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Angsana Velavaru Resort Review
This video presents a detailed review of Angsana Velavaru, a 5-star resort in the Maldives, part of the Singaporean Banyan Tree Group’s Angsana brand. The presentation is hosted by Alexandra from the Topx team, featuring Taisya Panfilova, Sales and Marketing Manager for Banyan Tree and Angsana Maldives hotels, and expert Maldives tour operator Ekaterina.
Introduction to Angsana Velavaru
- Located in the Dalutol Atoll in the south of the Maldives, near the equator.
- Features unique water villas completely separated from the island, situated in the lagoon with no pedestrian crossing between beach and water villas.
- Situated in a quiet, less crowded area with pristine natural surroundings, beautiful starry skies, and abundant marine life.
Angsana Brand and Resort Overview
- Angsana is a well-established Singaporean brand under the Banyan Tree Group, celebrating its 100th hotel.
- The resort’s motto: “Live in the moment”, focusing on immersive and memorable guest experiences.
- Guests transfer to the island by seaplane, with comfortable waiting in a business lounge.
Accommodation Types
- Total villas: 79 beach villas and 34 water villas (overwater).
- Water villas are divided into three categories:
- Simple (Inotion)
- Deluxe
- Two-bedroom Deluxe
- All water villas are spacious, two-level residences featuring:
- Private pools
- Rooftop terraces
- Ocean views
- Water villas won prestigious awards for best overwater villas in the Maldives in 2025.
- Villas accommodate families (up to 2 adults and 2 children) with safety measures for children in water villas.
- Guests can combine stays between beach and water villas to experience both.
Resort Infrastructure and Facilities
- The island is lush and green with perfect beaches all around, free from breakwaters or erosion issues.
- The house reef near water villas offers excellent snorkeling with live corals, turtles, octopuses, sharks, rays, and colorful fish.
- Free shuttle boats connect water villas and beach areas on an hourly schedule aligned with meal times and events.
- Restaurants include:
- Kani: Main restaurant with a barefoot sand floor concept
- Azura: Mediterranean cuisine
- Funa: Asian cuisine
- Water villa restaurant
- Romantic offers:
- Floating breakfasts and teas
- Pontoon dinners
- Beach dinners
- Wedding packages with beach or pavilion ceremonies
- Wedding proposals can be arranged privately on water villa terraces or on the beach with ready-made packages.
Dining and Meal Plans
- Meal options:
- Breakfast
- Full board
- All Inclusive D
- All Inclusive Premium
- All Inclusive Premium includes entertainment credits ($75 per person per night) for spa, diving, or water sports.
- Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks included at bars during specified hours.
- Menus are available in Russian and prominently feature seafood.
Activities and Entertainment
- Active lifestyle offerings include:
- Free non-motorized water sports (kayaks, fins, masks, windsurfing)
- Gym
- Mini-football field
- Pool with kids’ section
- Paid activities:
- Diving
- Jet skiing
- Whale shark excursions
- Sunset cruises
- Dolphin watching
- Marine biology lessons
- The resort features a marine laboratory and a five-star dive center.
- Evening entertainment:
- Movie nights under the stars
- Maldivian drum shows
- Dance events
- Daily fitness classes such as yoga and aqua aerobics.
Kids’ Facilities
- Kids’ club for ages 4-11 with indoor and outdoor activities focused on ecology and marine biology.
- No Russian-speaking staff in the kids’ club, but English is taught effectively.
- Nanny services available for children under 4.
- Special offers for children under 16: free accommodation and meals with parents until December 23, 2024.
Additional Services
- Angsana Spa: Highly trained therapists using natural cosmetic products, available for purchase.
- Boutique selling branded cosmetics and beachwear.
- Airport lounge access for guests waiting for seaplane transfers.
Special Offers and Seasonal Discounts
- 30% discount on meals from October 25 to December 23, 2024.
- Free accommodation and meals for two children under 16 staying with parents during this period.
- New Year and Christmas celebrations with special programs for families and groups.
FAQs and Guest Queries
- Water villas are about 3-5 minutes by boat from the island.
- Water depth near villas is sufficient for swimming at all tide levels.
- Comfortable beach entry all around the island, with minor coral fragments in some areas.
- Sunset views guaranteed only in two-bedroom water villas for an additional fee.
- Children’s meal plans correspond to parents’ meal plans.
- Russian-speaking assistance available at reception, but not in the kids’ club.
- Marine biology lessons and evening movies are conducted in English.
- Water currents near water villas are minimal, making swimming safe.
Expert Opinion
Ekaterina, a Maldives tour operator with 31 years of experience, endorses Angsana Velavaru as a perfect choice for traditional Maldives experiences. She highlights the resort’s appeal for first-time visitors and its excellent service. The resort’s team in Male and on the island work closely to meet guest needs and special requests.
Speakers in the Video
- Alexandra – Host from the Topx team
- Taisya Panfilova – Sales and Marketing Manager for Banyan Tree Maldives and Angsana brand
- Ekaterina – Maldives tour operator and expert from maldivs.ru
Overall, the video offers a comprehensive and engaging overview of Angsana Velavaru, emphasizing its unique overwater villas, romantic and family-friendly amenities, rich natural surroundings, diverse dining and entertainment options, and excellent guest services. It is an attractive destination for travelers seeking both relaxation and adventure in the Maldives.
