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Encircled by turquoise waters and a vibrant house reef in the North Malé Atoll, Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru is an intimate private-island retreat just 25 minutes by speedboat from Velana International Airport. The resort features only 48 private all-pool beach villas, creating a secluded atmosphere centered on nature, wellbeing and authentic Maldivian culture. The pioneering Banyan Tree Spa draws on centuries of Asian healing traditions, with indoor and outdoor treatment spaces, yoga, meditation and personalized wellbeing journeys adding to the sense of escape. Dining ranges from authentic Thai cuisine at Saffron and Japanese specialties at the overwater Madi Hiyaa to locally inspired, garden-to-table dishes at Sangu Garden, while Naiboli Bar pairs beachfront cocktails with traditional Bodu Beru performances. Private beach barbecues, floating breakfasts and romantic dinners beneath the stars offer even more memorable ways to experience the island.
Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru
North Male Atoll
Male, Maldives
Nearest Airport: MLE
We had a wonderful stay at this resort. The place was beautiful, clean, and peaceful. The staff were very friendly, helpful, and welcoming throughout our stay. The food and service were excellent, and the atmosphere made our experience even more special. Thank you to the entire team for making our stay memorable. We would love to visit again and highly recommend this resort to others!
Fathmath M
I’d like to give a five-star review to our butler Dinara and Banyan Tree Hotel. Dinara arranged a wonderful birthday celebration for us, and we absolutely loved it. The cake was delicious, and we are truly grateful for her warm and attentive service. Thank you so much for making our stay so memorable. Highly recommended!
子文 赵
This is our first to Maldives and Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru is our second island. To be honest, it has given us many surprises. The snorkeling is great,since it’s very close to the trench, and you can easily hop over to the neighboring island anytime. I saw sharks, sea turtles, and various schools of fish during my vacation. The restaurants are also good, especially the Madi Hiyaa,not only its artistically designed shape,but also the taste of food,which make us feel at home. In the end, the warm and attentive service of all staff members impressed me a lot,like the front desk staff Waheed and Holy, who took great care of us and helped us resolve all kinds of requests patiently and tirelessly. Hope to come back next time.
Wander01240686121 - Nanjing, China
We had a fantastic return stay at this wonderful island. Every time we visit we cannot believe how pristine and immaculate the island and villas are; the lush interior with beautiful trees and flowers which give off a terrific fragrance and the perfect sandy beaches. Walking around the island is breathtaking. The villa was very comfortable and we love the design, down to the local artwork and beautiful cushions on the day bed. There were numerous places to relax and of course the private pool is heavenly. We love the incense and oil burner too which makes for a peaceful retreat. Abdullah kept the villa spotless, and we appreciated the bed and sand art, such lovely surprises. Thank you Abdullah. We had lots of memorable evenings watching spectacular sunsets at Madi Hayaa; and enjoyed having dinner here too. We are always amazed at the beauty of the bamboo structure. Uma and the team were all exceptional and we had a lot of fun seeing them. We also enjoyed long lunches at the Saffron restaurant, we love the new menu and Aiman, Nafiz, Ahmed and Abdulla provided wonderful service. It would be good if the lunch menu could also be available in the evenings to expand the options. Equally we enjoyed spending time at the Naiboli bar with Nasif and team, with the Friday Bodu Beru being our favourite night. A highlight for us is being able to visit Dhawa; to swim, snorkel and relax. We were delighted to see Don, Habib and Adam. We are grateful for the boat crew who work hard providing the frequent shuttle service each day. Finally we want to thank the outstanding front office team, who are so welcoming and kind. Especially Okta, Afrah, Waheed and Chika; it was a joy to see them and spend time talking every day. Thank you for the memories and kindness. We will plan to return as soon at possible, thank you BTV.
Lareinaroja - London, United Kingdom
Location is good, very easy to go there, no need to get seaplane. And is also a very nice place to snorkel. Our Katheeb Okta is very responsible.
Yilong S
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