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Drift Thelu Veliga Retreat | Resort in Dhangethi

| 9.5 (214 Reviews) |  2 Bathrooms  4 Guests
Thelu Veliga Resort | Drift Thelu Veliga Retreat

Resort in Thelu Veliga, Dhangethi

Nestled on the pristine island of Thelu Veliga, located in the South Ari Atoll, approximately 56 mi southwest of the capital, Malé, Drift Thelu Veliga Retreat features of its own magnificent house reef. The property is a 35-minute seaplane ride away from Malé International Airport. The villas are tastefully designed to evoke the authentic, unspoiled charm of the Maldives. All are equipped with a mini-bar and tea/coffee maker and the private bathrooms include a hairdryer and toiletries derived from organic teas. Some villas have private access to the beach while some are poised over the island’s turquoise lagoon. Guests can pamper themselves at the Intimate Spa by THEMAE or partake in activities such as snorkeling, diving, wind surfing and kayaking; where all can be arranged at an additional cost. In addition the resort offers a menu of bespoke romantic experiences and excursions which may be arranged upon request. The property has Chinese speaking staff. Dining highlights include the restaurant that serves a variety of cuisines including local seafood with continental and Asian flavors. Other dining options, such as in-villa, on-the-beach private dinners and seafood BBQs may also be arranged for guests upon request. Guests can also enjoy refreshing beverages and light dishes at the sunset-facing bar and lounge. Complimentary WiFi is available for guests in rooms and public areas of the property.

Drift Thelu Veliga Retreat is located in Dhangethi.

This 30 Bedrooms Resort is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Bar, Entertainment, Breakfast, and several others. This is a 4 star rated property and has over 214 reviews with the average score of 9.5 . Coming to Dhangethi and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Resort for your next visit, you will surely love it.

You can check the reviews and description of this 30 Bedrooms Resort if you want to learn more about this StayAndPlay.com place in Dhangethi. These details are authentic, as they are provided by our partner, booking.com.

This Drift Thelu Veliga Retreat in Dhangethi is well equipped and has all facilities that have been listed below. Please note that these details were shared to us by booking.com for the listed “Drift Thelu Veliga Retreat”. We solely rely on their shared details and are regarded as “accurate”. If you have any concerns about the information or accuracy describing this Resort, please let us know.

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Unique Amenities

  • Air Conditioner
  • View
  • Private Beach
  • Ocean View
  • Balcony/Terrace
  • Oceanfront
  • Transportation/Shuttle
  • Security/Safety
  • Sports/Activities
  • Wellness Facilities
  • Spa
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Guest Services
  • Entertainment
  • Breakfast
  • Internet
  • Laundry
 
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Policies

Check-in The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cancellation policy Free cancellation
Pet Policy Pets are not allowed
Other Policy The property can be reached by a seaplane, please share your flight details with the property at least 2 days before your arrival to secure your seat(s) for the transfer, please note that children from 2 to 10 years cannot be accommodated at the hotel, please note that the connecting transfer can only be arranged from 09:00–17:00 daily, kindly send your flight details after making a confirmed reservation, this is an all-inclusive property. it consists of of: daily breakfast, lunch and dinner served at the main restaurant, selection of tea, coffee, soft drinks, juices, water, draft beer and house wine by the glass with meals at the main restaurant, lunch at the main bar from the all-inclusive snack menu between 00:30–14:30, with the credit amount of us$20 per adult per day, unlimited access to soft drinks, juices, draft beer, wine by the glass, selection of house wines by the glass (red, white and rose, depending on availability), select house pouring spirits (whiskey, vodka, rum, and gin) at the main bar from 10:00–23:00, unlimited cocktails from the all-inclusive beverage menu and 1 special cocktail of the day per person per day, afternoon snacks at the main bar from 16:00–17:00, unlimited use of snorkeling equipment, unlimited use of select non-motorized water sports equipment depending on availability, one shared group fishing excursion per person during the stay, in-villa tea and coffee facilities, complimentary mini-bar drinks consisting of 2 soft drinks and 2 carlsberg beer or tiger beer per day. additionally, 2 complimentary 1.5 liters water bottles will also be provided daily to the villa, all-inclusive supplements and benefits will be discontinued at 12:00 on the day of departure, non-complimentary items (not included in the all-inclusive package). any services or facilities not mentioned above may incur charges, in addition to 10% service charge and 12% gst.please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. you can use the special requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
 
