Ratings based on 213 Verified Reviews
4.8 Room cleanliness
4.8 Service & staff
4.8 Room comfort
4.7 Hotel condition
Expedia Verified Reviews
by A verified traveler
Posted 4 Nov 2024
I absolutely loved the islands Anantara Resort had to offer but they are small, so excursions are a must unless you don't mind getting bored and just relaxing. Our assigned host, Ali, was super helpful & fun to talk with! The staff overall are amazing!! I did book the Adults Only resort but was definitely not Adults only LOL It just means your villa and the ones around you are for adults but once you leave that specific island to go to another you're surrounded by children, also your island is open to families for dinner. So if you're looking for something truly Child free or id you're triggered by them do not book here. Otherwise you will still have a blast & yes you will be spending a lot of money as there is tax & services charges.
Comment from Hotel Management
5 Nov 2024 by Sajith Grero, Hotel Management
Dear Michele, Thank you for choosing Anantara Veli Maldives Resort to host your holiday. We are thrilled to learn you love the island and enjoyed the activities we have on the island. Ali was thrilled with your recognition. Your kind words and recognition will motivate him to work continuously to provide our guests with a memorable stay. We look forward to welcoming you again soon. Regards, Sajith GreroResort Manager
by A verified traveler
Posted 11 Apr 2024
We had an excellent stay. The resort is adult only and quiet. Food was outstanding and the staff was incredible. Guests have access to Dighu resort which is larger and offers more variety. I would highly recommend the hotel.
Comment from Hotel Management
12 Apr 2024 by Sajith Grero, Hotel Management
Dear Florence,It's wonderful to hear that you had such a fantastic stay! We're thrilled that you enjoyed the tranquil ambiance of our adult-only resort and found the food to be outstanding. Our team takes great pride in providing exceptional service, and it's fantastic to hear that they made your experience memorable. We're glad you appreciated the option to explore Dighu Resort for added variety. Thank you for your recommendation, and we look forward to welcoming you back for another unforgettable stay in the future!Sajith Grero - Resort Manager
by A verified traveler
The best holiday ever
Posted 25 Feb 2024 on HotelsWe had an amazing time at Anantara Veli, the property was spotless and so so charming. the staff were the best, ever so kind and helpful. Chef Subodh took such good care of us and made so many special dishes for us. Absolutely loved all the restaurants and cant wait to go back again. Thanks a million to Anantara team for making our anniversary a one to remember!
Comment from Hotel Management
12 Apr 2024 by Sajith Grero, Hotel Management
Dear Balram,Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you had an amazing time at Anantara Veli. It's wonderful to know that you found the property spotless and charming – we take great pride in maintaining a welcoming and pristine environment for our guests. Our team is dedicated to providing exceptional service, and we're delighted that they made your stay memorable with their kindness and helpfulness. Chef Subodh and our culinary team are passionate about creating memorable dining experiences, and we're thrilled that you enjoyed the special dishes prepared for you. We're glad you loved our restaurants and that your anniversary celebration was one to remember. Thank you for choosing Anantara Veli, and we can't wait to welcome you back for another unforgettable experience!Sajith Grero - Resort Manager
by A verified traveler
Posted 1 Dec 2023 on Hotels
Comment from Hotel Management
7 Dec 2023 by Sajith Grero, Hotel Management
Dear Eduardo,We're thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful experience with us. Our team takes great pride in providing excellent service, and your feedback is truly appreciated. We look forward to welcoming you back for more memorable moments in the future!Best regards,Sajith GreroResort Manager
by A verified traveler
Posted 24 Sep 2023
We had our absolute, perfect, dream honeymoon! Every staff member was extremely friendly, helpful, and just a joy to interact with. Our villa host, Ali, went above and beyond to make sure we had the best experience possible, and we did! Couldn't recommend this resort more highly. From the rooms to the beaches, to the views, to the food, to the people, this was the most superlative honeymoon we could have asked for! Thank you!
Comment from Hotel Management
24 Sep 2023 by Sajith Grero, Hotel Management
Dear John vincent,Thank you so much for choosing Anantara Veli for your dream honeymoon, and for taking the time to share your wonderful experience with us! We are absolutely thrilled to hear that you had such a perfect and memorable stay.It's heartwarming to know that every member of our team, including Ali, your villa host, contributed to making your honeymoon special. We take pride in providing exceptional service, and your kind words motivate us to continue delivering outstanding guest experiences.Your recommendation means the world to us, and we are delighted that you found our rooms, beaches, views, food, and most importantly, our people, to be superlative. Creating moments like these is what we strive for, and we are thrilled that we could be a part of your special journey.Once again, thank you for choosing us for your honeymoon. We hope to welcome you back for many more special occasions in the future. Congratulations to you both!
by A verified traveler
Posted 14 Apr 2023
The property is very nice and not so far from Male Airport. After a long trip we valued this very much. Dining options were ok although some can be improved. However the staff was very kind and friendly, specially at breakfast in the Cumin restaurant. We found the wine pricing expensive, despite that we understand that transporting supplies over there is not an easy task. Feruza our Buttler was very kind and nice to us. Her service was really outstanding. Regarding snorkeling activities, the swimming with sharks was wonderful. The turtle and reef, not so great. Also outstanding the service in the Spa. We had the Moroccan hammam and enjoyed it very much. All together our stay was excellent !!!!!
Comment from Hotel Management
14 Apr 2023 by Michael Parker, Hotel Management
Dear Alfredo, Thank you for choosing Anantara Veli to host your stay in Maldives. Certainly, we are few minutes speed boat ride away from the Male’ airport and the view on the way is an absolute fantasy come to life with crystal blue waters connected to the blue skies. Water activities are indeed a must try when visiting the island – close encounter with sharks and marine life is a chance one should not miss. We are glad you enjoyed your Moroccan hammam treatment, it is indeed one of the best as we use organic products that are beneficial and take care of your skin in the long run. Overall, we would like to thank you for sharing your experience in this platform, it will certainly help your fellow travelers identify where to stay whenever they wish to have an island experience in the paradise of Anantara Maldives. We look forward to your next visit. In the meantime, keep safe and healthy.Best,Michael ParkerComplex General Manager
by A verified traveler
Posted 28 Feb 2023
Very friendly and efficient staff. They always have a smile and take care of customers very well
Comment from Hotel Management
7 Mar 2023 by Sajith , Hotel Management
Dear Joy, Greetings! Thank you for taking the time to review us. We look forward to welcome you soon for another memorable experience. Best regards,Sajith
by A verified traveler
Terrible Communication
Posted 27 Dec 2022 on HotelsThe hotel gave us the wrong room the first 2 nights, not what we were shown/paid for based on hotels.com. When I asked them at check-in, they told me it was the same room and made me feel like I was crazy. When I checked again on hotels.com 2 days later I checked the pictures of the room I was shown, my booking information and told the hotel that they did in fact give us the wrong room, the wrong view but still charged for the superior room. They said they would move us the room I had booked and did so after 2 nights. I have been waiting for a resolution regarding the price difference for over 3 weeks now and nothing has been done. The hotel never responded to any communication from us or hotels.com. Hotels.com has not been much help in resolving the issue either.
Additionally the hotel has terrible communication within their spa. We had our treatments changed on us 2 days in a row without any prior notification or approval, but rather during mid-treatment. It caused a lot of frustration and surprise as this was supposed to be our babymoon. Really ineffective communication from the hotel, the spa, and even our villa host regarding what was going on.
by A verified traveler
Posted 1 Mar 2022 on Hotels
by A verified traveler
Posted 2 Jan 2022
