As many of you are aware, the Veligandu journey began with its opening in 1984. Since then, guests have been enchanted by the humble and tailored service from the team. The resort continued to flourish with success winning many hospitality awards and establishing itself in the industry as a top romantic hotel in the Maldives and around the globe. We are thrilled to share our owners continue their commitment to care for Veligandu Island Resort & Spa and its guests by announcing a thoughtful renovation of the island, services, and accommodations. Improvements will incorporate enhanced sustainability initiatives and technological advancements while holding true to the values of genuine Maldivian hospitality found at Veligandu.
This refresh will begin on June 1, 2023, and we will be ready to welcome guests back to our shores for the festive season of 2024/ 2025. Taking reservations for stays from November 1, 2024, we look forward to welcoming our repeater guests, friends new and old, to experience the enhancements. If you have enquiries about the resort closure and reopening, do not hesitate to contact us.
Kind Regards
Fathuhulla Ibrahim, General Manager and the Veligandu Team
What type of changes will happen in Veligandu?
With the rising water levels due to global warming and to make the villas more sustainable, Veligandu will renovate the present Water Villas and rebuild them to withstand time. The resort will not lose its charm – but designed and elevated to enhance the guest experience. The public areas, restaurants and bars, and recreational facilities will be redesigned. For our team, Veligandu will have new team accommodations with new and greater staff facilities.
What will happen to the Veligandu team members?
We will retain as much as team members as possible.
Some team members will remain on the island to support the renovation project. Other team members will be offered cross-training and placements at Veligandu’s sister resorts managed by Crown & Champa Resorts collection, the management company of Veligandu Island.
Using the time, some of the team will take time off to pursue higher education overseas.
When can I rebook Veligandu in 2024? Will Veligandu reopen for the festive 2024 season?
Veligandu plans to reopen on Friday, November 1, 2024.
We will be in open for the festive season on 2024 and new year celebrations of 2025.
Sign up for our newletter. We will keep you posted about the development and reopening.
Can we postpone the existing booking? When can we rebook?
Yes.
Veligandu will commence taking booking requests at the beginning of 2024. Book your stays via the Veligandu website by contacting our reservations team, internet-based booking channels and through your favourite travel agent and partners from early 2024.
Veligandu and Sustainable Tourism
At Veligandu, sustainability is closer to our hearts.
Rising up to the challenge We are rising up the water villas to rise up to meet the environmental challenges of global warming!
The team will continue to use native flora as ground cover and gardening to improve the quality of the soil. More coconut trees will be replanted to protect the beaches.
The island will be working closely with EPA, the Maldives Environmental Protection Agency.
Celebrating people Veligandu will employ builders from the local community.
Employee training initiatives – Our team members will go into cross-training and cross-exposure sessions at Veligandu’s sister properties. Some would pursue professional and trade certifications.
Planning to visit Veligandu before renovations?
Come celebrate with us as the sun sets in the current Veligandu era. See Special Offers »
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Throughout the year:
Share your secluded island memory on our memory book. Please write your holiday story on the book and your wish for New Veligandu.
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From February to May 2023, Veligandu will lead you on a barefoot adventure of a lifetime to experience the best of Veligandu Island and its hospitality and have curated weekly programs for our beloved guests to enjoy every month.
There will be a ‘Veligandu Passport‘ for each week as a way for the guests to record special events. A stamp will be issued for each participating event which we trust will be a nostalgic souvenir to keep. At the end of your stay, based on the number of stamps collected, guest will also get exciting prizes for participating.
Throughout the week of February 11th to 17th, 2023
Valentine Week Passport:
A wonderful little booklet for guests to record memories of the participated events as a collatable stamp. Stamps are issued for select events where reservations must be made in advance. At the end of your stay, based on the number of stamps collected, guests will be bestowed with a gift.
Indulge with Duniye Spa*
– Couple Romantic Retreat on 20% discount, including a free Spa product.
– Souvenir, The Endow love of your life Gift Boxe: A special gift box “Lover’s Pack” for Men, Women and Unisex
Memorable Photoshoots*
– Beach Click ME&U
Special Valentine’s photo package. A Romantic photo booth set on the beach – Package inclusive of 5 digital images and 5 printed photos in a 10-page album.
