W Maldives

We have just returned from W Maldives and our experience was absolutely unforgettable.|The resort is luxurious, brand new and designed to perfection and every detail is carefully thought out. We stayed in the Premier Overwater Villa, and it was nothing short of spectacular. A huge terrace with a private pool, lounge area with a swing and sunbeds… you could easily spend your entire stay without leaving the villa at all.||Every corner of the resort is curated with purpose, and there is always something to enjoy.||The house reef is simply stunning. As a complimentary experience, we joined a guided snorkeling session with a professional instructor, who showed us sharks, turtles, rays and an incredible variety of colorful fish.||Water sports equipment such as Jet Ski and Seabob are all brand new and extremely powerful - top class. The instructors are true professionals and made us feel safe and excited at the same time.|Sports & activities: paddle tennis, yoga, gym and cross-fit area - everything is world-class. ||Food is a story on its own. Everything we tried was outstanding across all the restaurants. If gastronomy is an important part of your travels - this resort will exceed your expectations. Our personal favorite was the FISH restaurant - don’t miss the chance to book a dinner there (actually, better more than once!).||But what truly makes W Maldives exceptional is the people. The entire team goes above and beyond to make every day special. We would like to thank everyone, but especially:|John (Aquaman) - for introducing us to authentic Maldivian dishes, making every evening memorable, and for his kindness, warmth and care that made us feel truly at home.|The Chef Bakaa at FISH - an extraordinary talent; we were absolutely impressed and trusted him every dinner without even looking at the menu. Thanks to Chef Bakaa we had the best gastronomic experience of our lives!|Sandra, sommelier Tendai, Ajit and the wonderful Lin and Celine - the amazing F&B team, for outstanding experience.|Sport instructor Mark, who is not only a great professional but also a wonderful person.|Maryz for making our stay so comfortable and seamless.||We left with unforgettable memories.||See you again, W Maldives!|Maksim and Oksana.

W Maldives was truly incredible. Their service was seamless, from the moment they picked us up at the airport until the time we checked out and assist us with our departure flight . Everything was so well thought out. The resort itself is paradise — beautiful in every corner. Snorkeling quickly became our favorite activity, and it was so easy to spot sea turtles every day. As a Titanium member, I was touched by the way the team greeted me by name and made me feel so special. I want to thank everyone at the resort — literally every staff member we encountered had a smile on their face, radiating warmth and genuine care. Great job, W Maldives! I’ve never had such an amazing experience. You truly made our trip unforgettable.

We cannot praise W Maldives highly enough for the hospitality provided by all the staff. From the representatives (Aysha and Abdullah) who met us at the airport to the resort staff themselves - outstanding service. They took care of everything. For once I was able to switch my brain off and just enjoy the holiday. The checkout and departure process was much the same - literally door-to-gate service. To anyone considering visiting the Maldives, the W is an absolute must. And more importantly, you have to try Sip - dubbed as an overwater bar, but it’s so much more. Chef Cristopher is an immensely talented individual - the Japanese/Peruvian fusion highlights his Peruvian roots. We dined there 2 nights in a row and went back every chance we got! A huge thanks to all the W Maldives staff for making our stay so memorable - a special shout out to Silver, Mani, Attiqur, Aquaman, Ahmed, and Anna — for making sure we saw sea turtles and a baby shark during our snorkelling adventures!

Recently returned from a fantastic stay at W. Thankyou to all staff and management for helping to make our stay so special. From the arrival greeting to our farewell we enjoyed all aspects of this recently renovated resort. Staff were amazing, nothing too much trouble and very friendly. Particular mention to Hashish and Mani in Sip (who made us the Angelfish cocktail) the pool bar staff and all restaurant staff. The entry level water villa had been renovated to a very high standard, with all life’s comforts included. The restaurants, Kitchen, Sea and Fire, produced some of the best food we have experienced in the Maldives. We would not hesitate to return to W for more. A big thankyou to our travel agent, Clare at Angelfish, for making the arrangements and ensuring the trip went smoothly and always knowing what suits us best.

Every time we go to the Maldives, we find peace, smiles, and good things, especially at W Hotel. The service is good, the accommodations are clean and safe, and the food is delicious, especially at the Fish restaurant. It makes us want to go back again next year. See you.

