Overview

Situated on the North Male Atoll, Banyan Tree Maldives Vabbinfaru features elegant villas encircled by a white sand beach in the clear crystal waters of the Indian Ocean. Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru is an intimate and eco-sensitive award winning resort just 20 minutes by speedboat from Male International airport.

Enjoy the best of Maldives on land and in the water as Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru offers up the best of all worlds including one of the best house reefs in the Maldives that is easily accessible from your villa.

Accomodation

Encircled by a white powdery beach, 48 elegantly rustic villas are nestled on a coral atoll in the Indian Ocean. Every air-conditioned villa has one bedroom with an open terrace, four-poster king-sized bed, recessed sitting area, daybed, open-air jet pool and private sundeck.

Oceanview Villa

The Oceanview Villa delivers unparalleled privacy with its very own open-air jet pool on a wooden patio. Immerse yourself in the bubbling waters of the jet pool and feel the tension seep away from your body as you drift off in a luxurious king sized bed to the sound of waves lapping on the picture-perfect shores. With a total 200sqm, your sampler experience won't be anything but luxe.

Deluxe Oceanview Villa

The Deluxe Oceanview Villa invites you to relish the heavenly tranquility of an enchanting garden from your own pavilion. The secluded garden setting of this category is treasured for its generous space measuring 200sqm, privacy and shady greenery. The beach peeps through the leaves and entices you to soak up a golden tan; laze around and see your footsteps disappear in the sand as the winds blow from the sea. In addition to the outdoor jet pool, an outdoor shower brings you closer to nature.

Beachfront Villa

With its private outdoor jet pool and sundeck, the Beachfront Villa is ideally suited for a romantic getaway. Within this 150sqm space, watch the spectacular ocean vista unfold from the terrace, while the balmy sea breeze cools the room. Or step onto the silky sand of the beach and swim above the virtually untouched house reef with its glorious display of color.

Deluxe Beachfront Villa

The natural beauty of Vabbinfaru Island can be experienced in the plush comfort of the Deluxe Beachfront Villa, which measures 150sqm. The stylish interior has been designed to be bright and breezy - it opens on to a large sundeck at the front that leads to the powder-soft beach and into a naturally rustic bathroom at the back with an outdoor jet pool, small courtyard garden with an open-air shower. With ample amenities and services at hand, leave your cares at the door and enter a fresh world of possibilities.

Vabbinfaru Villa

Enjoy the luxury of a large landscaped garden with ocean views, al fresco living pavilion, beach 'sala' pavilion, sundeck, jet pool and outdoor shower. Ample space of 200sqm makes the Vabbinfaru Villa ideal for small wedding parties; yet, priceless privacy can be found within this villa category, of which there are only two units. Sit back and let the shooting stars fall into your lap.

Dining

Guests can choose from scrumptious Maldivian and international cuisine at the beachfront Ilaafathi or Sangu Garden restaurants, or savour quiet time with a private barbecue in the seclusion of their own villa terrace.

Ilaafathi Restaurant

Set alongside the beach with a natural alang-alang (dried grass) roof, this beachfront eatery serves extravagant buffet breakfasts and superb set dinners that will make you come back for more.

Naiboli Bar

An extensive range of appetising snacks and light meals are served all day long at our open-air Naiboli Bar, along with your favourite cocktails. Under the influence of the sea breezes, sandy beach underfoot and breathtaking views over the Indian Ocean, you can while away many happy hours here chatting with friends, enjoying board games, using the complimentary wi-fi, or simply unwinding in the warm and relaxed atmosphere.

In -Villa Dining

Intoxicated by the romance of the Maldives and need a little privacy? Vabbinfaru In-Villa Dining menu is full of good ideas, including a wildly romantic candlelit barbecue dinner in the intimacy of your villa or by the edge of the beach. Arrange the meal as you wish, with or without your very own private chef and waiter, comprising international or Maldivian favourites, matched by a variety of wines and cocktails.

Destination Dining

Various destination dining options are available.

Spa

Banyan Tree Spa Vabbinfaru promises unequalled magic, unobtrusive service, and an exclusive hideaway that has become synonymous with the Banyan Tree name. At Banyan Tree Spa Maldives, therapists bring the right balance of traditional touch and warm service to the extensive menu of tropical treatments.

Diving

Banyan Tree offers the full range of PADI and Nitrox courses and engages diving instructors who are highly professional, enthusiastic and PADI certified.

Private whale shark trips to South Ari Atoll are organised upon request with the Marine Centre.

Facilities and Acitivities

Spa Retreat, boutiques, swimming pool, laundry and valet service, baby sitting service, 24 hrs in-hose doctor service, library, high –speed internet, wireless internet access, gymnasium.

Outdoor and indoor games and snooker table, water sport center with anoes, wake boards, water skis, banana boats, windsurf boards, and catamaran.

Experiences

Excursions include seaplane flight, Male' excursion, snorkeling safari, submarine tour, fishing, cultural tours to nearby islands, sandbank dining, shark point dining.