Anantara Veli Maldives Resort & Flights

Your Air Travel – Take Australia’s only direct flight to the Maldives

Spend less time travelling and more time in paradise aboard our Luxury Escapes private charter flight, flying you directly to Malé in under 11 hours. Australia’s only direct flight to the Maldives means no international stopovers and no waiting in airports – just more time to maximise your holiday. Switch into holiday mode as we take care of everything on a full-service Airbus A330-200, reserved exclusively for Luxury Escapes guests.

The Resort – Adults-only romance in the South Malé Atoll

Anantara Veli Maldives Resort is just a short 30-minute speedboat ride from Malé, making this adults-only escape more accessible than ever before. This blissful hideaway is set on a natural island in South Malé Atoll, where newly renovated overwater villas stretch across turquoise lagoons and the only dress code is barefoot elegance.

This is much more than your average resort – as part of a multi-island layout, you can easily hop between Anantara Veli Maldives Resort and neighbouring Anantara Dhigu Maldives Resort via a complimentary two-minute shuttle boat, doubling your dining and entertainment options. Escape to Gulhifushi, the resort’s private picnic island, for secluded snorkelling and holding hands with that special someone as you walk across powder-soft sands – you’ve officially arrived in paradise.

You won’t be short of options when it comes to candlelit dining, with eight distinctive venues offering everything from Maldivian and Sri Lankan plates at Cumin to overwater Italian at Aqua, authentic Thai at Baan Huraa and Japanese teppanyaki at Origami.

Whether you’re looking to relax in an overwater villa or try your hand at something more adventurous, all the options are at your fingertips. There’s Balance Wellness by Anantara for signature treatments, water sports like glass kayaking and dive centre expeditions – not to mention the wellness-focused atmosphere that makes this intimate sanctuary truly special.

Your Handpicked Inclusions – All-inclusive dining, massages, return transfers and more

Arrive at the resort seamlessly with return speedboat transfers from Velana International Airport (MLE) included with your stay. Flexible early check-in and late checkout around your scheduled charter flight mean you can start enjoying inclusions the moment you arrive (subject to availability). Toast to your arrival with a bottle of sparkling wine included in-villa on arrival.

Delight your senses with an exceptional array of restaurants and bars, with daily breakfast, lunch and dinner for two all included.

• Cumin (breakfast and dinner): Begin your day with the vibrant spices of the Indian Ocean. Think fragrant curries, Maldivian specialties and Sri Lankan delicacies, all served in a breezy beachfront setting. With its poolside charm and oceanfront views, Cumin is the ultimate spot to fuel up for island adventures.
• Fushi Cafe (breakfast and dinner): Wake up to an international spread packed with flavour. From live cooking stations to freshly baked pastries and tropical fruits, breakfast here sets the tone for the day. By night, enjoy global buffet themes that take you around the world.
• Dhoni Bar (lunch and dinner): Sink into the laidback poolside ambience with Mediterranean bites and Spanish tapas. If you’re after a midday refresh with iced coffee and light plates or evening cocktails paired with tantalising small bites, Dhoni Bar is your go-to for casual dining.
• Aqua (lunch and dinner): Pizza, pasta and Italian classics meet endless ocean views. Settle in poolside for authentic flavours done right, whether you’re craving a midday margherita or evening Italian fare with a side of sunset.
• Sea.Fire.Salt (lunch): An overwater grill showcasing the best of land and sea. From reef fish and tuna hauled fresh from Maldivian waters to prime Australian beef, every dish celebrates quality ingredients cooked to perfection.

Take your dining up a notch with a US$60 allowance per person for dinner at Sea.Fire.Salt and two other elevated venues:

• Baan Huraa: Be transported to a traditional Thai teak house. Here, sharing-style dishes spotlight Northeast salads, Southern curries and Central Plains classics with jasmine rice.
• Origami: Experience modern Japanese flair with hand-rolled sushi, sashimi and robatayaki grilled on charcoal. The show-stopping teppanyaki tables add theatre to every meal.

Escape to your own slice of paradise on the private Gulhifushi Picnic Island. The Tiki Bar pours refreshing drinks while the Food Truck dishes up burgers, salads and the daily catch. Lounge on the sand, swim in the natural pool, or simply soak up the secluded vibes.

Between meals, paddle the crystal-clear lagoon in complimentary glass kayaks for up to two hours daily, unwind with your included 60-minute Anantara Couples Healing Massage (or equivalent) at Balance Wellness by Anantara, and toast each sunset with nightly sundowner cocktails at Aqua or Dhoni Bar.

Free-Flow Upgrade: Elevate your escape with 12 hours of daily free-flow drinks from 11am to 11pm. Enjoy unlimited cocktails, spirits, beer, wine, sparkling wine and soft drinks across all onsite bars and restaurants, plus a complimentary in-villa minibar with soft drinks, replenished daily.

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