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Purely Maldives Ltd
Compass House,
24 Baddesley Close, North Baddesley
Hampshire SO52 9DR
United Kingdom
Nestled in the pristine waters of the Indian Ocean, Atmosphere Hotels & Resorts presents its newest resort, VARU by Atmosphere. Enjoy your first moments in paradise, on a speed boat for 40 minutes while you arrive from Male International Airport to the North-West of the Maldives. Experience 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, represented at the resort with its perfect blend of contemporary architecture and tropical vibes of the island paradise.
Live the serene island life in an artistic beach home that embraces the surrounding tropical landscape. Eloquent interiors, with a high-ceilinged wooden roof, cream coloured walls and a floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door that creates a bright and airy ambiance washed in natural light.
Maximum Occupancy - 2 Adults + 1 Child or 3 Adults
Wake up to gorgeous ocean views. Step into the crystal-clear turquoise lagoon for a swim. Slip into a restful sleep as your senses are soothed by the sound of gentle waves lapping the stilts of your aquatic home. Live close to nature in our tranquil water villas. with a vaulted ceiling and a huge glass sliding door that brings in the natural light.
Maximum Occupancy - 2 Adults + 1 Child
Live the serene island life in an artistic beach home that embraces the surrounding tropical landscape. Eloquent interiors, with a high-ceilinged wooden roof, cream coloured walls and a floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door that creates a bright and airy ambiance washed in natural light.
Step out to an expansive veranda leading to a sandy beach, and experience walking on a cloud. Furnished with two inviting loungers, a large sofa, a side table and two chairs, the veranda comes with the option of a 10-square-meter private plunge pool. End your day in this private paradise with a glass of relaxing wine on the open deck as you enjoy a multicoloured Maldivian sunset.
Maximum Occupancy - 2 Adults + 1 Child or 3 Adults
Wake up to gorgeous ocean views. Step into the crystal-clear turquoise lagoon for a swim. Slip into a restful sleep as your senses are soothed by the sound of gentle waves lapping the stilts of your aquatic home. Live close to nature in our tranquil water villas. with a vaulted ceiling and a huge glass sliding door that brings in the natural light.
An elegant palette of cream, brown and cerulean highlights the atmosphere of airy, understated luxury. A huge glass sliding door brings in the natural light. Step out to the spacious veranda and soak in the morning sunshine. Relax on the inviting rattan and hardwood sunbeds. The water villas come with the option of a 10-square-meter pool to enjoy a cool dip in your private infinity pool.
Maximum Occupancy - 2 Adults + 1 Child
Breathe eloquence in your aquatic paradise with endless ocean vistas from every window and the touch of turquoise waters a step away. Located at the end of a wooden jetty this exclusive water suite offers uninterrupted sunset views and absolute privacy for a truly romantic lagoon stay. Curl up on the comfortable rattan sun loungers or sink into the inviting sofa on your private veranda, with the turquoise and azure waters stretching as far as the eyes can see. Step into the lagoon for some snorkelling adventures. Swim under the stars in your private 10-square-meter infinity pool.
Maximum Occupancy - 2 Adults + 1 Child or 3 Adults
Open a beautiful wooden door, your portal to a picturesque island hideaway. Just a step away from the sparkling white beach, the two-bedroom villa is perfect for families travelling to the Maldives with up to four children. Natural light-filled interiors with plush furnishing and Maldivian design touches create a stylish indoor space where you can unwind, read or simply enjoy some quiet family time.
Maximum Occupancy - 2 Adults + 4 Children or 3 Adults + 3 Children or 4 Adults + 2 Children
Open a beautiful wooden door, your portal to a picturesque island hideaway. Just a step away from the sparkling white beach, the two-bedroom villa is perfect for families travelling to the Maldives with up to four children. Natural light-filled interiors with plush furnishing and Maldivian design touches create a stylish indoor space where you can unwind, read or simply enjoy some quiet family time.
A large sliding glass door leads to a wooden veranda flanked by a lush tropical garden. Relax on the comfortable sun loungers and enjoy the ocean views. Or engage your brain cells and have some fun with a beautiful board game, thoughtfully placed on the side table. The master bedroom veranda comes with the option of a 10-square-meter private plunge pool with a wooden sundeck.
Maximum Occupancy - 2 Adults + 4 Children or 3 Adults + 3 Children or 4 Adults + 2 Children
Surrounded by lush tropical gardens and with easy access to the beach, our three exclusive Majlis Suites are an oasis of tranquillity. A private entrance opens to your dreamy villa by a gently curving, white, sandy beach. Built around a beautiful courtyard with a stunning 45-square-meter private plunge pool, the villa comes with two bedrooms, one on the ground floor and the other on the first floor, and a vast living-cum-dining room with an adjoining mini-library. A room for the au pair ensures there’s ample privacy to enjoy undisturbed family time.
