Vakkaru Maldives

Vakkaru

, Baa Atoll, Maldives

Rated 0 out of 5

From $1,021 / night

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Overview

Type

Resort

Accommodation

113

Beach Villa

Water Villa

Restaurant/Bar

5/2

Spa

Gym

Pool

Highlights

A Timeless Sanctuary

Beachfront

Family Friendly

Gourmet Dining

House Reef

Kids’ Club

Luxury

Overwater Villas

Private Pool

Romantic

Spa Retreats

Water Sports

Wellness

Description

Lies within the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve of Baa Atoll, Vakkaru Maldives is a secluded reef island blessed with timeless ocean views, powder-soft, brilliant white sands, deep blue holes, and a house reef with unique marine biodiversity. A scenic 30-minute seaplane flight from Male International Airport transports you into this idyllic paradise intuitively designed for guests seeking timeless experiences.

Home to over 2,600 fully grown coconut trees, our tropical island also features 111 luxury villas and residences, eight dining outlets, two bars, a wine cellar, and an overwater Spa. Splash Water Sports and Dive Center, Sports Fields, Parrotfish Club, Coconut Club, and Gym offer engaging experiences.

Embark on a timeless journey as soon as you step onto our island. Leave the time behind, disconnect from reality, and reconnect to each other while discovering what our timeless sanctuary offers.

Island Information

Location: Vakkaru Island

, Baa Atoll

Transportation: Domestic Flight, On-island Buggy / Cart Transfer, Seaplane, Speedboat

Island Size: Medium

Distance from Malé: 125 km

View: Beach view, Lagoon view, Ocean view, Sunrise view, Sunset view

Property Information

Rating: 5

Brand: Independent

Meal Plan: All-inclusive (Dine Around), All-inclusive (Premium), Full Board, Half Board

Renovation Date: 2019

Best for: Couples / Honeymooners, Family-friendly, Group

Villas/Rooms

Dining

A collection of delectable dishes from Europe to Asia, served in six restaurants, two bars, a wine cellar as well as private destination dining around the island.

Experiences

Whether you are feeling energetic or prefer to relax, Vakkaru Maldives offers extensive experiences for all ages.

Property Amenities

Accessibility

No lift

Wheelchair accessibility

Business services

Conference facilities

Meeting rooms (private)

Conveniences

24-hour front desk

Bellhop/porter

Currency exchange

Daily housekeeping

Dry cleaning service

Gift shop/newsstand

Laundry facilities

Luggage storage

Private check-in/check-out

Safe at front desk

Turndown service

Family friendly

Kids’ Club

Teen lounge / activities

Food and drink

A bar/lounge

Couples/private dining

Daily buffet breakfast

Multiple restaurants

Private picnics

Teppanyaki / grill restaurant

Wine cellar / wine bar

Spa (Programs / Services)

Ayurvedic therapies

Massages & body treatments

Meditation sessions

Multi-day wellness programs (detox/sleep/weight)

Yoga classes

Spa (Treatments / Modalities)

Aromatherapy

Ayurvedic treatments

Body scrubs

Body wraps

Couples rituals (treatment)

Facials

Hot stone massages

Massages & body treatments

Spa (Facilities / Rooms)

Cold plunge / Plunge pool

Couples treatment rooms

Hot tub

Nail salon

Overwater treatment rooms

Relaxation lounge

Sauna

Spa boutique / Retail shop

Steam room

Treatment rooms

Guest services

Butler service

Concierge services

Dry cleaning/laundry service

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Outdoors

Garden

Private beach area

Terrace

Parking and transport

Airport pickup / drop-off

Bicycle rental

Buggy shuttle (on-island)

Domestic flight plus speedboat transfer

Sea plane transfer

Things to do

Fishing

Jet ski

Kayaking

Parasailing

Snorkelling

SUP

Wakeboarding

Water skiing

Nature & Wildlife

Dolphins

House Reef

Manta Rays

Marine Protected Area (Nearby)

Turtles

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Room Amenities

Bedroom

Air conditioning

Blackout curtains

Ceiling fan

Day bed

Pillow menu

Premium bedding

Bathroom

Bathrobes

Freestanding tub

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Rainfall shower head

Separate bathtub & shower

Slippers

Towels

Entertainment

Bluetooth speaker

Cable channels

Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

24-hour room service

Coffee/tea maker

Espresso maker

Free bottled water

Minibar

Wine fridge / cellar

Safety

Smoke detector

Air conditioning

Butler service

Safe

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Timing

Check In: 14:00

Check Out: 12:00

Pets

No pets or service animals are allowed.

Smoking

Smoking in designated outdoor areas only (shared)

Reservation

Payment & guarantee: A credit card, debit card or cash deposit is required at check‑in for incidentals. The resort may pre‑authorize your card before arrival.

Taxes & fees: Prices are subject to Maldives GST (TGST) and Green Tax as applicable. TGST is 17% when the time of supply is on/after 1 July 2025 (otherwise 16% applies for earlier time‑of‑supply transactions). Green Tax at resorts is USD 12 per person per night from 1 January 2025, and children under 2 are exempt.

Transfers & festive supplements: Seaplane or domestic flight + speedboat transfers are arranged by the resort and are subject to airline schedules, seat availability and weather. Seasonal gala dinner supplements and/or transfer fees may be collected by the resort per the dates of stay and age of guests.

Cancellation

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary by rate plan and travel dates. Some fully refundable rates allow cancellation up to a few days before check‑in; please review the exact terms shown with your selected rate and on your booking confirmation.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome. Up to 2 children (0–11 years) can stay free using existing bedding when sharing with parents/guardians (subject to room type). Free cribs are available on request. Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 400 per night (subject to availability). From 1 January 2025, the Maldives Green Tax is USD 12 per person per night at resorts; children under 2 are exempt.