1st time in Maldives and was mind blown with the experience. Initially booked for 7 nights but the peace, luxury and hospitality we got made us extend for another 3 nights. ||Resort was based on a natural island and very recently renovated and opened only in March'25. Being a water baby, loved their over water villa in which we ended up staying 8 nights. Glass bottom view was unique. Finally accepted their room upgrade gesture to beach villa and was completely different experience. ||Luxury isn't just expensive furniture and facilities. It's about how people make you feel warm and welcoming and would make you stay back. 100/10 to W Maldives team for that. ||Meet and Greet sundowner for elite members with the resort management was something I came across first time and was amazed at it. Met Mr. Amila (GM) and several other leaders. Had a long chat with Mr. Amila and came to know he is a wine someliar and whisky collector. He even offered wine tasting experience. ||From every exotic fruit or vegetable to any out of menu request was fulfilled by the team at breakfast venue by Chef Vasanta and Chef Richard. Happy faces and great food was perfect kickstart to start the day (not to forget free flowing mimosas). They had even hosted our farewell private dinner. ||Whatever, Whenever team showed signature experience of the W Hotels. Thanks to Calisa and Aittee. ||Evenings were unwinding experience from the great liquid chef and team leader Ashish. Silva and Tendai were the masters too. Chris had his magic in creating the ceviche. Wanida was a great at bringing those drinks to us. Ashish and Chef Baka made farewell dinner and cocktail pairing and unforgettable one. ||Being vegetarian, we thought they would have nothing for us to offer at the other two restaurant Fish (Seafood based) and Fire (Steak based) but we were completely wrong! They made us vegetarian version of any food we asked. Be it in the menu or out of the menu, food was delicious. Unknowing of this we had asked and they served us food from international restaurant as well. Chef from Nepal made Momos which my wife loves. She was so happy. ||Away spa was the best treatment we had received. I could never feel the nodes being cleared and tension being removed. Worth totally the price. ||We requeststed reception for back office tour and they were happy to offer it. We wouldn't imagine what happens behind the scenes and was shocked to see how sustainable resort was. Hot water being generated from heat of generators, sea water being filtered to becoming drinkable and generating electricity from bio waste. ||The stay changed my mind of trying another resort for my next Maldives visit. Definitely two happy souls will be coming back sometime soon. ||P.s. (Sorry to those all W staff with whom we had great time but couldn't remember the name and mention it) ||Shivam & Mayuri ❤️

W Maldives just fully refurbished, the new design is super chic and beautiful. White sandy beach with crystal clear water, we’ve seen so many marine life during our stay, truly one of the best house reefs in the Maldives. We had tried all the dining outlets, great quality and high standard, taste amazing. Excellent service from the W team.

From the moment we landed in Malé, we could tell this place was different. The airport arrival team is on another level—big smiles, real energy, genuine care. They even surprised us when we departed and, not exaggerating, we cried. It felt like leaving friends.||Huge love to our secret angel, Bisha. She quietly made everything perfect—thoughtful anniversary surprises, and every night a handwritten card with her beautiful drawings that felt so personal and warm. When we weren’t feeling well, she sent fresh coconut to our villa without us asking. That kind of care stays with you.||Housekeeping deserves its own shout-out: Nadeen is incredible. Our villa was spotless every single day and night, and his decorations were the best we’ve seen anywhere. The leaf calligraphy he created on the bed was jaw-dropping—one of a kind and truly memorable. You could feel the pride and artistry in his work.||Food and drink were a highlight from start to finish—WET Deck, KITCHEN, FIRE, FISH—creative menus, beautifully executed, genuinely gourmet without the fuss. Claire was everywhere in the best way: fully dedicated to the experience in her restaurants and the food. She listened, adjusted, and just made things happen, always with a smile and a lot of “love”. We felt so looked after. And Mani at SIP kept the vibes (and drinks) perfect—thank you!||We can’t even list all the names here, but honestly, everyone we interacted with deserves a trophy. The “Whatever/Whenever” promise is real at this resort. People take ownership and do it with joy. It’s luxury, but it’s warm and playful, never stiff. We left with full hearts and a bunch of memories we’ll be talking about for a long time. If you’re thinking about it—go.