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Drift Thelu Veliga Retreat

3.5 star property

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Hot stone massages, deep-tissue massages, body scrubs, facials
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

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Alif Dhaal Theluveliga, Theluveligaa, 20183
  • Dhangethi Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Bikini Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Maafushivaru Island Beach

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  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Villa, Beach View, Beachside

  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Drift Thelu Veliga Retreat

Beachfront, with full-service spa
At Drift Thelu Veliga Retreat, catch some rays at the beach, pamper yourself at the full-service spa or enjoy snorkelling.
Drift Thelu Veliga Retreat offers 30 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and espresso makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps).

Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with a deep soaking bath, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and telephones. Additionally, rooms include a safe and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include in-room massages.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, Drift Spa. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, facials and body scrubs. The spa is open daily.
During your stay at Drift Thelu Veliga Retreat, you're just a quick walk from Ari Atoll. Free WiFi in public areas, a full-service spa and a restaurant are available.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Continental breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Treat yourself to hot stone massages, body scrubs or facials at Drift Spa
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a porter and luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes kayaking
  • Steps from Ari Atoll and Dhangethi Beach
Drift Thelu Veliga Retreat offers its guests a full-service spa. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Spa services, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at Drift Thelu Veliga Retreat.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Theluveligaa hotel.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a continental breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
Drift Thelu Veliga Retreat has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

Arabic, English, French, German, Hindi, Korean, Russian

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 10 to 30 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Boat tours
  • Full-service spa
  • Kayaking
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Water sports equipment

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • On the beach
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • In-room massages
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Chef service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer via aeroplane and boat to the property; guests must contact the property at least 72 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
The additional fee (payable at the property) covers mandatory transfer fees for guests ages 13-17.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 6.00 per person, per night
  • Aeroplane and boat transfer per adult: USD 456.77 (return)
  • Additional fee for children (from 13 years old to 17 years old): USD 456.77 per person, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

The listed additional fee covers transfer fees for guests ages 13-17.

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 10 to 30 per person

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
To get to the property, guests need to transfer by aeroplane and boat. Transfers need to be confirmed by contacting the property at least 72 hours before travel on the number on the booking confirmation. The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM.
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Drift Thelu Veliga Retreat Hotel South Ari Atoll
Drift Thelu Veliga Retreat South Ari Atoll
Drift Thelu Veliga Retreat Hotel
Drift Thelu Veliga Retreat Theluveligaa
Drift Thelu Veliga Retreat Hotel Theluveligaa

Drift Thelu Veliga Retreat Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 1 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Julita

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Heaven on earth. Staff very friendly, professional and caring. Management and front desk very helpful and informative. Food very good -reasonable choice on the daily basis, even for picky eaters . Pure tranquility and proper retreat, away from hassle of modern life. Rustic style, authentic, elegant and beautiful. Amazing house reefs, even for not great swimmers, breathtaking lagoon .pure retreat .great for anyone who is searching for peace , while surrounded by nature. Most definitely highly recommend.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2024