OUTRIGGER Maldives Maafushivaru Resort

We had a fantastic few days on the island with my husband. Thank you to our housekeeper, Moosa. He answered our questions every day, helped with spa appointments, and took us to the infirmary when my husband needed to go. Our English was not very good, and we were also given meticulous communication and service. The restaurant on the island was delicious, while the sunset pool water house was very good

I have recently returned from Outrigger and all I can say is Wow! What a truly beautiful island. I have visited the Maldives several times, but this was by far the prettiest island. It is very small, but perfectly formed. The beaches are stunning and the sand is like icing sugar. The colours of the water are magnificent, and the standards are impeccable. For such a small island there are plenty of dining options. No less than 5 restaurants, all serving delicious food. We stayed on the dine around all inclusive, and the food just keeps coming and coming. Breakfast is plentiful and has lots of choice. Lunch is a la carte and the menu is never ending, with various specials served each day, you will never get bored. For dinner you have the choice of the buffet restaurant, or 3 a la carte restaurants. All were wonderful. Our island host, Naaif, had already pre-booked all our restaurants for us upon our arrival (These could obviously be changed if not suitable) So we got to experience everything within our stay without any worry. Naaif was always on hand for any queries or questions, and we actually joked at one point how we thought he had us tagged, as every time we had a question, he seemed to appear by magic! The staff at the pool bar were incredible at helping with sun loungers and towels, and always on hand to get you drinks, and we never had an empty glass. Snorkelling at outrigger was wonderful. The weather was a little bit hit and miss when we visited, so we didn't quite manage to swim out to the reef at the end of the water villa jetty, but the ocean just off the main jetty and beach was teaming with fish. We stayed in an over water villa with jacuzzi and it was perfect! it was spotlessly clean when we arrived and stayed that way. Although again the cleaning staff were like magicians, as you never actually seen them come or go. There were a few lovely little touches in the room upon arrival, and the minibar was a treat and never seemed to empty. (Again magic) I would absolutely recommend this island 100% but do be aware that it is very quiet. Sometimes we were literally the only people in the bar. We didn't mind this, but its something to be aware of.

For our 15th anniversary, we made the prudent decision to stay at Outrigger Hotel in the Maldives. Having previously stayed at W Maldives 12 years ago, I had high expectations for Outrigger Maldives. While the overall design may not be as contemporary as W Maldives, the hotel provided an exceptional five-star experience, including a delightful dining experience with sea views, snorkeling opportunities, and a pristine white sand beach. We participated in the highly recommended “Nurse Sharks Quest” excursion. The exceptional staff played a pivotal role in making our trip unforgettable. The Russian manager, Dmitrii, and the Nepalese dining staff, Joy, demonstrated remarkable patience and provided exceptional service throughout our five-day stay. Deeply grateful to meet them. I highly recommended Outrigger Hotel to anyone seeking an unforgettable experience in the Maldives. :)

We went for a 8-night trip with you. unbelievable trip — the food, the accommodation, and the staff. From start to finish,was flawless. I would like to give special recognition to Victoria. She went above and beyond every single day and made us feel that nothing was ever too much. She did all she could to make this trip stand out for us. We travel four times a year to hotels worldwide, and this has by far been the best experience, made special by Victoria. Additionally, Naiff provided outstanding service. He was so attentive, professional, and kind. Everything he did was perfect, and his service was world-class.

We came at a time with bad weather. We stayed at the ocean villa with hot tub but is extremely windy. You cannot go snorkeling even there is direct access to the ocean from the room so it is a total waste. The dive centre cancelled excursions due to the weather and therefore, there is nothing to do. They could only inform you in the morning of the same day. The island is small with little activities. The golf course is for kids (a joke really). If the weather is bad when you came, it is basically a waste of time and money to visit this place. On the plus side, the manager of the room is good but there is not much he can do. The alcoholic drinks of this hotel (cocktails) are not v good. Food is ok but lacks variety. Massage waiting room has no air con but the place you get massage has good air con. There is a jetty where you can snorkel but is not v close to the villa. The fish variety is ok but not great. There are many dead corals surrounded this hotel. I think how much you pay for a hotel does come with value proportionally to the cost.