Hotel Veligandu Island Resort

Hotel Overview

Situated in a beautiful spot on the small island of Hembadhu, the Vivanta by Taj takes full advantage of the natural green scenery, gorgeous blue ocean and the white sandy beaches that make it ideal for couples and families looking to explore the best of what the Maldives have to offer.

This 5-star luxury resort has been recently been redesigned and remodelled to offer everything you need for a truly memorable and enjoyable holiday, with an impressive choice of luxurious rooms and villas as well as a fantastic variety of activities and facilities that will ensure there is never a dull moment. Guests can enjoy the most relaxing experience and unwind with the resort's Jiva Spa offering a range of spa treatments including a sauna, hammam, an indoor pool and massage/beauty treatments. For the more active guests there is also a fitness centre as well as a variety of activities to try including volleyball, table tennis, badminton as well as the diving centre providing some memorable opportunities for scuba diving and snorkelling. The friendly and helpful staff are always available to help with any request you might have and can also help with additional services such as currency exchange, tour assistance, business services and laundry/dry cleaning.

##Location
The Maldives are a fascinating place to spend a holiday, full of countless memorable experiences and relaxing moments that make it a popular choice amongst couples, families and groups. Situated right in the middle of the Indian Ocean it is one of the best places in the world to experience some brilliant water activities, especially diving and snorkelling with several diving centres offering many opportunities to experience the stunning marine and coral life around the islands. The capital of the Maldives is Male situated on the largest island in the chain by the same name, it is the largest and mostly densely populated island in the Maldives and where you will find much of the more commercial and urban attractions including all the shops, restaurants and other tourist attractions as well as the main airport, it can easily be reached by boat or seaplane from any of the islands.

##Accomodation
There are a total of 62 well-furbished rooms at the resort, which include a choice of either spacious suites or the luxurious deluxe beach villas and deluxe water villas providing the perfect retreat to spend your holiday. Each of the comfortable suites and villas offering all the amenities you would need including: air conditioning – DVD player – coffee/tea maker – safe – telephone – satellite TV – minibar – desk – wireless/wired internet access (surcharge).

##Eating and Drinking
Guests can enjoy all-day dining at the main restaurant/café, Latitude, serving a wide choice of cuisine from around the world with international and continental dishes as well as a delicious selection of south east and west Asian cuisine.

For a great alternative there is also the Open – The Grill, which provides a wonderful al-fresco dining experience right by the pool and lagoon. Here you can enjoy a sumptuous choice of grilled dishes along with traditional pizzas from the wood-burning oven and even try some sushi from the sushi bar; it is available from 12pm till 3pm for lunch and 7:30pm till 10:30pm for dinner.

For a more relaxing and casual experience where you can enjoy a wide variety of cool beverages along with some live entertainment and music, with some stunning views over the resort's infinity pool.

##Swimming Pools
The resort features a large outdoor infinity swimming pool providing both a great way to cool down or soak up the sun on the sunbeds and loungers.