– Ocean Romance & Mystique Sail
Special Valentine’s photo package. Package inclusive of 30min sail on traditional dhoni boat, 10 digital images and 5 printed photos in an album.
– Matching Outfit
A fun photoshoot where couples wae matching outfits. Package includes matching garments for the couple, 2 pieces – Shirt and a Dress, fabric and design of guest choosing.
Tailor-made Outfits* – Matchy-Matchy & trendy
Couples matching outfits. Tailor desired design matching two trendy outfits with the fabric of your choice from our tailor’s fabric collection. Package inclusive of two pieces of matching garments for the couple, fabric, your desired design and tailor service.
Romantic dining and destination dining experiences*
– Romantic Breakfasts: Floating Breakfast in the Ocean or a Lagoon Breakfast or Breakfast on the bed with a bottle of champagne 375ml.
– Special turn-down service, including bed decoration and amenities, including a bottle of Champagne 375ml.
– Romantic Desert Island Picnic on 25% discount. Includes; Snorkeling, sunbathing time, Soft drinks and Lunch in a Picnic Basket.
– Maldivian Romantic Dhoni Dinner: Romantic Sunset Cruise with Champagne followed by Dinner
– Romantic sip with your partner. A special Champagne & Cocktail promotion at Thundi Bar
– Chef’s Table on Friday, February 17, 2023 – A Food & Wine pairing dinner hosted an international sommelier
Romantic Activities & Experiences*
– Romantic Love Boat Sailing on 20% discount. Includes; a bottle of Champagne 375ml, Canapes and one Photo of the trip.
– Romantic Sunset Snorkeling along with Sunset at Sandbank on 20% discount. Includes; Sandbank trip, fruits and soft drinks.
– Romantic half-day or full-day excursion in our Luxury Yacht on 15% discount. Includes; snorkelling, sunbathing time and lunch on board with an open bar.
– Romantic Robinson Crusoe on 20% discount. Includes; Picnic basket, soft drinks and enough time for sunbathing.
– Romantic Private Sunset Dolphin Safari on with special savings between 10% to 20% based on boat: Luxury Yacht/ Speed Boat / Dhoni.
– Romantic Stargazing at 15% discount. Includes; a bottle of champagne 375ml and fruits
– Romantic Escape by our Luxury Yacht. Includes; Open bar, Sunset Safari, Dinner on board, Star gazing, Overnight on board and next-day breakfast.
– Movie night date – Cinema Under the Stars
– Private Yoga session with your partner
– Fun day at Water Sports
Tuesday, February 14, 2023 – Valentine’s Day
– Valentine’s day Romantic Champagne breakfast with a rose for the lady.
Options: Breakfast on the bed, Floating breakfast or Lagoon breakfast*
– Duniye Spa Offer: Romantic Couple Indulgence at 10% savings and free flower bath with a bottle of champagne.*
– Special Champagne & Cocktail promotion at Thundi bar*
– Special Valentines Dinner on the Beach with Live Music*
– Treat your lover;*include; Special bed deco, a bottle of champagne 375ml with love bites for the night and champagne breakfast on next day on the bed/floating/lagoon.
– Dress up your finest. Best dressed couple will be given a gift in Thundi bar at 2130 hours
– Special DJ night with 80’s music on the beach on the beach, Subject to weather permitting
* Reservations required. Activities are eligible for the ‘Valentine Week Passport’
• Raalu Photo Studio March Offers Enjoy 30% savings on all photo packages
• International Women’s Day Celebrations
March 8, 2023: Ladies can find special savings with up to 50% off at the Veligandu gift Shop
March 6 -9, 2023: Ladies, have your desired outfit stitched at the Veligandu Tailor shop for USD 20
• MARCH 14, 2023: White Day White Shopping by Veligandu Gift Shop: Find 30% savings on all white items at the gift shop
March – Sustainability Week Events & Activities
Throughout the week of March 25th to 31st, 2023
Sustainable Week Passport
This passport will only be available during Sustainable Week for the guests who participate in the daily organized events. The guests will get a stamp for each participating event and a prize as a token of appreciation. Veligandu will select the most participating guests/couples on Sustainable Week on 31st March 2023 and will give the grand prize.
