Medhufushi Island Resort

This is my kid’s first international trip and while I was a little nervous in the beginning, the moment we checked in, I knew we had made a great decision. Even though the resort is about 2 hours and 15 minutes away from the airport, the journey was comfortable and smooth. The resort staff coordinated everything—from the airport pick-up to the transfers—making the entire experience hassle-free. The resort itself is amazing. The rooms are spacious and well-maintained, the food is delicious, and the service is excellent. A special shoutout to Ajay at Villubar and Jagan at the resort for taking care of all our needs and making our stay truly memorable. It’s a beautiful place and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a relaxing and well-managed family getaway.

Just returned from a fabulous week in medufushi, all staff from the groundsmen,cleaners to bar staff and reception were lovely,friendly and attentive | Fauzan looked after us very well in the restaurant everyday. Food was amazing, missing my curries as they were fab, but there were other choices of food all tasty. ||Villas were clean and so peaceful, outdoor shower a new experience but loved it, yes there are some updating needed around the resort but never detracted from the holiday at all. We were on the side were the tide did being in the sea weed, but it was cooler and always had a breeze. didn’t like the mosquito spray every day at 4 as noisy and smelly but learnt to avoid it.||All in all a perfect retreat very quiet but just what we needed . Will definitely return.

We had a wonderful 2 weeks at Medufushi. One of the weeks was extremely wet but we still had a fabulous time. We stayed in a water villa (would recommend the sunrise side for more fish, turtles, rays and the occasional shark). We loved the walk through the tropical gardens to the restaurant. ||The staff are fantastic. Thanks to our waiter Rimon who was always ready with our preferred drinks, Liton (at the pool) who always got our beds, towels etc. The bar staff are great we had particularly excellent service from Surita. The reception staff are also so helpful. ||We loved the boat trips. Thanks to the Dhoni crew. It was quite rough whilst we were there and we tried the free snorkelling. I’m not a strong swimmer but the crew were very helpful. It’s so worth doing the line fishing and island hopping.||Make sure you see the sharks being fed from 7 pm just outside the bar. It’s great.||There is work being completed and a bar renovation but this isn’t intrusive.||Seaweed has been mentioned. The staff worked really hard to clear it. It’s nature and can’t be helped.||Can also recommend the lobster couples meal it was delicious.||The only thing that we would have found helpful was having wine and beer available in the minibar but we just took a drink back with us. A few additions to the cocktail list would be great too. We did miss from our previous Maldives trips having our bed decorated but it really is a small thing.||We do hope to return at some point!

It’s 2 1/2 hours approx away from the airport. Food can be improved. The island is quite secluded and activities are there to do, but as per our knowledge, it felt a little high on cost. The food Is in a common area where the bar also serves alcohol and the rates of alcohol of quite reasonable. It’s a great rate for couples, who want to spend quality time together.

We stayed here for a week for my friends birthday. It was a lovely experience (and my review is more of a 3.5). The staff were wonderful, so lovely and helpful, and was lovely getting to know our waiter (Sumon). The pool is lovely and tranquil, and we saw plenty of wildlife. The resort is a bit in need of some tlc, I tripped a few times on loose planks walking to our water villa, the railing by our water villa was broken and the stairs could do with a further handrail as they are slippery and there's a steep drop at the bottom. The bed was a bit uncomfortable and overall there were a lot of renovations ongoing when we were there so entertainment was lacking and noise from works early would wake us. Also be aware of the huge amount of seaweed on one side of the island. However, the staff are so wonderful, and the food is great. Breakfast could do with some more selections but can't fault the different variety at lunch and dinner, and I'll be dreaming of the fresh naan bread and pakoras for a long time! If you just want to relax and enjoy the sun, air and nature, it's absolutely fine.

