The Standard Huruvalhi Maldives

We had the most amazing vacation at the Standard, even though the weather didn't quite agree with us. We were greated by our host Zainu, who sent us the daily programme every morning. He was always quick to respond to any request we had. They use WhatsApp for communication, so make sure to have that installed. We stayed in a logoon overwater villa, and even though we stayed 2 adults and 2 children in one room, it was still very spacious. There are sofabeds at the side of the room which they make up with real mattresses, so it doesn't take up any floor space and they are comfortable to sleep in. It worked really well for us. The bathroom is very big, with glas bottom so you can loook down on the fish, and the biggest bath tub we've ever seen! The disco ball hanging in the middle of the room gives a special light when the sun sets. The only minor issue we had was the open windows that allowed the rain into the bathroom when there was one of the heavy showers. But nothing we couldn't live with :) The staff are all extremely kind and tentative. We were especially fond of Rebecca from the diving centre, who took really good care of our 14 year old son, who took the advanced diving course. She went the extra mile to make him and his younger brother feel welcome and spent time with them. Also chef Radish at BBQ shak and Guduguda was extremely sweet (maybe not the right way to spell his name, but no one wears name tacks, so its hard to figure out their names). He always greated us with warmth and made sure we got the right things to eat. If the kids wanted something different, he would make that for them, anything to make us happy. He also showed them the kitchen (they had to wear hair nets of course). As the weather in July is not always the best, and we got unlucky with lots of showers, we had to find things to do indoors. Luckily there is both a pool table, table tennis and several board games available. The man in charge of entertainment also made some extra games indoor one day the weather was extraordinarily bad. He is very sweet too. In generel there are many activities, from beach volley to water polo games and the weekly pool party. There is also always a DJ playing somewhere at the resort. There are quite a lot of water villas, so you might have to go a bit far to go home. However, the resort has a lot of bicycles you can borrow. Our kids had o lot of fun riding around on them. And then we have to mention the resort baby, Aidan. He lives at the resort and was so cute. Our youngest son had so much joy playing with him. We can highly recommend this hotel to families. Read less

