Velaa Private Island is the realisationof a dream to create a ‘beyond luxury’exclusive boutique hideaway. This uniquedestination was developed to embodythe very best of this unique archipelago,bathed by azure skies in the aquamarinewaters of the Indian Ocean.Velaa Private Island has been designed and curated with privacy and comfort as the guiding principles while allowing the Indian Ocean to take centre stage. At one with nature, each of the private retreats is built using local materials, combining contemporary flourishes with interiors designed for sensory exploration. Velaa Private Island offers boutique accommodation. The resort has a year-round outdoor pool and barbecue, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant or a drink at the bar.Each room at this resort is air conditioned and is equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Some rooms feature a seating area for your convenience. You will find a coffee machine in the room. Each room is equipped with a private bathroom with a hot tub and bath, with bath robes, slippers and free toiletries provided.There is a 24-hour front desk, a shared lounge and hairdressers at the property.This resort has a private beach area and water sports facilities and free use of bicycles is available. You can play tennis, table tennis, and billiards at the resort. TRANSFER DETAILSPlease note that the property is only accessible by the following modes of transfer:Transfers to and from Velaa Private Island is arranged by seaplane. Return shared seaplane transfer is at USD 1035 per person (2019) and USD 1066 per person (2020) inclusive of all taxes. Children below 12 years will have 50% of this rate. To arrange the transfers and get detailed terms & conditions about this arrangement, please contact the resort directly. This service will also be charged by the resort separately.Due to the aviation restriction in Maldives, seaplane aircraft are operated only during day light between 6 am to 5 pm. Guests arriving after 3:30 pm or departing before 9 am are required to stay overnight in Male’ city before and after the international flight.In order to be able to arrange for transfers from and to Male International airport, please kindly advise us your flight details at least 14 days prior to your arrival.If flight details are provided less than 05 days prior to the travel date, please be advised that the property will not be able guarantee best connection. For such cases, sometimes, guests might have to arrive to & depart from another Island nearby. Additional charges may apply if we are to arrange additional transfer between Velaa and another Island.Seaplane cancellation: No-show or cancelled after 72 hours will occur 100% cancellation fee.There is a luggage allowance of 20kg per person, plus 5kg of hand luggage. For private seaplane, maximum luggage allowance is 300 Kg. Any excess baggage is chargeable at USD 5.60 per 1kg, which can be paid directly to the seaplane company upon check-in at the seaplane terminal. Excess baggage might be carried on the next available flight on the same day or on the following day.The Carrier will make their best efforts to ensure no more than one stop is encountered during the transfer to and from Velaa Private Island. Carrier will use its best endeavors to ensure that arriving passengers are departing from the seaplane airport within 2 hours from the time they check in at seaplane terminal, subject to the international connection landing on the time published (STA), and to the passengers clearing arrival procedures and reporting to the seaplane check in desk within 1 hour from the landing of the international flight.GENERAL POLICIES:Please present the same credit card used to guarantee your booking when checking in and making the payment at the hotel. Please note that property may contact the cardholder for verification purposes. Disclaimer notification: Amenities are subject to availability and may be chargeable as per the hotel policy.