This is my fifth visit to the Maldives, so I have some previous experiences to compare this visit with. Overall, it was a positive experience but it was shadowed by some shortcomings. One of the positives is that the island is beatiful; it is a narrow piece of land, and if you walk through the central path, you can see the sea between the trees on both sides, to your left and to your right. It is lovely as it has mature trees, covering the path and making it sheltered from the scorching sun. Another positive is how lovely the staff is; very attentive and accommodating, although communication was sometimes hindered by inadequate English language skills (even reception staff). Now, here are the reasons why it is a 3 stars review and not 5. 1. The sea is full of seaweed, floating as well as growing in the sand all around the island. That was a major disappointment for me as the water was grey instead of the wonderful turquoisy colour you normally get around a Maldivian island as well as the fact that you could not swim in it. 2. The resort is tired; definitely not a 4 star; more of a 3. However, it is kept clean and it was not a bother to me. 3. There was no seif to lock the valuables; that stressed me out a bit but I locked everything in my suitcase. 4. I gave 1 star for the location because the island is very near an inhabited Maldivian island and every several hours (starting around 5.00 a.m. and then 5 times a day) the silence was broken by the Muslim prayers/chanting broadcast loudly over speakers. Again, silence is one of the Maldivian island experiences I went there for. 5. The major disappointment was the food. Firstly, I felt that there was very little choice. The majority of the food was Indian cuisine (curries, rice and noodles Asian style spiced) and only a couple of non-Asian dishes. So if you didn't like Indian cuisine, you were not spoilt for choice. Secondly, some of the ingredients were poor quality (e.g. mushrooms from the tins rather than fresh ones, soluble Nescafe not ground coffee; they did not have decaff coffee, not even the Nescafé). Thirdly, some food products were disappointing tastewise. For breakfast, the yoghurt advertised as fruit yoghurt, was actually natural yoghurt, with an un-edable sandy texture, in which they must have put some food colouring to resemble the fruit as the taste was non-existent. The bread was not fresh and neither the pastry. The fruit salad was 3/4 of apples; If you wanted melon/watermelon they would slice it separately for you. I only saw papaya once. The mixed vegetables advertised as sautéed were actually watery. There was no meal were they offered french fries. Now, comparing with the other four resorts I previously visited-Coco Palm Dhuni Kolnu, Adharan Meedhuparu, Meeru, Angaga) which are of similar standing, this was a bit disappointing. However, the Indian food was very tasty and as I do not dislike Indian cuisine, it worked out OK for me in the end. Would I go back? No. Would I recommend it? No.

The resort delivers an average experience overall, with acceptable service standards. Below is a detailed breakdown: ### **Pros:** 1. **Scenic Natural Pathways** – Lush greenery throughout the resort creates a serene, nature-immersed ambiance. 2. **Friendly Staff** – The team is welcoming and attentive, enhancing the guest experience. 3. **Beach Villa Location** – The beachfront villas are well-positioned, offering direct private access to the sea. 4. **Rustic Wooden Aesthetic** – The extensive use of wood in design contributes to a calming, natural atmosphere. ### **Cons:** 1. **Beach Quality** – Excessive seaweed/grass along the shoreline hinders swimming and snorkeling. 2. **Outdated Facilities** – The bungalows and furniture appear worn and would benefit from renovation.Also My villa was not well cleaned as I found plastic bottles under the bed 🛏️ 3. **Limited Dining Options** – The food selection was disappointingly narrow, predominantly featuring Indian cuisine with minimal variety or quality. 4. **Pool Maintenance Issues** – The pool area was poorly maintained, with debris (dry grass) scattered on the floor. 5. **Inadequate Pool Amenities** – Insufficient showers and a lack of provided towels inconvenienced guests. ### **Conclusion:** While the resort has charming natural elements and a hospitable team, significant improvements in maintenance, dining, and facilities are needed to elevate the overall experience.

I would absolutely not recommend this property to anyone. This place is a classic example of a resort obsessed with squeezing money out of guests while offering shockingly poor value in return. Every minor service is grossly overpriced, including things that should be standard at any resort claiming to be premium. The food is a complete disaster. The buffet is embarrassingly bad—even a budget 2-star hotel would put this spread to shame. For vegetarians, the situation is nothing short of pathetic, with almost no edible or thoughtfully prepared options. The problems don’t stop there. The staff are poorly trained, unprofessional, and indifferent, while the management is inefficient and clearly driven by a money-first mindset rather than guest experience. They keep on transferring you to other departments but there is never a resolution to the problem. Nobody takes any responsibility. Hospitality here feels forced and transactional, not genuine. The water sports and scuba diving center is another major letdown. Activities are ridiculously overpriced, yet the quality is mediocre at best. The staff come across as arrogant and dismissive—they sit you down to aggressively push high-priced packages and then casually add extra charges for every small thing, turning the experience into a frustrating upsell exercise rather than something enjoyable. There is very little to do on the property, and the beach is poorly maintained, with large chunks of seaweed making it unpleasant and unusable. You don’t even get proper beach access—just a distant ocean view, which feels like a poor consolation for the inflated prices. Overall, this stay was a complete waste of money and a bitter, frustrating experience. This property fails on every fundamental level of what a resort should offer and does not come close to justifying its premium pricing