Drift Thelu Veliga Retreat

Maria from the reception- she was a star super friendly. Breakfast and Dinner were amazing, the rooms are very good, the cleaning service- the beach. Also Dude and Ike from the dive centre are brilliant. We had 3 dives with them - fantastic

This place is paradise on earth! It not only exceeded our expectations but as well made us experience our best summer vacation so far! The property is on a small unique island and consists of water villas and bungalows. They created a small tropical forrest on the island part so that the bungalows are well hidden and you can have your privacy. The water villas have their privacy on the terrace where you can directly enter into water. The villas were spacious, very clean (they provide twice a day housekeeping!) and had tasteful decoration. Because it is a 'retreat', there are no big loud parties or screaming people or children. You can really relax and get most of the experience. The sea is just fabulous! We were able to experience most of the underwater wildlife from reef sharks (baby to middle size), turtles, rays to various tropical fish. You don't need to be excellent swimmer there. You just need to bring your snorkelling gear or use one from the property (for free). And in the evening, you can just spend hours with star gazing if you want. Food has been delicious. There was always something for vegetarians. Dinner menu is different each night. The staff has always been very kind and showed excellent hospitality. For us this has been an unforgettable stay. We will come here for sure again.

The service was great and the staff was amazing! One of us was celebrating his birthday and we did not mention anything, and yet the staff decorated our dinner table, his bedroom, provided a free bottle and cake. When the staff passed by during the day, they would wish him a happy birthday. The rooms were flawless (they would clean them and prepare them twice a day). The showers were working perfectly fine; with great water pressure. The bed was comfortable, and the views were amazing. The room layout in general was beautiful. The island is beautiful, filled with fishes and different kinds of sharks (teeth less and therefor you can do snorkeling near them, you can get snorkeling equipment for free and pretty much spend hours swimming around the island and looking at all sorts of fishes). The fact that the island is also not too big and not too small was great, making it not crowded and yet big enough to see beautiful places. The food was great for the dinner, with plenty of choices (including for vegetarian). Dinner does not include drinks (water, juices, alcohol, etc.) for half board and full board. Breakfast included the drinks (juices, water, coffee).

evrithing was perfect. Nice little boutique resort on a tiny island. very good for snorkeling arround house reef. staff grate delicious food. We had full board but not neaded lunch.

Wow, wow, wow—what an absolutely incredible experience! We stayed for four nights but honestly wished we had at least four more. If you're planning a trip, do yourself a favor and book a water bungalow—it's a next-level experience. You won’t want (or need) to leave your villa! The service was exceptional, with every staff member going above and beyond to make our stay special. A huge thank you to Emdad, our wonderful waiter, and Maria, the amazing manager—both made us feel so welcome. We booked the half-board option, which included breakfast and dinner, and it was more than enough, with delicious buffet-style meals offering a wide variety of choices. One of the highlights of our trip was the house reef, which is absolutely teeming with life. We swam alongside reef sharks, turtles, eagle rays, and countless vibrant fish—it felt like snorkeling through a massive, living aquarium. The corals were surprisingly healthy, and the crystal-clear water made every moment underwater magical. I didn’t even feel the need to go diving because snorkeling alone was so fulfilling. Plus, they provide complimentary snorkeling gear, which was a fantastic bonus! Our water villa was spotlessly clean, beautifully decorated, and designed for pure relaxation. The resort offers twice-daily housekeeping, fresh towels each time, and thoughtful touches that make you feel completely at ease. Even the journey to the resort was an adventure—taking the seaplane was such a cool experience and added to the excitement of arriving in paradise. Overall, this was one of the most relaxing, luxurious, and unforgettable stays we've ever had. We only wish we could have stayed longer! If you're considering this place—just book it. You won’t regret it!