We stayed at the Residence Maldives for 6 nights for a long delayed honeymoon mid-April. We booked on Booking.com, and reserved an over-the water pool villa. My review sums up in one word - excellent. Truly 5 star resort. Amazing service from everyone in the resort, from the moment we were met at the Male Airport (we had to do nothing, we were met by their representative and everything was taken care of and seamless with the internal flight and boat) to the moment we left. Everyone always has a smile on, is super quick to meet your request and the staff are genuinely nice people. The bar staff, the cleaning staff, the reception staff, the restaurants staff...amazing. The room was nice and clean. Amazing views of the bay, the sunset and the sea. No complaints at all and truly 5 star facilities here. Word of advice, however - there are two resorts in fact, and we booked Falhuma (we didn't know, so it's probably on us). The Dihurah is larger and newer. Getting between the two is easy though on the bicycles provided (or the golf carts you can ask for a ride in if you're so inclined). We asked for a room change as I wanted to be able to get into the sea from our villa and the reception supervisor Shawin was super helpful and accommodating. The resort manager as well, Mr. Visham, came to check in on us. Truly excellent service as they didn't need to accommodate. I'll end with the food and drink. All inclusive package is amazing. The choice of drinks at the bars and restaurants was more than adequate (for example, 4-5 gins to choose from, including Bombay and tanqueray, Glenfiddich 12 and more premium alcohol, plenty of cocktail choices, 4+ red wine choices, etc). I don't understand the reviews that said the choice is limited. It is not, so book with confidence if that is a concern. The only downside is the room minibar only has beer, for anything else you need to go to the nearest bar that's always a few minutes away. No issues.

Stayed in April 2024

Personal choice, but we found the resort, which is spread over two islands too big and certain facilities such as the scuba diving centre were only on one of the islands.so we couldn't avoid travelling between both of the islands. Buggy transport isn't guaranteed and sometimes you can be waiting a long time so you are better using the pushbikes provided wherever possible.

Lovely spacious, comfortable rooms. We loved our pool and sea access from the water villa. Food and atmosphere on the island is very different at each of the restaurants. I recommend trying each one at the start if your holiday to find your preference.

Stayed in February 2024

The location was amazing and the staff was very courteous and friendly. Very difficult to find something at fault. A perfect stay. For a couple, the Falumafushi villas were amazing.

Stayed in April 2024

The breakfast buffet, I wish would've changed throughout, it was the same everyday. The mosquitos bit me every time we traveled back inland. The free activities could've been better promoted. We called to ask about bocce and no one seemed to know what is was although it was on the activities calendar provided to us.

The staff was extremely friendly and accommodating. The resort and beaches were very clean. The food was exceptional at most restaurants. There were plenty of excursions for us to do. The spa/couples massage was absolutely amazing and in a very relaxing environment. The rooms were very comfortable and spacious. The complementary bath and in-room breakfast was marvelous.

Stayed in December 2023

Prices quite high for end of season. Some food ordered in restaurant was good, but not extraordinary.

Excellent staff -everywhere you get support even without asking, warm smiles included. Beautiful and well maintained island Ressort, excellent breakfast and bikes for mobility.

Stayed in May 2023

- water villa on the old island are dated and in my opinion not worth it - all inclusive offer is sometimes limited and this could be a bit frustrating at times (all inclusive menu different than à la carte and even within the all inclusive there are lot of items that needs extra charge) having said that the staff were very pro active to help solve this

- the staff was increadibly friendly, attentive to details and really made us feel at home (special mention to li bai restaurent manager vingesh and shayn) - the island is stunning - the villas on dighuruh island were stunning, calm and amazing scenery -the fact that there are two island make you feel like you have different spaces

Stayed in April 2023

We had the sunset water villa with a pool and it was fantastic, also being able to use both islands facilities was great.

