Following 12 fantastic nights in a beach villa on Meedhupparu, we upgraded for our last 7 nights to an Ardaaran Prestige Water Villa. This was our third visit to the Maldives, having previously visited Meeru and Kuredu and always stayed in beach villas which had always been superb, but we felt we would like a different experience in an over water villa and were not disappointed. We stayed in 808 which was perfectly positioned, although any one would have been just as good. The inside of the villas were a real step up in luxury, particularly the shower room which was so spacious. We had heard the storage area was a bit small for hanging clothes in but were pleasantly surprised there was more than enough. Outside the terrace gave access to the staircase leading directly down into the sea and a table and chairs were provided, as well as a jacuzzi where we spent some time just watching out over the sea and just generally watching life pass by, so relaxing. Our butler was Addhu who was very attentive and available to arrange whatever we wished and organised a sunset fishing trip for us, where we had a fairly successful night of fishing. He also arranged for us to experience a seafood platter which was absolutely outstanding. Thank you Addhu. Our room boy was Moosa, a quiet guy, who we didn't see much of but who just went about his business and kept our villa absolutely spotless as well as bringing our regular evening supply of chocolates on a plate. We enjoyed our meals in the Water Villa Restaurant, particularly at lunch and evening meals where the food was a great experience of fine dining, a real treat. We were well looked after at the restaurant by Samooh, Azim and Aisha and enjoyed our regular conversations with them too. Must admit we have always enjoyed our stays in the beach villas, but the experience of staying in an over the water villa was really well worth doing and we are so glad that we did it.