Reethi Beach Resort

This beautiful island with the Reethi Beach Resort is an absolute dream destination, and we wholeheartedly recommend the resort. Beach, sea, underwater world, service, food, accommodation—everything was TOP! The transfer organisation upon arrival was excellent. We booked via Schauinsland-Reisen. The welcome on the island was very warm. We were greeted with drums and smiling faces. At the reception, there was cool iced tea and a refreshing, mint-scented cold towel. We chose Reethi Beach mainly for the following reasons: 1. The close house reef is accessible directly from the beach for snorkeling or diving, with a stunning underwater world and abundant fish life. We encountered small blacktip reef sharks daily, sometimes nurse sharks, sea turtles, rays, and always incredibly colorful and numerous fish schools. 2. A barefoot island with a relaxed, casual atmosphere and great value for money. It is NOT an ultra-modern luxury resort with pool villas, which we believe are unnecessary. 3. Beautiful sandy beach where you can walk around the entire island. 4. Lush, tropical vegetation with beautiful pathways under natural canopies. 5. Entertainment options for rainy days or evenings—especially for our teenage boys: table tennis/pool, gym, and more. 6. Good reviews regarding environmental protection, food, and service. We stayed at Reethi Beach Resort from August 29 to September 6, and we were very fortunate with the weather, as it only rained briefly twice during the day and else only at night. **Accommodation** Our temporary homes were two well-located Sunset Villas—No. 177 and 178. The bed was enormous and very comfortable. The rooms were cleaned thoroughly and well by Afraah every day. Thank you for the lovely bed decoration on our son's birthday. Beach towel changes and water replenishments were always punctual and smooth, and the bathroom towels were also changed upon request. Each villa came with two wooden beach loungers with clean, comfortable cushions. It was fantastic to wake up in the morning, open the sliding door, and see and hear the sea. The beautiful, powdery white sandy beach was only a few steps away through a nicely landscaped path. The decor was appealing and functional, though somewhat dated, but that didn’t bother us. Everything important was there and very clean. We didn’t turn on the TV, as there was more than enough to do on the island, and in the evenings, we enjoyed delicious drinks at the Main Bar, where entertainment was usually provided from 9:00 PM. Whether it was informative presentations from the SPA team with free shoulder massages, from the Dive/Watersports Center with quiz games, or cinema, DJ, and live music evenings, there was always something to enjoy. There was always a quieter spot in the bar for those not interested in the entertainment. **Island** The island is lush with tropical vegetation like palm trees, ferns, trees, and shrubs, ensuring pleasant shade while moving around. It was wonderful not to have to apply sunscreen first thing in the morning on the way to breakfast. It’s a barefoot island with sand-covered paths. The floor in the main restaurant is wooden and spotless, so you could walk barefoot there without hesitation. The gardeners do a fantastic job keeping all paths clean, and the vegetation is well-maintained, making everything look beautiful. There are trees with fantastic-looking aerial roots that made for great photo opportunities. Cute geckos or lizards frequently cross your path, or you might spot flying foxes hanging in the trees. In the area of the nice little pool that we used a few times, you can observe these animals in flight. You can walk around the island on the soft, beautiful sandy beach in about 20 minutes. Wi-Fi is available only at the reception, the Main Bar, the Pool Bar, and the main restaurant. This was more than sufficient for our needs and even quite relaxing. After a couple of days, the urge to constantly check messages fades away. Very positive for me, as I often react allergically to mosquito bites: there were none or almost no mosquitoes. Keeping the air conditioning on in the room at night kept any mosquitos out. **Service** Everyone—truly everyone—on the island was always super friendly, very service-oriented, and helpful, deserving high praise! The staff is a true treasure of the resort. Unfortunately, we couldn’t remember all their names. For example, my husband had several very pleasant and entertaining interactions with a staff member at the Handhuvaru Bar, who was even learning German from a textbook. I’d like to personally mention a few people: Areeb(a) – a heartfelt thank you for your open, humorous, and warm demeanor and, of course, your attentive service. It’s wonderful to have found a friend so far from home. We four—especially Martin and Fabian—send you warm regards. ;-) Amaan – You always made our restaurant visits special; thank you for your patient support in learning some Dhivehi vocabulary and phrases. “Choukouriya” for the consistently excellent service and the lovely table decoration for our son’s birthday to you and the entire team! Equally, a big thanks and praise go to Ibbe and Aihman, who often took excellent care of us at “our” table in the restaurant. You were able to choose your table, it was the off-season, so you could mostly sit at your preferred table. Our conversations with the General Manager were particularly friendly and informative; he was always open to any concerns. He was often found greeting guests at the buffet restaurant in the evenings and also invited us to an atmospheric cocktail reception at the Main Bar, which provided an opportunity for further conversation. **Food** Simply fantastic! We enjoyed the food at the main restaurant so much that we didn’t visit any of the à la carte restaurants. The breakfast buffet was great and exactly to our taste. There was something for everyone in our family. Omelette and egg station, pancakes, porridge, muesli, dried and fresh fruit, yogurt, bread, cold cuts, cheese, sweet pastries and much more. We were truly impressed by the beautiful presentation, variety, and taste of the food. Lunch and dinner were culinary highlights and a real pleasure each time. As we love curries, we were fully satisfied. Whether lamb, chicken, fish, or vegetarian curry, everything was very flavorful. Of course, there were many other dishes besides curries. A wonderful starter and dessert buffet rounded off the meals. Fresh salads from the island’s Reethi Garden. Every evening had different themes: Indian/Maldivian, Asian, Mexican, etc., and of course, various standards like pasta dishes. **Facilities** The spa is lovely, right on the beach. We had three massages in total, all of which were very relaxing and professional. The Dive Center team is very competent and friendly. Our 17-year-old enjoyed the Turtle Snorkeling excursion. Thanks to the dive center team, that it took place, even though it was short of the minimum number of participants. The service and facilities at the Watersports Center were also excellent. We rented canoes twice, which were pulled to the water for us. All in all, it was the fulfillment of a big dream for us, and our entire stay at Reethi Beach and the transfer back to Malé via Seaplane will always remain a wonderful memory. Thank you to the entire team for making our vacation on your fantastic island so wonderful. Sandra and family

