Vakkaru Maldives sits on a reef island inside the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve of Baa Atoll, about 30 minutes from Malé by seaplane, and the island is shaded by more than 2,300 coconut palms. Villas are split between the beach and the lagoon, from overwater villas with lagoon steps to multi-bedroom residences, including a two-storey overwater residence with its own chef and butler. Treatment pavilions stand over the water. It suits couples and families who want a classic beach-and-lagoon island with choice of villa size.
Editorial assessmentVakkaru shares Baa Atoll with Soneva Fushi but is a more conventional beach-and-lagoon resort without Soneva's barefoot concept, and it is simpler in scale than Waldorf Astoria Ithaafushi. Choose it for the atoll's reefs and a straightforward villa choice rather than a statement resort.
Baa Atoll reef life. The island lies within the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve of Baa Atoll.
Families needing space. Residences run from one to four bedrooms on the beach or over the water.
Palm-covered island. More than 2,300 coconut palms cover the reef island.
Overwater Residence. A two-storey, four-bedroom residence over the water comes with a chef and butler.
Merana Spa — overwater treatment pavilions and a wellness area with sauna, steam room, warm jacuzzi and cold plunge pool.
Beach Villa with Plunge Pool. 115 sqm with direct beach access, a 12 sqm outdoor plunge pool and jacuzzi, set among tropical greenery.
Amaany.
Onu.
Vakku.
Anguru Teppanyaki.
Vakkaru Reserve — wine cellar dining.
The entry Overwater Villa has lagoon steps but no private pool.
International flight details must reach the resort at least 72 hours before arrival to arrange the transfer.
Velana International Airport
Seaplane, or domestic flight and speedboat · About 30 minutes by seaplane
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