Helengili Otelleri

The staff at Helengeli are what raise it above all the other resort we’ve visited in the Maldives. We came for snorkelling and diving and were really impressed with the house reef. Masses of reef fish and lots of juveniles, but also Squid, Octopus, Stone fish, Cowtail and Eagle rays, reef Sharks, Turtles, Lobster and even a Leaf fish. Diving was a treat - they did everything for us - setting up, washing and moving the kit and changing cylinders. There is a good variety of sites within close to the island and some nice finds of Scorpionfish, some huge rays, Turtle, as well as the huge variety always you expect. Queenie, Jelle and Sergei were excellent guides and the whole team did a great job. We stayed in a Beach Villa, which was a good size and nicely laid out, a little more storage space would have been ideal. Our room boy, Haneef, was very friendly and helpful and was always around with another bottle of water or beer to stock the fridge. He had excellent attention to detail and kept the room very well for us. The restaurant provides an excellent variety of dishes. The friendly chefs are always present and welcome questions or feedback. Dishes are well labelled. I had some fantastic pasta dishes thanks to Chef Binod and some wonderful varied and tasty curries and soups. The bar was also really enjoyable and every staff member was always cheerful and chatty. Lahiru, Uba, Naiz, Mr Vikas, Saheen, Rajat, Ashanka, Eliza, Amit and Chef Nima thank you for looking after us so well

After 11 years, I visited the Maldives again. It is really a paradise, and Patina's service is definitely the icing on the cake for this trip. Patina is a full-time butler-style service. After arriving, you don't have to wait for check-in in the lobby, you can go directly to the room, and then the butler has already arranged everything. Our essentialist is Naaish, a very good butler brother. Every day's dinner reservations and daily activity arrangements are all through the essentialist. They will work hard to solve any problems encountered. On the night of our arrival, we felt that the fence around the outdoor shower area was slightly gapped, and the privacy was not enough. After telling Naaish, workers were arranged to reinforce it early the next morning. If you want to participate in various activities in the hotel, Naaish will give you very pertinent suggestions. In the end, we went to the Dolphin Cruise and saw the dolphins and the sunset, a magnificent moment worth remembering for a lifetime. The other services of the hotel are also perfect. The steak I ate one night required a medium degree of doneness. It was a bit difficult to cut after it was served. I thought the steak knife was not very good, but the waiter didn't think so at all, so I got it from the back kitchen and remade it for me. I ordered a portion, and then the chef came out and explained that because the medium should not be difficult to cut, it must be their problem or the problem of the meat. This operation really made me a little dumbfounded. I ate at the Helio restaurant on the last night. It is very common to have a sudden change in the weather in the rainy season. After the appetizer and the main course, it suddenly rained heavily. The waiter helped us move into the indoor dining area. We hurriedly ate dessert and went back The room, in fact, everything is normal, but within half an hour the waiter brought a new dessert, because we felt that we hadn't eaten it well before. Every day at Patina is really beautiful, and I am very, very grateful to every employee for their service.

Not long after the hotel opened, the surrounding snorkeling environment is average, there are no corals, and there are few fish. It is far away from the four seasons. The design of the water house is very good, the filming effect is very good, and the food quality is very high

The most beautiful holidays I've had so far. That's how I imagine paradise.   Arrival Arriving at Male airport for the first time is an experience, the airport is on an island itself and after leaving the airport all you see is clear blue water. Instead of taxis there are speedboats picking up tourists. Kagi island is about 1h by speedboat away (which is practically the better choice for Kagi, since the distance is small and water planes mean much more logistical effort. If you never flew with a water plane and want to experience it, do it on the way back). When we arrived on the island, we were welcomed by very friendly staff and bongo music which was super nice. Maria made us feel like home from the first minute and showed us everything important before leaving us to explore our own place.   Room We booked a pool villa in the sea which was beyond beautiful. The room is big and offers everything you need. Shampoo / conditioner is refilled every day, there is cream and after sun gel, you basically only need sun cream (also available on the island in a shop). The room has its own pool over the ocean and even though I didn't think I would use it, I ended up being in there every evening enjoying the sunset. Same applies for the bathtub, which was in the outside part of the bathroom, I spent some very relaxing evenings in there even when the weather was warm. The only thing to consider, the waves can be loud and crush into the outside of your pool, especially during the night this can be irritating if you have a light sleep. I usually use earplugs, so I didn't bother, but my partner struggled quite a lot. There are other villas with wave breakers in front, can't say if this makes a big difference but I guess so. The downside is the view is not the same with the breakers and for snorkeling it’s harder to get to the nice part of the reef. I would still go for the villas without breakers.   Location The island is small but still offers everything you need. The reef is extremely beautiful, just jump in the water with goggles and you see all kinds of fishes, even some small sharks sometimes. As a diver I can say, the reef was more interesting to explore than many dives I had in my life. The Spa is great and offers various treatments. There is also a modern gym and you can participate in the Yoga lessons every other day. I enjoyed the lessons a lot, even as a total beginner. I already miss them, might start doing Yoga myself now. :) There is also a small diving center. The dive guide was basically always available to us, very flexible and cool. We went for 11 dives in total and we were not disappointed. All of them were special and interesting. We didn't have to worry about anything, the boat brought us directly to the spots and picked us up after each dive, the crew was very professional and experienced. Maldives are great for diving, don’t miss the chance!   Restaurants Main restaurant and a la carte restaurant. We only booked B&B and wen

