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Velaa Private Island
Ultra-LuxuryBeach

Noonu Atoll, Maldives

47 villas, houses and residences; 18 over water
Opened 2013
Petr Kolář
Noonu Atoll, Maldives

Rooms & Suites

Velaa Private Island Rooms & Suites

Velaa’s collection spans 11 categories: four one-bedroom villas, two two-bedroom houses, four four-bedroom private residences and the boat-only one-bedroom Romantic Residence. Every listed category has a private pool, from 7 metres at Sunrise Water Pool Villa to 17 metres at the private residences. The house writes one-bedroom occupancy as “2+1” and the two-bedroom houses as “4+1” without defining whether the extra guest is an adult or child; confirm the exact occupancy and bedding for your party. The four-bedroom residences list 10 guests. Velaa does not publish category-level unit counts, crib or rollaway rules, accessibility specifications, smoking policy or pool-fencing details.

11 categories on the live list

Before you book a room

  • Treat “2+1” and “4+1” as undefined house notation. Ask Velaa to confirm who the extra place accommodates, the bed supplied and the maximum mix of adults and children.
  • Choose sunrise or sunset deliberately over water; both have lagoon steps, but Sunset Deluxe is larger and adds a bar and private wine fridge.
  • Velaa gives conflicting Kuredhi bedroom details and two different total sizes for Nirolhu. Have the house confirm the exact residence plan attached to your booking.
  • The Romantic Residence is reached only by boat. Build that transfer into every dining, spa and activity plan rather than treating it like a walkable jetty villa.

Category 1

Deluxe Beach Pool Villa

Beachfront with direct beach access · Official occupancy: 2+1

A one-bedroom beachfront villa with a separate living and entertainment room, convertible sofa, super-king bed and garden-framed infinity pool. The alfresco dining gazebo faces the ocean; Velaa lists a 9 m pool and an indoor rain shower with twin sinks.

313 m²
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • 9 m private pool
  • Convertible sofa
  • Alfresco dining gazebo
  • Direct beach access

Category 2

Beach Pool Villa

Beachfront within tropical gardens · Official occupancy: 2+1

The slightly smaller one-bedroom beach category pairs wall-to-wall glass and a super-king bed with direct sand access. Its enclosed garden atrium holds a soaking outdoor bath and waterfall shower, while the ocean side has an 8 m infinity pool and dining gazebo.

287 m²
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • 8 m private pool
  • Outdoor bath
  • Waterfall shower
  • Direct beach access

Category 3

Sunset Deluxe Water Pool Villa

Overwater, sunset-facing · Official occupancy: 2+1

A sunset-facing overwater villa with a separate living room, glass-floor viewing window, bar and private wine fridge. Privacy sails screen the 9 m infinity pool and alfresco dining deck; steps descend directly into the lagoon from the terrace.

245 m²
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • 9 m private pool
  • Glass-floor viewing window
  • Private wine fridge
  • Lagoon steps

Category 4

Sunrise Water Pool Villa

Overwater, sunrise-facing on the extended jetty · Official occupancy: 2+1

The sunrise overwater category has a super-king bedroom and separate living room with a glass-floor viewing window and convertible sofa. Outside are a 7 m infinity pool, alfresco dining space, gazebo daybed and direct steps into the lagoon.

223 m²
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • 7 m private pool
  • Convertible sofa
  • Glass-floor viewing window
  • Lagoon steps

Category 5

Ocean Pool House

Overwater at the tip of the island · Official occupancy: 4+1

A two-bedroom overwater house with two super-king rooms, a separate living and dining room, kitchenette, wine bar and private wine fridge. The deck carries an 11 m infinity pool, lagoon steps and two gazebos—one with a sunken hot tub and one with a daybed.

493 m²
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • 11 m infinity pool
  • Kitchenette
  • Private wine fridge
  • Sunken hot tub

Category 6

Beach Pool House

Beachfront · Official occupancy: 4+1

Velaa positions this as the family beach house: two detached ensuite bedroom villas join through a large living room with kitchenette and wine bar. Its 10 m infinity pool has a deeper adult section and a separate shallow children’s wading area.