With the soft sandy beach and shimmering lagoon just a few steps away, have a rendezvous with nature from the comfort of your beach hideaway. Thoughtfully curated interiors with subtle Maldivian decor deliver on comfort, style and local feel in equal measures. Pick your perfect spot to kick back, relax and enjoy your family’s company.
Maximum Occupancy - 2 Adults + 4 Children or 3 Adults + 3 Children or 4 Adults + 2 Children
Majlis Suite is valid only for bookings with minimum 2 nights stay and above.
$ | £ | € | |
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Adult (12+) | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Child (2-11 years) | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Infant (0-1 years) | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Indulge in a gastronomical experience at VARU by Atmosphere in the Maldives, with restaurants that bring the world to you on a plate through choicest gourmet experiences.
Choose from the finest of culinary creations that span from Europe to Asia with a touch of Maldives. Enjoy sumptuous lunch and dinner spreads with enchanting presentations complemented by pristine views to create that special memory for the ages.
With the finest of culinary creations spanning from Europe to Asia and our own Maldivian shores to entice your taste buds, our all-day dining restaurant offers diverse and generous breakfast buffets that go beyond the obvious with a touch of Maldivian flavours.
The elegant all-day dining restaurant is designed to create a relaxed beachside vibe with the option of open-air and covered seating, white and cream decor and subtle turquoise green highlights. The bracing fragrance of the Indian Ocean breeze, ambient music, the soft sand under your feet and delectable buffet displays set the scene for a memorable culinary journey at Lime & Chilli.
Relish our sumptuous breakfast, lunch and dinner spreads with live cooking stations and hot buffet classics, elaborate salad and grill bars, classic pasta and pizza counters, freshest vegetarian, seafood and meat ingredients and delightful dessert displays that deliver on the taste too.
Let the intoxicating aroma of char-grilled meat and seafood transport you to a gourmet heaven. Choose from a wide selection of appetisers, salads, kabab platters or classic entrees like Filet Mignon, Sirloin Steak, Ribeye or Bourbon Baby Back Ribs. Bid adieu to a memorable meal with a Stewed Apricot Crème Brulee.
Enjoy an à la carte beach dine-out at our grill bar as you watch moonlight dance on the lagoon with refreshing sea breeze and cool sand under your feet. Open for DINNER on All-Days except Wednesday.
Choose from a wide selection of appetizers, salads, kabab platters or classic entrees like Filet Mignon, Sirloin Steak, Ribeye or Bourbon Baby Back Ribs. Bid adieu to a memorable meal with a Stewed Apricot Crème Brulee.
NÜ means ‘blue’ in Dhivehi, the local language. In the spirit of its beguiling name, everything in this restaurant celebrates the magical beauty of the Indian Ocean. Sip a vintage cocktail or bite into a sumptuous dessert, with a calming evening breeze and company of a loved one, for a moment to cherish and freeze in time.
Savour the best of Mediterranean, Italian and French cuisine in a three-course meal at this elegant fine dining restaurant, with standout dishes like Bouillabaisse, Squid Ink Pappardelle and Lagoon Crab Risotto. Open for LUNCH on Monday, Wednesday and Friday | DINNER on All-Days except Wednesday.
An enticing blue wine glass welcomes you to this classy over-water restaurant. There’s the soft glow of blue candle lights on your table. Dazzling views of the turquoise lagoon all around add to the enchantment. Head over to the sunset rooftop bar here, for a perfect sundowner and a leisurely dinner created from the freshest local catch with some of the best lagoon views of the island.
Sail on a culinary adventure at Kaage, our Maldivian fine-dining restaurant, where you can experience local flavours presented with a progressive twist.
Maldives is blessed with a small but prized natural bounty. A limited agriculture sector cultivates a select farm produce of coconuts, yams, mangoes, papayas and pineapples, and easily available fresh fish and seafood. These are the hallmarks of a simplicity, which is reflected across its food and culture. Being an essential trading hub in the Indian Ocean, Maldivian cuisine bears rich influences from the Indian subcontinent, Africa, Arabia and the Far East, creating a burst of flavours and a fascinating taste palette. At Kaage, you get to witness this cultural potpourri first-hand, in its exquisitely crafted dishes, which are taken up a notch with unique artistic presentations by our skilled chefs.
Designed like a traditional Maldivian house with accentuated wooden and floral tones, KAAGÉ creates an authentic setting complemented by warm hospitality perfect for enjoying the culinary surprises at Kaage. Open for LUNCH on Thursday and Sunday | DINNER on all-days except Wednesday.
Raise a toast to life at BAY ROUGE, our main pool bar. Pick from an elaborate menu with a premium selection of spirits, beer, and wine, unlimited cocktails and mocktails, signature drinks, and a selection of tea and coffee. Snacks are served from 16:00 to 18:00 hours daily. Refreshing, pool-side lunch served at Bay Rouge every Tuesday and Saturday (all other dining outlets will be closed for lunch).
The Maldives evoke a picture of pristine beaches, clear turquoise lagoons and reef-ringed atolls with colourful marine life – the ideal setting for adventure, exploration and indulgent experiences.