Stayed in April 2023

Nothing

Everything about this property met or exceeded my expectations. From the moment we were greeting at the airport till the time we left the property, the service was exceptional. Every staff on the property was extremely friendly and helpful. Rooms were clean, quiet and surrounded by the natural beauty. Was surreal. I stayed for 2 nights for my honeymoon and could've have asked for anything more. Thanks to all the staff and the amazing resort.

Stayed in April 2023

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Great and friendly staff, anyway, Maldives is a place where you can not find any minuses! :)

Stayed in March 2023

The o my thing g I didn’t really like about the experience was having to pay so much for the short internal flight it’s was nearly 500 USD for the 50 minute flight which was twice the price for the actual flight from the UAE. no need for it to be that expensive

Everything was exceptional. The staff were very friendly, their was plenty of free activities throughout the day. The meals and drinks were high quality the rooms were spectacular

Stayed in March 2023

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Everything - the island, the resort, the food, the staff. impeccable

Stayed in March 2023

None

Everything

Stayed in December 2022

everything was perfect. We celebrated our 10 anniversary, and they did a lot of surprises for us. everything was so special

Stayed in February 2023

Lunch options in the dining room area could be stronger.

The breakfast options were excellent and varied.

Stayed in February 2023

The restaurant had very poor selection of food, so we had to bike to Dighura Dining Restaurant every single time. It was a good exercise.

I loved that the villa was spacious, that bicycles were provided, anytime you call for something they bring it, the schedule for activities was very well done, per bookings for dinner done. If you want to be active, you can, if you want to simply relax you can.

Stayed in February 2023

Nothing it was a dream

We lived in an ocean villa so we woke up every morning to the beautiful sounds of the ocean

Stayed in February 2023

the reception to MALDIVES was a bit iffy as a booking doesn’t necessarily mean you can access the island without payment. flying from Nigeria all I wanted to do was get to the resort and sort out whatever bill but it’s risky for them I guess because they’d take you all the way to the island then you’re unable to pay?! but they shouldn’t allow bookings via booking.com without complete prepayment.

honestly it was amazing, from when we got on the bot to getting to the island! the room was everything I wanted and more. absolutely beautiful! staff are also extremely nice.

Stayed in December 2022

Buffets are okay, but not superb for the price when you are not going for quantity. Cantonese food from Li Bai was actually very good and bar snacks as well. I would suggest a la carte menus, prices are also worth more in my opinion.

All the staffs were very sweet, friendly and supportive. At the end you feel like you are leaving your family. The island is quite big as well so there are some places to explore and never felt it’s boring there. Beaches are well decorated with big pool and enough sun beds, overall experience was amazing.

Stayed in January 2023

Would be nice to have a bit more privacy in the water villas

Staff, facilities, dining options, resort, space & privacy and experience all excellent!

Stayed in January 2023

Excellent location, great for couples.

Stayed in September 2022

Nothing, loved it all!!!!!!!1

Everything The breeze The ocean The other couples The food The spa The activities The restaurants

Stayed in August 2022

The reception staff sometimes will say that a restaurant was fully booked when it never was that was slightly annoying. Told us Li Ban restaurant was closed, however it’s open just have to pre order a day before. That was very annoying as we really wanted it. The restaurants were always considerate to offer a table without booking through the lobby.

A beautiful resort, run by really good people who seemed like they really enjoyed working there. From the entrance to the departure was seamless. Picking us up from the airport and sorting out all the transit made the stay a lot easier. The property was very clean and well maintained, with a pool in the room and a beach view was lovely. Beach staff, restaurant staff were all amazing and both islands!!

Stayed in August 2022

Nothing

The staff the location and the food is good specially the French restaurant

Stayed in August 2022

covid meant that some of the facilities were limited to one island or the other but it was a beautiful walk or bike ride to get around.

beautiful views. and very secluded. restaurant options were enough for travelling alone and the spa was an amazing set up with great treatments.

Stayed in February 2022