Kelly C.
Google
It was a last-minute trip for us as we originally booked for one night but ended up extending for another.
Room:
Our villa had an amazing view. We stayed in Villa 518, which offered a beautiful open ocean panorama. The interior was very spacious, and the villa came with a good range of amenities. The only downside was on our departure morning, when a stage setup was being installed nearby and music started playing early, which was a bit disruptive.
Food:
The food was generally excellent. We tried Hard Rock Cafe, SAii Lagoon Beach Club, Jiao Wu, and the breakfast buffet, which had plenty of options. My friend loves avocado, and even though it wasn’t on the menu, the chef prepared poached eggs with avocado for her, a gesture she really appreciated. The fruits and vegetables were fresh and of great quality as well.
Service:
A huge thanks to Shiham, the Front Office Manager, for giving us a wonderful first impression. He greeted us warmly on arrival and checked on us throughout our stay. Mo, Liubov, and Maumoon were also very friendly and always welcomed us with warm smiles at the reception. They were attentive and accommodating to our needs.
The only service related issue we experienced was at Kinkao. While seated at Jiao Wu (right beside Kinkao), we asked if we could pre-order food from Kinkao to be served at our table. We fully understood if this wasn’t allowed, but upon entering the restaurant, the waitress/bartender declined the request immediately without greeting us or checking what we wanted, which came across as rude.
Entertainment:
We spent every evening at Hard Rock Cafe enjoying the live band as they were fantastic. The food portions were generous, and the bartender with curly hair (unfortunately I didn’t catch his name) was excellent. The food did take a while to arrive, but it was delicious.
Kids Club:
We did the complimentary adult henna tattoo session with Iya and Fian, and they did a beautiful job. The henna turned out to be one of the highlights of our stay.
Environment:
The property has a gorgeous beach with plenty of sunbeds and no seagrass, unlike some other places in the Maldives. However, since it's a lagoon, the snorkelling isn’t the best due to surrounding dead corals. It’s better to book a speedboat or a snorkelling trip outside the resort to truly enjoy the underwater experience.
Overall:
We had a memorable stay and would consider coming back again. Just a small tip: apply mosquito repellent before heading out, as the mosquitoes can be quite naughty!