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My wife and I had never stayed at a high-end resort like this before, and we came in expecting something beautiful and upscale. What we experienced completely exceeded even our highest expectations. From the moment we stepped foot on the island, we were absolutely blown away.||I don’t want to give too much away, but I had no idea a resort could operate at such a genuinely high level of hospitality. I’ve always liked boutique hotels because they feel more personal and less tied down by corporate policies—but Royal Davui took that boutique energy and amplified it to something truly extraordinary.||When we arrived, the owner and manager were both there waiting to greet us. That alone said everything: this place is serious about your experience. Then the staff sang us a traditional welcome song. I had no idea this was coming—especially as a first-timer—and yeah, I felt awkward for a second, but it was the good kind of awkward. Like, “Holy crap, this place is going to be epic.”||After that, they sat us down to go over our itinerary for the week. I had planned this trip nearly a year in advance, and they had everything dialed in exactly how I’d envisioned it. The attention to detail was next level. Then we were shown to our villa—and wow. Hands down the most incredible room I’ve ever stayed in: impeccably clean, ultra-private, and with a stunning view that honestly didn’t feel real.||All of that was just in the first hour.||What’s wild is that I usually take a few days to settle into vacation mode. Here, it happened instantly. It was like they slapped me in the face with good vibes and I just surrendered. Total vacation trance. And I mean that in the best possible way.||Chris, Grant, and Vincent—huge props to you and your team. Every single staff member knew our names and our itinerary. That kind of consistency in service is hard to pull off, and you made it look effortless. It felt like we had stepped into a chapter of Unreasonable Hospitality.||One of the main reasons I chose Royal Davui was to experience the coral. I’ve been really worried about the future of coral reefs and wanted to see the best of what the world still has to offer. Within two hours of arriving, I was in the water snorkeling. The house reef alone is better than most snorkeling anywhere in the world. Tons of fish, vibrant soft coral, and no crowds—just thriving marine life. Honestly, I was surprised more people weren’t out there all day. Every night when I closed my eyes, all I could see was coral.||To the staff: thank you for protecting this reef. And to future guests: please, don’t touch anything. Let’s keep this place thriving so others can experience it like we did.||Then there’s the diving. I’ve never had better dive experiences in my life. The gear was top-notch, the dive boat was incredible, and often it was just my wife and me with the guide. It felt like we had a private dive charter every time. We did four dive days—some sites we dove twice because they were just that good. The shark dive was one of the coolest things I’ve ever done. And Seven Sisters… I didn’t know coral could even look like that. At one point, we were surrounded by thousands of colorful fish and coral in every shade imaginable—it felt like being inside a kaleidoscope.||We also did the night snorkel, outer reef snorkel, and two sand cay trips. The sand cay is one of the most surreal, beautiful things I’ve ever seen—just you, the ocean, blinding white sand, some good food and beers, and absolute peace. Unreal.||Every single day here felt like the best day of my life. I don’t even know how many times I looked at my wife and said, “That was the coolest thing I’ve ever done in my life.” It became a running joke by the end of the week—but it was true every single time I said it.||And it’s the people here who elevate the experience from luxury to something truly special. You can build beautiful villas, design perfect menus, and place a resort on one of the most stunning islands in the world — but what makes an experience magical is the people. The team at Royal Davui isn’t just trained in hospitality — they live and breathe it. Every smile, every small detail remembered, every moment they made us feel like family — it all created something you can’t manufacture with design or money. That kind of warmth, authenticity, and care is what turns a great resort into a once-in-a-lifetime experience.||Back at the resort, we connected with everyone—especially the team at the bar. The food was incredible. The cocktails were fire. The people are what give this place its soul.||David’s cocktails company and Iva, Melanias and Ben’s company and service were highlights of the trip! ||We did every activity on offer, and I recommend doing the same. But also: leave room to just exist here. There’s magic in the stillness too.||If you're on the fence, just go. And if you can, get dive certified before you come. You do not want to miss that part of the experience.||Royal Davui didn’t just meet our expectations. It reset what we thought was possible for a resort stay.||We’ll be back.
