Cocoon yourself in a web of shimmering turquoise waters, swaying coconut trees, indigenous blooms and pure white sand. Free your spirit on the Maldives’ North Male Atoll. In Maldivian, Vabbinfaru refers to a round island circled by a round coral reef.
In this circle of peace, claim sanctuary at Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru resort. Feel the natural sea breeze sweeping in from the majestic Indian Ocean, and let the resort’s signature hospitality bring you peace and tranquillity.
King-sized four-poster bed with exquisite draping and a curved wall of French doors in your bedroom lead the path to romance in this Maldives pool villa. Here, you can stroll leisurely from your bedroom onto large wooden patio complete with sunbed or enjoy the refreshment of a tropical outdoor shower. With a private pool, outdoor jet pool and a bedroom patio that leads to pure white sand and an expanse of wild ocean blue, this pool villa is utterly delicious in evocative charm.
A beachfront address offering direct ocean access, a private pool with adjoining jetpool, romantic outdoor shower and a villa with charmingly thatched roof and wooden slatted pathways across sandy floor bring you to the heart of both sand and sea.
A walled water feature adds an elegant touch to the pool and a broad rounded patio leading out from the plush bedroom's French doors offers al fresco dining options. With an open-concept bathroom, private poolside cabana and sheltered outdoor terrace furnished with comfortable lounge beds and a stunningly personal view of the sea's jewelled tones, this villa provides you with a beachfront experience that is nothing short of seafaring.
Be pampered in the Sanctuary Pool Villa where unlimited spa treatments and a private pool await. Indulge in signature spa treatments or allow our professional Spa therapist to decide for you. Overlook the stunning panorama of turqoise waters and bring this spa stay to completion.
A casual setting of rustic wooden tables set on the white sandy beach amongst tropical trees, a natural roof of the dried grass the natives call their alang-alang, a bountiful spread of freshly prepared breakfast items and gloriously decadent set dinners set the scene for a languorous meal on an island of hushed privacy.
All-day dining selections are available at the open-air Naiboli Bar, including an extensive range of deliciously fragrant appetisers, light meals and cocktails. Set on the sandy beachfront, you will be lulled by ocean breeze, sea and surf in a setting reflecting the best of Maldivian charm. Come Friday, watch the mesmerising Bodu Beru performance, a drumming music performance showcased by lively musicians in ethnic costume.
A delightful menu awaits you with consummate dining options, including the requisite candlelit barbecue dinner in the cradle of your private villa or an exquisite affair on the edge of the beach with your private chef and waiter. Choose from a bewildering selection of Maldivian and international favourites and match your food choices with the perfect wine or cocktail.
Be pampered with a range of spa treatments developed based on traditional Asian healing philosophies while relaxing in the breeze from the glowing Indian Ocean. Enjoy the nourishing balm of locally grown coconuts used in therapies to soothe your body. Bask in the warmth of welcome in a sanctuary of immaculate settings and let dedicated therapists knead you into relaxation with the lightest of intuitive touches. The combination of beautiful facilities, wonderful therapists and uniquely compounded treatments promises to soothe you into sated repose.
An open-air restaurant offering you barbecue buffet lunches of topnotch quality and variety, themed dinners under a blanketed cover of glowing stars, Sangu's opening hours are subject to weather conditions.
Be pampered with a range of spa treatments developed based on traditional Asian healing philosophies while relaxing in the breeze from the glowing Indian Ocean. Enjoy the nourishing balm of locally grown coconuts used in therapies to soothe your body.
Bask in the warmth of welcome in a sanctuary of immaculate settings and let dedicated therapists knead you into relaxation with the lightest of intuitive touches. The combination of beautiful facilities, wonderful therapists and uniquely compounded treatments promises to soothe you into sated repose.
Be welcomed into the covert world of royalty with the Siam Massage Treatment. Inspired by Thai hospitality and massage techniques, the massage is performed on the shores of the atoll beach in an organic cocoon of nature and intimacy. Let your meridian linens be soothed through the relaxing Thai massage techniques of palming and thumbing.
For the adrenalin-seeking couples, enjoy a wide array of exciting watersports activities, from wakeboarding, waterskiing to catamaran sailing. With the wind in your sails, take a guided catamaran excursion for an exhilarating sandbank tour or a sunset sail, or even take on the challenge yourself after a private lesson with our instructors.
Dine on an intimate sandbank for breakfast, lunch or dinner, selecting from a royal spread of continental, Asian or Maldivian dishes to please the most exacting of palates. With discreetly attentive service to ensure your every need is met, enjoy your meal in a veritable cocoon of privacy.
As a PADI Gold Palm 5-Star Resort Dive Centre, Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru offers a full range of PADI and Nitrox courses. Our diving instructors are highly professional, enthusiastic and PADI-certified. Courses are conducted in a range of languages to cater to a diverse global group of guests – English, Italian, French, German, Mandarin and Japanese are some of the languages available.