- Island Features
- Tennis
- Swimming Pool for Children
- Splash Park for Children
- Bubble Master Introductory Diving for Kids
- Swim Up Pool Bar
- Communal Swimming Pool
- Communal Swimming Pool (Adults only)
- Kids Club (from 3 yrs)
- Kids Club (from 4 yrs)
- Babysitting Available
- Doctor on Island
- Nurse on Island
- Decompression Chamber on Island
- Island Time same as Airport/Male Time
- Island Time 1 hour ahead of Airport/Male Time
- Island Time 2 hours ahead of Airport/Male Time
- Age Restriction - Adults Only (above 07 years)
- Age Restriction - Adults Only (above 08 years)
- Age Restriction - Adults Only (above 12 years)
- Age Restriction - Adults Only (above 16 years)
- Golf Buggies for transportation
- Spa
- Gym
- Evening Music Entertainment
- Feeding of fish/shark/rays by the island
- Shop - for Clothes
- Shop - for Jewellery
- Shop - for Gifts/Everyday
- Snorkel Equipment included Free
- Local Island Excursion
- Evening Music such as - Bodu Beru
- Evening Music such as - a Vocalist, a Band or a DJ
- Bicycles (free)
- Bicycles (chargeable)
- Bicycles with Stabilisers or Child Seats
- Child sized Bicycles
- Sea Defences (sea walls) offshore
- Sea Defences which disappear at High Tide
- Groynes extend from Beach into Lagoon
- Sea Grass Area (friendly to Turtles)
- Located in Addu Atoll
- Located in Baa Atoll
- Located in Dhaalu Atoll
- Located in Faafuu Atoll
- Located in Gaafu Alifu Atoll
- Located in Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll
- Located in Haa Alifu Atoll
- Located in Haa Dhaalu Atoll
- Located in Laamu Atoll
- Located in Lhaviyani Atoll
- Located in Meemu Atoll
- Located in Noonu Atoll
- Located in North Ari Atoll (Alif Alif Atoll)
- Located in North Male Atoll (Kaafu Atoll)
- Located in Raa Atoll
- Located in Rasdhoo Atoll
- Located in South Ari Atoll (Alif Dhaal Atoll)
- Located in South Male Atoll
- Located in Shaviyani Atoll
- Located in Thaa Atoll
- Located in Vaavu Atoll
- Room
- WiFi available in Rooms
- WiFi available in Rooms (but chargeable)
- WiFi available in Communal Areas
- WiFi available in Communal Areas (but chargeable)
- 2 Bedroom Beach Villas (with linking door)
- 2 Bedroom Beach Villas (with linking corridoor)
- 2 Bedroom Water Villas (with linking door)
- 2 Bedroom Water Villas (with linking corridoor)
- Twin Beds available? (enquire for room type)
- Water Villas
- Water Villas with Private Pools
- Water Villa with Child Safety Rails
- Water Villa with Slide
- Beach Villas with Private Pools
- Sunbeds numbered for Villa
- Sunbeds on Beach for Water Villas
- Butler Service
- Room Service/In Villa Dining
- Room Service/In Villa Dining (incl. in a mealplan)
- Coffee Machine and Pods (free)
- Coffee Machine and Pods (chargeable)
- Minibar included in All Inclusive
- Movies on Room TV included
- Movies on Room TV chargeable
- Minibar in the room
- Iron and Ironing Board available
- Dining
- All Inclusive
- All Inclusive including A La Carte
- Bar that shows Football/Sports
- Celebration Beach Dining Available
- Celebration Dining Dug into Sand Available
- Early Dining for Children
- OverWater Bar/Restaurant
- Vegan Friendly Restaurant
- Vegan Friendly Menus in Standard Restaurants
- Food Intolerances can be Accommodated
- UnderWater Bar/Restaurant
- Breakfast - Buffet only
- Breakfast - a la Carte only
- Breakfast - Buffet and a la Carte
- Coffee Machine and Pods (free)
- Minibar included in All Inclusive
- Coffee Machine and Pods (chargeable)
- Minibar in the room
- Room Service/In Villa Dining
- Room Service/In Villa Dining (incl. in a mealplan)
- In the Water
- Snorkelling available from the Beach
- Snorkelling available from Water Villas
- Snorkelling available from a Boat Trip (free)
- Snorkelling from a Boat Trip (chargeable)
- Water Sports available free (non motorised)
- Water Sports available chargeable (non motorised)
