Sun Siyam Iru Veli

Maldives, Indian Ocean

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The hotel

Enjoy new realms of relaxation at this 24-Hours All Inclusive Maldivian paradise, where dolphins swim past daily and every villa has its own freshwater pool. Set within its own lagoon, prepare to unwind with views of the tranquil clear waters from your spot on the warm, pristine sands. From morning coffee at Chemistry and complimentary shisha (per day) at the Fresh Water Bar, to themed buffets at Aqua Orange, there’s plenty of places to enjoy a delicious meal. There are also activities galore, with water sports, weekly pool parties and an exquisite overwater spa to indulge in, as well as all-day entertainment for the little ones at Turtle Kidz Club. Villas are bright and airy, and with a range to choose from there's bound to be something that perfectly fits your needs.

Amenities

  • Tennis
  • Kids Club
  • Anniversary and special occasions
  • Honeymoon
  • Bar
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Internet Access
  • Restaurant
  • Spa
  • Swimming Pool
  • Beachfront location

Where is it

Set within its own lagoon in South Nilandhe Atoll. Transfer time from Malé International Airport: 40 minutes by seaplane transfer (remember to pack light for the seaplane transfer as luggage allowance is 20kg plus 5kg hand luggage, per person).

Hotel information

All rooms feature complimentary WiFi, flat screen TVs with generous line-up of channels, fully stocked mini-bar, room service*, twice-daily housekeeping, tea/coffee facilities, personal safe, iron and ironing board, luxury bathroom amenities, air conditioning and ceiling fan. Beach Villa with Pool rooms are located right on the beach, with floor-to-ceiling glass doors, outdoor bathroom, large sundeck, private pool, and direct access to the beach. Sleeping maximum 3 adults, or 2 adults and 2 children.


24 Hours All Inclusive Dine Around Inclusions: 

- Buffet breakfast at Aqua Orange 

- Lunch - dine around option (buffet at Aqua Orange or Grouper Grill or selection of pizza, salad and light snacks at Chemistry or Fresh Water Bar)

- Afternoon tea at Chemistry Bar

- Dinner - dine around option (buffet at Aqua Orange, alfresco dining by the beach side at Grouper Grill, or exotic flavours at Roma). Includes 3-course set menu options at Grouper Grill and Roma.  

- Unlimited selected beverages available 24-hours (wines from renowned vineyards around the world, champagne and sparkling wine, unlimited international beers, selection of branded spirits and whiskeys, selection of signature and international cocktails and mocktails, fresh juices based on availability, fruit juices canned and packaged, soft drinks, water, coffee, tea, iced coffee, bottled water and more) 

- Complimentary mini-bar replenished once per day on a regular basis with wine, beer, snacks, soft drinks, soda water, canned iced coffee/iced tea and still water 

- 3 complimentary excursions (local island excursion, Lucky Dolphin Sunset Cruise, guided snorkelling) 

- Non-motorised watersports - free of charge snorkelling equipment; use of kayaks, stand-up paddle boards, and paddle boats) 

- Spa credit (USD 100 per adult per stay to be used for your spa treatment as an alternative to diving) with a choice of treatment from a tailor-made menu. Advance booking required OR Diving credit (up to 3 complimentary dives per person per week as an alternative to spa credit. Guests must have a valid diving license and medical records, as per diving regulations. Boat charges and equipment fees applicable) 

- Meet and greet at Velana International Airport, assistance with transfer and international flights, complimentary VIP access to lounge at seaplane terminal (arrivals only) 

- Special welcome with refreshing towels and sparkling wine (non-alcoholic beverages available upon request)

- 2 bottles of water per suite per day (non-carbonated house brand) as well as tea/coffee facilities 

- One complimentary shisha per suite per day at Chemistry Bar only 

- Free WiFi in main public areas and all villas 

- Access to recreation and fitness centre (including indoor and outdoor activities such as tennis, table tennis and other table games) 

- Regular scheduled entertainment 

- Access to kids club for children aged between 3-12 yearsPlease note: departure day includes breakfast and beverages only. 

Please note: Meal plan inclusions are defined by the hotel and are subject to change at any time without notice.

Room upgrades

Family Beach Villas with Pool are spacious and inviting, with sunrise views, floor-to-ceiling glass doors and an outdoor bathroom. There’s a large sundeck, your own stretch of beach and a private pool, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.

Grand Beach Villa with Pool are split-level with a bedroom and lounge with high ceilings, a king-size bed, comfy sofa, mood lighting and floor-to-ceiling glass doors leading to the fully-furnished terrace. Steps away from the beach, with a secluded walled courtyard hosting an outdoor bathroom, private pool, and oversized daybed and loungers. Sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.

Beach Residence with Pool are set over two floors, with a large lounge and expansive terrace with daybeds, loungers and a dining area. Upstairs, the bedroom has elevated lagoon views. A spectacular outdoor bathroom leads to a private pool and chill out deck. Sleeping maximum 4 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.

