Vilu Reef Grand Reed SuiteMaldives

Dining: Organic homegrown produce plus the planet’s best ingredients equals a flavorful fusion of progressive world cuisine. We farm our own vegetables on a dedicated agricultural island, ensuring the freshest, tastiest food,  Maldivian favorites come to the fore – flame-red curries and sambols with a kick. Then there are Northern Thai dishes to tickle the taste buds, and Italian Tuscan-style home-cooking to warm the soul. Alongside fresh seafood daily, and tantalizing wines, our cuisine feeds both body and spirit, keeping you energized from morning to night.   

Leisure: Cruise over the water, dive under the waves – on land or underwater, Vilu Reef provides myriad ways to experience the Maldives. Explore our crystal-clear lagoon by kayak, snorkel the house reef, sail to neighboring islets, or simply sink into a sun lounger – no two days need be the same at Sun Aqua Vilu Reef. 

Location: A sun-kissed sanctuary, our island is covered by a lush layer of coconut palms and scented by the sweet fragrance of frangipanis. Ringed by pristine corals and clear, turquoise waters, Sun Aqua is a haven of peace, home to bright blooms and friendly fauna, with hermit crabs, grey herons and multi-colored geckoes among our exotic inhabitants. This delicate ecology offers quiet moments with nature, the opportunity to immerse in delicious serenity. Only 145 kilometers south of capital Malé, we’re just a 35-minute seaplane ride from the international airport – a short but spectacularly scenic ride.

Culture and Community: Sun Aqua's island and its neighboring islands nurture a rich enclave of culture and time-honored traditions. Fishermen ply the ocean in wooden dhoni, same as they have for centuries, supplying the islands with fresh seafood. Women grate coconut for a breakfast of mas huni, reserving the milk for rich Maldivian curries. Nearby, farmers tend produce on an organic agricultural island, harvesting sweet potato, breadfruit and starchy cassava. We support the preservation of these long-standing traditions, and invite our guests to a taste of real local culture, breaking bread with villagers and seeing, smelling and sampling authentic life in the Maldives.