Viceroy Maldives   5 Stars 

A true haven for the discerning adventurer, Viceroy Maldives provides innovative levels of seclusion and luxury set within a spectacular locale. The resort leaves no detail unanswered; with Viceroy´s unparalleled service complementing perfectly designed elemental interiors and carefully crafted lounge areas. Five dining venues, including the alluring, East African-inspired décor of the central Treehouse, offer everything from casual beachside cuisine, Pan Asian and European flare to intimate fine dining experience with a wine cellar and a private chef´s table. Viceroy Maldives is located in Shaviyani Atoll, 192 km from the capital island of Malé and the International Airport. On the Maldives´ uncharted northern edge, the resort is located on the private island of Vagaru, over 17 acres of palm trees and pristine sand encircling a blue lagoon. Access to Vagaru is easily accommodated via seaplane taxi, less than an hour´s flight from the main island of Malé.

Beach Villas

Cloistered on the water's edge, the Beach Villas offer generous living spaces surrounded by a lush screen of greenery. Past the shower and the tub in the bedroom’s spacious en-suite bathroom, discover a door that opens out to the villa's private garden. The intimate garden area holds an outdoor shower and oversized plunge pool on the sundeck, leading directly onto the soft sand of the beach or up to the open spaces of the living area.

Deluxe Beach Villas

Nestled between lush gardens and the soft sand of the island's edge lay the Deluxe Beach Villas, with private plunge pools and incredible views beyond the windows of the soaring interiors. Each of our Deluxe Beach Villa have floor to ceiling windows, soaring ceilings that rise above the master bedroom, spacious living room and en-suite bathroom with its own outdoor shower nestled in a private garden. The villa has a second floor loft, where the daybed provides additional space for lounging or just soaking in the panoramic views. Adjoining to the master bedroom is a second bedroom with two twin beds and an attached bathroom, ideal for families and couples alike.

Water Villas

Live suspended over the lagoon in a spacious Water Villa, each positioned a considerable distance from neighbours. Overlooking the soothing lagoon views, the villas are expansive and full of light while retaining an intimate feel. From the tiered deck, choose to relax in the private plunge pool or dive off into the lagoon’s seductive blue waters.

Deluxe Water Villas

Perched atop the lagoon, enjoy the bright spaciousness and privacy of the Deluxe Water Villas. From the deck, dip into the private plunge pool or just relax, savoring the sweeping views. The generous spaces in the two-story Deluxe Water Villas allow for personalized living, and feature a second-floor loft with convertible furnishings that provide a relaxing spot on a lazy afternoon to enjoy the beauty of the sun setting into the Indian Ocean.

Royal Villa

For guests seeking the very best that the Maldives has to offer, the Viceroy's three bedroom Royal Villa is the only option, the largest of its kind in the Maldives—where absolute privacy combines with the ultimate in spaciousness and amenities. The generous living room overlooks the lagoon through floor-to-ceiling windows, and the split-level deck holds a 60 square meter plunge pool just steps from the water. The Villa's living area is designed for entertaining, with the dining room and fully stocked bar connecting the media lounge and a game room with a champion-sized pool table. Guests in the lower level's two bedrooms can easily dip in the lagoon or the private plunge Jacuzzi off their individual decks, each furnished with sun loungers and an outdoor shower. Designed for unparalleled seclusion and luxury, the master suite is designed for privacy and savoring the singular views of sunrise and sunset over the lagoon and the Indian Ocean.
SAVOR A WEALTH OF COSMOPOLITAN CUISINE

Caught in the embrace of the Indian Ocean, the five distinct dining venues capture the essence of Europe, the "Spice Trade Routes" from Asia to Africa. Guests can select casual or elegant dining options, choosing from menus that please every palate. Additionally, the resort offers 24-hour In-Villa Dining service.

Vista

From sunrise through to the day’s end, guests can soak up the view of the pool and lagoon while enjoying a relaxed dining experience. Every day begins with an abundance of choices for breakfast, providing guests with both Western and Asian selections. The fresh juice bar, morning pastries and a variety of sliced cold cuts and meats allows for a continental-style meal, with eggs, waffles, and pancakes made to order. For those looking for a healthier option, there is an extensive selection of organic low-fat and soy yogurts, fresh tropical fruits, and an array of healthy Asian breakfast options.

For dinner, flavors of the East and West are prepared and presented in a contemporary style, whilst preserving the authentic flavors of each origin. Weekly theme nights will feature Indian, Thai, and Seafood menus. Chefs will also take advantage of seasonal offerings, such as white asparagus and white truffles, to create special menus.

Cerchio & AOC

Poised above Vista, our signature restaurant, Cerchio, is ideal for those looking for a quiet evening to celebrate a special occasion or a romantic candle-lit dinner. Food prepared is a modern interpretation of fine Italian cuisine inspired by preservation of the authentic flavors of home style cooking, enhanced by a fine selection of Italian and international wines. Our chefs will create menus based on seasonally available produce and local seafood, offering a selection of "themed menus" throughout the year focusing on individual culinary delights such as white summer truffles.

At the Wine Cellar, AOC, guests can find a wide spectrum of wines to accommodate taste, price, and occasion. The wine list will be focused around both the culinary selection as well as the genealogical journey of discovery. The selection of wine ranges from the finest estates of France and Italy to new world wine regions, with an extensive collection of Magnums.

