Vakkaru Maldives

Accommodations

Vakkaru Maldives is a luxury island resort located within the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve of Baa Atoll. The resort offers 113 villas and residences, combining contemporary design with traditional Maldivian influences and spacious indoor-outdoor living.

Guests can choose from beachfront villas, overwater villas, and larger multi-bedroom residences designed for families and groups. Selected accommodation categories feature private pools, outdoor showers, spacious terraces, and direct access to the beach or lagoon. The resort's residences offer enhanced privacy, generous living areas, and additional facilities for guests seeking a more exclusive stay.

Premium in-villa amenities and personalized services are designed to provide a comfortable and luxurious island experience.

Dining & Bars

Vakkaru Maldives offers a diverse culinary selection across restaurants, bars, a wine cellar, and private destination dining experiences.

• Amaany – The resort's main restaurant, offering international cuisine and a variety of buffet selections.

• Vakku – A beachfront grill specializing in premium meats, fresh seafood, and grilled specialties.

• Onu – A restaurant showcasing Southeast Asian flavors in a relaxed island setting.

• Isoletta – An Italian restaurant serving classic dishes and contemporary Mediterranean-inspired cuisine.

• Anguru Teppanyaki – An interactive Japanese dining experience featuring live Teppanyaki cooking.

• Lagoon Bar – A relaxed venue for cocktails, refreshments, and light bites overlooking the lagoon.

• Cabana – A poolside setting offering drinks, snacks, and casual daytime dining.

• Vakkaru Reserve – A curated wine cellar offering an extensive collection of wines and exclusive tasting experiences.

Guests can also arrange personalized destination dining, including private beach dinners and special celebrations in scenic locations around the island.

Activities & Excursions

The resort offers a wide range of water-based adventures, marine experiences, and land activities.

• Snorkeling & Diving – Explore the vibrant house reef and surrounding dive sites, with opportunities to discover the rich marine environment of Baa Atoll.

• Water Sports – Activities may include windsurfing, parasailing, kayaking, glass-bottom kayaking, and other lagoon experiences.

• Fishing & Boat Excursions – Guests can enjoy traditional fishing experiences, sunset cruises, and excursions around the atoll.

• Hanifaru Bay Excursions – Seasonal excursions offer opportunities to experience one of the Maldives' most famous marine environments, known for manta ray gatherings.

• Land Sports – Facilities include tennis, padel, beach volleyball, football, a fitness centre, and yoga.

• Entertainment – The resort also offers unique experiences such as jungle cinema evenings and curated island activities.

Spa & Wellness

The Merana Spa is an overwater wellness sanctuary offering a range of treatments inspired by traditional healing practices and contemporary spa therapies.

Guests can enjoy Ayurvedic rituals, Balinese and deep-tissue massages, aromatherapy treatments, body scrubs, and meditation experiences. Wellness programs can also be tailored for couples and families.

The spa facilities include treatment rooms with views of the surrounding lagoon, relaxation areas, a Jacuzzi, sauna, steam room, and additional hydrotherapy experiences designed to promote relaxation and rejuvenation.

Premium & Personalized Services

Vakkaru Maldives offers a range of elevated services and experiences designed to enhance a luxury island stay.

• Personalized villa services and assistance.

• Seaplane transfers and lounge access.

• Private and destination dining experiences.

• Floating breakfasts and curated in-villa experiences.

• Spa and wellness programs.

• Wine tasting and exclusive cellar experiences.

• Private sandbank and romantic island experiences.

• Customized celebrations and special occasion arrangements.

Specific inclusions may vary depending on the selected accommodation, meal plan, and promotional package.

Family-Friendly Amenities

Vakkaru Maldives provides a variety of facilities and experiences for families traveling with children and teenagers.

• Parrotfish Club – A children's club offering supervised activities, games, creative experiences, and age-appropriate entertainment.

• Coconut Club – A dedicated space and program designed for teenagers.

• Family-friendly villas and larger residences.

• Babysitting services, subject to availability.

• Child-friendly dining options.

• Junior culinary experiences and outdoor activities.

Families can enjoy shared island experiences ranging from water sports and marine adventures to creative workshops and recreational activities.

Sustainability & Unique Features

Vakkaru Maldives places importance on preserving its natural island environment and marine surroundings. The resort incorporates sustainability initiatives such as responsible landscaping, locally grown ingredients, environmental awareness, and conservation-focused practices.

The island's heritage as a former coconut plantation is reflected in its lush natural environment, while features such as the orchid garden , organic growing initiatives, and tree-planting programs strengthen its connection to nature.

Unique experiences such as the Heart of Vakkaru , jungle cinema, private sandbank dining, and access to the rich marine environment of Baa Atoll give the resort a distinctive character. Combining spacious villas and residences, diverse dining, family-focused facilities, wellness experiences, and exceptional access to the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, Vakkaru Maldives is well suited to couples, families, and luxury travelers seeking a refined island escape.