Luxury beach resort in the Maldives, Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru
| country: | Maldives | ||||
| location: | Vabbinfaru Island | ||||
| price: | From US $5,320 - US $8,438 plus tax for Beach Front Villa per week, full board, based on full occupancy, excluding flights
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| more info: | We can book flights from the UK Further price information | ||||
| vouchers: | Gift vouchers can be used with this holiday |
description
Cast away on a secluded coral atoll in the paradisiacal Maldives archipelago, you experience a sense of magic & romance at Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru Maldives Resort that's second to none. Time moves imperceptibly, while the gentle touch of the warm sun makes you recall wondrous dreams once forgotten. You'll find luxury in paradise here - catching the salty tang of the sea breeze as you wake up in the morning, swimming in between the wondrous sea creatures that dwell forty feet below, luxuriating in the pampered comfort of your own elegant villa and marvelling at the beautiful Maldives sunset and magnificent splash of stars in the night. special things to do and see here
| 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 snorkelling. 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 our 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. Dive centre: As a Five Star Golden Palm PADI Dive Centre, we offer the full range of PADI and Nitrox courses. We pay individual attention to each guest, so courses and dives are conducted in small groups. Our 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". We are different - we have set ourselves the mission to create ecological awareness amongst our 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 - we employ 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 us the prestigious PATA (Pacific Asia Travel Association) Award 2002 for Corporate Environmental Programme. So if you dive with us, you will discover the mysterious creatures of the ocean and leave with a much better understanding of the "Blue Planet". Spa: Banyan Tree Spa Vabbinfaru promises to be an exclusive hideaway in the Maldives. Enjoy the gentle breezes of the Indian Ocean and rejuvenate your senses with a range of spa treatments developed based on traditional Asian healing philosophies. At our spa, therapists extend a warm welcome with their intuitive touch and a dedicated service attitude. |     |
rooms, food and facilities
| Vabbinfaru Villa: Stay at the lavish Vabbinfaru Villa for an extravagant beach hideaway with a personal touch. Enjoy the luxury of a large landscaped garden with ocean views, al fresco living pavilion, beach ‘sala’ pavilion, sundeck, jet pool and outdoor shower. Ample space makes the Vabbinfaru Villa ideal for small wedding parties; yet, priceless privacy can be found within each villa. Sit back and let the shooting stars fall into your lap. Deluxe Beachfront Villa: The natural beauty of Vabbinfaru Island can now be experienced in the plush comfort of the new Deluxe Beachfront Villa. The stylish interior has been designed to be bright and breezy – it opens on to a large sundeck at the front that leads to the powder-soft beach and into a glitzy bathroom at the back with an outdoor jet pool and shower. Here you can take part in the play of nature and count the hues of the changing sky, as the stunning sunrise, sunset and star-filled night sky leave their shimmering reflections on the lagoon. Deluxe Oceanview Villa: The new Deluxe Oceanview Villa invites you to relish the heavenly tranquility of an enchanting garden from your own pavilion. While featuring the same facilities and comfort as a Deluxe Beachfront Villa, the secluded garden setting of the new Deluxe Oceanview Villa is much treasured for its generous space, privacy and shady greenery. The beach peeps through the leaves and entices you to soak up a golden tan, laze around and see your footsteps disappear in the sand as the winds blow from the sea. A heavenly place to pamper yourself with an in-villa BBQ. Beachfront Villa: With its private outdoor jet pool and sundeck, the Beachfront Villa is ideally suited for a romantic getaway. Watch the spectacular ocean vista unfold from the terrace, while the balmy sea breeze cools the room. Or step onto the silky sand of the beach and swim above the virtually untouched house reef with its glorious display of colour and the occasional trumpet fish, harmless baby shark and turtle. Oceanview Villa: The Oceanview Villa delivers unparalleled privacy with its very own open-air jet pool on a wooden patio. Immerse yourself in the bubbling waters of the jet pool and feel the tension seep away from your body as you drift off to the sound of waves lapping on the picture-perfect shores. Ilaafathi Restaurant: Tuck into scrumptious Maldivian and International treats in the casual setting of Ilaafathi restaurant. Set right on the beach with a natural Alang-Alang roof, this beachfront eatery serves extravagant buffet breakfasts and superb set dinners that will make you come back for more. Naiboli Bar: Appetizing snacks are served all day long at our open-air Naiboli Bar, along with your favourite cocktails. You can while away many happy hours here chatting with friends, having a game of snooker, or simply unwinding in the warm and friendly atmosphere. Perfect for a light appetite in the middle of the day. Private Dining: Fancy having a wildly romantic candlelit barbecue dinner in the intimacy of your villa or by the beach? We'll arrange that for you and even provide you with your very own private chef and waiter. Spoilt by our attentive service and fine cuisine, you will feel pampered like royalty. Sandbank Dining: Have you ever dreamt of sweeping your loved one off the feet with a romantic dinner that is out of this world? Let your imagination run wild and we'll make your dreams come true by taking you 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. |       |
how to find us
Occupying the entire island of Vabbinfaru, the jewel of the North Malé Atoll, Banyan Tree Maldives Vabbinfaru lies is just 25 minutes by speedboat from the airport and Malé, the capital of the Maldives. further price information
| Villa type | Guide price per room per week |
| Deluxe Beach Front Villa | From US $6,726 - US $9,610 + tax |
| Deluxe Ocean View Villa | From US $5,580 - US $8,915 + tax |
| Beach Front Villa | From US $5,320 - US $8,438 + tax |
| Ocean View Villa | No availability |
| Vabbinfaru Villa | From US $7,210 - US $9,995 + tax |
Enhance your stay: Sandbank Dinner for 1: US $235 + tax
Platform Dinner for 1: US $125 + tax
Intimate Moments for 2: US $158 + tax
Sunset Cruise for 2: US $88 + tax
Snorkelling Safari: US $24 + tax
Prices are per room per 1 week, on full occupancy, on full-board basis and does not include flights. Rates do not include the Christmas period. The GBP price shown is based on today's exchange rate. Your holiday will be charged in GBP at the rate applicable when you make any payment. Pricing correct at time of website publication and are subject to change.
