Name: Viluveli Holiday Retreat
Address: Viluveli Holiday Retreat Mirihi Magu, Hanimaadhoo, 02020
Rating: 8

Viluveli Holiday Retreat, Hanimaadhoo | Member Rates | Dyme

WiFi availableFree WiFiRestaurantSwimming poolOutdoor poolSpa/wellness center

Check-in / Check-out

From 12:00 PM · Until 11:30 AM

Classification

4-Star Hotel

Amenities

WiFi available, Free WiFi, Non-smoking rooms, Air conditioning, Swimming pool, 24-hour front desk

Location

Hanimaadhoo, mv

Beachfront Location and 4-Star Accommodation

Viluveli Holiday Retreat offers a stunning beachfront setting and luxurious 4-star accommodation in Hanimaadhoo. Guests can enjoy free bikes, an outdoor swimming pool, and a beautiful garden during their stay.

Comfortable Rooms and Modern Amenities

The hotel provides well-appointed rooms with amenities such as air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and private terraces in selected rooms. Guests can also enjoy a delicious breakfast with buffet, à la carte, and continental options available daily.

Diverse Dining Options and Recreational Activities

Viluveli Holiday Retreat features a restaurant serving American, Cantonese, and Chinese cuisine, with vegetarian, halal, and vegan options. The hotel is perfect for guests interested in snorkeling, canoeing, or simply relaxing by the pool.

To book your stay at Viluveli Holiday Retreat and experience the perfect blend of luxury and relaxation, visit our website now!

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Guest Reviews

What Guests Say

8.0

Excellent

23 reviews

Highlights

+Friendly staff
+Great location near the beach
+Comfortable room

Could Improve

–Limited restaurant services
–Insects in pool area

Cleanliness7.3

The room was clean and comfy, but there are mentions of insects around the pool area.

Service8.8

The staff is friendly and quite helpful, contributing positively to the experience.

Location8.3

The hotel is conveniently located near a gorgeous beach and within walking distance to shops and eateries.

Room Quality7.8

The room was comfortable with a good shower, making for a pleasant stay.

Amenities7.8

There is a reasonably sized clean swimming pool and good Wi-Fi, but limited dining options.

Value for Money8.3

The hotel provides much of the perks of more luxurious locations at a low budget.

Food and Beverage7.8

The limited breakfast menu is good quality and tasty, despite the few options available.

Overall Experience7.8

Enjoyed the stay, minor inconveniences noted but overall a pleasant experience.

HurryScurry

Couple · Apr 2026

Good hotel on a disappointing island

Liked:Common areas and our room were beautiful, room was spacious, beds were very comfortable, view from our room was great, food was okay. However, the island itself was very disappointing. If you're planning a visit to Hanimaadhoo, read this. Despite being one of largest Maldives islands with an airport, Hanimaadhoo seems almost deserted. There's very few locals around and almost no tourists: I saw 4 foreigners inside hotel and didn't meet any on the streets. Large swathes of land with very few people here or there. There is no (real) bikini beach on Hanimaadhoo, not anymore. Manager told me they removed all sunbeds and everything from bikini beach. Now the "bikini beach" is just a hard to reach piece of sand with nothing on it (no beds, no shades) and not a single person there. There is no house reef, only a few small corals and fishes. It's shallow for 500 meters (20 min of swimming), after that there's no drop-off = nothing to see there either. It's a large island, unlike other Maldivian islands you may need to walk 1-2 kilometers or call a taxi to get where you want. For example, to get to an ATM – there’s no ATM in the village, only in the airport. I wanted to dive, but there were no divers except me! Hanimaadhoo has two dive centers: Barefoot Dive Center, which only serves clients of Barefoot Eco Hotel, and Hanimaadhoo Dive and Watersports which serves everyone else. I went to the latter and found I was the only diver who wanted to dive in the next several days = only diver on Hanimaadhoo, except possibly Barefoot. This is not the fault of Viluveli, I just want to inform other travelers who are considering to stay on Hanimaadhoo. Barefoot customers may have a different experience, they at least have a nice beach. I decided to cut my stay short and leave Hanimaadhoo asap, earlier than planned.

Disliked:If you're planning to visit Hanimaadhoo, read the above (placed there to avoid review size constraints). What I didn't like in Viluveli: manager of this hotel is a sneaky person trying to squeeze every dollar out of clients: 1. As mentioned above I decided to cut my stay short. The booking was not refundable at this point, so I lost money, but Booking.com didn’t charge Environment Tax ($6 per person per night). Yet, manager insisted I must pay tax for the full length of stay, including the unused nights. Why - because I paid via Booking.com. How is one related to the other? I didn't pay this tax to Booking.com. Government takes the tax. Pretty sure he will inform government that clients left early and pocket the money for 2 nights. 2. During argument about tax, he said the tax is for each period of 0:00 - 23:59. It’s not true: Booking calculates it as $6 per person per night. 3. He wanted to get paid in dollars or euros, not Maldivian rufiyaas (MVR). When he saw I don't have full sum in rufiyaas, he said he can only accept full payment in MVR or full payment in USD, not partial. It was clearly a trick to make me pay in USD. Having seen the manager clearly lie to me in points 2 and 3 above, I don’t believe I needed to pay government tax for unused days, he’ll probably pocket these money.

