Baros Maldives

We’ve just returned from an amazing 14-night stay in the Baros Residence, and it truly couldn’t have been better. A very big thank you to our butler Saeed who took such great care of us throughout our stay, and Elbo from housekeeping kept our villa spotless every day. A mention to Shimla at Lime, whose warm welcome each morning really made our days start beautifully. We had a brilliant time big game fishing, and the food in every restaurant was fantastic. All the staff were so friendly and genuine, which made the experience even more special. The spa treatments were wonderfully relaxing after the long flight. Baros is pure paradise, and we can’t wait to return.

We had our honeymoon trip in Baros Maldives for 3 days, a short getaway but such amazing experience. We stayed at the beach villa and it was incredible, when we entered the room we surprised by the decoration on our bed they specially made for honeymooners. The room was clean with modern touches and island lifestyle. Thank you for the housekeeping staff , we cant remember the name , for always took a good care of our room cleanliness. The island itself is beautiful. Perfect for couples seeking for relaxation, exploration and lot of good food and drink! Our trip was made special by the staffs in the island , we’re treated both as a guest but also as a friend- a unique mix which we rarely find. But still they engaged with the guests in very professional way. All the staffs were amazing but we would like to highlight few names that gave us extraordinary experience during our stay - Jameel that helped us for the reservation, Nasym from the front office and Sita for their friendliness and their support to make our honeymoon memorable. - Sujata ,she always ready to lend a helping hand at anytime. She makes our trip perfect because at anytime she will make sure we dont have any complain both in the room and restaurants. Her friendliness is a special memory that we will always remember - Irfan and Farid from the Cayenne restaurant, both of them were great and fun. They had recommendations ready for us at all time. They are extremely friendly , whenever they see us around they would come and say hi. - Alson from the Lime restaurant. We see him during our breakfast and our last dinner in the island, he is friendly and always offering help to the guests. There was another guy from the restaurant which we cant remember the name that helps us a lot. - Azwad from the Lighthouse. He is a well experienced waiter, he knows his job very well. Professional and friendly at the same time. Our favorite part of the dinner was when he served the flambé dessert in front of us. So stunning!

We had another amazing stay on Baros. Everyone is so welcoming and the food and snorkelling brilliant, We really enjoy the lobster bisque at the Lighthouse restaurant. We actually saw Finny the shark without a dorsal fin several times this time, Saeed always makes sure our stay goes smoothly and is always smiling. We are looking forward to returning in January.

I stayed at Baros with my mom for a few days. I don’t usually write reviews but I wanted to say thank you to a few people there. Alson from the restaurant was very nice. He told me to try the waffle and it was surprisingly good. He also give us delicious ice cream.He always checked on us in a friendly way. Shimla, the girl at the restaurant entrance, was also very sweet. One night she brought us to see the baby sharks. My mom was really happy about that. Our butler Saeed prepared a flower bubble bath for me on the last day. It was a surprise and I really appreciated it. We also went snorkeling. The guide (the same person who does the nature walk, sorry I forgot the name) was patient and answered my questions about the weather and eagle rays. He also took some nice photos for us. Overall the island is quiet and relaxing, and the staff made our stay feel warm.

I booked our stay at Baros about 300 days in advance—part of my habit of planning adventures that my wife and I can look forward to, especially when life’s ups and downs make a future “recharge” feel essential. For context, we’re equally comfortable spoiling ourselves in a luxurious hideaway or roughing it in far less pleasant circumstances in third-world cesspools, so our impressions come from a broad base of travel experience. With that said, I can summarize our stay in one word: brilliant. I arrived with high expectations, but Baros exceeded them in every way. We stayed in an overwater villa that was clean, comfortable, beautifully appointed, and simply delightful. Room service was excellent. The view from our deck was stunning, and I could easily access the reef—blacktip reef sharks and the occasional manta ray included among the welcome visitors. The bathroom was spacious, and the tub more than accommodated a “bain pour deux.” The bed was wonderfully comfortable—and further comments would make Harry Flashman blush. Dining: Meals were delicious across the board, with generous portions and excellent service. Our routine mirrored how we eat at home: early breakfast, late afternoon dinner, and no lunch. Breakfast included a buffet with an à la carte main dish, while dinner was fully à la carte. We dined at Lime, Cayenne, and the bar, though we skipped the Lighthouse. The Seafood Market buffet at Cayenne was so good—and so bountiful—that we couldn’t sleep afterward, a testament to both the quality of the food and our own overindulgence. Activities: Snorkeling gear was in good condition. I completed a dive on the house reef and found the dive shop to be safety-conscious, flexible, and reasonably priced. (My dives are limited to 15m for personal reasons—irrelevant here except to note that I wish I could have done more; the location certainly warrants it.) Logistics: The hotel’s hospitality extended seamlessly beyond the resort. We were met at the airport on arrival—very helpful after a long journey. The speedboat transfer was quick, comfortable, and staffed by a friendly crew. Upon departure, Baros arranged assistance that helped us move through check-in and security smoothly, which we greatly appreciated. Final Thoughts: The Maldives as a whole has been a terrific experience for us—yes, we were spoiled, and yes, we loved it. For anyone planning a visit, I recommend reading a bit about the islands’ history, including the transition from Buddhism to Islam and the interplay between foreign hotel groups and locally developed properties. As a Buddhist myself, I have no stake in the matter; I simply found it interesting context. All in all, our stay was exceptional. And yes—I’m already planning our return. Addendum: I should also mention that I’ve intentionally avoided listing the names of specific staff members who made our stay so exceptional. This is out of respect for their privacy. That said, the entire team left us with a deeply positive and lasting impression.