South Palm Resort Maldives

We went there for our daughter’s birthday. The staffs went above and beyond to make this special day into one of the beautiful memories that we could give to our daughter. The kids really enjoyed their time in this property.

Everything was amazing This our third time to visit Maldives and best one of them

From reading the previous reviews we were a bit worried but from the minute we landed in Male, we were met by a blue bay travel rep who took our luggage to get checked in and then took us to the lounge to wait for our flight to Gan and while you waited in lounge there was free refreshments and food to help yourself until you are called to your flight. Once we arrived in south palms we were treated like royalty, the staff were all so welcoming and couldn't do enough for us throughout our stay, a big mention to Sully who was our waiter throughout our stay, if your lucky enough to have him he will make your holiday, very knowledgeable and experienced and a friendly face. Our room was one of the palm villas (208) and from walking around the island we can 100% say we had the best side of the island!! We walked straight out onto the sandy beach and we had the clearest of waters to cool down in, our side of the sea had no seaweed in unlike the other side of the island. The rooms are very spacious, air con was good, there is a mini fridge that is stocked with drinks but you get charged if you drink them so we didn't bother as they were quite expensive. Our room got cleaned twice a day with 2 fresh bottles of water and towels each time the cleaner came. The food was OK. It was quite repetitive, alot of seafood and curries for lunch and dinner. For breakfast you had choices of different pastries, cereals, fruit and omelets, however the drinks were all watered down, the only thing that wasn't was the diet coke which came out of a can, so I stuck with that. I would definitely suggest bringing with you beach shoes as going into the sea is full of coral which is sharp and a snorkle mask. Bring snacks as there is no snacks throughout the day and factor 50 is a must!!! If you get chance the dolphin trip was brilliant!! We saw so many dolphins and they swim straight up to the boat. We had a brilliant holiday here, very chilled and relaxing we loved the staff but the only reason why we would not return is because of all the travelling, it took us 27 hours in total to get there!! So would recommend staying in Dubai for couple of nights to clear jet lag and tiredness!!

The water here is incredibly warm, like swimming in a jacuzzi! There’s one restaurant where you eat all of your meals. They have excursions you can choose from just about every day. We did a dolphin boat tour, snorkeling, a city tour to a larger island nearby, a massage, and my son was able to go scuba diving for his first time. The water was extremely clear and the staff were incredible. We stayed in a beachside villa, and I loved having the beach just a few steps from the back porch.

From the moment we arrived at South Palm Resort Maldives, we were treated to an unforgettable experience. Nestled in the beautiful Addu City, the resort offers not only stunning views and luxurious accommodations but also exceptional service that made our stay truly remarkable. The staff at the resort went above and beyond to ensure every moment was perfect. A special mention must go to the F&B Supervisors, Hassan Didi and Solih. Their dedication to providing outstanding service was evident from the very first day. They took the time to personally ensure that our dining experiences were nothing short of extraordinary. Hassan Didi and Solih went the extra mile in making arrangements for a private beach dinner—an experience we’ll cherish forever. The ambiance, the food, and their attention to detail created an unforgettable evening under the stars. The beachfront dining options, pools, and spacious villas offered a perfect combination of luxury and comfort. It’s clear that the resort values its guests, and their dedication to making your stay as seamless and enjoyable as possible truly sets them apart. Thank you to Hassan Didi, Solih, and the entire South Palm Resort team for making our trip so special. We will definitely be back and will be recommending this paradise to everyone we know!

After reading great reviews we have decided to book this hotel with Blue Bay Travel. We didn’t expect much because it is a more ‚budget’ option for Maldives but definitely did not expect it to be THAT BAD. All the recent reviews are true. This resort looks like it barely survived a zombie apocalypse. Everything is old, tired and in need of maintenance. FOOD IS VILE. Cold, disgusting and cross contaminated. The restaurant doesn’t have aircon so you eat food prepared by sweaty cooks and then try to eat it without drowning in own sweat. Great experience 🫣 no fruit, food is not labelled properly. Restaurant had Christmas decorations out (IN MAY) so it just shows that it’s not cleaned properly. I was watching a bowl of mustard every day and everyday it looked worse and worse and nothing was done about it. The manager is very rude and basically laugh at me when I have complained and said that I didn’t pay much so what do I expect and that there are out of season so food is limited. Rooms/villas are tired and in need of revamp. Staff were really nice and polite and did what they could, I actually felt really bad for them. Spa is closed so we couldn’t redeem the massages/spa credit we had. Children’s play area is a disgrace, half collapsed, overgrown, not safe at all. Badminton court has weeds all over it. Seriously I would give it zero stars if I could. If you have this hotel booked - change it. It’s a nightmare not worth the 24+ hrs travel. I wish the true reviews were posted in time for me to change the hotel, so my dream holidays wouldn’t turn into shambles. I seriously could go on and on about how horrible the experience and I truly believe this hotel should be closed, management changed and completely revamped as the island itself has a lot of potential.