Scores at a Glance
Anantara Veli Maldives ResortHurawalhi Island Resort
Overall
8.8
9.5
Beach
9.1
9.4
Food
8.4
9.5
Service
9.1
9.5
Rooms
8.9
9.4
Luxury
8.9
9.4
Value
7.5
9.0
Romance
9.4
9.7
Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
8.8
Overall Score
9.5
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.8 (898)
Google Rating
4.9 (913)
From $334
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
Yes
Adults Only
Yes
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Kids' Club
—
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
30 min
Airport Transfer
40 min
All Scores
9.1
Beach
9.4
8.4
Food
9.5
9.1
Service
9.5
8.9
Rooms
9.4
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Pools
8.8
8.9
Luxury
9.4
7.5
Value
9.0
9.4
Romance
9.7
8.7
Quiet
9.5
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Wellness
8.9
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Remote work
7.4
Vibes
Yes
Romance
Yes
Yes
Quiet
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Golf
—
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Anantara Veli Maldives Resort
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- Full-service spa
- Overwater bungalows
- 30 min from MLE
Hurawalhi Island Resort
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 4 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Overwater bungalows
- 40 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 — Hurawalhi Island Resort
- True all-inclusive
- Adults-only private island
- Excellent house reef
- Signature undersea restaurant
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 — Hurawalhi Island Resort
- Premium price point
- Seaplane logistics
- Not suitable for younger families
- Some special experiences may be excluded