The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort

Best vacation and hotel I have ever been on. Everything about the St. Regis is unique and I’ll never forget any of it! There is literally nothing they won’t do or make sure you are accommodated. Shout out to our Butler Abanoub he made the trip most memorable.

Our stay at The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort was, without a doubt, the most incredible experience I’ve ever had. From the moment I arrived, I was enveloped in a world of luxury, serenity, and impeccable service that exceeded most expectations. This resort is pure perfection, and I can’t recommend it enough. The service here is truly exceptional, and our butler, Sareer, was the star of our experience. From the moment we met him, he went above and beyond to ensure our stay was flawless. Whether it was arranging romantic dinners, surprising us with thoughtful gestures like champagne and chocolates, or simply being there to assist with every need, Sareer made our trip feel truly special. His attentiveness, warmth, and dedication were unmatched, and he played a huge role in making our honeymoon complete. CONS: Exorbitant Food and Drink Prices: The cost of food and drinks was shockingly high, and the value didn’t always align with the price. For instance, we paid $42 for six tiny pieces of Korean fried chicken, which felt excessive for the portion size. Similarly, water bottles at restaurants (excluding breakfast) cost $14 each, which was particularly frustrating since free water was available just 10 feet away at the beach chairs and the gym. This inconsistency in pricing felt unnecessary for a luxury resort and left a sour note. Another odd observation was that leftovers from the restaurants seemed to reappear at breakfast the next morning. Dishes like Black Pepper Chicken (which cost around $45 at Oriental) and fried rice (around $40 at Oriental) were served for free at breakfast, assuming you were a Marriott member with complimentary breakfast. While it’s great to have these options included, it felt a bit strange to pay a premium for the same dishes the night before. Poor Coffee Experience: As coffee enthusiasts, we were disappointed by the coffee quality. The resort lacked a dedicated coffee shop or barista, which was surprising given its luxury status. The coffee served at breakfast was comparable to what you’d find in an airport lounge—generic and underwhelming. Coming from Le Meridien Maldives, where a skilled barista crafted custom coffee drinks throughout the day, this was a noticeable downgrade.

My husband, 3 yr. old son, and I stayed for 5 nights and 6 days at the St. Regis Vommuli Resort at the beginning of March. Meera was assigned to us as our private attendant to assist with all of our needs and special requests during our stay. I must say, Meera went above and beyond every single day! At one point, I told her she was a mind reader because she'd appear (seemingly out of nowhere) when we had a question or needed guidance. In addition to making reservations, and appointments for excursions/yoga and meditation classes/babysitting, Meera would surprise our family with thoughtful additions and gifts, including an inflatable airplane float for my son for the pool, sand toys, surprise drinks/ refreshments on hot afternoons, a gorgeous bubble bath on our last day with fresh flowers, and a special cake to celebrate our special occasion. Meera took the time to get to know us, and very soon, had our preferences committed to memory. There are many resorts to visit in the Maldives, but I believe the St. Regis' personalized attention extended to its guests, via the villa attendants, is what sets this location far apart! If you're able to make a request...ask to be assigned to Meera for the perfect vacation. 😊

My wife and I just returned from ten days at the St. Regis Vommuli. This was our second trip to the Maldives, our first trip was to the Ritz. If we do return, we would not return to the St Regis. There are several positives to the St Regis, but for the price point, there are too many negatives. PROS The house reef is amazing. From the sunset over water villa, a quick swim and you are in deep water with stunning fish and reef formations. We saw several black tip sharks, rays, and countless colorful aquarium like fish. Very clear warm water, it was amazing. The water and snorkeling are by far the best part of the St Regis. The island itself is very nice. Being a natural island, as opposed to man made, the "jungle" and beaches give it a very tropical feel. Several nice sand beaches to choose from, and riding your bike through the jungle give a different vibe than the man made island at the Ritz. The grounds around the resort and the restaurants are all maintained very well. Everyday you see the employees raking the beaches and pathways, keeping everything very clean and inviting. CONS The resort needs to be refurbished. There are several villas with sizable portions of their roofs missing, and blue tarps covering the missing sections. The comforter in the beach villa had a massive hole in it. Not where it was hard to see, but right on the top, right in the middle. The toilet area in the beach villa, had a floor to ceiling window right next to the toilet, with no shade or curtain. The flooring had massive stains throughout the villa. Pillows, just like the Ritz, are awful. They are fluffy, but soon as you put your head down, all the fluff goes away, you head is on the mattress, but you have two massive fluff balls on both sides of your head. Food is mediocre. Pizza are Crust and Craft is very good, every other meal we had was ok. Oriental was pretty good, nothing special but not bad. The food at Whale bar was just bad. We tried several different times and every time was a let down. Drinks are stunningly expensive, and contain almost no alcohol. My wife and I are not big drinkers at all. She is 5'6" 110 lbs soaking wet, and we had 7 drinks each one night with no effects. I've seen her hammered on two drinks at home. We switched to bottle beer the next night and three beers later she got the desired effect. At $30+ per drink, I would expect at least some booze. Also, $14 for water at any meal other than breakfast is ridiculous. The Butler service is a nice idea, but in practicality, it is not needed. I think the Butler gets some sort of kick back if they get you to eat dinner at a certain restaurant, because in ten nights, our butler made reservations at Cargo four times. We told him we didn't want middle eastern food but that didn't stop the reservations. It ended up being more of a hassle than a help. We wanted to eat at Oriental, told the Butler and were told no reservations till 9 pm, it was 7 when we wanted to go. We decided to just go anyway. Got to the restaurant and three tables were seated, there were about 10-15 open tables. We sat and had dinner at 7. Without a butler, our trip would have been exactly the same, if not better. Service is fine, I guess. I think the entire ten days, one server at Oriental knew our name. Where as the Ritz, everyone knew who we were. They personalized the service to us specifically. The bar tenders at the Whale bar were good, we got to know them, but every other aspect of service was mid level at best. The noise is stunning. The sea planes take off directly over the over water villas, starting very early. Trying to sleep in with airplanes right outside is rough. Also, the doors on the villa do not seal, so there is a perpetual howling from the wind. The sea plane transfer is awful. We arrived and it was 88 degrees with 75% humidity. The plane has no air conditioning. 15 people crammed into this freakishly loud plane, for 45 minutes. Compared to the relaxing 40 minute boat ride, with food, a bathroom, and air conditioning. Overall, we were expecting more. Literally every aspect of the Ritz, with the exception of the reef, is much better than the St Regis. The food, service, and room, are substantially better than the St Regis.

Had the most amazing trip. Loved the villa, the views, the enchanting architecture and the phenomenal butler service. Our butler, Hussain and our villa attendant, Asif took amazing care of us. They made sure we have the best time and ensure that I have a memorable birthday. Would highly recommend this place