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Nova Maldives

5.0 star property
Luxury resort on the beach, with outdoor pool

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters
5 restaurants, breakfast served
Terrace/patio
Water Villa with Pool | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • On private beach
  • Pool
  • All inclusive
  • Spa
  • Gym

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Alif Dhaal Atoll,, Dhangethi, Vakaru, North Central Province
  • Maafushivaru Island Beach
  • Bikini Beach
  • Vakarufalhi Island Beach
    ‪1 min drive‬

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Water Villa with Pool

  • Beach view
  • 861 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Sunset Beach Villa with Jacuzzi

  • Beach view
  • 861 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Beach Villa with Private Pool

  • Beach view
  • 1722 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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2 Bedroom Beach Residence

  • Partial sea view
  • 2691 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds

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Beach Villa

  • 861 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Sunset Beach Villa with Private Pool

  • Beach view
  • 1722 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Water Villa

  • Beach view
  • 861 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Sunset Beach Villa

  • Beach view
  • 861 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Water Villa with Jacuzzi

  • Beach view
  • 861 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Sunset Family Beach Villa with Jacuzzi

  • Beach view
  • 861 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Beach Villa

  • Beach view
  • 1722 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Vakaru

Nova Maldives places you next to Ari Atoll and Vakarufalhi Island Beach. This 76-room, 5-star resort has a private beach, a full-service spa, and 5 restaurants.
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What's nearby

  • Ari Atoll - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Vakarufalhi Island Beach - 1 min drive - 0.0 miles

Getting around

  • Velana Intl. Airport (MLE) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cafe' Lux
  • ‪Asian Wok - ‬106 min drive
  • Mixe
  • Senses Restaurant
  • Coral Bar

About this property

Nova Maldives

Luxury resort on the beach, with outdoor pool
Guests of Nova Maldives have access to a private beach, a full-service spa, and an outdoor pool. Airport transportation is made easy with an airport shuttle during limited hours for USD 475.00 per person roundtrip. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with concierge services and securing valuables. Other amenities at this beach resort include a 24-hour gym, free WiFi in public areas, and laundry facilities.
32-inch Smart TVs come with satellite channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer rainfall showers, hair dryers, and designer toiletries, and memory foam beds with Egyptian cotton sheets and down comforters ensure a restful night. Furnished balconies or patios, sitting areas, and minibars are other standard amenities. Change of towels is available on request.
Recreational amenities at the resort include a private beach, an outdoor pool, and a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The onsite spa has 3 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Thai massages. The spa is equipped with a hot tub. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is open daily.

Languages

Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), English, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Russian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • 5 restaurants
  • A poolside bar
  • Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

  • Flames
  • Mizu
  • Solis
  • Soul Kitchen
  • Wink

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Boat tours
  • Canoeing
  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Kayaking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Personal motorized watercraft
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Water skiing
  • Water sports equipment
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • High chair
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • On a private beach
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Full-service spa

  • 3 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Thai massages

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 floor
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free crib
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Guests must arrange transfers (surcharge) from Male International Airport to the property, which is 25 minutes away via seaplane. To guarantee transfers, guests must contact the property with their flight details at least 7 days before their expected arrival.
Daily transfer service is offered by Manta Air Taxi between 9 AM and 3 PM. Guests arriving or departing outside of these hours are advised to book a local hotel room in Male or Hulhumale. Luggage in excess of 20 kg/person may incur a fee, payable to the seaplane company during flight check-in. Guests must pay the seaplane fee at check-out.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Children and extra beds

  • Free rollaway/extra beds are available
  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 275
  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per child: USD 137.5 (from 2 to 11 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 400
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per child: USD 200 (from 2 to 11 years old)
  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 12.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 2 years of age.
  • Floatplane transfer per adult: USD 475 (roundtrip)
  • Floatplane transfer per child: USD 325 (roundtrip), from 2 to 11 years old
  • Additional fee for children (from 12 years old to 17 years old): USD 465

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

The listed additional fee covers mandatory transfer fees for children aged 12-17.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 475.00 per person (roundtrip)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 325.00 (from 2 to 11 years old)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available during limited hours), which is offered for a fee.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Reservations need to be made in advance for spa treatments. Contact the resort at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

Nova Maldives Resort
Nova Maldives Vakaru
Nova Maldives Resort Vakaru

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Nova Maldives?

Nova Maldives provides free cancellation on select room rates. For more details, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Nova Maldives?

As of Jun 3, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Nova Maldives on Jun 13, 2025 start from $371.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What's there to do within easy reach of Nova Maldives?

This resort is located in Vakaru, just steps from Ari Atoll and Vakarufalhi Island Beach, and within a short walk of Dhigurah Beach. You'll also find Maafushivaru Island Beach and Maafushivaru Island Jetty within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Nova Maldives?

No, there isn't parking available at the resort.

Is a spa located at Nova Maldives?

