Medhufushi Island Resort

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 **Outdated Facilities** – The bungalows and furniture appear worn and would benefit from renovation.Also My villa was not well cleaned as I found plastic bottles under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.

We spent two wonderful weeks in the Maldives and had an unforgettable experience. The food was absolutely delicious, and the kitchen staff did an amazing job every single day.||Our room was always perfectly clean and well-maintained, which made our stay even more relaxing. Every staff member we met was friendly, professional, and worked very hard to make sure we had everything we needed.||A special mention goes to the Villu Bar team – Shanu, Ajay, and Jubayar. They were all fantastic, but Shanu deserves extra praise for being exceptionally friendly and competent. He made us feel so welcome and took such great care of us during our stay.||Thank you to the entire team for making our vacation so special. We can’t wait to come back!

After visiting Medhufushi for the 19th time I have to say I have to say the holiday was wonderful as usual. The staff at the resort were all very attentive and well mannered. Having travelled the world, I have never met any staff as good/excellent as those at Medhufushi. The one blot on our holiday was unfortunately a lady who treated the staff as slaves. Whilst they may not be overly paid, they are not slaves, and the buffet restaurant is a self-service restaurant and is not for the staff to carry the food of the guest(s) to their table. Guest advised that she had problems and that she had bad hands and bad legs however during the day she ordered a member of staff during their rest time to take photographs of her laying down and then clapping her hands and getting up dancing. This person proved by her actions that she did not have any problems if she did have problems, she had numerous family members who could have/should have easily helped. When speaking to other guests they agreed with my point of view. It was not just this but to then write a nasty review is unforgivable.||The resort is undergoing a lot of work which does not affect the stay such as the bar is being refurbished as are the reroofing of the water villas and the pool decking. There is an excellent selection of food on offer and there is always the waiter served Al a carte Alfresco restaurant where you can dine at West End of London standard or for a romantic meal there is always the dinner on the beach. ||We look forward to returning at some time in the near future

Awesome honeymoon experience at the resort despite the distance from the airport and a few glitches in service (wine given to us was yuck!). I'd advise people to opt for the All Inclusive package and avail some extra benefits. Everything else is fantastic. The resort is lush green and hosts few people so you won't see crowded beaches. Despite the seagrass, the beaches are clean and clear. We didn't know swimming but we could enjoy our water villa. Spa is okayish, water sports is worth trying and excursions are good too. I'd suggest shark watch instead of dolphin watch. Speed boat transfer is also good if you sit at the back. Be prepared for a long waiting time at the airport during both arrival and departure because sea transfers have their own schedule and you'll have to adjust. Staff is good and food is really nice. I had a gall bladder surgery and hospitalization a month before the trip but I didn't get sick at all thanks to the wide variety of food.

Having returned 2 weeks ago from a blissful 10-night holiday with my wife and two adult children at Medufushi Island Resort I can say that I was ecstatic that we chose this resort. It’s not a high end 5 Star luxury resort but the staff and owner were certainly pleased to host my family and this shone through in the exceptional level of care and attention everyone provided.|We were aware that the resort is affected by sea grass deposits, however there is a team constantly clearing sea grass away so it doesn’t accumulate but does not spoil the beauty of the island. The rest of the island is also kept clear of debris and is always tidy. Some of the structures and furnishings are showing signs of wear but there is a refurbishment scheme to the Water Villas and pool area being carried out while we were there that did not detract from our holiday. Sensibly, this work is being carried out in the low season. There is investment going into the resort and we were appraised of further plans to enhance the facilities and visitor experience which I am sure will be delivered to a good standard. |Drawbacks are very few and are hugely outweighed by the positives. The island is beautiful and very few structures are visible on approach. The Vilu bar and jetty are prominent as is the pool and water villas but the rest of the island is screened by mature vegetation. The beach villas are not situated directly on the beach but behind well manicured vegetation to allow the villas to blend into the landscape. This gives the feeling of a more traditional Maldivian island which is respectful to the natural environment. Our accommodation comprised 2 water villas and the experience was beyond our expectations. Waking up each morning to look out over the sea was incomparable. Sunrises are definitely worth the early start to witness the majesty of the sun rising above the Indian Ocean. Sunset on the other side was equally beautiful.|The beaches are soft and sandy but there is some coral at shallow depths and I would recommend sand/sea shoes. The ocean is warm, crystal clear and the colour of the water into the distance is all shades of blue and turquoise and is absolutely captivating. Set against the blue sky, white sandy beach and swaying palm trees, it is a picture of paradise.|The water villas were very well appointed with a large comfortable bed, air conditioning, large shower and bath alongside a spacious dressing area. There is a fridge in the room stocked with soft drinks which were part of our all-inclusive deal and drinks were replenished daily. The doors to the private terrace can be opened fully and you have a double swing seat, a table and chairs as well as 2 loungers. Ali who prepared and maintained our rooms was very efficient and attentive. Our kettle was spotless and always filled and we had 2 large bottles of water daily for our use. Ali is very friendly and accommodating and I would look forward to seeing him during the day while he continued his work cheerfully. I was especially touched by the decoration he left on our bed on our final night. |Moving onto another highlight, the food was excellent. We looked forward to the buffet each mealtime knowing there would be lots of choice. Sharif looked after our table at every meal time and I cannot commend him highly enough. He went out of his way to make sure we enjoyed the variety of dishes and also arranged dishes specifically to showcase the chef’s skills and also introduce us to Maldivian food which was all delicious. Sharif is also very engaging and thoughtful and he made a huge impression on all of us. The naan bread is the best I have ever had, freshly made, thin and crispy plain or garlic with plenty of butter, it really is exceptional and good enough to eat on its own. The Chefs are very talented and in particular my friend Yasin who never let a sitting pass without a greeting and asking our plans for the day or how the day was going. Yasin made the most delicious omelettes and fried eggs and often had a queue of people waiting. As a family, we do miss the engagement we had with Sharif and Yasin.|Similarly, the Vilu bar hosts guests impeccably. Jay, Sujith, Shanu, Ajay and Sarita always served us with a warm welcome and smile. We did enjoy the evening entertainment and the karaoke threw up some real surprises and laughter. You had to be there to know what I am referring to but it was a memorable night. It was also heartening to see the interaction between guests of all nationalities which is a credit to the atmosphere and ambience created in the Vilu bar and resort generally. The pool area always has sufficient loungers and Nazmul worked very hard to ensure he could accommodate as many people as he could around the pool and beach area.|We have been back a fortnight now and the memories will take a long time to fade. We absolutely loved the resort and the people. My morning ritual of enjoying a cup of tea on the terrace of my water villa watching the sunrise and the kaleidoscope of colour across the ocean, listening to the waves gently lapping up against the underside of our water villa was the most calming and relaxing time I have experienced. We will go back to these times and relive our experiences until we hopefully return again in the future. Our heartfelt thanks and gratitude to the proprietor, Ali a charming and very eloquent host. It was a pleasure to meet him and his General Manager Hassan, I was most grateful for the time they took to speak to my children and share their first hand experience of an event at the resort. We would not have got this insight anywhere else.|Finally, a word of advice relating to purchasing souvenirs. We found the adjacent islands provided the best value when we went on an island hopping tour. Prices are much more reasonable and a fraction of the prices I paid at Male airport. Overall, this was a spectacular holiday which will live long in our memories.

