OUTRIGGER Maldives Maafushivaru Resort

Our stay at Outrigger Maldives was absolute paradise from start to finish – with a serious warning: bring clothes one size up for the journey home, because the food is exceptional and there is a lot of it! Every meal was a joy, and we genuinely looked forward to every bite. From the moment we arrived in the Maldives, the hotel staff took complete care of us. They handled our left luggage, checked us in, and on our return journey even escorted us right through to security. That level of seamless service set the tone for the entire stay – relaxed, polished, and completely stress-free. A huge thank you to our butler, Jinah, who was absolutely 10/10. He took care of everything with calm efficiency all our restaurant bookings, our sunset cruise, and any requests we had. Everything was organised perfectly and with a genuine smile. We especially loved Koto – both for a delicious à la carte dinner and for the Teppanyaki experience, which was fun, interactive, and full of flavour. The buffet at both breakfast and dinner was gargantuan, varied, and consistently high quality! You are truly spoiled for choice. We also enjoyed some snorkelling just off the beach and the sunset cruise, which was a magical way to experience the beauty of the Maldives. Our overwater villa (Room 220) was everything we dreamed of spacious, private, and beautifully designed, complete with a hot tub and uninterrupted views over the turquoise water. It really doesn’t get better than that. There is a lovely gentleman working by the pool named Shinaz . This man is so diligent and hardworking. He was constantly on the move, making sure everyone had what they needed and always took our drink orders with a smile. Towards the end of our stay, he already knew what we wanted and would simply bring them over – just brilliant. All the staff here work incredibly hard, and what really stood out is how they all know your name and genuinely want you to have a lovely time. A special mention to Joy, who was always smiling and full of warmth – she recommended several drinks for us to try and made every interaction such a pleasure. We also have to mention the wonderful gentleman at Koffee and Chill, Aminal – be careful, this man will fatten you up if you’re not careful! He kept our table stocked with an endless supply of desserts and ice creams – my husband was very happy indeed! The spa is small but perfectly formed – we had a lovely deep tissue massage. I also really enjoyed the sound healing class, which was a wonderful opportunity to just let go and relax. We would wholeheartedly recommend this resort to anyone visiting the Maldives – it truly exceeded all expectations. Thank you so much for making our honeymoon so special.

One of the best places that we have stayed - simply brilliant - we stayed in a beach in with pool which integrated privacy and easy access to the beach an sea where we could snorkel - Villa 106 - it was the best. Spacious and well presented and the level of service and friendliness was second to none. A very luxurious and exclusive feel to the island. Naiff looked after us professionally with a personal touch - such dedication to ensuring guests have a good time.

A wonderful place and superb staff. Rarely do you find a resort that is so well run and beautifully maintained. We never once got to see the vast amount of moving parts that enables this resort to deliver the dream holiday that we desired and was delivered on every level. We used the spa and diving facilities as well as the a la carte restaurants. All were 10/10. We have left with extraordinary memories. Would rate this resort higher if we could.

An exceptional resort that will stay with us for a long time. The Island is beautiful and extremely well maintained by ground staff. The house reef is full of an abundance of marine life, as are the areas underneath the villa. We snorkelled day and into the early hours of the evening. The overwater pool villas are beautifully finished with a large floor plan. The deck area is the perfect balance of sun and shade. As most reviews have highlighted, it's the attentive staff that take this resort to the next level. Warm smiles, genuine service and no stone left unturned. Thank you to Jinah our butler, a true gentleman and extremely prompt with our requests. I must also mention Joy, Sashi, Muflih, Imadah and Chef Charminda and his team. Your service was impeccable. The food, especially the Maldivian curries were delicious, fresh and authentic. The food at this resort is varied daily and of very high quality. We ate at the Japanese restaurant which was delicious too. In all honesty, we were just as happy at the nightly dinner buffet, the food constantly changing and brilliant service. Also, a shout out to Chloe the Marine Biologist whose presentation on Manta Rays and Reef sharks was especially informative. Chloe also had time to chat when we seen her around the resort. Lastly, Zayan and Sabe who took us on our turtle and snorkelling excursion, great fun and very educational. I researched many resorts prior to booking, lm so very pleased we chose Outrigger for our stay. Dont hesitate, book this resort. A credit to management, the resort is a very well oiled machine with heart. We will return. Terry & Chris - Melb, Australia

We stayed here in 2016, it was a very good island, we decided to return this year. It has had a lot of changes that really add to this resort. The restaurants and the food on offer are first class and cater for all world tastes. The island is really clean and well run, with cleaned sandy beaches, great diving and boat trips.