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 by 10 Oct '25 to receive up to 25% off the accommodation cost between 05 Aug '25–25 Dec'26.
Plus, two children age between 2 and 11.99 years of age, stay free between 13 Apr–31 Oct '26 .
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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Amazing hotel with brilliant staff
Sep 2, 2025Valeriya K
We chose Varu by Atmosphere for our holiday again and that was definitely the best decision. The hotel, restaurants, activites are of course very nice here, but what makes this place very special is PEOPLE! All the staff are kind, outgoing and everyday they do everything to make their guests happy! The hospitality is 1000/10. Thank you so mich,…
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We chose Varu by Atmosphere for our holiday again and that was definitely the best decision. The hotel, restaurants, activites are of course very nice here, but what makes this place very special is PEOPLE! All the staff are kind, outgoing and everyday they do everything to make their guests happy! The hospitality is 1000/10. Thank you so mich, Varu team, you are the best of the best.
We can’t imagine our holiday without Varu! ❤️
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Just book it, don't doubt!
Sep 2, 2025galdin2016Keerbergen, Belgium
We just spent 4 amazing days at the Varu Resort! What a fantastic place!
Everything from the beginning until the end was superb!
The staff - at the restaurants, at the dive club, at the sports club - all so very polite, accommodating and friendly! Nothing that we asked was too much!
The accommodation - a small island with everything at a…
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We just spent 4 amazing days at the Varu Resort! What a fantastic place!
Everything from the beginning until the end was superb!
The staff - at the restaurants, at the dive club, at the sports club - all so very polite, accommodating and friendly! Nothing that we asked was too much!
The accommodation - a small island with everything at a 5-10min walking distance and yet we never felt it was really crowded. We had the family beach villa which fit our three kids on one side and us on the other, with a total of 4 showers, 2 baths, 2 toilets and plenty of space. The housekeeping came 2 times per day - our villa was kept super neat by Somon (thank you for entertaining the kids with all the towel animals!!)
The activities - we enjoyed some sports classes and snorkeling which were all great! Thanks to AJ for the top snorkeling with turtles and sharks as well as uncountable number of fish species! Thanks also to Keshab for keeping us fit with your functional training and yoga, we really enjoyed it!
The restaurants - an exceptional variety of food at the buffet restaurant Lime&Chili - with every day a mix of Asian and Western cuisine. We could have stayed way longer and not have tried all the available tastes! Thanks to Chhaya and all her colleagues for taking such good care of us during every meal!
The BayRouge bar is also an absolute gem!
We would love to come back soon!
P.S. Make sure to try the lip balm from the bathroom amenities - my daughter and I loved it!
Note: Booking for at least 4 nights will provide you with more included activities and 2 times dinner at the a la carte restaurants.
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Amazing Varu
Aug 31, 2025Ming Yat A
Thank you Varu Team, wonderful hospitality every staffs are very kind and helpful, providing us with an amazing experience.
Especially thank you Firey who well take care of us during the days and also Chef Jake Tan who prepared wonderful food for us.
We would come again
Magical place
Aug 30, 2025Rene CBirmingham, Alabama
My husband and I came to the Maldives from Alabama, USA for our 25th anniversary. We had such an amazing time. The staff was amazing and made us feel so special. HUGE thanks to Mary
Amazing
Aug 30, 2025Jose Victor M
Hemant had huge attention with us, incredible taste of food, excellent wine!
Everything was amazing, best dinner i have had in Varu
Amazing hotel with brilliant staff