FirstSuites Score 10.21 out of 10, FirstSuites · 7★The Guests' — N° 580 of 777
Joali Maldives
Raa Atoll · Maldives
94.3EMPTYJETEMPTYJET Consensus score out of 100$$$$$from ~$2,929 / night
- Island
- Beach
- beach
The Guests' — N° 112 of 777EMPTYJET rank #100
Vakkaru Maldives
FirstSuites Score
9.65 / 10
10.00 = a flawless five-star; above it, the sixth and seventh stars.
Vakkaru Island, Baa Atoll, Republic of Maldives, 20041, MV · Raa Atoll, Maldives
Distinctions
Hotel distinction
Forbes Travel Guide- Industry awards
EMPTYJET Consensus
96.2 / 100
Our own composite of guest reviews across Google, Tripadvisor, Booking, Agoda and every major platform — the praise and the complaints.
EMPTYJET 5-starEMPTYJET 5-star
Analysed from 3,329 guest reviews across Tripadvisor and Booking.com.
Best for
- families
- couples
- honeymoon
- beach
- wellness
About Vakkaru Maldives
Vakkaru Maldives is an EMPTYJET 5-star resort located on a private island in Raa Atoll, Maldives. The property features 113 rooms, including beach villas, overwater villas, and private pool villas. Guests have access to a private beach, Merana Spa with overwater pavilions offering globally inspired therapies and Ayurveda, and dedicated butler service. Amenities include a kids club, fitness centre, wine cellar, water sports centre, and padel tennis court. The resort is officially rated 5 stars and holds a Forbes Travel Guide Recommended award for 2026.
With five restaurants, two bars, and a range of recreational activities, Vakkaru Maldives caters to families and couples seeking a luxury island experience in the Maldives.
Why it stands out
Vakkaru Maldives is listed as EMPTYJET 5-star for its private island setting in Raa Atoll, 5-star rating, Forbes Travel Guide Recommended award, and comprehensive amenities including private beach, overwater spa, and butler service. Its range of villas and family-friendly facilities make it a standout Maldives destination.
Key facts
- Keys
- 113 rooms
- Check-in / out
- 14:00 / 12:00
- Pets
- not_allowed
- Children
- Complimentary stays for children below the age of 12 for 5 nights and above
- Type
- Beach, Island, Private island, Family
Amenities
Verified 19 Aug 2026Activities
- Private beach — a luxury Maldives private island resort in Baa Atoll, where overwater villas, pristine beaches
- Water sports — JSON-LD amenityFeature: Water Sports Centre
- Tennis — JSON-LD amenityFeature: Padel Tennis Court
- Padel — evidence: From Splash and padel to kids clubs and island sports
Dining
- Wine cellar — evidence: served in five restaurants, two bars, a wine cellar
Family
- Kids club — evidence: kids clubs
Rooms
- Rooms with private pool — JSON-LD amenityFeature: Private Pool Villas
- Villas — JSON-LD amenityFeature: Beach Villas
- Butler service — evidence: Dedicated butler service throughout your stay
- Overwater villas — JSON-LD amenityFeature: Overwater Villas
Wellness
- Spa — At Merana Spa, overwater pavilions offer globally inspired therapies, Ayurveda
- Fitness centre — JSON-LD amenityFeature: Fitness Centre
Spa & wellness
Verified 19 Aug 2026Beach
Verified 19 Aug 2026Services
Verified 19 Aug 2026Awards & affiliations
Location
5.1353, 72.9100Sources+
- EMPTYJET seed catalogueSeed4 fields
- Official hotel websiteOfficial18 fields
- Serper (Google Maps data)Places provider2 fields
- WikidataEncyclopedia1 field
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