It’s time to write a review.
My wife and I vacationed there from August 30th to September 7th.
The trip got off to a great start when the hotel upgraded us from the Male-based accommodation to an island villa accessible by seaplane—a very pleasant surprise! We stayed in villa 153 (on the east side), and I still believe it’s the best villa: it was very peaceful, and right next to a beautiful sandspit (where we’d often go at night to admire the stunning sky and have a drink 😍). There was excellent ocean access and a nearby breakwater that was great for snorkeling.
The island is small; everything is within easy walking distance and conveniently laid out. The main restaurant, PALM, served excellent food—plenty of chicken, fish, grilled items, vegetables, and fruit. During our stay, there were two themed grill nights and one—let's call it—"seafood day," featuring lobsters and other delicious treats.
As someone who enjoys a drink, I was extremely pleased with both the selection and the quality. The bar could whip up absolutely any cocktail you wanted; you could simply say "any tasty cocktail with..." and the result was top-notch.
The à la carte options were pretty good—we visited the Steak House at the Atoll and Krystal at the Palace, and everything was solid. The tenderloin and burger at the Steak House were particularly impressive.
Service was 10/10. The staff were incredibly polite, friendly, and attentive—there was absolutely nothing to complain about.
Room cleaning was daily and high-quality; the minibar wasn't restocked one day, but that was a minor issue—we just stopped by reception, and by the time we got back from our walk, it was fully stocked. You can request whatever extras you want for the minibar; I’m a fan of beer and Coke Zero, so I asked for an extra 6–8 cans, and they always provided them without question.
The hotel occupancy was low; the guests were mostly European and Chinese, with Russians making up a maximum of 20–30%.
A cool bonus is that you can use all the amenities at the Atoll; we went there for walks and the discos—plus, there are some great extra spots for photos.
By the way, the 5-star section has really cool DJ sets at 5:00 PM; the Balearic music fits the setting perfectly.
The weather was gorgeous, the mood was fantastic, and the vacation was a 100% success.
The only downside was the high humidity in the rooms, but we aren't particularly fussy, so we took it in stride—especially considering the local climate.
I’d still recommend going for a 5-star hotel; if we had tried to save money and booked a 4-star one, we would have been left with a bit of a bad impression—it tends to be noisier there, and the level of service just doesn't match up to a 5-star property.
Also, a special thank you to the bar team: Puja, Punam, Sanju, Desy, Samee, Dasun and more)
You’re the best—we love you—and the cocktails were delicious.
