Located in the gorgeous blue waters of the Indian Ocean, the Angsana Velavaru Maldives in the Dhaalu Atoll offers guests a luxury that many didn’t even know existed. Opening this week, the resort’s InOcean Suites are literally located smack dab in the middle of the water suspended by stilts on the edge of a barrier reef. No, I’m not kidding!
These two-story suites, located significantly offshore via a wooden boardwalk, feature infinity pools that absorb the horizon, waves lapping at your steps and colorful tropical fish encircling you in all directions. Guests at the 33 InOcean suites also enjoy exclusive access to the gourmet Italian restaurant Azurro with unobstructed views of the Maldives stunning horizon.
Of course, not everyone can spring for the InOcean suite, but even the beachfront options are spectacular. The 79 island villas sit at the foot of the Indian Ocean waters with bedrooms that open up into a large veranda. Certain villas also come with open-air private pools and jet pools.
Naturally, the resort offers an award-winning spa, diving and snorkeling explorations, nighttime fishing trips, a stunning island lagoon and the option to hop around the atoll’s 56 different islands. And with one of the world’s most beautiful coral reefs, the island is truly an eco-adventurer’s dream.