Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru | Resort in Malé

| 9.1 (258 Reviews) |  6 Bathrooms  17 Guests
Vabbinfaru Resort | Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru

Resort in Vabbinfaru, Malé

Experience the Original Maldives in barefoot eco-luxury at Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru. Nestled within the beautiful North Malé Atoll, this lush tropical haven is conveniently reachable in just a 25-minute speedboat ride from Velana International Airport. The resort features 48 newly refurbished all-pool villas, blending timeless Maldivian heritage with sustainable design and adorned with distinctive local arts and crafts. Guests are welcomed with a serene barefoot ritual, grounding them in the island’s tranquil spirit. Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru embodies its ethos of embracing the environment and empowering people through its expanded Marine Lab, a symbol of over 20 years of ocean stewardship. Guests can participate in inspired conservation efforts, including coral restoration and biodiversity programs, and enjoy mesmerizing underwater experiences such as guided snorkeling tours, marine life safaris, Kahan’bu catamaran cruise and visits to the 26-year-old Rannamaari shipwreck, a vibrant habitat for marine creatures, and more. Embark on an enchanting culinary journey at three exceptional dining venues: Sangu Garden for Maldivian grills, the signature Thai restaurant Saffron, and the award-winning Madi Hiyaa offering authentic Japanese Yakitori. With the new Dine-Around concept and the exclusive Twin-Island experience at its sister property Dhawa Ihuru, this inviting sanctuary offers unrivaled moments. Recognized as the 'Most Sustainable Resort' at the TTM Awards, Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru also features the award-winning Banyan Tree Spa, renowned for its holistic and rejuvenating wellness rituals.

Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru is located in Malé.

This 48 Bedrooms Resort is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Sports/Activities, Spa, Toiletries, and several others. This is a 5 star rated property and has over 258 reviews with the average score of 9.1 . Coming to Malé and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Resort for your next visit, you will surely love it.

You can check the reviews and description of this 48 Bedrooms Resort if you want to learn more about this place in Malé. These details are authentic, as they are provided by our partner, booking.com.

This Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru in Malé is well equipped and has all facilities that have been listed below. Please note that these details were shared to us by booking.com for the listed “Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru”. We solely rely on their shared details and are regarded as “accurate”. If you have any concerns about the information or accuracy describing this Resort, please let us know.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Pool
Designated Smoking Area
View
Private Beach
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Oceanfront
Transportation/Shuttle
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Wellness Facilities
Spa
Restaurant
Bar
Toiletries
Guest Services
Entertainment
Breakfast
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Hot Tub
Internet
Laundry

Facility Overview

Breakfast
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Coffee house on site
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Fruit
  • Restaurant
  • Wine/Champagne
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet meals (on request)
Activities
  • Pedicure
  • Back massage
  • Diving
  • Windsurfing
  • Darts
  • Spa facilities
  • Facial treatments
  • Fitness
  • Ping-pong
  • Body treatments
  • Evening entertainment
  • Private beach area
  • Head massage
  • Fishing
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Body scrub
  • Cooking class
  • Massage
  • Body wrap
  • Steam room
  • Hair treatments
  • Foot massage
  • Makeup services
  • Couples' massage
  • Full-body massage
  • Water sports facilities on site
  • Fitness center
  • Manicure
  • Spa
  • Canoeing
  • Hand massage
  • Snorkeling
  • Foot bath
  • Beauty services
  • Neck massage
  • Beachfront
  • Beach
  • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
  • Spa/Wellness packages
Entertainment
  • Board games/Puzzles
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Family rooms
  • Wifi in all areas
  • Safe
Guest Services
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Shuttle service
  • Room service
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
  • Packed lunches
  • Currency exchange
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
  • Private check-in/out
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Baggage storage
  • Airport shuttle
  • Suit press
  • Laundry
Internet
  • Wifi
  • Free Wifi
  • Internet
Outdoors
  • Sun deck
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor pool (year-round)
  • BBQ facilities
  • Garden
  • Outdoor pool
  • Picnic area
Security/Safety
  • 24-hour security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Key access
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
  • Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
  • Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized
  • Delivered food covered securely
  • Breakfast to-go containers
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Access to healthcare professionals
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
  • First aid kits available
  • Thermometers for guests provided by property
  • Cashless payment available
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Contactless check-in/out
  • Screens or physical barriers between staff and guests in appropriate areas
Spa
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Swimming pool
  • Pool with view
  • Saltwater pool
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Pool bar
Transportation/Shuttle
  • Airport drop-off
  • Airport pickup

