Vilu Residence

Location: Vilu residence, Maamigili, mv

Star Rating: 9.7 Stars

Property Type: Guest houses

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 01:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Check-out: 06:00 PM

Amenities & Facilities

• Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
• Non-smoking rooms
• Air conditioning
• Restaurant
• Room service
• Terrace
• Family rooms
• BBQ facilities
• Safety deposit box
• Ironing service
• Car hire
• Karaoke
• Non-smoking throughout
• Shared lounge/TV area
• Shuttle service (additional charge)
• Kid meals
• Shared kitchen
• Kids' outdoor play equipment
• Evening entertainment
• Entertainment staff
• Outdoor furniture
• Coffee Shop on site
• Fruits
• Guest rooms disinfected between stays
• Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
• Fire extinguishers
• First aid kit available
• Sanitized tableware & silverware
• Invoice provided
• Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
• Guest room sealed after cleaning
• Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
• Physical distancing in dining areas
• Key access
• Food delivered to guest room
• CCTV outside property
• Face masks for guests available
• Delivered food - securely covered
• Cooking class
• Supervised childcare/activities
• Television in common areas
• Front desk (limited hours)
• Free wired internet
• Playground on site
• Scuba diving on site
• Snorkeling on site
• Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
• Airport transportation - drop-off (surcharge)
• Beach umbrellas
• Pool sun loungers
• Internet access
• Housekeeping on request
• Concerts/live shows
• Private picnics
• Japanese garden
• Free bus station shuttle
• Fishing nearby
• Hosted evening meal (reserve)
• Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
• Vegetarian menu options available
• Paddle boating nearby
• Accessible shuttle
• No accessible shuttle
• Accessible train station shuttle
• No accessible train station shuttle

Rooms Available

• Deluxe Double Room with Balcony

  This air-conditioned double room is consisted of of a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private bathroom as well as a terrace with garden views. The unit has 1 bed.

  Max Occupancy: 3 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Satellite channels
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Bidet
  • Terrace
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Bottle of water
  • Trash cans
  • Cots
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Smoke alarm
  • Key access

• Deluxe Double Room (2 Adults + 1 Child)

  This air-conditioned double room includes a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private bathroom as well as a balcony with garden views. The unit offers 1 bed.

  Max Occupancy: 3 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Satellite channels
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Bidet
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Bottle of water
  • Trash cans
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Smoke alarm
  • Key access

• Standard Double Room

  This air-conditioned double room is consisted of of a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private bathroom as well as a balcony with garden views. The unit has 1 bed.

  Max Occupancy: 3 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Satellite channels
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Bidet
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Bottle of water
  • Trash cans
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Smoke alarm
  • Key access

