Anantara Veli Maldives, MaleAnantara Veli Maldives in Male, Maldives has a corrected score of 4.2 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 23 of 78 hotels we score in Male. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.6 before correction: Booking.com 4.4, Tripadvisor 4.8. Rooms from about $1,015 a night (cached, not a live quote).Anantara Veli Maldives is an adults-only five-star resort situated on a private island in South Malé Atoll. Accessible by a 30-minute speedboat ride from Velana International Airport, the property features 67 villas ranging from beachside to over-water options. Guests can use the fitness centre, tennis courts, or participate in activities at the surf school. The resort provides various dining venues, a spa, and several water sports facilities set against a turquoise lagoon. It is designed for couples seeking a quiet environment. While the facilities are extensive, some guests find the cost of alcoholic drinks to be very high.What stands out

Adults-only island setting

Over-water and beach villas

On-site surf school

Diverse wellness facilities

Watch out for

Expensive alcohol

Steakhouse food quality

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