Anantara Veli Maldives Resort reopens after 9 months of renovation /

Anantara Veli Maldives Resort offers a revamped adults-only experience and reopened on December 1, 2022 after nine months of extensive renovations. Renovations include updated accommodations, including the introduction of stylish new Beach Pool Villas, a new Villa Host service for all guests, recently redesigned restaurants and a hammam added to the wellness-focused spa.

Anantara Veli Maldives Resort is located on a beautiful natural island in the South Malé Atoll, surrounded by a pristine lagoon. To keep guests at one with the surroundings while providing a sense of intimate seclusion, Yamazaki added an extra layer of privacy to the entire stay experience – from self-contained villa and spa designs to restaurants infused with modern interpretations of wallless tropical living.

Located directly on soft white sand, the resort’s brand new Beach Pool Villas feature sliding glass doors that open onto a private pool flanked by a cushioned daybed, an open-air living and dining area, and an island-style bedroom surrounded by tropical foliage. The most exclusive of Anantara Veli’s villa categories, each of the six new Beach Pool Villas offers 148 square meters of luxurious space, with direct access to the beach and maximum privacy.

Overwater villas at the resort are a study in serene functionality. Both the pool and non-pool rooms have been completely renovated in a traditional and contemporary tropical style, using a natural palette of wood and stone, cool fabrics and rattan finishes, and the latest in high-tech comfort. With cool powdery tones and organic patterns borrowed from nature, many of these private cocoons have freestanding bathtubs and outdoor rain showers. The range of overwater villas at Anantara Veli has been increased with the addition of six brand new Deluxe Overwater Pool Villas, featuring upgraded interiors, a larger private pool and deck, and an overwater hammock for gazing at the glistening waters below during the day. stare. the stars at night.

The relaunch of Anantara Veli also introduces a new wellness concept that allows guests to book a personalized Wellness Villa experience. Enhanced with light, sound and scent therapy that changes the mood from day to night, the villa comes with Ayurvedic spa amenities, a grounding mat for meditation and a wellness minibar with herbal teas, healthy shakes and wholesome snacks. All stays in a Wellness Villa include a wellness consultation upon arrival, daily yoga or personal training session, a healthy cooking class and a 20% discount on treatments at Balance Wellness by Anantara.

Balance Wellness by Anantara is a healing oasis in the tropical heart of the resort, offering multi-day wellness retreats in addition to consultations with the resident naturopath and nutritionist, personal trainer, yoga and lifestyle coach. Surrounded by nature, the spa goes beyond the traditional spa experience with wellness options ranging from Ayurvedic and holistic treatments to the latest in epigenetics, sound healing and IV therapies. The brand new Moroccan hammam offers authentic treatments with marocMaroc products, while the facial and body therapies use the exclusive skincare brand 111Skin from Harley Street, London. Balance Wellness by Anantara features five treatment suites, a nail salon, a medical spa, a Shirodhara treatment bed, a steam bath and sauna, indoor and outdoor showers and a relaxation garden with hot and cold plunge pools.
With numerous dining options, guests can enjoy the best cuisines from around the world while learning about old and new world wines from the resort’s Wine Guru. Cumin offers dishes from Sri Lanka, India and the Maldives, while the stylishly renovated Origami serves modern Japanese dishes, including teppanyaki and robatayaki. The poolside Dhoni Bar specializes in Mediterranean tapas, serving coffee and smoothies during the day and champagne and signature cocktails after dark.

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Located above water on the edge of a lagoon and outer reef, Baan Huraa indulges in coconut curries from Thailand’s southern provinces and spicy dishes from the north. On the neighboring sister island of Anantara Dhigu Maldives Resort, Sea.Fire.Salt serves expertly grilled meats and fresh fish and seafood from local waters, while Aqua delivers healthy Italian fare. Breakfast is served à la carte overlooking the ocean at Cumin, with a variety of wellness options on the menu. Guests also have the freedom to dine outside of the restaurants thanks to Anantara’s signature Dining by Design experience with private chef, butler and sommelier.

Whether seeking rest or reconnection, travelers will find a wide variety of activities on water and on land. Guests can enjoy the thrill of underwater discoveries with Aquafanatics, the resort’s water sports partner, catch a wave during surf season with local experts Tropicsurf, and join the resort’s habitat conservation efforts by adopting a coral as part of Anantara’s sustainability program with resident marine biologist.

On land there is a fully equipped fitness center, in addition to an outdoor gym, a tennis court and dedicated areas for volleyball, badminton, table tennis, chess and bocce. Guests can also book fitness sessions with the personal trainer or try out the new boxing ring. Vacationers looking for quieter pursuits can book a Spice Spoons cooking class, meditate or practice yoga in the pavilion overlooking the ocean, or lounge by the infinity pool.

Anantara Veli Maldives Resort is located 21 kilometers south of Velana International Airport, just a 30-minute speedboat ride, which is available 24 hours a day.