Guest Reviews

• Simon (10/5): Visited island for diving - great base with pro active team wanting to help you enjoy your stay - Near to guest beach and within easy walk of centre. This island is still developing and from my stay one of the best options to choose
• David (10/5): Ne doutez pas ! Allez tenter l’expérience - Tout est simple mais hyper fonctionnel L’équipe est super 👍 Aux petits soins et toujours à l’affût de faire quelque chose pour satisfaire un besoin ou un bien-être Rien
• Michal (10/5): -
• Masayoshi (10/5): 最高のホスピタリティ！ - これまで30カ国以上を旅してきましたが、この宿のスタッフのホスピタリティは間違いなく過去最高です。 英語が苦手な私たちに対しても、嫌な顔一つせず、終始ゆっくり丁寧に説明してくださいました。特に、待ち合わせ時間などの重要な内容は、後からWhatsAppでメッセージを送ってくれるなど、細やかな配慮にとても助けられました。 到着初日にはサービスで島内をトゥクトゥクで案内してくれたり、食事もメッセージ一つで準備してくれたりと、至れり尽くせりです。ここには書ききれないほど素晴らしい点がたくさんありますが、どんな高級ホテルよりも価値のあるサービスを受けられると、自信を持っておすすめします！ なし！
• Jiří (10/5): Just the best - The best place we’ve stayed in Maldives. Everyone was so kind, we received very warm welcome, the place was clean, our room was cleaned spotless every day. The breakfast was delicious as well. We hope to return one day.
• Sacha Michel (10/5): Meilleur rapport qualité-prix, juste incroyable - Merci à Raul, Dave & Co pour notre séjour de 8 nuits... juste magique... Excursions au top, nager avec les tortues, excursion banc de Sable dans un endroit paradisiaque... Il sont attentifs à tout jusqu au moindre détail. Merci pour tout. Rien tout était parfait !
• Marco (10/5): No busques más, reserva aquí! - Espectacular, nos cuidaron desde antes de llegar hasta el último momento. Los chicos son muy amables y muy atentos, y siempre están pendientes de cualquier necesidad. Además la bikini beach está a 3 minutos andando. El hotel es nuevo, tiene 2 años de vida, las xams y las almohadas son muy cómodas.Si volviera a visitar está isla volvería seguramente sin pensarlo un segundo
• Fabiana (9/5): Soggiorno perfetto! Lo staff di Vilu Residence (Raol) è stato super disponibile fin dal primo momento, sempre gentili e - L accoglienza e la disponibilità La camera non eccezionale
• Альбина (10/5): - К гостевому дому вообще нет претензий, проживание прошло великолепно 👌 Это отношения к гостевому дому не имеет . Остров совершенно не для туристов, совсем скучно . выбирайте читайте про остров больше информации Пляж потрясающий
• Yvar (10/5): Paradise - The best hotel I have ever stayed Welcoming, clean, helpfull and warm& relaxing
• Ксения (10/5): Идеально!!! - Подробно написали где будет находится лодка.Прибыли без опозданий, встретили отлично, угостили кокосом и все рассказали. После была экскурсия по острову, он достаточно большой. Номер идеальный,и кондиционер есть и вентилятор, была тарелка фруктов🫶 Самая нужная вещь это сушилка для вещей,за это им просто огромный плюс,я много раз была на Мальдивах, но нигде не было. Убирались каждый день, на столе стоял спрей от комаров, позаботились обо всем. Заказывали еду в отеле и всегда было вкусно, учитывали все предпочтения🤗 Помогали всегда и во всем, отдых прошёл без заморочек и забот, действительно отдыхали. Завтрак был очень разнообразным, заказывай что хочешь и нет ограничений по времени,мало где такое встретишь. Очень классно было, что вечером играли в игры,за это отдельное спасибо🎉 Здесь ты ощущаешь себя действительно как 🏠 Всем рекомендую приехать не пожалеете. Сотрудникам спасибо отдельно😊
• Simone Gerdine (10/5): - Nette schone kamer met goede airco en dikke dekens. Het personeel was erg vriendelijk ze hielpen met vervoer, deden zelf een rondleiding over het eiland en regelde eten voor in het hotel.
• Medea (10/5): Best experience ever! - Super clean, best bathroom so far and they think about everything! The room was prepared in a beautiful way and you’ll receive a surprise upon arrival. They put the fan outside and mosquito spray and lotion against the mosquitoes. They pick you up and drip you off and the breakfast is amazing!!!! They take you around the island and show you everything and take care of your bag! There is a bikini beach which on this island is called guest beach, on the sunset side. I don’t agree with feeding sharks but they do offer guests to see the shark feeding in the evening. We didn’t go. Thank you so much for the great hosting and taking care of everything! Very interesting island, as it is the most functional local island we went to and cool to see how they live. There are 12 amazing restaurants. Maamigili is known for the good food!
• Fabio (9/5): - lo staff sempre gentile e disponibilissimo nulla tutto perfetto
