You can expect lots of private outdoor space, with daybeds and hammocks to lounge in whichever option you go for. Most of the villas have pools, which are either small plunge pools or, in the case of the overwater villas, infinity pools alongside steps leading into the ocean. In the overwater villas, this means that you can look out across the ocean from the comfort of your huge roll-top bath or watch out of the window for sharks as you shower.
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The wow factor comes from the floor-to-ceiling windows that bring lots of natural light to each. Beach villas are the most popular choice for families, being steps away from the sand and fully enclosed while overwater villas are set on stilts over the lagoon and are mostly occupied by couples.ĭecor in both is simple and stylish with lots of light wood, rattan furnishings and subtle pops of colour, while an iPad controls everything from curtains to lighting. There are 113 villas at Vakkaru and the options are one or two-bedroom beach or overwater villas, with lots of variations and price points for each. Villas are designed with privacy at the top of the agenda Rooms and suites If you click and buy a product, we may earn revenue.
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We also feature properties and itineraries from a specially selected list of trusted operators. Our travel journalism is written and edited by independent experts to inform, inspire and advise our readers about the best choices for your holidays. Main photo: an overwater villa at Vakkaru Maldives I visited the resort with my mum and was pleased to find that it had an even split between couples and families with lots of touches for little ones, be it pirate ship cruises run by the kids’ club or dedicated sections for mini treats in the breakfast buffet. It’s also not a resort that - unlike lots in the Maldives - is geared primarily towards honeymooners. I’ve been lucky enough to snorkel in lots of places and can confidently say you’d struggle to beat the variety of sea life at Vakkaru. The teeming house reef is a Unesco biosphere reserve where guests can swim with a rainbow of tropical fish, turtles, sharks and, if it’s between May and October, rays. There’s not another island in sight - rare for the Maldives - and its setting is so striking that Elizabeth Hurley chose it as the spot to shoot her latest bikini range (Madonna has also holidayed here). The luxury is the service - waiters remembering what type of yoghurt you like with your breakfast - and the privacy the clever design behind each villa means it would be easy to spend a week here and not see another guest. The location is a former coconut plantation, which has retained its wild side with thousands of coconut trees and villas in a well-tamed jungle, laced with sandy paths to stylish bars and low-key restaurants. Two things that can set a resort apart is their level of luxury and location - and high-end Vakkaru nails both.
Most resorts share similar names - “fushi” and “doo” appear in almost all - and look identical: neat rows of thatched overwater villas. It’s not easy nailing where to stay in the Maldives.
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