Whether it's a honeymoon, anniversary, or you just need some time away as a couple, this is the place for a romantic, intimate, island getaway. Here you will find carefree, barefoot relaxation, whether it's in a beachfront villa with your outdoor sofa swing, or in an overwater villa where you can watch the beautiful sunsets. With one of the best house reefs in the Maldives, snorkel, dive and explore the rich and varied marine life. A couples spa massage and a complimentary sunset dolphin cruise will add that extra touch to make it a holiday to remember. Vilu Reef is also a great option for families with a complimentary kids club for children aged between 3 and 11. Whoever you're travelling with, you're sure to unwind in this boutique resort with only 103 villas giving you the option for as little or as much interaction with others as you like. If you do fancy a little more activity, complimentary non-motorised water sports are included, and there are excursions included too - visit a local island or hop on a dolphin sunset cruise. Come evening you'll be spoilt for choice when picking a restaurant, all of which are accompanied by stunning ocean views. Afterwards, watch a movie under the stars, enjoy some local music, or simply retreat to your villa to relax with a drink from the mini-bar. When the seaplane arrives to take you home, you won't want to leave this island paradise.
Amenities
Kayaking
Snorkelling
Tennis
Water Skiing
Yoga
Babysitting service
Kids Club
Bar
Evening Entertainment
Fitness Centre/Gym
Internet Access
Restaurant
Where is it
Situated on Meedhuffushi Island in the South Nilandhe Atoll. Transfer time from Malé International Airport: 35 minutes by seaplane (remember to pack light for the seaplane transfer as luggage allowance is 20kg plus 5kg hand luggage, per person).
Hotel information
103 villas situated on the beach or overwater, all with complimentary WiFi access, safe, hairdryer, iron and ironing board, satellite TV, bathroom amenities, air-conditioning, bathrobe and slippers, fan, mini-bar, tea/coffee-making facilities, sun loungers, and separate bathtub and rain shower. The Deluxe Beach Villas feature an outdoor shower, and 1 king-size bed, in-built sofa bed, a spacious in-room closet, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.
All-Inclusive includes: breakfast at Aqua Restaurant. Lunch at Aqua, Well Done, or The Spice Restaurant. Daily afternoon tea. Dinner at Aqua, Well Done, or The Spice Restaurant. Unlimited soft drinks, tea and coffee; draught beer, selected spirits, house wine, and selection of cocktails. Complimentary mini bar replenished once daily. One complimentary scheduled excursion from the choice of “Local Island Experience” or “Sunset Dolphin Cruise” per person per stay (bookable locally). Complimentary non-motorised water sports for one hour, per person, per day. Free usage of the lounge at the seaplane terminal on arrival. Special welcome with refreshing towels and homemade welcome drink served upon arrival at resort. 2 bottles of 1L water per villa per day, as well as tea/coffee facilities. Complimentary WiFi access. Access to recreation and fitness centre. Scheduled regular evening entertainment. Complimentary snorkelling equipment. Access to Turtle Kids Club for children 3-12 years.
Jacuzzi Deluxe Beach Villas feature a bathroom jacuzzi as well as outdoor shower, swinging sofa on the beach, and 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults, or 2 adults and 2 children.
Beach Villas with Pool are located on the beach with a private pool, swinging sofa on the beach, outdoor shower, and 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults, or 2 adults and 2 children.
Reef Villas are overwater villas featuring with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults.
Sunset Reef Villas are the same as above, facing in the direction of the sunset.
Water Villas with Pool are overwater villas featuring a private pool and overwater hammock, with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults.
Grand Water Villas with Pool feature a private infinity edge swimming pool on an oversized sun deck, ocean views and steps down to the lagoon. With 1 king-size bed, separate lounge area and a bathroom with separate shower, sleeping maximum 3 adults.
Two Bedroom Water Villa with Pool - situated at the end of the overwater jetty, features 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a large living room with dining area. Plus outside features a private pool, daybed, loungers and dining table.
Booking Bonus: Book by 09 Jan '25 to receive a complimentary upgrade from Deluxe Beach Villa to Jacuzzi Deluxe Beach Villa between 11 Jan–30 Apr '25 and Nov '25–30 Apr '26, or receive an upgrade from Reef Villa to Sunset Reef Villa between 1 May–31 Oct '25.
Terms and conditions apply. Any applicable offers have been calculated into the prices shown. Offers may not be combinable. Blackout dates apply.
Booking Bonus: Book by 15 Mar '25 to receive up to 20% off the accommodation cost between 01 May '25–31 Oct '26.
Terms and conditions apply. Any applicable offers have been calculated into the prices shown. Offers may not be combinable. Blackout dates apply.
The Aqua (International buffet restaurant with live cooking stations, open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner). The Nautilus (oceanfront cocktail bar with daily happy hour). The Spice (serving Italian cuisine for lunch, and Indian cuisine for dinner). The Well Done Restaurant (fresh local fish and seafood restaurant, open for lunch and dinner with weekly live music). Wine Cellar (wine tasting). Positive Energy Bar (poolside bar serving drinks and snacks throughout the day).
