# Angsana Velavaru Maldives 2026 — InOcean Villas, Dhaalu Atoll > Angsana Velavaru review for 2026: 113 villas from $1,160/night in Dhaalu, 34 InOcean pool villas a kilometre out, PADI 5-Star Gold diving, seaplane $580. Source: https://luxatolls.com/resorts/angsana-velavaru/ · Last updated: 2026-10-20 · Language: en · Prices in US dollars (USD) unless stated otherwise --- [Resorts](https://luxatolls.com/resorts/)/[Dhaalu](https://luxatolls.com/atolls/dhaalu/)/Angsana Velavaru # Angsana Velavaru Step down from a two-storey villa standing alone a kilometre out in the lagoon, snorkel the reef beneath its stilts, then ride the ferry back for a beach walk. 5-Star Resort Seaplane 40 min 34 InOcean Villas PADI 5-Star Gold Atoll [Dhaalu](https://luxatolls.com/atolls/dhaalu/) Villas 113 Transfer Seaplane + Speedboat Transfer Cost ~$580 pp RT Packages From Request Quote Meal Plans HB / FB / AI / Premium AI Secret Price Secret Price Tailored to your dates Get a Personalised Quote More inclusions than direct Opened 2006 · Renovated 2024 For couples and families who want the overwater fantasy and a proper beach island in one trip. Velavaru is really two resorts: 79 villas under the palms with the pool, kids club and spa, and 34 InOcean villas standing on their own out in the lagoon. Banyan Group owns and runs it; Accor sells it and pays ALL points on it. The seaplane is always extra. 01 Villas· 02 Dining· 03 Inclusions· 04 Activities· 05 Reef· 06 Transfer· 07 Verdict·08 FAQ Lux Pulse™Updated Oct 16, 2026 · [How we score](https://luxatolls.com/how-we-rate/) Solid & Improving **362 new reviews** in the past 6 months across Google, TripAdvisor & Booking.com. Average rating **4.8 / 5** from 8,401 total reviews. +5% review volume vs. prior 6 months [How we score](https://luxatolls.com/how-we-rate/) 8 Awards since 2023 Traveller Review Award Booking.com '26 Best Water Villa Resort TTM Maldives Awards '25 Maldives' Leading Water Villa Resort World Travel Awards '25 Travellers' Choice TripAdvisor '25 Customer Excellence Award British Airways Holidays '25 Leading Eco-Friendly Resort South Asian Travel Awards '24 Top 20 Resorts in the Indian Ocean Condé Nast Traveler '24 Best Honeymoon Destination TTM Maldives Awards '23 How It Compares ## Angsana Velavaru vs. Other Resorts Where this resort sits across the dimensions that matter most when choosing a Maldives property. Budget · Ultra-Luxury Adaaran Club LUX* South Ari Soneva Fushi Angsana Velavaru Lively · Secluded Kuredu Lily Beach Kudadoo Angsana Velavaru Easy Access · Remote Gili Lankanfushi Anantara Kihavah Park Hyatt Hadahaa Angsana Velavaru Couples · Family Komandoo W Maldives Siyam World Angsana Velavaru Boutique · Large Resort Makunudu (36) Coco Bodu Hithi (100) Meeru Island (286) Angsana Velavaru (113) Poor Reef · Exceptional Finolhu Vilamendhoo Angsana Velavaru Angsana Velavaru Reference resorts Accommodation ## Choose Your Villa Seventy-nine villas on the island and thirty-four InOcean villas out at sea, a kilometre offshore and reached by an hourly ferry. Ashore, the line runs from an 88 sqm Beachfront Villa with no pool to a 473 sqm three-bedroom with its own stretch of sand. Offshore every villa has two storeys, an infinity pool over the reef and a rooftop terrace. Sunset-facing twins of most types cost a little more. Beach · 3 of 5 Beachfront Villas From $1,160 88–207 sqm · Average size Beachfront Villa · Sleeps 3 · max 2 adults · 88 sqm · No pool · $1,160 Sunset Beachfront Villa · Sleeps 3 · max 2 adults · 88 sqm · No pool · $1,••• Beachfront Infinity Pool Villa · Sleeps 4 · max 2 adults · 104 sqm · Pool · $1,••• Sunset Beachfront Infinity Pool Villa · Sleeps 4 · max 2 adults · 104 sqm · Pool · $1,••• Deluxe Beachfront Pool Villa · Sleeps 3 · max 2 adults · 207 sqm · Pool · $1,••• Family · All pool Family & Multi-Bedroom Villas From $2,••• 192–473 sqm · 2.3× larger than avg Beachfront Family Pool Villa · Sleeps 6 · max 4 adults, 2 children · 192 sqm · Pool · $2,••• Sunset Beachfront