Reviews on various resorts in Maldives
- Meeru Island Resort & Spa
I went there for a two days short getaway with my friends as this resort offers special rates to Maldives work permit holders (this is one of the privilege of working in the Maldives) ! The island consider moderate in size, is a mid-range resort located about one hour speedboat ride from the airport. What I like most about the resort is they have two swimming pools with stunning views and also pool side bars. There is a games room which provides chess, checkers, backgammon, scrabble and caramboard for free entertainment. Several restaurants and bars located around the island. Foods are average but their buffet spread at the main restaurant do have quite a lot of varieties. However do not expect on great/personalized services as it is a moderate size resort. They have five categories of room types to suit different needs such as garden rooms, beach villas, jacuzzi beach, water villas and jacuzzi water villas. The resort do provides wedding ceremony services as well.
Water Villas View - Suitable for Honeymooners (more privacy)
Infinity swimming pool view
Check their website to find out more (http://www.meeru.com/index)
2. Diamonds Athuruga Beach & Water Villas
This particular resort located just about 20 minutes away by seaplane from the Male International airport. It is not a big island but offer relatively good spa treatments and great Italian cuisines. What I like most about this resort is their WHITE water villas and foods quality! International style buffet served at the main restaurant with good BBQ selections, super yummy Italian gelato, pastas & more! They are one of the all-inclusive resort in the Maldives which includes breakfast, lunch and dinner with selected beverages so that you don't need to worry about the extra costs during your stay. Whale shark excursion is available at this resort. They have both beach villas and water villas but I personally recommend to stay in their water villas as it is extremely stunning as they are the only resort in Maldives (other than their sister island - Diamonds Thudufushi island) who offer WHITE water villas. Definitely worth the price! ONE FOR ALL !
The Sea Plane Platform
Water Villas Bed Decoration for Honeymooners
View of the White Water Villas
View of the Island
Spotted Eagle Rays near the Jetty area
Best Sunset Spotted Here
View of the Beach Villas
Check their website to find out more (http://athurugabeach.diamondsresorts.com/)
3. Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru
Well-known Luxury brand from Singapore. The advantages of this island is that the resort is only 25 minutes away by speedboat from the airport. Only beach villas & Ocean View villas available but this resort are well known for its spa treatments (must experience)! Only one restaurant (most of the guests are booked under FB meal plan) and one bar as it is a small island but definitely great for snorkeling. They have fixed timing for stringray feedings and turtle feedings (free). What I like most about this resort is that they are really serious about the environment conservative projects and you will be impress on how hard they strive to maintain the corals. Another advantage is that you get to visit to their sister island - Angsana Ihuru resort by free shutter ferry at fixed timing everyday (normally in the Maldives you get stuck in only one resort)! which mean you are able to visit and experience two different kind of resorts because they are both under the same hotel group and nearby each other. You are even allow to have expenses at the sister island and only have to pay everything upon check out (Vice versa for guests from Angsana Ihuru). Another advantage are able to request in advance for extra sofa bed for extra person by adding a small amount.
Main Jetty
Villas Balcony
Sunset View
View of Angsana Ihuru Island from Banyan Tree
Sunset View
Best Spot for Photos
In Villa Swimming Pool
Check their website to find out more (http://www.banyantree.com/en/em-maldives-vabbinafaru)
4. Angsana Ihuru & Spa
Sister Island of Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru, offer guests free shuttle ferry to travel in between these two islands. Guests are able to book different types of meal plan to meet their own needs. One bar and one restaurant on the island. Well known for its great snorkeling environment, from my opinion their snorkeling environment is also easier for begginers. Spa treatments also is relatively good. Great place if you are looking for a quiet and peaceful holiday with great underwater activities. Another advantage are able to request in advance for extra sofa bed for extra person by adding a small amount.
My Foot Print on Angsana Ihuru
Best Spot for Photos
Sharks Spotted around the Jetty
Snorkeling
Check their website to find out more (http://www.angsana.com/en/em-maldives-ihuru)
Other Popular Resorts
Popular among tourists recent years for your reference (based on reviews from guests I have encountered these recent years) includes Conrad Rangali Island, One & Only Reethi Rah, Anantara Kihavah, Jumeirah Vittaveli, Four Season Kuda Huraa, Velaa Private Island etc.
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