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Conrad Maldives Rangali IslandvsVelaa Private Island
Both Conrad Maldives Rangali Island and Velaa Private Island are rated very highly by travel writers. On balance, Conrad Maldives Rangali Island is preferred by most reviewers compared to Velaa Private Island. Conrad Maldives Rangali Island comes in at #9 in Maldives with recommendations from 5 sources such as Fodor's, Travel + Leisure and Jetsetter.
Conrad Maldives Rangali Island
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
Jetsetter
Lonely Planet
The Telegraph Travel + Leisure
New York Times
Independent Lonely Planet
Rangali Island, 2034
From $855/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Fodor's "There’s luxury and there's luxury—Conrad Maldives, situated on two private tropical islands, provides a benchmark for sophisticated Maldives resorts." Full review
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Dine in Ithaa, an incredible underwater restaurant on gourmet fare and have the sommelier help you choose from 20,000 bottles of wine.
Travel + Leisure "The Setting: Overlook the Indian Ocean from the ultra-private two-person, 104-degree hot tub outside of Conrad Maldives’ Beach Villa on Rangalifinolhu Island." Full review
Jetsetter "Two private islands in the Maldives with overwater villas and an underwater restaurant." Full review
Lonely Planet "Sumptuous barefoot luxury is the name of the game at the Hilton Group’s long-standing Maldivian resort." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"An idyllic tropical resort, spread over two islands connected by a bridge. Expect white sands and turquoise-blue sea, elegant villas and a world-class spa – plus excellent food." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The resort is already known for incredible features including its underwater suite, THE MURAKA...all of the overwater villas have a private sundeck, and some have their own pools."
New York Times "At Conrad Maldives Rangali Island, guests can reserve the Muraka, a two-level hotel room that includes an infinity pool and also reaches 16 feet below sea level"
Independent "Between the two large natural islands there are 12 top-notch restaurants, including Ithaa, which is underwater, and Mandhoo, which serves delicious spa cuisine, as well as two swimming pools"
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Famous throughout the country for its unique two-island set-up and Maldives' first undersea restaurant, Conrad Maldives is an excellent choice for couples and families wanting to escape in style" Full review
Velaa Private Island Lonely Planet The Telegraph
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler Lonely Planet
20221
From $2,000/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Lonely Planet "The island is a stunner; a perfect circle with beach all the way around, perched above a wide circular reef. There are 43 rooms." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"Velaa Private Island is a Maldives hotel offering an astonishingly good restaurant, private pools, white sand beaches, and a range of activities, including tennis, golf and watersports." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Editor's Pick: Hot List 2017." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "A tiny, private Maldivian island that manages to fit 45 villas, nine golf tees and the largest wine and Champagne collection in the country." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Velaa has become a byword for personal attention and ultimate luxury...this impressive place is the personal creation of a Czech couple who turned their private-island fantasy into a business." Full review
