Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru

The island was a paradise and the service as well as everyone working there absolutely exceptional. Special mention to Fatima, Fibit and Ali, thank you for everything! The reef of both Vabinfaru and ihuru were lovely to snorkel on, the food was divine and trips arranged for snorkeling were excellent. Thank you everyone!

We had an absolutely wonderful experience at Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru. From the moment we arrived, we were touched by the kindness and professionalism of the staff. A very special mention goes to our butler Fatima, who was incredibly attentive, always smiling, and genuinely caring throughout our stay. The activities offered are of outstanding quality. The sunset yoga on the platform is a truly magical, timeless moment in a breathtaking natural setting. The spa treatments and massages are excellent. We especially enjoyed the overwater restaurant and swimming pool, which offer stunning views and a very peaceful atmosphere. The sunset cruise was fantastic. Finally, a big thank you for the preservation of the house reef, which is beautifully maintained thanks to the remarkable work of the Marine Lab, allowing guests to enjoy a rich and well-preserved marine life. A truly exceptional resort where every detail is designed to create an unforgettable stay. We leave with wonderful memories and will definitely return.

The banyan tree Vabbinfaru is a „peace of heaven experience „ with warm standard and incredible dining experience! One of the most beautiful designed resort we have ever seen! Charming atmosphere from employees from the beginning! We had stayed there 11 nights and every day was full of attraction organized by certificated staff Every morning Fipit Uma Shyrin Ahmed Gouda greated us with a beautiful smile! Chefs like Rajesh, Prosanta , Aden and Ann always made sure that our plates were full of delicious food! What they organized for Christmas and new year was absolutely amazing The yoga sessions were a real journey guided by Dr. Sharma. We could really deep dive and enjoy meditation. Hassan always paid attention that our villa was clean and full of nice surprises. Okta was the best Host organizing everything we were looking for. You people are making place special and you made it unforgettable to us ! Thank you so much for everything and we are looking forward to see you again Marta and Sandro

This is the fifth time we have decided to spend our holiday on Vabbinfaru – starting our adventure before Christmas until Decembre 26th After the first vacations in other Maldivian resorts until 2015 we came across these two islands of Ihuru and Vabbinfaru in 2016 and the decision to remain loyal to the island of Vabbinfaru is right - from our point of view: After landing at Malé International Airport, you will be brought to the island very quickly by speedboat. Perfect arranged by the Vabbinfaru staff: That's exactly the time when our vacation begins: shoes off and just relax. Actually we were accommodated in Bungalow 44 (Beach Front – sunrise – second time in this bungalow). Its a very nice bungalow on the desired beach section. As all islands, Vabbinfaru struggles a bit with sand erosion, like any other, but it works quite well. The service at Bungalow is excellent, a special thanks to Naseer(!!!): Housekeeping has everything under control – every wish is fulfilled as far as possible. The food on the island leaves nothing to be desired – the new Madi Hiyaa restaurant offers Japanese fusion cuisine to complement the existing restaurants. From our point of view, this addition would not have been necessary and rather to promote the country's typical cuisine more. In addition, you also have the option of taking a shuttle to the sister island “Dhawa Ihuru” and using the services over there like having lunch/dinner, snorkelling, using the SPA.... Whatever you want! A very big thanks and hugs goes to our trusted grill master and cook Rajesh, who recognized us immediately and greeted us very warmly. He has his area very well under control, perfect service and it's nice to be able to talk to him! “Dear Rajesh, it always feels like coming home! – THANKS! The SPA is our personal highlight: We have booked several sessions at once. The selection of treatments is very good, the ambience is simply great and the ladies from the SPA have mastered their craft perfectly. Pure relaxation – thank you! Over Christmas the Banyan Tree team conjures up even more than before: In no time at all, the island is decorated for the festivities without becoming kitschy. It was really fun to celebrate together with guests and also the staff! Everything was perfect and we are looking forward to the next holiday (2026!!!!) in the Maldives on 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.