Velaa Private Island

I can only say good things about the staff. Everyone we've met on the island was friendly, smiled at us and made us feel welcome.It was clear that they put a lot of effort into ensuring our stay was as relaxed as possible. Any issues we've had were quickly resolved, but three staff members stood out in particular: Shifaz, our “Waiter of the Week,” was consistently friendly, engaging and made every meal enjoyable. We looked forward to every meal because we had such great conversations with him and he really made a lasting impression. He truly cares about the guests’ well-being and you can’t help but like him. Wilma and Dian also deserve special mention as they were both incredibly friendly, chatty and also contributed significantly to our positive experience. Aside from the excellent staff, the food was fantastic, with a wide variety and daily changing dishes, including a live cooking station for extra variety. The accommodation in a water bungalow was perfect, with direct sea access for snorkeling and a beautiful terrace offering amazing views to relax. Communication with the resort was initially slow (via E-Mail) due to issues with our return flight, but once on-site, the staff was very helpful and resolved everything quickly. The speedboat journey took 2,5-3 hrs, which was long and exhausting, so next time we’d opt for the seaplane, which only takes 45-60 mins. We will definitely be back to relive this incredible getaway and I can only recommend this beautiful resort!