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Raalhu Fonu Maldives

Hotel in Mahibadhoo

Raalhu Fonu Maldives provides beachfront accommodation in Mahibadhoo. Featuring a concierge service, this property also provides guests with a children's playground.

F
Florian
From
France
brand new hotel, very beautiful and really inexpensive for this service! nothing to say, the owner is a very nice person and really attentive, don't hesitate to book, you won't regret it! we had a very good week thank you again 🙏🏻
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 126 reviews
Price from
US$69.66
1 night, 2 adults

Whaleshark Beach

Hotel in Dhigurah

Whaleshark Beach has a shared lounge, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Dhigurah. With a garden, the 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom.

R
Roman Holý
From
Czech Republic
Everything is absolutely clean, the staff is nice and the breakfast is rich. The hotel is a short walk from the beach. Free pick-up from the boat and back to the pier. I recommend it.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 302 reviews
Price from
US$180
1 night, 2 adults

Rihiveli Residence Thoddoo

Hotel in Thoddoo

Located in Thoddoo, Rihiveli Residence Thoddoo features a garden, terrace, restaurant, and free WiFi throughout the property.

J
Janice
From
Canada
Very new hotel with new facilities. Lots of spaces, shelves, and hooks in our room to store things. Room was comfortable with good AC and functional balcony. Staff was super friendly and helpful, appreciate their help with all our questions.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 105 reviews
Price from
US$160
1 night, 2 adults

Dhiguveli Breeze

Hotel in Dhigurah

Set 100 metres from Dhigurah North West Beach, Dhiguveli Breeze offers 3-star accommodation in Dhigurah and has a garden, a shared lounge and a restaurant.

M
MARIN
From
Bulgaria
Charming small hotel with excellent restaurant. Very close to the beach and to the center.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 316 reviews
Price from
US$146.62
1 night, 2 adults

Sands Grand

Hotel in Dhigurah

Boasting a terrace, massage services and views of city, Sands Grand is set in Dhigurah, 100 metres from Dhigurah North West Beach.

h
haque
From
Bangladesh
I like more of the hotel staffs support and very good helping mentality as Mr. Shahin Manager of the hotel and another office stuff Abdulla Fairoz such a wonder guys and they helped me a lots. I am really pleased and thankful of them and I’ve plan to visit once again with my family Insah Allah. Thanks for everything!❤️❤️❤️
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 231 reviews
Price from
US$129.02
1 night, 2 adults

Fins Dive and Leisure Hotel

Hotel in Rasdu

Boasting a private beach area, Fins Dive and Leisure Hotel is set in Rasdu in the Ari Atoll region, 1.5 km from Rashdoo Bikini Beach.

J
Jakub
From
Poland
Lovely, small hotel with perfect location. Friendly, helpful staff. Great breakfast. Clean and quit rooms.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 132 reviews
Price from
US$67.50
1 night, 2 adults

Thoddoo Island Life

Hotel in Thoddoo

Set in Thoddoo, 500 metres from Thoddoo Beach, Thoddoo Island Life offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge.

B
BARBARA
From
Italy
A very nice guesthouse close to the center of Thoddoo and also few minutes walking from beautiful Sunset Beach. The room has everything you need, very spacious as the bathroom with a big space for the shower. Nice towels, changed often or on request.The fridge in the room is a good extra to keep water/fruit in it. A/C and fan working well, and no mosquitos at all. The patio outside the room is a very nice place to relax. Ishan helped a lot for every single need or information. Breakfast is amazing, rich and different every day; a special thank to Htun for her kindness always, she is the best breakfast chef in Thoddoo (best pancakes ever!) and she made the difference in our stay.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 139 reviews
Price from
US$50
1 night, 2 adults

PERLA Dhangethi

Hotel in Dhangethi

PERLA Dhangethi features free bikes, outdoor swimming pool, a fitness centre and garden in Dhangethi. This 4-star hotel offers a shared lounge, a concierge service and free WiFi.

D
Daniel
From
Malta
The staff were incredibly helpful and polite, making our stay even more enjoyable. The hotel's food surpassed our expectations, offering some of the best dining in Dhangethi. The rooms were clean, contributing to an overall pleasant and comfortable stay.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 101 reviews
Price from
US$110.50
1 night, 2 adults

Belmar Beach

Hotel in Bodufolhudhoo

Situated in Bodufolhudhoo and with Bodufolhudhoo Island Beach reachable within a few steps, Belmar Beach features a private beach area, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a...

