This luxury resort, with its premium all-inclusive offering, is part of the ground-breaking Sun Siyam group, which stands out in the Maldives for being 100% locally owned and run, and deeply rooted in its communities under the helm of its visionary founder, Ahmed Siyam Mohamed. Sun Siyam Iru Veli also holds the Travelife certification for its environmental efforts – something our guests are increasingly looking for when they visit this part of the world.

A sustainable resort

The Travelife Gold Certification has been awarded to Sun Siyam Iru Veli for a whole array of forward-thinking initiatives it has committed to, including reducing energy and water use, reducing plastic use, supporting community development, investing in renewable energy, conservation, and the preservation of local heritage and cultural practices.

Of course, a lot of this important work goes on behind the scenes, but you can see it in action on Sun Siyam’s farm islands, which support local communities as well as reducing the resort’s carbon footprint. These farms grow nearly 40 varieties of fruits and vegetables, including bananas, coconuts, cucumbers, papayas, and tomatoes. Farmers will talk you through their work before you get to sample their wares at the freshest of lunches at the farm itself.

If you come with the kids, meanwhile, there’s a complimentary kids’ club, plus vast amounts to do together, including table tennis, badminton, and beach volleyball. This is also a fantastically sociable resort for those who love to mingle, with events including an outdoor cinema under the star-studded sky, and weekly beach barbecues.

But there’s also an intimate, secluded feel to it all - there are just 125 well-spaced-out beach and water villas and suites, airy and contemporary, all with their own freshwater plunge or swimming pool, and some are situated right on the beachfront.

For more information or to book your holiday at Sun Siyam Iru Veli, call your Travel Counsellor today.