581 m²
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • 10 m infinity pool
  • Children’s wading area
  • Kitchenette
  • Beachfront terrace

Category 7

Nika Private Residence

Ocean-facing bedrooms and private beach · Official occupancy: 10 guests

A Patricia Urquiola-interior four-bedroom residence with private beach, fully equipped kitchen and separate butler entrance. Velaa lists a 17 m pool, private gym, spa room and a separate Jacuzzi; it also calls one terrace “expansive 38 m²,” an unexpected figure beside the much larger total residence size.

1,324 m²
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 4 bathrooms
  • 17 m private pool
  • Private gym
  • Spa room
  • Butler entrance

Category 8

Kuredhi Private Residence

Beachfront · Official occupancy: 10 guests

A Winch Design residence listed with four bedrooms, four bathrooms, a 17 m pool and private gym. Velaa’s highlights unexpectedly describe only two master bedrooms and a convertible sofa, and omit the gym; confirm which layout applies to your booking. A paddling pool, 5 m black-marble dining table, butler kitchen and beachfront gazebo are also printed.

1,324 m²
  • Listed as 4 bedrooms
  • 4 bathrooms
  • 17 m private pool
  • Paddling pool
  • Private gym listed by Velaa
  • Butler kitchen

Category 9

Funa Private Residence

Four ocean-view bedrooms and private beach · Official occupancy: 10 guests

A four-bedroom residence arranged around two terraces, an infinity pool and courtyard, with twin gazebos and its own private beach. Velaa lists a 17 m pool, gym, spa room and separate Jacuzzi and—like Nika—describes a 38 m² terrace without explaining whether that figure covers only one sub-area.

1,324 m²
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 4 bathrooms
  • 17 m private pool
  • Private gym
  • Spa room
  • Separate Jacuzzi

Category 10

Nirolhu Private Residence

Four ocean-facing bedrooms and private beach · Official occupancy: 10 guests

A four-bedroom private residence with two terraces, courtyard, 17 m pool, gym and hammam or spa room. Its large gazebo includes a pool table, outdoor cinema, sofas, butler kitchen and wine bar. Velaa lists 1,324 m² in the accommodation summary but 1,350 m² of usable interior and exterior space in the detailed description; ask which measurement applies.

Velaa lists 1,324 m²; detailed description says 1,350 m²
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 4 bathrooms
  • 17 m private pool
  • Private gym
  • Hammam/spa room
  • Outdoor cinema

Category 11

The Romantic Residence

Secluded lagoon residence · Official occupancy: 2+1

A one-bedroom lagoon residence accessible only by boat, also called the “Romantic Pool Residence” in other official copy. It has a super-king bed, personal gym, spa-treatment room and kitchen, plus a 17 m pool, Jacuzzi, sunken outdoor bath, lagoon steps and a floating-jetty dining gazebo where a private chef and butler can potentially be arranged.

598 m²
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • 17 m private pool
  • Boat-only access
  • Private gym
  • Spa-treatment room

Velaa Private Island rooms FAQ

How many accommodation categories does Velaa currently list?
Velaa lists 11 categories: four one-bedroom villas, two two-bedroom houses, four four-bedroom residences and The Romantic Residence.
Does every Velaa villa or residence have a private pool?
Yes. Every category in Velaa’s current collection includes a private pool, with stated lengths ranging from 7 metres to 17 metres.
What do the 2+1 and 4+1 occupancy labels mean?
Velaa prints those labels but does not define whether the additional place is for an adult or child. Confirm occupancy, bedding and child arrangements in writing.
Which category is best set up for a family with young children?
The Beach Pool House is explicitly described as family-oriented and its pool has a shallow children’s wading area alongside the deeper adult section.
Is The Romantic Residence connected to the island by a jetty?
No. Velaa describes this one-bedroom lagoon residence as accessible only by boat, so movements need to be coordinated with the house.
Why are two sizes shown for Nirolhu Private Residence?
Velaa lists 1,324 m² in the accommodation summary but 1,350 m² of usable interior and exterior space in the detailed description. The house should reconcile the difference.

Reviewed by Hotel Flock · Last updated August 2026