Velaa Private Island

The name of this private retreat, an elegant fusion of Maldivian culture with contemporary luxury, means “Turtle Island” in the local language – named after generations of sea turtles that have flocked here to nest and hatch. An island keeping a real privacy for its guests but at the same time versatile enough to provide number of first-class enjoyment opportunities. Located in the gorgeous Noonu Atoll, 187 kilometers north of Male', Velaa Private Island is an exceptional luxury retreat where guests are treated like royalty. Velaa Private Island is just under 20 hectares in size, around half a kilometer in either direction, providing both exclusivity and privacy. Velaa Private Island has been designed and curated with privacy and comfort as the guiding principles while allowing the Indian Ocean to take center stage. Each of the private retreats is built using local materials, combining contemporary flourishes with interiors designed for sensory exploration. Generous terraces and sultry gazebos are positioned to maximize shade, breeze, views and privacy, allowing for total immersion in nature.