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Review score

Based on 310 hotel reviews

8.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.1

  • Comfort

    9.2

  • Location

    9.0

  • Facilities

    8.7

  • Staff

    9.2

  • Value for money

    8.1

  • Free WiFi

    8.7

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  • Reviewed: 27 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Overwater Villa with Island View - FREE Airport Transfer for 3 nights stays valid till 30 September 2025
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Free excursions are very limited. Can't order from restaurant due to some trouble in the kitchen I think.

    All the facilities

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 August 2025

    10
    Increíble
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Overwater Villa with Sea View - FREE Airport Transfer for 3 nights stays valid till 30 September 2025
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing! Everything was great

    Amazing Property!

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 August 2025

    10
    Like heaven on earth
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Resort Villa
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Perhaps more activities in the evenings

    The food was delicious and staff really nice

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 August 2025

    9.0
    Excellent vacation! Amazing Staff! Beautiful nature! Food was exceptional.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Beach House with Sea View - FREE Airport Transfer for 3 nights stays valid till 30 September 2025
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    None

    Amazing property

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 July 2025

    9.0
    Awesome island getaway!!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • One-Bedroom Beach House with Sea View - FREE Airport Transfer for 3 nights stays valid till 30 September 2025
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing really. other than we should have stayed longer but we wanted to experience a local island and Malé on our trip...

    We loved everything about the resort, the beautiful sunsets and being able to hear the Athaan from the nearby local island, proximity to all facilities, lazying around the pool, walking and snorkeling around the island, the jetski trip... Awesome island getaway!!!

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 May 2025

    9.0
    Highly recommended, beautiful resort. If you’re planning on diving, then it’s a no brainer!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Garden Villa
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The food could be better or a lot cheaper as some dishes did not meet our expectations for what we paid. Breakfast is good but lunch and dinner have room for improvement.

    Beautiful resort with nice spacious rooms and cool island vibes. We stayed in a garden villa for three nights. Diving was included for certified divers and the diving centre is one of the best I’ve been, absolutely wonderful! The staff were kind and helpful throughout our stay. Good value for money, highly recommended!

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 May 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Beach Villa
    • Stayed 5 nights

    perhaps there could be more evening entertainment / theme nights

    Great breakfast selection, kids eat free at mealtimes, efficient and professional transfers, family friendly resort and facilities including kids club and a splash pad, lovely pool, clean beaches, friendly accommodating staff, complimentary snorkeling lessons and equipment, complimentary paddle boards

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 May 2025

    10
    Aswm stay 😍🥰
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Beach Villa
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    A really great stay for enjoying your vacation! The food had plenty of options from various cuisines. Definitely worth a high rating

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2025

    8.0
    We liked it
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Beach House with Sea View - FREE Airport Transfer for 3 nights stays valid till 30 September 2025
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Appetizers, Lunch & Dinner options were limited and high/unproportional cost - NO value for money

    Appetisers, Lunch & Dinner options can be better.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2025

    8.0
    Excellent resort for families with plenty to do
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Beach House with Garden View - FREE Airport Transfer for 3 nights stays valid till 30 September 2025
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Beach and snorkeling were excellent from the beach. Also the dive centre was excellent.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2025

    10
    Excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Beach House with Sea View - FREE Airport Transfer for 3 nights stays valid till 30 September 2025
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Too many flies in the buffet area. Please find a solution To it. That’s the only thing which needs immediate attention. We found the spa slightly average too, we paid a decent amount but neither was the massage relaxing nor was it worth the price.

    Excellent property , slightly old in it’s interiors but really massive and has good rooms. Certain things like curtains need refurbishing, but Always clean. Our room was beach facing and we had our own tiny private beach spot. The room was decently sized. Highlight of the property - we got 2 free dives each day! 8 Dives in total for us - all in different locations. The property is surrounded by amazing dive sites. Easy spotting of sharks, eagle rays, turtles and many varieties of fish. Beautiful sites! Luca, Shan and Shahudh are amazing dive instructors. Mark- the property manager was very warm and welcoming throughout our trip and ensured we are well taken care of. I have certain food allergies, Chef Badal ensured i have proper meals, desserts and salads every day. He was very kind and generous with the customised meals. On my birthday, he even made a gluten free cake :) Ismail, Sajid and the entire f&b staff was too kind. After being to 4 different hotels in Maldives, two of them being 5 stars, i loved the hospitality of this hotel. Really Good.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2025

    8.0
    Excellent customer service!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Beach House with Sea View - FREE Airport Transfer for 3 nights stays valid till 30 September 2025
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I was disappointed with the food as it wasn't up to par! The spread was excellent & most items were delicious! However, there were a few items that were served stale & dry (like sambar, potato curry, muesli, baked fish, etc ).  The food options were plenty but were not made authentic and tasty. Was disappointed with the calamari I had ordered. Overall, the food options were plenty, but the quality can be improved!

