Sun Siyam Vilu Reef

Maldives, Indian Ocean

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Aqua Villa with Pool
Aqua Villa with Pool
Aqua Villa with Pool
Beach Villa with Pool
Jacuzzi Deluxe Beach Villa
Jacuzzi Deluxe Beach Villa
Jacuzzi Deluxe Beach Villa
Beach Villa
Beach Villa
Reef Villa
Reef Villa
Wine Cellar
Whale shark experience
The Nautilus Bar
Cinema under the stars
Aqua Villa with Pool
Aqua Villa with Pool
Aqua Villa with Pool
Beach Villa with Pool
Jacuzzi Deluxe Beach Villa
Jacuzzi Deluxe Beach Villa
Jacuzzi Deluxe Beach Villa
Beach Villa
Beach Villa
Reef Villa
Reef Villa
Wine Cellar
Whale shark experience
The Nautilus Bar
Cinema under the stars

The hotel

Whether it's a honeymoon, anniversary, or you just need some time away as a couple, this is the place for a romantic, intimate, island getaway. Here you will find carefree, barefoot relaxation, whether it's in a beachfront villa with your outdoor sofa swing, or in an overwater villa where you can watch the beautiful sunsets. With one of the best house reefs in the Maldives, snorkel, dive and explore the rich and varied marine life. A couples spa massage and a complimentary sunset dolphin cruise will add that extra touch to make it a holiday to remember. Vilu Reef is also a great option for families with a complimentary kids club for children aged between 3 and 11. Whoever you're travelling with, you're sure to unwind in this boutique resort with only 103 villas giving you the option for as little or as much interaction with others as you like. If you do fancy a little more activity, complimentary non-motorised water sports are included, and there are excursions included too - visit a local island or hop on a dolphin sunset cruise. Come evening you'll be spoilt for choice when picking a restaurant, all of which are accompanied by stunning ocean views. Afterwards, watch a movie under the stars, enjoy some local music, or simply retreat to your villa to relax with a drink from the mini-bar. When the seaplane arrives to take you home, you won't want to leave this island paradise.

Amenities

  • Kayaking
  • Snorkelling
  • Tennis
  • Water Skiing
  • Yoga
  • Babysitting service
  • Kids Club
  • Bar
  • Evening Entertainment
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Internet Access
  • Restaurant

Where is it

Situated on Meedhuffushi Island in the South Nilandhe Atoll. Transfer time from Malé International Airport: 35 minutes by seaplane (remember to pack light for the seaplane transfer as luggage allowance is 20kg plus 5kg hand luggage, per person).

Hotel information

103 villas situated on the beach or overwater, all with complimentary WiFi access, safe, hairdryer, iron and ironing board, satellite TV, bathroom amenities, air-conditioning, bathrobe and slippers, fan, mini-bar, tea/coffee-making facilities, sun loungers, and separate bathtub and rain shower. The Deluxe Beach Villas feature an outdoor shower, and 1 king-size bed, in-built sofa bed, a spacious in-room closet, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children. 24-hour all-Inclusive includes: Breakfast at Aqua Restaurant - Lunch at Aqua, Well Done, or The Spice Restaurant - Daily afternoon tea - Dinner at Aqua, Well Done, or The Spice Restaurant - Snacks available at Positive Energy Bar from midnight until 7.30am - Unlimited soft drinks, tea and coffee; draught beer, selected spirits, house wine, and selection of cocktails (selected beverages available 24/7 from Positive Energy Bar) - Complimentary mini bar replenished once daily - One complimentary scheduled excursion from the choice of “Local Island Experience” or “Sunset Dolphin Cruise” per person per stay (bookable locally) -  Complimentary non-motorised water sports for one hour, per person, per -day -  Free usage of the lounge at the seaplane terminal on arrival - Special welcome with refreshing towels and homemade welcome drink served upon arrival at resort - 2 bottles of 1L water per villa per day, as well as tea/coffee facilities - Complimentary WiFi access - Access to recreation and fitness centre - Scheduled regular evening entertainment - Complimentary snorkelling equipment - Access to Turtle Kids Club for children 3-12 years.

