One&Only Reethi Rah

What a dream vacation — truly a special, unforgettable experience. I loved every minute here and honestly couldn’t have imagined a better stay. From the moment I landed, everything was seamless. I was greeted the second I exited customs, escorted directly to the yacht, and on the island within an hour. The welcome at O&O was warm and genuine — staff waiting, smiles everywhere, and my villa host giving me a full tour before taking me to the villa. The island itself is pristine and stunning, with lush greenery and an incredible sense of privacy. You rarely see other villas, which makes the whole experience feel intimate and exclusive. The only drawback was the presence of mini CAT bulldozers due to maintenance on certain villas; the sight of heavy machinery did detract from the ambiance at times. Ideally, this should be limited to very early morning or late evening when guests aren’t out enjoying the island. The service, however, is exceptional. Professional, polished, warm, and heartfelt — especially the Maldivian staff who added something truly special. My villa host, Hameed, was phenomenal: always available, prompt, and attentive, and he made my stay unforgettable. Rose’s unpacking service was wonderful, and housekeeping and turndown were consistently excellent. Buggy service was prompt but could be slow at times during peak periods. In villa dining was great as well. You could tell that the staff at O&O take a lot of pride in their jobs and in the resort. I really felt this consistently. I also truly loved the hands over heart greeting that EVERY SINGLE STAFF MEMBER addressed me with. It was extremely heartwarming, and I felt seen, and valued as a guest. I stayed in Grand Water Villa #154, and it was gorgeous. Spacious, immaculate, beautifully designed — even the standard water villas are stunning. I loved the closet and vanity layout and the incredible bathtub overlooking the Indian Ocean. Absolutely breathtaking. The Grand Water Villas also come with a jacuzzi and a large pool; on rainy days the jacuzzi was pure heaven. And the ladder leads straight into the most magical lagoon. The dining is fantastic, especially breakfast — truly outstanding. The selection of cuisines across the buffet and à la carte menu makes it a dream. Service in the morning is warm, welcoming, and attentive. Tapasake was another highlight; the sushi was among the best I’ve ever had, and the restaurant itself is visually stunning. The main pool area beside Reethi restaurant is gorgeous, with the long infinity pool and then the other pool under the trees. Visually stunning. Lifeguards were always present, and helpful. Pool service was excellent. With regards to the activities, I did not really explore any of them. However, I did do the photoshoot, and while the photos were edited very well, I think the photographer could be better at guiding his subject into poses, and give better creative direction. I've done a lot of photoshoots around the world, and this one was not as well done as others. Still, very happy with the photos! Larissa, the resort manager, was also present throughout the stay, greeting guests and making sure everything felt personal and well looked after. Everything was fabulous. Overall I cannot wait to return!

Our vacation at One&Only Reethi Rah was, without exaggeration, absolutely wonderful. From the very first moment on the island until the day we left, everything was flawless: the attention to detail, the care of the staff, the peace, the beauty of the place, and the feeling that each day was created especially for us. The staff is exceptional – warm, professional, present without being intrusive. We felt genuine hospitality at every step and a true desire to make our stay perfect. The atmosphere of the island is unique: elegance, refinement, and breathtaking natural beauty. Our villa was superb — clean, bright, private, and incredibly comfortable, the kind of place that makes you never want to leave. The food was delicious, diverse, and impeccably prepared. It was truly one of our most beautiful vacations — a place where we felt pampered, respected, and completely at peace. We wholeheartedly recommend it and we can’t wait to return! ✨🌴

Where do we start, our stay at the One and Only was absolutely a slice of heaven. The staff were the most accommodating and friendly, they couldn’t have made us feel more welcome. The resort, the facilities, the restaurants were out of this world! A special mention to Eugene- our host- she couldn’t have made our stay any better, Abdul gadhir, Aduham, Faiz and Isha waiters and waitresses were the nicest people and couldn’t of done enough for us. Larissa the general manager and Hussain the Airport manager were the kindest and most accommodating. Nothing was a big ask of them. We truly felt if we had to define paradise it would be our Stay at this resort. The personal touch that each staff member provides is a credit to each and every one of you, we understand why guests returns time and time again. Thank you for helping us celebrate our mums 70th birthday in the most special way! We will certainly will be back!Zara, Natasha, Nicola and Anna Kenny Xxx

We just returned from One&Only Reethi Rah, and we are already missing it more than anything. It’s hard to describe a place that looks like a postcard, every palm tree perfectly placed, every shade of blue somehow brighter than the last. The resort itself is pure luxury, but without ever feeling pretentious. Spacious villas hidden in lush greenery, private beaches that look like they belong only to you, sunsets that make time stop… It is beauty that constantly surprises you, even on the last day. From the moment we arrived, Jan and Larisa made us feel as if we were visiting dear friends rather than checking into a hotel. Every detail was planned with such warmth and care, and thanks to them, our stay truly became unforgettable. The sweetest part of our Reethi Rah story definitely belongs to Lajos — the pastry chef who turned every dessert into a little work of art. Huge thanks to Gato and Toto for turning the ocean into an adventure playground .. snorkeling, exploring, laughing… memories we will keep forever. Kindness and attention of Ksenija and chef Ilija, made every moment even more special — a true feeling of home on a five-star island. And a shout-out to Shippe, who helped us craft souvenirs with our own hands. We left with gifts that carry the sound of waves. O&O Reethi Rah is beautiful, extraordinary, luxurious — but what truly sets it apart are the people who pour their hearts into everything they do. Thank you for spoiling us, surprising us, and making it absolutely impossible to imagine another holiday destination next time.

Spent a week there, very beautiful, well maintained, clean, and overall excellent service. Food and drink very good.