What's new at the Niva resorts: more in the all-inclusive at Kurumba and Velassaru, padel at Dhigali, and new water bungalows at Kuramathi

Versa Hospitality, the group behind the four Niva resorts in the Maldives, has shared its first update for travel partners. These are the changes guests will notice, resort by resort.

Niva Kurumba Maldives

Niva Kurumba is ten minutes by speedboat from the airport.

• All-inclusive minibar, from 1 November 2026. Restocked daily with beer, soft drinks, juices and house-bottled water.
• Refurbished spaces. The Café, Kandu Bar and the Hospitality Lounge where guests arrive are being refreshed, and the tennis courts have been resurfaced.
• New menus. The Arabic, Indian and Thai corners are getting new food concepts and menus, and Thila's menu is next.
• Coming in 2027. A padel court, a full refurbishment of the outdoor playground and kids' pool, more Technogym equipment in the gym, and further work on the spa.

Niva Velassaru Maldives

Niva Velassaru is about 25 minutes by speedboat from the airport.

• All-inclusive minibar, from 1 November 2026. The same daily restock as Kurumba: beer, soft drinks, juices and water.
• Indulgence package, from 1 November 2026. Now includes an hour of stand-up paddleboarding each day and one sunset cruise per person per stay.
• Travelife Gold. The resort has been certified for its responsible-tourism work, and is starting a new water catchment scheme.

Niva Dhigali Maldives

Niva Dhigali is a 45-minute seaplane flight from the airport, in daylight only.

• Padel. A new padel court, now part of the Premium All-Inclusive plan, plus giant chess and pétanque.
• Muraka. A new boat for private trips and fishing around Raa Atoll.
• This November. Guest chef Jake Norman cooks a Mediterranean-Mexican menu at Faru Restaurant for one night, and pickleball coach Molly O'Donoghue runs beginner and advanced sessions over five days. Ask us for the dates.
• New Year's Eve. DJ Liliana Reagan sees in 2027.
• Valentine's Day 2027. James Knappett of Kitchen Table in London, a two-Michelin-star chef, hosts a dinner at Faru Restaurant.
• Easter 2027. Illustrator Joe Bird visits the resort.

Niva Kuramathi Maldives

Niva Kuramathi is reached by the resort's own speedboat.

• New Water Bungalows. On track to open to guests in early 2027.
• Campioni Soccer Academy returns in 2027. Former England players run the camps: Andy Cole from 29 March to 3 April, and Stuart Pearce from 26 to 31 July.
• Full Moon Parties. Once a month, with the resident DJ.

What it means for your stay

The minibar change matters most. If you are comparing all-inclusive plans at Kurumba or Velassaru, beer in the villa is now part of the deal. For families, the soccer camps at Kuramathi fall over the Easter and summer school holidays, so book early if your children want a place. Seaplanes to Dhigali fly in daylight only, so an evening arrival means a night in Malé or a domestic flight and speedboat instead.

Tell us which Niva resort you are looking at and your dates, and we will send a costing on the all-inclusive plan: holidays@360degreeworld.com.