Thelu Veliga, South Ari Atoll, Theluveligaa, Dhangethi, 20183, Maldives

What Our Guests say 500 + Reviews

Apr 16, 2025 07:00:00 AM
Reviewer Type: Couple
Travel Purpose: leisure
Positive: Perfect service, good food, clean and quiet island
Negative: None
Tomas Tomas, Lithuania
Apr 3, 2025 07:00:00 AM
Reviewer Type: Family With Children
Travel Purpose: leisure
Positive: We treated my dad for his 80th birthday, so we were two couples. It was a great location and the staff couldn’t do enough for us. It was small island, which made it more intimate and friendly.
Summary: Perfect little island, great food and staff were lovely…would definitely go back!
Gustavo Gustavo, Saudi Arabia
Apr 1, 2025 07:00:00 AM
Reviewer Type: Couple
Travel Purpose: leisure
Positive: Everything was perfect - it exceeded our (already very high) expectations & then some. A beautiful island & friendly & professional team. The best escape!
Summary: Absolute bliss from start to finish ❤️
Laura Laura, United Arab Emirates
Mar 15, 2025 07:00:00 AM
Reviewer Type: Couple
Travel Purpose: leisure
kanav kanav, Canada
Mar 13, 2025 07:00:00 AM
Reviewer Type: Couple
Travel Purpose: leisure
Positive: Fantastic location with a nice house reef for snorkeling. Very nice dives with the on -site dive school. Good variety of food in the restaurant. Low key vibe, simplicity in style. Nice staff. No pool (a bonus for us). Quiet. Privacy.
Negative: High prices for drinks (wine but also water). Made it a bit difficult to enjoy a drink at the bar. Spa prices so high that we did not go. Coffee at breakfast not so great and limited number of nespresso capsules in room. Sometimes difficult to coordinate with cleaning staff (clean twice a day for quite a long time). All minor issues. On the whole loved our stay and would visit again.
Summary: Paradise
Francesca Francesca, Switzerland
Mar 11, 2025 07:00:00 AM
Reviewer Type: Couple
Travel Purpose: leisure
Positive: Wow, wow, wow—what an absolutely incredible experience! We stayed for four nights but honestly wished we had at least four more. If you're planning a trip, do yourself a favor and book a water bungalow—it's a next-level experience. You won’t want (or need) to leave your villa! The service was exceptional, with every staff member going above and beyond to make our stay special. A huge thank you to Emdad, our wonderful waiter, and Maria, the amazing manager—both made us feel so welcome. We booked the half-board option, which included breakfast and dinner, and it was more than enough, with delicious buffet-style meals offering a wide variety of choices. One of the highlights of our trip was the house reef, which is absolutely teeming with life. We swam alongside reef sharks, turtles, eagle rays, and countless vibrant fish—it felt like snorkeling through a massive, living aquarium. The corals were surprisingly healthy, and the crystal-clear water made every moment underwater magical. I didn’t even feel the need to go diving because snorkeling alone was so fulfilling. Plus, they provide complimentary snorkeling gear, which was a fantastic bonus! Our water villa was spotlessly clean, beautifully decorated, and designed for pure relaxation. The resort offers twice-daily housekeeping, fresh towels each time, and thoughtful touches that make you feel completely at ease. Even the journey to the resort was an adventure—taking the seaplane was such a cool experience and added to the excitement of arriving in paradise. Overall, this was one of the most relaxing, luxurious, and unforgettable stays we've ever had. We only wish we could have stayed longer! If you're considering this place—just book it. You won’t regret it!
Negative: That we didn't have any extra days here...
Summary: An Unforgettable Stay in Paradise!
AC AC, Norway
Mar 10, 2025 07:00:00 AM
Reviewer Type: Solo Traveller
Travel Purpose: leisure
Positive: peaceful, quite, suitable for single travel, beach and snorkelling , sunset bathroom
Negative: Limited water activities, and need wait for enough ppl
Summary: A good place for solo traveller relax
Alice Alice, Hong Kong
Feb 18, 2025 08:00:00 AM
Reviewer Type: Couple
Travel Purpose: leisure
Positive: I’ve been to the Maldives dozens of times and have seen all kinds of accommodations, from guesthouses to luxury 5-star resorts. I must say that this property perfectly embodies what a Maldivian vacation should offer: • A small island with few rooms (it has 10 beach villas and 20 water villas) • Elegant décor in a simple Maldivian style • An excellent restaurant with a buffet, an express corner, and a wide selection of dishes • A good range of water activities • A good quality/price ratio, even though it is in the high-end category. • Kind and professional staff.
Negative: ***BEWARE BY RESERVING ON BOOKING.COM*** ***WHEN SELECTING “ALL INCLUSIVE” MAKE SURE ON THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL AND THE ATTACHED PDF THAT YOU HAVE STATED “ALL INCLUSIVE” INSTEAD OF”FULL BOARD”*** It is VERY misleading when receiving the confirmation email and DAYS LATER the PDF, because in the “important information” section is written that “this is an all-inclusive structure”, and we took for granted it was all ok until after the first dinner the day we arrived, we ordered some drinks and were requested to pay for it. The customer service representative mrs Maria Castillo made a great job trying to accomodate our issue, avoiding us to be charged also for still water (8$ par liter bottle!!!!). We’ve been told it is a booking.com issue, and when we tried to find a solution with the customer service of booking.com, they simply washed their hands out of the matter sending us pre-generated messages. This issue we spent 270$ on drinks for the week we stayed, which was not a fortune, neverthless… this impacted a bit on our holiday.
Summary: ***BEWARE BY RESERVING ON BOOKING.COM***
Andrea Andrea, Italy
Jul 1, 2024 07:00:00 AM
Reviewer Type: Solo Traveller
Travel Purpose: leisure
amy amy, United States
Jun 30, 2024 07:00:00 AM
Reviewer Type: Couple
Travel Purpose: leisure
Mohamad Mohamad, Saudi Arabia

