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Nova Maldives

5.0 star property
Upscale beachfront resort with 5 restaurants

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Water Villa with Jacuzzi | Beach/ocean view

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • On private beach
    On private beach
  • All-inclusive
    All-inclusive
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Gym
    Gym

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Alif Dhaal Atoll,, Dhangethi, Vakaru, North Central Province
  • Ari Atoll
    1 min walk
  • Dhigurah Beach
    8 min walk
  • Maafushivaru Island Beach
    19 min walk
  • Maamigili Island (VAM)

Room options

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Water Villa with Pool

Water Villa with Pool

  • 80 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Sunset Beach Villa with Jacuzzi

  • 80 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Beach Villa with Private Pool

Beach Villa with Private Pool

  • 160 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

2 Bedroom Beach Residence

  • 250 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Beach Villa

  • 80 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Sunset Beach Villa with Private Pool

  • 80 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Water Villa

Water Villa

  • 80 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Sunset Beach Villa

  • 80 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Water Villa with Jacuzzi

Water Villa with Jacuzzi

  • 80 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Sunset Family Beach Villa with Jacuzzi

  • 80 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Family Beach Villa

  • 160 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Vakaru

Beachfront retreat .You'll be steps from Vakarufalhi Island Beach and a 5-minute walk from Ari Atoll. Also, Dhigurah Beach is within half a mile (1 km) and Maafushivaru Island Beach is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Dhigurah Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Maafushivaru Island Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Maafushivaru Island Jetty - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Ranveli Beach - 60 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Villingilivaru Island Pier - 63 min drive - 5.3 km

Getting around

  • Velana Intl. Airport (MLE) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cafe' Lux
  • ‪Asian Wok - ‬106 min drive
  • Mixe
  • Senses Restaurant
  • Coral Bar

About this property

Nova Maldives

Upscale beachfront resort with 5 restaurants
Some rates at Nova Maldives are all-inclusive. These rates include onsite meals and beverages, and may include taxes and gratuities. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages, and other amenities.

Step outside to unwind on the white sand beach. Lie back and work on your tan with relaxing beach amenities like umbrellas and sun loungers. At Nova Maldives, pamper yourself with a treatment at the full-service spa or have fun in the sun with activities like snorkeling and scuba diving.

Free breakfast is available daily. There are 5 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at the pool bar. WiFi is free in public spaces. This luxury resort also offers an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Vakaru resort.

  • 1 floor
  • 76 guestrooms or units
  • 5 dining venues
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar by the pool
Nova Maldives offers 76 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and espresso makers. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Memory foam beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. 32-inch Smart televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.

This Vakaru resort provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include safes and complimentary bottled water. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

The onsite spa has 3 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Thai massages. The spa is equipped with a spa tub. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is open daily.

Languages

Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), English, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Russian, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Free rollaway/extra beds
  • Highchair
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM–10:30 AM
  • 5 restaurants
  • 1 poolside bar
  • Room service available

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Fitness classes
  • Boat tours
  • Canoe available
  • Full-service spa
  • Kayaking
  • Motorized watercraft
  • Outdoor pool
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Water skiing
  • Yoga classes

Accessibility

  • This property does not have elevators

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch Smart TV
  • Satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Ceiling fan
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Free rollaway beds
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Phone
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Slippers
  • Soundproofing
  • Turndown service

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Guests must arrange transfers (surcharge) from Male International Airport to the property, which is 25 minutes away via seaplane. To guarantee transfers, guests must contact the property with their flight details at least 7 days before their expected arrival.
Daily transfer service is offered by Manta Air Taxi between 9 AM and 3 PM. Guests arriving or departing outside of these hours are advised to book a local hotel room in Male or Hulhumale. Luggage in excess of 20 kg/person may incur a fee, payable to the seaplane company during flight check-in. Guests must pay the seaplane fee at check-out.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Nova Maldives

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 0
  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 125 (from 2 to 11 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 0
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 175 (from 2 to 11 years old)
  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 12.00 per person, per night
  • Floatplane transfer per adult: USD 475 (roundtrip)
  • Floatplane transfer per child: USD 325 (roundtrip), from 2 to 11 years old
  • Additional fee for children (from 12 years old to 17 years old): USD 465