Family Pool Villa · Sleeps 6 · max 4 adults, 2 children · 192 sqm · Pool · $2,••• Velavaru Two-Bedroom Pool Villa · Sleeps 4 · 323 sqm · Pool · $2,••• Angsana Three-Bedroom Pool Villa · Sleeps 6 · max 1 child · 473 sqm · Pool · $3,••• Overwater · All pool InOcean Villas From $2,••• 175–287 sqm · 73% larger than avg InOcean Pool Villa · Sleeps 4 · max 2 adults · 175 sqm · Pool · $2,••• Sunset InOcean Pool Villa · Sleeps 4 · max 2 adults · 175 sqm · Pool · $2,••• Deluxe InOcean Pool Villa · Sleeps 4 · max 2 adults · 232 sqm · Pool · $2,••• Sunset Deluxe InOcean Pool Villa · Sleeps 4 · max 2 adults · 232 sqm · Pool · $2,••• Deluxe InOcean Two Bedroom Pool Villa · Sleeps 5 · max 4 adults, 1 child · 287 sqm · Pool · $3,••• Not sure which villa is right? 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Deal Alerts Be first to know when **Angsana Velavaru** has a deal — exclusive rates and upgrades, sent only when there's something worth sharing. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime. Season & Pricing Guide Dec 20 – Jan 10 · Peak · Highest rates Jan 11 – Apr 15 · High · +30–50% Apr 16 – May 31 · Shoulder · +10–20% Oct 1 – Dec 19 · Shoulder · +10–20% Jun 1 – Sep 30 · Low · Best value Peak season fills 4+ months ahead. Shoulder season offers the best balance of weather, price and availability. Similar Resorts [Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru North Malé · Sister resort From $620 /night](https://luxatolls.com/resorts/banyan-tree-vabbinfaru/) [Dhawa Ihuru North Malé · Sister resort From $450 /night](https://luxatolls.com/resorts/dhawa-ihuru/) [Sun Siyam Iru Veli Dhaalu · Same atoll SPECIAL $3,513 / 4 nights](https://luxatolls.com/resorts/sun-siyam-iru-veli/) Share your dates & preferences — we'll build your perfect package. Dining ## 3 Restaurants & 2 Bars Kaani is the island's main room, a thatched beachside hall of buffets and live stations. Kuredhi Pool Bar works the main pool from lunch into the evening. The other two are the reason to ask about meal plans: Funa, the Pan-Asian signature by the water, and Azzurro, a Mediterranean restaurant and bar out among the InOcean villas that beach-villa guests reach by ferry. Kaani Restaurant International The main restaurant under a high thatched roof, a few steps from the sand. Buffets at breakfast, lunch and dinner, a different theme each night and live cooking stations that turn the room into a show. Every meal plan starts here. Setting · Beachside · main restaurant Our tip · Ask which night runs the seafood theme and book that one in. All plans Azzurro Restaurant & Bar Mediterranean A pavilion on stilts at the heart of the InOcean villa jetty, with a wide deck over the reef. Mediterranean plates à la carte at lunch and dinner, a buffet breakfast and a bar of its own. Reserved for InOcean guests; island-villa guests join on All-Inclusive Premium or pay a supplement on Full Board and AI Dine. Setting · Overwater · at the InOcean villas Our tip · From the beach it is a ferry ride — check the last boat back before dinner. Supplement Funa Pan-Asian The resort's signature room: a thatched pavilion at the end of a jetty, with Pan-Asian cooking à la carte and a sunset cocktail hour. The Maldivian cooking class runs here too. Full Board and AI Dine guests pay a USD 35 per person supplement for its three-course menu. Setting · Oceanfront · end of the arrival jetty Our tip · Book for sunset — the jetty walk out is half the evening. Supplement Kuredhi Pool Bar Cocktails The social centre of the island: an open-sided bar beside the main infinity pool and the beach, serving cocktails and an all-day à la carte menu, with live entertainment after dark and the Boduberu drummers every Friday. Setting · Poolside · main infinity pool Our tip · Friday is Boduberu night — the drums start after dinner. AI Drinks Meal Plans ## Dining Inclusions Five plans on paper, three on the booking engine: Half Board is the base rate, with Full Board and All-Inclusive Dine above