Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru

Beautiful resort nestled on a tiny island in the Indian Ocean surrounded by emerald green waters. The location was topped by excellent service and hospitality. Our guest coordinator Fatima went an extra mile to look after us and plan our activities which made our experience much more pleasant and memorable.

One of the most memorable trip experiences we had, happened here. The hotel setting surrounded by a magical emerald color lagoon, the sun and white beaches and the coral reef with its flora and fauna. The people we traveled with and those new friends we found. And most importantly, the staff’s immaculate service and attention to details and friendly disposition. Thanks to Elias for being the GM of a great island hotel. Thanks to Mr. Waheed and his staff, Allath and Fatima for their guidance of how to take advantage of the resort facilities and the area, always helpful! Mr. David, Zendie, for their engaging personalities and interesting conversations. Dr. Sharma for his excellent yoga insights. Alex for his knowledge of coral and marine biology and the efforts to keep them growing. Mr. Prosanta for his Maldivian cooking lesson and the rest of the cooking staff, impeccable presentation of the food with vibrant colors and flavors. Thanks to Fipit, Ahmed, Shyrin, Nazin, and the numerous staff that tended our stay, with grace and a smile. Thanks to the housekeeping personnel for rooms 37 and 42 for the daily surprises they brought to our lives with their care.

Small and charming island, 25 min boat ride from Male. The staff are very polite and the resort host, Fatima, was especially helpful and professional. Villas need renovation. The Japanese restaurant is excellent but the main restaurant Saffron is quite mediocre and well bellow what you would expect from a 5 star resort. We were on a full board meal plan, yet there is significant surcharge for HB/FB guests on around 60-70% of the menu items (essentially everything except chicken and veggie meals) which was disappointing and not clearly justified. This significantely reduces the value of the mealplan and feels misleading.

We had a fantastic time at Banyan tree vabbinfaru, so rejuvenating and beautiful. Fatima looked after us incredibly well, always available to answer questions and she offered plenty of suggestions for things that could make each day of our stay even more special. Thank you!

A truly wonderful experience. From the outset of the way we were brought to the resort, to the wonderful welcome from Guest relations manager Fatima who made us feel as if we were being welcomed home, to the tranquility of the resort and overall quality of the operations! A really beautiful and well-run property that puts its guest first, and where you can truly tell that the employees are happy (which in turn translates into top service for the guests!). Looking forward to our next trip in 2026 which we have already booked!