An Unforgettable Experience – Our Stay at the Hard Rock Hotel Maldives
May 20, 2025 R5627NMmarcusd
An Unforgettable Experience – Our Stay at the Hard Rock Hotel Maldives
This was our third trip to the Maldives – and the first one with our eight-month-old son. Since we wanted to avoid a seaplane transfer because of the baby, we chose the Hard Rock Hotel, conveniently located close to Malé.
The 15-minute speedboat ride was no problem at all for…
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An Unforgettable Experience – Our Stay at the Hard Rock Hotel Maldives
This was our third trip to the Maldives – and the first one with our eight-month-old son. Since we wanted to avoid a seaplane transfer because of the baby, we chose the Hard Rock Hotel, conveniently located close to Malé.
The 15-minute speedboat ride was no problem at all for our baby. He was curious at first – and then fell asleep after just three minutes.
The hotel is connected by a bridge to The Marina @ CROSSROADS Maldives, a charming area with shops, bars, restaurants, and a yacht harbor atmosphere. This is where the boat transfer arrives. From there, a buggy takes you straight to the hotel reception.
We were warmly welcomed by Alfar, who took care of us throughout our entire stay. He fulfilled every wish with true dedication. You could really tell that he loves his job – thank you, Alfar, for your outstanding support!
Our accommodation, a Family Pool Suite (Two-Bedroom Duplex), was peacefully located right on the beach. The small private pool was a real highlight – with shallow steps along the edge, it was perfect for our baby. It was absolutely clean and more beautiful than in other (more expensive) resorts we had stayed at in the Maldives. The villa’s outdoor area was fantastic. Indoors, the suite was slightly smaller than what we’re used to on the Maldives – but that’s something you know beforehand when choosing the Hard Rock Hotel.
A true highlight, and probably unique in the Maldives, was the food. A total of 13 restaurants, all open daily, are within walking distance. In addition, the main hotel restaurant, SESSIONS, offers a different culinary theme almost every evening: Japanese Night, Latino Buffet, Crab Menu, BBQ – we attended every special night and each one was a delight. During our 9-day stay – and even though we didn’t visit the Marina often due to our baby – we enjoyed a varied and excellent culinary experience. The food at the Hard Rock was simply outstanding.
But even more impressive than the food was the team at SESSIONS. Every staff member was cheerful, genuinely motivated, and not just superficially friendly. We especially want to thank Pooja, Thor, and Rishi. They took such wonderful care of us and our son, greeted us warmly every day, and made us feel more like we were visiting friends than staying at a hotel. This team made our vacation truly unforgettable. Thank you to the entire Sessions team – and a special thank you again to Pooja, Thor, and Rishi!
Our first holiday with our son at the Hard Rock Hotel Maldives will remain a cherished memory for a lifetime. We will definitely return – to this paradise with its wonderful people.
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