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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.

e
eminucer
From
Turkey
First of all, I highly recommend you read it until the end. An excellent facility on a small and quiet local island full of underwater riches. As soon as you put your feet into the water at the tourist beach, you are surrounded by dozens of different species of fish, but swimming with the fish seen on Youtube is a priceless experience. Mr. Ahmad, the owner of the hotel, is a very polite and helpful person. He is very professional in making all the necessary arrangements for you when you arrive from the capital to the island, in welcoming you at the entrance and when you leave the island. If you want to participate in off-island activities, they will help you as much as they can. You have breakfast as an open buffet at the best restaurant on the island. You should definitely try the product made especially from fresh tuna. Among the 4 hotels I stayed in on 4 different islands during my Maldives trip, this was definitely the newest, cleanest and cheapest. I can guarantee that you will feel at home in this hotel. I would also like to consider that restaurants, off-island activities, and many other things on the island are cheaper than on many tourist islands. Also; Mahibadhoo may not be the best island in the Maldives, but it is a fact that there are better ones in terms of nature and tourism. But if you really want to relax in a quiet environment, this quiet and tiny island located in the natural wonder South Ari Atoll is definitely one of the best local islands you can find. Never mind that the tourist beach is smaller than some, because there are only a few people on the beach at most, so the beach is yours! I definitely recommend splitting your Maldives holiday across more than one island, as I did, and devoting at least some of it to this island and this hotel.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 126 reviews
Price from
US$70.47
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.

D
Dimitris
From
Cyprus
Perfect location.the staff was amazing,friendly and helpful.the room was big and clean.highly recommended.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 297 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.

V
Ventseslav
From
Bulgaria
Room was cleaned on everyday basis. Free bicycles, masks and fins. Owner was responsive for all of our requests.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 103 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.

S
Suraj
From
Germany
The Hotel was in a good area, you can reach every point of the Island easily. The room cleaning Service was great. And also all the other Staff of the Hotel. Specialy in the Hotel Restaurant, one of the Service Member was outstanding with his Service i never had a better Service before as from Mobarak. He was very Kind and caring. I Hope the next time when i come to Dhiguveli Breeze to see him again. Thank you very much for the Nice expierience.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 312 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.

A
Ada
From
Spain
We stayed 5 days in Grand Sands Hotel and we enjoyed it very much. The staff was super attentive and helpful throughout the entire stay (they picked us up from the harbour, gave us some drinks on arrival while provided a briefing on both the island and the hotel). The room was spacious, clean, with plenty of storage space and a big & functional bathroom, with a big shower. We had full board and the food was very tasty and well-cooked. The waiter was very professional. The hotel manager was accessible and always willing to help and provide advice on things to do in the island, excursions, etc. We booked the whale-shark excursion and it was fantastic.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 233 reviews
Price from
US$129.02
1 night, 2 adults

chillax Thoddoo

Hotel in Thoddoo

Situated in Thoddoo, 800 metres from Thoddoo Beach, chillax Thoddoo features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a private beach area and a shared lounge.

N
Nataliia
From
Russia
I want to thank Moosa for homey and pleasant stay. He really takes care about the hotel. If you are going to visit this place please dont hasitate but ask Moosa about everything (food, excurtions and ctr) and he would do his best to help you.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 121 reviews
Price from
US$108
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.

C
Chahrazad
From
Spain
Noor is a great host and excellent cook. He took great care of us, with the help of Ravi, and went the extra mile to meet all our requests and more.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 127 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.

P
Pia
From
Slovenia
Excellent stay. The host is very responsive and takes care of everything. He helped us with the transfer from the airport and then to the guesthouse. Also helped us book an excursion and was generally always ready to help. They even prepared us warm breakfast on the day of the excursion when we would miss the breakfast at the guesthouse. The guesthouse is lovely, has everything you need. They provide adapters, drinking water, rack to dry clothes, good wifi, you can rent bikes… everything. The breakfast has large portions. Also the location is good, close to the beach and to some restaurants. Our stay at Thoddoo was great!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 140 reviews
Price from
US$53
1 night, 2 adults

Summer Sky Thoddoo

Hotel in Thoddoo

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.

N
Nika
From
Slovenia
Friendly staff, clean room ,great breakfast ,great location, they offer many activities like visit local farm , night fishing, dolphin watching..
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 113 reviews
Price from
US$66.78
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.

R
Roberto
From
United Arab Emirates
I liked the staff and the room, as well as the food.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 100 reviews
Price from
US$110.50
1 night, 2 adults
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Facing the beachfront, ARIA Beach, Ukulhas offers 4-star accommodation in Ukulhas and has an outdoor swimming pool, garden and private beach area.

From US$360.36 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 12 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, 14 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, 46 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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
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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 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 88 reviews

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

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
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Located in Ukulhas and with Ukulhas Beach reachable within 90 metres, La Solara Villa provides concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
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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.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
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Located in Thoddoo, less than 1 km from Thoddoo Beach, Thoddoo Island Holiday provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a restaurant.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
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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$96.53 per night
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.

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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 Maamigili, Maaniya Palace offers 3-star accommodation with free bikes, a terrace and a restaurant.

