Dusit Thani Maldives

We had a fabulous stay at the hotel. The staff are warm, considerate, and very friendly. Our butler Danil was always helpful making sure we had the best balance of activity and rest. Haneef at the sand bar was so considerate always making the best mocktails for my niece. We also loved the Hanifaru Bay Manta Ray excursion, this truly was a one in a lifetime experience. Thanks to all for a wonderful time.

The scenery was fantastic. We saw a variety of fish on the house reef, including nurse sharks, octopuses, sea turtles, blacktip reef sharks, moray eels, and skipjack tuna. We also had manta rays and whale sharks on call, which was amazing to see up close. Our butler was kind and gentlemanly. Housekeeping was thorough and they came to check on us about four times a day. The food at Benjarong was spicy, so it's best not to say you're good with spicy food. At breakfast, the person who made the pancakes at The Market made manta ray and sea turtle pancakes, which was great. All the bar staff were very kind, and we went to the bar every day. Happy hour was half price, which was very reasonable.

We have just returned from an unforgettable 14-night stay at Dusit Thani Maldives, and all we can say is... wow! As a family of four with two teenage boys, we couldn't have chosen a better resort for our holiday. We booked two Beach Villas in All incl. dine around and it turned out to be the perfect choice. The villas offer direct access to the beach, and the views are simply spectacular. What we loved most was the privacy:we could enjoy our own peaceful space without compromising the incredible ocean views or the convenience of stepping straight onto the beach, ready for snorkelling. Each villa has a spacious terrace, a lovely hammock to relax in, and private sun loungers with an umbrella, making it the perfect place to unwind. From the moment we arrived in Malé, everything was flawlessly organised. A member of the Dusit Thani team was waiting to greet us, and after a short stay in their beautiful lounge, we boarded our seaplane. The island itself is simply stunning. Surrounded by a magnificent 360-degree house reef, very vibrant and full of marine life, making snorkeling an unforgettable experience every single day. Diving was also an incredible experience, seeing mantas and sharks & turtles. Thank you to the dive team. What really sets Dusit Thani apart is its people. Every member of staff was genuinely warm, attentive, and always happy to help. A special thank you goes to our butler, Naan, who looked after us throughout our stay with such kindness, professionalism, and attention to detail. He made everything effortless and ensured our holiday was perfect from beginning to end. We would also like to thank the wonderful restaurant teams. Ravisja ( I hope I spell it right) at Sea Grill welcomed us with such warmth and genuine kindness. The Benjarong served some of the best Thai food we've ever tasted. Thank you James , as lovers of Thai cuisine, we can honestly say it's going to be very hard to find Thai food back home that lives up to that standard! :) We also thoroughly enjoyed Sala, which offers a fantastic selection of creative and delicious vegan dishes, Thank you to Amila. A special mention also goes to the General Manager, whose presence throughout our stay did not go unnoticed. He was always around during breakfast and made a point of greeting guests during dinner, ensuring everyone was enjoying their stay. It's a wonderful touch that reflects the level of care and attention throughout the resort. Thank you as well for organising the return back to Male during the most horrible weather condition. Every aspect of our holiday exceeded our expectations. From the accommodation and outstanding service to the reef, exceptional dining, and relaxed atmosphere, Dusit Thani Maldives delivered an experience we will never forget. Tip: If you're deciding to stay at a Beach Villa I would suggest from number 101 to 112, Our was 105 &104 and they are on the most beautiful part of the island where the beach has the widest side, plus you are closer to the big pool as well ;) Thank you to the entire Dusit Thani team for making our family holiday so special.

Booking Process We booked through Purely Maldives - so easy to deal with and the icing on the cake was the negotiated upgrade to the overwater villa. Their advice navigating the tricky implications of the Middle East conflict was honest and open and really helped our decision making. Travel Logistics Our transfer through Abu Dhabi was easy and there were no significant delays. Male airport has been transformed since our last Maldives visit and the Dusit lounge was a tonic after a long flight although we only spent about 45 mins there. The on the ground support was welcome, and facilitated a speedy and fun seaplane transit to the resort. Completing the ‘arrival’ paperwork in the lounge was a great use of time. Etihad were good to fly with - although flights were full and the G&Ts were slow to flow they were professional and comfortable. Absolutely no complaints. Resort Wow. Relaxed luxury. We totally loved the vibe - the bicycles, the friendly staff, the food, drinks, the AI package, the look and feel of the island. Nothing could have been improved. and we had perfect weather. All contributed to a total and welcome decompression for us. The dive centre was superb - although we didn’t dive, they were super helpful and knowledgeable. Very professionally run. Our efficient butler was there when we needed him - we made dinner reservations through him and he organised a replacement bulb in our pool lighting. The bar staff at the Sand Bar and the Sala Bar went above and beyond - incredible cocktails, smoothies and always a big smile! Accommodation We were so lucky to have an overwater villa that we requested (500s). well equipped, comfortable, private, very quiet aircon! Access to the reef was very easy and we loved our deck and private pool. Food We ate almost exclusively at Benjarong and the Sea Grill. We only had one breakfast at the buffet - snorkelling always had a greater pull for us and we enjoyed a relaxed and delicious Sea Grill lunch every day at the Sand Bar. We enjoyed the Maldivian evening at the Market which was enjoyable, but the food, wine and service at the other restaurants were in a different league. We’re so pleased we chose the AI package - mealtimes were so easy. Reef I think on balance the reef access was the easiest of all resorts we have been to - literally down the steps from our villa into a coral garden. And although the variety might not have been as diverse as some, we were lucky to have some superb octopus and eagle ray encounters. We saw a turtle and a shark daily, but they weren’t as prolific as some resorts. A real highlight is obviously the proximity to Hanifaru bay - the Manta On Call service worked really well and the dive centre called us on our second day and suggested we didn’t want to miss that morning’s trip - we must have swam with at least 50 - a memorable and mesmerising trip. We snorkelled at least 4 hours a day and never tired of the incredible underwater world. In summary, it was one of the most relaxed holidays we have been on. I would say we would return in a heartbeat, but there are many other islands to tempt us - but it will be very difficult to top Dusit Thani.

We had an awesome experience from service to food. Water activities staff were also amazing especially Shaifuu.