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

The listed mandatory transfer fees are valid until January 10, 2025. There are no transfer fees applied to children under age 2.
The listed additional fee covers mandatory transfer fees for children aged 12-17.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 475.00 per person (roundtrip)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 325.00 (from 2 to 11 years old)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for spa treatments. For reservations, contact the resort before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Nova Maldives Resort
Nova Maldives Vakaru
Nova Maldives Resort Vakaru

Nova Maldives Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 14 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 14 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 14 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

GRACIELA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Two things stood out: 1) Chef Ali's attentiveness to my gluten allergy. I was treated to bespoke meals (especially desserts) as well as gluten-free options made available at request. 2) The joy of the staff as they did their job, especially their efforts to upgrade me to the finest property available as a solo traveler. The conditions were pristine.

10/10 Excellent

Haesuk

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cherry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Nabila

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sébastien Elisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Wir hatten wundervolle Flitterwochen. Das Personal ist super aufmerksam, das Zimmer wird mehrmals am Tag gemacht und die Anlage ist sehr gepflegt, sauber und schön angelegt. Die Beachvillen sind sehr privat gestaltet und haben ihren eigenen Strandzugang. Mit all inklusive kann man viele alkoholische Getränke (nicht alle) und die meisten Speisen im al a carte Restaurant bestellen. Ich kann Nova nur herzlichst empfehlen
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Luca

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Deludente. Mia moglie e’ Rimasta intossicata per il cibo ( in generale di pessima qualità’) ed è’ stata malissimo per due giorni dovendo ricorrere a farmaci che per fortuna avevamo portato con noi. Non metto una stella solo per la spiaggia ( bellissima) e ben tenuta. Per il resto data la vacanza rovinata per via dell’ intossicazione non posso salvare nulla. Sicuramente non merita le cinque stelle e non vale certamente il prezzo pagato di mille euro a notte per un resort che non grado di offrire sicurezza nei pasti offerti.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

daniele

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurent lucien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

tsutomu

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
水上ヴィラに数日滞在してきました。とてもホテルも新しく部屋清潔感があり、スタッフの対応もよく、海も砂浜も最高に綺麗です。オールインクルーシブの朝昼晩ビュッフェの種類はあまり多くないですが十分な量だと思います。食事の評価としては平均的に美味しくハズレは少ないです。お酒はカクテルがおすすめです。 マイナス面は部屋にはスリッパやパジャマなどはないため持っていくことをおすすめします。海に長時間入り冷えた体を温めたいと思っても基本お湯は出ません。また帰りの水上飛行機の時間もチェックアウト前日の夜しかわからないため、帰りの予定が組みづらくマレで一泊して調整しました。
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

KIYOSHI

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent resort with lots of wonderful excursions and great foods.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Silvia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Esperienza perfetta! Struttura recentemente ristrutturata e curatissima ! Personale gentilissimo e pronto a prendersi carico di qualsiasi richiesta ! Per quanto riguarda il cibo nell’isola ci sono 3 ristoranti, due alla carte e uno buffet dove c’è una scelta vastissima di pietanze in più gli chef (estremamente gentili) sono disponibili a soddisfare anche richieste extra ad un menu già vario ogni giorno (in 10 giorni non abbiamo mai trovato le stesse cose da mangiare)!! l’atollo sud Ari è considerato il top alle Maldive ed è vero.. il resort ha una misura giusta ne troppo piccolo ne troppo dispersivo, il reef attorno pieno di pesci, squaletti, razze ecc per gli amanti di immersioni e snorkeling è un sogno …il resort offre vari tipi di escursioni (squalo balena, mante , tartarughe, pesca e altro… noleggio kayak , attrezzatura da sub e snorkeling tutto) a prezzi molto convenienti comparando altre strutture! Cosa importantissima il trasferimento organizzato alla perfezione sia andata che ritorno in circa 20/25 minuti di idrovolante senza lunghe attese ! Un ringraziamento particolare allo Chef Alì, grazie di cuore per la sua premura e gentilezza un vero professionista!