- Water Sports available free (motorised)
- Water Sports available chargeable (motorised)
- Water Villa access to Water via a Runged Ladder
- Water Villa access to Water via a Flat Step Ladder
- Water Villa access to Water via Flat Step Stairs
- Sandy Bottomed Lagoon
- Surf Waves from Shore
- Surf Waves accessible from boat trip
- Sea Defences (sea walls) offshore
- Sea Defences which disappear at High Tide
- Groynes extend from Beach into Lagoon
- Certified Dive Centre
- Nitrox Diving
- Whale Shark Season (May to December)
- Whale Shark Season (January to April)
- Manta Ray Season (June to November)
- Manta Ray Season (January to May)
- Sea Grass Area (friendly to Turtles)
- Regular Turtle Sightings
- Bioluminescence seen in past 12 months
- Water Park in Lagoon
- Bubble Master Introductory Diving for Kids
- Snorkel Equipment included Free
- Buoyancy Jacket for Snorkelling included
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair Accessible Villa
- Swimming Pool Hoist/Crane
- Swimming Pool Flat Step Ladder
- Swimming Pool Flat Step Entry
- Swimming Pool Slope
- Hard Walkways
- Golf Buggy Available
- Sand Wheelchair
- Transfer
- Speedboat Transfer
- SeaPlane Transfer (water to water)
- Private Seaplane Lounge (as opposed to Communal)
- Domestic Plane Transfer (tarmac to tarmac)
- After Sunset Transfer available
- Air Conditioned Speedboat
- Air Conditioned Seaplane
Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru
EXPERIENCE ISLAND LIFE IN LUXURY
Step into a luxury barefoot tropical paradise where the ocean meets the sky. Be mesmerized by Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru’s all-natural beauty nestled at the heart of North Male’ Atoll, just a 20-minutes speedboat ride away from Velana International Airport.
Take respite in this picturesque island’s all-pool villas situated under swaying palm trees. Discover the vibrant Maldives underwater world and explore the Indian Ocean via a luxury Catamaran. Embark on a delightful culinary experience that will set your heart a bliss. A complete rejuvenating holiday comes with time-honored Asian-inspired treatments at the award-winning Banyan Tree Spa.
Our Opinion
A small island, recently upgraded. Very popular with honeymooners and boasts good green credentials.
Atmosphere: Quiet, tranquil and rustic this island offers an ideal romantic getaway.
Rooms: A large number of rooms for the size of the island. They are all well equipped and well designed for inside/outside life. Each room has its own private pool and pavillion.
Dining: Good selection and quality of food in general. Good value when staying All Inclusive.
Activities: Great house reef. Diving is less important here but the dive base leader is very knowledgeable about the stingrays and turtles which are fed daily - there are a range of valuable conservation projects being undertaken at the marine centre. The spa is very popular with very highly trainde therapists.
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This island is served by Speedboat.
Your Speedboat transfer will take around 20 mins.
Ilaafathi Restaurant
Beachfront dining amongst the tropical trees
At Ilaafathi you can enjoy a wide variety of freshly prepared breakfast items and delicious set dinners, to give you the real island dining experience in a casual setting of rustic wooden tables set amongst tropical trees on the white sandy beach.
Naiboli Bar
All day drinks and dining under the tropical breeze.
All-day dining selections are available at the open-air Naiboli Bar, including an extensive range of delicious appetisers, light meals and cocktails. Set on the sandy beachfront, you can enjoy the ocean breeze, sea and surf in a setting reflecting the best of Maldivian charm. Come Friday, watch the mesmerising Bodu Beru, a drumming music performance showcased by lively musicians in ethnic costumes.
