Vakkaru Maldives
Beach and overwater villas on Vakkaru Island in Baa Atoll, with house-reef adventures, island dining, Merana Spa and family activities.
About
Vakkaru Maldives occupies a secluded reef island in Baa Atoll’s UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, surrounded by white-sand beaches, a turquoise lagoon and a house reef. Accommodation ranges from beach villas nestled in tropical greenery to overwater villas and spacious residences, with private pools available in selected categories. Guests can explore international and Asian flavours, beachfront grills and Italian dining, relax at the Lagoon Bar or arrange private destination dining. Merana Spa offers overwater treatment pavilions, therapeutic massages and Ayurvedic treatments, complemented by yoga and an overwater fitness centre. Splash Dive and Watersports Centre arranges scuba diving, courses, snorkelling and water sports, alongside excursions, fishing and private yacht experiences. On land, tennis, padel and sports fields provide active options. Parrotfish Club offers supervised activities for children aged 3–12, while Coconut Club provides games and a lounge for teens and adults. Arrival is by an approximately 30-minute daylight seaplane transfer from Velana International Airport, or a 20-minute domestic flight to Dharavandhoo followed by a 30-minute speedboat journey.
At a Glance
- Distance from VIA (Velana Airport)
- Approximately 124.8 km (straight-line)
- Nearest airport
- Dharavandhoo Airport (DRV)
- Number of rooms
- 128
- Operator name
- Efzy Holdings Pvt Ltd
- Number of beds
- 256
- Island
- Vakkaru
- Atoll
- Baa
- Transfer
- Approximately 30 minutes by daylight seaplane from Velana International Airport; alternatively a 20-minute domestic flight to Dharavandhoo and a 30-minute speedboat transfer.
Services
- Beach and overwater villas and residences
- Restaurants, bars and private dining
- Merana Spa and Ayurvedic treatments
- Yoga and fitness centre
- Scuba diving and diving courses
- House-reef snorkelling
- Water sports
- Excursions, fishing and yacht charters
- Tennis, padel and outdoor sports
- Supervised children’s club
- Seaplane and domestic-flight transfer arrangements