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Overview

The Maldives welcomes you to a tropical paradise_ of palm trees, white sandy beaches,_ sparkling clear, warm water in_ turquoise lagoons and colourful coral reefs teeming with abundant marine life.

Vilamendhoo Island Resort, surrounded by a beautiful lagoon, an excellent house reef and long stretches of white, sandy beach, is the only Resort of Vilamendhoo, South Ari Atoll. It is 900 meters long by 250 meters wide, about 55 acres. Your seaplane transfer from Velana International Airport is a scenic, 25 minute flight.
Location: South Ari Atoll, Maldives
Airport Distance: 25 mins. Seaplanekm

Dining

Dining - Buffet Restaurant

Full Board Buffet Meals are Included in the Room Rate

(Breakfast: 0730-1000 | Lunch: 1230-1400 | Dinner: 1900-2100)

The main restaurant, where you enjoy "all you can eat" serving buffet style meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner, a variety of international and regional cuisines to please everyone's taste. Friday night dinner is Maldivian night with a themed menu and waiters in traditional dress._ Sunday breakfast welcomes you with complimentary Sparkling Wine.The buffet lines include live action cooking stations where food is prepared to your order. Soups, breads and desserts are homemade and the fresh, tropical fruits are delicious. Your waiter will seat you at whichever available table you prefer and will make you feel welcome and at home with his friendly and attentive service.The Restaurant is divided into 2 separate dining areas, in the traditional open air style with sand floor and thatched roof. There is also outdoor seating on a wooden deck. Guests with special dietary needs should advise us, beforehand.Dress can be very casual. Many guests are barefoot. Woman may wear bathing suits with a cover-up for breakfast and lunch. Men are required to wear shirts with sleeves at all times in the Restaurants._

Dining - Buffet Restaurants Specials

Christmas Eve Gala Dinner Buffet

Your Christmas Eve celebration is planned to be a fun filled evening with great entertainment, delicious food and lots to drink!_ The activities program begins with a late afternoon visit by Santa Claus in a Dhoni to deliver gifts to children.___ Then, your evening begins with a special Christmas Cocktail Party in front of the Reception, where you enjoy varieties of canapŽs and choice of cocktails including mulled wines, sangria, sparkling sangria and a punch. You will be entertained by our very own Vilamendhoo Christmas Choir performing carols befitting the Festive Season. After which, is surved a Gala Dinner Buffet and finally, the christmas party with DJ Soya. Read more about the Festive Season Program here.

The extra charge for this evening is already included in your room rate, with the exception of beverage at dinner and at the party. However, beverage is provided for All Inclusive Plus Package "AIP" guests._ Find out more about:_ Christmas Eve Gala Dinner Buffet

New Year's Eve Gala Dinner Buffet

Your New YearÕs Eve celebration is planned to be a fun filled evening with great entertainment, delicious food and lots to drink! Your evening begins with a special Cocktail Party at the Sunset Bar and Asian Wok Restaurant, where you enjoy varieties of canapŽs and choice of cocktails including mulled wines, sangria, sparkling sangria and a punch, followed by a Gala Dinner Buffet, then a NYE party with DJ Soya and dancing, leading to the countdown at midnight welcoming in the New Year! Read more about the Festive Season Program here.

The extra charge for this evening is already included in your room rate, with the exception of beverage at dinner and at the beach party. However, beverage is provided for All Inclusive Plus Package "AIP" guests. Find out more about: New Year's Eve Gala Dinner Buffet

Chinese New Year Buffet Menu (February 16, 2018)Find out more about: Chinese New Year Buffet Menu (February 16, 2018)

Facilities

  • Tropical _dŽcor
  • King size bed
  • Tiled floor
  • Private porch with furniture_
  • Air-conditioning
  • Personal safe
  • Stocked Mini Bar
  • Complimentary tea/coffee
  • 32 inch flat screen cable TV
  • DVD/CD Player
  • Free high speed broadband Internet connection
  • Open air bathroom
  • Double sinks
  • Rain shower
  • Beach towels

Activities

Activities & Recreation - Snorkeling

The reef around Vilamendhoo is spectacular and very close to the beach.It is a wonderful experience to see the reef and its marine life while snorkeling.To go to the reef, simply walk into the water and snorkel to the inside of the reef. Snorkel through any of the 10 ÒchannelsÓ through the reef to reach the outside of the reef, along the Òwall". Snorkel along the reef, in the direction against the current, as there is always some current, sometimes strong._ If the current is too strong for your experience or comfort, then return inside the reef and return to the beach. When done snorkeling, return through any ofthe 10 ÒchannelsÓ through the reef to reach the beach.

Snorkeling Boat Trip:

(Monday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday 1000-1200; Wednesday 1430-1630)Enjoy the underwater wonderland, transported by a Dhoni to a nearby coral reefRent snorkeling equipment from the Dive Center or purchase it from the Gift ShopRemember not to touch the coral or any other marine creatures! It is illegal to collect live shells or coral

For swimmers only

US$28 per person. Minimum 10 persons. Minimum age 12. A child under 16 must be accompanied by a parent

Wellness

Spa - About Duniye Spa

Welcome to Duniye SpaStep into our world of care, where time is left at the door and a new journey begins.Feeling stressed or tired? Want to re-charge your energy, rejuvenate body and mind? At Duniye Spa we have created a space of healing, touch and aroma, to promote within you a deep sense of calm, joy and serenity.Experience the balance between inner and outer beauty that brings a feeling of contentment. Drift away with a combination of oriental traditions and modern skincare in our nurturing and inspiring ambience.

Our Philosophy

Nurture your body, calm your mind, inspire your soul.

Referring to the original meaning of Duniye (= ÒUniverseÓ) we honor an universal, holistic approach to health and well-being. Our spa services are inspired by traditional and modern therapies from around the globe with an emphasis on regional healing traditions from Asia & Africa.

Our professional and caring team provides holistic spa treatments with a high- touch and low-tech approach. Mindful connection and healing touch with careful selected premium natural products are the foundation for all services.

HealingEarthª and PUREª product lines are developed in line with latest scientific research and containing only purest natural active ingredients to deliver outstanding results. Our spa facilities, services and products are created in honor and respect of nature's healing energy, its sustainability and in respect of our human need for relaxation, beauty, balance and connection.

We are here to serve, to inspire Ð to share our passion for beauty, healing and well-being.