With a stay at Niru Isle Maldives in Gaafaru, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Thulhagiri Beach and Angsana Beach. This guesthouse is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Vabbininfaru Beach and 0.8 mi (1.4 km) from Gili Lankanfushi Beach.Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Getting to the surf and sand is a breeze with the complimentary beach shuttle.Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the guesthouse's coffee shop/cafe. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, laundry facilities, and coffee/tea in a common area.Make yourself at home in one of the 5 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Located in Gaafaru, Gaafaru View Inn is within a 5-minute drive of Angsana Beach and Vabbininfaru Beach. This beach guesthouse is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Gili Lankanfushi Beach and 0.8 mi (1.4 km) from Kani Beach.Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as a communal living room and tour/ticket assistance.You can enjoy a meal at the restaurant serving the guests of Gaafaru View Inn, or stop in at the grocery/convenience store. English breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.Featured amenities include a computer station, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 7 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars and LED televisions. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads.

Mariana Inn Maldives is located in Gaafaru.Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area. Additional amenities at this guesthouse include barbecue grills and discounted use of a nearby fitness facility.Take advantage of the guesthouse's 24-hour room service.Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available on request), and free valet parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 2 guestrooms featuring minibars. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include desks and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided daily.

One of the best resorts we have been to. Rooms are spacious. Service is impeccable. Food is great. Price is on the high side, but I still feel we got value for our money. Highly recommended.

Located in Maaranfushi, Oaga Art Resort - Greatest All-Inclusive is by the ocean, within a 5-minute drive of Full Moon Beach and Paradise Island Beach. This luxury resort is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Gili Lankanfushi Beach and 1.2 mi (2 km) from Kurumba Beach.Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy body treatments. After dipping into one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools, you can spend some time at the private beach. This Art Deco resort also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).This resort is all inclusive. Rates include meals and beverages at onsite dining establishments. Charges may be applied for dining at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, some beverages, and other amenities. Grab a bite at Kaa Kada, one of the resort's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Visit one of the 2 bars/lounges, 2 beach bars, and 2 poolside bars for a refreshing drink. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, laundry facilities, and a safe deposit box at the front desk.Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 60 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring private pools and LED televisions. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.

This was a perfect stay in paradise for my wife and I and more tha delivered what we expected. Not as luxurious as many resorts in the Maldives but functional and clean bungalows right on the beach fantastically maintained by our room attendant Alibel who was happy and friendly and really looked after us. Staying all inclusive the food was delicious with plenty of choice and as much as you could eat. The bar overlooking the sea was perfect with staff attentive and friendly and a reasonable selection of drinks available within the all inclusive package, although we did find the wine in the bar awful and undrinkable although the wine in the restaurant (apparently the same wine?!) was lovely. The one resort shop was very overpriced but this is to be expected as there is no alternative. The weather was glorious, hot and sunny 95% of the time and the crystal clear sea a lovely 27C. Taking full advantage of the all inclusive kayaking and snorkelling, we saw everything from turtles to Black Tip Reef sharks and Nurse sharks and from lobsters to a multitude of colourful tropical fish. The staff were really friendly yet professional and could not do more for us, nothing was too much trouble. A walk to the end of the pier after dark is a must to see sharks and fish in a feeding frenzy, incredible to witness. If anything the only suggestion we would make would be to have an information pack in each bungalow/room as it seemed to be up to guests to find out for themselves what was available.