it; Premium and Bed & Breakfast are quoted on request. Where you sleep matters as much as the plan — Azzurro is reserved for InOcean guests, and Premium is the tier built around the Funa and Azzurro dine-around. Prices shown include the 10% service charge, 17% GST and the Green Tax of $12 per person per night. | Plan | Restaurants | Alcohol | Minibar | ~pp/day | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Half Board | Kaani & Kuredhi | — | — | Included | | Full Board | Kaani & Kuredhi | — | — | +$60 | | All-Inclusive Dine | Kaani & Kuredhi | House | Daily | +$170 | | All-Inclusive Premium | All 4 incl. Funa & Azzurro | Premium | Daily | On request | Half Board · Included Kaani & Kuredhi Alcohol—Minibar— Full Board+$60 pp/day Kaani & Kuredhi Alcohol—Minibar— All-Inclusive Dine+$170 pp/day Kaani & Kuredhi Alcohol · House · Minibar · Daily All-Inclusive Premium · On request All 4 incl. Funa & Azzurro Alcohol · Premium · Minibar · Daily Meal plan prices are a guide only — generally an average across the year. Resorts can change them at any time, they often vary by season, and a plan sold in one season may not be offered in another. We'll confirm what's available and the exact price for your dates. Experiences & Activities ## Your Days on the Island A PADI 5-Star Gold dive centre with more than thirty sites across South Nilandhe, a Marine Lab that tracks the atoll's turtles and replants coral in the lagoon, and a whale-shark day trip to south Ari about an hour away. Ashore there is a futsal pitch, a lovebird sanctuary, Boduberu on Fridays and a kids club with its own weekly quest. Prices below are the resort's own, before service charge and GST. Water Sports & Diving PADI 5-Star Gold centre · 30+ South Nilandhe sites PADI 5-Star Gold dive centre · More than 30 sites across South Nilandhe Discover Scuba Diving · $315 adult · ages 10+ Single boat dive · $122 with your own kit · $148 with rental Night dive · $154 with your own kit PADI Open Water course Guided Snorkelling Explorer in the lagoon · Built for first-time snorkellers House-reef snorkelling by boat · The reef sits by the InOcean villas Canoe, glass-bottom canoe and paddleboard Jet ski · $122 for 15 minutes Wakeboard, water-ski and kneeboard · $109 for 15 minutes Catamaran sailing and windsurfing · Complimentary after a check sail **A reef under the villas.** The house reef is not off the beach here — it runs beneath the InOcean villas a kilometre out, where the resort has built reef access platforms straight off the jetty. Island guests reach it on a short boat ride. Excursions & Cruises Whale sharks in south Ari · local islands · dolphins Whale shark snorkelling trip · $341 pp · about an hour each way by speedboat Private dolphin search · $354 · 1 hour for two Sunset cruise Local island visit with a guide · Tuesdays & Thursdays · $174 pp Night fishing Big game fishing Vadhaa Dhiun traditional trawling Sandbank and snorkelling trip Half-day desert island trip Spa & Wellness Angsana Spa · eight outdoor pavilions Angsana Spa massages in eight outdoor pavilions Family spa ritual · $547 · two adults and a child, 90 minutes Couples treatments Fitness Centre beside the water sports centre Angsana Gallery · The spa’s own amenities to take home Sports & Recreation Marine Lab, Boduberu nights and a futsal pitch Coral replanting with the Marine Lab · Plant a fragment in the lagoon Marine biology classes · The Lab monitors the atoll’s turtles and corals Maldivian cooking class at Funa · $103 per couple Boduberu drumming show · Fridays at Kuredhi Pool Bar Futsal pitch Movie nights, DJ sessions and karaoke Main infinity pool at Kuredhi Drone flying in the designated zone · Register at reception · 30 ft ceiling Kids & Family Terra Kids Club · ages 4-11 · Ranger's Club quest Terra Kids Club · Ages 4-11 · the Ranger's Club weekly quest Kids pool beside the main pool Lovebird feeding at the bird sanctuary · Twice a day PADI Bubblemaker in the lagoon · Ages 8-9 Banana boat and fun tube · $71 pp for 15 minutes · ages 6+ Family cooking class · $51 per adult · $26 per child Pizza making and cupcake decorating · Ranger's Club sessions Babysitting · $30 per hour per child Resort Facilities ## What's on the Island Checked against the resort's own information. If something you need isn't listed, ask us before you book. - Dive centre - Marine biologist - Spa - Gym - Kids club - Lounge at Malé airport Family & Kids ## Family-Friendly Features Days start at the Terra Kids Club, where the Ranger's Club runs a weekly quest of crafts, nature walks, pizza making and treasure hunts for ages four to eleven. Twice a day the lovebird sanctuary opens for feeding, the shallow lagoon is made for paddling, and eight- and nine-year-olds can try a Bubblemaker dive. Babysitting is $30 an hour per child. Terra Kids Club Ages 4-11 · 9am-6pm Babysitting $30/hr Shallow Lagoon Calm, shallow water safe for young children Highlights for Kids Lovebird sanctuary · Kids pool · Bubblemaker in the lagoon · Banana boat rides · Pizza making Family Villa Options Deluxe Beachfront Pool Villa · Beachfront Family Pool Villa · Sunset Beachfront Family Pool Villa · Velavaru Two-Bedroom Pool Villa · Angsana Three-Bedroom Pool Villa · Deluxe InOcean Two Bedroom Pool Villa Snorkeling & Marine Life ## House Reef & Underwater 6.8 Good House Reef Lux Atolls Reef Score · top 40% of Maldives resorts #### Reef beneath the InOcean villas · boat ride from the beach 30+ dive sites · turtles tracked by the Marine Lab · whale sharks an hour away Velavaru sits on a wide, shallow lagoon, which is lovely for paddling children and less so for snorkellers: the water in front of the beach villas is lagoon, not coral. The reef proper is out where the InOcean villas stand, a kilometre offshore, with platforms built off the jetty to climb straight in. Island guests take a short boat there. The dive centre reaches more than thirty South Nilandhe sites, and the Marine Lab runs coral replanting in the lagoon's coral garden. Marine life observations sourced from dive logs and guest reports. Regularly spotted here (+5) Tropical Reef Fish On the reef beneath the InOcean villas Sea Turtles Tracked by the resort’s Marine Lab Reef Sharks On the atoll dive sites Stingrays Rays named on the dive centre’s sites Dolphins On the private dolphin search trip Not typical at this reef (−3) Octopus Not named on any of the resort’s own pages Whale Sharks A day trip to south Ari, about an hour away Manta Rays Not a house-reef species here Getting There ## Transfer from Malé Velavaru is about 144 km south of Malé: a 40-minute shared seaplane from Velana, then a five-minute speedboat to the jetty. The resort books the return seaplane for every guest and charges it separately from the room, at USD 580 per adult and USD 365 per child aged 2–11. Seaplanes fly in daylight only. Standard Seaplane + Speedboat Velana → Velavaru · ~40 min + 5 min · daylight only ~$580 pp roundtrip International arrivals after about 3pm need a night in Malé or Hulhumalé first. We arrange both. Resort island map — Angsana Velavaru Our Take ## Who This Resort is For Reviewed by [Tym Lewtak](https://luxatolls.com/about/), founder of LuxAtolls Updated Oct 16, 2026 Angsana Velavaru is two holidays sold as one: a relaxed palm island for families and a row of overwater villas a kilometre out for couples, joined by an hourly ferry. Banyan Group owns and runs it under its Angsana brand; it is not an Accor hotel, but it is bookable on Accor's site and earns ALL points through the Banyan–Accor partnership. Choose an InOcean villa if the reef matters — from the beach it is a boat ride — and budget the seaplane on top of whatever plan you pick. #### Ideal for - Couples who want an overwater villa with real privacy — the 34 InOcean villas stand a kilometre offshore, each with two storeys, an infinity pool over the reef and a rooftop terrace - Families who want space ashore — interconnecting Beachfront Family Pool Villas, two- and