VARU by Atmosphere

Maldives, Indian Ocean

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The hotel

Imagine this - waking up in a private piece of paradise in the Indian Ocean, surrounded by palm trees and soft white sand. You don't need to imagine that when you're at VARU. But it's not just about spending your days relaxing in the warm sun by the pool or on the beach, you can spend your days trying out the action-filled water sports, snorkelling on the two included excursions per day you can take a dive and see the wonderful sea life as many times as you like. All of that is topped off with a choice of 4 restaurants including 3 fine dining options, such as Kaage the award winning Maldivian restaurant, NU serving Mediterranean Sea Food and Charcoal Beach Grill all part of the plan based on length of stay, plus luxury spa treatments included based on length of stay and more. And that's before you step into your own private villa, complete with your own pool if you wish. Staying with the family, then upgrade to one of the magnificent Majlis Residences, complete with 3 bedrooms and private pool and garden.

Amenities

  • Snorkelling
  • Tennis
  • Windsurfing
  • Babysitting service
  • Honeymoon
  • Bar
  • Internet Access
  • No Smoking
  • Restaurant
  • Room Service
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Swimming Pool

Where is it

Situated in North Male Atoll. Complimentary speedboat transfer time from Male International airport: 40 minutes, operating 24-hours a day, 7 days a week.

Hotel information

108 villas and suites, all with private terrace, TV, bathrobes and slippers, beach bag, complimentary WiFi access, mini-bar and wine fridge (replenished daily), and tea/coffee-making facilities. Beach Villas are 75sqm and are located overlooking the beach, with an open-air bathroom, and 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 3 people.

VARU Plan includes: breakfast, lunch and dinner. Premium brands of spirits, beer, cocktails and wines at Bay Rouge, Lime & Chili, and three speciality restaurants: Charcoal, Nü and Kaagé. Champagne welcome drink on arrival. In-villa mini-bar stocked with beer, soft beverages, and a selection of snacks as well as an exclusive wine chiller – replenished daily. Gala dinners every Friday at Lime & Chilli with food, cocktails and beverages, and live entertainment. Themed brunches and live cooking stations. Full access to the Sports and Recreation Centre, with weekly activities including yoga and pilates. Complimentary use of non-motorized water sports, snorkelling equipment, and two snorkelling excursions daily (on pre-registration basis, weather permitting). Complimentary excursion (sunset cruise or stargazing cruise) and sunset fishing trip (once per stay, for stays of four or more nights only, terms and conditions apply). One complimentary 45-minute spa treatment (applicable for adults over the age of 15 years only, only valid on stays of four or more nights). 20% discount on first two regular dives (on pre-registration basis, weather permitting). 

Please note: dining in the speciality restaurants is dependent on the length of stay. For a stay of 3 nights: one meal per stay, 4-5 nights: two meals per stay, 6-7 nights: three meals, and 8-10 nights: four meals per stay. 

Please note: all-inclusive ceases at 11am on the day of departure.


Room upgrades

Beach Villas with Pool are 90sqm and are on the beachfront, with a private pool on the verandah, an open-air bathroom and 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 3 people.

Water Villas are 93sqm and are located on the water with steps down into the lagoon, a glass-enclosed rain shower and bathtub with views of the lagoon, and 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Water Villas with Pool are as above, but have a 10 square metre private pool on the deck, with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Two Bedroom Beach Villas are located near the Lime & Chili Restaurant, just steps away the beach. Ideal for families with 2 king-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults and 2 children or 3 adults and 3 children, or 2 adults and 4 children.

Two Bedroom Beach Villas with Pool are 170sqm and are on the beachfront, with a private beach garden, a private pool on the verandah, an open-air bathroom and 2 king-size beds, sleeping 4 adults and 2 children or 3 adults and 3 children, or 2 adults and 4 children.

Water Suite with Pool is 155sqm and is located on the water at the end of a wooden jetty with uninterrupted sunset views, with steps down into the lagoon, private pool on the deck, glass-enclosed rain shower and bathtub with views of the lagoon, and 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Majlis Residences - secluded suites with easy beach access, offer 2 bedrooms, a master bedroom on the first floor and another on the ground floor, a private terrace with 45-metre private plunge pool, separate living and dining room and mini-library, two bathrooms, and 2 king-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults and 2 children, or 3 adults and 3 children, or 2 adults and 4 children.

  • Booking Bonus: Book 4 nights or more in either a 2 Bedroom Beach Villa, 2 Bedroom Beach Villa with Pool or Majlis Residence by 31 May '25 and up to two children under 12 will go free for stays completed between 27 Apr - 9 July '25 or 1 Sep - 17 Oct '25.  Terms and conditions apply. Any applicable offers have been calculated into the prices shown. Offers may not be combinable. Blackout dates apply. Applicable to certain room types only. 
  • Booking Bonus: Book 4 nights or more by 31 Aug '25 to receive up to 15% off the accommodation cost for stays between 5 Jan '26 - 31 Mar '27.  Terms and conditions apply. Any applicable offers have been calculated into the prices shown. Offers may not be combinable. Blackout dates apply. 

