The Residence Maldives

We visited The Residence at Falhumaafushi earlier this year and had a wonderful and extended stay due to the Gulf conflict. We had a week in a beach villa which was excellent. Our room service provided by Joynal was second to none and he took care of our every need. This was followed by a week in an over water villa (which became two weeks) which was also wonderful. We found all the staff courteous, friendly and extremely respectful and they all deserve a mention and the service in the dining room and bar were unbelievable, they couldn’t do enough for us!. Food throughout was varied with lots of choice and special requests were taken care of quickly - we loved the food! Reception - a special mention for Yusaf, Assistant Front Office Manager, who was amazing at helping us sort things out during our third week. Madina, and the rest of the staff were excellent too. The Boutique was a special place to visit - Neha’s beautiful smile, knowledge and friendly service resulted in us visiting her regularly. We attended the Cocktail Evening where there was local dancing and Mr Sundaram, the General Manager, made us very welcome. During our stay we needed to visit the Doctor on two occasions and both Doctors thoroughly investigated the problems and sorted things out for us very quickly which was much appreciated. We attended a presentation on the beach by the resident Marine Biologist Jannah who gave an extensive talk on the marine life and the work she was doing preparing a marine centre for the resort. Her ideas to develop a coral farm allowing visitors to participate is commendable, and we look forward to seeing how this progresses on our next visit. Having been involved in the diving industry for many years Jannah’s presentation was one of the most impressive, informative and knowledgeable I have seen. Every question was answered professionally in full and with ease and I am now looking forward to enthusing others about her specialised field. I can only commend you on the calibre of your staff. We spent time with Jannah on a few occasions and it was apparent how passionate she is regarding her work and we learned a lot about the marine environment from her. We especially enjoyed the dolphin cruise where we saw dozens of dolphins swimming freely in their own environment which was quite a moving experience. The snorkelling we did in the lagoon was spectacular - we saw many species of fish, rays and turtles. To sum up this was the most unforgettable holiday we have ever had and cannot wait to return.

We stayed in a stunning ocean-view villa, complete with a bathtub overlooking the sea. The staff were exceptionally friendly and attentive, going above and beyond to ensure our comfort. The villa was spotless, the bed wonderfully comfortable, and all amenities thoughtfully provided—including lifejackets. The pool was pristine and refreshing, perfect for a midday dip. The Beach Bar was ideal for a light lunch between water sports on sunny days, while the Library Bar offered a cozy retreat on windy afternoons with pool, board games, and books. Dining at Falhumaa, the resort’s French restaurant perched on the jetty, was a highlight—delectable cuisine paired with breathtaking views and the chance to watch blacktip reef sharks glide below. Afzal, our host, impressed us with his knowledge and warm hospitality. On the other side of the island, the Beach Club provided lively karaoke nights along with Italian and Chinese dining options. Another unforgettable experience was the Sunset Dolphin Cruise—an absolute must for anyone visiting. Overall, we had a truly wonderful holiday and left with cherished memories.

We had a brilliant and very relaxing time on our honeymoon and this beautiful resort. All the staff are incredible, the service and hospitality is first class. A special mention to the bar staff at the beach bar on Falhumaafushi who were so helpful and friendly. But all the staff in the restaurants and bars are great, the food is lovely particularly at the French style restaurant. Joynal managed our house keeping, he was incredible, he made sure we always had everything we needed and went above and beyond to make the trip special.

We have been to Maldives 6 times, and this resort is best so far. It puts emphasis on details that important for me and my wife (big villa, all inclusive, attentive and helpful staff). The reef is hard to get to (strong currents an long distance), but it's worth it! All inclusive includes unlimited alcohol. And special thanks to Ramesh barista!

Perfect honeymoon holiday despite the cloudy weather during this season (late-May). The crew even surprised us with a floral bath in the tub on our final night.