Nestled in the pristine Indian Oceans of the Maldives, Atmosphere Hotels & Resorts presents its newest resort, VARU by Atmosphere, a Maldives all-inclusive resort. Enjoy your first moments in Paradise, on a Speed Boat for 40mins while you arrive from Male International Airport to the North-west of the Maldives. Experience the local culture and its warm hospitality while you submerse yourself in a 5-star service throughout your stay. ‘Varu’ in Dhivehi, the local dialect refers to strength, resilience and life in abundance which comes to life at the resort, with its perfect blend of contemporary architecture and tropical vibes of the island paradise.
FeesMandatory FeesYou'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: A tax is imposed by the city: USD 12.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 2 years of age. We have included all charges provided to us by the property. PoliciesKnow Before You Go Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. A fee for a mandatory Christmas Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 24. A fee for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 31. No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property. A car is not required for transportation to and from this property. Read More
Rooms
All villas & suites based on the island have direct access to the surrounding pristine white sandy beaches views of the ocean beyond. Villas come with spacious interiors and outdoor decks surrounded by lush green vegetation. Interiors are appointed with natural materials of wood and stone and minimalistic design styles and splashes of vibrant colours and decorative items. Choose from Beach Villas and Water Villas (both with or without pools) and two-bedroom family villas (all with or wothout pools) Read More
Beach Villa
1 King Bed
155-sq-foot room, deck/patio with ocean views
Layout - Separate sitting area
Relax - Private pool
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 41-inch LED TV with cable channels
Food & Drink - Electric kettle, free minibar items, room service (limited hours), and free bottled water
Sleep - Tempur-Pedic bed, Egyptian cotton linens, blackout drapes/curtains, turndown service, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathrobes, and a separate bathtub and shower with a rainfall showerhead
Practical - Safe, laptop workspace, and phone
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Water Suite
Water Villa
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Beach Villa with Pool
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Water Villa with Pool
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2 Bedroom Beach Villa
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2 Bedroom Beach Villa with Pool
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Majlis Suite
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Water Suite
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Beach Villa
1 King Bed807-sq-foot room, deck/patio with beach views Layout - Bedroom Internet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 41-inch LED TV with cable channelsFood & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, free minibar items, electric kettle, and room service (limited hours)Sleep - Tempur-Pedic bed, Egyptian cotton linens, blackout drapes/curtains, turndown service, and bed sheets Bathroom - Partially open bathroom, bathrobes, and a separate bathtub and shower with a rainfall showerheadPractical - Safe, single sofa bed, and laptop workspace; free cribs/infant beds available on requestComfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeepingNon-Smoking
1 King Bed807-sq-foot room, deck/patio with beach views Layout - Bedroom Internet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 41-inch LED TV with cable channelsFood & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, free minibar items, electric kettle, and room service (limited hours)Sleep - Tempur-Pedic bed, Egyptian cotton linens, blackout drapes/curtains, turndown service, and bed sheets Bathroom - Partially open bathroom, bathrobes, and a separate bathtub and shower with a rainfall showerheadPractical - Safe, single sofa bed, and laptop workspace; free cribs/infant beds available on requestComfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeepingNon-Smoking
Majlis Residence
2 King Beds3552-sq-foot room, deck/patio with beach views Layout - 2 bedrooms, dining area, and sitting areaRelax - Private poolInternet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 41-inch LED TV with cable channelsFood & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, free minibar items, electric kettle, and room service (limited hours)Sleep - Tempur-Pedic bed, Egyptian cotton linens, blackout drapes/curtains, turndown service, and bed sheets Bathroom - 2 bathrooms, bathrobes, and a separate bathtub and shower with a rainfall showerheadPractical - Safe, laptop workspace, and phone; free cribs/infant beds available on requestComfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeepingNon-Smoking
2 King Beds3552-sq-foot room, deck/patio with beach views Layout - 2 bedrooms, dining area, and sitting areaRelax - Private poolInternet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 41-inch LED TV with cable channelsFood & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, free minibar items, electric kettle, and room service (limited hours)Sleep - Tempur-Pedic bed, Egyptian cotton linens, blackout drapes/curtains, turndown service, and bed sheets Bathroom - 2 bathrooms, bathrobes, and a separate bathtub and shower with a rainfall showerheadPractical - Safe, laptop workspace, and phone; free cribs/infant beds available on requestComfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeepingNon-Smoking
