Vakkaru Maldives

Maldives, Indian Ocean

Virgin rating

The hotel

For an enchanting Maldivian escape, check out the Vakkaru Maldives resort. Nestled in the pristine Baa Atoll, this captivating oasis offers an array of exquisite villas and suites, some perched over the shimmering turquoise waters and others adorned along the powdery white sand beaches. Culinary delights await at the diverse selection of restaurants and bars, presenting an unforgettable gastronomic journey. From thrilling water sports and mesmerising snorkelling adventures in the vibrant coral reefs to serene spa treatments and breathtaking sunset cruises, Vakkaru caters to every desire for relaxation and adventure alike.

Amenities

  • Tennis
  • Kids Club
  • Teen Club
  • Families
  • Honeymoon
  • Bar
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Restaurant
  • Spa
  • Beachfront location

Where is it

In the Baa Atoll, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Transfer time from Malé International Airport: 30 minutes by seaplane (remember to pack light for the seaplane transfer as luggage allowance is 20kg plus 5kg hand luggage, per person). 

Enjoy complimentary access to the seaplane lounge, offering light drinks, snacks and complimentary WiFi before your transfer to the island.

Hotel information

113 beach and overwater villas and residences. All with air-conditioning, cable TV, WiFi, iPad controlled room features and mini-bar*. 

Perfect for couples, Over Water Villas feature an overwater living area with daybed, seating area, sun beds and hammocks. They also have a full indoor bathroom with bath tub overlooking the lagoon and 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Half Board option: includes breakfast at Amaany, dinner at all operating and available restaurants including Amaany, Onu, Lagoon Bar, Isoletta, Vakku - 3-courses per person from à la carte menu or buffet when available.

Full Board option: includes breakfast at Amaany. Lunch is included from the à la carte menu at Lagoon Bar and Isoletta. Dinner at all operating and available restaurants including Amaany, Onu, Lagoon Bar, Isoletta, Vakku - 3 courses per person from à la carte menu or buffet when available.

Beach Villas with Plunge Pool host an outdoor living area with day bed, full indoor bathroom and outdoor shower, ocean views, private beach access and an outdoor whirlpool. Sleeping maximum 2 adults, or 2 adults and 1 child.

Beach Pool Villas have an outdoor living area with day bed, separate reading and relaxation area, full indoor bathroom with direct pool access, outdoor shower and an ensuite washroom. Sleeping maximum 2 adults, or 2 adults and 1 child.

Overwater Pool Villas have an overwater living area with daybed, seating area and sun beds, separate reading and relaxation area, indoor and outdoor shower, and full indoor bathroom overlooking the lagoon. Sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Beach Family Pool Villas features a separate children sleeping area and a daybed in the parents bedroom, sleeping maximum 2 adults, or 2 adults and 2 children.

Residences - One Bedroom and One Bedroom Deluxe Residences with separate indoor living room, lavish outdoor living area and private pool, sleeping maximum 2 adults and 2 children.

One Bedroom Over Water Pool Residence are enhanced with the addition of a private infinity pool, separate living room and ample space for rest and relaxation. Sleeping maximum 2 adults.

6 restaurants and 2 bars. Amaany (breakfast and dinner on select nights), Isoletta (lunch and dinner, Italian flavours), Onu (dinner, South East Asia flavours), Vakku (dinner, seafood and premium cuts of meat), Anguru (à la carte lunch and set menu dinner, teppanyaki), Lagoon Bar (lunch and dinner, Asian influenced tapas and sushi), Cabana (poolside lounge and bar, drinks and snacks).

Jungle cinema, beach cinema. Resident singer and DJ. Fire and LED light shows.

Swimming pool. Spa* with outdoor relaxation area, whirlpool, plunge pool, sauna and steam room. Fitness centre. Yoga pavilion. Tennis courts, Tennis Coaching by Tipsarevic Luxury Tennis, padel tennis. Beach volleyball court and a football pitch. Kids club (3-12 years) with pool. Coconut club for teens. Splash Dive and Water sports Centre*. Library. Boutique. Art studio. 

Private lounge in the seaplane terminal at Malé International Airport, where you can relax and enjoy complimentary light drinks, snacks and WiFi before your seaplane flight to the resort. Babysitting service*.

* Denotes local charge.

Please note: to ensure our customer's safety, we are unable to offer over water accommodation to children under the age of 12.

