Excellent room, breakfast and staff! Suggested!

Stayed in August 2025

Nothing, because everything was perfect, but... I would like to write more details about this place and our stay: Velana Vibes is an elegant building, blending beautifully with the surrounding landscape. The rooms are spacious and elegant, the bathrooms are clean and the room equipment is comfortable - good quality mattresses and towels (including beach towels), hygiene products, a safe, hairdryer etc. The owner has thought of every detail (even the adapter plugs in the sockets :). Air conditioning, Wi-Fi and fans all worked perfectly. The owner also provides all the equipment you need for snorkeling, free of charge - making days by the ocean even more enjoyable. From the very start, we felt cared for. The owner and manager met us at the harbor, brought us to the guesthouse and welcomed us with fresh coconut juice. The breakfast is included in the stay and it’s generous and delicious. They are very flexible with food preferences, so everyone can find something they enjoy (we were traveling with two kids). Drinking water, coffee, and tea are available at all times. The team offers a variety of activities, tailored to your needs and budget. We first chose the “combi” package - snorkeling with manta rays and then with turtles. The excursion crew was friendly, skilled and attentive. We even received GoPro footage from the trip. The next day we went fishing. Everyone caught something and some fish were bigger than we expected! In the evening, the team prepared a barbecue with our catch (Imma makes the best fish dishes). Another highlight was the jet ski ride. The kids had a lot of fun and also received a drone video from the owner, which is a great memory from their vacation :-) Our last evening was the perfect ending of our trip. The team prepared a true feast (did I mention that Imma makes the best fish? :-) ). We shared stories, laughed and they surprised us with a farewell delicious cake. Thanks to the Velana Vibes team it was a wunderful holiday!

This guesthouse meets every need a guest could wish for, making it the perfect place to relax. The sandy beaches as well as the center of Mathiveri (market, fantastic bakery etc.) are just a short walk from Velana Vibes. The place is new, clean and well cared for. The design is thoughtful - functional, but also ensuring privacy for guests. But what makes Velana Vibes truly special... are the people. Munzir, the owner, is the soul of the place and Imma, the manager, is its heart. We have never met such a sincere and genuinely warm team. That includes the friendly owner, the incredibly dedicated manager and the always-helpful kitchen staff. They all put their whole hearts into making our stay special and unforgettable - and they succeeded! They were always there if we had questions. They organized everything - whether it was a golf cart tour of the island, snorkeling, fishing, fish barbecues or filming us on jet ski with a drone - and made our holidays even more enjoyable. Personally, I would like to give special thanks to Imma for the private snorkeling lesson :-) I can’t swim, but he offered to help me so that I also could see the underwater world - and he kept his promise. Even though the weather wasn’t perfect, he took me and my family to a calm beach where we snorkeled together. I will never forget the experience of my very first snorkel, where I felt completely safe the whole time! At Velana Vibes, we enjoyed the comfort of a good hotel, but among the team, we felt at home - surrounded by people who genuinely wanted the best for us. Everyone made sure our stay in this wonderful place was unique and unforgettable. Although we usually don’t return to the same place twice, we truly hope to come back to Velana Vibes someday. THANK YOU for your hospitality, incredible dedication, warm atmosphere and the unforgettable time we shared with you! Because even though we visited Mathiveri during the rainy season - with you the sun was always shining! :)

Stayed in July 2025

Ništa

We had a fantastic 5-night stay at Velana Vibes on Mathiveri. Although our flight delay caused us to miss the last boat, the host Munzir kindly arranged a night in Malé at his own expense and offered to cover taxi costs – a truly generous gesture. On the island, his assistant Imma took great care of us throughout the stay – from preparing delicious breakfasts to organizing our return transfer and even lending umbrellas during rain. The guesthouse is modern, very clean, and well maintained. Our room was spacious, air-conditioned, with a private bathroom and daily cleaning. There’s a lovely shaded lounge/dining area, free use of a washing machine and a drinking water dispenser – thoughtful extras that made a big difference. The location is perfect – just a few minutes’ walk to the bikini beach, local shops, and restaurants. When we were briefly stranded on a picnic island due to a storm, Imma quickly arranged a boat to bring us back. The hosts also offered a short buggy tour around the island to introduce key spots. They provide a variety of excursions and activities too. Overall, Velana Vibes was an excellent choice – friendly hosts, great service, and a peaceful island setting. Thank you Munzir and Imma – we hope to come back!

Stayed in July 2025

Absolutely nothing I didn’t like. 🫰🏽

Excellent service! The staff, specifically Imma was very friendly, extremely kind and very helpful, and made our stay comfortable. Clean rooms and a great location. Highly recommend! Loved the very simple yet very well presented breakfast. The last minute trip arrangement to the sandbank was the highlight. Perfect for a getaway trip. Thanks to Velana Vibes. ☺️ 👊🏽 10/10

Stayed in June 2025

New hotel, clean, friendly staff that offered to help with any requests we had

Stayed in May 2025

Everything was beautiful, but I have no space above, so I will use this space to give details about our wonderful trips. At our request, Velana Vibes arranged an exciting first sea excursion that included dolphin watching and snorkeling with turtles, tropical fish of all kinds, and colorful corals. For the second trip, in addition to two long snorkeling stops at the coral reef, Imma organized an exploration of the abandoned resort island of Madoghali, with a beachfront lunch featuring delicious grilled fresh fish, vegetables, rice, and fruit, along with the incredible opportunity to swim with sharks near the shore, in a dreamlike setting. Since we loved it so much, Munzir and Imma, along with their team of sea and boat experts, took us on another snorkeling excursion in breathtaking underwater landscapes, followed by a tour of the abandoned resort island of Velidhoo, where we enjoyed an excellent meal of garlic and oil pasta, fish, vegetables, and fruit. This final trip came with two surprises: a group member’s GoPro, which captured us swimming underwater, and Munzir’s drone, which filmed us from above as we dove off the pier, far from the shore where the water deepens and changes color. We got to see everything -from vibrant coral to fish of every shape, color, and size, manta rays, sharks, octopuses, and squids- all immortalized in stunning images and videos. The snorkeling gear was always provided by them.

There are no words to describe this incredible experience at Mathiveri, a small island with simple but very kind and hospitable inhabitants. It has magnificent beaches with free sun loungers and swings, an easily accessible sand island, and a soothing sense of tranquility. Staying at Velana Vibes made us feel at home. Munzir, the owner, was always available to meet any request or need. We could use the kitchen, fully equipped for preparing our meals, the lounge area for working or enjoying conversations with friends, the machine ready for free coffee and tea at any time, and safe drinking water was always available. We are certain that Velana Vibes is the most well-maintained accomodation on the island -new and aesthetically the most beautiful, with very spacious rooms with large bathrooms and all the necessary comforts. Munzir also runs a minimarket, and his stepmother owns a souvenirs shop, ensuring that guests have access to everything they might need. He personally arranged our speedboat transfer from and to Malé, picked us up at the port, and took us back with luggage transportation included. On the first day, he even organized a mini-kart tour of the island, as a courtesy from him, so we could get to know it better. Munzir is supported by Imma, the talented chef who prepared our breakfasts and meals on deserted islands (even for special dietary needs), as well as an excellent organizer and tour guide for customized and private excursions. What really made this experience truly magical was feeling among friends, having evening conversations with Imma and Munzir, who gave us advice, clarified doubts, and helped us understand the local customs, culture, and history. They shared jokes with us and even taught us a few words in their language. On the morning of our departure, we received a wonderful surprise: a delicious chocolate cake with 'We will miss you" written on it. It left us speechless. Baraabaru!

Stayed in May 2025