Magudhuva Island, Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll, Republic of Maldives, 20050 Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll, Maldives
#1 of 2 hotels in Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll
Guests' ChoiceBased on 58 hotel reviews
9.3Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.6
Location
9.0
Facilities
9.4
Staff
9.6
Value for money
8.4
Free WiFi
10.0
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Reviewed: 21 November 2023
Carole
United StatesThe property is a whole island in the Maldives that was beautifully crafted to make every corner special, luxurious rustic.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 30 July 2023
Adel
Saudi ArabiaBeing isolated with extremely hight prices for food and minibar was too much. Makes it hard to become a loyal customer, or try to come back frequently.
Helpful staff, many activities and good villas.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 16 June 2023
Nneka
United Kingdomnothing
Clean surrounding, beautiful room, amazing staff; our butler made us feel the most comfortable and was really helpful.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 20 May 2023
Alexandra
GermanyThere was nothing to complain about.
It was a perfect family vacation thanks to the lovely staff, services, facilities and the island. We appreciated the kindness the Ayada staff showed especially towards our little child. Always gentle and helpful with a smile in their face and no matter if butler, waiter, director, kitchen chef, masseur, transportation staff. The service was always impeccable with regards to our necessities: getting organized a microwave to heat up our child's food, getting food to our room, cleaning up the room, getting some dessert to our room. Our Butler Zak was available 24/7 and very helpful for everything we needed. We even received an upgrade for our stay with a swimming pool and direct access to the beach. When asking why, they said: "Because we love you!" Food quality and variety was good as well as the SPA massage we received. The offering of sport variety was amazing from football to volleyball to tennis and kayak. We especially enjoyed our daily bike tours on the island and the infinite swimming pool with beach view at Zero Degree. The island and its nature had a lot to offer: wonderfull beach, crystal water, baby sharks, crabs, bats. An unforgettable experience we will always keep it in our heart and will regress one day for sure.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 14 May 2023
Nezahat
TurkeyUnforgettable vacation!! We would like to come again
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 2 May 2023
Hamed
Iran- There are lizards in vila - Expensive drinks - Long time to arrive island -
- friendly staff - Location - Great view - Great breakfast - There is not any automobile -
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 26 April 2023
Natalie
AustraliaCan’t fault it. We made some special memories here
Everything, this place is a dream and we can’t wait to come back
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 17 April 2023
Boadu
GhanaNothing
Everything
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 11 April 2023
Gilber
United Statesnothing
visiting the Maldives is a dream for anyone and I knew that the ayada maldives resort would go beyond that dream. Since I made the reservation a year ago and started contacting the hotel, I noticed the difference. Highly qualified staff to provide our adventure with a unique experience. From our departure point to the island it took exactly 36 hours … in Male we had a completely pleasant reception by the Ayada team who took us to the airport lounge, carried our bags and boarded us to the island. Upon disembarking, another big surprise was waiting for us to take us by boat to our final destination, arriving there, a warm welcome and Iqu, our assistant for a week, was waiting for us. Nothing could have been more perfect. Our villa inside the ocean and overlooking the sunset was perfect, the crystal clear water invited us every day for a swim. The wonderful restaurants, the employees always with a smile and ready for a good morning, good afternoon, good night. It was worth every hour until we got here … worth every penny invested. We chose the hotel because we wanted the island further away from Male … our choice was the best possible !! Ayada surprised us … she welcomed us and conquered us … she deserves all the accolades of the best hotel in the Maldives in all aspects !!! thank you for the wonderful week you have given us. Thank you Lizah for your attention, thank you Iqu … it was a pleasure meeting you. Thank you Maldives !!!
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 23 February 2023
Nikos
GreecePrices for drinks and food were extremely expensive without to provide something special. Breakfast was average , worst than in other Maldive resorts much cheaper than this. 678 $ for tepanyaki one adult and two kids is very expensive even if the show was nice.
Excellent personnel,especially our butler IKU , many thanks to him and all the staff in resort The “no reception “ approach is really the best thing I have to mention. Good and efficient transport from and to Male airport,well organized. Good management in the resort.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 9 April 2022
Keerthi
IndiaEven regular water to be purchased
We can order according to our preferences. Chef will understand ur pallete and make it accordingly. Simply superb
Stayed in April 2022
Reviewed: 19 February 2022
Samir
ChileIt is a bit far from Male, but worth it.
It feels like a private island all for your self. I liked the rooms, the local reef to snorkel, the staff (thanks Iku for making us feel at home), the bikes, everything.
Stayed in February 2022
Reviewed: 18 February 2022
Abbas
United KingdomLighting in the room could have been better
The staff were very friendly and did everything to accommodate our requests
Stayed in February 2022
Reviewed: 12 February 2022
Samir
ChileThe Island is located far away from Male, this means that you have to take a 90 minute flight (with one stop on an island) and an hour long bumpy speed boat to get there (additional to your flight to Male). Because of the schedules of the local flight this adds roughly from 5 to 6 hours extra to your arrival at Male, so the day you arrive and the day you leave are basically lost (just for you ro take into consideration when you plan). The other thing is that restaurants are quite expensive, but I guess this is everywhere like this in Maldives.
The Hotel is truly exceptional, a gem in the Maldives. The rooms are better and bigger than they appear in pictures. The staff is just amazing. Iku our butler went above and beyond to make our stay perfect! The beaches and the coral reef are picture perfect, you can snorkel from your room with small reef sharks, rays and turtles, and 1000s of type of fish. The corals are very healthy compared to other places I have seen. I just wish the room rates were a little lower :)
Stayed in February 2022
Reviewed: 29 January 2022
Paul
Switzerlandwe could be asked what we are looking for during our stay, what kind of holidays, pin point the good places to snorkel and where shares or tire toes can be seen for instance. toilet rolls could be better, the flush button of The toilet was not working properly and one of tue ceiling lights was not working. these are all small things compared to our global stay which was fantastic
actually everything including the bikes which is a great idea. the villa was stunning including the privacy that goes with it, friendly and very cooperative staff
Stayed in January 2022
Reviewed: 20 January 2022
Luis
Spaineverything was perfect
amazing room
Stayed in January 2022
Reviewed: 20 January 2022
Luis
Spainsecond night the wifi didn’t work (
direct access to the beach
Stayed in January 2022
Reviewed: 19 January 2022
Devyani
Indiaquite far from male
very clean and impeccable! i dint have a single complain
Stayed in January 2022
Reviewed: 18 January 2022
Julia
United StatesPlenty of choices and delicious!!!
Stayed in December 2021
Reviewed: 17 January 2022
Luis
Spainno sea plane to arrive which is sad
is like paradise
Stayed in January 2022
Reviewed: 4 January 2022
Arthur
France- The main restaurant buffet menu is very expensive compared to the other restaurants - No bikes provided during our stay (we asked many times)
- Ayada is a little paradise with many activities to do on the island (snorkeling, surf, watersports) - Several very good restaurants - Beautiful bungalows on the sea - For surfers : Max (surf guide) is very nice and very helpful to find the good spot
Stayed in January 2022
Reviewed: 3 January 2022
Andrej
Czech RepublicTransfer
Priroda
Stayed in January 2022
Reviewed: 22 December 2021
Andrea
United Kingdomnothing
everything
Stayed in November 2021
Reviewed: 17 December 2021
Jone
LithuaniaWater in private pools were too cold. Multiple ocasions staff ignored us Also staff was slow to solve the issues
Very beautiful resort and friendly staff
Stayed in November 2021
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