If you want to feel away from the everyday and relax feeling as if you are virtually the only people on the island, this is the place to be. Plus it has high quality food and great staff!

The staff make this resort even more amazing. You feel special from arrival with the seaplane landing, and a short boat transfer to be greeted by music on the pier. Reception team are friendly and offer the calm you are looking for after a long journey. Immediately you can see how special the island is, covered in trees with private nooks and sand walkways so you don't even need shoes! There is a natural, rustic feels to the island with the tree lined paths and wooden buildings, which is refreshing as so many places are super modern styling by comparison. What I'd expected from a trip to the Maldives. A paradise. We stayed in a sunset villa. Accommodation hidden in the trees that leads straight to your own section of quiet beach with beautiful clear sea and white sand. Nothing has compared to that on many holidays I've taken before. The accommodation could be updated, and I think some were in the process of this so I'm sure future guests will start seeing that progress. However you've everything you need, clean and good service and free room water is always available. Thanks housekeeping! Evening walks down the beach to the sunset bar are a must. Great bar service there, and deck chairs to relax on, with a chocolate ice cream. The gym is well stocked and air con too. If you like weights, there is a good range plus a few cardio machines and weight machines. Staff in the restaurant went all out to help us with our toddler. Thank you to Kooky, Binara and Anurul to name a few of the great team. Special meals for the little one as needed, and the buffet selection for us was delicious! A great visit, thank you so much.

It was our first time in the Maldives (17/08/-27/08 2024) and we were delighted with the amazing views, tranquility and comfort of the island resort. Our holiday was fabulous. My husband and I enjoyed every moment. From the moment you step onto the island, you're immersed in an atmosphere of refined elegance. Everything was clean. The staff at Reethi Beach Resort (Baa Atoll) were outstanding in every way. Their warmth and genuine hospitality made us feel at home from the moment we arrived. I would like to express special gratitude to Bozgul, you could always contact her with any question, the bartender Natuf, as well as our waiters Madji, Alham, Akron for the attention and sensitivity shown to us. A special thanks to the manager Dammi who is real professional, very nice, friendly, always ready to help or explain if necessary. Always with a bright smile on his face and he did everything to make our stay as plasurable as possible. The Coconut Spa was definitely memorable, with massages and treatments. Whether it was the front desk, the housekeeping team, or the waitstaff at the restaurant, everyone went above and beyond to ensure our stay was perfect. Friendly staff. Clean hotel. Beautiful atmosphere inside and outside around that part of the island. I've recommended this island to friends of mine going on their special event. As for us, we will definitely return,I hope.