• Glenda (10/5): If you simply want bed and breakfast accommodation you couldn’t find a nicer place with nicer people - From the very beginning we were made to feel so welcome. The family and staff couldn’t do enough for us - it was like staying with friends. They collected us from the airport, treated us to a mini trip round the island and dropped us off at a restaurant that served delicious soup. In the morning, at our request, we were given a lovely breakfast beautifully laid up in our room. Rai the owner was easy to contact via WhatsApp if we needed anything. The property itself wasmodern and very attractive. It was just a shame we were only there for one night before boarding a boat. Absolutely nothing.
• Julianne (10/5): An Oasis in Maamigili - An oasis in Maamigili, from the moment we arrived until the moment we left we were made to feel like a VIP guests. The experience was wonderful. Rai Bob and Rafi ensure you want for nothing during your stay at Villa residences We were greeted at the ferry terminal and taken to our accommodation where we received a welcome drink and cold towels to freshen up with.. Rai introduced the island to us, explained the different excursions that they could offer and arrange for us and send us a great deal of information via WhatsApp so that we could read and digest at our leisure. The reception area and the courtyard which really double as the dining area and social area is immaculate. Well maintained in terms of the foliage, we understand that there was a lot of mosquitoes last year and having spoken to returning guests we know that the number is now significantly reduced. What was nice though is the fact that there is anti-mosquito spray on all tables and provided in all rooms, an indication that they’re thinking about the guests and their needs. The mosquitoes were not a problem during our stay. After a welcome we were shown to our room which was nicely chilled. Thanks to the very efficient air conditioning unit. The bed was decorated with petals, which was a lovely touch. The room was spacious well fitted out clean and smelt fresh. The room has a really comfortable double, with white cotton sheets and, always a bonus, two pillows per person! Our room had a ‘ welcome’ fruit bowl, complimentary tea and coffee making facilities fresh and bottled chilled water was provided each day. The room was serviced to a high standard every daily. We enjoyed watching the television in our room as well as listening to the music on the television in reception area and the reels of marine life that were sometimes playing, very relaxing. After we checked in, we were taken on a complimentary island tour which helped us to orientate ourselves to the island. Nothing
• Cathy (9/5): The tours are great. We same with whale shark and manta rays And the snorkeling at the sand bank is just stunning. - The staff are amazing. They go beyond expectations to make everything perfect. There are bugs but that’s normal for the tropics and the staff have plenty of spray on hand to help keep them away.
• Charles (10/5): Incredible hospitality in a lux environment - Incredible hospitality from Rai and the staff - really exceptional. The building and rooms themselves were top notch - comfy beds and linens, sparking clean - such a superb stay that we even extended by two nights.
• Vanesa (10/5): Lovely staff, big room, clean, beach and restaurants close, all activities can be booked with them! - Loved how staff care about ensuring customers have everything they need to enjoy their stay. Their attention to details, availability to answer questions and the offering of all kid of activities to enjoy this island is fabulous. Room big and clean, terrace environment quiet and lovely.
• Carmody06 (9/5): Best place to stay in Maamigili with stellar customer service - Vilu Residence is a new family-run guest house on Maamigili Island. The guys running the place are putting their heart and souls into excellent customer service. They are super fast at responding to messages, booked us our domestic flights and all transportation, organized a whale shark excursion (yes, we swam with a whale shark!), and even brought me a bedside table when I mentioned I prefer to have one. The bikini beach is nice, with free public loungers, benches, and shade, and it's a 3 minute walk away. If you are staying on Maamigili because of the domestic flight location, to see whale sharks, or just to explore the island, Vilu Residence is definitely the best place to stay.