FAQ's

Is this Drift Thelu Veliga Retreat pet-friendly for guests?

No, pets are not allowed at this property. Check the guest reviews to learn what guests had to share.

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

Check-in time for Drift Thelu Veliga Retreat starts counting from 2:00 PM and check-out is until 12:00 PM. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

Does the Drift Thelu Veliga Retreat have a swimming pool?

No, this Drift Thelu Veliga Retreat does not have a swimming pool. Check the Facility Overview section for details about the pool and other available facilities.

How much does it cost per night to stay in Drift Thelu Veliga Retreat?

Best-rates for the Drift Thelu Veliga Retreat starts from $570 per night with includes Internet, Oceanfront, Sports/Activities, Spa, Bar, Entertainment, Breakfast, Air Conditioner, Private Beach, Ocean View, Laundry, Wellness Facilities, View, Balcony/Terrace, Transportation/Shuttle, Security/Safety, Restaurant, Guest Services StayAndPlay offers fully equipped golf villas, golf hotels, golf resorts, luxury golf cabins, and exclusive golf retreats, making it easier than ever to find your perfect golf escape — ideal for families, peaceful getaways, or pet-friendly retreats with the whole crew.

Is Drift Thelu Veliga Retreat a family-friendly place to stay?

Based on the information we have received from the owner or our partner, this is not considered to be a family-friendly property. As reported by the owner or manager, the resort has not specified that children are welcome. Please see details about suitability for your family or inquire with the property to learn more.

Is the Drift Thelu Veliga Retreat wheelchair accessible or offer services for disabled guests?

Based on the information received from our partner, the Drift Thelu Veliga Retreat has not specified they are wheelchair accessible. Likewise, there is not an elevator specified as being available at the property. Specific accessibility details may be addressed in the property details section of this page.

What is the minimum night stay policy for the Drift Thelu Veliga Retreat?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, the Drift Thelu Veliga Retreat indicates 1 day stay policy at this resort. Guests are cautioned that the minimum stay policy may differ based on seasonality or availability and may be at the discretion of the owner or manager.

What cancellation policy is in place for Drift Thelu Veliga Retreat?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, details for the cancellation policy for the Drift Thelu Veliga Retreat are as follows: Free cancellation Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the property description. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

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