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Vakkaru Maldives

Location: Maldives

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Year joined

2025

Membership number

426 – 0159

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Children's Services

Designed for every age, young guests can enjoy everything from imaginative adventures and outdoor exploration to culinary experiences, while teens have a vibrant space of their own.

Parrotfish

3 – 12 years
Open all year
Monday – Sunday
08:30 – 18:30
Complimentary service

Coconut Club

12+ years
Open all year
Monday – Sunday
24 hours
Complimentary service

Babysitting

USD 30+ per hour, per child

A Timeless Island Escape for Families

Hidden within the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve of Baa Atoll, Vakkaru Maldives is a secluded island sanctuary where pristine beaches, crystal-clear waters, and lush coconut groves create the perfect setting for unforgettable family escapes. Here, luxury and nature come together, offering space to reconnect, explore, and create lifelong memories.

Highlights

  • Junior MasterChef experiences
  • Snorkelling the Baa Atoll house reef
  • Marine conservation adventures
  • Tennis & padel academy
  • Sunset dolphin cruises

Quick facts

  • 125 beach & overwater villas
  • 6 restaurants & bars
  • 1,400m private beach
  • PADI dive & watersports centre
  • 30-minute seaplane from Malé

Stay, Savour & Explore

Spacious beach and overwater villas, many with private pools, provide elegant retreats immersed in the island's natural beauty. Culinary experiences span six distinctive restaurants and bars, from Mediterranean and Asian flavours to fresh island dining and unforgettable destination experiences beneath the stars. Beyond the villas, families can spend their days snorkelling the vibrant house reef, diving in the protected waters of Baa Atoll, enjoying dolphin cruises, sunset sailing, watersports, tennis, padel, and holistic treatments at the overwater Merana Spa. Whether seeking adventure or quiet moments by the ocean, every experience is designed to celebrate the extraordinary beauty of the Maldives while creating memories to treasure together.

Rooms, Dining & Facilities

Overwater Pool Villa

Family retreat a few steps from the ocean

The Vakkaru Overwater Residence

Award-winning, two-storey Overwater Residence

Vakkaru Reserve

Award-winning wine cellar for Private Dining Experiences

Lagoon Bar

Overwater setting for lingering lunches, sunset cocktails and light Asian-inspired dining

Sport Activities

Multiple Sports Fields with breathtaking views

Merana Spa

Tranquil sanctuary for relaxation and renewal

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