Water Villa
1 King Bed1023-sq-foot room, deck/patio with ocean views Layout - Bedroom Internet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 41-inch LED TV with cable channelsFood & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, free minibar items, electric kettle, and room service (limited hours)Sleep - Tempur-Pedic bed, Egyptian cotton linens, blackout drapes/curtains, turndown service, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathrobes, and a separate bathtub and shower with a rainfall showerheadPractical - Safe, single sofa bed, and laptop workspace; free cribs/infant beds available on requestComfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeepingNon-Smoking
1 King Bed1023-sq-foot room, deck/patio with ocean views Layout - Bedroom Internet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 41-inch LED TV with cable channelsFood & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, free minibar items, electric kettle, and room service (limited hours)Sleep - Tempur-Pedic bed, Egyptian cotton linens, blackout drapes/curtains, turndown service, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathrobes, and a separate bathtub and shower with a rainfall showerheadPractical - Safe, single sofa bed, and laptop workspace; free cribs/infant beds available on requestComfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeepingNon-Smoking
Beach Villa (Private Pool)
1 King Bed969-sq-foot room, deck/patio with beach views Layout - Bedroom Relax - Private poolInternet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 41-inch LED TV with cable channelsFood & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, free minibar items, electric kettle, and room service (limited hours)Sleep - Tempur-Pedic bed, Egyptian cotton linens, blackout drapes/curtains, turndown service, and bed sheets Bathroom - Partially open bathroom, bathrobes, and a separate bathtub and shower with a rainfall showerheadPractical - Safe, single sofa bed, and laptop workspace; free cribs/infant beds available on requestComfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeepingNon-Smoking
1 King Bed969-sq-foot room, deck/patio with beach views Layout - Bedroom Relax - Private poolInternet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 41-inch LED TV with cable channelsFood & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, free minibar items, electric kettle, and room service (limited hours)Sleep - Tempur-Pedic bed, Egyptian cotton linens, blackout drapes/curtains, turndown service, and bed sheets Bathroom - Partially open bathroom, bathrobes, and a separate bathtub and shower with a rainfall showerheadPractical - Safe, single sofa bed, and laptop workspace; free cribs/infant beds available on requestComfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeepingNon-Smoking
Water Villa (Private Pool)
1 King Bed1023-sq-foot room, deck/patio with ocean views Layout - Bedroom Relax - Private poolInternet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 41-inch LED TV with cable channelsFood & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, free minibar items, electric kettle, and room service (limited hours)Sleep - Tempur-Pedic bed, Egyptian cotton linens, blackout drapes/curtains, turndown service, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathrobes, and a separate bathtub and shower with a rainfall showerheadPractical - Safe, single sofa bed, and laptop workspace; free cribs/infant beds available on requestComfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeepingNon-Smoking
1 King Bed1023-sq-foot room, deck/patio with ocean views Layout - Bedroom Relax - Private poolInternet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 41-inch LED TV with cable channelsFood & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, free minibar items, electric kettle, and room service (limited hours)Sleep - Tempur-Pedic bed, Egyptian cotton linens, blackout drapes/curtains, turndown service, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathrobes, and a separate bathtub and shower with a rainfall showerheadPractical - Safe, single sofa bed, and laptop workspace; free cribs/infant beds available on requestComfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeepingNon-Smoking
Family Beach Villa
2 King Beds1884-sq-foot room, deck/patio with beach views Layout - 2 bedrooms Internet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 41-inch LED TV with cable channelsFood & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, free minibar items, electric kettle, and room service (limited hours)Sleep - Tempur-Pedic bed, Egyptian cotton linens, blackout drapes/curtains, turndown service, and bed sheets Bathroom - 2 bathrooms, bathrobes, and a separate bathtub and shower with a rainfall showerheadPractical - Safe, single sofa bed, and laptop workspace; free cribs/infant beds available on requestComfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeepingNon-Smoking
2 King Beds1884-sq-foot room, deck/patio with beach views Layout - 2 bedrooms Internet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 41-inch LED TV with cable channelsFood & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, free minibar items, electric kettle, and room service (limited hours)Sleep - Tempur-Pedic bed, Egyptian cotton linens, blackout drapes/curtains, turndown service, and bed sheets Bathroom - 2 bathrooms, bathrobes, and a separate bathtub and shower with a rainfall showerheadPractical - Safe, single sofa bed, and laptop workspace; free cribs/infant beds available on requestComfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeepingNon-Smoking