Booked to celebrate both our birthdays and this place did not disappoint. Arrived at 8am and welcomed with a cocktail and taken to breakfast - before getting into our room. We stayed in a water villa at first, which was everything we thought it would be. Beautiful sunrise view, and plenty of marine life passing us by. Half way through we asked if we could move to a beach villa (just to experience both) and they were very accommodating, allowing us to and moving our luggage. This was a completely different experience - but just as beautiful, with a huge outdoor bathroom. The food was amazing, with different curries & meats every night, and we were well looked after by Sanjeeth throughout, with a birthday table on my husbands birthday. For my birthday he booked the dinner on the beach, which was a wonderful experience with fabulous food. We went snorkelling a couple of times, and they were so caring, helping guide me (as I was petrified at first), and the island hopping tour was interesting too.|Having read the other reviews, yes it is dated and it could do with some updating, but it's rustic. It's thatched roofs in the middle of the ocean, and being there experiencing 24 hours of rain (it was the most rain ever recorded in the Maldives) and the wind that went with it, it's inevitable the thatch is going to come off. Does it affect my accommodation - No, just the aesthetic. As for the beaches, it's a tiresome job. They are sweeping the paths every morning, and the beaches too. After that rain there was so much seaweed and rubbish that got washed up, but they were back on it, clearing it as quickly as they could - that's not the fault of the resort.|The decking does and has been replaced in parts, again, it's a never ending job being where it is, but we found no real problems. And as for the towels, yes, some were a bit worn on the edges, but for us, staying in a place like that, why waste the towels? I didn't mind a bit of fraying, they were clean! Such a waste if they were just thrown away.|The only thing I would say is the all inclusive package is a bit underwhelming. Limited drinks, so difficult to take back to your room, and limited choices too. Soft drinks fine, but otherwise wine or spirits, there was 1 or two 'special' cocktails but that's it, and outside of the three set meal times, no snacks - only what you can buy in the bar. For us it was a bit annoying as we're not three big meals, so could have done with access to snacks mid afternoon (the plate you can get isn't that great).|We also had an afternoon massage which was amazing! |Overall, for our first experience of the Maldives, and we fell in love. I loved the rusticness of it. For me, you can go to a big chain resort anywhere in the world - this made it feel more authentic.

Medhufushi is one of the best resorts I’ve ever been to, it truly feels like heaven. From the moment I arrived until I left the property, everything was perfect. Whether it was the room, food, or activities, everything exceeded expectations. The multi-cuisine food was fantastic, with plenty of options even for vegetarians. I loved every bit of it, and even the drinks were absolutely delicious! The property is vast, and the rooms are spacious and impeccably clean. The staff were extremely courteous, especially in the bar and restaurant areas. The pool was beautiful, and the nighttime lighting made the whole place look magical. The water villa was also spacious, well-maintained, and a joy to stay in. But we were asked to check out by 5.30 am as the ferry was arranged at 6 am in the morning which we got only in the night. The only downside was the scuba diving experience. We paid $160 per person, plus $40 for a camera that was only 12 megapixels, which wasn’t worth it. While we were told the dive would be 40 minutes, we were out in just 18 minutes. Still, the experience itself was magical and worth remembering I definitely recommend this place to everyone and will visit again. Food: 5/5 Rooms: 5/5 Cleanliness: 5/5 Activities: 5/5 Staff behavior: 5/5 Worth for money: 5/5

What a great holiday! We thought maybe the weather will be not so good in july, but it was good!! White sand, clear water, even it was not im the main season, there was an entertainment programm every evening. Especially great was the very good buffed and the whole crew. Lets beginn with our waiter and our roomboy and go ahead with the great staff at vilu bar around leader sujith Shanu, Ajin, Herthik, Sarita, and Nithin. We had a beautiful beach villa. Some seagrass at one side of the island but (especially the other side) still paradise! Even great excursions are included!