I can’t say enough good things about my recent vacation at the Standard Maldives this past week. It was a “pinch me to make sure I’m not dreaming“ vacation for sure! My daughter and I have traveled quite a lot together and separately, and experienced many wonderful trips, but this really was one of the most exceptional resorts we’ve stayed at! From the moment my daughter and I arrived at Male airport, the Standard’s personnel was friendly, professional, helpful, and informative. They whisked us off to the lounge to wait comfortably for our sea plane departure. All went without a hitch and we arrived safely at the Standard hotel to THE MOST CHARMING WELCOME. Some of the staff of the hotel welcomed us waving from the pier to greet us with warm smiles, island friendliness, and professionalism. That simple, yet charming welcome really set the tone for a beautiful week ahead. I want to thank everybody at reception, each restaurant/buffet chef and staff member, the bars staff, hospitality and housekeeping, the driving staff, spa personnel, the grounds, maintenance, and security staff, the diving partners and staff at PADI, each and every other person who works at the Standard who have made this vacation so memorable. It takes a team and each of you made this an exceptional trip. I have worked in the service industry before and I know how difficult each and every one of these roles are, and how each must work perfectly for the other to succeed… yet you never saw anybody without a smile on. They all seem to be working as a team, harmoniously, effortlessly, and always putting the guests first. Exceptional service 24/7! We stayed in one of the over the water ocean view villas, and again I was taken back by how beautiful and well maintained everything was. The room was spacious with a private deck, pool, and direct access to the ocean. A staff member even routinely ensures the steps leading into the ocean are clean from algae which made for a safe and beautiful way to enter the water right from our private deck. Youssef was our host for the week and he couldn’t have been more helpful and accommodating each day. He was able to predict our needs even before we realized we needed something! His smile, demeanor, and professionalism were welcoming and very much appreciated; from our initial orientation, giving us the island tour, making appointments and rescheduling appointments at our request, helping us with random questions along the way, chauffeuring us in the buggy, and seeming to help in many roles at the hotel, in addition to always having a smile and a polite thing to say… What more can I say? He is an asset to your team!! Shingie at the breakfast buffet was one of the many staff who greeted us each day. Her smile was like the morning sunrise… Beautiful, friendly, and she was always helpful. I want to commend all of the staff at the buffet. And hats off to all the chefs. We tried many of the restaurants as well as the evening buffets, and all were top choice and the rotation of choices was impressive. Naturally, there were many drivers who picked us up with their buggies time after time, but two who must be thanked personally and were standouts were Sahulan and Maaish. Whether it was morning, noon or night, rain, or shine, they always had a smile, helped me into the buggy, and drove us to whatever destination our hearts desired. I would be remiss of me to not mention the spa and scuba teams. The spa was beautiful and luxurious. I went a few times during my stay and it was well worth it. I hope I am spelling my massage therapist’s name properly, Udon was wonderful and experienced! Another asset to your team was Yeshi. She cared for my daughter… we both left feeling great and with an increased sense of peace and well-being. The scuba team deserves a shout out also, not only for a wonderful scuba experience my daughter had… But when she lost her necklace surface diving one afternoon, completely separate from her scuba diving trip, she saw a few of the scuba divers who were going off the peer to check on something, and she jokingly told them she lost a necklace and if they found it, please let her know. We couldn’t believe it when we got notice they actually found her necklace. I never thought in a million years they would be able to find it and they did. That was pretty awesome. One suggestion I have would be to have more varied entertainment in the evening. The music, fire show, LED show, and bingo were fun and enjoyable and I think it would be nice to have something different each evening. Our stay at the Standard was seven nights and eight days. Lastly, I arrived at the resort with a walker from a recent surgery. I try not to have it define me but it is something to make note of. Your staff never made me feel uncomfortable or like I was anything less. They knew when to let me be because I am extremely independent and they knew exactly when to help without even being asked. They were gracious, kind, and completely professional! I’ve already told many friends and family about the exceptional time we had at this beautiful resort and I’m sure a few will be visiting in the near future. I hope to come back again in my travels sooner than later! Read less

My wife and celebrated our second honeymoon at The Standard Maldives and loved the visit. The whole Standard team is with you when land in Malé and almost until you leave. Though there may be more prestigious places to stay in the Maldives, The Standard leans into the fun vibe and can’t be beat on service. Friendly and helpful staff are available and offer to make you stay as fun as possible. Our dedicated host, Zainu, helped come up with events for our honeymoon I hadn’t even thought of and was very much like a personal concierge who helped us get maximum enjoyment out of the week. We chose an over-water room instead of a beach-side villa and it was exactly what we wanted. Steps on the back deck lead to sparkling turquoise waters and some of the best snorkeling anywhere. Even with wind and shoulder-high waves, the water feels safe to navigate anywhere on the island with masks and fins that the hotel provides. Pro tip: pick and ocean side room for more privacy. For families, there is a kids playground and games throughout the hotel for kids and adults alike. Multiple events throughout the day make the .5 mile island seem larger than it is and it you can also charter dive and other trips. On our exit back to Malé we actually visited two other nearby islands as our seaplane searched for a good place to land. This only confirmed The Standard’s staff as the friendliest and most attentive. Would definitely recommend as a spot to try if visiting the Maldives. Read less

Really enjoyed the stay specially it was our first trip to maldives but definitely will not be the last. It was a good experience that we will always remember. Staff were always welcoming and supportive. Food was really amazing. Housekeeping was always to expectations. Entertainment was one of a kind. I would recommend this resort to any person looking for relaxation and enjoyment. We would like to give special thanks to our host Mr. Paula for his time and efforts he spent with us turning our experience as one of a kind and would not be forgotten. Read less