Family Beach Villa (Private Pool)
2 King Beds1884-sq-foot room, deck/patio with beach views Layout - 2 bedrooms Relax - Private poolInternet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 41-inch LED TV with cable channelsFood & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, free minibar items, electric kettle, and room service (limited hours)Sleep - Tempur-Pedic bed, Egyptian cotton linens, blackout drapes/curtains, turndown service, and bed sheets Bathroom - 2 bathrooms, bathrobes, and a separate bathtub and shower with a rainfall showerheadPractical - Safe, single sofa bed, and laptop workspace; free cribs/infant beds available on requestComfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeepingNon-Smoking
2 King Beds1884-sq-foot room, deck/patio with beach views Layout - 2 bedrooms Relax - Private poolInternet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 41-inch LED TV with cable channelsFood & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, free minibar items, electric kettle, and room service (limited hours)Sleep - Tempur-Pedic bed, Egyptian cotton linens, blackout drapes/curtains, turndown service, and bed sheets Bathroom - 2 bathrooms, bathrobes, and a separate bathtub and shower with a rainfall showerheadPractical - Safe, single sofa bed, and laptop workspace; free cribs/infant beds available on requestComfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeepingNon-Smoking
Water Suite
1 King Bed1668-sq-foot room, deck/patio with ocean views Relax - Private poolInternet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 41-inch LED TV with cable channelsFood & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, free minibar items, electric kettle, and room service (limited hours)Sleep - Tempur-Pedic bed, Egyptian cotton linens, blackout drapes/curtains, turndown service, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathrobes, and a separate bathtub and shower with a rainfall showerheadPractical - Safe, single sofa bed, and laptop workspace; free cribs/infant beds available on requestComfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeepingNon-Smoking
1 King Bed1668-sq-foot room, deck/patio with ocean views Relax - Private poolInternet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 41-inch LED TV with cable channelsFood & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, free minibar items, electric kettle, and room service (limited hours)Sleep - Tempur-Pedic bed, Egyptian cotton linens, blackout drapes/curtains, turndown service, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathrobes, and a separate bathtub and shower with a rainfall showerheadPractical - Safe, single sofa bed, and laptop workspace; free cribs/infant beds available on requestComfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeepingNon-Smoking
Dining
Be pampered with the ultimate VARU Plan™ which combines your entire stay into one seamless experience.The VARU Plan™ is an all-inclusive package which lets you dine, enjoy snacks, taste premium alcohol, indulge in unlimited cocktails, and take part in complimentary water activities during your stay at VARU. DINING EXPERIENCES Breakfast Lunch DinnerServed at the Lime & Chili (All‐Day Dining) – our main restaurant; a combination of a sumptuous buffet, live cooking stations, theme nights, and grill. Discover the four distinctive dining options, including the renowned Maldivian restaurant Kaage, the Mediterranean Sea Food haven NU, and the enticing Charcoal Beach Grill—all tailored to your length of stay. Read More
Recreation
Spend idyllic days basking in the sun by the pool or on the shoreline. Embrace the thrill of water sports, explore the vibrant marine life through daily snorkelling excursions, or delve into the depths with unlimited diving opportunities. Luxuriate in the indulgence of included spa treatments and more. Read More
Location
Ideally situated on the North-West edge of the heavenly Malé Atoll in the Maldives, VARU by Atmosphere presents the ultimate island hideaway. A brand new offering from the highly regarded hospitality brand, Atmosphere, VARU promises nothing less than an exceptional five-star experience in the Indian Ocean. This resort typifies barefoot luxury, giving guests the opportunity to unwind and indulge amidst some of the world’s most jaw-dropping nature. Admire the placid turquoise lagoon waters fringed with white sand beaches, or take the plunge and encounter reefs teeming with exotic marine life. Find these tranquil surroundings just 40 minutes away by speedboat transfer from Malé International Airport. Read More
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다훈 김
An unforgettable trip to the Maldives
The Varu was really satisfying. Everything was prepared. My host was Sobah, He was very delicate in managing his schedule and was kind. Thanks to him, I traveled comfortably. And The food was...
Journey60767274774
Varu experience 💪
Thoroughly enjoyed my stay. The gym was excellent facilities were brilliant and Winston was especially helpful with stretching exercises and use of the gym itself. He also ran some very nice fitness...
Jibril S
VARU Experience
I had a great time here in VARU. Winston was extremely helpful when using the gym and stretching and he was very welcoming each time I came to play table tennis and pool.
