant interiors. Rich dark wood floors in the rooms add a warm contrast to the cool surfaces, creating a soothing atmosphere conducive to relaxation.

On the off chance that you are searching for a decent inn, without a long seaplane trip from Male, Veligandu Island Resort and Spa - situated at Veligandu Island in North Ari Atoll - is only 20 minutes via seaplane from Malé Airport - this is the closest that you can get. It is likewise one of two hotels in Rasdhoo Atoll, close to North Ari. Albeit the island isn't a long way from Malé city, there is a period contrast - one hour ahead, as a day by day approach to press as much daylight for the visitors. 

A particular component of Veligandu resort is its enormous, yet fairly non-air relax in the seaplane terminal. Visitors with a stop of any length are accompanied here from the primary global air terminal and they can unwind, round out the documentation, have a nibble with juice or hot beverages, or sit in front of the TV here, hanging tight for a seaplane loading up.

An excellent sea shore extends down from the two sides of the island, meeting at the southern tip and framing a wide shoal that in Divehi signifies "veligandu". Notwithstanding a few loungers, here you will discover two lines of hammocks with straw umbrellas, a fantasy of any individual who needs to get a lovely tan and a some inquisitive herons. The tidal pond on the two sides is poured with turquoise and is additionally a decent beginning stage for swimming, albeit a few visitors like to invest more energy close to the focal pool. Between these two open sights lies an enormous, long, tall Thundi bar with various zones for chilling, for correspondence and for action.

There are 3 room classes: most mainstream are the Jacuzzi Water Villas, which are on braces in the tidal pond with an indoor-open air washroom and a jacuzzi. Water Villas additionally neglect the tidal pond, however have an indoor whirlpool shower all things being equal; Jacuzzi Beach Villas are equivalent to Jacuzzi Water Villas, yet set on the sea shore. Guests say there is nothing of the sort as a terrible room here. 

Notwithstanding the staff, the lone thing left from the past Veligandu's manifestation is the line of 10 Water Bungalows, and even they were revamped to become Water Villas practically indistinguishable from the 66 new Jacuzzi Water Villas and Beach Villas. The thing that matters is that they are somewhat more modest and have a shut, as opposed to a part of the way open restroom. Then again, this area has direct admittance to swimming outwardly of the house reef, in spite of the fact that flows and waves can at times be an issue here. 

A big part of the 76 rooms point toward the west, and half look toward the east lounging in the first part of the day sun. On the western side there is a decent swimming, directly from the fundamental breakwater and a few water estates close to the wharf additionally approach corals and fish. The best swimming you will discover on the southern tip, so here is a little channel. The vital distinction between swimming regions is that the west looks inside the atoll, and the east faces the sea. There you will discover numerous pelagics, sharks and turtles, and even uncommon manta beams. 

Sea shore Villas is a standard decision of convenience in Veligandu and the most fundamental of the principle class. Extravagance conveniences incorporate a completely loaded minibar, huge level screen TVs with satellite stations, Nespresso (in addition to standard portions of espresso and tea), iPod docking station, DVD/CD player, individual and outside porches with lovely perspectives. The rooms are sharp and present day enriched with finished wood floors or tiles, a high edge, wooden radiated roofs, two sinks and an outside downpour shower with a customary combination of subtle toiletries. Sea shore manors have a delightful perspective on the sea shore, yet just Jacuzzi Beach Villa is situated on the primary line. Refreshed in 2015, these extravagant cases will give you somewhat more living space and delights in a private jacuzzi on the open air patio. As indicated by the fashioners, Jacuzzi Beach Villas are equivalent to the Water Villas, however without direct admittance to the blue tidal pond. 

Water manors are independent overwater cabins, more observable than different sorts of convenience because of to some degree obsolete pipes and clear indications of maturing, for example, paint and furniture. The restrooms have a glass shower with two spouts. Jacuzzi Water Villas are the top class and highlight individual outside whirlpools of wooden shades that open up to the tidal pond. The restrooms in these rooms are furnished with huge wooden casings, sliding glass entryways, and you can generally keep the washrooms totally open or close. They are all wonderfully and basically styled, with piercing roofs, whitewashed dividers, jumbo beds situated with an ocean see, a white couch, and dull finished wood floors. They all have a sundeck patio and rooms over the tidal pond have private strides into the ocean. 

Jacuzzi Water Villas (131 - 154) and Jacuzzi Beach Villas (175 - 180) look toward the west getting a charge out of the round of nightfall tones, different rooms point toward the east.