From US$123.83 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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
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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
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
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Located in Mathiveri, Ari Atoll region, Captal Island Villa is situated 200 metres from Stingray Beach.

From US$63.50 per night

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
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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.

From US$88 per night

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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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Situated in Thoddoo, 800 metres from Thoddoo Beach, chillax Thoddoo features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a private beach area and a shared lounge.

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Hotel in Thoddoo
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
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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.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 42 reviews

Situated in Thoddoo, 800 metres from Thoddoo Beach, Hakuna Maldives features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
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Facing the beachfront in Himandhoo, Manta Sea View Himandhoo features a terrace and barbecue facilities.

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From US$1,204.86 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 301 reviews
The Honeymoon of Our Dreams – Constance Moofushi is Absolute Magic We’ve been fortunate to travel to many beautiful places around the world, but nothing compares to our experience at Constance Moofushi. Today is our last day of our honeymoon, and to say we’re a bit gutted is an understatement. Coming in May, we were slightly nervous about the weather — but we’ve honestly had the best holiday of our lives. While May is technically the start of the wet season in the Maldives, the weather was far better than expected: around 60–70% sunny, with occasional showers and refreshing wind. Rather than detracting from the experience, the changing skies added a richness to the scenery — bringing a welcome break from the intense tropical heat. It also gave us a chance to experience the Maldives as the locals do, in all its natural beauty. The shifts in weather were truly exceptional. We stayed in a Senior Overwater Villa, and it was nothing short of spectacular. Waking up each morning to the gentle sound of the ocean, diving straight into the turquoise waters, and watching the sunset from our deck was pure magic. But what sets Moofushi apart isn’t just the scenery — it’s the heart and soul of the place: the people. From the moment we stepped off the seaplane, we were treated with genuine warmth and personal attention. The staff knew our names, our preferences, even where we liked to sit at dinner — and they remembered it all without us having to ask twice. It never felt robotic or rehearsed — just naturally thoughtful and full of care. Our room was refreshed multiple times a day, and every small touch was meaningful — from the honeymoon decorations to the smiles we were greeted with every day. The service was flawless. Whether it was chatting with the wonderful wait staff, being surprised with thoughtful gestures from housekeeping, or watching my husband play cricket with some of the staff (we’re from New Zealand, so that meant a lot!) — every moment felt special.
Guest review by
Jeff and Adele
New Zealand
From US$714.24 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 547 reviews
We just returned from an incredible stay at Vilamendhoo! Never bean in September but we had a perfect holiday dispute raining two days. Accommodations: The rooms are spacious and beautifully appointed, making it the perfect home away from home. Food: The dining experience at Asian Wok is exceptional. Each meal was a delightful journey. The variety and quality of the food were outstanding, truly elevating our all-inclusive experience. Snorkeling: The snorkeling here is phenomenal! The house reef is teeming with life! Swimming with manta rays on house reef near Asian Wok restaurant was the highlight of our stay. We also spotted white and black tip sharks, turtles, eagle rays and hundreds of colorful fish, all on the house reef! If you snorkell every day, you will se amazing stuff underwater. Although the reef is not what it was 12 years ago, it still has its beatuties and some coral is recovering. Bars: The bars were top-notch, offering a fantastic selection of cocktails and beverages. The staff was always ready with a smile, making our time at the bar just as enjoyable as our time in the water. Staff: Speaking of the staff, they truly went above and beyond. Every member was friendly, attentive, and eager to ensure our stay was perfect. Their warmth and professionalism made us feel right at home. Overall Experience: The all-inclusive package at Vilamendhoo is simply perfect. Every aspect of our stay was catered to perfection, allowing us to relax and enjoy every moment. If you’re looking for an unforgettable vacation filled with stunning underwater experiences and top-tier hospitality, look no further. We can’t wait to return!
Guest review by
Zvonimir
Croatia
From US$2,571.13 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 47 reviews
The trip was truly incredible! We stayed for a week and had a wonderful time, thanks to every individual who worked at the resort, and everyone who had a part to play in putting our adventure together. From the moment we stepped off the boat, we were greeted by the owner and some of the staff, who couldn't have been more helpful throughout our stay, their attention to detail was phenomenal. The food in every restaurant was lovely, and there was enough to keep any palate satiated throughout their stay, along with a plethora of drinks options, whatever your tipple. The location itself was fantastic, surrounded by a magical reef that was teeming with wildlife, from colourful fishes, to turtles and reef sharks. Travel further afield and you can see manta-rays up close and personal, that one excursion was particularly awesome. If you want to be active on the island, the gym is adequately stocked with a enough equipment to keep you busy, and you can use the variety of water-sports equipment too, as well as a nice spa facility that offers expensive, but very enjoyable treatments. If you don't want to be so active, your time can be whiled away simply ogling the incredible turquoise waters, and the soft white sand that envelopes the island. Overall, we hoped that our trip to the Maldives was going to be special, and it exceeded our expectations in every sense, particularly the spell-binding scenery, but also the staff, they were awesome. We enjoyed celebrating our 20th anniversary, and we will no doubt return to celebrate another milestone in the future. Thank you!
