Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru
Male, Maldives
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About the Hotel
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.
Location
Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru
North Male Atoll
Male, Maldives
Nearest Airport: MLE
Amenities & Services
- Pool
- Spa
- Fitness Center
- Restaurant
- Bar/Lounge
- Boutique
- Beach Access
Reviews for Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru
Perfect relaxing getaway in Maldives
Wonderful stay at Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru. The island is peaceful with lovely beaches and great snorkeling. Special thanks to Holly for her attentive and prompt service, she made our trip very comfortable. Highly recommend!
zongyi s
Great little break
Lovely little island close to the airport. Good service, fantastic reef, room was very nice and spotless. The service here was excellent and Allath was great looking after us. We also hopped across to the sister island and spent a few hours there. Overall, a very nice established island with good vegetation- amazing flora and fauna!
Global25986593109 - Dubai, United Arab Emirates
From Mr and Mrs firaz
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
highly recommend
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
Honeymoon in Vabbinfaru
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
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