NH Collection Maldives Havodda Resort

Restaurant Mickriges Obstangebot. Speisen sehr indisch-lastig

Расположение конкретной виллы, выбор блюд на обед/ужин

Скудный выбор вин вообще и других алкогольных напитков, выключенных в пакет

Pobyt byl nádherný,klid a pohoda,velké soukromí a člověk potkával málo hostů. nikde ani v jídelně a restauracích nebylo přeplněno

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Location, personal care and food.

Water villa a bit old. Noticeable damage.

The island is beautiful—neither too small nor too big. The water is crystal clear, and the sand is almost pure white. When trash or sargassum appeared, it was promptly cleaned up. The food at breakfast and dinner offered plenty of variety, so we never got bored. The lunch menu was also adequate for room service, and you could order pizza or burgers at lunchtime or visit the buffet. We went on an excursion to watch whales, which was fantastic. Props to the tour organizers! We also used the kids' club, where the staff were friendly and engaging with the children. Babysitting services were available for approximately $35 per hour per child. We stayed in a sunrise villa with a pool, which was spacious enough for a family of four. The villa was cleaned thoroughly every day, so kudos to the housekeeping staff. The AC worked well, allowing us to sleep comfortably in a cool 20°C, even when it was 30°C outside. Lastly, the staff spoke good English and were very friendly, which made our stay enjoyable. There's also a clinic on the island stocked with plenty of medications, should you need anything.

On Booking.com, it was advertised that stays of four or more nights would include complimentary flights. However, after booking, we discovered that we had to pay for them separately, which cost around $1,300 for a family of four. We opted for the half-board plan, but none of the drinks were included, which led to high extra costs. For example, a simple apple juice was $12, a cappuccino was $15, and a Coca-Cola Light was $12 (with tax and tips included). This adds up quickly if you want drinks with your dinner. Perhaps drinks are included with the full-board plan, but I’m not sure. No branded bottled water was offered. Although their own water seemed clean, it had a slightly odd taste. Lastly, the gym was outdated and deteriorating. Experienced lifters might find creative ways to work out, but beginners would likely struggle due to the limited equipment, which appeared to be over eight years old. There was also a large football court in the middle of the island, but it was in poor condition.

Staff were amazing. Food was great - breakfast, lunch and dinner. Coral was a little disappointing in places but we saw octopus, dolphins and turtles while snorkeling.

Nothing major.

The location of the hotel is great, the island is easy to get to but at the same time felt remote and very quiet. Snorkelling was amazing, and the house reef is in very good condition. What stood out the most is the hospitality of the staff, which made our stay there truly exceptional. Would definitely come back to visit again.

Nothing, everything was great.

In my opinion, this is the best place on earth to relax and disconnect from the craziness of everyday life. This is also the only resort in the Maldives that I have no hesitation returning to. The staff, the food and the facilities are fabulous, but the best thing about this place is the house reef with its beautiful marine life. Nothing beats swimming with and amongst the beautiful fish and countless other sea creatures. You can't experience that in places offering just a blue lagoon. The water is crystal clear when the weather is good, the sand is soft, and you are not stepping - and shouldn't anyway - on any corals. You have to swim a bit to get to them. The staff at the restaurant are lovely and very happy to accommodate any special requests guests might have, but quite frankly, I doubt they have to do it often as the variety of dishes offered is plentiful and very well prepared. I love staying at this resort and will be heading there again in a few days' time. I can hardly wait! I highly recommend this place to anyone wishing to visit the Maldives and have the best experience possible.

I like the atmosphere it’s total family setting . You feel like you are a family member not a guest they do care about you and even if you didn’t like anything in the puffet they make sth you like to eat . I would thank everyone starting from sharu in the reception it’s per Superman and to Michel in the dine in Resturant and Ali and all the cheifs and chiefs manager for providing excellent service to us and the doctor in the clinic when my sister got sick they took care and we enjoyed the beach and snorkeling experience . I am planning to come back soo. With my kids RAUDA ALDAHEIRI

Nothing I would suggest if they start more activities such horse riding and water slides it will be awesome

This is an amazing holiday destination with a wide range of excellent facilities and some wonderful staff who work very hard to ensure that you have a truly memorable stay. The staff can't do enough for you and make you feel really special. We stayed a week and really wanted to stay longer because there were some excursions and activities that we didn't have enough time to do. Check out the full list of excursions and activities on offer as there are a surprising number and you need to arrange them carefully so that you don't miss out on some of your favourite activities. Alternatively you can simply relax on your deck, on the beach or in the bar and pool area. The food in the restaurant is first class and there is a huge variety with a constantly-changing menu.

There was some litter floating in the water that could have been cleaned up more efficiently.

Great environment and nice facilities.

