Head to head
Anantara Veli Maldives ResortvsAyada Maldives
Anantara Veli Maldives ResortAyada Maldives
Quick Stats
8.8
Overall Score
9.2
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.8 (898)
Google Rating
4.8 (620)
From $334
Price / Night (pp)
From $209
Yes
Adults Only
No
—
Kids' Club
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
30 min
Airport Transfer
105 min
All Scores
9.1
Beach
9.3
8.4
Food
8.9
9.1
Service
9.2
8.9
Rooms
9.4
8.9
Luxury
9.3
7.5
Value
—
9.4
Romance
9.5
8.7
Quiet
9.2
—
Wellness
9.1
Vibes
Anantara Veli Maldives Resort
RomanceQuiet
Ayada Maldives
RomanceQuiet
Activities
Anantara Veli Maldives Resort
SpaGolfWater sports
Ayada Maldives
SpaWater sportsKids
Anantara Veli Maldives Resort
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- Full-service spa
- Overwater bungalows
- 30 min from MLE
Ayada Maldives
- 8 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Overwater bungalows
- 105 min from MLE
Pros — Anantara Veli Maldives Resort
- Strong adults-only romance positioning.
- Fast 30-minute speedboat transfer from Malé.
- Broad dine-around access across the Anantara island cluster.
Pros — Ayada Maldives
- Exceptional private-island setting.
- Strong villas, private pools and overwater options.
- High dining breadth for a remote resort.
Cons — Anantara Veli Maldives Resort
- All-inclusive inclusions have important limits.
- Extras and taxes can materially affect the final bill.
- Not fully child-free once sister-island dining and facilities are considered.
Cons — Ayada Maldives
- Transfer logistics are substantial.
- All-inclusive is optional and tiered.
- Selected items and premium experiences can carry supplements.