Furniture/facility should be a bit improved

The staff was amazing,food was amazing

Stayed in August 2025

Service unmatched. Such kind helpful staff nothing is too much for them.

Stayed in August 2025

We love scuba diving and prefer that the hotel has its own reef.

magnificent island, beautiful views, friendly staff, restaurants with delicious food. We enjoyed the moments and are very glad that we chose this hotel this time

Stayed in August 2025

Everything was excellent! The staff - at the restaurants, at the dive club, at the sports club - all so very polite, accommodating and friendly! Nothing that we asked was too much! The accommodation - a small island with everything at a 5-10min walking distance and yet we never felt it was really crowded. We had the family beach villa which fit our three kids on one side and us on the other, with a total of 4 showers, 2 baths, 2 toilets and plenty of space. The housekeeping came 2 times per day - our villa was kept super neat by Somon (thank you for entertaining the kids with all the towel animals!!) The activities - we enjoyed some sports classes and snorkelling which were all great! Thanks to AJ for the top snorkelling with turtles and sharks as well as uncountable number of fish species! Thanks also to Keshab for keeping us fit with your functional training and yoga, we really enjoyed it! The restaurants - an exceptional variety of food at the buffet restaurant Lime&Chili - with every day a mix of Asian and Western cuisine. We could have stayed way longer and not having tasted all the available tastes! Thanks to Chhaya and all her colleagues for taking such good care of us during every meal!

Stayed in August 2025

Completely overpriced cigarettes

The location and very friendly staff

Stayed in July 2025

Amazing property and product and the staff are just toooo good....Deven, Zune, Sai, Sri, Shah, Boran, Vita, Yulia......lovely spa....restaurants and food......super chill vibes.....great music and DJ

Stayed in July 2025

If you are looking for a true worry-free package, then go for Varu, Everything was perfect, and after 5 nights, i paid extra fees of around 300$ as i did not need to spend at all during my stay ( everything you need is included in the package ) except the motorised water activities The overall spirit of the employees was lovely, everyone meeting you with a mile and a willingness to help You might find cheaper options, but you don't know how much you will need to spend in the resort The room was spacious, and we had amazing direct access to the beach

Stayed in June 2025

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We really enjoyed our stay here ❤️ Everything was absolutely perfect from start to finish. The meals were always varied and delicious, and the resort staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. Special thanks to: Kitty for the amazing massage, Mondal for the delicious beverages, Shafan for the fantastic cocktails, and Zune, who provided us with so much helpful information and fulfilled every request immediately with a smile. The location was breathtaking—honestly even more beautiful than in the pictures. Everyone was so attentive, anticipating our needs without ever being intrusive. The open-air bathroom was also a unique and wonderful experience. We felt truly cared for and relaxed throughout our stay. Highly recommended!

Stayed in June 2025

Everyone was nice, the place is beautiful, the food is delicious, everything is excellent, even the attendant's name is sobah, nice, and the cleanliness is 10/10

Stayed in June 2025

Nothing.

Everything!!! Complimentary speed boats, the variation with the food, we stayed in a water villa and it was amazing!!! Sharks and so many fish straight off the deck! The spa was gorgeous. We stayed for 5 nights so had 2 restaurant bookings too. The rooms are cleaned twice daily and minibar stocked up daily. It was perfect there really is not one thing you can criticise. The staff cannot do enough for you + constantly ask if you want any more drinks or anything at all. I have never been to a resort with such exceptional staff. Paradise!!!

Stayed in June 2025

Everything was exceptional

Stayed in June 2025

Nothing

Its amazing location and the cleanliness.

Stayed in June 2025

going home

We liked the attentiveness of all the staff, appreciated the variation in meal choices including the a la carte restaurants and the cleanliness of the facilities and the highly organized and professional team and of course the amazing weather . Even the airport transfers were friendly and efficient. In partilcular we would like to thank Sobah , Aneef and Shafeeu as well as all the staff at Bay Rouge and Lime and Chilli for their great work.

Stayed in June 2025

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Everything was beyond spectacular. The views of the water villa, the ocean water was out of this world , we were literally hypnotised by the colour and its cleanliness. The breakfast at Chilli and Lime was wonderful and the Lagoon Crab Risotto from NU is to die for. Special thanks to Malik and Sobah for making our trip unforgettable and forever in love with the Maldives and Varu Resort. The kindness of everyone in the hotel and the attention to details made everything so special. At the end we were so emotional we started crying in the boat transfer while Sobah and the team were waving goodbye. See you soon Varu and thank you for the best vacation ever.

