Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa

We had a wonderful 9 nights at the PH Maldives. The island is stunning, the reef is magical and the diving is so much fun! Getting there The journey to the island is a fairly lengthy one. We arrived in Male and were met by a PH representative who took us to the domestic terminal lounge. We had a 2 hour wait for the domestic flight to Kooddoo island which was a smooth 1 hour transit with Maldivian airlines. When we landed at Kooddoo we were then taken to the PH speedboat which took 30 minutes to Hadahaa. Accommodation Our first accommodation was an overwater pool villa. Fantastic sunset views & really comfortable. We were able to snorkel from the room but the water was a little more choppy on that side of the island, so we only did this a couple of times. We spent 4 nights in the overwater villa and then moved to a deluxe beach pool villa which was equally stunning and so relaxing. I would recommend trying a bit of both if you are able (beach and overwater) as they offer different aspects. The transfer between the two was seamless - we went diving in the morning and when we arrived back our belongings had been moved to our new villa on the beach. We had 3 hosts during our stay - Dina, Thinn and Akram who were all very attentive, and really responsive and helpful when we had queries or requests. Food & Drinks We did the half-board package and the food was consistently outstanding at both restaurants. We never had an ‘average’ dish & were so impressed with the food. Breakfast was equally lovely. We didn’t do the beach BBQ because we didn’t feel the need. There was so much variety on the main restaurant menu. Try the Maldivian tuna steak in the island grill (seared only) - it was delicious. At the restaurants, Satheesan was fantastic and attentive every day, and would always have our favourite table ready for us. Also special mention to Bek, Darryl and Iqbal for their friendly and excellent service. Spa We had 2 spa treatments while we were there. Excellent quality treatments and the spa area (including pool) were very relaxing and always basically empty. If we didn’t have our own pool we would have used the spa pool. Thanks to Asha and Okta for our lovely treatments. Diving We did our PADI open water course with Blue Journeys. We did the e-learning at home to save time out there. The great thing is that you can do the intro session and if it’s not for you, you don’t have to progress and you only pay for what you’ve done. Our sessions with our instructor Ahmed were really fun and engaging. We always felt safe and were so excited for the next session. The reef is beautiful so even when you are doing your open water training dives you are enjoying the incredible variety of sea life around the island. We saw reef sharks and nurse sharks doing our training dives. As well as lots of tropical fish, squid and the amazing coral. When we finished our certification we booked on a 2 tank boat dive. Ahmed came with us, as well as Max one of the other instructors. We went to 2 sites and at the first saw several huge turtles as well as some sharks and rays. The second site was a coral garden which was breathtaking. We weren’t sure whether we would like diving having never done it before but we were both so glad we did - it was an incredible experience which made our holiday. We are 100% planning to return to PH just for the diving!

It is truly as beautiful as advertised, snorkeling and diving experience was amazing! It was a very fun and relaxing experience, would highly recommend for couples and families.

Our stay at Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa exceeded expectations across the board. The overwater bungalows were fantastic, beautifully designed, private, and the perfect setting to completely switch off. The level of service was exceptional, consistently proactive, attentive, and genuinely personal at every touchpoint. A special mention to Shahum, who looked after every aspect of our stay, his attention to detail and care were outstanding and made a real difference. The Dining Room was a standout, with some of the best waitstaff service we’ve experienced anywhere. The team’s attention to detail, particularly around my wife’s dietary requirements, was seamless and impressive, and the Executive Chef was highly engaged, ensuring every meal was tailored perfectly. The Bar offered a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere, with exceptional service and excellent cocktails, an ideal place to unwind. The beach BBQ was another highlight, with a huge selection of high-quality food and a beautifully set-up environment that made the whole experience feel special. Small touches, like a thoughtful birthday setup in our room, really elevated the experience. Overall, a truly memorable stay driven by an outstanding team.

The Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa was outstanding. The food, service and accommodation well exceeded our expectations. Highly recommend!!

The island is stunning and at times, because of the layout it felt like we were the only guests. The facilities were first class but what made it truly memorable were the staff. All were so professional, attentive and personable, but a few deserve special praise. Shahum, our villa host I am convinced can read minds. He seemed to know what we needed before we did and truly took care of us. Frisca, Susanti and Tsiosela worked in the restaurants and made everything look effortless whilst always having a smile and friendly chat. Satheesan looked after the villa which each day on our return was immaculate. My wife made use of the Spa and after her treatment with Aisha said she’d never felt better. But the real highlight of the island is the reef itself. Under the wonderful instruction of Ahmed I completed my PADI Open Water and Advanced qualifications. He made it a joy and I feel as though a whole new world has been opened up to me. The snorkelling and diving opportunities are not to be missed. A lot of islands sell the promise of sustainability and protecting the environment but here the staff genuinely believe the message and it shows in the beautiful surroundings.