Imagine this - waking up in a private piece of paradise in the Indian Ocean, surrounded by palm trees and soft white sand. You don't need to imagine that when you're at VARU. But it's not just about spending your days relaxing in the warm sun by the pool or on the beach, you can spend your days trying out the action-filled water sports, snorkelling on the two included excursions per day you can take a dive and see the wonderful sea life as many times as you like. All of that is topped off with a choice of 4 restaurants including 3 fine dining options, such as Kaage the award winning Maldivian restaurant, NU serving Mediterranean Sea Food and Charcoal Beach Grill all part of the plan based on length of stay, plus luxury spa treatments included based on length of stay and more. And that's before you step into your own private villa, complete with your own pool if you wish. Staying with the family, then upgrade to one of the magnificent Majlis Suite Villas, complete with 3 bedrooms and private pool and garden.
Amenities
Snorkelling
Tennis
Windsurfing
Babysitting service
Honeymoon
Bar
Internet Access
No Smoking
Restaurant
Room Service
Safety Deposit Box
Swimming Pool
Where is it
Situated in North Male Atoll. Speedboat transfer time from Male International airport: 40 minutes, operating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Hotel information
108 villas and suites, all with private terrace, TV, bathrobes and slippers, beach bag, complimentary WiFi access, mini-bar and wine fridge (replenished daily), and tea/coffee-making facilities. Beach Villas are 75sqm and are located overlooking the beach, with an open-air bathroom, and 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 3 people.
VARU Plan includes: breakfast, lunch and dinner. Premium brands of spirits, beer, cocktails and wines at Bay Rouge, Lime & Chili, and three speciality restaurants: Charcoal, Nü and Kaagé. Champagne welcome drink on arrival. In-villa mini-bar stocked with beer, soft beverages, and a selection of snacks as well as an exclusive wine chiller – replenished daily. Gala dinners every Friday at Lime & Chilli with food, cocktails and beverages, and live entertainment. Themed brunches and live cooking stations. Full access to the Sports and Recreation Centre, with weekly activities including yoga and pilates. Complimentary use of non-motorized water sports, snorkelling equipment, and two snorkelling excursions daily (on pre-registration basis, weather permitting). Complimentary excursion (sunset cruise or stargazing cruise) and sunset fishing trip (once per stay, for stays of four or more nights only, terms and conditions apply). One complimentary 45-minute spa treatment (applicable for adults over the age of 15 years only, only valid on stays of four or more nights). 20% discount on first two regular dives (on pre-registration basis, weather permitting).
Please note: dining in the speciality restaurants is dependent on the length of stay. For a stay of 3 nights: one meal per stay, 4-5 nights: two meals per stay, 6-7 nights: three meals, and 8-10 nights: four meals per stay.
Please note: all-inclusive ceases at 11am on the day of departure.
Room upgrades
Beach Villas with Pool are 90sqm and are on the beachfront, with a private pool on the verandah, an open-air bathroom and 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 3 people.
Water Villas are 93sqm and are located on the water with steps down into the lagoon, a glass-enclosed rain shower and bathtub with views of the lagoon, and 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.
Water Villas with Pool are as above, but have a 10 square metre private pool on the deck, with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.
Two Bedroom Beach Villas are located near the Lime & Chili Restaurant, just steps away the beach. Ideal for families with 2 king-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults and 2 children or 3 adults and 3 children, or 2 adults and 4 children.
Two Bedroom Beach Villas with Pool are 170sqm and are on the beachfront, with a private beach garden, a private pool on the verandah, an open-air bathroom and 2 king-size beds, sleeping 4 adults and 2 children or 3 adults and 3 children, or 2 adults + 4 children.
Water Suite with Pool is 155sqm and is located on the water at the end of a wooden jetty with uninterrupted sunset views, with steps down into the lagoon, private pool on the deck, glass-enclosed rain shower and bathtub with views of the lagoon, and 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.
Majlis Suite is 329sqm and is located on the beach front with a private terrace opening out to the beach, 45-metre private plunge pool, a separate living and dining room and mini-library, two bathrooms, and 2 king-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults and 2 children, or 3 adults and 3 children, or 2 adults and 4 children.
Booking Bonus: Book by 31 Dec '24 to receive up to 15% off the accommodation cost between 1 Nov '24–17 Oct '25.
Any applicable offers have been calculated into the prices shown. Offers may not be combinable. Blackout dates apply. Terms and conditions apply.
Booking Bonus: Book by 15 Dec '24 to receive up to 5% off the accommodation cost between 12 Nov–23 Dec '24, when staying in a Water Villa with Pool.