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation
Pet Policy
Pets are not allowed

Please take note that the property can assist in arranging for transfers from male international airport. please share your flight details with the property at least 2 days before your arrival to secure your seats for the transfer, the property can be reached by a speedboat transfer: 1) the property offers a speedboat transfer from male' international airport please note that the private speedboat rates are not included in the booking price and will be charged additionally, please note that a green tax of usd 12 per person, per night is applicable additionally, please present the same credit card used to guarantee your booking when checking in / making the payment at the hotel, please note that property may contact the cardholder for verification purposes, due to safety and privacy concerns, the operation of unmanned aerial systems or drones by any of the guests including model aircraft by recreational users and hobbyists is prohibited, mandatory gala dinner charges christmas eve (24 december) gala dinner per adult: usd 330 christmas eve (24 december) gala dinner per child: usd 165 (from 4 to 11 years old) new year's eve (31 december) gala dinner per adult: usd 400 new year's eve (31 december) gala dinner per child: usd 200 (from 4 to 11 years old), due to recent amendment to the tourism act 2/99 (law no. 21/2024) passed by the maldivian authorities on 5th november 2024, green tax will increase from usd 6 (six united states dollars) per person to usd 12 (twelve united states dollars) per person. and children under 2 (two) years of age shall be exempt from green tax, as of 1st january 2025 onwards.please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. you can use the special requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation, payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. the property will contact you after you book to provide instructions, guests are required to show a photo id and credit card upon check-in. please note that all special requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Reviews

Value for money:
8.7
Location:
9.67
Staff:
9.75
Facilities:
9.22
Comfort:
9.61
Cleanliness:
9.47
Eason
Jan 20, 2026 08:00:00 AM
Review Score:   9
United Kingdom
Reviewer Type: Couple
Travel Purpose: leisure
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Oceanview Pool Villa with Free Transfer
Room Type: Villa
Room Size: 110 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed
1 Sofa bed Bed
Oceanview Pool Villa with Free Transfer

Food & Drink

Chocolate/Cookies, Tea/Coffee maker, Minibar, Bottle of water

Bathroom

Walk-in shower, Bathtub, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Slippers, Bathrobe, Toilet paper, Shampoo, Conditioner, Shower, Towels, Free toiletries, Private bathroom, Toilet, Shower cap, Bidet, Body soap, Hairdryer, Toothbrush, Bathtub or shower

General

Smoke Alarm, Safe, Private entrance, Mosquito net, Air conditioning, Key access, Trash cans, Fan, Iron, Fire extinguisher

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, Telephone, TV, Cable channels

Living Area

Dining area, Sitting area, Sofa, Desk

Outdoors

Private pool, Patio, Outdoor dining area, Outdoor furniture

View

Pool view, View, Garden view, Sea view

Services

Wake-up service

Kitchen

Dining table, Wine glasses, Electric kettle, Coffee machine

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs, Linens

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Room Amenities

Clothes rack, Adapter, Drying rack for clothing, Sofa bed, Non-feather pillow, Socket near the bed

Pool and Spa

Pool towels, Shallow end, Pool with a view

Exclusive services

Access to private pool, Concierge services, Free gym access

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
Beachfront Pool Villa with Free Transfer
Room Type: Villa
Room Size: 110 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed
1 Sofa bed Bed
Beachfront Pool Villa with Free Transfer

Food & Drink

Chocolate/Cookies, Tea/Coffee maker, Minibar, Bottle of water

Bathroom

Walk-in shower, Bathtub, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Slippers, Bathrobe, Toilet paper, Shampoo, Conditioner, Shower, Towels, Free toiletries, Private bathroom, Toilet, Shower cap, Bidet, Body soap, Hairdryer, Toothbrush, Bathtub or shower

General

Smoke Alarm, Safe, Private entrance, Mosquito net, Air conditioning, Key access, Trash cans, Fan, Iron, Fire extinguisher

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, Telephone, TV, Cable channels

Living Area

Dining area, Sitting area, Sofa, Desk

Outdoors

Private pool, Patio, Outdoor dining area, Outdoor furniture

View

Pool view, View, Garden view, Sea view

Services

Wake-up service

Kitchen

Dining table, Wine glasses, Electric kettle, Coffee machine

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs, Linens

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Room Amenities

Clothes rack, Adapter, Drying rack for clothing, Sofa bed, Non-feather pillow, Socket near the bed