Rating summary

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Traveller rating

  • Excellent (2224)
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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great place to stay with family

Jan 30, 2025 Miyuki H

Very good experience and stay. Yana is kind and we feel at home. The water villa has beautiful view and snorkeling is fun. Definitely recommend to other travelers who plan to go to Maldives. We’d like to come back again in the future. We all like here.
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Jan 28, 2025 Meander33490405427

Excellent resort and very nice people. I felt home. The food was great. The facilities were all available and well provided. It was one of the best resort if not the best one in Maldives. The butler Tina was great. The food manager Luthfy was around us every meal to make sure everything is perfect
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Small Island, Big Heart

Jan 26, 2025 SestriMaya21 Surrey, United Kingdom

Small island with a big big heart. From the moment we stepped foot onto this beautiful island we were greeted with warm smiles, fresh coconut water and team of staff who couldn’t do enough for us. Our beautiful beach villa was effortlessly clean and we had beautiful pool and a view of the ocean. Veronika our butler was on at all times to make she… Read more
Small island with a big big heart. From the moment we stepped foot onto this beautiful island we were greeted with warm smiles, fresh coconut water and team of staff who couldn’t do enough for us. Our beautiful beach villa was effortlessly clean and we had beautiful pool and a view of the ocean. Veronika our butler was on at all times to make she we were looked after, from restaurant bookings to spa bookings even collecting our daughter from the kids club and taking her on buggy rides around the Island. The family friendly island had everything we needed and it catered for all of us. Breakfast was wonderful you could literally eat all around the world. Fresh juice shots and juices even a kids station for the children to pick their breakfast Lufhty and the breakfast team thank you. We had lunch at Isoletta a very selective lunch menu, thank you to rash and his team and Putri who we saw daily. Joy and Somenna at the bar making the best cocktails. Ahoo on the beach serving us. Dinner we had at Uno this was the best Asian food I have ever eaten - the sizzling beef was wow! Kay the head chef definitely knows her way around the kitchen! Rose and the staff thank you for always looking after us and Maya!! Who often has 2 bowls of Kay’s noodles. For my birthday we had a private dinner on the beach for my 40th birthday and it was evening to remember, the signature menu and detail in the presentation was stunning and Reethesh our sommelier had the best selection of wines and I even learned to open a bottle of champagne with a sword! Our last night we had dinner in the wine cellar it really is a must! Vakku the seafood restaurant again was beautiful great food.. we had a beautiful cocktail evening on the beach, our daughter loved the crab racing!! It was so much fun. I had a massage at the most beautiful spa, glass bottom floor so you can see the tropical fish swimming around while you drift off into relaxation. I loved it so much I went back for a facial. I left glowing! My favourite part of the trip was the sea adventures! We took a boat out to see the dolphins and they didn’t disappoint! So happy and playful and there were so many! I really want to thank Mo for the next part… he arrange my manta ray snorkelling trip and he knew I was a little scared.. he was so kind and offered to come with me. Shafty you were a brilliant boat driver over the choppy sea and Adam my guide he was so kind and patient with me! He didn’t let go of my hand and made me feel so safe, it was the most incredible experience of my life to see these majestic creatures. Splash is a friendly safe and very professional water activity centre so if scuba diving is something you are interested in I would recommend. Parrot fish kids club.. it was super cute and super big! So many activities, swimming pool, park, games from Lego room you name it! Thank you Mal & Zimna and the to the other wonderful girls for look g after Maya. 7 days wasn’t enough on this beautiful island. I could do a month there. To Teddy the manager thank you to and your amazing team for this trip of a life time. All the beautiful things that everyone arranged for my birthday I will never forget it. We will definitely be back again. And Vakkaru has a big piece of my heart Lots of love Lauren, Paolo and Maya. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Greatly appreciated

Jan 26, 2025 Shahad A

Awesome experience!! Enjoyed the stay with different activities.. Mahmood was our stay in charge, who was very helpful.. actually it was 1 night stay In Vakkaru and the was able to explore maximum activities in 2 days.. definitely i will come back ağaın with family so stay more days in the soonest..
Image of the Tripadvisor rating What a fantastic welcome from the Vakkaru management team as warm as we have ever received in the Maldives,

Jan 25, 2025 ianrennison

A lovely Island paradise that delivers super experiences with very friendly staff in a lovely environment. Special thanks to our Butler Longey for whom nothing was too much trouble for anything we needed. Also pictured with Longey is Mohamed Naziu (Mo for ease ) a resort visiting consultant who was one of nicest most genuine people you could hope… Read more
A lovely Island paradise that delivers super experiences with very friendly staff in a lovely environment. Special thanks to our Butler Longey for whom nothing was too much trouble for anything we needed. Also pictured with Longey is Mohamed Naziu (Mo for ease ) a resort visiting consultant who was one of nicest most genuine people you could hope to meet. There were so many great staff on this Island and sorry not to thank each person individually but also Sommelier Reetif, Hassan from the Lagoon Bar and Goodie ( nickname ) sorry big guy would have miss- spelt your name. Our thanks for all the great work and super meals and chats. The Island in short is up there with the best of them with lots of Restaurants and your own space. Accommodation is very good and this is definitely one Island we would return to as it has everything you would expect from the paradise that is the Maldives Read less