Hotels With breakfast in Alif Dhaal Atoll, Maldives

We stayed at the hotel for 7 days. Overall, our impressions were mixed: the resort has both strong points and areas that definitely need improvement. The island itself is very beautiful, large, and lush. There's a picturesque sandbar and an aviary. We absolutely loved the seaplane flight – we even got an upgrade. The daily feeding of stingrays and sharks also left a lasting impression. We stayed in a Sunset Villa. The villa was new, modern, and very beautiful. We particularly liked the spacious bathroom with a tub. Housekeeping was excellent – the maid cleaned the room meticulously every day. It's worth noting that the most affordable rooms are located near the reception and, in my opinion, are even better than some of the older, unrenovated beach villas. If snorkeling is important to you, be aware that there's practically no house reef here. There's almost nothing to see underwater from the beach. Only near the water villas are there small patches of corals and fish, but it can't be called a proper house reef. The main disappointment was the food. However, the restaurant staff deserves the highest praise. Everyone was very friendly, attentive, and always ready to help. But there are issues with the organization: tablecloths aren't changed after guests leave, and crumbs are simply brushed onto the floor before the next diners. For a five-star hotel, this seems strange. Buggy service around the island isn't very regular, and sometimes you have to wait for them. But this wasn't a big problem for us, as our villa was close to the reception. Overall, the staff is very friendly and genuinely tries to help guests. However, the service isn't quite at the level you'd expect from a Maldivian five-star resort. There's a lack of attention to detail, proactivity, and that atmosphere of care that many Maldivian hotels are known for. Villa Park is a resort with stunning nature, a beautiful island, and comfortable, updated rooms. But the weak service, uninspired food, lack of a house reef, and some organizational shortcomings prevent it from getting a high rating. If a beautiful island, comfortable accommodation, and nature are your top priorities, you'll likely enjoy your stay here. However, if you value high-level Maldivian service, diverse dining, and a good house reef, I'd recommend considering other options.

Our recent stay at Radisson Blu Maldives was nothing short of extraordinary, and we simply have to give credit to the incredible team that made it so special. My family and I, along with an extended family member, celebrated our anniversary here, and every single staff member went above and beyond to make it unforgettable. From the moment we arrived, the airport pickup and drop-off service was seamlessly managed, setting the tone for the rest of our stay. The buggy drivers around the resort were always prompt, cheerful, and attentive. We were especially touched by the personalized attention to detail throughout our stay. Chamara and Chef Bandara went out of their way to understand our food preferences and customized menus, even tailoring options specifically for our kids — a thoughtful touch that made mealtimes so much easier. Nujoom and Retheesh, our waiters, served us with warmth and genuine care at every meal. A special mention to Mahavir at the bar, who continued serving us with a smile even past his closing time — that level of dedication truly stood out. Haittey from the admin staff ensured our entire holiday ran smoothly, handling every request effortlessly. Housekeeping, especially Depa, deserves a huge thank you for beautifully decorating our room for our anniversary celebration — it made the occasion feel truly magical. The restaurant staff, in general, were consistently attentive and friendly, and honestly, there are so many more team members who contributed to making our trip perfect that we can't name them all. Radisson Blu Maldives isn't just a beautiful property — it's the people who make it a truly world-class experience. We left feeling like family, not just guests. Highly, highly recommend this resort for anyone looking for a personalized, luxurious, and heartfelt Maldivian getaway. We can't wait to return!

First off, a big thank you to Ctrip's customer service! They really helped coordinate the seaplane times and transfers with the hotel. The transit hotel in Malé got me to the seaplane airport right on time. This is an excellent hotel. Great value for money, and the service is absolutely fantastic! Everyone from the front desk, buffet restaurant, and Italian restaurant staff to housekeeping and security guards provided exceptional service. The buffet offers Chinese food, rice noodles, congee, fermented tofu, and steamed buns. The grilling station even has prawns, so it's very suitable for Chinese tastes. The snorkeling is great, with lots of fish and even sea turtles. There are clownfish too!

Honestly, we had one of our best vacations ever! The Fiyavalhu Resort's personnel provided great services to us and made as feel really special. We stayed at a nice villa, which was in great condition and well equipped, it also provided us privacy and quietness. The food was nice, but not great. I would recommend to have more options for fruits and vegetables, other than that the seafood was very good. The whole resort is very well maintained and stuff is taking great care of its condition. Do not read negative comments on internet - I can guarantee you that they are not honest and genuine. I would recommend it Fiyavalhu 100%!