• Annalie (10/5): Incredible, high quality, family owned & operated island retreat! Loved everything about our stay. - My boyfriend & I stayed at Vilu Residence for 16 nights and our experience could not have been better. This place is an incredible value. The level and quality of service was resort-like, and far beyond what we were expecting for the price. Sparkling clean and comfy rooms, super comfortable beds & high quality bedding, delicious homemade breakfasts every morning, walking distance to the most beautiful sunsets I’ve seen in my entire life at the Bikini Beach, close to a few great restaurants (The Chef was our favorite), super fun high quality excursions at great prices, all hosted by the most wonderful sweet family. We really could not have asked for more and will definitely plan to return. The excursions we did were: whale shark snorkeling, manta snorkeling, big game fishing (which included cooking a delicious fresh fish dinner at Vilu later that night), and the sand bank tour. I loved that all of the beach and snorkel equipment we needed was provided and beach towels were always available. I would recommend all of the excursions, but especially the sand bank tour. It was so beautiful, dreamlike, and memorable. Thank you so much Rai & family for an incredible first experience in Maamigili. Can’t wait for our next stay at Vilu! Like most tropical destinations, Maamigili has a lot of mosquitoes. Luckily, we only got bitten outside - we never had issues with mosquitoes inside of our room. The staff at Vilu did everything possible to help control the mosquitoes in the outdoor areas, and provided plenty of bug spray. I just recommend being aware of mosquitoes and bringing your favorite repellant on your trip. Can’t think of any other issues to note.
• Sarah (9/5): Peaceful and beautiful. - Hosts were extremely helpful and friendly. Easy to contact at anytime via WhatsApp. Tried very hard to accommodate requests. I needed a gluten free breakfast (not really a thing that is common for this island and they provided maldivian breakfast without the bread, eggs, fruit and yoghurt. Hosts organised a day trip to Centara Grand Resort, and 2 snorkelling tours, reasonable prices for excursions (especially since it was only me on the 2 snorkelling trips!). Air conditioning worked well, comfy bed. Nice quiet friendly island, lovely water and beach. Glorious sunsets. Be aware this is a local island not a tourist island and it is very quiet. You might be eating as the only diner in a restaurant if you go after 7pm. You also cannot really swim out to the reef from the tourist beach it's too far out. No fridge in the rooms. Boat ride is efficient and pleasant, although noisy due to being a speed boat and it can be bumpy if it's choppy, but there are also flying fish to watch jumping out of the wake :)
• Cassidy (9/5): Clean, comfortable hotel in a good location - The property was very clean and the staff were very attentive. The room was very comfortable but could do with some drawers to put clothes in. The free wifi was good but on a couple of occasions didn’t work The breakfast was very good. The hotel was in a good location about a 5 minute walk from the bikini beach and near to all the restaurants The staff and owners were very helpful and were always available to help me
• Maxim (10/5): Maldives off the beaten track - I spent 7 nights at Vilu Residence and can strongly recommend this guesthouse to anyone who wants to discover the incredible beauty of the Maldives off the beaten track of island resorts. Here, you will have the comfort, peace, and charm of going as local as you can. The guesthouse is run by an extremely helpful and friendly host, who will provide you with the most detailed advice about the restaurants on the island; he will also assist you in organizing day trips and outings from the island. Rai will go out of his way to accommodate your needs. He met me on arrival and took me to the airport before I flew back to Malé. He also arranged my transfers to and from the island by speed boat and plane. The breakfast provided was delicious and fulfilling. It was also varied, giving me a choice and taste of continental and Maldivian options. The guesthouse itself is new, clean, and well equipped. The staff look after it thoroughly. The village has 2 amazing beaches, one of which - the guest beach - is a perfect place for relaxation and exercise. If I could, I would return to Villu Residence for a retreat, combining work and rest. If you have not decided yet on where to stay in the Maldives, you should select this accommodation. Nothing to report.
• Tim (8/5): Very good - Very beautiful rooms, close to the divecentre on Maamigili and very close to the beach. They provide a PDF on arrival with all kind of tips for during your stay at the island. For arranging the transfer via plane/speedboat to Maamigili there were some inconveniences, but in the end I got there on the planned arrival date.
