Anantara Veli Maldives Resort vs Kuda Villingili Resort Maldives
Two Maldives resorts at a similar price: from about $1,250 and $1,250 a night. Below are only the points where they really differ.
Choose Anantara Veli Maldives Resort if you…
- + care most about snorkelling (71 vs 40 out of 100)
- + care most about quiet & private (78 vs 69 out of 100)
- + care most about beach (70 vs 64 out of 100)
- + want more meals included: Half board (breakfast + dinner) vs Breakfast
- + want to snorkel from the beach: house reef good vs almost none
- + want it quiet: adults only
Choose Kuda Villingili Resort Maldives if you…
- + care most about villa / pool (82 vs 66 out of 100)
- + care most about lots to do (75 vs 66 out of 100)
- + care most about dining (86 vs 80 out of 100)
- + travel with young kids: all ages welcome, the other is adults only
Side by side
| Anantara Veli Maldives Resort | Kuda Villingili Resort Maldives | |
|---|---|---|
| Region | South Malé Atoll | North Malé Atoll |
| Tier | Luxury | Luxury |
| Low season / night | $1,250–$2,778 | $1,250–$2,778 |
| High season / night | $1,667–$3,472 | $1,806–$4,167 |
| Transfer | Speedboat · 30 min | Speedboat · 25 min |
| Meals included | Half board (breakfast + dinner) | Breakfast |
| House reef | Good | Almost none |
| Children | adults only | All ages · kids club |
| Guest rating | Tripadvisor 4.9 · Google 4.8 | Tripadvisor 4.9 · Google 4.6 |
Experience scores (out of 100)
| Snorkelling | 71 | 40 |
|---|---|---|
| Beach | 70 | 64 |
| Dining | 80 | 86 |
| Villa / pool | 66 | 82 |
| Value | 65 | 62 |
| Quiet & private | 78 | 69 |
| Lots to do | 66 | 75 |
Scores are derived from each resort’s facts and are for comparing these two, not an absolute rating. Room rates are editorial estimates; check a live quote before booking.