Hurawalhi Island Resort

I don’t even know where to start! I guess start at Male airport where we were met by a beautiful soul who guided us over to check in for our seaplane then put us on a taxi to the seaplane terminal. There we were greeted by another gentle, smiling face who led us to the complimentary lounge where we waited in absolute comfort until the seaplane was ready to board. A short but stunning 40 minute flight and we touched down on a floating platform. There we were met by a motorboat which took us the 5 mins to resort. When we arrived we were met by the general manager and drummed onto the island. Was a truly wonderful welcome. At reception we met Maudey, our island host. I really don’t have words to express how incredible Maudey was. All week, 24 hours a day, he looked after our every wish. From booking restaurants to finding spaces of excursions that were full, to delivering snorkelling equipment to our door. The list would just go on and on and on. And all with the most open and happy smile. We feel blessed to have had Maudey looking after us. All the staff were outstanding to be honest. Conrad, the sommelier, was stand out. If you like red wine you must try Konrad- easy to remember:). Farray was our young and cheerful waiter several evenings but sadly not on our last day so we didn’t get to say goodbye! In the bar Palek and Tulsa seemed to spot us from 100m away and greeted us by name with more smiles and waves every time. Casmir senses an empty glass from 20 paces and was always on hand to replenish. The cocktails in coco bar were outstanding. Food - best food in the world, all week, no matter which restaurant you choose. We didn’t the Teppanyaki one night, would highly recommend, and 5.8 is an experience we will NEVER forget. We took the sunset dolphin cruise, the Manta snorkel trip and the turtle snorkelling trip. The highlight for me was the turtles but you should do them ALL at least once. As previous reviews have said the rooms are out of this world. They really do think of EVERYTHING. The all inclusive package is also a must, so, so glad we were on it. In case there is any doubt, we have spent a week in Heaven on Earth and if have the opportunity to do the same you will never regret it. I only wish there was a way of giving more than five stars!

What an experience. As a hotelier myself I was floored by the genuine friendly efficient organized service and hospitality. Starting with a fanfare arrival to the champagne sunset pavilion there was so much to love! Our beautiful Oceanfront villa was impeccable, The food was fantastic and what a unique experience enjoying a meal underwater! Noza our hostess ensured we maximized our enjoyment and relaxation, we could not have done it without her! A special shout out to Akira Shiota the General Manager for his impeccable leadership, you can tell he enjoys working with his employees and the resort and this carries through to the guest experience.

We loved this place - everything was fantastic - the villa, the island, the restaurants, the food, the staff …. the Maldives paradise we were looking for - our host Anas was outstanding - highly recommend snorkelling with turtles/manta rays and the undersea 5.8 restaurant !

We are currently staying here, and l cannot express how fabulous it is! The location, the sea, the rooms, the food, and most importantly, the staff are all incredible! It’s obviously not the cheapest holiday, and before l came, l was a little unsure any resort could be worth the money, but l stand corrected! It is worth every penny! So relaxing, so tranquil, whilst still having plenty to do! The snorkelling is exceptional, and we are yet to do our other activities, but can only imagine they will be just as wonderful! Thoroughly recommend!🤩

The hotel is incredible. Upon arrival, we were greeted by the manager Akira and his team, who showed us around the hotel. The main restaurant is excellent, with international cuisine and plenty of local cuisine. I thought the underwater restaurant 5.8 was too expensive, at US$500 for a couple, and I barely ate anything from the menu, which is very limited. The view is what counts, although it is very hot. I didn't get to know the other restaurants. Our room was in the villa, which was very pleasant, spacious, and had direct access to the sea. I thought it was wonderful. For diving, we used the local agency Pro Divers, which has very nice and helpful staff. We only took the regulators and rented the rest from the operator. We did two dives a day, with water at a temperature of 30 degrees, and we didn't even need a wetsuit. I went diving in May. The dives cost around US$125 and the service is top notch. Anyway, I would definitely go back to Hurawalhi because it is wonderful!