    The customer service was exceptional! We stayed 3 nights and 4 days..  Anushka, Nasillo & the manager at the reception were very cordial and extremely helpful by answering all my questions promptly.  Excellent service by Sreenju & Najum at the Kandooma Cafe! Sreenju went out of the way to serve and help us get whatever we needed during breakfast and dinner!  Bee at the sports center is another person who was exceptional with his service..  This place runs because of its people and their excellent customer service.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Beach House with Sea View - FREE Airport Transfer for 3 nights stays valid till 30 September 2025
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Exceptional resort meeting up to the high quality standards for what you pay. We booked the beach villa as well as the ocean villa for our stay. The villas were spacious and clean with amazing sunset views. The staff at the resort was very friendly and welcoming. The restaurants served good food and breakfast. Bala helped us out a lot during our stay at the resort.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Beach Villa
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The room had everything you need and is perfectly set up, the bathroom is very spacious with an amazing outside shower. Great private outdoor space and the resort pool is lovely. Very good snorkelling right from the beach (spotted small sharks and eagle ray). The service was excellent and the diving and diving team were amazing! Would love to go back!

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2025

    8.0
    Perfect getaway for a few days from the busy city life.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Overwater Villa with Island View - FREE Airport Transfer for 3 nights stays valid till 30 September 2025
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staffs are very kind and friendly. A special shout out to Nasillo at the reception who was very helpful and genuinely kind. Also Ratheesh and Ranjith at the bar who are attentive throughout. The food was amazing and the buffet had a very good variety of options. Every day the menu was different which was good to avoid get bored of eating the same. There are a lot of activities within the premises. Come with mosquito repellent as it is a tropical island.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 March 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Resort Villa
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    All

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 March 2025

    10
    An unforgettable stay filled with comfort, adventure, and exceptional service
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Garden Villa
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The room was comfortable and featured a nice balcony. The hotel offers a range of water sports, including snorkeling, kayaking, paddleboarding, and jet skiing - perfect for adventure enthusiasts. The buffet breakfast was amazing, with a wide variety of delicious options to start the day. Dinner was equally impressive, showcasing diverse choices of both international and local cuisine for a delightful dining experience. The staff were very accommodating and helpful throughout our stay. We had so much fun!

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 February 2025

    9.0
    Maldives is Paradise redefined. Resort is better than the typical Holiday Inn resort
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Beach House with Sea View - FREE Airport Transfer for 3 nights stays valid till 30 September 2025
    • Stayed 5 nights

    food and drink prices were expensive. Did not like that the hotel would not take us to the Island of Guraidhoo.

    Breakfast buffet was very good and enough to feed us for the entire day and night! Beaches were beautiful, some private and very relaxing Staff was exceptional - friendly, respectful and diligent.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 February 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Garden Villa
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I really like the resort and the staff were very friendly and helpful specially the doctor and naojom she was very friendly.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 January 2025

    8.0
    Beautiful experience, amazing and friendly staff especially Selina. We had a great time at this resort.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Beach House with Sea View - FREE Airport Transfer for 3 nights stays valid till 30 September 2025
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was good 👌🏾

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 January 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Beach House with Garden View - FREE Airport Transfer for 3 nights stays valid till 30 September 2025
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Crabs, less activities for children, the kids club did not plan much like they had in the last time

    The fun boat, the food, the beach, pool

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 December 2024

    10
    It definitely worth it !
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Overwater Villa with Sea View - FREE Airport Transfer for 3 nights stays valid till 30 September 2025
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Food and beverages are pricy and we would have liked a more diversified menu.

    We choosed this hotel for the first part of our honey moon and stayed on an water villa . For us everything was superb and we enjoyed the whole stay. The view from our room and the posibillity to do snorkeling straight from the villa is a big plus . If you are malicious you can spot some improvements that can be done in the room but for us was those things weren’t so important to ruin our stay. Resort was nice and we liked it to walk around it . The staff has been fantastic and receptive with all our demands

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 December 2024

    10
    We had a lovely and fabulous celebration of my birthday😍
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Overwater Villa with Sea View - FREE Airport Transfer for 3 nights stays valid till 30 September 2025
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    None

    Everything is superb

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 December 2024

    10
    A lovely finish to our Maldives vacation
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Garden Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It didn’t impact our stay at all, but there is substantial construction happening on the nearby island, visible from some parts of the beach, but not from the pool (one of the best pool vistas we’ve ever seen, overlooking a beautiful little bay).

    We spent two nights in a garden villa at Kandooma at the end of a two-week stay in the Maldives and absolutely loved it (after a week on a small liveaboard and a second week on a lovely local island). Kandooma’s pool was massive and fantastic, the surrounding waters and beach were stunning, the breakfast buffet was sumptuous, beach bar cocktails were delicious and the food in the restaurants was tasty, particularly at Bokkurra Coffee Club. Staff were attentive and hard working and the island is kept clean and pristine. It had all the facilities we could ask for, at a lower price than the more expensive resort islands. The resort’s speedboat transfer cost was USD$150 each return (a little over 30 mins in calm conditions), and was more comfortable than a standard speedboat experience. We would love to have spent a little longer at this gorgeous place.

    Stayed in December 2024

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