Stayed in June 2025

The amazing location, friendly and highly professional stuff, thanks to Aziza, Barsha, and all people who works there in general. Very happy with this hotel. Villa is very good, beach area is perfect. Restaurant are very with tasty food every day. Perfect spot for a vocation 👍 highly recommend to visit.

Stayed in May 2025

Nothing to fault — everything ran smoothly and exceeded expectations. Only sad to leave.

Our stay at VARU was unforgettable thanks to the incredible staff and service. Miss Vita made every day at Bay Rouge and Charcoal feel personal and warm. Shafan was always attentive, Izaam remembered our drinks perfectly, and Shah created a beautiful birthday decoration. Malek kept our villa spotless, fully stocked, and even fixed a plug super quick so we could keep charging our devices. Keshab, the gym trainer, delivered energising PT sessions. The gentleman in the gift shop was also so kind and helpful throughout our stay. The water villa was peaceful and private, with amazing snorkelling right off the deck. VARU is paradise — but it’s the people who make it feel like home.

Stayed in May 2025

There is nothing to dislike

Excellent services provided and available. Excellent medical facilities available on site. The staff are always attentive and kind. Everything is perfectly set out to provide a relaxing holiday and the choice and quality of food is excellent.

Stayed in May 2025

Water works a little rundown

Beautiful location

Stayed in May 2025

Everything went super well, villa well maintained, clean, pool fantastic , restaurants, bar lounge, staff warm and with high standards services , housekeeping well done , the resort is just perfect t

Stayed in May 2025

Nothing

Everything

Stayed in May 2025

Nothing major – overall it was a wonderful stay. Just keep in mind that beach conditions vary, and while the food is good, it might not always deliver that “fine dining” experience you might expect. Also, book all your extras in advance to avoid missing out.

The airport welcome was smooth and well-organized. Although we waited about 90 minutes for the speedboat, it was in a comfortable, air-conditioned lounge with a beautiful ocean view — perfect for snapping a photo with the Welcome to Maldives sign. Once your luggage is handed over for the boat transfer, you don’t have to worry about it again – everything is delivered directly to your room. Food was solid – we’d rate it around 8.5/10. There was nothing wrong at all, but we expected a bit more “wow” or something truly special. Beaches are average — not ugly by any means, but sometimes there’s seaweed. Snorkeling is possible right off the beach, but the nearby coral is mostly dead. However, the resort offers two free snorkeling trips by boat every day, which is fantastic. We saw sharks, turtles, and plenty of fish. The sports center is a bit on the pricey side, which is understandable as some trips involve a one-hour speedboat ride. That said, there are many activity options including trial dives and full certification courses. We tried diving with sharks and rays, as well as a 30-minute intro dive — amazing experiences. The entire staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. The island is also full of adorable Maldivian chickens roaming around, which adds to the charm. Drinks included in the All-Inclusive package were of above-average quality. The spa was absolutely perfect, with massages in a truly stunning setting. We highly recommend downloading their Varu app at least a week before arrival to book dinners and included activities in advance, as spots can be limited — for example, only 8 people per day can join the morning yoga class. The same goes for restaurant dinners: we had to get creative to secure our 3 included dinners, but it worked out! Our favorite was definitely Kaagé. Housekeeping was excellent – twice a day, and the minibar was refilled daily. Absolutely top-notch.

Stayed in April 2025

There were some issues with the app during our stay and some bookings got muddled, but the staff always fixed things quickly for us and made sure we didn't miss out on a thing 😊

Varu delivered our dream honeymoon!! 🤩 The location, the facilities, the staff, the food... everything was perfection. Special mentions to our hosts Raqueeb and Aziza (there was a handover halfway, which was seamless), as well as Mannu, AJ and Ramy (and all the Dive Centre staff), who went above and beyond to make sure we got amazing water experiences and are just all-round great guys, and finally Malek, who took amazing care of us in our Villa 😊

Stayed in May 2025

Nothing at all!

Utterly amazing. One of the best experiences we've ever had! Everything from communication pre travel through to the very end was wonderful. The speedboat pick up from the airport and arrival/checkin process is very well organised. The room (water villa) was just gorgeous and so comfortable, with the most incredible view. The good selection of restaurants meant that during our 6-night stay we had lots of different experiences, and we just loved Bay Rouge - such a wonderful and relaxing place to lounge in the sun with a cocktail in the afternoons, and the loveliest staff. We'll be back!

Stayed in April 2025

Great service, good food, really nice overwater villa. Short transfer of 40 mins by boat.

Stayed in May 2025