We have just come back from Kihavah. Leaving UK gloomy weather to this paradise was more than what we could have ever hoped for. We are very well travelled and the Maldives has been on our list for a while. There are so many hotels to pick from but the reviews and our travel agent recommendation meant we decided to go for Kihavah. As a first timer in the Maldives this was a pretty spectacular place. Just go , you won't be disappointed. We had an overwater pool villa and it was everything we had hoped for. The restaurants are great. Spice was our favourite and the sky bar was very cool. We never went to Sea as the menu didn't suit us, it would have been nice to have different menu options so we could have experienced it. We went snorkelling a couple of times which was unbelievable, nothing like we've ever seen before ( and we've been to Mauritius, Caribbean, Mexico, Thailand, Bali..). The star gazing and observatory was a particular highlight for us too. Couples massage was top class. We went for 1 week but to be honest I wish I'd gone for 10 nights, we really didn't want to leave. Is it normal to be tearful when you are waving goodbye and to hug your villa host?! Which brings me onto the staff. The staff were outstanding in everyway. There is no "hotel reception" you have a villa host who you contact via whats app for anything you need. Ismail was just wonderful, thank you for everything. He would pop by at breakfast and dinner to see everything was ok but it was never intrusive, just friendly and one of the many ways the staff made you feel very special. Truly personalised service I've never experienced before. Thanks to Yaan and Junaidh for looking after us too. Well done to the manager and team and Kihavah, you have created a very special place. You really have ruined all our future holidays! How will we ever top this?!