Two Bedroom Beach Residence with Pool with two bedrooms and a flexibly designed living area. Positioned for privacy and spectacular sunrises, with an outdoor deck and large outdoor pool. Sleeping maximum 6 adults or 4 adults and 2 children.

Ocean Villa with Pool are overwater villas with a contemporary design and lots of natural light, with a king-size bedroom, spacious bathroom with freestanding tub and separate rain shower, and furnished outdoor deck with steps down to the lagoon, and a private plunge pool. Sleeping maximum 3 adults.

Dolphin Ocean Villa with Pool are perfectly positioned for watching dolphins swim past every day, with an outdoor terrace, plunge pool and plenty of space to relax, as well as your own stretch of sand built into the deck. Sleeping maximum 3 adults.

Ocean Residence with Pool with a spacious and flexible layout that makes it well suited to both couples and families. With an oversized deck, separate lounge and dining area, an expansive deck and a private pool with uninterrupted views of the lagoon and Indian Ocean. Sleeping maximum 4 adults.

Two Bedroom Ocean Residence with Pool are positioned over the lagoon, with cathedral ceilings, a comfortable lounge and dining room, an outside deck with breathtaking infinity pool, and two king-size bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, sleeping maximum 6 adults.

  • Booking Bonus: Book now to receive a complimentary floating breakfast, once per stay between 23 Apr '24–31 Oct'26. 

    Terms and conditions apply. Any applicable offers have been calculated into the prices shown. Offers may not be combinable. Blackout dates apply. 

Chemistry (morning coffee, cocktails and nightcaps, open 24-hours). Aqua Orange (casual buffet with special theme nights). Grouper Grill (fresh fish, seafood, steaks and more with open kitchen). Fresh Water (adults only - classic lunchtime bites, signature cocktails). Roma (Mediterranean classics and comfort food). Wine Cellar* (rare vintages and exclusive tastings). Teppanyaki (Japanese-inspired dining experience) Dine by design* (destination dining occasions designed to wow).

Evening entertainment including White Beach Party, live DJ nights and Maldivian Cultural Shows.

Infinity pool. Ocean Spa* with eight pavilions over the lagoon. Fitness centre. SSI dive centre*. Water sports including kayaking, SUP, kite boarding*, sailing*, fun tubes* and fishing*. Great House Reef, great for snorkelling. Weekly pool party. Tennis courts. Beach Volleyball. Billiards. Turtle Kids Club (ages 3-11 years) with all-day activities. Fishing and island tours*.

WiFi. In-room safe. Room 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 Perfect vacation with amazing Iru Veli staff

Apr 8, 2026 Seaside66174174804 Ebreichsdorf, Austria

We ( 2adults, no kids) stayed at Sun Siyam Iru Veli in March 2026 for 17 nights. It was a wonderful and super perfect vacation with the outstanding and amazing staff of Iru Veli. After many vacations in the Maledives I have to mention that our ambassador Shakeeb is the best we ever had. He tried to make everything possible and surprised us every… Read more
We ( 2adults, no kids) stayed at Sun Siyam Iru Veli in March 2026 for 17 nights. It was a wonderful and super perfect vacation with the outstanding and amazing staff of Iru Veli. After many vacations in the Maledives I have to mention that our ambassador Shakeeb is the best we ever had. He tried to make everything possible and surprised us every day. In the beginning he was our ambassador but at the end he was our friend. Shakeeb we are very thankful to meet you…you are an exceptional human being with a great heart and dedicated to everything what you are doing. We stayed in the beach pool villa #243 (sunrise side, 3 nights) and #208 (sunset side). Both villas have the same good large size and both villas are in good condition. We loved the outside open air bath room. Manoj has done our houskeeping. Room was super clean and every evening we got a fancy towel sculture on our bed. Manoj was a sunshine and kept our villa perfect clean and kept our fridge fully filled wth nice drinks. Beach on the sunset side is like a dream (powder white sand), large and perfect for swimming (but not for snorkeling). Sunrise side is not our favorite side because of the black wave breakers in the water. Snorkeling is better on the sunrise side. Compared to other Maledivian islands we found this snorkeling area at Iru veli not really good and small. Hopefully the reef is recovering. We went several times diving. All dive spots where really good with super nice walls, reefs and caves. Big thank to Miranda and her team, she took care of our dives and was giving us good tips what we can do. Our dive guide Shamoo was taking care of us during our dives and explained us a lot of the dives/reef/animals. We felt everytime very safe and had big fun with Shamoo and the team of the dive boat. Due to different reasons the main restaurant Aqua Orange was closed for dinner for the whole week (only opened one day per week for Maledivian Roots Dinner). Management was really helpful and made it possible that we got every evening an wonderful and super tasty dinner at restaurant Roma. Every evening we where surprised by the chief cook Damith and Pathmashri with different curries and other maledivian/sri lankan dishes. These super delightful dinners with amazing food made our vacation extraordinary. At Roma restaurant Dhilsan took care about us every evening. This was a 6 star service done with a big heart. Dhilsan is highly dedicated to his job and it was our pleasure to talk with him every day. Dhilsan is really an outstanding person whom you maybe meet only once in your lifetime. Every day we enjoyed the sunset at the adult bar Freshwater. Sheilish created super tasty cocktails for us and took care of us. We also joined the Teppanyaki dinner with the funny cook Ray. Ray is also a really good singer. Lobster barbecue dinner at the beach with live music was also a nice event what we can recommend. Overall we had a perfect vacation at Iru veli and the the team of Iru Veli made it outstanding and special for us. We definitely recommend everyone to go there. Read less
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Apr 6, 2026 Steven H

