Sun Siyam Iru Fushi Maldives

I had been dreaming of celebrating my next “big” birthday in The Maldives for years, and my dream came true. We chose Sun Siyam Iru Fushi for being a family resort (we have sons aged 8 and 12) with lots of children’s activities, beautiful accommodation and highly-rated restaurants/dining experiences. We were not disappointed! From the welcome at the main airport in Malé, I knew we’d be in good hands. The hotel’s airport lounge was peaceful, light and spacious (yet had computers and a play area for younger kids), or you could walk around on the balcony while watching the seaplanes take off and land. The flight from Malé to the resort was 45 minutes of photo and video opportunities! The pilots and attendants are the coolest, most chill aircraft staff I’ve ever met. On landing, we got the perfect Maldivian welcome with bodu beru drum and wreaths and we felt like we’d stepped into paradise for a week. Lee was our sweet, smiley, friendly “butler” who talked us through what to expect, booked our á la carte dining reservations, complimentary excursions/experiences and sent the daily itinerary. She’d always give us a wave if she saw us around the island, or stop for a chat if she wasn’t busy with other guests. The buffet is extensive and literally everything I ate was delicious! The Thai restaurant was my favourite, while the kids loved the pasta station and daily ice creams from the dessert parlour :) Christopher and his team have taken the care to ensure that wherever you dine, the food is of high quality and tasty. He, Dorothy and many others could be found greeting guests, asking how we were, our experiences so far and genuinely cared that we were getting the most out of our stay. Anna, Greshan, Ganesh, Abdulla and Hanif are just a few of the amazing staff there who looked after us so kindly. The spa is on another level. You can smell it before you see it, it’s that good! Walking in is like walking into a zen, peaceful world. After my complimentary facial, we returned to use the hydrotherapy suite as a family and booked massages too (the kids have two to choose from!) Our suite was spacious, the outside bathroom was a secluded space complete with jet tub and swing chair. The pristine beach with our own chairs and shade was a few steps out of the sliding doors, and the crystal clear waters were warm enough for even me to swim in them comfortably. Holiday highlights were the views, the sunrise/sunsets, snorkelling with the marine wildlife, spotting reef sharks and jumping/sliding from the jetty into the sea. We were there for a week and I didn’t want to leave! It was a holiday of a lifetime and I’d go back in a heartbeat!

Good service by Raj at Fluid bar. Good food at taste of India by Chef. Vivek and all other staffs. Raj is very kind person and help a lot during our stay..F&F director Anil and Yamel also help us very well during our stay. We had a pleasant stay at sun Siyam Iru Fushi.. Specially Raj did a wonderful job whenever we went to fluid bar..Thanks Raj

It was wonderful to reset at the airport lounge in Male after our flight. A spacious cool area offering food, drinks, a massage and a view of the sea planes out on the deck. The holiday really started here, On arrival at our island we received a lovely welcome and met our butler, Naveen. He was an absolute star. He immediately took care of our request to change to all inclusive. He gave us a very attentive personal concierge service throughout our stay - quietly in the background giving us daily island info via WhatsApp and checking in on us to ensure all our needs were being met. He was thoughtful, respectful, friendly and not at all intrusive. Our beach villa on the sunset side was perfect. We couldn’t have chosen better. It was spacious, very private and kept immaculate. So hard to name exemplary staff when everyone there, including those behind the scenes, demonstrated a genuine desire to ensure every guest had the best holiday experience they could provide. Christoff has moved on now but we won’t forget his hilarious banter and professional wine advice. I’m sure he’s left a big void. Kristopher (I think the overall restaurant manager) …. Such a gentleman, provided a food service second to none - particularly for me being vegan/plant based. The dining for me was superb. In the evenings we chose the restaurants instead of the buffet. I’m not used to such an abundance of choice, quality and divine dishes. I was personally catered for at The Taste of India twice with the chef coming to chat with me and creating me taylor made delights. I think his name was Vivet. I was over the moon. Flavours food is incredible. We dined there 3 times and again the chef (Vinay in think) came to ask if he could make me anything special. Trio was lovely but very dark! Bamboo - great food but not in the best location for ambience. Islanders Grill was lovely but not a favourite. I think I ordered wrong to be fair. Highly recommend the spa. Not something we do at home so it was a real pleasure. It’s a hidden gem. We loved attending the Management Cocktail party which for us happened to be held on our first and last evenings, it’s a perfect opportunity to mingle with the island team as the sun goes down and be served champagne and cocktails and taste exquisite canopés. I agree with an earlier review that an option of some shade by our sun beds would have been welcomed ( like the ones on the beach by the adult pool) We enjoyed a lot of snorkelling, we visited the reef beyond the dive centre and the areas off the ends of the water bungalows as well as off the beach on both sides. We kayaked and paddle boarded. The only trip we did was the sunset cruise which was worth doing for sure. I hope the cats are looked after. I worry about any veterinary care they need. Could the island manage without them there at all? I’d recommend swim/beach shoes for walking around the island although we didn’t always use ours. I bought two dresses in the boutique and we frequented the ice cream shop where a vegan sorbet was available for me. We didn’t spend a lot of time in the main ‘hub’ area where Waters Edge is. The Iru breakfast was fantastic. We had a couple of lunches there too but preferred the setting of the Reflections area. All in all this was a totally dreamy holiday experience and thank all the island crew for their efforts. If you have a plant based food preference then you won’t be disappointed here.

Fantastic holiday, you will not be disappointed, it really is paradise! All inclusive is a must the quality of the food and drinks are first class. Special mention to our housekeeper srijana who was an absolute joy. We will definitely be back

A true paradise! We spent seven unforgettable days at Irufushi, and it was absolutely incredible. The service was great, with the sweetest staff who made us feel truly special. A huge thank you to Naveen, our butler, who went above and beyond to make our stay even more enjoyable. Our pool villa was fantastic, offering both luxury and privacy, and we also had the chance to visit the water Instagram villa—it was stunning! The food was great, and the entire island was breathtakingly beautiful. But the highlight? The beach—without a doubt, the most beautiful beach I have ever seen in my life. If you’re looking for a perfect getaway in the Maldives, this is it. We can’t wait to return!