A
Ang
From
Singapore
This is the 5th time we were in Maldive and among all local hotel that we had been through, Belmar beach gives us the best experienced. Below are the reasons: 1. The hotel room & toilet were clean and very functional - I would give a rating of 9 out of 10. 2. We have a beach front room and was very convenient to the beach with beautiful view and lots of privacy, the beach was clean and not even dry leaves, (everymorning there will be cleaner cleaning up all the dry leaves) - 9 out of 10. 3. The in house reef was also another plus point, without the need to travel any place further and we get to enjoy our snorkeling - 8 out of 10. 4. Everyday , we enjoyed our lunch and dinner there because the hotel has a very good chef. We are not easy to be please with food but for this chef , we give a thumbs up - 10 out of 10. 5. Activities - we went for lobster hunt and we had 2 lobster plus 1 fish catch for our dinner. we went for sunset fishing trip and we caught 19 fishes in 2 hours. They knows exactly which is the spot to catch the fish, so Sunset fishing is a must go activities, likewise for Lobster hunting. and we have 4 fishes for our beach front dinner , which was a surprise arrangement by the hotel staff - 9 out of 10. 6. The island is very well located , as most activities are not too far away from the island and that make it convenient without having to take hours just to reach the activity location - 9 out of 10.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 8 reviews
Price from
US$66.56
1 night, 2 adults

ARIA Beach, Ukulhas

Hotel in Ukulhas

Facing the beachfront, ARIA Beach, Ukulhas offers 4-star accommodation in Ukulhas and has an outdoor swimming pool, garden and private beach area.

a
ant
From
South Africa
We stayed at Aria Beach for our last week of a wedding anniversary holiday. When we arrived and told Sam, our host, that it was a wedding anniversary trip he upgraded us to the duplex apartment at no extra charge. Sam is a fabulous host and has done a great job of ensuring that the rooms are comfortable and luxurious and very well equipped. The breakfasts were absolutely delicious and it's obvious that they pay much attention to detail. Sam was in the process of opening up the smoothie bar while we were there so we enjoyed many delicious fresh juices and smoothies. The hotel is right on the beach and has lovely deck chairs set up under the trees right at the ocean. The hotel has a number of lovely areas to chill from the seating in the dining area to the pool to a fabulous 'tree house' deck with bean bags. We highly recommend this accommodation!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 18 reviews
Price from
US$108.14
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 17 reviews

Situated in Dhigurah, 100 metres from Dhigurah North West Beach, Horizon Dhigurah features views of the city. The 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom and free WiFi.

From US$121.62 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews

Situated in Dhigurah and with Dhigurah North West Beach reachable within 200 metres, Sun Beach Dhigurah features a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a restaurant.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 48 reviews

Situated in Thoddoo, 700 metres from Thoddoo Beach, Rangali thoddoo Maldives features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a private beach area and a shared lounge.

From US$64.64 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 17 reviews

Facing the beachfront, Whale Shark Boutique offers 4-star accommodation in Fenfushi and has a garden, private beach area and shared lounge.

From US$250.97 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 21 reviews

Set in Thoddoo, Ari Atoll region, Avi Guesthouse is located 600 metres from Thoddoo Beach. With a garden, the 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom.

From US$70.55 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 22 reviews

Set in Maamigili, Dive and Sleep - All Inclusive Diving Guesthouse - 3 Dives per day has a garden, terrace, restaurant, and free WiFi throughout the property. Guests can enjoy sea views.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 46 reviews

Located in Thoddoo, less than 1 km from Thoddoo Beach, Thoddoo Island Holiday provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a restaurant.

From US$102.96 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 27 reviews

Situated in Thoddoo, Sunnyside Inn Thoddoo has a garden, terrace, restaurant, and free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is set 600 metres from Thoddoo Beach.

From US$70.79 per night

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
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Set in Ukulhas and with Ukulhas Beach reachable within 200 metres, Tropico villa offers concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a private beach area.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
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Blue Coral Thoddoo features a garden, private beach area, a restaurant and water sports facilities in Thoddoo. This 3-star hotel offers an ATM.

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Located in Mahibadhoo, MEHEL - Holiday Home - Mahibadhoo offers 2-star accommodation with a garden, a terrace and a restaurant.

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Set in Maamigili, White Sand Inn has a garden, shared lounge, terrace, and free WiFi throughout the property.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
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Set in Thoddoo, 500 metres from Thoddoo Beach, Ahola Thoddoo, Maldives offers accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a garden and a private beach area.

