Veligandu Island
Overview
Veligandu Island sits in North Ari Atoll and is one of the classic long-standing resorts in the Crown & Champa Resorts collection. The island is approximately 600 meters long and 150 meters wide, with soft white beaches, clear lagoon water, and a natural sandbank feel. Its mid-sized layout suits guests who want a quiet island atmosphere without giving up comfort and facilities.
The resort reopened in November 2024 after renovation, with refreshed villas, dining venues, and public areas. Its 100 villas range from beach villas and Jacuzzi beach or overwater villas to sunset ocean pool villas and two-bedroom ocean pool villas, covering couples, honeymooners, and small families.
Dining and activities are well-rounded for a classic Maldives island. Dhonveli serves buffet meals with live cooking, Madivaru Silk focuses on Asian flavours, Madivaru Teppanyaki offers a show-style teppanyaki experience, while Thundi Bar, Raalhu Bar, and the Champagne Pavilion cover poolside, sunset, and more intimate drink settings. Spa, water sports, diving, cruises, fishing, and a kids club help guests keep the holiday relaxed or active.
Snorkeling Grade
A
Beach Grade
A
Sandbank Tail
Yes (small)
Opening/Renovation Date
1984 (renovated and reopened in 2024)
Transfer Type
Seaplane / Speedboat
Room Count
100
Restaurant Count
4
SPA Count
1
Classic North Ari Lagoon and Sandbank๏ผ The island has an easy mid-sized layout, clear shallow lagoon, white beaches, and a natural sandbank atmosphere, ideal for walks, sea views, sunset photos, and a slow Maldives holiday.
Renovated 100-Villa Island๏ผ After reopening in 2024, Veligandu offers 100 villas across beach, overwater, sunset, pool, and two-bedroom categories, making it suitable for honeymoon couples as well as families needing more space.
All-Inclusive Stay with Varied Dining๏ผ The resort offers a Premium All-Inclusive plan, with buffet dining, Asian flavours, teppanyaki, pool bars, sunset drinks, and a Champagne Pavilion for a richer dining experience than many small islands.
Accommodation
Delicacy 4 items
Amenities 3 items
SPA
Diving & Water Sports
