67-villa adults-only resort in South Malé Atoll — Anantara's over-water property with full butler service.
BrandAnantara Hotels & Resorts
DestinationMaldives
RegionIndian Ocean
Price TierTier 3 ($5k-$7k)
SettingOver-water resort
Best ForCouples seeking adults-only Maldives stays, repeat Anantara guests collecting properties, travelers prioritizing shorter transfers over outer-atoll remoteness.
PrivacyUltra-Private
ServicePersonalized butler service
ButlerFull
Private PoolNo
Built2006
Renovated2023
Anantara Veli Maldives Resort opened in 2006 in South Malé Atoll as the brand's adults-only over-water property, with 67 villas including over-water bungalows, beach villas, and pool villas. The property underwent renovation in 2023 and runs Anantara's full butler service across all villa categories
Key Features
Overwater villas with private decks
World-class spa services
Diverse dining options including international cuisine
Access to water sports and excursions
Infinity pool overlooking the lagoon
Personalized butler service
Dining
Origami
Cumin
Aqua
Dhoni Bar
Fushi Café
Baan Huraa
Sea.Fire.Salt.
Signature Experience
Over-water villa sundowners on the private deck — the adults-only format means the property runs quieter than family-oriented Maldivian resorts at comparable scale.
Adults-only positioning with full butler service across all 67 villas, rather than segmented by villa category. South Malé Atoll location gives shorter speedboat transfer than outer-atoll alternatives.
Signature Suite: Superior Over-Water Villa
Panoramic views, luxury accommodations, designed to celebrate romance and seclusion
Accolades
Indian Oceans Leading Leisure Hotel 2025, Indian Oceans Leading Leisure Hotel 2024, No. 8 among the Top 10 Resorts in the Maldives in the @destinasiamagazine Readers Choice Awards 2026