Scheduled regular evening entertainment including DJ and karaoke nights, cinema under the stars, live music, and themed dinners.
Infinity pool. Gym. Spa*, beauty salon*, sauna, and steam room. Turtle kid’s club. Tennis. Badminton. Table tennis. Board games. Billiards. Private yoga classes*. Complimentary non-motorised water sports (for one hour per person, per day) including stand up paddle boarding, kayaking, and canoeing. SSI dive centre*. Snorkelling. Waterskiing*. Banana boat rides*. One complimentary scheduled excursion from the choice of “Local Island Experience” or “Sunset Dolphin Cruise” per person per stay (booked locally).
Please note: to ensure our customer's safety, we are unable to offer over water accommodation to children under the age of 12.
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The perfect honeymoon destination
Dec 27, 2024MrsSarahD-H
Idyllic holiday destination with five star treatment. Everything you can think of to build the perfect getaway away awaits you at Vilu Reef. Stunning location at the south of the atoll, with a lovely if very loud, seaplane journey from Male. The food is exceptional for all inclusive (normally we avoid it like the plague). The service from the…
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Idyllic holiday destination with five star treatment. Everything you can think of to build the perfect getaway away awaits you at Vilu Reef. Stunning location at the south of the atoll, with a lovely if very loud, seaplane journey from Male. The food is exceptional for all inclusive (normally we avoid it like the plague). The service from the locals is amazing - the most welcoming, caring and thoughtful people who absolutely make you stay. We swam with reef sharks, barracudas, trigger fish. We handled stingrays as they came to say hello at the beach. We snorkelled, took out jet skis and hired a speedboat to take us to a desert island. It was phenomenal.
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Amazing weather!
Dec 27, 2024OddveigR1
Beautiful resort from 1998. Expensive. The weather was the most amazing - the sea water had the perfect temperature - and the people that worked there was very attentive and nice.
Top service from everybody! Especially our host Adhu was very nice and did a terrific job.
And the guy that cleaned our room the first 2 weeks!! 157 (From Dec 6.…
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Beautiful resort from 1998. Expensive. The weather was the most amazing - the sea water had the perfect temperature - and the people that worked there was very attentive and nice.
Top service from everybody! Especially our host Adhu was very nice and did a terrific job.
And the guy that cleaned our room the first 2 weeks!! 157 (From Dec 6. 2024)
I loved the snorkling, paddle board and the floating breakfast in the vila’s pool.
We had half board, which was a buffet in one spesific restaurant. I think maybe a better choice would have been to eat a la cart at the restaurants of choice. The Well done restaurant was very good for dinner and the Spice restaurant had good Italian lunch. We did not like the hot Indian food that much.
Very good breakfast at the Aqua restaurant! And very good Italian corner at the Aqua dinner restaurant.
Nice to dine outside and to watch the fishes in the clear blue & turquoise water!
There was no yoga - as promised.
The island doctor was a very good one!
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Wonderful vilu reef
Dec 26, 2024jacqueline Y
Wonderful resort! We had very good time during Christmas season. Beautiful view, friendly people, nice restaurants. Dil shad from ‘well done’ provided great service, Abdu, the host, is responsible and detailed oriented.
The tour guide to the local island on the Dec 21, who is also one of the hosts, is very helpful. Sorry I didn’t ask his name,…
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Wonderful resort! We had very good time during Christmas season. Beautiful view, friendly people, nice restaurants. Dil shad from ‘well done’ provided great service, Abdu, the host, is responsible and detailed oriented.
The tour guide to the local island on the Dec 21, who is also one of the hosts, is very helpful. Sorry I didn’t ask his name, anyway, I appreciate his service and assistance.
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Super Christmas vacation with the family
Dec 26, 2024DavideLavazzaCerro Maggiore, Italy
What an experience! we spent 7 night in this beautiful island, with my wife and our 2 child (9 and 11). the welcome and accommodation, even if tired after the long intercontinental flight, was amazing: everything well organized and let us feel as being home immediately. The Aqua restaurant is full of rich in flavour food, with a high variety of…
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What an experience! we spent 7 night in this beautiful island, with my wife and our 2 child (9 and 11). the welcome and accommodation, even if tired after the long intercontinental flight, was amazing: everything well organized and let us feel as being home immediately. The Aqua restaurant is full of rich in flavour food, with a high variety of possibilities. Also for the child the food was amazing. all the staff at the restaurant was very accommodating. we have been served mainly by Shayan, that has always been able to find a spot for a big table for our group of two families. Thank you! a special thanks to the staff of the diving center, and Migee on top of the other: we made the Manta trip and we have been able to swim with the whale shark also. a remarkable experience that is highly recommended to anyone. a must have experience while at the Maldives!
we will miss the snorkeling on the reef, with turtles, sharks, sting ray, barracudas, dolphins and a huge variety of colored reef fishes!
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Dec 26, 2024Fearless01049784740
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Sabiul our room boy thank you especially! I had a good time eating resting swimming and looking around. The sea plane was a lot of fun and the service here was memorable and really great. Wow. So what more can I say, the coral reef had more than a few hundred fishes and very colorful as well.
The perfect honeymoon destination
