Just a short hop from the international airport, Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru offers it's guests an intimate oasis retreat. The resort is boutique with just 48 villas across the island, each of which comes with it's own private plunge pool and adjoining jet tub. The open plan villas each provide their own unique and picturesque view of the ocean and are intimate enough to make you feel as though you are on your own private island. Spend your days relaxing on the golden sandy beach that surrounds the island or enjoy a range of blissful treatments in the resort spa. Enjoy all day dining in Ilaafathi, serving delightful international cuisines and an evening tipple... or a mid morning refreshment from Naiboli Bar. Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru is the ideal retreat for those looking for a secluded experience to enjoy those special moments with loved ones.
Amenities
Kayaking
Scuba Diving
Snorkelling
Water Skiing
Windsurfing
Bar
Internet Access
Restaurant
Room Service
Safety Deposit Box
Spa
Where is it
Located in the North Male Atoll, just 20 minutes away from the international airport by speedboat transfer.
Hotel information
Consisting of just 48 villas across the whole resort, each with direct access to the beach and a private pool with an adjoining jet tub. Rooms feature tea/coffee-making facilities, indoor and outdoor showers, complimentary WiFi, mini-bar* and an in-room safe. Oceanview Pool Villas are 110sqm and feature all of the amazing amenities mentioned above. Villas have 1 king bed and sleep a maximum of 2 adults.
All Inclusive includes: Breakfast, lunch and dinner from Ilaafathi restaurant, offering a combination of a la carte, buffet, BBQ and more.
Unlimited consumption of soft drinks, selection of juices, tea and coffee, mineral water. Select beers, cocktails, wines and house pour international brand spirits.
Afternoon tea served daily.
Mini bar beers and soft drinks replenished daily, spirits and wines replenished every 5th day of stay.
Beachfront Pool Villas are also 110sqm in size and feature a wooden walkway to the beach along with all the amazing amenities previously mentioned. Villas have 1 king bed and sleep a maximum of 2 adults.
Grand Beachfront Pool Villas are 132sqm and feature a separate living area and open plan design with fantastic views of the beachfront. Grand Villas have 1 king bed and a sofa bed and sleep a maximum of 5 people.
Booking Bonus: Book by 11 Feb '25 to receive up to 43% off the accommodation cost when staying a minimum of 5 nights between 17 Dec '24–23 Dec '25, plus receive complimentary return speedboat transfers.
Terms and conditions apply. Any applicable offers have been calculated into the prices shown. Offers may not be combinable. Blackout dates apply.
Ilaafathi (International cuisine, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner). Naiboli Bar (appetizers, light meals and refreshments, open 11:00am to 11:00pm). Madi Hiyaa (Japanese restaurant and bar with a sea saltwater infinity pool. Serving lunch and dinner).
Snorkelling Safari*. Guided snorkelling*. Snorkelling lesson*. Night snorkelling*. Dolphin cruise*. Wellbeing sessions*. Cooking classes*. Night fishing*. Sunset cruise*. Movie nights. Beach volleyball. Water skiing*. Kayak. Stand-up paddleboarding*. Scuba diving*.
*Denotes local charge.
Based on 3135 reviews
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Beste Uralaub
Dec 17, 2024Leutrim A
Hello, I am a tourist from Germany
I am very at peace here on the island, very polite people
helpful
beautiful vacation spot
I can only recommend it
enjoy your meal
everything is clean here
I got to know
yamin & thootey
very nice guys
we went jet skiing
mega good jestkis yamaha 👍
were snorkeling
Had a lot of fun with Yamin, very patient…
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Hello, I am a tourist from Germany
I am very at peace here on the island, very polite people
helpful
beautiful vacation spot
I can only recommend it
enjoy your meal
everything is clean here
I got to know
yamin & thootey
very nice guys
we went jet skiing
mega good jestkis yamaha 👍
were snorkeling
Had a lot of fun with Yamin, very patient
Some very nice photos came out of it too
Yamin even invited him to play football
We played football in the evening and had a lot of fun
I also went on many other vacations
But this is where I was most excited
you are number 1 .. 2... and 3 .
then there is a lot of air then the others come 💪💪💪
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Amazing island, even more amazing service.. 11 out of 10!
Dec 16, 2024James P
The island is paradise, the service even better! We went with two children who are very fussy eaters and the chefs cooked them wonderful food exactly as asked for every meal. We love food and it was first class. We have never been looked after so well, could not fault them or imagine how they could look after you any better! Thoroughly recommend…
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The island is paradise, the service even better! We went with two children who are very fussy eaters and the chefs cooked them wonderful food exactly as asked for every meal. We love food and it was first class. We have never been looked after so well, could not fault them or imagine how they could look after you any better! Thoroughly recommend and miss it already!
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Peaceful holiday
Dec 15, 2024Ali A
Peaceful and restful resort, great people and staff.. I keep coming back to this place it’s just different.. it’s what you need away from busy life .. a beautiful escape .
Thank you liu for your hospitality and warmth welcome.
Food quality for in villa dinning can be improved but other than that everything been great!
Best Place to be is Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru
Dec 13, 2024Florian B
Our First time on the Maledives and we will definitely come back to Vabbinfaru.
Super friendly staff will be around you and will make your Holiday fantastic.
Very clean beaches and many Fish of you want to go snorkeling.
Thai and japanese Restaurant for lunch and Dinner.
Banyan Brilliance - an unforgettable Maldives destination
Dec 13, 2024paul_pollard
Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru appears to be evolving, the decor and room upgrades give a classic calm Maldivian feel and the evolution of the island infrastructure will add even more to this fantastic destination.
If snorkeling is your interest this island has a great reef to explore, we managed to swim alongside sharks, stingrays and even a turtle in…
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Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru appears to be evolving, the decor and room upgrades give a classic calm Maldivian feel and the evolution of the island infrastructure will add even more to this fantastic destination.
If snorkeling is your interest this island has a great reef to explore, we managed to swim alongside sharks, stingrays and even a turtle in the sea grass just off shore from the marine centre.
Having visited the Maldives previously we had high hopes Vabbinfaru would meet our expectations of finding paradise again, what we found was much more than paradise.
The people at Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru made our time on the island magical, the sadness we felt on departure was because of them, their kindness to us and especially our daughter Sienna will be remembered forever, or until what feels at this moment, inevitably our next visit.
Greeted by Liu on the jetty following our very swift arrival from the airport, she pointed out the island highlights and left us to discover at will, our Beachfront villa was ready on arrival mid morning, which was absolutely fantastic, perfectly placed for our privacy, access to the sea, or the new infinity pool bar and restaurant of the Japanese themed Madi Hiyaa.
All Inclusive dining package, a new concept of Saffron restaurant on the main beach serves breakfast, by a great buffet selection along with egg station, again at Lunch by daily changing Al a carte menu and in the evenings the dinner menu is by a fantastic buffet every other evening and Al a carte the remaining nights.
The chef Rajesh takes care of the excellent Buffet BBQ station. Special mention must go to each of the servers making our meals fantastic Zameer and his talent for origami gifts, and the always happy Sejal, Fipit, Lynn, Ahmad and also Vicky at the fantastic (also included in AI) Madi Hiyaa thank you all for a fantastic week and always taking the time to entertain our daughter.
December '24 will never be forgotten for our family, all of the Banyan Tree people made it more memorable than we could have ever wished.
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