There is a full-service spa available for guests to enjoy and services include hot stone massages, deep-tissue massages, couples treatments, and body wraps.

Does Nova Maldives have a casino on the premises?

No, Nova Maldives doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Nova Maldives?

No, this resort doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

Is Nova Maldives good for couples?

There are many amenities for couples at this resort, including Champagne service as well as a private beach and an outdoor pool.

Does Nova Maldives have a hot tub?

Yes, this resort has a spa tub.

Does Nova Maldives feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Nova Maldives has 5 restaurants, and serves free buffet breakfast each morning.

Will Nova Maldives allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at Nova Maldives.

Does Nova Maldives have connecting rooms?

Yes, you can book connecting guestrooms at this resort for your group or family vacation.

How far is the airport from Nova Maldives?

The closest major airport to Nova Maldives is Velana Intl. Airport (MLE), which is 2.8 mi away (11 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Nova Maldives?

Yes, every guestroom at Nova Maldives comes with a furnished balcony with some featuring ocean or mountain views.

Nova Maldives Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Fabio

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff, beautiful coral reef
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

GRACIELA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Two things stood out: 1) Chef Ali's attentiveness to my gluten allergy. I was treated to bespoke meals (especially desserts) as well as gluten-free options made available at request. 2) The joy of the staff as they did their job, especially their efforts to upgrade me to the finest property available as a solo traveler. The conditions were pristine.

10/10 Excellent

Haesuk

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cherry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Nabila

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Stefano

Disliked: Amenities
Tutto
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Felix

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Paradies auf Erden. Wir verbrachten hier unsere Flitterwochen und waren rundum zufrieden. Das Team kümmert sich hervorragend um einen, der overwater Bungalow mit eigenem Pool lässt keine Wünsche offen!
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dorys Lyssette Di

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sébastien Elisa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Wir hatten wundervolle Flitterwochen. Das Personal ist super aufmerksam, das Zimmer wird mehrmals am Tag gemacht und die Anlage ist sehr gepflegt, sauber und schön angelegt. Die Beachvillen sind sehr privat gestaltet und haben ihren eigenen Strandzugang. Mit all inklusive kann man viele alkoholische Getränke (nicht alle) und die meisten Speisen im al a carte Restaurant bestellen. Ich kann Nova nur herzlichst empfehlen
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Luca

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Deludente. Mia moglie e’ Rimasta intossicata per il cibo ( in generale di pessima qualità’) ed è’ stata malissimo per due giorni dovendo ricorrere a farmaci che per fortuna avevamo portato con noi. Non metto una stella solo per la spiaggia ( bellissima) e ben tenuta. Per il resto data la vacanza rovinata per via dell’ intossicazione non posso salvare nulla. Sicuramente non merita le cinque stelle e non vale certamente il prezzo pagato di mille euro a notte per un resort che non grado di offrire sicurezza nei pasti offerti.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

daniele

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurent lucien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

tsutomu

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
水上ヴィラに数日滞在してきました。とてもホテルも新しく部屋清潔感があり、スタッフの対応もよく、海も砂浜も最高に綺麗です。オールインクルーシブの朝昼晩ビュッフェの種類はあまり多くないですが十分な量だと思います。食事の評価としては平均的に美味しくハズレは少ないです。お酒はカクテルがおすすめです。 マイナス面は部屋にはスリッパやパジャマなどはないため持っていくことをおすすめします。海に長時間入り冷えた体を温めたいと思っても基本お湯は出ません。また帰りの水上飛行機の時間もチェックアウト前日の夜しかわからないため、帰りの予定が組みづらくマレで一泊して調整しました。
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

KIYOSHI

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent resort with lots of wonderful excursions and great foods.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Silvia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Esperienza perfetta! Struttura recentemente ristrutturata e curatissima ! Personale gentilissimo e pronto a prendersi carico di qualsiasi richiesta ! Per quanto riguarda il cibo nell’isola ci sono 3 ristoranti, due alla carte e uno buffet dove c’è una scelta vastissima di pietanze in più gli chef (estremamente gentili) sono disponibili a soddisfare anche richieste extra ad un menu già vario ogni giorno (in 10 giorni non abbiamo mai trovato le stesse cose da mangiare)!! l’atollo sud Ari è considerato il top alle Maldive ed è vero.. il resort ha una misura giusta ne troppo piccolo ne troppo dispersivo, il reef attorno pieno di pesci, squaletti, razze ecc per gli amanti di immersioni e snorkeling è un sogno …il resort offre vari tipi di escursioni (squalo balena, mante , tartarughe, pesca e altro… noleggio kayak , attrezzatura da sub e snorkeling tutto) a prezzi molto convenienti comparando altre strutture! Cosa importantissima il trasferimento organizzato alla perfezione sia andata che ritorno in circa 20/25 minuti di idrovolante senza lunghe attese ! Un ringraziamento particolare allo Chef Alì, grazie di cuore per la sua premura e gentilezza un vero professionista!