Card accepted

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash. The resort reserves the right to pre‑authorize your card prior to arrival.

American Express, Diners Club International, Master Card, Visa

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer to the island by seaplane or domestic flight + speedboat. Please contact the resort at least 72 hours before arrival with your international flight details to arrange transfers. Seaplane services operate during daylight hours only; domestic flight and speedboat options are used for late arrivals, and all transfers remain subject to schedule and weather. Checked baggage allowance for seaplane is 20 kg per person plus 5 kg hand luggage; excess is chargeable by the operator.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. After‑hours check‑in is not available.

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Important information

Fees

You will be asked to pay certain mandatory charges at the resort, and these amounts may be subject to a 10% service charge and 16% Goods and Services Tax in line with current Maldivian regulations.

A Tourism Green Tax of USD 12.00 per person, per night is imposed for all guests staying at Maldivian resorts, and this tax is generally not applied to children under 2 years of age.

Guests must use the resort’s mandatory roundtrip transfers between Velana International Airport and Vakkaru Maldives, operated by seaplane or a combination of domestic flight and speedboat as scheduled by the resort and its partners.

Recent resort and partner information shows indicative roundtrip transfer rates of about USD 960 per adult and around USD 480 per child aged approximately 2–11 years, with infants under 2 years typically travelling free of charge when sharing seats with parents or guardians.

An additional mandatory fee of roughly USD 960 per guest, per stay, is listed for teenagers aged approximately 12–17 years, and this supplement is described as covering their compulsory transfer charges.

For stays including 24 December (Christmas Eve), a compulsory gala dinner is charged at around USD 700 per adult and USD 350 per child aged approximately 2–11 years, with amounts subject to applicable taxes and service charges.

For stays including 31 December (New Year’s Eve), a compulsory gala dinner is charged at around USD 1,276 per adult and USD 638 per child aged approximately 2–11 years, again subject to taxes and service charges.

All transfer fees, festive supplements, taxes and service charges are collected directly at the resort and are subject to change at any time by the property or local authorities without prior notice, so guests should reconfirm details close to their travel date.

Optional extras

Optional extras at this resort, including certain transfer options, premium dining experiences, special themed dinners, private celebrations and bespoke services, may incur additional charges that are not included in standard room rates or basic meal plans.

Information from booking partners indicates that rollaway or extra beds, when available, may carry a surcharge of around USD 400 per night, and some sources show higher nightly supplements of up to about USD 800 for additional adults using extra bedding, depending on season and offer.

Two children up to approximately 11 years of age may often stay free when using existing beds in their parents’ villa, but extra-person charges can apply when the number of guests exceeds the standard occupancy for the selected room type.

Spa treatments, scuba diving, motorised water sports, private excursions, fishing trips, curated experiences, in-villa dining and premium beverage selections are normally charged on a per-use basis and are not part of basic half-board or full-board meal plans.

Certain promotional packages may include discounts on seaplane transfers, added meals or activities, while other rate plans charge these items separately, so guests should review their confirmation documents carefully to understand what is and is not included.

Early check-in and late check-out may be offered for an additional fee and remain strictly subject to room availability on the day of arrival or departure, and any published lists of fees and deposits on travel websites are examples only and may change without prior notice.

You need to know

Extra-person charges can apply and vary depending on the resort’s policy, the type of villa booked, the age of additional guests and the travel dates or package selected.

At check-in, guests may be asked to present a government-issued photo ID together with a valid credit or debit card, and the resort reserves the right to pre-authorise this card or take a suitable cash deposit to cover incidental charges during the stay.

The name on the payment card used at the property is generally expected to match the primary guest name shown on the confirmed reservation, in line with the resort’s payment and verification policies.

Typical check-in time at this resort is from around 14:00 to early evening, with check-out by around 12:00 noon, and late check-out can sometimes be arranged for an additional fee subject to availability.

According to partner information, up to two children aged approximately 11 years and under can often stay free using existing bedding in their parents’ accommodation, and rollaway or extra beds are available for an additional nightly fee, with complimentary cribs or infant beds provided on request.

Special requests such as specific villa locations, adjoining or connecting villas, bedding configuration, early check-in or late check-out, or particular views are subject to availability upon arrival, cannot be guaranteed, and may attract extra charges.

The resort accepts major credit and debit cards as well as cash and notes that it may pre-authorise cards before arrival, with exact payment types and limits set out in the current property policies.

Safety information provided by the resort and its travel partners highlights features such as fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, a security system and a first-aid kit on site, and advises that balconies, patios, terraces, private pools and overwater walkways may not be suitable for unsupervised young children or guests with mobility concerns.

We should mention

This resort does not have elevators, and access to some villas and facilities involves stairs, boardwalks and uneven surfaces, which may present challenges for guests with limited mobility.

Guests have access to the main pool and children’s pool generally between about 10:00 and 19:00, and some leisure areas or wellness facilities may have specific age restrictions and supervision requirements.

Partner policy notes state that guests under approximately 16 years of age are not permitted to use the hot tub or spa facilities alone and may only access certain wellness areas when accompanied by an adult.

No pets or service animals are allowed anywhere on the property according to the current resort and partner policies.

Transfers to and from the resort by seaplane or domestic flight and speedboat normally operate only during daylight hours, so guests whose international flights arrive late in the evening or depart very early in the morning may need to arrange an overnight stay in Malé at their own expense, and accurate flight details must be provided to the resort in advance so connections can be confirmed.

All information about taxes, transfer requirements, festive supplements, age categories, pool and spa rules, and other inclusions is based on details supplied by Vakkaru Maldives and its travel partners and may change at any time without prior notice, so guests are encouraged to reconfirm important points shortly before travelling.

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