Private Dining
Fancy having a wildly romantic candlelit barbecue dinner in the intimacy of your villa or by the beach? That can be arranged for you - you could even have your very own private chef and waiter. Spoilt by attentive service and fine cuisine, you will feel pampered like royalty.
Sandbank Dining
Have you ever dreamt of sweeping your loved one off their feet with a romantic dinner that is out of this world? Let your imagination run wild and make your dreams come true by journeying to a stunning sandbank by speedboat. The breathtaking view of the sun setting over the Indian Ocean will whet your appetite, revealing the magical night sky of a billion stars and the hypnotic melody of the ocean. Once ushered to a table of gourmet victuals and champagne, with only the moon and torches lighting your feast, the universe is reduced to just the two of you. What a wonderful way to start the evening. Simply perfect.
Guests are entitled to take breakfast at the resort’s main restaurant, Ilaafathi Restaurant.
Guests are entitled to take lunch and / or dinner at Ilaafathi Restaurant or Riveli Restaurant at Angsana Ihuru.
Oceanview Pool Villa
Enter into a world of romance in this beautiful Maldives pool villa. The bedroom is equipped with a four-poster king-size bed, curved wall of French doors and elegant draping.
Step directly from your bedroom onto the large wooden patio with sunbeds, an outdoor tropical shower, access to the private pool and the outdoor jetpool. The patio leads you down to the ocean, where you can experience some of the finest sand on the planet – and of course the glorious turquoise ocean.
Enjoy panoramic views of the Indian Ocean.
Maximum Occupancy : 2 Adults + 1 Child & 1 Infant or 3 Adults + 1 Infant
7 nights, arriving on 21st October 2026
Change Dates
- Breakfast
- £4,479.00ENQUIRE
- Half Board
- £5,389.00ENQUIRE
- Full Board
- £6,298.00ENQUIRE
- All Inclusive
- £7,510.00ENQUIRE
- Breakfast
- £3,517.00ENQUIRE
- Half Board
- £4,426.00ENQUIRE
- Full Board
- £5,336.00ENQUIRE
- All Inclusive
- £6,548.00ENQUIRE
Beachfront Pool Villa
Enjoy life on the beach with this stunning villa with private pool and adjoining jet pool. The charming traditional Maldivian design, gorgeous outdoor shower, wooden walkway to the beach and walled water feature complete the outdoor space. The romance and idyll continues inside, with French doors in the bedroom for al fresco dining, open bathroom, lush furniture and a close-up view of the ocean. You couldn't feel more like a beach dweller if you were Robinson Crusoe.
Stay right on the beach in this intimate villa with direct access to both the turquoise ocean and your private pool.
Maximum Occupancy : 2 Adults + 1 Child & 1 Infant or 3 Adults + 1 Infant
7 nights, arriving on 21st October 2026
Change Dates
- Breakfast
- £4,864.00ENQUIRE
- Half Board
- £5,773.00ENQUIRE
- Full Board
- £6,682.00ENQUIRE
- All Inclusive
- £7,894.00ENQUIRE
- Breakfast
- £3,902.00ENQUIRE
- Half Board
- £4,811.00ENQUIRE
- Full Board
- £5,720.00ENQUIRE
- All Inclusive
- £6,932.00ENQUIRE
Grand Beachfront Pool Villa
Designed with families in mind, this spacious suite villa category has a prime beachfront address and a separate living room with an attached bathroom. The outdoor Thai Sala is the perfect place to laze on the loungers and enjoy the majestic views or dine al fresco.The Grand Beachfront Pool Villa offers all of this, and of course, our signature private pool and panoramic views of the turquoise waters.
Maximum Occupancy - 6 Adults or 5 Adults + 1 Child.
