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Drift Thelu Veliga Retreat

3.5 star property
Beachfront, with full-service spa

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Hot stone massages, deep-tissue massages, body scrubs, facials
Exterior
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Aerial view
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Room options

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Terrace/patio

Villa, Ocean View, Overwater

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bathtub and shower
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Villa, Beach View, Beachside

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bathtub and shower
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Alif Dhaal Theluveliga, Theluveligaa, 20183

What's nearby

  • Ari Atoll - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Dhangethi Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Bikini Beach - 11 min walk - 0.9 km

Restaurants

  • Asian Wok
  • Coral Bar
  • Ahima Restaurant
  • Vilamendhoo Cafeteria
  • The Reef

About this property

Drift Thelu Veliga Retreat

Hotel by the sea
Consider a stay at Drift Thelu Veliga Retreat and take advantage of a terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. With a white sand beach, scuba diving, and snorkeling, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Indulge in a hot stone massage, a body scrub, and a facial at Drift Spa, the onsite spa. Enjoy onsite activities like kayaking and boat tours. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities such as a restaurant.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), a porter/bellhop, and outdoor furniture
  • A gift shop, luggage storage, and wedding services
  • Water sports equipment, a front-desk safe, and multilingual staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Drift Thelu Veliga Retreat boast perks such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and desk chairs.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with deep soaking tubs and free toiletries
  • Balconies or patios, wardrobes/closets, and a personal chef

Languages

Arabic, English, French, German, Hindi, Korean, Russian

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 10 to 30 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Boat tours
  • Full-service spa
  • Kayaking
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Water sports equipment

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • On the beach
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • In-room massages
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Built in 2015
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Chef service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer via airplane and boat to the property; guests must contact the property at least 72 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
The additional fee (payable at the property) covers mandatory transfer fees for guests ages 13-17.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 6.00 per person, per night
  • Airplane and boat transfer per adult: USD 456.77 (roundtrip)
  • Additional fee for children (from 13 years old to 17 years old): USD 456.77 per person, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

The listed additional fee covers transfer fees for guests ages 13-17.

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 10 to 30 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Drift Thelu Veliga Retreat Hotel South Ari Atoll
Drift Thelu Veliga Retreat South Ari Atoll
Drift Thelu Veliga Retreat Hotel
Drift Thelu Veliga Retreat Theluveligaa
Drift Thelu Veliga Retreat Hotel Theluveligaa

Frequently asked questions

How much is parking at Drift Thelu Veliga Retreat?

Drift Thelu Veliga Retreat doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Drift Thelu Veliga Retreat?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Drift Thelu Veliga Retreat?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Drift Thelu Veliga Retreat located?

Nestled on the beach, this Theluveligaa hotel is just steps from Ari Atoll and Dhangethi Beach. Bikini Beach is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) away.

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Drift Thelu Veliga Retreat Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 1 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 1 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Julita

Heaven on earth. Staff very friendly, professional and caring. Management and front desk very helpful and informative. Food very good -reasonable choice on the daily basis, even for picky eaters . Pure tranquility and proper retreat, away from hassle of modern life. Rustic style, authentic, elegant and beautiful. Amazing house reefs, even for not great swimmers, breathtaking lagoon .pure retreat .great for anyone who is searching for peace , while surrounded by nature. Most definitely highly recommend.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2024