Alila Kothaifaru Maldives

We are regulars to the Maldives (been 15x) and have enjoyed different options across different budgets, with highlights including Cheval Blanc, Soneva(s), and Waldorf, often combining 2 different hotels per stay. So far we have only repeated the Soneva and the Cheval Blanc. We are also Hyatt loyalists but have for the most part avoided Hyatts in the Maldives because they sounded unappealing. Last year we tried the Park Hyatt and its Kiaali residence. The room was spectacular and the overall service good, so this year we decided to try the Hyatt family again, combining a Soneva Fushi stay with a stay at Alila. We stayed on the beach at the new Boduge Residence. It was overwhelmingly a great stay and we would absolutely consider returning. Service is strong, efficient, but also discreet. You need help, it's there. You order at the restaurant and it comes very quickly and efficiently. Housekeeping was done as soon as you left the villa, so you would never cross paths with them. Sultan did a great job as a butler without ever being too pushy about adding additional paying options. Food was spectacular and Frank does a great job across restaurants. We loved every single meal we had. The island is super pretty and natural, impeccably manicured, and being a beautiful natural island, you feel the difference in beach and sand quality. I can't recommend spending a few hours at the shack enough (we had sundown dinner there and it was spectacular). The house reef is great and there are fantastic dive sites just around. We did Labyrinth and really enjoyed it. Over the years we've ended up preferring beach villas to water villas, and only stay in a water villa 1 out of 5 stays. We visited alternative villa types too, including the 2-bedroom (lovely) and the 1-bedroom beach or water villa. In our opinion the beach villa is the better choice, but if you dream of a water villa, they're perfectly fine and modern. There aren't many, though, so if you're a Globalist looking for an upgrade, I'd definitely opt to grab one in advance for a small upgrade fee. Given the numbers, getting upgraded at arrival doesn't seem guaranteed at all. For our part, we were six, and the Boduge Residence was awesome: modern, with a perfectly silent AC, and a great outdoor space that was incredibly discreet (no one can see you). All in all, it was probably one of the best value-for-money stays we've had, and this is probably all the more true if you stay in a single beach villa. The price versus size of villa, amenities, and beach is hard to beat, I think. We'd definitely return.

I highly recommend Alila Kothaifaru Maldives! The scenery here is absolutely breathtaking. We enjoyed magnificent ocean views, went sea‑fishing, and were lucky enough to spot dolphins during our trip. Dining options are rich and varied. Besides Western cuisine, Japanese food and other choices are available, catering to all kinds of taste preferences. The service was outstanding, and Tanya deserves special praise. She offered us tremendous support, and helped arrange a villa with sunset views plus a horizontal pool for us. What impressed us most was that right before our departure flight from Maldives, I realized I had left my laptop in the villa. Tanya took the initiative to help and arranged for her colleague to bring my laptop all the way from Maldives to China for me. She is incredibly kind, helpful and truly amazing. We had an unforgettable holiday and would love to come back.

It was an amazing experience for us. Perfect place for our honeymoon. The villa host, Maanu, deserves a special thanks!

One of the best resorts I have been to! Really amazing experience from the rooms, the food and the service. Alila Maldives exceeded expectations and would make you want to come back ASAP!

I did a lot of research of hotels before this trip because I was looking for a certain level of service and aesthetics and I say Alila did not disappoint: the service feels very personal, genuine and heartfelt - we had so many nice conversations especially with Arya and the amazing team at Yakitori bar (thank you guys!!), which is simply the best place to enjoy a nice breeze and a beautiful view of the ocean. Simply from your chair you’ll see baby sharks swimming by and rays jumping out of the water. The Japanese food was outstanding including the Teppanyaki experience. The seafood buffet disappointed a bit as compared to other resorts of this quality and was no “wow” event, but everything else was top notch including breakfast with a very wide, creative selection and great special dishes every day. Villas are beautifully designed, have a great layout and most of them very private. Service here was also great with your own villa host - in our case the wonderful Yoonus - to fulfill all your wishes. We opted for the beach villa since we like the sand under our feet. The activities at the Spa are also highly recommended - Tai Chi, Yoga, Meditation - the team did such a wonderful job. Thank you for a great stay, can’t wait for my stay in Alila Villas Uluwatu in a couple of weeks 😉