Alila Kothaifaru Maldives

Amazing stay, everything was wonderful. We enjoyed the hospitality and the quality of food. Only the weather in July was a little rainy but it was interesting experience also.

My wife and I just returned from a 9-night stay at Alila Kothaifaru for our 20th wedding anniversary, and it was the most incredible experience from start to finish. From the moment we stepped off the seaplane, the staff made us feel welcome and cared for. We split our stay between a beach villa and an overwater sunset villa. While the beach villa was surrounded by lush greenery and very private, the mosquitoes in the outdoor bathroom/pool area were a bit bothersome. Once we moved to the overwater villa, though, we felt like we were in a dream—stunning views, peaceful vibes, and total serenity. That’s definitely where we’ll stay for our full visit next time! Our host Yunus was beyond helpful—he handled everything from snorkeling gear to dining reservations and even helped get medicine when I wasn’t feeling well. The service across the board was outstanding. The food deserves its own review! It was hands down some of the best we’ve ever had. Arya at the Yakitori Bar went above and beyond—his cocktails were amazing, and he surprised us with fresh coconut water on the beach and even gifted us homemade coconut oil. The chefs, Bhupendra and Frank, regularly checked in and whipped up special dishes not even on the menu. Cherry at Sea Salt remembered how my wife liked her coffee and had it ready without even asking—small touches like that made all the difference. We also enjoyed chatting with Danilo and Salam, who made us feel right at home. One of the general managers, Jamal, sent a resort hat to our room after we talked about my travel collection—such a thoughtful gesture that meant a lot. We left with full hearts and unforgettable memories. Alila Kothaifaru is the perfect blend of natural beauty, luxury, and genuine hospitality. We already can’t wait to return.

My husband and I spent 5 nights at the Alila Kothaifaru celebrating our 5th wedding anniversary. As soon as we landed in Male, we were greeted by Alila staff who made our transfer by seaplane to the resort seamless. Upon landing at the resort, the Alila resort staff welcomed us with bright smiles, kind words, and top tier service. We stayed our 5 nights in an overwater sunset villa, and opted to pay for the full all-inclusive package, which we got more than our moneys worth out of. The room blew us away with its comfort, style, and amenities. Our room was made up twice each day, with our all-inclusive beer and wine restocked each time. We loved the private pool, ocean-view shower, and private access to the ocean for snorkeling. We unfortunately did not get to see a sunset (rainy season- we knew this when booking), but were no less impressed by our view. With the all inclusive food and beverage package, we were able to dine for 3 meals a day at the various available restaurants. The breakfast at Seasalt was my husband’s favorite, as they offered a variety of made to order menu options as well as a buffet of Asian and western favorites. The dinner at Umami was a favorite of mine, with three courses (app, entree and dessert) included in the AI package. The servers were accommodating when we only wanted to order sushi, and allowed us to substitute our entree and dessert for other sushi options for a lighter meal choice. All of our meals were excellent, with large portion sizes and rich flavors. The AI package also included drinks at all resort restaurants, and the bartenders did not disappoint. While the lodging and the food/drinks were great, what made this resort exceptional for us was the service. We were greeted by name everywhere we went, with staff who remembered our preferences for food, drink, and music each day. The staff went above and beyond to make our vacation relaxing, and accommodated us at every turn. Arya at Yakitori bar made us feel welcomed and special, and even sent us home with a hand carved souvenir. Sami at Umami went above and beyond with an anniversary dessert for us on our first night. Charith and our other bartenders, (we love you- Sorry I forgot to write down your names!) and the DJ at Mirus bar mastered our perfect espresso martini, entertained our endless conversation and questions, and kept the drinks and music flowing all trip. Vinna and Zachary at Seasalt had the brightest energy and never let our water glasses go empty. Azim, our Villa Host, was extremely communicative and kept our schedule organized. While these are just a few of the amazing staff we got to meet, every member of their team contributed to a once-in-a-lifetime trip for us. We will never stop recommending a stay at Alina Kothaifaru!

We had a family vacation in the Maldives and stayed at this resort. It was all our first time. We celebrated my daughter's 15th birthday here. Our stay was wonderful, and the staff was also great. I can say our Housekeeping guy at that time who came and cleaned our room was exceptional. He made birthday greetings for my daughter using those leaves and formed them. It was very thoughtful. And my daughter got sick during her birthday, she's been throwing up and bought her to the clinic and she was given some medicines. We stayed at one of those villas in the water as we wanted to experience it, and the room was great and with a good view. We were just hoping that during our stay we could witness a beautiful sunset, however, because of the bad weather at that time we weren't able to see it until we checked out. The water was perfect turquoise blue, it's amazing! The sand is super powdery and white. They have the best breakfast too, a lot of good choices on the menu. They have a buffet as well. We tried their Umami restaurant during our last night as we tried to celebrate my daughter’s birthday. The food was perfect! All delicious food. Overall, it was a great stay!

Absolutely fantastic resort. Superbe service and facilities. Incredibly relaxing place. This is a top top place. We travel a lot and that was number 1.