From US$141.57 per night
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RV Thoddoo Maldives - Guest House has a garden, private beach area, a shared lounge and restaurant in Thoddoo. The accommodation offers room service, a tour desk and currency exchange for guests.

From US$90.09 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 58 reviews

Located in Dhangethi, a few steps from Dhangethi Beach, Daisy Cottage Dhangethi provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a private beach area and a shared lounge.

From US$105.30 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 9 reviews

Mandhoo Inn features a garden, private beach area, a terrace and restaurant in Mandhoo. The accommodation offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and currency exchange for guests.

From US$87.75 per night

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 26 reviews

Located in Thoddoo, less than 1 km from Thoddoo Beach, Thoddoo Retreat Grand provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a private beach area and a shared lounge.

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Set in Dhigurah and with Dhigurah North West Beach reachable within a few steps, Dhonfalhu Dhigurah offers a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace.

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Whaleshark Beach has a shared lounge, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Dhigurah. With a garden, the 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom.

Sands Grand

Hotel in Dhigurah
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 231 reviews

Boasting a terrace, massage services and views of city, Sands Grand is set in Dhigurah, 100 metres from Dhigurah North West Beach.

From US$371.71 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 110 reviews

Situated in Thoddoo, 500 metres from Thoddoo Beach, Summer Sky Thoddoo features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a private beach area and a shared lounge.

Ambra Maldives

Hotel in Thoddoo
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 28 reviews

Ambra Maldives features a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Thoddoo. Providing a bar, the property is located within 300 metres of Thoddoo Beach.

Oasis Dhigurah

Hotel in Dhigurah
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 99 reviews

Boasting a restaurant, Oasis Dhigurah is set in Dhigurah in the Ari Atoll region, 100 metres from Dhigurah North West Beach.