Note: Grand Beachfront Pool Villa category is ‘On Request’ and subject to availability
7 nights, arriving on 21st October 2026
Change Dates
- Breakfast
- £7,653.00ENQUIRE
- Half Board
- £8,562.00ENQUIRE
- Full Board
- £9,471.00ENQUIRE
- All Inclusive
- £10,683.00ENQUIRE
- Breakfast
- £6,691.00ENQUIRE
- Half Board
- £7,600.00ENQUIRE
- Full Board
- £8,509.00ENQUIRE
- All Inclusive
- £9,721.00ENQUIRE
If you venture beyond the pampered realm of your villa and the wonderfully slow Maldivian pace of life, you'll find a wealth of recreational diversions. For a start, you can dive or snorkel in the transparent brilliance of the ocean, explore its riches, and go deep-sea or night fishing. After all, this is a paradise renowned for superlative fishing, sailing, diving and snorkeling.
If you prefer, sit in the shallow waters and watch the myriad of exotic schools of fish dart in and out of the light.
Enjoy a canoe ride with your partner or let a guide take you both on a leisurely catamaran ride.
For more vigorous workouts, head for the resort's health & fitness room. And for the less actively inclined, a ramble around Malé exploring its sights and shopping, or a promenade along the beach are just as rousing. If the sun gets to you, simply retire to breezy Naboli bar for board games or some quiet reading.
Water sports facilities: snorkeling, PADI dive centre, deep-sea fishing, night fishing, water-skiing,windsurfing, catamaran sailing, canoeing and fun tubes
Health & fitness room
Excursions: Malé sightseeing, island hopping, snorkelling safari, private yacht charter and sea plane trips
Banyan Tree Dive Centre
As a Five Star Golden Palm PADI Dive Centre, Banyan Tree offers the full range of PADI and Nitrox courses.
They pay individual attention to each guest, so courses and dives are conducted in small groups.
The professional instructors teach in different languages and take great care to create an environment that's truly relaxed.
No stress, just pure fun and safe diving!
Many resorts offer "mass diving". Banyan Tree is different - they have set themselves the mission to create ecological awareness amongst their guests, pursue research in coral growth and pioneer projects supporting marine life.
From the beginner's Resort Course to the PADI Open Water Course, you will be taught in great detail about the ocean and its fascinating life.
Imagine - Banyan Tree employs dedicated marine biologists who offer environmental dives and eco-safaris, on which they share their expert knowledge. You will be introduced to the unique Lotus and Turtle Research Projects, which have earned Banyan Tree the prestigious PATA (Pacific Asia Travel Association) Award 2002 for Corporate Environmental Programme.
So if you dive with them, you will discover the mysterious creatures of the ocean and leave with a much better understanding of the "Blue Planet".
Spa
Banyan Tree Spa Maldives Vabbinfaru promises unequalled magic, unobtrusive service, and an exclusive hideaway that has become synonymous with the Banyan Tree name. At Banyan Tree Spa Maldives, therapists bring the right balance of traditional touch and warm service to the extensive menu of tropical treatments. Banyan Tree Spa Maldives Vabbinfaru is open from 9am to 10 pm daily.
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The TTA protects ATOL packages and accommodation and transfer packages.
These are provided at no extra cost so you can book knowing you’re in the safest of hands.
Purely Maldives’ prices are inclusive of all taxes and surcharges and we ALWAYS include either speedboat, seaplane or domestic plane transfers (click on the Transfer tab).
- Atoll Name
- North Male Atoll (Kaafu Atoll)
- Distance from Male
- 18km / 11mi
- Time from Male
- Speedboat20 mins
- House Reef from Shore
- Yes
- Groynes on Beach
- Yes
- Sea Walls in Lagoon
- No
- Age Range
- All ages
- All Inclusive Available
- Yes (buffet)
- Number of Restaurants
- 1
- Number of Bars
- 1
- Number of Beach Villas
- 48
- Number of Water Villas
- None
- Island Dimensions
- 240 metres x 200 metres
- Island Area
- 48,000 square metres
- Island Density
- 1,000 square metres per room