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Meeru Maldives Resort IslandvsVelaa Private Island
Meeru Island Resort & Spa and Velaa Private Island are both recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Meeru Island Resort & Spa ranks slightly better than Velaa Private Island. Meeru Island Resort & Spa comes in at 81 with recommendations from 3 reviews such as The Telegraph, Oyster and Lonely Planet.
Meeru Maldives Resort Island
Oyster
The Telegraph
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Meeru Island
From $362/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
OysterUpscale
"The upscale Meeru is not only the third oldest resort in the Maldives, it is also the third largest, with 286 rooms and a loyal following of repeat guests (many Germans)." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"One of the largest Maldivian resorts, the Meeru, reached by speedboat from the airport is made up of 286 rooms including water and beach villas." Full review
Lonely Planet "Meeru Island Resort is a long, verdant stretch of land with a dazzling white beach." Full review
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Indeed, so large is the resort that for convenience there are two receptions and two buffet restaurants, to avoid guests overexerting themselves on the way to dinner.
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"The third-largest resort in the country, it's also massively popular and offers almost every conceivable activity...there are two receptions and two buffet restaurants" 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