Excellent resort. Very helpful and friendly staff particularly Naazish. Peaceful and relaxing. Room cleaned twice daily. Great food. Snorkelling was superb. 10/10 Extra time spent due to Middle East War but every effort was made to help.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Truly Paradise!!

Apr 4, 2026 J3564EBveronicag London, United Kingdom

We had 11 glorious night at this wonderful resort, the location was perfect with crystal clear waters, the atmosphere was perfect having live music/singing and a DJ/Disco in the evenings. The view from the room of the sea was second to none, all areas of the resort was clean, room was kept spotless by Uzzal who ran our bath filled with petals and… Read more
We had 11 glorious night at this wonderful resort, the location was perfect with crystal clear waters, the atmosphere was perfect having live music/singing and a DJ/Disco in the evenings. The view from the room of the sea was second to none, all areas of the resort was clean, room was kept spotless by Uzzal who ran our bath filled with petals and gave us extras of everything we needed. Shuhaan, our Ambassador was very attentive and catered to all our needs including bringing us gifts from his native island in the Maldives. Although, this is a family friendly resort, we felt as a couple that there were lots of areas to eat and drink that were 'adults only' therefore we were undisturbed by families and their small children. Sun Siyam Iru Veli has all the amenities, there is no need to go to the mainland, go shopping and do anything else than what you want to do and if that is to relax, which is what we wanted, this was the place. We also visiting the Spa and got our treatment on two occasions and Ambika and team are true professionals, best massage we've had to date. I would definately return to this resort. Read less
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Mar 31, 2026 E4867CMramonam

Our stay at Sun Siyam Iru Veli was nothing short of exceptional. From the moment we arrived, everything felt perfectly designed for comfort and relaxation. The resort itself is stunning—crystal-clear waters, breathtaking landscapes, beautifully designed villas, and an atmosphere that truly feels like paradise. The cleanliness throughout the… Read more
Our stay at Sun Siyam Iru Veli was nothing short of exceptional. From the moment we arrived, everything felt perfectly designed for comfort and relaxation. The resort itself is stunning—crystal-clear waters, breathtaking landscapes, beautifully designed villas, and an atmosphere that truly feels like paradise. The cleanliness throughout the resort was impeccable, and the staff were simply outstanding—always friendly, attentive, and ready to make our stay as pleasant as possible. Their professionalism and genuine care truly stood out. What made our experience even more special was our ambassador, Adam, who went above and beyond to ensure every detail of our stay was flawless. He was always attentive, kind, and incredibly professional. His warm attitude and dedication truly elevated our entire experience. Every moment felt effortless and memorable, and we left with not only amazing memories but also a deep appreciation for the outstanding hospitality. I also highly recommend going to the sandbank—it is absolutely superb and a must-see experience. We would absolutely return and highly recommend this resort to anyone looking for a luxurious and unforgettable getaway. Read less
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Mar 28, 2026 Andyreed123 Worcester, United Kingdom

This was the first time we have been to the Maldives and it won’t be the last. Seaplane took 35 minutes then a 5 min boat ride. We were then shown to our room by our ambassador Shakeeb which was an ocean villa room 616 which was quite big, views wonderful with our own pool. Breakfast ,lunch and dinner at the Aqua Orange was self service and a full… Read more
This was the first time we have been to the Maldives and it won’t be the last. Seaplane took 35 minutes then a 5 min boat ride. We were then shown to our room by our ambassador Shakeeb which was an ocean villa room 616 which was quite big, views wonderful with our own pool. Breakfast ,lunch and dinner at the Aqua Orange was self service and a full variety of dishes. Grouper grill and Roma which was included in the package you could not fault. We paid for the Lobster BBQ and Teppanyaki , the BBQ which was all set up on the beach and the food was excellent, and so was the Teppanyaki . On the last night we paid for the ‘Dine by Design’ it was expensive but what a wonderful night, a private table on the beach with two members of staff , one cook and one waiter and they set up a cooking station a few yards away. I want to make a special thank you to our ambassador Shakeeb who was excellent and too Muna who served us at breakfast every morning. Read less