Veligandu Island Resort & Spa is the pearl of the Indian Ocean. An extraordinary tropical paradise with swaying palm trees, sandy beaches, crystal clear waters and magnificent coral reefs teeming with rich marine life. This luxurious island offers privacy and tranquility that fills your life. Surrounded by a beautiful lagoon, the island is 600 meters long and 150 meters wide and spreads over an area of approximately 22 acres (9 hectares). Guests reach the hotel by seaplane, which takes approximately 25 minutes from Velana International Airport. Peace and quiet attracts Veligandu Hotel, on the most beautiful territory of which there are only 91 villas. Guests can enjoy leisurely fun in between escapes for privacy. For accommodation, the hotel offers 20 Sunset Jacuzzi Water Villas, 34 Jacuzzi Water Villas, 10 Water Villas, 10 Jacuzzi Beach Villas, 6 Sunset Jacuzzi Beach Villas and 11 Beach Villas. All rooms are decorated in a tropical style, each room has a king-size bed, wooden or tiled flooring, a private furnished veranda, air conditioning, a ceiling fan, a seating area, a minibar with a fridge, complimentary tea/coffee, an espresso machine, a telephone with an international dialling line, a 40-inch flat-screen TV with IPTV connection, DVD/CD player, iPod docking station, free Wi-Fi, a safe, a semi-open bathroom with a rain shower, double sink, toiletries, hairdryer, bathrobes, evening turndown service and complimentary use of sun loungers and beach towels on the beach and by the pool. Electricity 220V, 50Hz with standard UK plugs. Veligandu Island Resort is an excellent choice for both leisure and business travellers during their visit to the Maldives. The hotel has a calm, comfortable atmosphere. Such a vacation will appeal to those who come just to relax, sunbathe on the beach, swim in the lagoon or on the "house" reef, and spend a pleasant evening at the bar.