Angsana Velavaru 5 stars

TripAdvisor rating 4.8/5 6,345 reviews

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Dhaalu Atoll, Velavaru Island, 20177 MALE, Maldives

Description

Hotel extras

  • Spa and wellness centre

  • Daily Complimentary Snorkelling

  • PADI Gold Palm 5-Star Resort Dive Centre

  • Water sports Centre

  • Marine Lab

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Hotel location

Angsana Velavaru

Dhaalu Atoll, Velavaru Island
20177 MALE
Maldives

GPS:2.979877, 73.016269

Telephone
Fax +960 676-0061

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On site
  • Swimming pool
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Wi-Fi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast
  • Bar
  • Meeting rooms

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TripAdvisor Rating  4.8/5  6,345 reviews

Certificate of excellence 2025

2 star hotel at best

TripAdvisor rating 2.0/5

sku888 TripAdvisor review

I am writing this review whilst staying at the resort so I can provide an accurate account. This is my second time to the Maldives - this resort is sub-par for the Maldives experience. The Maldives should be bliss, calming and zen. This resort is ruined by noise everywhere- there is a ferry boat between the island and water villas every 30 minutes which is so loud and continues as a drone right the way across to the water villas and back. If you have a beach villa near the arrival jetty you are screwed, boat fumes, loud talking boat staff, yelling from construction workers who are ferrying bricks etc on the boats. On top of this, multiple sea planes land daily at this island and the other islands nearby. Then there are more ferrys are going to collect the arriving guests from the sea plane. Then there are multiple boat excursions daily - sometimes two at a time - to day trips and reef visits etc. All of this contributes to more noise and fumes if you are staying in a villa near the Jetty (Villa 101 onwards.) There is also construction on the island and no regard for the peace of guests - drilling and banging is not what I want to hear at breakfast time. Sunset beach villas are supposed to have the better sand but then you have all this noise. The best tip I could give is ask for a villa away from the arrivals jetty - maybe 110 onwards. There are also many islands nearby, so you don’t get that “paradise in the middle of nowhere” experience you lust for from the Maldives. Some of the islands are well build up (I assume another resort - massive phone masts etc if that bothers you) and there is one island which I assume is trash island, from where you can see smoke daily of things being burnt. Appreciate this is not the resorts’s fault, but guests should be warned on trip advisor. I would have been less bothered by this if the rest of my stay had not been so disappointing. Food is average. Limited menu and only one bar, so it’s becomes a boring scene especially when you are trying to escape your villa because of all of the noise and even worse when it’s bad weather and you have only one bar to frequent. The island is small which is great- but you can find that elsewhere. Beach villas are dated/ not looking too fresh, but you can come to expect that from an older resort. The bar service is quick- which is probably the only positive of this resort. Allergens are well noted which is also good. Room service is poor- they arrive late in the day, and want to do turn down service too early, always when I’m trying to get ready for dinner. I asked them to come a bit later and once he tutted and rolled his eye; the next time another said no as he was finishing his shift. They don’t do a thorough clean either - trash has blown onto the deck which isn’t picked up. Beach beds are not cleared of towels, beds straightened up etc - all services I have experienced elsewhere. In conclusion I would not revisit here and I would not recommend it either. Very expensive for a wholly disappointed holiday. I look forward to my next Maldives break elsewhere.

Beautiful resort

TripAdvisor rating 5.0/5

cockliffe TripAdvisor review

Lovely beautiful place. Excellent food in restaurant and bar so Didn’t need speciality restaurants. Staff all excellent and friendly. Appa in restaurant very attentive. Had villa with pool really worth extra. Rooms nicely done out. Whole resort very clean and tidy but some bits looking tired. Seaplane a great experience.

Dear Valued Guest, Thank you very much for sharing your feedback with us! We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed our beautiful resort, excellent food, and the friendly service from our team. It’s wonderful to know that Appa made such a positive impression with his warm hospitality. We are glad that your pool villa lived up to your expectations and felt worth the extra upgrade. Thank you for highlighting the cleanliness of the resort, as well as mentioning that a few areas are beginning to look a little tired. Your observations are truly helpful as we continue to refresh and improve our facilities. And yes—the seaplane experience is truly something unforgettable! We’re so happy you enjoyed it. Thank you again for your lovely review. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back for another relaxing and memorable stay! Best regards, Ahmed Zahir General Manager

