It was a very wonderful experience, even though the weather was rainy, but the trip was relaxing and calm. The resort is very elegant and beautiful, and Zidane’s service was more than excellent and wonderful. I am thinking of going there again with the children.

Ana amazing location that is simply perfected in so many ways. Expensive but worth it at the end as the experience in such a pristine location are timeless. Amazing staff, Harnie who made all the difference to Stephanie, Raj, and to the whole team specially the Hibachi master Attapon who made it very special for the family. The team was very accommodating and made sure an almost perfect location can provide a dream vacation. Looking forward to going back again and again. And thaks Maurice for the Book about Kihavah, it really is a nice story, and you made a new fan of the group

Our recent stay at the Anantara Kihavah was absolutely fantastic; we stayed at the resort for close to a week, and it was an experience we'll cherish forever. Even our first impressions on arrival were memorable: we were greeted on the pier by the genuinely friendly staff and, under the rhythm beats of the drums, escorted to our host, who took us to our villa, which looked exactly like it was in the pictures! The resort had an exceptional service! The hospitality of the island staff makes you feel welcome and cared for – and we couldn't be happier with our wonderful villa host, Snezhanna! Her punctuality, hospitality, and personality made all our interactions a delightful experience. She took care of everything for us, from planning/arranging surprises to ensuring that even the most minor requests were met promptly and seamlessly for us. Dining on the island is also like no other — each restaurant within the resort offers a unique selection of cuisine (you should try visiting as many of them as possible). The head chef (Joachim) is passionate and is very interested in discovering each guest's preferences. His warm, friendly demeanor and wealth of experiences traveling around the world make him very lovely to talk to! Must-try activities on the island are scuba diving/snorkeling (colorful reefs and wildlife like no other), stargazing (there's a giant telescope, clear sky, and a fantastic guide), and, of course, water sports. Also, in case you get sunburned, there's a doctor on an island who is always there to help you out ;) We also appreciated that this place is very well suited for people who don't speak much English. The staff is straightforward to communicate with, and they try to match you with the right villa host before arrival.

The trip was everything we dreamed it would be - obviously the property and the villa were stunning, but it's really the top notch customer service and high quality food that set this place apart for me. We would definitely return for our next trip to Maldives. Possible considerations: There were tons of children here - this resort is very family friendly. That was not a problem for us, in fact it inspires us to plan to take the kids on a future trip - but worth noting in my opinion.

The overall stay at Anantara Kihavah was a very pleasurable experience. From the food to the personnel, every aspect of the stay was well designed and fine-tuned by the hotel. Special praise goes to our personal caretaker Piyal, who helped us create the perfect holiday. He designed a carefully thought out arrangement of dinners as well as helping with every need we had. The staff were very hospitable and seemed genuine. The food was on par with the quality of the hotel and the diversity of restaurants was quite satisfactory. We ended our stay with an exploration of the cosmos, visiting the observatory on the island and getting a tour of the sky.