• Mickael (10/5): Perfect - Incredible hotel!! The best reception and hotel I have ever experienced in 10 months of travel, everything is perfect. The host is very, very kind, he can help you with anything and is very attentive to your needs. The breakfast is very good and plentiful, you can ask for it at any time you want and even request to customize it. The room is clean and spacious, the bed is very comfortable, and the bathroom is large. Go there with your eyes closed, it's truly a great hotel!!! Nothing, everything was perfect
• Bavale (10/5): Exceptional -
• Weronika (10/5): Short but very nice stay - Friendly staff, very personalised approach, very helpful and kind, rooms were very clean and beds comfortable
• Rachel (10/5): Amazing well be back soon 😍 - Roôm feature and ofcourse staff is very friendly and helpful Nothing everything is great
• Samm.cz (10/5): Excellent vacation - I spent 2 weeks on Maamigili Island in this residence. I can recommend accommodation here for the following reasons: - cleanliness, the hotel is new - Very good price - breakfast - is to choose your preferences in terms of ingredients (pancakes, omelette, oatmeal, fruit and others) - communication with employees at a high level. -The hotel manager Rai is available throughout the holiday and helped me achieve a relaxing holiday without any complications The island has guest (bikini) beach, which is beautiful and is cleaned every day. However, some remaining parts of the beach are polluted and I have been assured by local residents that this will be improved
• Marco (9/5): Very worth the money. - Kind Staff Clean Facilities Room cleaning daily Abundant breakfast New building The island were is located is not that touristic and there were a lot of mosquitoes unfortunately. It’s not the host fault at all, they did an amazing job, just the Island isn’t the best one.
• Witold (10/5): An excellent facility that is worth recommending and to which you want to return - The Vilu Residence facility exceeded our expectations. The property manager Rai and the entire staff made us feel like special and welcome guests (from the moment we arrived from Male to the moment we left). Their level of empathy and anticipation of our expectations and preferences can be compared to staying at a 5 star resort. The staff, at our request, completely planned and provided us with several excursions to neighbouring islands (including Dhigurah, Dhiddhoo and Fenfushi). When staying at Vilu Residence, it is worth booking the additional excursions offered by the property: dolphin watching, swimming with whale sharks and swimming with sea turtles on the reef. Their price is moderate and adequate. The facility is new, incredibly clean and ergonomic (everything is in its place). Wifi and air conditioning worked perfectly. Once out of the room, guests have exclusive use of the intimate and elegant patio (which makes the space available to guests much larger). The bikini beach is about a 5-minute walk away. The excellent breakfasts served directly by Rai are to be commended (in particular the slightly spicy original Maldivian-style breakfasts). Standard continental-style breakfasts are also available. The island of Maamigili itself is a good location in terms of transport (airport, regular ferry connections to other islands and about 1 hour and 45 minutes by speed boat from Malé (making the cost of getting from Malé lower and shorter than to other more distant atolls). I wholeheartedly recommend Vilu Residence and Rai. We will definitely be returning. In general, the facility has no downside :) The only thing missing from my room was the side nightstands on both sides of the bed, but I know the facility has already ordered them :)
• Nicola (10/5): Fantastic stay and fantastic team! - This was a quietly run family business Close to the beach Brilliant value for money Home cooked food Very clean Friendly and helpful staff making you feel safe and totally looked after Staff willing to assist with anything you need There was nothing not to like
• Tobias (10/5): Exceptional - Trust all the positive reviews here, like I did, and you'll have an amazing stay here. There's not much to do on the island of Maamigili besides diving or snorkeling, but this hotel made my time on this island simply fantastic. I came here after a 5-star resort, and honestly didn't notice any difference in the quality of service :) Everything, from communication in the chat, organizing transfers to and from the island, absolute cleanliness and coziness of the room, was simply top-notch. The guys help with all questions, solve all problems, are extremely caring and friendly to their guests, and just great guys to talk to and be around. They'll advise, assist, organize, feed, and transport you. I'm honestly in love with this place and can confidently recommend it again and again.
