Alila Kothaifaru Maldives

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 😉

We had a wonderful stay at Alila.. The resort is absolutely beautiful, peaceful and well maintained, with stunning views, a calm atmosphere and elegant villas that feel private and luxurious. The staff were kind, attentive and always willing to help, which made the whole experience feel very comfortable and special. The food, housekeeping and overall service were excellent, and the island itself is perfect for relaxing and enjoying the Maldives.

不负所望的一次入住体验。荧光蓝的马尔代夫的海水，白的像石灰一样的银色沙滩，非常梦幻。 但这次在alila居住期间，酒店似乎一直处于满房状态，感觉酒店的服务人员人数是有一点短缺的。好在大家都比较热情，所以整体体验不太差。 房间：酒店硬件我觉得没有什么值得挑剔的了，房间的状态非常好，除了沙屋的蚊子比较多，但也是符合预期的。从巴厘岛alila生产的备品运过来，甚至还包括防蚊喷雾和防晒霜，非常周到；超级喜欢这次入住的三个不同的房间每个都很喜欢。谢谢酒店的贴心安排。 设施：因为这次带了小朋友过来，所以很多地方并没有来得及去体验，但去了儿童游乐区域Play，体验非常一般：室内区域并没有太多的可玩性，游乐场和室外联通没有空调，蚊子特别多。而且服务人员不稳定：第一天的工作人员很热情，后面再去的时候几乎见不到工作人员了（或者无法确定谁是工作人员）因为没有人提供任何服务。 餐饮：seasalt的餐饮和服务都很好，完全可以来自世界各地的不同口味。五天内我们几乎吃掉了菜单的所有内容，几乎没有难吃的。服务人员也相当热情，给我们留下了非常好的印象。其中一名小哥哥，真的非常好，可是我记住他的名字，他和我们的小朋友成为了很好的朋友，非常感谢他。 但是日式餐厅真的不推荐，我点了一碗拉面，端上来的却是一碗不好吃的乌冬面（虽然发现了但我没有提出质疑，但这个过程我非常难受，吃了一碗不想吃的东西），我怀疑餐厅只有乌冬面了。刺身拼盘的品质也非常普通。 另外，可能大多数人都是通过代理人预定的，包含餐食的服务。所以你会发现岛上的餐厅出现非常有趣的潮汐现象。大家会在某一天固定的前往某个餐厅，如果你不喜欢人多，可以提前咨询管家避免拥挤。 浮潜：很惊喜地在酒店看到了鲨鱼鳐鱼，马尔代夫真的很美，免费的浮潜体验看到了很多鱼，和少量的珊瑚礁。 整体来说是一次缺少惊喜，但依然很不错的旅行体验。岛上的特别活动，其实存在感并不强，管家也不会特别强调，所以你可以很自由地放松自己。 A wonderful stay that lived up to every expectation. The Maldives delivered exactly what we’d dreamed of—glowing turquoise water and chalk-white silver sand. The Resort & Rooms: The hardware is flawless. All three rooms we stayed in were in beautiful condition, and I loved every one of them. The thoughtful touches stood out—Alila even ships amenities over from their Bali property, right down to insect repellent and sunscreen. The beach villa had a few mosquitoes, but that’s to be expected and didn’t bother us. The resort seemed fully booked throughout our stay, but the staff were warm and welcoming, which made all the difference. Dining: Seasalt was the highlight—excellent food spanning cuisines from around the world, with genuinely friendly service. Over five days we worked our way through nearly the entire menu and were rarely disappointed. One server in particular went above and beyond and became great friends with our little one; we’re so grateful to him. Snorkeling: A real treat. We spotted sharks and rays right off the resort, along with plenty of fish and some coral. The Maldives is breathtaking. A couple of honest notes: The Japanese restaurant was a letdown—I ordered ramen and was served udon instead (and not a particularly good bowl of it), and the sashimi was unremarkable. The kids’ Play area was also fairly basic. One nice surprise: the island is wonderfully low-key—there’s no pressure to join activities, so you can simply relax at your own pace. Overall, a relaxing and lovely stay. Thank you to the team for taking such good care of us, especially with a little one in tow.

Incredible stay at Alila! The suites are beautifully designed, modern, and comfortable, with private pools. The food and beverage experience is top-notch, and the breakfast buffet is outstanding. Above all, the friendliness and professionalism of the staff really stood out. We highly recommend it!

I like everything in the Alila Kothaifaru… The resort and room design is nice and modern… The sunset there is very beautiful… The breakfast is yummy and many choice as well… The service of staff (Maanu) is excellent…