Pool and Spa

Pool towels, Shallow end, Pool with a view

Exclusive services

Access to private pool, Concierge services, Free gym access

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
Grand Beachfront Pool Villa - Free transfer
Room Type: Villa
Room Size: 132 m2
1 Sofa bed Bed
1 King bed(s) Bed
1 Sofa bed Bed

Food & Drink

Chocolate/Cookies, Tea/Coffee maker, Minibar, Bottle of water

Bathroom

Walk-in shower, Bathtub, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Slippers, Bathrobe, Toilet paper, Shampoo, Conditioner, Shower, Towels, Free toiletries, Private bathroom, Toilet, Shower cap, Bidet, Body soap, Hairdryer, Toothbrush, Bathtub or shower

General

Smoke Alarm, Safe, Private entrance, Mosquito net, Air conditioning, Key access, Trash cans, Fan, Iron, Fire extinguisher

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, Telephone, TV, Cable channels

Living Area

Dining area, Sitting area, Sofa, Desk

Outdoors

Private pool, Patio, Outdoor dining area, Outdoor furniture

View

Pool view, View, Garden view, Sea view

Services

Wake-up service

Kitchen

Dining table, Wine glasses, Electric kettle, Coffee machine

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs, Linens

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Room Amenities

Clothes rack, Adapter, Drying rack for clothing, Sofa bed, Non-feather pillow, Socket near the bed

Pool and Spa

Pool towels, Shallow end, Pool with a view

Exclusive services

Access to private pool, Concierge services, Free gym access

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
Wellbeing Sanctuary Pool Villa with Free Transfer
Room Type: Villa
Room Size: 110 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed
Wellbeing Sanctuary Pool Villa with Free Transfer

Food & Drink

Chocolate/Cookies, Tea/Coffee maker, Minibar, Bottle of water

Bathroom

Walk-in shower, Bathtub, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Slippers, Bathrobe, Toilet paper, Shampoo, Conditioner, Shower, Towels, Free toiletries, Private bathroom, Toilet, Shower cap, Bidet, Body soap, Hairdryer, Toothbrush, Bathtub or shower

General

Smoke Alarm, Safe, Private entrance, Mosquito net, Air conditioning, Key access, Trash cans, Fan, Iron, Fire extinguisher

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, Telephone, TV, Cable channels

Living Area

Dining area, Sitting area, Sofa, Desk

Outdoors

Private pool, Patio, Outdoor dining area, Outdoor furniture

View

Pool view, View, Garden view, Sea view

Services

Wake-up service

Kitchen

Dining table, Wine glasses, Electric kettle, Coffee machine

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs, Linens

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Room Amenities

Clothes rack, Adapter, Drying rack for clothing, Sofa bed, Non-feather pillow, Socket near the bed

Pool and Spa

Pool towels, Shallow end, Pool with a view

Exclusive services

Access to private pool, Concierge services, Free gym access

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
Beachfront Sunset View Pool Villa with Free Transfer
Room Type: Villa
Room Size: 110 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed
Beachfront Sunset View Pool Villa with Free Transfer

Food & Drink

Chocolate/Cookies, Tea/Coffee maker, Minibar, Bottle of water

Bathroom

Walk-in shower, Bathtub, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Slippers, Bathrobe, Toilet paper, Shampoo, Conditioner, Shower, Towels, Free toiletries, Private bathroom, Toilet, Shower cap, Bidet, Body soap, Hairdryer, Toothbrush, Bathtub or shower

General

Smoke Alarm, Safe, Private entrance, Mosquito net, Air conditioning, Key access, Trash cans, Fan, Iron, Fire extinguisher

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, Telephone, TV, Cable channels

Living Area

Dining area, Sitting area, Sofa, Desk

Outdoors

Private pool, Patio, Outdoor dining area, Outdoor furniture

View

Pool view, View, Garden view, Sea view

Services

Wake-up service

Kitchen

Dining table, Wine glasses, Electric kettle, Coffee machine

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs, Linens

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Room Amenities

Clothes rack, Adapter, Drying rack for clothing, Sofa bed, Non-feather pillow, Socket near the bed

Pool and Spa

Pool towels, Shallow end, Pool with a view

Exclusive services

Access to private pool, Concierge services, Free gym access

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
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