Vilamendhoo Island Resort and Spa – Maldives Go Diving | 01 Oct 2026 | Scuba Travel

Holiday Reference: TRP 50304 - 01 Oct 2026 - Vilamendhoo Island Resort and Spa - £1475 *

Holiday information : 01 Oct 2026 Vilamendhoo Island Resort and Spa £1475 *

Vilamendhoo Island Resort and Spa highlights

  • Vilamendhoo is a well-loved resort in South Ari Atoll, offering a relaxed island vibe, white-sand beaches and easy access by seaplane.
  • Comfortable Rooms - 194 villas from garden rooms to beach and jacuzzi water villas, all with king beds, private porches and partially open-air bathrooms.
  • Dining Options - Two buffet restaurants plus Asian Wok and Hot Rock a la carte dining, with sunset drinks at Bonthi Bar or Boshai Pool Bar.
  • Activities & Excursions - Snorkelling, diving, island trips, sunset cruises, spa treatments, yoga, sports and evening entertainment suit both active and relaxed stays.
  • Excellent Diving - A superb house reef and on-site Euro Divers centre offer easy shore dives and boat trips, with chances to see mantas, sharks and rich marine life.
  • Unique Marine Focus - Home to a Manta Trust marine biology centre, giving guests a rare chance to learn about Maldives marine conservation.

Included

  • A return seaplane transfer from Male is included. You may be charged for excess baggage on the flight if you are above the weight limit for your hold baggage.
  • A standard resort package includes 2 people sharing 7 nights in a garden room on an full board basis
  • The mandatory green tax has been included and prepaid in your holiday

Excluded

  • Local taxes on purchases apply in the Maldives (12% GST). Excluded are room service, additional meals or drinks outside of your meal plan - some drinks/restaurants are excluded from the all inclusive programme. Additional local services such as telephone calls, laundry, selected water sports and sports, private lessons, special events and excursions are paid for locally.
  • Day diving can be booked and paid for on site with the dive centre.
  • Tipping is entirely at your discretion. We do not make recommendations as to how much to tip. Should you wish to leave a tip for the staff and crew, it should reflect the level of service you have enjoyed.
  • Please ask for a quote to add international flights from the UK to your holiday

Resort Details

CLOSED FOR REFURBISHMENT BETWEEN 1ST MAY 2026 - 1st NOV 2026. Vilamendhoo Island Resort is one of our popular resorts in South Ari atoll. A 25 minute seaplane or a short domestic flight and speedboat transfer from Male, and you will warming your toes ...

CLOSED FOR REFURBISHMENT BETWEEN 1ST MAY 2026 - 1st NOV 2026. Vilamendhoo Island Resort is one of our popular resorts in South Ari atoll. A 25 minute seaplane or a short domestic flight and speedboat transfer from Male, and you will warming your toes in the white sands. There's a great house reef for divers and a fully stocked spa for lounge lovers. It's no wonder Vilamendhoo is one of our go to places for a few nights, or even a week, and ideal companion to a week long Maldives liveaboard.

There are 194 rooms in resort, spread across 4 main rooms grades. All rooms feature a king size bed, private porch, AC, siting area, minibar, tea and coffee facilities, phone. TV, free wifi and safe. Bathrooms are partially open air, with a double sink, rain shower, bath and hair dryer. The garden rooms are constructed in blocks, set inside the island, and the go to choice if you plan to spend your time out on the island or in the water exploring. If you prefer more space and privacy, we'd suggest either the stand alone beach villas or jacuzzi beach villas. These are ocean front and with picturesque views. The jacuzzi water villas are the largest villas on the island, with your own private access into the sea.

Vilamendhoo offers 2 meal packages to enjoy. As standard your full board package includes breakfast, lunch and dinner at one of the 2 buffet restaurants - Funama or Ahima, depending on your room grade. The all inclusive plus option is a comprehensive package that adds the 'all you can eat' 24hr snack menu, drinks, free yoga sessions and sports activities into your holiday for a hassle free break. Ask your travel consultant for full details. No matter which package you chose, you can grab a stunning sun downer cocktail at the Bonthi bar, or the boshai pool bar. Or why not try the a la-carte Asian Wok and Hot Rock restaurants (local charges apply). Euro Divers operate a superb dive centre on site, with daily boat and house reef diving, plus the Manta Trust runs their very own marine biology centre, where you can learn more about the most famous residents in the Maldives. Visit the Duniye spa for a relaxing treatment, or mingle with your fellow guests at the nightly entertainment

Melissa

Melissa recommends Vilamendhoo Resort

Melissa recommends Vilamendhoo because of it's beautiful house reef, which you can dive and snorkel.
The 25 minute seaplane over to the resort offers spectacular views over the amazing atolls and is a great way to start your Maldivian experience. Treat yourself to a Jacuzzi Water Villa upgrade and enjoy the spacious room, sun deck over looking the ocean, private Jacuzzi and private steps into the turquoise waters.

If you interested in going Vilamendhoo Resort don't hesitate to give us a call 01483 411590 or email me at melissa@scubatravel.com

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Diving Details

Diving

Euro-Divers Vilamendhoo is centrally located on a private jetty, a few meters away from the reef. Vilamendhoo is located directly between two channels, making the spectacular house reef very versatile and therefore ranks among the bes ...

Diving

Euro-Divers Vilamendhoo is centrally located on a private jetty, a few meters away from the reef. Vilamendhoo is located directly between two channels, making the spectacular house reef very versatile and therefore ranks among the best in the Maldives for scuba diving and snorkeling. The location on the eastern reef of South Ari Atoll guarantees a good supply of fresh water for an excellent coral growth and plenty of fish.

With over 50 dive sites and a fantastic house reef with 10 entry points, Vilamendhoo is the perfect diver's paradise for beginners and experienced divers. Even the wreck Kudhimaa is only a 30 minute boat ride away and is one of the regularly visited dive sites. South of the island you find a protected Marine Area, Khudarah Thila, an exceptional place for divers and of course the national park at the outside reef. 3 times a week full day trips are offered to search for whale sharks in this area throughout the year.

The dive sites are between 10 minutes and 1 hour away from the island. These dive sites are reached by comfortable dive boats (dhonis). The unique diversity and variety of underwater life in the Maldives especially around Vilamendhoo has a lot off highlights to offer scuba divers.

The dive centre will offer both house reef and boat diving (local supplement applies) for the ultimate in flexibility. Do as much or as little as you like.

This is your holiday - done your way.

Other Activities

  • Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
  • Beach
  • Canoeing
  • Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
  • 3 pools including adult only Pool
  • Snorkelling
  • Tennis court
  • Fishing
  • Table tennis
  • Spa
  • Shops

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    This example package is priced per person based on 2 people sharing 7 nights in a Garden room on an full board basis. Return seaplane transfers are included as well as Government taxes and prepaid Green tax.

    Entry requirements

    Country entry requirements for Maldives

    This information is for people travelling on a full 'British citizen' passport from the UK. It is based on the UK government's understanding of Maldives current rules for the most common types of travel.
    https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/maldives/entry-requirements

    Your passport must have an 'expiry date' at least one month after the date you arrive in Maldives. Make sure your passport is not damaged or you may be stopped by immigration.

    You will get a 30-day visa on arrival if you enter Maldives as a tourist.

    You must complete a traveller declaration form (IMUGA) within 96 hours before your flight arrives in the Maldives.
    https://imuga.immigration.gov.mv/traveller

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