three-bedroom pool villas, the Terra Kids Club for ages 4-11 and babysitting at $30 an hour - Divers working a quieter atoll — a PADI 5-Star Gold centre with more than thirty South Nilandhe sites and whale-shark trips to south Ari about an hour away - ALL members who would rather not stay at an Accor brand — Banyan runs Velavaru, but stays booked through Accor still earn ALL points #### Consider elsewhere if - Beach-villa snorkellers — the island sits on a wide shallow lagoon, and the house reef is a boat ride out by the InOcean villas - Late-landing long-haul arrivals — the seaplane flies in daylight only, so a flight after about 3pm means a night in Malé - Tight budgets — the mandatory return seaplane adds USD 580 per adult, and Half Board is the cheapest plan the engine sells - InOcean guests who want the island buzz — the pool, kids club and Kuredhi bar are a scheduled ferry ride away Why Book Through Lux Atolls ### More Than Just a Booking What you get with us vs. booking direct or through a generic OTA Book with Lux Atolls Best rate guarantee on partner resorts — we match or beat what you find elsewhere Exclusive package inclusions negotiated through our direct resort relationships Transparent pricing — transfers, taxes, and meal plans quoted upfront, no hidden fees Personal trip advisor — villa matching, meal plan guidance, and honest recommendations Maldives-only expertise — we know every reef, transfer route, and seasonal sweet spot Direct resort contact — if something needs fixing, we call the GM, not a call centre No booking fees, no hidden charges — the price we quote is the price you pay Book Through Others Published rack rate — no negotiated extras No package inclusions beyond the standard rate Transfer costs and taxes added at checkout Generic customer support with no local knowledge One-size-fits-all recommendations across dozens of destinations Issues routed through a ticketing system, not a person Hidden fees and service charges added late in the process Frequently Asked Questions ## Angsana Velavaru — FAQ **Where is Angsana Velavaru and how do you get there?** Velavaru is in Dhaalu (South Nilandhe) Atoll, about 144 km south of Malé. The resort books a 40-minute shared seaplane from Velana International, followed by a five-minute speedboat to the jetty. Seaplanes fly in daylight only, so an international flight landing after about 3pm needs a night in Malé or Hulhumalé first. **How much is the seaplane transfer to Angsana Velavaru?** The return seaplane is mandatory and is charged on top of the room rate: USD 580 per adult and USD 365 per child aged 2–11 for 2026, rising to USD 590 and USD 375 for 2027. A private seaplane costs USD 6,500 for the aircraft. We show the transfer as ~$580 pp RT and confirm the exact figure with your quote. **Does Angsana Velavaru have all-inclusive packages?** Yes, two: All-Inclusive Dine and All-Inclusive Premium, alongside Half Board and Full Board. As a guide, AI Dine runs about $170 per person per night above Half Board on the resort’s own rates. Premium is the tier that reaches Funa and, for island-villa guests, Azzurro; it is not sold online, so we price it on request. **Is the house reef at Angsana Velavaru good for snorkelling?** It is good, but it is not off the beach. The island sits on a wide shallow lagoon; the reef runs beneath the InOcean villas a kilometre out, with platforms built off the jetty to climb in. From an island villa you reach it on a short boat ride, and the dive centre works more than thirty South Nilandhe sites. **Is Angsana Velavaru an Accor hotel?** No. Angsana Velavaru is owned and run by Banyan Group under its Angsana brand. It appears on Accor’s booking site and stays there earn ALL points through the Banyan–Accor partnership, which is why some listings file it under Accor. Its Banyan sisters in the Maldives are Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru and Dhawa Ihuru in North Malé. 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