Highlights From The Resort
SPA
Velaa Private Island counts itself one of only a handful of hotels in the world to be working alongside this distinguished brand and features exclusive My Blend facial products and body treatments by Clarins for a truly personalized experience.
Showcasing the first ‘snow room’ in the Maldives, the spa offers a synergy of therapies and products with six secluded double treatment villas over the water. A comprehensive range of signature treatments are available, including customised facials with sophisticated European technology and traditional Asian massages and body treatments.
For the ultimate personalised experience at Velaa Private Island, Spa My Blend by Clarins offers Velaa Signature Rituals – Velaa Island Fantasy and the Island Body Boost. Developed exclusively by Clarins Paris, and inspired by the natural beauty of the Maldives, these two sumptuous treatments can be experienced only here and nowhere else on earth.
Wolke 7 Cloud 9 – The Viennese artist and perception researcher, Sha, has now developed a holistic spa treatment concept to counter daily stresses and strains: Wolke 7 Cloud 9. Featured in Velaa Private Island’s spa, guests will enter a world where boundaries disappear, embedded on clouds and beginning a journey that ends in deep relaxation. Cloud-shaped reclining treatment pods by Klafs and Sha are featured in the spa which slowly sway and cradle guests into deep relaxation.
GOLF ACADEMY
Designed by Jose Maria Olazabal, renowned for his short game prowess, and managed by Troon, the leader in upscale golf course management, development and marketing, Velaa Golf Academy by Olazabal is a golfing experience like no other, designed to create bespoke memories whatever your wishes. Want to rip a driver? Practise with our state-ofthe-art simulator. Introduce the family to the game? Try our putting green and tailored made tuition programmes. Perfect the lob wedge? Get one-on-one tuition with all the latest technology to give feedback the way you want it. Hone your swing? Try our swing studio equipped with the most up-to-date technology to enhance your learning experience.
Water Sports
Seadoo Scooters are available for hire to access the island’s coral reef for the best snorkeling.
Windsurfing offers seven different board size options and 10 sail configurations for all conditions and experience from training for complete novices to the most advanced setup for experts.
Sailing features a Topcat K1 Catamaran and New Zealand-designed Weta High Performance
Trimaran easily operated by one or two.
Kite Surfing is with F1 Kites – by far the best in the world – taking this action packed sport to all levels, from downwind runs to private lessons..
Kayaks are available in 3 different, fun options: for one, two or 3-4 persons.
Stand Up Paddle Boards are increasingly popular, to explore the beautiful waters around Velaa Private Island and keep fit at the same time!
Jet Skis are Yamaha VX 1100 Cruisers, designed for both experienced riders to enjoy great on-water performance, and beginners to ride at reduced power, for safety and comfort.
Seabobs are the latest and greatest watersports trend, for cruising effortlessly on top or just under the surface like a dolphin.
Our AG21 Sports Boat is new to Yamaha’s range, designed for water sports of all types with unique features such as its low centre of gravity and ability to increase wake size by filling on board tanks.
Diving
Velaa Dive center is equipped by Scubapro renowned for its outstanding quality. Aliated to PADI (the Professional Association of Diving Instructors), the largest dive association in the world. Velaa Private Island is located in Noonu atoll the latest atoll discovered and dived due to its far location. Only 20 minutes away from Velaa, divers will discover various unexplored dive sites with the most amazing fauna of Maldives such as grey reef sharks, nurse sharks, the seasonal manta ray, black spotted sting ray and the graceful eagle ray.
Land Sports
Velaa Private Island offers the latest “Technogym”, a world-class Gym features state-of-the-art
fitness equipment.
On an elevated Yoga Pavilion, with beautiful views over the golf academy, guests can receive personal yoga master sessions held on the raised-tree meditation platform in the garden
or by the beach.
Sports facilities extend to covered Tennis Court & Squash Court, Table Tennis, Wall Climbing,
Beach Volleyball and a Football pitch.
Excursions
Fulfill your wish of exploring the Maldivian sea and the beauty of the coral reef with passion. Velaa Private Island embraces and encompasses the tranquil infiniteness that is the ocean. Experience the tranquility of Velaa Private Island surrounded reef and cruise the sea with a traditional Bahtheli, meet the dolphins or jump for a snorkeling cruise and discovered abundant coral reef.
Snorkeling – Either direct from the beach, off the island coral reef, or with excursions to outer islands such as Orimas Varu and Gathafaru. Night Sea Torches enable guests to view florescent marine organisms when snorkeling after dark.
Sea Manta Encounter – Our Marine Biologist accompanies expeditions to encounter manta rays, a beautiful experience described by many as almost spiritual.
Semi-Submarine – To explore the deeper waters of the Noonu Atoll, three-person ambient pressure semi-submarine tours are operated by a trained skipper who offers an informative narration on this exciting adventure.
Dolphin Cruise – On one evening a week or per private request, we organise magical encounters with dolphins, including informative insights into their behaviour and the different species native to the Maldives.
Private Boat Hire – Velaa Private Island offers traditional and high class range boat experience. Cruise the Indian Ocean on a Bahtheli boat or a fishing dhoni. Feel the cruising sensation onboard of our luxury yacht. Experience an overnight with a stunning feeling of exclusivity. Our resident chef will prepare signature meals onboard for you and your friends.
Fishing Cruise – Experience the catch of Pelagic fishes such as Blue Marlin, Yellow Fin Tuna or Waou on a Big game fishing. Live the Maldivian traditional fishing experience on a sunset fishing cruise. Or cast the famous Maldivian Tuna on a fishing day trip.
Kids Club
The Lha Velaa (“Little turtle”) Club will be the ideal place for our younger guests to enjoy, learn, develop new skills and form new friendships with kids from around the globe, while the parents enjoy some much-needed time off. Children will experience unforgettable moments created especially for them throughout their stay. Lha Velaa Kids Club will be the main attraction for guests travelling with children. We also have rainy day activities, and many more.
Library
Velaa Private Island features an extensive library.
This facility will be most welcome for those rare windy and rainy days for adults and children alike.
Shopping
We invite you to browse through the exclusive range of clothing, jewellery, resort products, gifts and a variety of merchandising including water sports, golf accessories and clothing chosen to complement your stay. Alternatively, the Spa Boutique stocks a wide range of Clarins skincare and exclusive lifestyle products.