JW Marriott Maldives Kaafu Atoll Island Resort

This was a family vacation for us. The things that attracted us to this resort were 1.) Close proximity to MLE airport. The transfer was easy and seamless. We landed at 9am and were to the resort by 945. The crew got all our luggage and handled everything perfectly. We were able to utilize our time on vacation efficiently and wisely. 2.) New resort. The rooms are great. They are spacious and offer good privacy. You can also get the AC to the temperature of your choice and isnt governed by a shutoff or limited to a certain temp. 3.) Being a Luxury Marriott brand. The Customer service here is as good as anywhere. There is a dedicated WhatsApp line so you can get all your needs handled in a timely fashion. They are happy to make us happy. 4.) The kids club. The kids had good activities to do during the heat of the day. They looked forward to going to the kids club every day. What we loved about the resort 1.) Having a variety of breakfast options. The Juices were a big hit with our family. And having every type of cuisine available was impressive. They also had made to order options which was nice. 2.) The pool was great. The kids loved doing a sunset swim. 3.) They had a free happy hour which was a nice touch on one of the nights. 4.) They would bring around some fresh juices and snacks to try while lounging by the pool. 5.) The kids eat free. That is a nice touch showing they are committed to making this a family destination as well. 6.) Our hostess and waitress CHERRY!!! So friendly, kind, joyful, happy, cheerful. It was contagious! Out housekeeper Haisham did such a great job keeping our room clean and welcoming. Our Bulter Yaamin took care of all our needs in a timely fashion. The workout trainer offered to stretch me after a hard workout. That was a much need stretch and very good one! And they clean up after you too. They wipe down your equipment and put away your weights. Super friendly and nice. 7.) We were able to get both an early check in and late check out. That helped us out a ton.

We reserved shortly after they opened up for bookings, and given that this is a brand new resort with the first guests welcomed at the end of January, we arrived with a certain anticipation of teething issues at the same time as having high expectations. The resort has a more "boutique" feel than some of the other Maldives properties we have stayed at, and this is almost exclusively for the better. Guests can comfortably walk between the different parts of the islands, and staff is fairly quick to become familiar with the guests. A few highlights: - The waterside gym is fantastic, with a special thanks to Madu who helped with stretching after the workout sessions. - Don't miss out on enjoying the sunset at the Nikkei bar. - The meditation classes by the spa were great. They've hired a number of experienced staff members from the established Marriott properties (St Regis, Ritz Carlton) and it shows. The resort has hit the ground running. Warmly recommended.

Nothing beats a brand new five stars resort, the hotel just opened, everything is new, beautiful pools, amazing beach villa with pool, outside shower … Staff take serving customers personally, we have been pampered around the clock, with pick up and send off in a warm ceremony There is great SPA, wonderful diving center and a sumptuous breakfast every morning. Highly recommended

I would like to express my gratitude to our wonderful assistant Diana. Thank you for our wonderful vacation, for helping us with everything and doing everything so that we didn’t want to leave. Thanks to the whole team! Kids club specialists. The child did not want to leave, thanks to their work and professionalism. I also want to express my deep gratitude to the restaurant specialists for the delicious food and excellent service 💖

An Absolutely Fantastic Experience!!! Villa: We stayed in both the Beach Villa and the Ocean Villa. The layout of both was identical, and since this is a newly opened resort, everything was spotless and featured modern interior design. There was no paint smell at all. Dining: The resort has a total of five restaurants, one bakery, and a pool bar. The variety of cuisines is impressive, and the food quality is on par with top-tier luxury hotels. Breakfast was absolutely outstanding! A special mention to Chef Allan Cha, a Korean executive chef, who was incredibly kind and provided a private dining experience unlike anything we’ve had before. Thank you, Chef Allan Cha! Kids Club: Since we traveled with our four-year-old child, the Kids Club was an important factor for us, and it exceeded expectations. The programs were well-structured, the facilities were very clean and comfortable, and the staff was extremely friendly. Service: The resort offers a butler service, which was incredibly helpful in every aspect. A special thanks to Irey, who assisted with our itinerary—she was absolutely perfect! We truly appreciate all her efforts. Others: The swimming pool and fitness center were excellent. As for the underwater environment, since this is a brand-new resort, it might take some time to fully develop.

From arrival to the departure, services provided by the hotel were top-notch, in particular Mamooth took care of us very well (even helped me check in and clearing security), one of the best experiences. Our butler, Irey was also super responsive and delivered what he promised. What I really enjoyed during my stay were the activities provided (i.e. morning Yoga, personal training etc). This review is also dedicated to Madu, whom is in charge of the gym, voluntarily trained me throughout my stay regardless of timing. I think his initiative to put the extra work, where most hotels charge customers for such service, deserves to be applauded. Gym, on the other hand, can be improved to incorporate more equipment, which I was told has been ordered. Overall, lovely experience, will definitely come back