Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru in Male, Maldives

Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru offers 48 newly refurbished all-pool villas with traditional Maldivian styling and local arts and crafts. Each villa includes a private pool and hot tub set in a tropical garden. The Beachfront Pool Villas provide direct access to the white-sand beach and lagoon.

Three dining venues include Sangu Garden for Maldivian grills, Saffron for signature Thai dishes, and award-winning Madi Hiyaa for authentic Japanese Yakitori. The Dine-Around concept and a complimentary shuttle to Dhawa Ihuru expand dining options across two islands. Romantic dining experiences such as the Sharkpoint Dinner are available under the stars.

The award-winning Banyan Tree Spa provides holistic treatments including body scrubs, wraps, facials, and couples massage. Facilities include a spa lounge, outdoor swimming pool, and fitness centre. The spa also offers hair treatments, manicure, pedicure, and make-up services.

Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru holds the Most Sustainable Resort award and Gold Certification by EarthCheck for its conservation efforts. The Marine Lab organizes guided snorkelling tours, marine life safaris, and Kahan'bu catamaran cruises to the Rannamaari shipwreck. On-site water sports include diving, windsurfing, canoeing, and fishing, and a kids club offers family-friendly activities.

The resort is a 20-minute speedboat ride from Velana International Airport in North Malé Atoll. Nearby attractions include the Grand Friday Mosque, Sultans Park, and Old Friday Mosque in Malé. The surrounding waters offer best diving sites such as Kuda Haa, accessible from the resort.

Rooms: 48 all-pool villas with private pools and hot tubs

Dining: Saffron Thai, Madi Hiyaa Japanese, Sangu Garden Maldivian

Wellness: Banyan Tree Spa with holistic treatments

Conservation: Marine Lab with coral restoration and guided snorkelling tours

Location: 20-minute speedboat from Velana International Airport

Family: Onsite kids club and family-friendly activities