Indulge with Duniye Spa*
Experience “Maldivian Serenity Ritual” – A signature ritual that includes organic coconut. Enjoy 15% off and get 1 complimentary product as a gift.
Be a “Nature Warrior”
– Sustainable week reduce, reuse towels and bed linen – Put the linen card on the bed if you wish not to change your bed linen and towels on the rack not to change
– Minimize usage of electricity and air-conditioning, and switch OFF when not in use and not in the Villa.
– Help us to protect our Environment and clean our island: Participate in daily beach cleaning. This educational program creates awareness of flotsam (garbage floating in the sea). Daily prices will be given to the most active collector.
– Donate: Improve Local island Waste Management program
A donation box will be placed at the reception. All the guests and team members can donate. The donation will be handover to the local island on 31st March 2023. Guests can participate in the donation handover ceremony to the Local Island Council
– Sustainability-minded shopping:
Purchase a sustainable item on full price and save 40% on rest of your purchase at the Veligandu Gift Shop
– Fun day at Water Sports*
SATURDAY, MARCH 25, 2023
– Coral planting
– To celebrate Earth Hour lights will be off completely from 2000 hours to 2100 hours from all the areas, including all the Villa’s
– Veligandus Green Gift to All Guests: Special Bed decoration on the evening at Turndown service
– Veligandus Green Gift to All Guests: Earth hour special dinner on the beach for all the guests
– Star gazing Excursion on 15% discount. Includes; a bottle of champagne 375ml and fruits*
– Romantic Cinema Under the stars at the sandbank – Subject to weather permitting
SUNDAY, MARHC 26, 2023
– CSR: Invite School Children from local Islands – Awareness and Education program, presentation about the sustainable practice we do at Veligandu. Share the story on social media channels.
– Catch and release fishing competition* Pay one trip and get a second trip free*:
Experience 4 different styles of fishing within the 2 trips:
One trip includes Jigging, casting and hand line.
The second trip includes Traditional trolling.
Guests/couples with most catches will get a special prize. Maximum 4 guests in a trip. Per day 2 trips
MONDAY, MARCH 27, 2023
– Back house tour for guests: This educational program creates awareness on the effort of maintaining an island in paradise
– Resort Team Activity: Reduce, Reuse, Repair, and Recycle – An interdepartmental department competition to show their talent among the team.
TUESDAY, MARCH 28, 2023
– Nature Warrior Program: Island Cleaning
– Nature Warrior Program: House Reef Cleaning
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29, 2023
– Catch and release fishing competition* Pay one trip and get a second trip free*:
Experience 4 different styles of fishing within the 2 trips:
One trip includes Jigging, casting and hand line.
The second trip includes Traditional trolling.
Guests/couples with most catches will get a special prize. Maximum 4 guests in a trip. Per day 2 trips
THURSDAY, MARCH 30, 2023
– Nature Warrior Program: Tree Planting in the Velifinolhu Sandbank for team members
– Nature Warrior Program: Tree Planting Veligandu for guests
– Chef’s Table – Food & Wine pairing dinner hosted by an international sommelier*
FRIDAY, MARCH 31, 2023 – Nature Warrior Program: Visit Local Islands to see the waste management program and handover the donation
– Nature Warrior Program: Desert Island (Madivaru) cleaning day.
– Nature Warrior Program: Desert Island (Madivaru) Tree planting day.
Easter Week Passport This passport will only be available during Easter Week for the guests who participate in the daily organized events. Stamps are issued for select events where reservations must be made in advance. At the end of your stay, based on the number of stamps collected, guests will be bestowed with a gift.
Indulge with Duniye Spa*
Enjoy a relaxing Balinese Massage with 12% off + extend your complimentary additional 15 minutes and get a free eyes slice.