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Terrence

Couple · Feb 2026

Great Value, Peaceful Setting, and Spectacular Beach

Liked:We travel internationally quite often, and for the price and location, Viluveli Holiday Retreat offers very strong value. The resort grounds are beautiful, peaceful, well-kept, and very zen. And Hanimaadhoo itself was a highlight. The sand on this island is the softest I’ve ever felt underfoot, almost like flour rather than traditional sand. It’s a unique texture that really stands out. Overall, this is a peaceful property in a beautiful location, and for the rate we paid, it delivered solid value. Travelers to local islands should build in flexibility for transfers and scheduling, which is part of the Maldives experience.

Disliked:Breakfast was simple but appropriate for the price point. If you’re expecting a large resort buffet, this is not that, but it was perfectly adequate to start the day. There were some transition challenges following a recent management change, affecting booking and transfer coordination. To their credit, the new management did make efforts to resolve the issues once identified. Our greatest difficulty was around travel logistics — particularly arriving on a Friday, when flights and transfers to the island are more limited. There were also occasional minor language-barrier challenges when coordinating timing, especially since we were on a tight multi-island travel schedule.

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Ekaterina

Solo Traveller · Feb 2026

Beautiful cozy hotel and amazing wild beach — I will definitely come back for diving!

Liked:Comfort & Design: The hotel territory is very green, cozy, and beautifully decorated. The rooms are excellent — very stylish, with a comfortable bed and a great bathroom. I felt very relaxed and comfortable inside. Wild Beach: Although the hotel doesn't have its own private beach and you have to follow the dress code in town (especially during Ramadan), the wild beach was a highlight for me. It was very cool to find a cozy spot under a palm tree right on the ocean shore with very few people around. I loved it! Local Amenities: It’s very convenient that there are two shops nearby where you can pay by card or phone. This is a big plus for a local island! Diving: There is a diving school close to the hotel. I didn't have time this trip, but I will definitely go there first thing when I return. Price: The price is very reasonable and fair for the level of comfort in the rooms. Cons: Food: I had half-board, but the food was way too spicy for me. There were no seafood options or a variety of fruits. Perhaps February is off-season, as I saw green mangoes and bananas still on the trees, but I hope for more variety next time. Service: Unfortunately, the trash in my room was never emptied during my 3-day stay. This is something the hotel should improve. Location context: Keep in mind it's a local island, so you need to walk a bit to the wild beach to wear a bikini. Overall: Despite the issues with spicy food and cleaning, I really liked this place. The cozy atmosphere, beautiful rooms, and that spot under the palm tree made it worth it. I will definitely be back!

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Amos

Solo Traveller · Jan 2026

Generally it was great , hands on manager and general manager . The staff very helpful and kind . Lovely .

Liked:The manager Riyad and his team was amazing , good hospitality .

Disliked:The out of yard smoking area . Would prefer to stand on the balcony and smoke .

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Location

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Viluveli Holiday Retreat Mirihi Magu

Hanimaadhoo · mv

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Check-in & Check-out

Check-in from 12:00 PM. Check-out by 11:30 AM. Early check-in and late checkout may be available upon request.

Cancellation

Cancellation terms vary by rate. Flexible rates allow free cancellation up to 24–48 hours before arrival. Non-refundable rates cannot be canceled or modified.

Payment

All prices are all-inclusive with taxes and fees. A valid credit card is required at check-in. No additional resort or service fees will apply.

Important Information

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation. Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. A deposit may be required at the property.

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Guest Reviews

What Guests Say

8.0

Excellent

23 reviews

Highlights

+Friendly staff
+Great location near the beach
+Comfortable room

Could Improve

–Limited restaurant services
–Insects in pool area

Cleanliness7.3

The room was clean and comfy, but there are mentions of insects around the pool area.

Service8.8

The staff is friendly and quite helpful, contributing positively to the experience.

Location8.3

The hotel is conveniently located near a gorgeous beach and within walking distance to shops and eateries.

Room Quality7.8

The room was comfortable with a good shower, making for a pleasant stay.

Amenities7.8

There is a reasonably sized clean swimming pool and good Wi-Fi, but limited dining options.

Value for Money8.3

The hotel provides much of the perks of more luxurious locations at a low budget.

Food and Beverage7.8

The limited breakfast menu is good quality and tasty, despite the few options available.

Overall Experience7.8

Enjoyed the stay, minor inconveniences noted but overall a pleasant experience.

HurryScurry

Couple · Apr 2026

Good hotel on a disappointing island

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Terrence

Couple · Feb 2026

Great Value, Peaceful Setting, and Spectacular Beach

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Ekaterina

Solo Traveller · Feb 2026

Beautiful cozy hotel and amazing wild beach — I will definitely come back for diving!

via Nuitee

Amos

Solo Traveller · Jan 2026

Generally it was great , hands on manager and general manager . The staff very helpful and kind . Lovely .

Liked:The manager Riyad and his team was amazing , good hospitality .

Disliked:The out of yard smoking area . Would prefer to stand on the balcony and smoke .

via Nuitee