flight arrangements
We are able to help you with any flight arrangements from the UK. Please indicate if you wish us to quote also for flights when you make your enquiry and we will strive to get you the best flights and rates possible. how this holiday makes a difference
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As a socially responsible business, Banyan Tree was founded with the core value of driving sustainable development. With the call to arms of embracing the environment and empowering the people, we seek to continue being an agent of social and economic development through responsible tourism. Our triple bottom line (economy, society and environment) help direct our sustainable development by inspiring associates, guests, and partners to take a wider consideration encompassing a long term view when making business decisions.
Environment Since its founding, Banyan Tree has sought to protect the natural environment. The importance of safeguarding the environment is central within our goal of sharing the original beauty of any location with guests and friends. This includes ensuring each resort fits into the local setting in a sensitive, meaningful manner. Opened in 1995, Banyan Tree Maldives Vabbinfaru is located on the North Malé Atoll, featuring 48 guest villas. They were built on this fascinating island surrounded by shallow crystalline waters and beautiful coral reefs. To prevent damaging the beautiful coral reefs surrounding the island during construction, the solution was to transfer thatched roofs and other pre-fabricated building materials brought in from Indonesia to small boats and barges that could navigate the shallow waters without threatening its delicate marine life. In addition, the villas were built on the footprints of a previous property to preserve existing trees and prevent erosion on the beach. Banyan Tree increased its commitment to tackle the issues of climate change by launching Greening Communities in 2007. Banyan Tree’s group wide environmental initiative targeting climate change, Greening Communities challenges our resorts to plant 2,000 new trees per year for the next 10 years. While the initiative will offset a small amount of the globally produced atmospheric carbon dioxide, the main goal is to drive greater awareness of climate change among our communities, associates, and guests. We started with 7 initial locations in Thailand (Phuket and Bangkok), Indonesia (Bintan), Maldives, Seychelles, China (Lijiang), and Australia (Cairns) in 2007 and will continue ramping up in the coming years. Resorts were tasked to plant non invasive species on protected locations such as schools or parks where any newly planted trees have a significantly high likelihood of long term longevity. At Vabbinfaru we planted a mixture of 1000 Labernum, Margosa, Sea Trumpet, Fig, Rain, Tamarind, Ashoka, Casuarina, Jambolan, and Laurelwood trees in Haa Alifu and Haadhaalu Atolls on Earth Day, along with 2000 other plants. In 2007, Banyan Tree launched a group wide effort to monitor and systematically reduce the carbon emissions from its resorts. While much of this effort was more internally focused to fine tune and enhance the overall environmental management strategy, this effort has lead to a programme launching in 2008 to reduce energy and water consumption by each resort while enhancing waste management practices at each location. The overall goal is to reduce consumption and carbon emissions by 10% every year from 2006 levels between 2008 and 2010. Formalised in the last part of 2007, the group environmental management strategy requires each resort to have environmental management officers specifically to monitor power consumption, water consumption and waste production and reduce consumption by at least 10% every year. Community With the mandate of empowering people, Banyan Tree is quick to recognise the necessity of building community capacity, in every location that we are in. As an agent of social and economic development, we realise the potential of tourism to hire from the local workforce, giving training and marketable skills to raise the overall level of community prosperity. Sustaining village development, preserving and promoting traditional cultures and crafts are part of Banyan Tree Gallery’s business ethos as a socially responsible tourism retailer. Committed to showcasing and supporting community-friendly and eco-friendly products and projects, we have cultivated a wide network of over 40 village producers and project partners around the region. |
Tourism can be good and bad for destinations & local people. We carefully screen every holiday against our criteria for responsible travel. 'Look behind the brochure' to find how each holiday makes a difference (see left). We don't claim to be perfect - there is no global accreditation - but we've led the way since 2001 and screened 1000's of holidays. We invite every traveller to write a review about their experiences and responsible tourism. This valuable feedback is sent to the people who run the holidays. We keep a very close eye on it and take off holidays that don't live up to our standards. |