The resort is beautiful, but the service was disappointing compared to other places I’ve stayed. Staff professionalism needs improvement. I booked a Half-Board Water Villa, but only breakfast and dinner were included—drinking water at dinner wasn’t complimentary. The food selection was limited and not particularly tasty. Service felt inattentive. I had to introduce myself multiple times, yet our butler still got my name wrong. On checkout day, we even received a message that felt like we were being rushed out—quite impolite. One male staff member also made guests uncomfortable by asking for their contact details, which felt unprofessional. Buggy service was slow. Once at the lobby, the receptionists ignored us and continued chatting even after the buggy had arrived, until the driver had to come find us himself. It was frustrating. The underwater restaurant is photogenic, but hot and full of fish. Food was average—bring sunglasses, a hat, and lots of sunscreen. This was my fourth luxury resort experience, and unfortunately, I wouldn’t recommend this one. Beautiful property, but poor service. Not worth the price. Needs improvement.

It is a very well-kept resort with various environmental sustainability certifications, very quiet (there are no noisy activities, apart from some music after dinner in the bar area). The strong points are the services and care of both the common areas and the rooms, an excellent restaurant which varies the menu daily with ”themed” ideas. On the island there is an excellent diving center professionally managed by Euro-divers, perhaps just a little expensive in prices, especially in the case of family packages or other combinations that include a certain number of dives. The island's reef has a good variety of corals and fish and is easily accessible from several points.

It was my first time in the Maldives but the island was beautiful and Mr. Nashid was also really supportive and helpful with all my requests. He met us at the ferry location in Male and made sure we got on the right boat. He was also very communicative and responsive with WhatsApp. This was very important as they made us feel comfortable and safe. We were greeted by Joe Biden at the dock and he helped us with all the small things that we requested. The room was very clean and we had a small garden/terrace area where they would provide us with a Maldivian breakfast or a continental breakfast. I absolutely loved my time there and will always remember my time here. I highly recommend that you stay here. They also provided us with towels, swimming towels, and a wide variety of excursions. They also provided us water every day. We visited different islands but my partner won’t stop talking about our stay here.

Lovely little hotel on Dhigurah Island, helped us have a fantastic stay on ”Local” Island. Communicated with the hotel via WhatsApp (phone number listed in hotel information) prestay. Helped with the booking of the boat transfer from Male to Dhigurah. Every interaction with the team at Whaleshark Beach was with an engaged, smiling team member. The team made for a very relaxed, carefree holiday. The restaurant meals were delicious and good value. When taking a full day boat excursion, the packed lunches were just as tasty. With the early morning boat transfer back to Male, they proactively offered a takeaway breakfast. Whaleshark Beach is definitely a great choice for visiting the natural beauty that is Dhigurah and the surrounding marine life.

This hotel is definitely the best hotel we have stayed in the local islands in the Maldives. New build, very looked after, breakfast staff and reception staff were very nice. Only thing that felt negative was that the gentleman that picked us up upon check in was asking some strange questions, and does feels a bit invasive to have a man coming into the room with you alone to show things around - we didn’t need explanation of nothing. and in regards to the AC working, that can be explained at reception, there is no need to join people in their room. We would recommend providing guests with 2 keys as sometimes people will want to do two different things and one key won’t allow people freedom.

The administrative handling was terrible. They messed up our personal information; if we hadn't proactively checked, our departure flight wouldn't have been booked in time. Furthermore, even after knowing our international flight arrival time early on, they waited until after the free cancellation period had passed – and even just a week before our check-in date – to inform us that there would be no transportation available to the resort upon arrival. They then demanded that we arrange our own accommodation near the airport or suggested we change our flight. On top of that, they refused any refund for the first night's stay that we couldn't use due to their staff's incompetence, and didn't even offer a basic apology. On the day we were finally able to check in, we were left waiting at the airport for over an hour before staff picked us up to arrange our seaplane check-in. Another couple was also waiting for a long time, looking completely lost. From booking to check-in, there were countless email communications, but in the end, it all amounted to ineffective communication. In stark contrast, when we transferred to another resort later, everything from check-in to check-out and even departure from the international airport went incredibly smoothly. The experience was the complete opposite of what we had at Lily Beach Resort. This stay was extremely disappointing. If it weren't for the Maldivian ocean, this resort would be utterly worthless. The staff's efficiency and their arrogant attitude were utterly laughable. The buffet food quality at the resort was also quite mediocre.