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everything! when you’re here with the right weather then there’s nothing to complain about!

the beds are due to be changed.. we have both main bed and extra beds, all of them sank in the middle part

the Food, the stuff, space in the villas.. this place is simply next level and changed my opinion about Maldives being a boring vacation.

the distance from the airport is a disadvantage, but it’s worthy to go there anyway. maybe a better Information service about departure/switching rooms etc. you really need to properly ask each time, even though there is a nice assistant available on whatsapp all the time

the room, the people, the spa

the dining hours; the access is difficult; cleaning of the room

everything

I liked everything

Everything was amazing. Starting with the human team, we were really impressed with the attention to detail. Starting with our host Murooj and followed by the cleaning service, restaurants, spa team all the ones non customer facing staff that works everyday to ensure you have the best experience. When we arrived at Male, a member of the resort was waiting for us. He picked up our luggage and checked us in for the domestic flight. Then, he took us to a lounge area where we had some beverages and changed our clothes. Timing was ok, we got to Male international airport by 12pm and were in the hotel by 3pm. Once in the hotel, the go-to person for everything was Murooj, our host. We were in contact through WhatsApp pretty much everyday he was the bridge between the different services and us. Everything we wanted, we only had to talk to him and he would make it happen for us. The room was simply out of this world. We stayed in a sunset private pool villa and could enjoy the sunsets from the pool. The villa has its own access to the beach and I have to say that it is pretty private. Few couples passing by but nothing we couldn't bare with. We had a massive bed inside the room and the views in the morning were just stunning with the pool and the sea with all the different blue tones. The bathroom is as per the pictures. It is not the room you will spend most of your time, but it is worth saying that it was another experience to add on top of the above. Our reservation was full board. We didn't book full inclusive because we don't usually drink and in our case, it wasn't worthy. Also since we spent most of the time in our villa, we didn't have the temptation for a beer our a pizza at the pool bar. We drank a couple of cocktails one night that were worth $25, so no brainer for us. Breakfast, lunch and dinner were all in the buffet restaurant. It had a big variety of food and deserts. Water and beverages were included as well as teas and coffees.

Although the resort made it very comfortable for us, the distance between Male international airport and the resort is to be taken into account. It was almost $1000 the trip and included plane and speedboat trips. Apart from the price, it is the length of the trip. One the come back, door to UK door took us 24 hours and we didn't have any leeway during the day. There is a feeling of things being a bit pricey, but I guess it is part of the luxury of the experience. There is a small shop in the island where you can buy some presents and we were in shock with the prices. We bought just few things. We thought on buying more stuff in the airport but everything was rushed there and we didn't have time.

Living above the water is a unique experience. And I really liked the diversity of coral reefs, swimming with fishes and contemplating the aquatic life. As for the resort, it was really wonderful and contains a tastey buffet with a lot of options. As well as the massage service which was lovely and worth the experience. And I do not forget the water sports center and the options for activities in it, and how the staff ware very friendly (Sharuwaan and Manaf).

In fact, everything was beyond expectations. The design of the resort, the cleanliness of the beach, the treatment of the staff, and I do not forget the variety of food options in each meal at the buffet.

At the price we booked, it was an amazing value for money. Spectacular house reef. Great food with lots of options to choose from (buffet)

It’s quite difficult to get to - the domestic flight only takes an hour but we had to wait for more than 5 hours for it (the schedule is set by the local airline and not controlled by the hotel). The activity / entertainment program is very limited. One evening a week there is live music, otherwise nothing in the evening

It was my dream to visit the Maldives! But I guess it could be a hit or a miss depending of the resort you choose !!!! I hit a home run with AMARI!!!!! EVERYTHING WAS PERFECT!!! The overwater bungalow was spectacular with a semi outdoor bathroom! LUXURY AT ITS BEST! The food was fantastic! The beach was fantastic!! The pool was…fantastic!!!! Everything was perfect❤️

Only one tiny small thing!!! The resort has only 120 rooms so +/-250 persons at the resort maximum!!! BUT only 30 chairs at the pool/ main beach with umbrellas for shade.. People would wake up early (7 am) and go réserve chairs by placing personnel objects on them and then leave…only to return at 1 or 2 pm!!! I thought it was rude and unfair !!! So maybe place either more chairs/umbrellas or make a sign telling people that they cannot reserve the chairs!!!🤷🏻‍♀️🤷🏻‍♀️

Amazing location, wonderful staff all friendly and accommodating, great variety of food, rooms very spacious and clean thanks to cleaning service twice a day. House riff easy to reach and snorkel.

Amari Havodda requires domestic flight between 1-2 hours flight as it is located around 400km south of Malé. Hammocks weren’t as comfortable and need some renewal / renovation works including the terrasse.

We have had splendid time , we especially enjoyed yoga classes - sunrise and sunset with instructor NAGESH .Lovely helpful and kind staff , perfect food :)

Amazing location, good corals, amazing facilities, very comfortable bed, outdoor bathroom etc everything was super and staff took good care of you.

it was a bit unclear when I booked that we have to pay $500 per person from Male to this island.