From US$216.22 per night

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From US$1,033.78 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 150 reviews
It is an absolutely fabulous place. Starting from the island itself, the reefs around, and ending with the people working there. From the first time we set foot on the island, we were looked after wonderfully. Starting from the person cleaning our room, through the employees of the bar, reception or water attractions, and ending with the service of the restaurant - the people working there are a real treasure. We were traveling with a small child, which can cause problems, but the staff was helpful to us all the time. The front desk staff guaranteed us to extend our stay on the island until late afternoon due to a late flight from Male, co What is very important, the food is of a high standard, the chefs try to make it varied and tasty, and they do it wonderfully. The reefs around are teeming with fish, snorkeling is free, and the staff in charge of it turns a daily trip into a unique experience. The rooms were clean, cleaned every day, and the water changed on a regular basis. We definitely recommend this place to rest and thank you for a great time! He cannot imagine that I could spend this time better during my stay in the Maldives.
Guest review by
Grzegorz
Poland
From US$792.29 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 223 reviews
The people are the key! Beside all the very comfortable, well equipped, bright, clean and few steps from ocean located luxury beach and watervillas, beside the great offers and service from recreation manager Nishan and his team, from SPA, from diving center, reservation, reception, restaurant and poolbar, it has been the outstanding kindness of the whole resort team plus the privacy you can find if needed at this cosy boutique resort Amaya Kuda Rah which did create a paradise vacation for us! One hint for others, our personal opinion: If you search rest, recreation, paradise incl. options for excursions (islands, sandbanks, diving, snorkeling) than Amaya Kuda Rah is the place to be. If you have teens with you who need daily action and big sports or party program directly behind your villa, than probably bigger resorts might fit better. This cosy luxury resort seems made to charge your soul and your batteries with positive energy (try the meditation or the yoga at sunrise at the beach and the sunset cruise) and with amazing memories to the nature and to the resort team taking care for you.
Guest review by
Torsten
Germany
From US$1,016.73 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 268 reviews
We spent 6 nights at Centara Grand Island and it was simply amazing. The staff is so nice and friendly, they are always trying to go beyond and exceed the expectations. The staff from the Reef Restaurant are the best I have ever seen. These guys are always happy. Coral bar, Aqua bar, Italian, and the Thai restaurant are also great professionals. Everybody that works in this piece of heaven is just wonderful. A special thanks to Jomshed, who was the person encharced to taking care of our villa. This guy was fantastic, cleaned our room twice a day, always worried about our well-being, he did more than we ever expected. I only have good things to say about Centara Grand Island.
Guest review by
Bruno
Portugal
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 70 reviews
A wonderful resort on a beautiful island. We stayed in the Deluxe Overwater Villa, which was luxuriously furnished and equipped. The entrance directly from the terrace to the water was amazing. They cleaned twice every day and refilled the water bottles in the morning. They cook excellently in the restaurant. A large selection of local and Italian cuisine at dinner. Also fish every day. The kitchen staff also took care of our gluten-free diet - they baked gluten-free bread and pastries and prepared gluten-free pasta. Free water served at dinner. Beautiful sandy beaches with a coral reef with fish, turtles and reef sharks. Attentive staff. We recommend it to everyone.
Guest review by
David
Czech Republic
From US$1,095.42 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 193 reviews
This was my second stay at LUX and once again it was a truly special experience. We stayed in August, with wonderful weather, in a beautiful water villa overlooking the crystal-clear sea. The resort is enchanting: the island is large and well equipped, offering many facilities such as a gym, diving center, six restaurants and several bars. The international breakfast was excellent and served in two different restaurants. During our stay we dined almost every evening at Umami, the Japanese restaurant: outstanding food thanks to Chef Jester and impeccable service by Reehaan. I highly recommend trying it.
Guest review by
Irene
Italy
From US$820.46 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 91 reviews
Fantastic stay at Diamonds. Very smooth transfer service via seaplane and from the first second in the staff made me feel so at home. The island itself is actual paradise on earth. I stayed in the Bungalow and due to it being low season it felt very private. Everything felt fresh and new, plenty of activities to do like snorkelling and yoga or just to relax and escape the world. Loved watching the seaplanes land from my balcony. Food was amazing for an all inclusive, two different restaurants, a buffet and plenty of different options every day. Cockatils very strong! Really didn't want to leave.
Guest review by
Anna
Australia
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 533 reviews
It was our second time so we already knew what to expect. But still they were able to pleasantly suprise us. Everything was superb, staff is super fast and attentive, organisation is on the highest level. Food was very good, accomodation perfect. Island is well maintained. And ofc. the reef. We have visited many resorts but still this one is our favorite because it has fantastic rich coral reef perfect for long snorkeling. Infinity pool is also one of the stars of the resort. All in all the whole resort and people working there makes you feel relaxed and just enjoy.
Guest review by
Milan192
Serbia
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 642 reviews
Villa over water is a fine experience. The buffet spread is very good Ample choice of restaurants Very organised island services Responsive housekeeping The service attitude of the staff simply stands out! To name them: Southern Star restaurant: Rakesh, Santosh, Samy, Tia, Vijay, Milinda, Siviya, and Zakir Reception team: Hasna, Husain, Sana, Khushbu, Devi and Pratima Souvenier shop: Shareef(if I recall the name right...he collects currencies), Azeem, Ibraheem Coffee shop: Prem Shahin who ferried us Kumar the life guard Good activities.
Guest review by
Jaideep
India
From US$630.63 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 77 reviews
Surrounded by a lively and beautiful reef, offering great service, food, spa and unforgettable excursion trips(manta, turtle and whale shark snorkelling, etc )Nika was the best choice we could make in Maldives. Hard to find another resort that provides fresh smelling towels at all times :) We’ve extended our stay for 4 more days and experienced both beach villa and water villa.. Both were breathtaking. Already looking forward to our next stay
Guest review by
Onur
Montserrat
From US$1,277.99 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 200 reviews
outstanding staff on the island. Mustafa accompanied us every night with a smile. schoffe and the whole kids turtle club made the trip a fun experience for our daughter. the drinks on the beach bar mixed by the friendly barkeeper accompanied the perfect sunsets. thanks a lot.
Guest review by
Filipe
Germany
From US$1,703.99 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 680 reviews
From the moment we got off the speed boat at the resort it was absolute bliss. From the resort manager Pradeep to restaurant supervisor Sushil to the chef to the amazing barman... this place is paradie.
Guest review by
Nilam
Australia
From US$1,164.31 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 217 reviews
Zaha, our host, made everything perfect! It couldn’t been better! Andi, the barista, was the 5th star! It was absolutely perfect, all inclusive is recommend!
Guest review by
Felix
Austria
From US$1,615.52 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 279 reviews
The staff were always super helpful and just happy. The food amazing; location unbeatable; the closest place to paradise!
Guest review by
Martin
United Kingdom
From US$1,084.49 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 43 reviews
breakfast, dinner options were exceptional apart from the atoll restaurant buffet on the sunday evening which was v. poor
Guest review by
stephen
United Kingdom
From US$1,204.86 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 303 reviews
everything was perfect. we had wonderful and unforgettable honeymoon at the maldives. thanks to the team.
Guest review by
jun
South Korea
From US$1,263.83 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 711 reviews
Spacious and not cramped at all, all the members of staff have been very helpful and very very friendly.
Guest review by
Daniel
United Arab Emirates
From US$1,738.44 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 46 reviews
Great team. The service was excellent
Guest review by
Vangelis Sotiriou
Greece

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10

An amazing snorkelling beach -no boats or travel required -...

