Maradiva Villas Resort & Spa

We have just returned from 10 days at Maradiva Villas and we celebrated our Golden Wedding Anniversary while we were there. We stayed in Villa 502, which was beachfront, quiet and private, with lots of space inside and out. It was cleaned efficiently every day by Shenaaz and Babita (Thankyou, Babita for the lesson in Creole!). The breakfast at the Coast 2 Coast restaurant was fantastic - especially the crepes! The evening meal at the Coast to Coast was very good also, although there was a limited choice for those on half board without paying a supplement. Special thanks go to Ruchika, who greeted us every time with a winning smile, and also to all the restaurant staff, but especially Iwin, whose service was exceptional. We had one meal at Cilantro Indian restaurant, which was also very good. We had a lovely meal on the night of our anniversary under a Raj tent on the beach too. We also had a couples back massage at the spa, which was superb - many thanks to Razia and Nima. The pool, sauna, steam room etc. can be used for free at any time and were very good and we were always on our own, whenever we used the facilities. The beach is lovely, with plenty of sunbeds well spaced out. We appreciated the little treats brought to us occasionally by Bradley. Swimming in the sea is a bit difficult, owing to the shallow depth and the coral, but the infinity pool was really good and never busy. The gardens, trees and flowers are beautiful and the whole place is so quiet. We sometimes called for a buggy to take us between the villa and the restaurant, especially at night, because the pathway lighting is not as good as perhaps it should be and the drivers are very efficient. Special thanks to Ritish! The staff at Maradiva are brilliant, so friendly and helpful. A beautiful place to stay for peace, quiet and relaxation. Thankyou to all at Maradiva Villas for making our Golden Wedding Anniversary holiday so special.

We were looking for an escape and some winter sunshine after a stressful year. When we arrived we were introduced to Nadia. What a breath of fresh air this girl is! She is so witty and had an answer to all my husband’s banter. Well done you Nadia!!’ Our luxury beach front villa was everything we wanted it to be. Private, quiet, yet almost on the beach. What a delight it was opening our curtains every morning to see the view of the ocean. Unfortunately the weather wasn’t as good as we had hoped but this did not detract from the the amazing holiday we had here. I particularly couldn’t get over how we could walk around the resort at night and not meet anyone. Sometimes it felt as if we were the only people there. Which was exactly what we were looking for. Beach umbrellas and beds are so spaced out that you have quietness here too. I loved having our lunch delivered to our beds. The staff are very attentive on the beach and frequently bring you a cool drink. We loved sitting at the beach bar and were well attended by Neal. We even sat there under umbrellas as the rain poured down! It is never cold! I especially enjoyed the fresh lime juice Neal would bring me as I tried not to drink cocktails all day!! The restaurant is beautiful and one you can dress up for. Although there were people in jeans too. Our favourite was the Indian. There were so many dishes I wanted to try. I can’t remember the managers name, sorry, but he is very attentive and makes you feel special. I must mention Ritish, he was driving the buggy one night to take us back to the villa and we got talking. There are a couple of Rolls Royces you can hire to tour or go for a picnic in. He is one of the drivers. My husband was really interested in the ghost. Ritish asked if he wanted to see it, so off we went and had a viewing. He went that extra mile to make our stay memorable. Another person we have to mention is Kenny, he helped us with trips and organised taxis etc. Nothing was too much trouble. An enormous thank you must go to Krishna. Thank you so very much for making our last day just wonderful. It was quite unexpected and greatly appreciated!

I travelled to this resort with my youngest daughter and her 3 teenage children. We booked 2 villas close to the seaside which could be connected together. Each villa had very comfortable beds which were made up by pleasant, courteous staff every day. The shower and toilet room was large and clean with a built in wardrobe close by. There was an outside shower surrounded by high walls. Only one fruit bowl was replenished every day by the cleaning staff. You can order meals to be delivered to your villa. The small swimming pool and the surrounding gardens were cleaned up most days. It was a short walk to the beach were staff manning a small hut were very keen to help you relax and lay on simple facilities. As an octogenarian I used these facilities in the afternoon and then chair and table were laid out for me inn the shade and a soft drink was delivered to me. Hear with binoculars I saw dolphins and a few birds. In the afternoon a member of staff must have walked the beach from the main restaurant offering residents a small treat, His walk ended opposite our villas. One day he had almost a plate full of fruit cubes on a skewer. He told me to take a handful so I asked if he could surprise my family and take a skewer to each person in the villas as a surprise. He did and came back smiling because my family were so surprised for his offer and his politeness. I offer thanks to the beach staff. There are several restaurants but book a meal a day in advance at all but the main one Coast2coast. In the main restaurant the food is excellent and there is a wide range of choices. At the buffet breakfast cooked eggs and crepes can be ordered and delivered to your table. For lunch and dinner you are met at the main restaurant entrance and taken to a table of your choice. Sometimes the meal is a la carte and sometimes it is a buffet both with a wide choice. You can order a buggy to take you to and from any of the facilities but we preferred to walk. There is one problem the lights in then evenings tend to illuminate the trees so the paths are in the dark. I stumbled into low undulations in the path due to the bad lighting. If you go to reception you can arrange all sorts of activities most of which are outside the resort but these obviously incur extra charges. The resort is ideal for families, honeymooners or those that want a luxurious, relaxing holiday.

Hotel Maradiva is one of the best hotels we've ever been. The villas are very clean. You have a lot of space, the private pool is wonderful. Our favourite restaurant was coast2coast - the food was really excellent quality. The beach is very nice because you habe a lot of space in between. The stuff is great - they are really taking care of all your wishes. I hope we will come back as soon as possible. Thanks to Maradiva for your wonderful honeymoon!

Private villa with pool, spacious and very quiet Very clean and well maintained Never feel overcrowded Food was ok ( but would personally prefer a buffet rather than 'a la carte') Good staff Amazing stay and will definitely recommend to others