Boutique Beach All Inclusive Diving Hotel

I stayed three days at this hotel with my wife, as it offers diving and full board packages. The truth is that the experience could not have been better. From the moment we arrived, the staff was attentive to us at all times. They were friendly, attentive and always willing to help. Before each dinner, they make a summary of what they have seen that day, what is planned for the next day and a small talk about the possible animals that can be seen diving. The dives were great, everything was VERY WELL ORGANISED, safe and adapted to our level. The team is very professional and you could tell they knew what they were doing. They did their best to see the whale sharks and manta rays. The hotel facilities were spotless and comfortable. The room is huge. If you are looking for a place to dive and be treated wonderfully, this is the place for you. We will definitely be back.

From arriving at Male airport I was greeted by a BB representative who explained clearly my onward speedboat transfer to the beautiful island of Dhigurah. The speedboat transfer was good although the representative had told me to sit at the back as it would be less bumpy. It took less than 2 hours to reach Dhigurah. I was met at the dock by a member of the BB team who collected my bags from the boat and took me to Boutique Beach hotel. Upon arrival I was given an ice cold towel and a young fresh coconut drink. I was checked in and escorted to my room. As a diver I was given a crate to decant my dive gear into and a member of the dive team took my equipment to the dive centre. I must say at this point the dive team are exceptional. I did not have to lift a finger again with my equipment until I received it back at the end of my trip washed and dried. The two dive guides Jac and David were great. Very experienced in the water and pointed out many critters. Alex the in-house marine biologist was great, definitely knew her stuff and did a great whale-shark presentation. She also made a mean cup of English tea both on the boat and in the hotel reception. 10 out of 10 for the dive team, great boat, and great captains, who were able to drop you at the exact spot. The hotel is fantastic. My room was spacious, cool and I had the biggest bed which was super comfortable. Romney who is the owner and fellow diver has thought of everything that a guest would need. Good quality soft furnishings, bedding and amenities. And guess what? My sewing kit which was in the room came in handy to do a quick repair :) Don’t take shampoo conditioner body wash body cream as each room has a supply of Molton Brown toiletries. Hair dryer is also included. Food: Well, I cannot say enough about how good the food is. High quality ingredients made for delightful meals. The chefs made the best curries ever!! Also need to mention Alex (MB) is Spanish and a a special treat she made Spanish Omelette it was delicious!! Dinner was served in the rooftop terrace weather permitting which made a perfect ending to the day. I would like to say a special Thank-you to ALL the BB team and what a team they are. 10 out of 10. Romney I really enjoyed diving with you and thank you making my visit memorable. Xx Happy 10th Anniversary ❤️

We had the most amazing time at Boutique Beach! Professional and enjoyable diving, a clean and charming hotel with super delicious food! Everyone is so helpful and friendly; it really feels homely, as if you are staying with family. We can highly recommend it!

We had an incredible time at Boutique Beach. Before we had even landed Afzal was looking after us, we were seamlessly rebooked onto a flight after our boat was cancelled due to bad weather. Once at the accommodation we were wowed by just how well appointed it was. The room was fabulous, complete with open sky view bathroom. Diving wise, all we had to do was show up and go down. Everything little thing was looked after, all our gear was managed for us and the crew even went the extra mile drying out the gear at the end of the trip. The team there are amazing, there's a real family vibe off them. Every day we had highly professional dive guides navigating us around the biggest and the smallest aquatic life that Maldives had to offer. At the end of the day there was often a presentation from the resident marine biologist, a video of the days sights and wonders from Mette and fantastic food up on the roof. We've been on quite a few dive trips, both boat based and land based, Boutique Beach was hands down one of the best experiences we've had.

When I say this place is amazing I mean it on every level. I’ve been to several dive resorts and this was the best run outfit I’ve experienced. The dive staff were knowledgeable, friendly, and safety conscious. They know the area, the dive sites, the currents, and the divers! They did an excellent job looking out for creatures in the ocean and creatures on the boat (i.e. us). This place is the opposite of a cattle car dive operation. The largest group we dove with had four people and one dive master. The boat was not crowded and the dive leads did a great job finding lots of amazing and little things. They pointed out nudibranchs and they (and the staff on the boat) did a great job looking out for opportunities to snorkel with whale sharks and mantas in between dives, as if the great dives weren’t enough. I especially want to recommend Mette, though all the dive staff were stellar. I was having some trouble and when I asked for her advice I got an analysis of my technique, why it was causing me trouble, and she noticed that my BCD did not fit me well and was messing up my profile in the water. She clearly had been paying attention the day before, and she provided me with advice on how to improve my frog kick and general skills in current, and I also learned a few new things that helped with equalizing my ears. I have over 200 dives, so these weren’t total newbie tips either! If you get to dive with Mette, take advantage of her amazing ability to assess your diving (and your gear) and provide you with some rock star dive tips. But it’s not just the dive staff that make this place so good. It’s all the staff. From the Chef who made sure I always had a gluten free alternative at meals, to the incredible folks who picked me up at the airport, hauled my gear around, left our room spotless every day, and a million other little things. Boutique Beach has an “all one team” approach, meaning everyone plays an important part in making the experience wonderful for their guests. For this reason when you tip, the tip gets divided up between all the staff, not just the ones you interact with. I think this is one reason everything runs so smoothly on all fronts. If you want an amazing dive experience, thoughtful staff, a beautiful location, and a peaceful place to stay when you are done seeing what’s under the ocean, I highly recommend Boutique Beach!