Guest review by
Ian
United Kingdom
From US$1,191.76 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 668 reviews
Ellaidhoo was a fantastic experience. The snorkeling is amazing, we saw sharks, rays, turtles and many reef fish including large ones. The rooms are very comfortable, clean and tidy - which also was the case for the whole island. The food is lovely and there were new choices in the buffet restaurant every day. We met particularly friendly waiters in the Seanic Restaurant, Shereef and others, they were always ready to make some fun with us. Also the chefs, Dinesh and Vipula, preparing pasta and pancakes of our choice in the buffet restaurant were so very friendly. Thank you! Last, but not least, Khushi og Gasim in the reception made a great effort in helping us arranging transportation to a nearby island, where we were going to stay after our Ellaidhoo vacation. They managed to arrange the most convenient solution for us, which was of great help to us. Thank you very much for it all, we can definitely recommend Ellaidhoo as your location for a family holiday!
Guest review by
Nina
Denmark
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 157 reviews
The house reef really worth to go and see there for: it's just few steps from the shore with many fishes, live corals, anemone fishes (clownfishes), baby sharks, some sea turtles. We were even lucky to see one Manta. We enjoyed free snorkelling equipment. Only be aware that there are always strong currents arround the island, but we thought they are pretty safe. Besides - water sport instructors organize a free snorrkeling guide twice a day. We enjoyed a very good soundproof of the water villa, even on strong wind / waves day / night. The food is always fresh and tasty. The wi-fi is pretty good. We didn' lock the door of our water villa - we felt very safe there. We enjoyed a Vertical reef and Coral garden excursion - highly recommended. There is some very good vibe on this island which you can't love. It's not a cheap resort, but it's worth 100%. Some day we'll come back :)
Guest review by
Edmundas_
Lithuania
From US$1,615.52 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 279 reviews
everything was amazing, we had a wonderful beach villa, 2 rooms, huge and comfy bed, swimming pool and the level of cleaniless is out of this world! the best thing about this place is the way they run things, mainly THE STAFF: kudos to our lovely hosts Lucas, Diana, Lily, Nasaril, and especially SAMEERA who always went over his head to guarantee us the best possible experience. (he even brought me some cigars from 70km by seaplane!) Also, shout-out to the cooking team! the food was really michelin star quality. The wine selection is unbeliveble, and the wine guys really know what they are talking about. Honestly, this place is so well organized it should get 11/10 we will surely return next year!
Guest review by
Alexandru
Romania
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 94 reviews
The resort was just the right size; neither too big or small. They seem to cater for couples rather than families which meant there were less people at the resort allowing the staff to be more attentive. Everyone was super friendly and the service was 5 star along with the food. We know of a few couples who visited Meeru island for their honeymoon and we did a lot of research and comparisons with Meeru but chose diamonds Thudufushi, and we have absolutely no regrets. Highly recommend this resort for couples.
Guest review by
Hassan
United Kingdom
From US$630.63 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 73 reviews
Small privat beach at deluxxe beach villa realy give you feeling of your own small paradise in the midle of indian ocean. Clean and comfortable space and egzotic sound of silence inside and outside, with moustly inisible but always smilenig staf in atmosphere of small green tropical haven make you feel very peacefull and relaxed. Last but not least Nika time is exscelemt idea which give you oportunity to enjoi all 12 hours of daylight on Maldives.
Guest review by
Milan
Bosnia and Herzegovina
From US$645.57 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 227 reviews
An compact Island Resort, with lot of energy, professional mgmt, and helping attitude. right from our reception at Male till our departure, the AMAYAS, took care of us. The staff, were the true Brand Ambassadors, always on their toes, and never ever felt anything wanting. Every thing had a Class. Will definitely visit them again. Thank you TEAM AMAYA...
Guest review by
DIBENDU
India
From US$2,019.30 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 196 reviews
Pure perfection in every way! The island is gorgeous, the quality amazing and the staff delightful. The activities are a journey to participate in and the beach is pristine as well. This is a heavenly location!!
Guest review by
Tiemen
Belgium
From US$1,263.83 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 699 reviews
This place is a true paradise on earth. Everything is top notch from the food to the location to the service. A genuine once in a lifetime experience in paradise.
Guest review by
David
Spain
From US$1,031.31 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 226 reviews
Staff is great. The island is wonderful: a lot of corals, fishes, turtles and little cute sharks. Food is good. SPA is very relaxing.
Guest review by
Daniil
United Arab Emirates
From US$989.79 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 42 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
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 659 reviews
Everything was really impressive. The food was really nice, and the staff was incredibly friendly and helpful!
Guest review by
Levon
Armenia
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 69 reviews
The water villa was amazing!! The location, the staff, the food everything was perfect!
Guest review by
Maria
Greece
From US$592.02 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 276 reviews
Excellent food, location, room, staff. Great ambiance, warm and enlightening place.
Guest review by
Harshit
India
From US$1,095.42 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 194 reviews
Paradise and wonderfull food and service.
Guest review by
Gary
United Kingdom

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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

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

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
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
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
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