Hurawalhi Island Resort

Hurawalhi Island Resort is a dreamy vacation destination, where everything from the breathtaking sea-and-sky views to the attentive service exceeds expectations. Though it’s a bit far from the main island, this sense of seclusion is precisely what makes it so charming. After arriving by seaplane, the sight of pristine white sandy beaches and turquoise waters left me in awe. The water villa we stayed in was private and comfortable. Lying on the private terrace gazing at the starry sky felt like time had stopped. You could even jump straight into the sea—what an incredible experience! The dining options here are impressive. The buffet at Canneli Restaurant offers a wide variety, while Kashibo is a must-try for its authentic and delicious flavors. The highlight, though, is the 5.8 Undersea Restaurant—the world’s largest all-glass underwater restaurant. Eating gourmet food while watching schools of fish swim by felt like being in an underwater world. Snorkeling was thrilling—we saw sea turtles, small sharks, and even a shipwreck! They also offer diving courses and dolphin cruises, perfect for adventure lovers. The infinity pool overlooking the ocean was ideal for lounging in the sun with a cocktail in hand—pure relaxation. Our personal butler was incredibly attentive, arranging our itinerary and restaurant bookings, making our entire holiday effortless and relaxing. The service team was impeccable, greeting us warmly upon arrival and providing thoughtful care throughout, always with a smile that made us feel right at home. Though the price is steep, the top-notch facilities, cuisine, and unique experiences make it worth every penny. I’d especially recommend it for honeymooners or couples celebrating an anniversary.

From the moment we landed in Malé, everything was handled seamlessly. The seaplane transfer was taken care of, and upon arrival, Sam ensured we had direct access to anything we needed. The entire resort experience felt effortless. Our overwater villa was spectacular, with snorkeling access directly from our deck. The shower was a dream, with an open-air door to the stars—a small but unforgettable touch. The resort’s dining experiences were top-tier. The 5.8 Undersea Restaurant offered a 7-course meal while a sea turtle swam by, making for an unforgettable setting. Cocktail hour with Senerath was another highlight, and the Kashibo sushi lunch, particularly the mushroom dumplings, was a standout. We also loved the live music in the evenings, which added energy to the relaxed atmosphere. If you’re looking for a luxurious, well-organized island experience with incredible food and service, Hurawalhi is an excellent choice.

We had a wonderful and relaxing stay for two weeks. We loved the surrondings, the sustainable environment, the exceptional snorkeling at the house reefs, the great service and kind atmosphere, the relaxation. We stayed in a sunset beach pool villa and it was great located and spacious. The housekeeping and cleaning was super excellent! Our housekeeping attendant Solah gave us the best cleaning and service we ever experienced! The breakfasts made our days starting so happily, with great food selection homemade fruitjuice served and great omelettes. Excellent food quality at Lunch and Dinner at Canneli buffets. Wonderful kind and attentive staff in restaurant Canneli and Coco Bar! Like to mention Chef Murugan, Chef Kahlil, Waiter Salaam, Sommelier Harry and the Coco bar Team! Our host Sam took so great care of us! He helped out so fast whenever any question or practical issue and gave us great assistance and ideas for planning and activities. Dinner at 5.8 was an amazing experience and well woth to choose the meny together with the very good wine selection. The treatments/massage at the Sulha SPA was excellent and of the very best quality and very kind service and staff. The snorkeling at the house-reefs was outstanding, especially at the reef outside sunset beach, the best snorkling we have experienced so far at the Maldives.

Hurawhali was everything we ever wished for and more . From the moment we arrived ( and Eliza fixed my spectacles) through every interaction, every meal , every event we felt like there was nothing the amazing staff wouldn’t do for us . Eliza was our personal host and she was absolutely amazing . The water villa , the communal areas and the beaches were like a dream come true - we are still pinching ourselves because we have never experienced hospitality like this . We have travelled all over the world and this place blew us away . Very very special thank you to Eliza , to Dilan ( what an absolute gentleman) and to cashmir - everyone we spoke to or interacted with was amazing- they are a credit to your magical resort . Wish we could do it all again - this place is truly something else , Steve and Amanda , Gibraltar

What can we say, Absolutely Outstanding👍 Our 10 night stay at Hurawalhi Maldives From the moment we landed in Male we were looked after like a king and queen. Once at the resort we were introduced to Ali our personal island host. Nothing was too much for him; he would book activities for us or see if we needed anything in the room. He also provided us with some canopies and a bottle of Tattinger champagne near the end of our 10 night stay on our deck, to watch the sunset. He would see us in the morning for breakfast and maybe later, but he was always on the end of a WhatsApp message. We have been to other resorts in the Maldives but the food here was first class, everything you could possibly want beautifully presented. We were all inclusive and were never hungry. We normally have a large breakfast, no lunch and a meal at night, which is more than enough for us. A vast amount of alcohol was available on the all-inclusive. We had lunch one day in the 5.8 underwater restaurant, stunning, definitely a must do. We had the land based meal, having 5 courses was very filling even though they looked small portions. Also we would recommend the wine pairing with the meals. All the Restaurant staff including Dylan, Salaam and Balaam were fantastic in serving you and always kept asking if you were good, or needed anything. We stayed in a romantic overwater sunset view villa no.206, brilliant accommodation, massive bed and everything you could need. All toiletries are provided and were very nice. Beach towels in the villa. The only criticism we had is that there is not a lot of shade in the afternoon on the deck and the umbrella was a little small to provide shade for both sunbeds. When we first arrived it was thundery with heavy rain showers, but after a couple of days the heat started ramping up. It became very hot 33 degrees with a nice breeze, but still very hot compared to England’s 5 or 6 degrees, so do keep up with the high SPF sun cream. There is sunscreen, after sun and insect repellent in the villa, but not sure of the SPF, so bring your own if fussy. We went snorkeling with the in house marine biologist on the house reef which was fabulous. This was definitely the best resort we have visited in the Maldives by far. Well done to all the staff for a fantastic holiday. Sean & Fay