"We had a wonderful time @Whaleshark beach hotel. We felt very welcome and safe. Good location right in a middle of the village, close to the beach and shops. Strong wifi, good restaurant and possibility to book a tour. Special thanks to the friendly staff! "
"Leider kein Frühstück im Gästehaus, mussten in eine Snackbar. Jeden Tag das exakt gleiche Frühstück. 3Toast mit 1Spiegelei, 2 Würstchen , ein Klecks Butter und Marmelade. 2Flaschen Wasser. 1Kaffee oder 1 Tasse Tee. Leider auf der ganzen Insel das einzigste zum Essen, die anderen hatten alle geschlossen. Schöner erholsamer Urlaub, viel Ruhe.
Der Gastgeber ist sehr nett und Hilfsbereit, mit etwas Geduld kümmert er sich um Alles. Die Strände sind traumhaft."
"Beautiful place and great service. Food is great. Walkable to sand bar. Otherwise take taxi. The hotel can arrange for this. Affordable fishing activity. "
"Banyan Villa is a wonderful place to stay! I really enjoyed my time there and the very homey feel of the villa. The staff, especially Husnee, Ashraf and Habib are all so incredibly friendly, accomodating and I can't thank them enough for their hospitality. The villa was very clean, the food was wonderful, very healthy and so fresh. Thank you to all the staff at Banyan Villa for making our stay in Dhangethi so wonderful and memorable! We will definitely be back! "
"My friend and I had a very nice time during our stay at Endheri Sunset guest house. The staff were friendly and charming. The island was mostly very beautiful. The food plan we had while fairly basic, was mostly filling, tasty, and good. The diving was generally very good, and our guide Eaman was very professional. The snorkelling was good too although some of the surrounding reef was a bit sparse or dead in parts, I still spotted octopus, rays, small reef sharks etc. Just one word of caution,...
"What a lovely guesthouse in Dhigurah. We spent 6 nights here and tbh we could stay here forever. Felt right at home from the start. Haseef and his crew were so friendly and Abel to organise trips and rides for us. I enjoyed the traditional Maldivian brekkie but only had it once because my wife don't eat eggs or tuna so we tended to have coffee and biscuits in the room.
The area is very safe, it's close to the local Mosque so you will hear the prayers daily but we didn't mind that as it's...
"L’établissement baigne dans son jus… Le verrou de la chambre est cassé et non remplacé, la literie est inconfortable, les installations très basiques. Le rapport qualité/prix n’est pas bon comparé à d’autres logement sur l’île. Le personnel est cependant serviable. Le restaurant attenant est agréable et propose une carte variée. "
"This hotel is a small guest house on a beautiful island about two hours away from Male. It is clean and the staff are very friendly, the restaurant provides good food, and the owner plays his guitar most nights. The island itself is quite small and quiet, and the evening entertainment is a draw for other tourists staying elsewhere on the island. I would strongly recommend staying at this lovely guesthouse. "
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"Lux* South Ari is a great choice for a vacation in the Maldives. The island is beautiful, great facilities, excellent service. I’d definitely recommend the all inclusive option (def worth the money and offers many options). They offer many activities and the spa is fantastic. The Lux Cafe is also a great touch. I’ve tried both the beach villas and the over water villas and you def can’t go wrong with either. "
Machchafushi Island Resort & Spa Maldives, The Centara Collection
10/10 Excellent
"Our holiday was nothing short of amazing! The rooms were comfortable, with AC and a mini fridge replenished daily. Housekeeping was impeccable, and stepping outside led directly to the beach. Safety was a priority, with life jackets for the whole family.
Snorkelling, paddleboarding, and kayaking were available at the Best Dive kiosk, with helpful and knowledgeable staff. We took a sunset boat tour and saw hundreds of dolphins—truly unforgettable! Joe and Alex made scuba diving an excellent experience, guiding my husband step by step.
Beyond the sea and infinity pool, there was plenty to do: a well-equipped gym, tennis court, and a games room with pool, darts, ping pong, PlayStation, and air hockey. The spa was the perfect place to unwind—Pin’s full-body massage was bliss! The island shop stocked essentials like sunglasses and sunscreen.
To keep mosquitoes at bay, the island was sprayed daily, though bringing insect repellent is wise. Dining was spectacular, with three restaurants: The Reef (buffet), Mare Azzurro (Italian, booking needed), and Suan Buan (Thai, booking needed). The staff were outstanding—Kal ensured my son got his burger, and May, June, Vivek, Sunny, and Habib provided top-notch service.
Refreshing drinks by the pool added to the experience—Siva and Ajith made dreamy caipirinhas and perfect milkshakes! The kids' club was a hit, with creative and sporty activities led by Yummi and Naba. Our time here was unforgettable, and we can't wait to return!"
"L'isola è situata su un pass oceanico verso l'atollo, questo facilita l'avvistamento di pesci anche di grossa dimensione, abbiamo visto più volte il passaggio di delfini. Abbiamo avvistato squali, acquilw di mare tartarughe pratucamente ad ogni uscita di snorkeling, davvero bellissimo.
L'isola è molto rigogliosa e le camere sono sul mare ma immerse nel verde. Non è una struttura "di lusso" ed è proprio quello cbe volevamo, le camere sono semplici ma molto funzionali, pulite e con tutto il necessario tra cui un letto in cui si dorme serenamente in tre. Il cibo è ottimo, se amate i sapori orientali come me siete nel posto giusto. Siamo alle Maldive e per quanto mi riguarda si deve mangiare tipico e non italiano quindi per me è stato perfetto ma se cercate cibo italiano non è il posto per voi. Nessuna animazione, la sera potete scegliere tra ascoltare il rumore del mare dal vostro patio, prendere qualcosa da bere al bar o entrambe le cose. Per me l'ideale, le Maldive sono relax, se volessi ballare andrei ai Caraibi!
In sintesi isola consigliatissima.
Ps. Tutti consigliano le camere f
Da 40 a 90, io vado controcorrente consigliandovi da 90 a 112 (io avevo la 112) perche davanti a queste c'è un'ottima spiaggia con possibilta anche di fare il bagno con una buona porzione di sabbia nelle altre zone il corallo è molto più vicino. Inoltre sono vicine all'uscita 7 di gran lunga la migliore per lo snorkeling! La mattina aquile di mare e al tramonto tartarughe assicurate."
"Hands down the best customer service I’ve ever experienced! Every single staff member was incredibly friendly, professional, and welcoming — I truly felt like part of the resort family. What impressed me most is their commitment: if anything isn’t up to your expectations, just mention it and they’ll fix it immediately and go above and beyond to make it even better. An unforgettable, unmatched experience from start to finish!
— Ahmad & Nour Ataya"