Terms and conditions apply. Any applicable offers have been calculated into the prices shown. Offers may not be combinable. Blackout dates apply.
LIME & CHILI (International buffet restaurant with live cooking stations, open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner), NÜ (over-water à la carte Mediterranean seafood restaurant, open for lunch on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Dinner every day except Friday), CHARCOAL (à la carte beach grill, open for dinner every day except Friday), KAAGÉ (Maldivian cuisine, open for lunch on Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday, and dinner every day except Friday), BAY ROUGE (pool bar open for drinks throughout the day, serving snacks daily from 4.00pm-6.00pm).
Daily DJ music or live entertainment. Engaging events organised on a weekly or seasonal basis. Indian Ocean Gala Dinner every Friday, and themed brunch on Tuesdays with live music and performances.
Outdoor swimming pool. ELENA over-water spa* with a range of treatments*, single use steam sauna pod, saltwater infinity pool, salon, and relaxation area. Air-conditioned gym. Yoga. Pilates. Snorkelling, windsurfing (guests must clear a windsurfing competence check), kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding, sailing, and water bikes. Motorised water sports*. PADI certified scuba diving*. Tennis court, beach volleyball, badminton, table tennis (floodlighting*), billiards. On The Move Kids Club.
Complimentary WiFi access. Concierge.
*Denotes local charge.
Please note: to ensure our customer's safety, we are unable to offer over water accommodation to children under the age of 12.
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Best Resort for Families in Maldives
Dec 10, 2024Priya_Singh0412Bengaluru, India
This resort is one of the best out there for people with small kids.
The staff including the chefs are very supportive. Took care of all our food requests. I want to especially call out Chef Kaushik, Chef Gurpreet, Restaurant Manager Heni, Chhaya and Ritika! They made our stay absolutely memorable and comfortable.
The beaches have shallow…
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This resort is one of the best out there for people with small kids.
The staff including the chefs are very supportive. Took care of all our food requests. I want to especially call out Chef Kaushik, Chef Gurpreet, Restaurant Manager Heni, Chhaya and Ritika! They made our stay absolutely memorable and comfortable.
The beaches have shallow areas perfect for small kids to explore. We stayed in beach villa and water villa. Both the rooms were great. The staff cleaned them up twice a day for us. Everyone was very warm.
We took the Varu plan, which gave us access to a sunset cruise, a fishing trip, a 45 min spa session for both of us, unlimited drinks from their drinks menu and all meals covered.
Lots of options for food, especially if you are from India. Everyday each meal had multiple Indian options along with a vast selection of dishes from all around the world. We loved the buffet, gala dinner and the Asian special Wednesday dinner.
We also had a dedicated PoC for all our needs and he precooked things for us as per schedule every time.
They also have a good kids club. My 2 year old enjoyed playing there.
Overall I would highly recommend families this resort. Their service is exceptional.
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Exceptional experience at Varu
Dec 10, 2024Meka7-NUnited Kingdom
Me and my wife spent our honeymoon at Varo by Atmosphere, this isn’t just a resort; it’s an experience crafted by a team that goes above and beyond to create unforgettable memories. Heni, Chef Radwan, and Hamet are the heart of this paradise, and their dedication made our stay truly exceptional. If you’re looking for a place where luxury meets…
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Me and my wife spent our honeymoon at Varo by Atmosphere, this isn’t just a resort; it’s an experience crafted by a team that goes above and beyond to create unforgettable memories. Heni, Chef Radwan, and Hamet are the heart of this paradise, and their dedication made our stay truly exceptional. If you’re looking for a place where luxury meets genuine warmth, look no further. We can’t wait to return!
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Simply Wonderful!!
Dec 10, 2024Mariam O
Amazing place , every one here is cheerful , the food is amazing, the chefs are also good to us especially Heni and chef Redwan , they made sure I have a wonderful birthday surprise, they helped my husband arranging everything and they were so nice to us .. if you go to Varu , ask about them both , Hemat was so friendly with us as well.
I compliment NAFIS
Dec 10, 2024Youngmi L
1. The guest room is clean and tidy in its first state.
2. The minibar is well filled.
3. The honeymoon event was perfect.
4. Take care of what you need.
5. The bedding is so comfortable that I want to take it home.
6. I like the sea connected to the terrace.
Dreamy
Dec 10, 2024Mr G
Staff was so friendly and helpful, heman was super kind. The sea was so beautiful and weather also perfect. Alacart restaurants were delicious. The bay rouge bar was the place we used a lot and the spa was also one of the bests in the world, I mean it.
Best Resort for Families in Maldives