An amazing snorkelling beach -no boats or travel required -just thousands of colourful fish and turtles, perfect white sand and palm trees. The concession stand sold delicious, fresh-picked fruit-watermelon, papaya, bananas. We loved the Coccoa beach restaurant and the Black Anchor and the Mango House had fabulous lattes and desserts.
Guest review by
Maureen
Canada
10

The most beautiful sea I have ever seen in my entire life.

The most beautiful sea I have ever seen in my entire life. And mind you, I have visited many seas in many countries! For food, I recommend the restaurant at the Dhiguveli hotel and the Teapot restaurant. Getting around the island is very easy; you can reach any place quickly on foot. Don't miss going to the sandbank at one of the ends of the island.
Guest review by
Amaury
Brazil
10

Great Island, plenty to do and good snorkelling straight off...

Great Island, plenty to do and good snorkelling straight off Villa. Food, people and facilitiies were great - cannot fault. Deluxe water villas were a bit tired and really need a refurbishment - other than that great time in Kuramathi...
Guest review by
Craig McNaughton
Australia
8.0

I didn't like that the island lost most of it's green and I...

I didn't like that the island lost most of it's green and I didn't see the wild nature I prefer. There was a lot of construction going on the moment I was there, I felt discomfort because of that. And maybe in 1-2 years it's going to be over I think. But on the other hand there's just amazing diving on the house reef and nearby reefs. There's a lot of nice restaurants and there was no day I felt bored.
Guest review by
Olga
Russia
10

It is a small enough island to walk around.

It is a small enough island to walk around. The locals are extremely friendly - always saying hello. There are 3 restaurants all along the west coast. Compass seems most popular. But all are good with same offering of food. There is a fair amount of building going on at the moment as they gear up for more tourists. We used South Ari Dive for our diving trips. They are professional and friendly.
Guest review by
Sara Palmer
United Kingdom
6.0

It was not my first time in Maldives and my experience there...

It was not my first time in Maldives and my experience there was disappointing compared to my previous trips in other resorts. The quality of service is poor and it’s a shame because the resort is lovely and the staff are nice but lack professionalism.
Guest review by
Sarah
France
10

We enjoyed 7 days on the island. The rooms are very clean.

We enjoyed 7 days on the island. The rooms are very clean. The food is AMAZING! Everyone from staff are kind. The resort is sustainable, they try very hard to recycle and repurpose almost everything which is really nice. All inclusive is the smarter choice, trust me😄 The snorkeling is really fun! The whole island stands on coral reef and there is a lot to see! Maybe bring your own equipment, although you can rent. I don’t recommend the visit to the local island, nothing to see there We absolutely recommend
Guest review by
Zoran Golomeov
North Macedonia
8.0

You need maximum 3 days to complete all trips, any more than...

You need maximum 3 days to complete all trips, any more than that would have to be someone who loves water sports as these are the main activities in this country, anyways. Bring a mosquito or any insect repellent, you will need these after a stroll on the shores or anywhere there are plants. Also have an anti-nausea pill if you are the seasick type. Taxis have a fixed price for each location, check that out. Alcohol in the resorts is expensive but then again that's all you got. Best to pay all meals or include dinner in your package as there are almost no restaurants outside, depending on the island, and if you find one it's either a chips or coffee spots.
Guest review by
Yvette
Saudi Arabia
10

A Wonderful Beach Holiday.

A Wonderful Beach Holiday. Necessary structure: shops and cafes are available. The ability to pay with a bank card, as well as in cash (USD, MVR). Good exchange rate in all places. I was pleased with both Mathiveri and Mathiveri Finholu: the beaches are clean, the sand does not burn your feet, and there is a comfortable "coolness" in the shade of the trees.
Guest review by
Roman
Bangladesh
10

"The beaches at the island are absolutely beautiful, with...

"The beaches at the island are absolutely beautiful, with stunning shorelines on both sides. The jetty area offers a fantastic viewpoint for spotting nurse sharks, and the island is ideal for snorkeling with vibrant marine life. It's conveniently located not too far from Male' city, and nearby sandbanks add to the charm. The island also offers exciting excursions and diving trips, making it a perfect destination for adventure and relaxation.
Guest review by
Aishath