Jacuzzi Deluxe Beach Villas feature a bathroom jacuzzi as well as outdoor shower, swinging sofa on the beach, and 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults, or 2 adults and 2 children.

Beach Villas with Pool are located on the beach with a private pool, swinging sofa on the beach, outdoor shower, and 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults, or 2 adults and 2 children.

Reef Villas are overwater villas featuring with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults.

Sunset Reef Villas are the same as above, facing in the direction of the sunset.

Water Villas with Pool are overwater villas featuring a private pool and overwater hammock, with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults.

Grand Water Villas with Pool feature a private infinity edge swimming pool on an oversized sun deck, ocean views and steps down to the lagoon. With 1 king-size bed, separate lounge area and a bathroom with separate shower, sleeping maximum 3 adults.

Two Bedroom Water Villa with Pool - situated at the end of the overwater jetty, features 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a large living room with dining area. Plus outside features a private pool, daybed, loungers and dining table.

The Aqua (International buffet restaurant with live cooking stations, open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner). The Nautilus (oceanfront cocktail bar with daily happy hour). The Spice (serving Italian cuisine for lunch, and Indian cuisine for dinner). The Well Done Restaurant (fresh local fish and seafood restaurant, open for lunch and dinner with weekly live music). Wine Cellar (wine tasting). Positive Energy Bar (poolside bar serving drinks and snacks throughout the day and night, open 24-hours).

Scheduled regular evening entertainment including DJ and karaoke nights, cinema under the stars, live music, and themed dinners.

Infinity pool. Gym. Spa*, beauty salon*, sauna, and steam room. Turtle kid’s club. Tennis. Badminton. Table tennis. Board games. Billiards. Private yoga classes*. Complimentary non-motorised water sports (for one hour per person, per day) including stand up paddle boarding, kayaking, and canoeing. SSI dive centre*. Snorkelling. Waterskiing*. Banana boat rides*. One complimentary scheduled excursion from the choice of “Local Island Experience” or “Sunset Dolphin Cruise” per person per stay (booked locally).

Complimentary WiFi access. Boutiques. Babysitting service*.

*Denotes local charge.

Please note: to ensure our customer's safety, we are unable to offer over water accommodation to children under the age of 12. 

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Holiday of a lifetime.

Jun 29, 2025 Gary S

Tharindu, our housekeeper has been fantastic, extremely friendly and could not do enough for us. All the island team deserve a mention. Everyone has been so friendly and helpful.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Pretty Island with lovely staff

Jun 29, 2025 Privatepyle-11 Scunthorpe, United Kingdom

We have just got back from a 2 week stay AI at Vilu Reef staying in a beach villa with pool. The island is very pretty, small and lush with a lovely lagoon and easy to get around. The snorkelling is very good and extremely accessible as the drop off is literally only 10 meters or so from the shore. The villa with pool was lovely, plenty of… Read more
We have just got back from a 2 week stay AI at Vilu Reef staying in a beach villa with pool. The island is very pretty, small and lush with a lovely lagoon and easy to get around. The snorkelling is very good and extremely accessible as the drop off is literally only 10 meters or so from the shore. The villa with pool was lovely, plenty of space with a good size pool and the gardens were very private and not overlooked. To be honest we couldn’t have asked for a nicer room (155) Our room attendant Sahib kept everything spotless and was helpful and friendly and the pool attendant cleaned the pool daily. The staff at the island were all so friendly and welcoming. Sun Siyam market this resort as a boutique hideaway perfect for two. During our visit there were quite a lot of kids and I would say it’s more a family friendly resort than a resort aimed at couples, it’s something to be aware of if you did want total peace as the buffet area and pool got a bit noisy at times due to the kids. I think if Sun Siyam want to market the resort as a boutique hideaway then they should look at making it adult only. If we had any constructive feedback it would be the food at the buffet restaurant wasn’t as good as some other resorts we have visited in terms of the quality of the food and the temperature of the food as it wasn’t very warm which seemed a bit odd. I had read other reviews pointing that out, I am unsure if it is done intentionally or whether the equipment needs upgrading. The food at the spice was good both for the Italian lunch and Indian food in the evening and Chef Kushal was always on hand checking how everything was and asking for any feedback, he was lovely. We did try the well done restaurant for lunch and evening meal but found the quality of the meat to be not that good, again the staff were super friendly. I have to point out the staff at the buffet were very good and a special mention to Vijay and Praveen who were both superb to deal with. Drinks service at both the positive energy bar and nautilus were again good and all staff were friendly and welcoming, thanks to Amith for the cocktail suggestions and Ranjith for bringing me my daily iced coffee. Another thing to point out on leaving the island we left the island on our seaplane at 13:45 for our return flight home at 21:05 so a little early and arrived at Male around 3pm so had approximately 6 hours wait at the airport but wasn’t given access to the lounge which was a tad poor service in my opinion. In conclusion we had a fab time at Vilu Reef, its beauty, great snorkelling with a very close drop off and it’s lovely staff being it’s plus points. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating A Truly Memorable Stay at Sun Aqua Vilu Reef