This is a perfect venue for a group of friends and family members to celebrate an evening and make it memorable. AOC gives an opportunity to showcase our Executive Chef´s finest preparations and signature dishes paired with guests´ choices of the finest wines. Private events from two to fourteen can be organized as well.

Anguru

For those who can´t bear to leave the water´s edge, our Pool Bar & Grill, provides ample choice for daytime dining. Out on the comfort of a chaise lounge by the pool deck, or at the pool bar, sunbathers can choose a cooling respite or order a lunchtime repast and specialty cocktail. It´s a perfect dining location for al-fresco lunches by the pool with family and friends.

Anguru will offer the finest selection of guests´ favorite lunch items, ranging from organic salads, grilled fish cooked to guests´ liking, gourmet burgers, sandwiches, and pizzas, along with a subtle influence from the east, offering favorite wok dishes such as Nasi Goreng, wok-fried lobster noodles, and glass noodle Thai salad.

Private cabanas are at guests´ disposal and can be reserved fully stocked with a pre-set selection of beverages, a perfect way to spend the day lounging and overlooking the lagoon.
As the sun sets, the freshest seafood and fine cuts are prepared to guests´ tastes straight from the outdoor grill. The grilled entrees are accompanied by a wide selection of marinades and sauces, and side dishes which satisfy every mood and appetite.

Treehouse

The Treehouse lures guests with its exotic flavors of the Middle East and features a selection of hot or cold mezzes from the region.

The Treehouse has an ideal location at the island´s southernmost tip; generous cushions and loungers are artfully placed to allow guests to choose an intimate or livelier setting. While some will sip drinks before dinner during the drama of a Maldives sunset, others may choose to climb up for a more scenic seating overlooking the lagoon for an unparalleled view of the starry sky. The Treehouse is the perfect spot for pre and post dinner drinks, smoking a shisha, and savoring some sweet delights.

In-Villa Dining

Once established in the comforts of their villa, there´s no need for guests to leave it to enjoy the resort´s dining choices. Guests will be able to dine in the privacy of their own villa, selecting dishes prepared from their favorite outlets. Service through In-Villa Dining will be perceptively precise and maintain flexibility of choice. At any hour of the day or night, a selection of small plates, snacks and entrees can be brought to the villa´s deck or living area. Special menus can also be planned for intimate dinner served in our celebrated Viceroy style, on the guest´s deck, on the beach, or on a deserted island in the Indian Ocean.

Vai

Our Spa Café will offer an organic and fresh approach to spa cuisine. Accommodating guests who have chosen to indulge in the holistic, regenerating benefits of our extensive spa therapies, Vai focuses on healthy cuisine, providing optimal nutrition incorporating flavors of the sub-continent and the west. Fresh juices with our home-grown wheatgrass juice station ensure that our spa guests start the day in a cleansing and detoxifying way.

Activities & Diving in the Maldives

Maldives is known internationally as one of the world’s best dive destinations. The Resort’s PADI-licensed Dive Centre is run by a multilingual team of professionals. The full allure of Vagaru exists both under and upon its waters—the sea and air are alive with adventure, and the key to accessing them lies in the expansive Dive and Watersports Center. With a house reef just off the shore plus unchartered dive and snorkeling sites, novice and experienced divers alike can revel in the island’s underwater treasures with the Center’s PADI certified training courses.

A range of water sports, both motorized and non-motorized sports are available. Guests can arrange fishing trips out in the deep sea, at sunset or out at a deserted island, or embrace the adrenaline rush of windsurfing, waterskiing, kayaking, catamaran sailing, wake boarding and deep sea fishing.

REST, REJUVENATE AND REKINDLE

Step into a sanctuary balanced between the sounds of the sea and the horizon´s edge. In the over-water Spa Villas, guests can choose from curated program options that embrace services such as , specialized massage techniques, yoga practices and dietary guidance. Viceroy Signature Journeys, a carefully chosen series of Ayurvedic, regional and traditional treatments, gently guide the guest from simple relaxation to a state of complete renewal. The spa´s aim is for guests to reclaim an inner harmony through holistic therapies harnessed from the sun, the ocean and native culture.

Guests can stretch, revitalize and energize in our extensive fitness pavilion with the latest in cardio and strength equipment. For those who prefer introspective exercise, we provide an array of yoga lessons daily, with both private and group instruction available. Every morning, early risers are invited to join our complimentary yoga class where they can start the day by greeting the sunrise.
Viceroy Maldives blends optimal seclusion with supreme comfort in the island´s spectacular setting. With 61 villas situated on the remote island of Vagaru, the intimacy and privacy of Viceroy Maldives is beyond compare, and offers the most spacious accommodations in the entire archipelago.

The resort is comprised of 61 Villas with 32 over the water and 29 on the beach. Each bungalow is designed with the intent to have maximum privacy, either on the lagoon or on the beach by providing ample distance between each of the villas to maintain intimacy and space for the guests. The resort´s 61 villas resemble the hull of an inverted Maldivian "dhoni" (a traditional fishing boat) and occupy the vast areas on the beach and lagoon.