Only beach and ocean worth the visit to this hotel

First, I would like to thank to our personal host for the hospitality from both families! We are traveling a lot and we consider Maldives as the best place for vacation – Amari as second place visited, we will compare with the first – Innahura. What was better: - The island of Amari is over the best reef where you can see turtles, sharks and many different fishes. The fact that the reef is next to you, and you can go without any time restrictions or wait some guide or go on the boat and lose the whole day is extremely nice. - Kitchen and restaurant were better in terms of service and food - The availability of water villas – where we tested for some days before island bungalows. Still we prefer sand and the bungalows 😊 - The cocktails were bit better. - The opportunity to join the beach grill - Sunset bar – very nice idea – and the only place where people can meat and get know each other - Having personal host with direct whasapp connection is excellent experience - The airport support is also very helpful

We don’t have anything negative – just suggestions what can be improved in order you to improve. Overall we observed a lot of people – manly couples to be bored and all day scrolling on phones. There is lack of entertainment program. This shall be addressed – same examples - music nights / dance shows / karaoke /group activities (only Yoga is not enough). Prodivers in Inahora were way better than EuroDivers diving center were was not so many options and no explanation at all like the first hotel. The welcoming in Amari could be also more explanatory – like inbound information. As we could not imagine asking everything we need. Like where to enter the water?- there is places marked with water balloons/or near piers that you can enter without been hut by the reef. Where to find turtle ? near the main pier. Or is there danger in the water for the kids? - rays, sharks, etc.

The most stunning place

The one hour internal flight to the Amari Havodda island made me initially hesitate due to the extra cost and time however, it was well worth it and the team at Amari Havodda made the transfer so smooth. We were met at the airport and helped with the transfer flight, fortunately only having to wait for an hour. Arriving at the local airport, we were again met and quickly brought to the waiting speed boat. 20 minutes and we arrived at the stunning island. The attention to detail and level of service is outstanding. The island is immaculate and everything you dream of for a paradise island vacation. Do not hesitate to book Amari Havodda, everything is literally perfect and we plan to return as soon as we can.

There is nothing not to like at this resort - the photos do not do it justice.

The resort is amazing and staff was very friendly. We stayed there in different 2 villas, one was an overwater villa and the other was a sunset villa with a private pool. Both were fully facilitated, clean and comfortable. The water color of the sea was turquoise beautiful and the meals were rich in variety and very tasty

It was long journey to get here

The insland was very very nice (one of the best I visited in maldives) and the sea was just wonderful. Food was very very good and the last year eve was very nice organized with amazing food.

The resort is good (just a few rennovation works would be required) except for umbrellas beach that were just six for more than 120 rooms. It was not nice to wake up early in the morning to run to take one of the six available umbrellas before 8am which you definitively need if you have kids.

In short, everything at Amari is great! Specifically: - Island is of moderate size and VERY green with rich vegetation. The island is well maintained in all aspects - Home reef is exceptional. What you can find at Amari reef is roughly the same as what you often get at special snorkeling excursions by boat in other hotels. We saw a giant turtle, lots of sharks (all cute & not dangerous!), a stingray and of course a variety of “common” species daily. It is worth noting that swimming skills at this reef are required - you don’t need to be an Olympic champion, but need to be a confident swimmer for snorkeling around the most interesting parts of the reef. - All personnel is super nice and responsive. Special thank you to Ayaz who was in touch with us on all matters over our stay! - The villas are modern and spacious - nothing to complain about at all - The food is very good! No haute cuisine and complex dishes, but everything available is fresh and tasty; the variety is good as well. The Iru bar is a very nice place to enjoy the sunset with a glass of Prosecco :) - SPA experience is superb! Not cheap, but worth it! - We were at Amari over the Christmas-New Year break and the hotel really invested a lot in making these days special. There were theme parties, some special festive activities, small gifts for the guests. We really felt warmly welcomed at Amari - All in all, very good value for money compared to other Maldives hotels (this was not my first time at the Maldives). THANK YOU to the entire Amari team!!!

As inevitable evil, the logistics to Amari is not the simplest one. Comparing to the hotels reachable from Male by boat, one-way logistics will take 4-5 hours more (wait time for domestic flight, flight itself, boat to get to Amari). This road is worth it if you are going for 7+ days and probably not worth it if you have something like extended weekend trip. As noted above, Amari is a great place and I highly recommend it for a relaxing vacation!

it’s very conviniebt and safe

no activities

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It’s a small resort without giving off the impression of being too crowded The house reef is incredible - sharks, turtles, fish of all sizes and colours, sepia, clownfish. The list goes on. The food was great and they tried very hard to have variations in the day to day options.

The communication around the transfers, as well as the individual prices, was for those transfers are very intransparent. The transfer times took about 1 day off of our holiday since we had to wait for our connection in Malé for about 4,5 hours. We arrived in the darkness to wake up to a very disappointing villa. We could only change rooms after about half of our stay. Too many Russians. Unfortunately they had no respect for anyone and were incredibly loud and obnoxious.

Everything, nature and sea were perfect. Room was very comfortable, workers very kind and helpful.

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Food was great. All the staff were amazing. The chef named Adhikari & head waiter called Santosh were particularly brilliant with us. The room was lovely.

More seating is needed, especially sun loungers. Also some of the larger sun beds matts need refreshing.