JOALI BEING

Our stay at JOALI BEING exceeded our expectations in every way. We stayed in one of the beautiful beach villas, designed with an impressive combination of elegance and comfort: the high ceilings and exquisite details gave the space an unique charm, while the villa's amenities, incl. outdoor showers, an open-air bath tube and a private pool, offered a perfect retreat for relaxation. The vibrant house reef was a highlight of our mornings, offering incredible snorkling opportunities with its diverse marine life (turtles, little sharks, rays). Walking or cycling through the island's tranquil natural setting to reach the various locations was a daily highlight.  The resort's facilities, including its spacious spa, sports areas and boutiques, were tastefully integrated into the natural surroundings, providing both luxury and privacy. Dining at JOALI BEING was a particular treat, with MOJO's creative dishes and the architectual and culinary experience of YUTORI - the Japanese speciality restaurant - standing out as highlights. Thanks to the entire restaurant team and especially Polina, who made our evenings at the restaurants an absolute delight.  And what would heaven be without angles ? We were deeply touched by Graeme's exceptional staff at JOALI BEING for their remarkable warmth. We like to thank our Jadugar Razaan, whose attententiveness and heartfelt kindness made our time truly stress-free: from arranging restaurant reservations to scheduling spa treatments, excursions and check-out, Razaan handled everything with professionalism and care. We feel fortunate to have had Razaan as our Jadugar during our visit. Special thanks to the entire team of housekeepers, spa therapists, and resort's staff who all together were so much engaged making JOALI BEING an unforgettable destination for us.  We left JOALI BEING with cherished memories and a deep appreciation for the thoughtful hospitality we received. We look forward to returning to this beautiful piece of paradise in the future.

Overall absolutely stunning hotel with a great concept for everyone who is health and wellness conscious! Service was immaculate and very friendly. The facilities are beautifully designed with attention to detail. We loved the main restaurant and the food choices in the morning as well as for dinner! The spa is probably one of the best if not the best in the Maldives. However, the treatment prices are extremely high which can be a bit off putting at times. Some constructive feedback: We would have liked to have some more complimentary sport activities in the morning other than yoga. The yoga classes were also a bit disappointing since the teacher didn’t correct any poses or offered variations and the classes seemed very repetitive. We also wanted to book reformer Pilates sessions for two people and still got offered the full price per person which was a bit unreasonable. The food at the beach restaurant can be improved. At times it was a bit tasteless.

Joali Being has got to be one of the most unique Well Being resorts in the world. From the moment you disembark the boat/plane and step through The Gate of Zero, you feel calm and already on a new page of your life journey. The team of around 400 employees at Joali Being know what you need almost before you know yourself and have everything in place for a transformational stay. Do as much or as little as you like at Joali Being, there is no judgement. Most of the facilities are hidden away beyond lush vegetation and unless you take a leap of faith and explore them, you won't know what you are missing out on. The most incredible gym and spa /treatment facilities I have ever seen in a resort, never mind an island resort.. and having experienced one of the specialty four pillar signature massages myself, I can tell you that you won't regret the decision to indulge as much as you can. Joali Being is a wonderful family friendly luxury resort, complete with a new kids club that any adult would happily want to stay in. If you are chasing a culinary experience , Joali Being can fulfill this need as well. The food was of the highest standard - using the freshest of ingredients and presented with incredible passion and finesse. You 'feel' the Joali difference the moment you step onto the island, and you won't want to leave.