Jumeirah Vittaveli Maldives (now Ozen Reserve Bolifushi) is located at South Male Atoll, Bolifushi, just 20 minutes by speedboat from Male International Airport. Jumeirah Vittaveli first opened in 2011, and it was considered one of the first few luxury resorts in the Maldives. The word Vittaveli has many beautiful meanings – “vastness of space” and “eternal light,” which fits perfectly for this island scenario because there’s ample space for guests to enjoy and create beautiful memories with family and loved ones.
Accommodations
There are a total of 90 villas and suites in 6 different categories at Jumeirah Vittaveli, all with its own private swimming pool and direct beach or lagoon access. All the villas are inspired by a traditional Maldivian fisher village, there’s a unique look to the exterior and how the villas are designed. There are 31 Beach Villas with Pool, 5 Two Bedroom Beach Villas with Pool, 7 Two Bedroom Beach Suites with Pool, 39 Water Villas with Pool, 7 Ocean Suites with Pool, and 1 Royal Residence. Out of all of them, the 7 Ocean Suites with Pool are situated in the middle of the ocean, and only accessible by a 24 hours speedboat service offering guests ultimate privacy.
Spa + Activities
There are 5 garden and 6 overwater treatment rooms at the Talise Spa here at Jumeirah Vittaveli. There are a wide range of treatment options that are carefully curated by the Talisa Spa team catering to all guests. There is lovely yoga studio for group or individual sessions, and a fitness center with up-to-date equipments, offering specialized Fitness and Wellness activities from Thai Kick Boxing and Yoga, to Personal Fitness tests. There are also daily complimentary classes for guests to enjoy.
All the treatment oils are generated on the island, and produced with natural and organic ingredients that grew in the garden. All of the ingredients are hand-harvested by local communities using traditional farming methods! Coconuts grow naturally in the Maldives, at Jumeirah Vittaveli, this versatile fruit is collected from the ground and converted into useful products. The juice is served as a refreshment, dried shells are crafted into souvenirs and coconut oil is extracted to produce Talise Spa’s very own Coconut oil, utilized for signature treatments. There is a demonstration for harvesting coconut oil every week, and it is very interesting to see how coconut oils are being made step by step. You can also buy organic coconut oils that are made on the island if you are interested in bringing home a souvenir!
One of the daily night activities at Jumeirah Vittaveli is stingray and fish feeding, the wildlife comes to the beach at 6 pm sharp everyday!
Restaurants and Bars
Jumeirah Vittaveli offers a wide range of different cuisine catering for every type of palate!
Swarna , in Sanskrit it means “gold.” is the signature restaurant where guests can enjoy authentic Indian cuisine in tented open air cabanas. The food presentation at Swarna is truly amazing, all the plates are carefully thought out and prepared. The menu offers an indulgent journey through India’s rich culinary traditions, it serves dishes in tapas style meaning in small portions, so guests can try many different dishes without feeling too heavy. It was truly an incredible experience.
Fenesse, an overwater restaurant that serves French cuisine, and the menu features a range of classics as well as modern dishes.
Samsara, the all day dining venue on the island, also where Breakfast is served featuring international cuisine mixing Asian and Western flavors.
MU Beach Bar & Grill, serves fresh seafood and quality meat, perfect place to dine with your feet in the sand and under the starlights.