Dining and Activities*
– Easter special cocktail promotion at Thundi Bar
– Special Wine and Champagne Bazaar
– Desert Island Picnic on 25% discount. Includes; Snorkeling, sunbathing time, Soft drinks and Lunch in a Picnic Basket.
– Rasdu Atoll Adventure on 25% discount. Includes; visiting 3 islands, snorkeling and Lunch in a Picnic Basket
– Maldivian Romantic Dhoni Dinner A romantic Sunset Cruise with Champagne followed by Dinner.
– Full-day or half-day excursion in our Luxury Yacht. Includes; snorkeling, sunbathing time and lunch on board with open bar
– Fun day at Water Sports
– Easter Basket by Veligandu Gift Shop. A special Easter basket with decorated eggs and bunny headbands
– Treasure Game by the Veligandu Gift Shop
The gift Shop Team will hide Easter eggs inside the shop. Guests who may find these will win an Easter gift from the shop. To participate the game, guests must spend a minimum of USD 20
– Easterlicious Week Photo Shoot by Raalhu Photo Studio:
The package includes a custom bunny costume at a special price and 5 digital images.
SUNDAY, APRIL 9, 2023
– Special Easter breakfast.
– Egg hunting
– Easter Egg Colouring
– Easter special gift for children
– Veligandu’s Easter Gift for all guests: Special Bed decoration on the evening at Turndown service
– Special Easter Dinner on the Beach with Live Music*
– Maldivian Romantic Dhoni Dinner* – Romantic Sunset Cruise with Champagne followed by Dinner.
MONDAY, APRIL 10, 2023
– Special Yoga Session
THURSDAY, APRIL 13, 2023
Chef’s Table*
Food & Wine pairing dinner hosted by an international sommelier
* Reservations required. Activities are eligible for the ‘Easter Week Passport’
May 14 -16, 2023: Mother’s Day & Family Day Celebration Find great gifts at the Veligandu Shop to take back for your beloved Mom and family members
May, Celebration Week before the resort closure for renovation
Throughout the week of May 15 to 21st, 2023
Participate in the making of Veligandu History Gallery – “Walk through into the History of Veligandu”
Old photo’s of Veligandu will be printed on canvas and displayed at the Thundi Bar
All the repeat guests can send us your old collective memories (Photos and Videos) of Veligandu. We will include the photos in our History Gallery in Thundi Bar
Veligandu’s Gift to Guests:
Repeat Guests: All the repeaters who are arriving within this week will get a special gift “Glimpse of Veligandu” booklet
Repeat Guests: Can invite one team member for lunch/dinner at Dhonveli Restaurant per stay during the celebration week. The invited Veligandu team member dines complimentary.
All Guest: Special amenities during the turndown service with a card (old Veligandu postcard)
MONDAY, MAY 15, 2023 – Special Welcome and Gift for all arrivals on this day, together with one complimentary printed one photo taken on special booth for each guest/couple.
– Veligandu History Gallery: “Walk through into the History of Veligandu” opening and Cocktail party for all the guests. – Special Theme Dinner Buffet at the Dhonveli Restaurant
– Live Music at Thundi Bar
TUESDAY, MAY 16, 2023 – Fun Day on the Beach at the Thundi Bar beach
– Veli Marathon Day invitation to all the guests to participate, exciting prizes included
– Summer Beach BBQ Dinner at Dhonveli Restaurant Beach
– Cinema under the stars at Thundi Bar Beach
WEDNESDAY, MAY 17, 2023
– Catch and release fishing competition – Pay one trip and get second trip free*
– Picnic style Lunch for all the guests with Chill out DJ – Option of tables on the beach with shades and inside the Restaurant – Subject to the weather
– Chef’s Table: Food & Wine pairing dinner hosted an international sommelier*
– Special Theme Dinner at the Dhonveli Restaurant
– Old School DJ at Thundi Bar
THURSDAY, MAY 18, 2023 – Residence cocktail party with live music – Athiri Bar
– Coral Planting at the Water Sports Beach.