Swim in the lagoon with turtles and colourful reef fish, be inspired by the hues of a Maldivian sunset out in the sea and enjoy the sheer joy of water sports with your family. A myriad of such memorable experiences awaits you at VARU by Atmosphere.
Beyond the shimmering lagoons and sparkling islands, Maldives also offers a hidden world – an aquatic paradise. Play in our crystal-clear lagoon to your heart’s content. Zip over the water on an exhilarating water bike ride. Dive in to see a whole new world. Watch sea turtles and majestic manta rays swim by. Follow schools of colourful reef fish. Marvel at the delicate colours of sea anemones and million-years-old corals.
The PADI certified dive centre at VARU is equipped with state-of-the-art gear and experienced multilingual diving instructors who will chart your journey into the magical underwater world. Led by experienced instructors, our exciting diving excursions are just a short boat ride away from the resort. Dive into the clear, warm ocean on sunny day. Experience the magic of vibrant coral, colourful reefs, manta rays, moray eels and whale sharks. For the more adventurous travellers, the night diving session is an unmatched experience. The dark waters heighten your senses as you gaze at Manta Rays feeding on plankton, and if you are lucky you might get to see a whale shark or feel a herd of nurse sharks swimming right above you.
Explore the lagoon on a kayak. Put on your snorkelling gear and immerse yourself in the enchanting underwater world. Zip over the shimmering water in a jet ski. Laugh and play with your family with an exhilarating banana boat ride. Test your balancing skills with a stand-up paddle boat. Play with water logs. Experience Water Sports in the Maldives to your heart’s content!
Swimming with a manta ray just inches away from you. Watching a school of colourful reef fish swim by. Sitting on wooden Dhoni in the middle of the ocean as you watch a surreal sunset. Being delighted by a pod of dancing dolphins … life at VARU island is made up of many such moments.
Experience the true island life with our excursions and private charters. A little further from the resort island you can find yourself surrounded by a fascinating world of marine life and dazzling ocean vistas.
Head out on snorkelling excursions to spend a few hours immersed in the vibrant underwater world of coral reefs. Gaze into endless ocean vistas on a sunset cruise, identify stars and constellations on a night cruise in a dhoni or experience a unique night fishing excursion.
If you love outdoor activities, adventure, fun and games – then a holiday at VARU will not leave you disappointed. DISPORT, our lagoon facing sports and recreation centre, offers a host of fitness and sports options to choose from.
Every experience here is elevated by the refreshing ocean vistas. Imagine working out while gazing at the turquoise horizon. Or playing a barefoot beach volleyball game right on the soft white sandy beach. Life at VARU is made up of many such exhilarating experiences curated just for you.
DISPORT offers a vast array of activities to do in the Maldives, including tennis, badminton, beach volleyball, gymnasium as well as scheduled, weekly fitness activities including morning yoga, wake-up gym sessions, aqua yoga, kids’ yoga and pilates.
Whether you want to enjoy some relaxing yoga by the beach or put in some strenuous workout hours, at VARU we provide all the facilities that set you up for a happening fun-filled day!
While you enjoy the best of time at VARU, your kids need not miss out on any fun. As one of the most sought-after Kid Friendly Resorts in the Maldives, we have a host of activities lined up for our young guests which keeps them engaged and entertained.
Our world-class kids' club, On The Move, offers scheduled activities, monitored play areas and guided art and craft workshops to entertain your little ones. From hosting birthday parties to offering babysitting services, the trained staff at our kids' club ensure that your children are well taken care of and have a good time at VARU, while giving you some well-deserved me time.
Art and craft workshops such as photo frame making, staw rocket art, clay art and recycle art, special Maldivian craft sessions, movie screenings, dancing, party games, fitness activities, sandcastle building, children's yoga, children’s themed parties and DJ nights for young adults.
Feel all your stress and aches melt away at the soothing sanctuary of the overwater ELENA Spa and Wellness Complex at VARU by Atmosphere. Tucked into a quiet corner of the southern jetty, the spa features six beautifully-designed treatment rooms with glass bottom floors to enjoy the marine view while our therapists pamper you with deep tissue massages and detoxifying treatments.
Choose from a host of nature-inspired spa treatments for a sense of internal balance and well-being. Centered around the five elements - earth, plant, fire, water and air - our treatments focus on balancing your core to regain a healthy mind, body and soul. Rejuvenate yourself and create essential harmony through one of our signature massage treatments: Earth The Sensory, Water The Harmony, Fire The Energy, Wood The Essence and Plant All Natural. Our team of multinational, highly-skilled therapists provide bespoke treatments with unmatched care and personalized service for a truly indulgent experience.
The ELENA Spa and Wellness Complex comes with a fully equipped gymnasium and a salt pool, steam sauna facilities, a salon and a boutique. Our spa facilities cater to a range of holistic needs including health, nutrition and fitness for mind, body and soul. Your experience begins when you walk through our doors, but the benefits will last a lifetime.
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