Jun 29, 2025 L365TYmohamedn Maldives

From the moment we arrived, everything at Sun Aqua Vilu Reef exceeded our expectations. We stayed in villa 411. The villa was stunning, clean, and perfectly located — waking up to the sound of the ocean was a dream come true. Special thanks to our island host Adhu, who took such great care of us throughout our stay. Also, a big thank you to TASH… Read more
From the moment we arrived, everything at Sun Aqua Vilu Reef exceeded our expectations. We stayed in villa 411. The villa was stunning, clean, and perfectly located — waking up to the sound of the ocean was a dream come true. Special thanks to our island host Adhu, who took such great care of us throughout our stay. Also, a big thank you to TASH and our villa attendant RAKESH for their warm hospitality and constant support — you truly made us feel at home. The food was delicious every single day, with a wonderful selection that kept things exciting. We want to especially mention the amazing F&B team — AMAAN, SUJITA, LAHFAAN, and ALI — each of them went above and beyond to make our dining experience special. Always smiling, attentive, and thoughtful! We also had a great time enjoying the water sports with HULAAM, who made the activities both fun and safe. From the attentive housekeeping to the personal touches throughout the resort, everything was perfect. We are leaving with hearts full of joy and unforgettable memories. Can’t wait to return again soon! Read less
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Jun 27, 2025 Wuzheng S

My favourite place I have ever travelled to. I love everything and everyone in this resort. Time flied so fast in this unforgettable journey.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating 🌴 An Amazing Stay at Vilu Reef! 🌴

Jun 27, 2025 petter H

We had a fantastic time at Vilu Reef! From the moment we arrived, we were warmly welcomed, and the entire stay was marked by incredibly friendly and service-minded staff – always helpful, kind, and professional. 🌅 The food was a real highlight – delicious, fresh, and beautifully presented with a great variety of both local and international… Read more
We had a fantastic time at Vilu Reef! From the moment we arrived, we were warmly welcomed, and the entire stay was marked by incredibly friendly and service-minded staff – always helpful, kind, and professional. 🌅 The food was a real highlight – delicious, fresh, and beautifully presented with a great variety of both local and international dishes. We especially enjoyed the themed evenings and the consistent high quality of every meal. 🏝️ The resort itself is stunning – peaceful, well-maintained, and set in a breathtaking location with crystal-clear waters. Our villa was comfortable, stylish, and perfect for a relaxing getaway. Special thanks to some of the wonderful staff who made our stay even more memorable: – Housekeepers Sahib and Rakesh for keeping everything spotless and welcoming, – From Aqua Bar: Chef Chaminda and Dilshan, who went the extra mile to meet all our needs, – Waiter Juri for the attentive and friendly service, – And the management team, who always made sure we didn’t miss anything. Last but not least, a heartfelt thank you to Simal, who was on standby 24/7 for any question that might pop up – always with a smile and a solution. We’re probably forgetting a few names, but honestly – every single member of the staff contributed to making our stay truly special. The warm and caring atmosphere was present in every encounter. We’re leaving with amazing memories and already looking forward to returning. Thank you to all at Vilu Reef – you truly made this a trip to remember! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Read less