Baros Maldives

We travelled to Baros after spending 10 days travelling around Sri Lanka. Baros was our pick of the Maldivian Islands due to its exclusivity and not to put too fine a point on it, a promise of pure luxury. We were not disappointed. The resort's water taxi was ready to whisk us off to Baros immediately we exited the airport and after a short trip of 20 minutes we arrived to be greeted by our butler for the duration of our stay, Sujata. Sujata firstly asked if we would like to have a quick guide around the island before going to our accommodation which we decided to do. Baros is very small and it took only 10-15 minutes to walk through the grounds and to become familiar with the pathways, restaurants etc. Our accommodation comprised of a bungalow just off a secluded part of the beach. It was perfect with all we needed and more indoors with the extra luxury of Aqua di Parma products. Outdoors there was a decking area with loungers and a table and chairs. A small plunge pool on the deck led down to another two loungers then finally a step down on to the beach and a pontoon with more loungers (shared with the bungalow next door). It was perfectly serene with tropical plants each side of us providing total privacy. After settling in we were taken to the sailing area to be fitted with our snorkelling masks and flippers. Life jackets were already supplied in the bungalow. Sujata had kindly booked our first meal at the Cayenne restaurant, one of three on the island. On the following days Sujata just asked where and what time we would like to eat and she did all the booking for us. As well as the Cayenne there is the Limes where breakfast is served as well as dinner and the Lighthouse which is the resort's flagship restaurant. All three restaurants were really top class and would not be out of place as high end venues in London. Simply the best food and menu choices we have come across in a long time. As we were only on Baros for five days we opted just to chill rather than take advantage of the many activities on offer from Snorkelling tours, diving, boat trips and more. I did have a reason to celebrate a birthday when on the island and Sujata laid on two lovely surprises for us. Breakfast or I should say a banquet was delivered to our bungalow complete with linen tablecloth and napkins and every choice of breakfast food one can think of. The waiter even produced a large posy of red roses and birthday card from the staff. It was amazing and it did not end there as when we returned from our evening meal that night champagne was on ice and a chocolate truffle birthday cake all duly iced with a congratulatory message. I was so overwhelmed and immensely thankful to Sujata and her team in making the day so special. We had the best of times on Baros and have to give Sujata a special mention as she definitely made our stay so memorable. In fact all the staff from the waiters, bar staff, groundsmen and women were just so polite, happy and helpful. Even the exuberance of the resort Sommelier was unforgettable. All in all it was a million miles away from our busy lives at home and we could not have picked anywhere better to relax after our tour of Sri Lanka nor anywhere better to celebrate. Thank you Baros. You are amazing and we really hope that one day we can return to visit your beautiful island. Dorothy and Michael.

Baros is full of charm: the magical setting with its mature gardens.. the delicious food … the wonderful house reef… the very comfortable villas and of course the fabulous staff who provide impeccable service. There are too many to mention here but huge thanks to Sujata who looked after us all beautifully once again. Wonderful diving experiences with Ambra and her brilliant team: turtle watching with Ahmed, finding a Manta with Ali and lots of fun diving and fishing with Shuga. We loved the incredible food cooked by chef LJ and his team. The waiting staff are so attentive: the Lime team and Totto at the Lighthouse restaurant and Hardy with a warm welcome and always a smile. Fabulous New Year’s Eve celebration; the attention to detail and care taken was very apparent. Thank you Baros!

Definitely recommended! We had a great time at Baros; great food, amazing service and wonderful nature; swimming with baby sharks and all the beatiful tropical fish is stunning. All the staff is absolutely great, with a special mention to Sujata, who assisted us in everything and made us feel super comfortable.

One of the most amazing experiences. The service was unparalleled. We traveled as a family and they took care of all our needs, even needs we didn't know we had. They paid attention to each detail, not to mention helped us feel right at home and the experience, food everything was amazing!! Will be back in December 2026!

We had a wonderful experience at Baros. The island is incredibly cozy and quiet, ideally located with easy speedboat access from MLE. The snorkeling is top-notch; the house reef is very accessible and the water is crystal clear. We saw an abundance of marine life, including sharks, turtles, and rays, among vibrant reefs. The dining was excellent, paired with a truly romantic atmosphere. Service across the island was exceptional—special thanks to our butler, Bonan, for her warm welcome and meticulous care throughout our stay.