Drift Thelu Veliga Retreat
Drift Thelu Veliga Retreat
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About this property
Nestled on the pristine island of Thelu Veliga, located in the South Ari Atoll, approximately 90 km southwest of the capital, Malé, Drift Thelu Veliga Retreat boasts of its own magnificent house reef. The property is a 35-minute seaplane ride away from Malé International Airport. The villas are tastefully designed to evoke the authentic, unspoilt charm of the Maldives. All are equipped with a minibar and tea/coffee maker and the private bathrooms include a hairdryer and toiletries derived from organic teas. Some villas have private access to the beach, while some are poised over the island’s turquoise lagoon. Guests can pamper themselves at the Intimate Spa by THEMAE or partake in activities such as snorkelling, diving, wind surfing and kayaking; where all can be arranged at an additional cost. In addition, the resort offers a menu of bespoke romantic experiences and excursions which may be arranged upon request. The property has Chinese speaking staff. Dining highlights include the restaurant that serves a variety of cuisines, including local seafood with continental and Asian flavours. Other dining options, such as in-villa, on-the-beach private dinners and seafood BBQs, may also be arranged for guests upon request. Guests can also enjoy refreshing beverages and light dishes at the sunset-facing bar and lounge. Complimentary WiFi is available for guests in rooms and public areas of the property.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Airport shuttle
- Beachfront
- Spa and wellness centre
- Room service
- Restaurant
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
- Private beach area
- Breakfast
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Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Natalie
Australia“The staff were all really lovely, The facilities beautiful and clean.” 
Tee
New Zealand“It was truly heaven on earth. From the friendly arrival, the stunning room, beautiful weather and amazing food. Could not find a single thing wrong about the place”- Elena
Spain“Everything was great. The island is very small in a very good location (30’ away from Malé by seaplane). The facilities were beautiful and always clean. The attention of the staff was unbeatable. They were all very kind, friendly and attentive. We...” - Tomas
Lithuania“Perfect service, good food, clean and quiet island” - Gustavo
Saudi Arabia“We treated my dad for his 80th birthday, so we were two couples. It was a great location and the staff couldn’t do enough for us. It was small island, which made it more intimate and friendly.” - Laura
United Arab Emirates“Everything was perfect - it exceeded our (already very high) expectations & then some. A beautiful island & friendly & professional team. The best escape!” - Viacheslav
Russia“Beautiful marvelous water villa, own access to the water and riffs, paradise beach, a lot of Colorful fishes, very tasty food, beautiful sand, bath with ocean view, very romantic resort. It was best vacation in my life.” - Francesca
Switzerland“Fantastic location with a nice house reef for snorkeling. Very nice dives with the on -site dive school. Good variety of food in the restaurant. Low key vibe, simplicity in style. Nice staff. No pool (a bonus for us). Quiet. Privacy.” 
Alice
Hong Kong“peaceful, quite, suitable for single travel, beach and snorkelling , sunset bathroom”
Andrea
Italy“I’ve been to the Maldives dozens of times and have seen all kinds of accommodations, from guesthouses to luxury 5-star resorts. I must say that this property perfectly embodies what a Maldivian vacation should offer: • A small island with few...”
Property surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineAmerican • Austrian • Australian • Asian
- AmbianceTraditional • Modern • Romantic
- Dietary optionsHalal • Kosher • Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine print
The property can be reached by a shared seaplane and a ferry boat.
Shared seaplane Transfers:
From July 4, 2025, to August 1, 2026, the charges are as follows:
- Adult (12 years and above): USD 462.15 per person
This rate is not included in the booking price and will be charged additionally.
Ferry boat Transfers:
From July 4, 2025, to August 1, 2026, the charges are as follows:
- Adult (12 years and above): USD 250 per person
This rate is not included in the booking price and will be charged additionally.
The property can be reached by a seaplane.
Please share your flight details with the property at least 2 days before your arrival to secure your seat(s) for the transfer.
Please note that children from 2 to 10 years cannot be accommodated at the hotel.
Please note that the connecting transfer can only be arranged from 09:00–17:00 daily, kindly send your flight details after making a confirmed reservation.
The property offers all inclusive options. It comprises of:
- Daily breakfast, lunch and dinner served at the main restaurant
- Selection of tea, coffee, soft drinks, juices, water, draught beer and house wine by the glass with meals at the main restaurant
- Lunch at the main bar from the all-inclusive snack menu between 00:30–14:30, with the credit amount of US$20 per adult per day
- Unlimited access to soft drinks, juices, draught beer, wine by the glass, selection of house wines by the glass (red, white and rose, depending on availability), select house pouring spirits (Whisky, Vodka, Rum, and Gin) at the main bar from 10:00–23:00
- Unlimited cocktails from the all-inclusive beverage menu and 1 special cocktail of the day per person per day
- Afternoon snacks at the main bar from 16:00–17:00
- Unlimited use of snorkeling equipment
- Unlimited use of select non-motorized water sports equipment depending on availability
- One shared group fishing excursion per person during the stay
- In-villa tea and coffee facilities
- Complimentary minibar drinks consisting of 2 soft drinks and 2 Carlsberg Beer or Tiger Beer per day. Additionally, 2 complimentary 1.5 litres water bottles will also be provided daily to the villa
- All-inclusive supplements and benefits will be discontinued at 12:00 on the day of departure
Please inform Drift Thelu Veliga Retreat in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