We had an amazing holiday at Reethi Beach! We stayed for 8 days in August 2024 around the full moon, in water villa 207, on the all inclusive package. The villa was great, and we liked its rustic appearance, as well as that of the island as a whole, which had a relaxed vibe we enjoyed. The villa had a huge bed, a large bath and shower, a seating area, bifold doors so you can see the ocean from the bed, and balcony with steps leading down into the water. When we arrived there were some issues with the air con and bath, but these were fixed promptly. The villa was cleaned multiple times a day, and the person cleaning our room was polite and accommodating. We chose Reethi Beach for both its value for money, and its proximity to Hanifaru Bay, as I hoped to fulfil a dream of swimming with manta rays and whale sharks. The dive centre Ocean Fanatics were really great, and took us on several trips where we snorkelled with turtles, around 100 manta rays, and even a whale shark! We also dived the house reef and airport reef, guided by one of the team. At the airport reef we saw different sealife, including lionfish, an eel, a scorpionfish, a box fish, and astarfish. The house reef was also really good to snorkel. There are many live corals, and thousands of fish, including parrotfish, triggerfish, surgeonfish, bannerfish, angelfish, batfish, damselfish, wrasse, humpback snappers, turtles, black tip reef sharks, eagle rays, and probably many other fish I'm not sure of the names of. There really were so many fish! The night snorkel of the house reef was also really good, with stingrays, nurse sharks, and black tip reef sharks making an appearance as the sun went down. The manta and whale shark trips are arranged by notification in a Whatsapp group when there are sightings on them, so getting a phone card with data at Male airport is recommended, as wifi unfortunately isn't available in most places on the island. The island also had other wildlife, including lots of hermit crabs, regular crabs, lizards, a heron, bats that come out in the day, and a variety of birds. We spent lots of time strolling along the beach spotting the different wildlife. One animal the island hardly had any of though is mosquitoes! This was a big plus for me as I usually react quite badly to mosquito bites. I used bug spray just in case, and only had one bite the whole time, though I only noticed this on the way home, so it could have been from Male rather than the island itself. The staff at Reethi Beach also deserve a special mention. Madu from the bar near the water villas was so friendly and entertaining, and when he found out my partner proposed to me on our second evening at Reethi Beach, Madu really went above and beyond to make sure we created great memories of the occasion! The resort also arranged for our room to be decorated, with a "Just engaged" message on our bed made from palm leaves and flowers, candles were dotted around the room, our bath was filled up with bubbles, flowers, and leaves, and a bottle of wine was wiating for us, which was a really nice surprise, and made the occasion extra special. The restaurant staff, including Rubel, Aiham, Binara, Dammi, Farish, and others, really went out of the way to make sure my dietary requirements were catered for. I'm usually vegan, but was okay with reverting back to vegetarian whilst on the island if they did not have many vegan options, but as it turned out there were a variety of vegan options at breakfast, lunch, and dinner in the main buffet restaurant. The chefs even prepared me special vegan dishes, asking what I would like, and creating delicious meals for me, which I really appreciated! They also decorated our table with flowers and napkins folded in the shape of birds and butterflies on our last night, which was a lovely touch. We also used the Coconut Spa, which offered a selection of deals, and where I had two massages and my partner had one. The massages were really good, and there's a nice area to relax in afterwards with a cool tea. There's also a nice gift shop, where we bought some souvenirs featuring manta rays, whale sharks, and turtles. Even though we visited in the rainy season, the majority of the time it didn't rain, and when it did it was heavy and then stopped quite quickly. There was quite a bit of wind at times, but there was only one night it was really loud, the rest of the time it was fine to sleep through, and nice to hear the waves from the villa. The majority of the time during our stay it was cloudy, though this kept the temperature from being too hot for us, which we actually preferred. The clouds began to clear on the last couple of days before we left, so we got to see some sunrise and sunset skies, and the moon and stars on our last night. Due to our flight from Male being so long after our check out time, the resort also allowed us to stay on the island a bit longer, by offering a discounted seaplane flight that would leave in the afternoon, rather than the speedboat and domestic transfer flight, which left in the morning, which we appreciated, and the seaplane allowed us to see the island from above, which we enjoyed. We were also able to check into our room early when we arrived, which was appreciated. In summary, it was an incredible holiday we'll always remember for many reasons, and we are already wanting to return!