• Nicol (9/5): Excellent stay at Villu! Highly recommended if you would like to experience local culture with exceptional customer serv - Few mins walk to the beach, delicious breakfast (maldivian or continental), super friendly and helpful staff who really cares about their customers. New property in a modern style, comfy beds, water/fruits provided in the room, A/C and terrace outside. N/A
• Patrycja (10/5): Exceptional stay in Mamigilli - First of All, this property is brand new. Recently opened and it has lovely exterior and interior. What’s even make this a perfect stay on the island is the hosts / owners of this place. We stayed for few nights and we have to say we were blown away by their hospitality . Super caring and respectful to their guests. Exceptional breakfast and trips arranged by them was a great experience . Definitely Recommend to all and it was a perfect stay. Thank you ❤️❤️
• Kelly (10/5): Fantastic service and stay - I can’t overstate this enough, this is an amazing property with five star service, if you are lucky enough to be able to book here you will understand that the owners come from the top resorts on the island to provide you with a beautiful and private affordable five star experience. There is nothing they won’t do to take care of you and make sure you are happy there. Thank you Vilu for everything and can’t wait to return! Nothing
• Claire (10/5): Clean spacious rooms, good WiFi and very lovely owner! Highly recommend - Very very friendly owner - went out of his way to helping us. Great breakfast - tried some Maldivian specialities which was great! Nothing was too much trouble for the owner. Lovely clean spacious room with good AC. WiFi stable and around 10MBPS Nothing really! Would have been handy to have a bedside table and have the water replenished more frequently but otherwise it was a perfect stay!
• Ansagan (10/5): Exceptional -
• Orrin (10/5): 5*guesthouse - We had a great stay Vilu Residence. Super helpful staff, ultra clean and new room. Short walk to the beautiful local bikini beach and the best Restaurant, The Beak. We were greeted with fresh coconuts and cold towels, there was a bowl of fruit in the room too. Breakfast was great, a mix of western and local food and lots of it. We had bought some food to cook and the owner let us use the kitchen to prepare the food, he really went out of his way to get the extra things we needed. The rooms were so clean and comfortable like being in a 5*hotel. You will really enjoy your stay here. Great value for money. The day trips are over priced which is a big shame.
• Ali (10/5): Exceptional - I recently had the pleasure of staying at Vilu Residence Guest House, and it exceeded my expectations in every way. The cleanliness is impeccable, creating a fresh and inviting atmosphere. The location is perfect, offering easy access to nearby attractions. The service is truly excellent, with a staff that goes above and beyond to ensure a memorable stay. The kindness of the staff adds a personal touch, making you feel truly welcomed. The accommodations are very comfortable, providing a cozy retreat after a day of exploring. The facilities are top-notch, contributing to an overall fantastic experience. Vilu Residence Guest House is undoubtedly worth a visit – a total gem in every aspect!
• Devi (10/5): Amazing Staycation - “At Vilu Residence Maamigili, the amazing service of their staff added an extra layer of excellence during my stay, making our holiday truly exceptional. The guest house’s proximity to the beach in an excellent area, combined with outstanding cleanliness, wonderful facilities, and a range of enjoyable activities, created a memorable stay. The value for money was unquestionably worth it, making this guest house highly recommended for a fulfilling and worthwhile experience.”
• Ekaterina (10/5): Vilu Residence Guesthouse surpassed all expectations! It truly offers value for money, boasting outstanding facilities a -
• Chai (10/5): Exceptional - During my stay at Vilu Residence, the newly opened guesthouse, I was thoroughly impressed by the outstanding service provided by the staff. Their commitment to excellence elevated my experience on this captivating island. The island itself is a haven of tranquility, with vibrant coral reefs and crystal-clear waters. The guesthouse goes above and beyond by offering a range of activities, from the serene pleasures of snorkeling to the exhilarating thrill of whale shark snorkeling. The private sandbank trip was a highlight, providing an exclusive and intimate escape. I wholeheartedly recommend Vilu Residence to fellow travelers seeking a perfect blend of attentive hospitality, breathtaking surroundings, and a diverse array of activities. It truly made my stay an unforgettable island retreat.

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