wonderful and relaxing experience

TripAdvisor rating 5.0/5

hubidubidoo7 TripAdvisor review

Our stay was truly breathtaking. The food was sensational, plentiful, and of excellent quality (we had full board). The entire ambiance of the resort is lovingly designed, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The staff deserve special recognition. Everyone was unfailingly friendly and attentive, always ready to help with a smile. In particular, we would like to highlight Irushad, who was responsible for our housekeeping. His conscientiousness, kindness, and eye for detail impressed us greatly. The palm-leaf artworks he created on our bed were delightful surprises that added a personal touch to our stay. Thank you, Irushad! Our accommodation (Room 120) was beautiful, featuring a private pool and direct access to the sea. It offered everything one could wish for. A small improvement would be the addition of an outdoor shower near the pool area, rather than behind the villa. A few minor points for improvement: • Bedside lamp shades and sheer curtains are outdated and should be replaced. • The toilet seat was loose. The daily snorkeling trips were a highlight. The guides were excellent, and the experience unforgettable. We would recommend reminding participants more firmly to keep a respectful distance from marine life. Some guests approached turtles too closely with cameras, which startled them unnecessarily. Observing from a distance is just as rewarding. The island itself is very clean, though occasional debris is washed ashore. Guests often take the initiative to collect and dispose of it, which is commendable. However, a nearby small island passed during snorkeling excursions is heavily littered and clearly in need of cleanup. Addressing this would greatly enhance the overall impression. One final suggestion: the large pool in the bar area would benefit from partial shading (sun sails or similar). As this area is also intended for children, more shaded spots would make it far more comfortable. Overall, our holiday was a wonderful and relaxing experience. The outstanding staff created a truly welcoming atmosphere, and we are grateful for their dedication. We would happily return and recommend this resort to others.

Dear Valued Guest, Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a detailed review on TripAdvisor. We are truly delighted to hear that your stay with us was wonderful and relaxing and that so many aspects of your experience made your holiday special. Knowing that you enjoyed our cuisine, the lovingly designed ambiance, and the breathtaking surroundings means so much to our team. Your kind words about our staff, especially Irushad, are sincerely appreciated. He takes great pride in his work, and we are thrilled that his attentiveness, creativity, and thoughtful touches added something special to your stay. We will be sure to pass along your message to him. We are equally glad that you loved your villa with its private pool and direct sea access. We appreciate your helpful suggestions regarding the outdoor shower placement, the lampshades, the sheer curtains, and the loose toilet seat. Feedback like yours is invaluable, and we will certainly use it to improve our guest experience. It’s wonderful to hear that the daily snorkeling trips were a highlight for you. We share your passion for protecting marine life, and we appreciate your recommendation to remind guests more firmly about maintaining respectful distances. This is something we will reinforce with our guides to ensure a safe and responsible experience for both guests and wildlife. Regarding the occasional debris on nearby islands and the idea of increased shade around the main pool, thank you for bringing these to our attention. We are continuously working to improve our environment and facilities, and suggestions like yours help guide those efforts. Once again, thank you for your thoughtful review and for recognizing the dedication of our team. We are truly grateful for your recommendation and would be honored to welcome you back for another memorable and relaxing stay. Best regards, Ahmed Zahir General Manager

Wonderful staff, good chefs very good privacy

TripAdvisor rating 5.0/5

Chieftraveller TripAdvisor review

Beautiful Island but great staff 12 days of relaxation Leila who served in the main restaurant was amazing. So customer focussed, caring, professional and so hardworking. Thank you Leila (from Phuket). Delux pool villa was excellent. Loads of space. Lovely good size private pool and the Gazebo with double bed and privacy at front was a great benefit Food was very good. Our seventh visit to the Maldives. The chef here knows how to cook fish just right I the bar where we had lunch Shibin was also a star, working hard and providing good service with care All staff were very good. Including the Assistant manager Imran. But Lelia and Shibin were outstanding Thank you all

Dear Valued Guest, Thank you very much for choosing our island for your 12 days of relaxation and for sharing such a heartfelt review. It truly means a lot to us, especially coming from someone who has visited the Maldives seven times. We are delighted to hear that your deluxe beachfront pool villa provided the space, privacy, and comfort you were looking for, and that the private pool and gazebo added to the peaceful experience. It is wonderful to know you enjoyed the dishes prepared by our culinary team, especially the fish. Your praise will be a great encouragement to our chefs. Your gracious compliments about Laila in the main restaurant are deeply appreciated. She is indeed an exceptional member of our team, and we will be sure to share your appreciation with her. We are equally thrilled that Shibin at the bar made such a positive impression with his attentive and heartfelt service. Recognitions like yours are incredibly motivating for our team. Thank you again for your trust and your generous compliments. It was a pleasure to have you stay with us, and we hope your next Maldivian getaway brings you back to our shores. Best regards, Ahmed Zahir General Manager

Tiffany’s birthday trip ~

TripAdvisor rating 5.0/5

Ma J TripAdvisor review

It’s really amazing place. Love here absolutely. Especially the spa and diving. It’s a kind of a healing trip for me as well. Not only the physical but also the spiritual. If there’s a chance of me, I’ll come again definitely. And people here are all very friendly. Hope you all good. I’ll miss here, miss this such a clean and beautiful place. By the way, I spend an unforgettable birthday here. That’s so lovely for me. Although there’s a mistake, but the end everything has solved. Thanks Appa, thanks for all the people provide such good service to me and to my trip!

Dear Valued Guest, Thank you so much for choosing Angsana Velavaru for your birthday trip and for sharing such a beautiful reflection of your stay. We are truly delighted to hear that your experience was not only relaxing but also healing, both physically and spiritually. It means a lot to us that our spa, diving experiences, and the natural beauty of the island brought you so much peace and joy. We are especially pleased to know that your birthday became an unforgettable moment. While I regret to hear there was a small mistake along the way, we are glad everything was resolved and that the celebration ended perfectly for you. Appa and all our associates will be thrilled to know they contributed to a trip you will always remember. Thank you again for your love and appreciation. We sincerely hope that the opportunity to welcome you back will come soon and create more beautiful memories with you. Best regards, Ahmed Zahir General Manager

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