LIME & CHILI (International buffet restaurant with live cooking stations, open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner), NÜ (over-water à la carte Mediterranean seafood restaurant, open for lunch on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Dinner every day except Friday), CHARCOAL (à la carte beach grill, open for dinner every day except Friday), KAAGÉ (Maldivian cuisine, open for lunch on Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday, and dinner every day except Friday), BAY ROUGE (pool bar open for drinks throughout the day, serving snacks daily from 4.00pm-6.00pm).

Daily DJ music or live entertainment. Engaging events organised on a weekly or seasonal basis. Indian Ocean Gala Dinner every Friday, and themed brunch on Tuesdays with live music and performances. 

Outdoor swimming pool. ELENA over-water spa* with a range of treatments*, single use steam sauna pod, saltwater infinity pool, salon, and relaxation area. Air-conditioned gym. Yoga. Pilates. Snorkelling, windsurfing (guests must clear a windsurfing competence check), kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding, sailing, and water bikes. Motorised water sports*. PADI certified scuba diving*. Tennis court, beach volleyball, badminton, table tennis (floodlighting*), billiards. On The Move Kids Club. 

Complimentary WiFi access. Concierge. 

*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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May 14, 2025 毓雯 巫

非常好,環境好員工都很友善,房間整潔都非常棒!!! Awesome,All staff in the island are friendly,and the environment is great,you can really relax on this island,and you can have many experience here. If I have more vacation,I would like to live more than 4 days.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Amazing Honeymoon !

May 14, 2025 Vacation33434966944

We had an absolutely perfect honeymoon stay at VARU! Everything was just flawless from start to finish. A special thank you to Mazey for the warm and thoughtful welcome — it really made us feel at home. And a big shoutout to Malek, who took incredible care of our room every single day. The attention to detail and cleanliness were exceptional.… Read more
We had an absolutely perfect honeymoon stay at VARU! Everything was just flawless from start to finish. A special thank you to Mazey for the warm and thoughtful welcome — it really made us feel at home. And a big shoutout to Malek, who took incredible care of our room every single day. The attention to detail and cleanliness were exceptional. We're so happy we chose VARU for our honeymoon – it exceeded all our expectations. Thank you for making this trip so memorable! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Amazing stay. Hospitable staff. Great management. Excellent service at every hour. Exceptional food.

May 13, 2025 satashree n Kolkata (Calcutta), India

At Varu by Atmosphere, you will get whatever you desire. The management is too kind and generous. From the laundry to providing clean sheets and towels everyday, there is no room for complain for the service. Each and every staff is courteous and hospitable. Apart from the cleanliness, the property is a relaxing retreat. Must try with your spouse.… Read more
At Varu by Atmosphere, you will get whatever you desire. The management is too kind and generous. From the laundry to providing clean sheets and towels everyday, there is no room for complain for the service. Each and every staff is courteous and hospitable. Apart from the cleanliness, the property is a relaxing retreat. Must try with your spouse. Overall a nice relaxing stay! Read less
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May 12, 2025 jgabris56 Mende, Hungary

That was our second trip to VARU. This time we brought our family as well. We loved every minute of the stay, so did our children. We are planning our next trip in January already. Do I need to say anything more about this place? We love that special energy that radiates from the place and the people of VARU.
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May 12, 2025 Kesh A

An amazing resort with amazing staff and facilities. Welcomed by drums and friendly staff your trip starts off how it ends, with a smile on your face. Aziza was very welcoming and was our personal go to representative from the resort. Anything we needed or had questions about she was happy to assist and was quick to respond. She assisted us in… Read more
An amazing resort with amazing staff and facilities. Welcomed by drums and friendly staff your trip starts off how it ends, with a smile on your face. Aziza was very welcoming and was our personal go to representative from the resort. Anything we needed or had questions about she was happy to assist and was quick to respond. She assisted us in booking in all our activities and sessions. Chhaya was really friendly and helpful in lime & chilli & hats off to Gurpreet who is one of the su chefs in the resort. He came out and introduced himself personally and even offered to cater to any specific requirements if needed. All the staff in the dive centre were extremely knowledgeable about the marine life around the resort and in the maldives and were happy to go into detail if you had any questions. Our final dinner was at the local Maldivian restaurant on the resort and this was an experience to remember. They start by offering you a local drink followed by a short video about the Maldives & its cuisine. After this there is a 4 course meal sampling a range of different local delicacies. The Varu Plan is a really good all inclusive plan offering a range of food, drinks, massage and a number of experiences. There are also plenty of additional things to do at an extra cost. Would definitely recommend Varu to anyone thinking about visiting the Maldives. Read less