4-Star Hotels in Vaavu Atoll, Maldives

I had dreamt of staying at this hotel for a very long time; I had already noticed it thanks to its excellent reviews. The main goal was to see the shark feeding. Nowhere else in the Maldives will you find such a huge number of tamed sharks! It's an unforgettable spectacle. Before this, we stayed at another resort, so I have something to compare it with. Although this hotel isn't a resort, it can boldly compete. Everything here is thought out to the smallest detail, with great taste and a huge variety. Everything is so beautifully arranged and organized! The level of service and attention to detail are felt at every turn—from impeccable aesthetics to incredible care for guests. Almost every evening, the hotel hosts some kind of show, like local dances. I was especially touched by the personal touch: we were greeted with a drink and sent off with a luxurious seafood platter and pleasant gifts. It's immediately clear that the owner genuinely loves their creation and puts their heart into every little detail. It's precisely this energy and service that make a vacation truly special. I sincerely thank you for this incredible experience! I wholeheartedly recommend it ❤️

We were picked up at the Velana airport after an overnight stay at the local island, with transfer fee of $40 USD per person to take the speedboat to Fulidhoo, where Kinan Retreat is at. After alighting from the jetty at Fulidhoo, it's a short 5 mins walk to the Retreat. Welcome drinks and hot hand towels were offered. We missed the morning excursion trip but decided to go for it the next day. The room provided can have an extra bed for $15 USD. Fulidhoo is a small local island but it's the favorite hangout for stingrays and nurse sharks. You will be able to spot these lovely creatures around the shore, especially near evening time when there are people who start feeding them. You will be able to get up close and even touch them, but with caution. We went on an evening fishing trip that cost $45 USD per person, inclusive of a BBQ dinner for the dishes that were caught. On the next day before leaving for our resort island stay, we took the excursion trip to see dolphins, snorkeling with nurse sharks at SharkPoint and went turtle spotting, all these for $40 USD per person. Underwater videos were captured and shared by WhatsApp. Great service by the counter lady Shahidah. I will recommend this Retreat to visitors, and you will not be disappointed with the time spent on the island.

We moved from the beach villa to our overwater jacuzzi water villa with ease Upon reaching the room, we loved the view where you'll be able to see sunrise on the left side and the sunset on the right of it. Tried out the jacuzzi pool, swam around our overwater villa throughout the afternoon. We brought bread from the meals and fed the fishes that were always around the villa. During low tide, you could even stand in the water under the overwater villa with fishes swimming around you, all the time. Once in a while, you may see a solo nurse shark swim nearby. The pictures taken are so Instagram-able . Really enjoyed our stay at this resort. After meals, will play at the pool table, air hockey, play darts and table futsal. My son also paid a visit to the gym. There is an Ameera Spa just behind the main dining hall.