Amilla Fushi Maldives - Villas and Residences

We flew with Qatar Airlines from BHX to MLE via DOH, our trip arranged by Caroline at stylishresorts.com. Thanks to both for a great service. Our seaplane transfer to Amilla with Manta Airways was smooth, improved by great staff at Male airport and a comfortable Amilla lounge at the seaplane terminal, where we completed the resort check-in. The 35 minute flight landed at nearby Kihavah, and we were collected by Amilla staff and ferried for the 10 minute ride to the resort. The greeting was friendly and efficient, and on arrival we were introduced to Samail, our butler, and given a tour of the island and taken directly to our "home". We chose Amilla on the basis of recommendations, and we were expecially intrigued by the Treetop Pool suites. We had #804, which in our view was perfect. The 2 bed/2 bathroom suites are very large and come with all the facilities you'd expect in a 5* property. The pool is c8m long, far larger than the "plunge pool" you find in many properties, and has an outside shower. The outside deck spans the width of the property (pool in the centre) with sunbeds one side and a table & chairs the other, and is not overlooked at all and mostly invisible from the ground. The deck is shaded much of the day, but the large resort pool deck and beach provide ample scope for full-sun. Rooms come with bicycles, and the island pathways are well maintained. Snorkelling gear is provided free from the dive centre, and there are regular free supervised trips to The Blue Hole, on the edge of the house reef. Our room attendant (Shahadat) was friendly and efficient, with the room being prepared while we breakfasted each day - 10/10. Amilla features a generous buffet breakfast, including local and international options. Lunch can be taken in-villa (we did not use this option) or at one of two restaurants, with a wide range of choices. For dinner there are four options: Japanese, modern International, Indian and Greek & Asian. We tried all and none disappointed. Wine-by-the-glass starts at $11, beers are similar (slightly limited choice, no Guinness or craft beers), cocktails $18+. Remember these prices have 26% added (at most if not all Maldivian resorts- 10% service charge, 16% govt tax). Bottled wine starts from $70. We suggest budgeting $500 per day for F&B. The spa offers a wide range of services, we enjoyed a great deep tissue massage. There is a sauna & steamroom, and a very well equipped pair of gym, one for strength and one for cardio. One of the best things about Amilla is the service - the staff are incredibly friendly and it's great to see managers mucking in with service when needed. As well as our butler and housekeeper, special mention goes to Mani, Sarojini, Icy, Yaya, Yamo, Ayya and Kauser, who looked after us well at the beach. We would love to return to Amilla and wholeheartedly recommend the resort. BUT... it appears that the resort is being sold to the Melia Group (effective April'25) and there are plans to radically change the resort, with additional accommodation being added. The big challenge to Melia will be to make these changes without destroying the wonderful characteristics which the resort currently have.

Over all positive experiences. Friendly staff, choices of restaurants . We stayed in the water front room….. being jump into the water and see the beautiful reef is incredible. We were very lucky to have all the good weather. The transport from/to airport is also smooth

An amazing experience the staff are absolutely incredible. Our butler Ny was exceptional and very attentive. My husband and I had an unforgettable experience and we will be back. We felt like family there with everyone being so friendly and genuine. Thank you !!

We stayed in Amila Fushi for 2 nights only. Even it is very short but I must say this is a definitely true escape to PARADISE!!! Airport team: once arrived in Velana airport, Amila airport team Sama came to receive us and assisted to have a seamless check-in. For departure time, Naïf also assisted for international flight check-in, therefore you don’t have to worry about anything. BTW their luggage tag with your name is super personalized service and you can keep it as a souvenir already. Arrival: Welcome ceremony with Boduberu player made us feel back home. Fresh coconut and small blackboard with our names on the buggy showed Amila’s creativity and focus on small details. Our butlter Jason brought us for island and room orientation which cleared everything. Of course, he was always available for our any request and super quickly attended as well. Room: We stayed in Lagoon Pool Villa and left only with WOW WOW WOW. Spacious room with simple but elegant design and we got everything we needed during stay. They even prepared full set up for mixology lovers at your refreshment area. Even island is not really new but every facility is well maintained. Huge sundeck with private pool satisfied us for sun and water desires. Night time you can enjoy the sky full of stars with bubbles. F&B: For our short 2 nights stay, we tried Beach Club, Fresh, Barolo, Feeling Koi, Sunset Bar and IVD. Basically we loved all cuisines but favorite is Fresh for breakfast with more options. But every restaurant has their own signature dishes, so try everything! Thanks a lot for Yeli, Icy, Yeasin, Mani, and some more nice people I don’t know their names. Spa: Spa is located beach-front and before and after Spa treatment you can enjoy your refreshment with beautiful view. Ratha and one more Spa lady gave us super relaxing massage and Salina welcomed us with her adorable smile. Excursion: We went only Blue Hole snorkeling and enjoyed it with Siyam. Thanks a lot for boat team to help me change the mask immediately when my one got water leaking, otherwise I would not able to enjoy the snorkeling. If you are still hesitating with resorts selections as Maldives has more than 400 resorts and hotels available for you, why not choose Amila?!

The room was divided into two sections, making it perfect for a family stay. The sofa bed was very spacious, and my daughter slept comfortably. The private pool was large and deep, ideal for swimming, and the ocean was breathtaking. There weren’t many fish in the lagoon, so if you’re looking for snorkeling, I’d recommend choosing a reef villa instead. The food was excellent, and kids' meals were provided for free, making the dining experience quite affordable. For our 10th wedding anniversary, the resort prepared a celebration cake and champagne, and they also arranged a birthday party for our daughter at the restaurant, which made her very happy. Our butler, Jason, took great care of us, ensuring we had a wonderful vacation. This resort is not only great for honeymoons but also highly recommended for family vacations.