Vakarufalhi, commonly known by people as Vakaru Island is located in the remote corner of South Ari Atoll. It is 90kms from the Male International Airport. Vakarufulhi Island Resort is one of the most beautiful tropical island with swaying coconut palms, lush vegetation and white sandy beaches. The pristine lagoon and the stunning living house reef add to the beauty of the island. This island resort is a haven of tranquility and nature. This resort is one of the best resorts rated with four stars in Maldives.
Vakarufalhi Island Resort boasts four different types of accommodation each designed exclusively in Maldivian style.
Accommodation options at Vakarufalhi Island Resort
Beach Villa
45 Beach Villas spread across the island is completely isolated. These villas are located in the middle of the private paradise which is surrounded by coconut palms and tropical flora and fauna. Each villa has its own private beach allowing the guest to enjoy privacy with comfort. These villas are no doubt perfect private getaway. The guest can experience everything right from the panoramic view of the Indian Ocean, pristine lagoon, private beaches and what not in this island. The villas have all modern amenities provided.
Garden Villa
This is completely different from Beach Villas. The 4 Garden Villas in the resort offer the guest exclusive Maldivian experience. The guest can enjoy the lagoon and lush vegetation relaxing in their rooms. These villas are designed based on traditional Maldivian architecture.
Water Villa
These 25 modern villas are the epitome of privacy, comfort and luxury. Villas are constructed over water providing the guest the eventual familiarity of the Maldives. The villas are located on the top of the calm blue ocean. They are oversized and spacious right for couples and families. Each villa has separate sleeping area which is spacious and designed with modern furniture. The bed faces the sea allowing the guest to enjoy the sunrise and sunset relaxing on their bed. The bathroom has a walk in closet. The retractable windows open up to the spectacular view of the Indian Ocean. There is no doubt; the memories will last a life time.
Pool Villa
These villas face the sea and lagoon. Pool villa suite has a living room, two separate bedrooms and a shared plunge private pool. The spacious bathroom opens to the private garden and it has a private large open shower. The villa offers complete privacy as it is surrounded by walls. It is a perfect place for newlywed who loves to enjoy in privacy.
All four types of accommodation features
- Wooden floors
- Ceiling fan
- Air conditioning
- Private verandah with day bed and chairs
- Stocked mini bar
- 42” plasma TV
- Sitting area
- IDD dialing facility
- Espresso machine
- Coffee tea making facility
- Hair dryer
- Shower cubical and shower
- Semi open bathroom with garden
Vakarafulhi island resort provide mouth watering menu with wide array of choices. The resort has a team of trained chef who can cater to the different needs of the guests. The resort also makes arrangement for private dining on request; these private dining options are mostly at artistic and arty locations on the Vakarafulhi Island.
ILAA
This dining room serves international buffet with wide choices. ILAA is perfectly done in Maldivian style with thatched roof on an extended deck. This dining room symbolizes the true style of Maldivian with contemporary touches. It is the ideal place to enjoy a laid back and relaxed breakfast, lunch and dinner. The restaurants focus on effervescent flavors from Mediterranean and Europe. Do not miss the signature cocktail called the Vaka Vaka. There is evening entertainment arranged by the resort for the guest to while away their evening time.
IHAA
This al fresco dining on the deck is the perfect place to chill out. Overlooking the lagoon, this bar serves you specially crafted snacks and beverages. Enjoy the sounds and sights of the vast spread Indian Ocean sitting at IHAA and having a thoughtfully prepared drink. There is no doubt, the entertainment at IHAA keeps you enthralled, at the same time you will enjoy barman carefully juggling your cocktail to the tune of in house DJ’s.
Private Dining
Enjoy every bit of Maldives with the wide range of dining option offered by the resort. The outdoor dining arranged by the resort on request is no doubt a great way to enjoy a quixotic and idealistic atmosphere filled evening. If you dare to venture a secluded island, then Vakarufalhi is the best place as it offers simple candle lit dinner under the bright twinkling stars to scintillating BBQ dinner.
Spa
Duniye Spa at Vakarufalhi resort believes in innovative approach that combines East and West, modern with traditional concepts, high tech with high touch. The Duniye Spa believes in using only natural healing products and beautifying products, they use only chemical free high quality organic beauty skin care products. They make sure the results are authentic as their work is paired up with professional ethics and responsibility.
The spa menu includes
- Spa pedicure
- Saloon treatment
- Spa manicure
- Asian Hair Elixir
- Coconut Hair Mask
- Cleansing & Smoothing Coffee-Chocolate Cocoon
- Moisturizing Coconut Cocoon
- Muscle Relieving Ginger-Lemongrass Cocoon
- Body refiner
- Balancing and cleansing
- Hydrating and nourishing
- Enhancer eye supreme
- Bio multi force anti aging facial
- Hydra performance facial
- Aroma Swedish massage
- Sole to soul
- Thai massage
- Oriental massage
- Balinese massage
- Stress reliever back massage
- Honeymoon indulgence
- Him and Her
- Full moon magic
- Tropical sun soother
Diving
Vakarufalhi resort has PADI certified state of the art 5 star dive center. Trained and experienced European dive masters are appointed by the resort. The SCUBA center features night snorkeling trips, guided diving boat trips, accessory sales and equipment sales. The dive center is located just behind the resort reception. Beautiful house reef is just 15 meters from the beach which is quite known for its stunning sea life that includes batfish, soldier fish and snappers. Explore the beauty of house reef with night diving excursion and daily diving.
Water sports center offers Wind surfing, Catamaran sailing, Kayaks, and fishing thus making the holiday action packed.

