Niyama Private Islands Maldives

A couple of sentences would never be enough to describe the amazing and truly lovely experience we had at Niyama. From the moment we set foot in the Maldives, we immediately felt the personalized care the resort is known for. Shafeek, our butler, took exceptional care of us—making sure everything we needed was arranged at the perfect time, consistently going above and beyond our expectations, and always being available whenever we reached out. Every single person at Niyama made us feel completely at home. From the team handling our in-villa dining calls, to the waiters and waitresses, to Chef Syed—everyone treated us with genuine warmth and attention. We also had a great time with the activities team who guided us through jet skiing and snorkeling, and of course the coconut master, Imran, who added his own special touch to the experience. Our Beach Villa was astonishing—beautiful, spotless, and perfectly maintained throughout our stay. The view, especially in the morning, was on another level. Having a bicycle for each guest was such a thoughtful detail, making it easy to explore both islands and enjoy the scenery at our own pace. The restaurants were exceptionally clean and of the highest quality, with delicious food and plenty of options to choose from. This was truly one of the best experiences of my life, and I am already looking forward to visiting again.

Our second time here, even better than the first. Will be back. Crystal clear waters, raw beautiful nature, incredibly friendly helpful staff, well - thought activies and excursions, good food and many restaurant & bar options at the resort

We’ve just returned from the most magical honeymoon at Niyama Private Island, and I honestly don’t know where to begin — everything was exceptional from start to finish. ✨ Our Thakuru, Imthy – Simply Outstanding Our Thakuru, Imthy, was fantastic. He was so organised, informative, and always full of brilliant ideas on where to eat and what to do. We booked so many things last minute, and he handled every request effortlessly. He really made our trip feel completely seamless. 💆‍♀️ Spa Bliss A special mention to Ao at the spa — she gave us the best massages we have ever had. Pure heaven. 🍸 The BEST Bar Staff All of the bar staff were honestly the best we’ve ever encountered. They were fun, attentive, and made every drink perfectly. My husband is OBSESSED with spicy margaritas — and they nailed it every time! 🥥 Daily Coconuts & Friendly Smiles Imran brought us fresh coconuts every single day and was always so friendly and sweet. It became one of our favourite small luxuries during the trip. 🐢 Life-changing Turtle Snorkelling We did a private turtle snorkelling tour with Pablo, and it was the most incredible experience of our lives. We saw three turtles up close — absolutely magical. Could not recommend this enough! 🧹 Housekeeping Excellence A huge thank you to Frankie’s cleaning team, who kept our room immaculate every day. Every detail was perfect. 🍽 Incredible Dining & Stunning Resort The entire resort is breathtaking, and the restaurants were incredible. We’re normally unsure about buffet-style dining, but the food here was honestly some of the best we’ve ever had. A must-do is the underwater restaurant SubSix — such a unique and unforgettable experience. 💡 Our Recommendation We highly recommend booking at least half board and adding a drinks package. If you can, going full board is definitely worth it.

The hotel is amazing! The facilities are incredible, and the staff is the best! Special thanks to Shanun, our butler, he was so attentive and thoughtful. Also, the surf/sports team (Kayle, Meret, Sippe from Surf; Felipe from Tennis; and Ema from Scuba) were amazing and made our trip even better! Also, the best restaurant was Tribal: amazing food (made with a lot of love) and super special staff!

I honestly don’t even know where to start, everything about Niyama exceeded our wildest expectations. From the moment we arrived at Male Airport to landing on the island we were greeted by the incredible Thakuru Shanun, who gave us a personal tour and made us feel instantly at home. From that first moment onward, every experience surpassed anything I could have imagined. The service was impeccable anything we needed or wanted Shanun made it happen. All we had to do was ask and everything was booked and ready. We came to Niyama to escape work and stress, and this island along with its amazing team delivered exactly that. The food was exceptional especially at our favourite spot The Nest. Dining in this stunning treetop restaurant, paired with impeccable service from our waiter Mita is an absolute must for anyone visiting. Every aspect of the island was beyond incredible from the underwater restaurant to overwater dining experiences with unforgettable hospitality by our waiter Amila. The live music at night, water sports like jet skiing and glass kayaking and the spa treatments (including the mind-blowing IV infusion!) made every day unforgettable. A special shoutout to the happiest, most contagious smile on the island Imran the singing coconut man. Your energy and positivity made our days brighter thank you my friend, I’ll see you again. Niyama truly exceeded all expectations. This isn’t just a vacation, it’s an experience you need to witness to believe. Shanun you are incredible I’ll see you again. Thank you Niyama for an unforgettable escape. 🙏🏽