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 (complimentary half-hour group wind surf lesson per person per stay subject to weather conditions, minimum 4 persons per group; 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 - 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 Fresh Water 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. 

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. 

  • Booking Bonus: Book by 15 Feb '25 to receive up to 30% off the accommodation cost for travel between 20 Nov '25–31 Oct '27. Terms and conditions apply. Blackout dates apply. Any applicable offers have been calculated into the prices shown. Offers may not be combinable

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, windsurfing, kite boarding, sailing, water-skiing, 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 A relaxing getaway in the ocean

Dec 10, 2025 Sherpa06216770119

It was a lovely experience with Sun Siyam Iru Veli, we look forward to visit here again in our next holidays. Shuhaan from the front office, Manoj and Sho from the housekeeping took really good care of us.
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Dec 10, 2025 Michal P

a very nice and helpful person cleans everything nicely and thoroughly and refills the fridge SOHEL IS VERY GOOD CLEANER
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Nearly faultless stay in paradise!

Dec 10, 2025 taylerpaigeb Huddersfield, United Kingdom

We visited Iru Veli for 7 nights for our honeymoon, in early December. It was everything we wanted it to be and more - I could not recommend this hotel enough! The food is the best we have ever experienced at an all inclusive resort, as were the drinks. The menus are vast and cater to all different dietary needs - I am lactose intolerant and have… Read more
We visited Iru Veli for 7 nights for our honeymoon, in early December. It was everything we wanted it to be and more - I could not recommend this hotel enough! The food is the best we have ever experienced at an all inclusive resort, as were the drinks. The menus are vast and cater to all different dietary needs - I am lactose intolerant and have to limit gluten and I was spoilt for choice. Our room was absolutely beautiful, the outdoor bathrooms are gorgeous and having your own private pool with direct access to the beach is perfect if you’d prefer a quiet day in your own room rather than around the pool. Although even around the pools things never felt busy and there was no bed reserving you often get at other resorts. If you’re looking for attentive service, plenty to do but also a laid back, relaxed break, this is the place for you! The island is absolutely breathtaking. We enjoyed snorkelling in the coral reef, on the recommendation of Shakeeb and Hamood, and saw plenty of fish, reef sharks and sting rays! We also went on the Dolphin Cruise and were lucky enough to witness a large group of dolphins swimming around the boat. The staff really made the trip special too and we’d highly recommend this experience! Special shout outs go to: - Our Ambassador, Shakeeb (Shark) - he was so friendly, kind and attentive and always made sure he checked in on us and we had everything we needed. - Hamood from Grouper Grill - his kindness and humour absolutely made our stay!! The most attentive service and wonderful conversations! - Salgi from Chemistry Bar - every request always done with a smile on her face, we loved meeting her! - Mahesh from Aqua Orange - for greeting us with a smile and attentive service always during our breakfast and dinner services! - And so many more whose names we didn’t quite catch but definitely made an imprint on our experience. A couple of minor improvements/observations from our experience would be: - Drinks can take a long time to receive at the restaurants and chemistry bar. This was no reflection on the staff but did feel like there was maybe not enough people working to support the volume? - One member of staff at the Roma grill was quite rude about my dietary requirements. He told me there would be no flavour if I removed dairy - quite frankly I have no choice otherwise I’d be extremely ill! This was disappointing as other staff members were amazing, even making suggestions for alternatives (Hamood at Grouper Grill was particularly wonderful!). On the whole, we would like to wish everyone at Iru Veli a big thank you for making our stay special - we truly hope to return for another wonderful holiday with you in the future! Ben & Tayler (304) Read less
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Dec 10, 2025 mal1925

Sohel of the housekeeping staff has been amazing. Ever since we got here, the beach villa has been absolutely immaculate. Room. Bathroom. Decking. Everything extremely clean. Even to the evening turndown service, we leave for dinner, come back to the room re-tidied, bed turned down – anything to just make your life easier. Nothing is too much,… Read more
Sohel of the housekeeping staff has been amazing. Ever since we got here, the beach villa has been absolutely immaculate. Room. Bathroom. Decking. Everything extremely clean. Even to the evening turndown service, we leave for dinner, come back to the room re-tidied, bed turned down – anything to just make your life easier. Nothing is too much, mini bar restocked on time every day, waters refreshed with one large bottle placed in the fridge. Could genuinely not have asked for more! Thank you Shofel! Read less
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Dec 10, 2025 Djordje J

Fantastic resort, we went there as a couple with a baby. Staff was friendly, food was great. I would also like to say thank you to Sohel from Housekeeping that was dilligent and made our room clean and fresh every day. Also, our ambassador Naufal always helped us in timely matter about every inquire we had.