– Special Theme Dinner at the Dhonveli Restaurant
– Live Music Festival at all the F&B Outlets
FRIDAY, MAY 19, 2023 – Catch and release fishing competition – Pay one trip and get second trip free*
– Special Maldivian Dinner at the Dhonveli Restaurant Beach
– Maldivian Cultural show – Thundi Bar
Live Local Music (Bodu Beru Drums), Local lady’s performances and team member’s performance.
SATURDAY, MAY 20, 2023
– Taste Of Maldives
Complimentary Cooking Demostration and class with our talented Maldivian Chef. Sign up now. Limited seats
– Street food market Festival at the Pool area
– Live Music at the Thundi Bar
SUNDAY, MAY 21, 2023
– Beach Volleyball Tournament (Maximum 4 teams) – Thundi Bar Beach- Win a Holiday lucky draw
To participate in the raffle draw, get your coupons by purchasing a champagne bottle from Celebration Week Champagne Menu
Note: To receive the prize, guest must be present at Thundi bar during the cocktail party at 1900 hours
– Cocktail party for all the guests at Thundi Bar
– Special theme Dinner at the Dhonveli Restaurant
– White Party at the Thundi Bar
Celebration Week Passport This passport will only be available during Celebration Week for the guests who participate in the daily organized events. Stamps are issued for select events where reservations must be made in advance. At the end of your stay, based on the number of stamps collected, guests will be bestowed with a gift.
Indulge with Duniye Spa* Any 1 hour massage” will extend complimentary additional 30 minutes
Dining and Activities* – Desert Island Picnic on 25% discount. Includes; Snorkeling, sunbathing time, Soft drinks and Lunch in a Picnic Basket.
– Rasdu Atoll Adventure on 25% discount. Includes; visiting 3 islands, snorkeling and Lunch in a Picnic Basket
– Happy Hour at Thundi Bar during the whole week
– Wine & Champagne Bazaar during the whole week
– Fun day at Water Sports. – Catch and release fishing competition. Pay one trip and get a second trip free: Experience 4 different styles of fishing within the 2 trips: One trip includes Jigging, casting and hand line. The second trip includes Traditional trolling. Guests/couples with most catches will get a special prize. Maximum 4 guests in a trip. Per day 2 trips
– Eternal Memories on Secluded Island by Raalhu Photo
Save 30% on all packages. Drone Shoot on Veligandu Sandbank for a special price. Package inclusive of 10 Digital images, 20-minute shoot. 30 Sec video clip with background music for a special price
– Eternal Memories on Secluded Island by Tailor Shop*
Two for one – save 50%. Tailor-make two outfits at the price of one
– Mega Sale: Up to 60% Of Shop & Smile Sale by Veligandu Gift Shop
Save 60% on all items. Buy one get one free of the same value. Shop for USD 100 and above and win a complimentary digital photo at the special smile booth
– Limited-time Veligandu Memory Lane Collection at the Gift Shop
Veligandu Special product line – purchase an item or items from our Eternal Memory Collection in reminiscence of Veligandu, until we meet again.– Win a holiday To participate the raffle draw, get your coupons by purchasing a champagne bottle from Celebration Week Champagne Menu.
Win a 3 Nights holiday for two person at Veligandu Island Resort & Spa between from 1st November 2024 to 20th December 2024. Beach Villa double occupancy, Full board inclusive of round trip speedboat transfer.
Note: To receive the prize, guest must be present at Thundi bar at the time of draw on 21st May during the cocktail party at 1900 hours
MAY 23, 2023: World Tea Day
Tea Lovers by Veligandu Gift Shop: Shop for USD 50 and above and win a tea box.
MAY 23, 2023: World Turtle Day
Turtle Lovers by Veligandu Gift Shop: Buy one turtle and get one free. Guests can also select another item with the same value.
*Reservations required. Activities are eligible for the ‘Celebration Week Passport’
See you soon in Veligandu ♡
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A Glimpse Of The Past
Since its humble opening in 1984, Veligandu has gone through many renovations and updates.
We have created a collection of old photographs for you to connect with our past. Thanks to these fascinating images, we now have a window into some of the most interesting moments of Veligandu’s history. These moments we cherish in our hearts. These moments are our life.
