Conrad Maldives Rangali Island

This was our third year at Rangali and it was just as perfect as in previous years. The location is top notch. A 30 minute sea plane flight from Male. Food is first class and the staff are very attentive. We stayed in a sunset villa and I would say that these are now looking like they need an update. They are always very clean but, they do look tired. We spoke to a couple of guests that had requested a move to the beach villas as they didn’t feel the sunset ones were up to scratch. Also, a point to note, the overwater spa has been changed into a champagne bar. This means that the sunset villas nearest this have people on the balcony of the bar able to overlook their deck and pool. Some screening to the left of the deck of the bar should alleviate this. A number of the boardwalks around the villas are also in a poor state. Staff did tell us that a maintenance programme is starting with the new owners. That being said, the islands remain beautiful, natural and very relaxing. We went to Vilu every day for our breakfast and the level of service there is superb, Shark, Lemon, Zaadh and the team are brilliant, we couldn’t have asked for more. The restaurants are also really excellent with Moochi at Ufaa and Leo at Mandhoo really elevating those experiences. It was also so good to see Nasheed again. We tried the Market Atoll buffet for the first time this year (the Maldivian night and the BBQ/roast night) and were impressed by the quality and how fresh everything was. Only small amounts are cooked at a time so nothing is hanging around as you can sometimes see in a buffet. A really good experience. This time we took a trip on the glass bottom boat and it was really interesting to see the reef from a different angle. We were so lucky to see both the beautiful manta ray and a large nurse shark as we came back into shore. We had a wonderful time and may well be back in 2027 for our 4th year.

Absolutely exceeds all expectations, beautiful islands with luxurious accommodation and friendly welcoming staff. Very relaxed atmosphere with a very calm casual feeling. Special mention to Nick (hotel Manager) for tie personal greeting off the sea plane, and to Asma (personal organiser) for the seamless and attentive care. Will definitely be back 🙏

If you’re after the kind of resort Vogue or the FT weekend rave about because it’s small, discreet, pricey, exclusive the Conrad is probably not for you. But if you’re looking for somewhere that is really comfortable, well-run, with extremely attentive staff, gorgeous beaches, good food and enough to keep you occupied for weeks then this is as good as it gets at a price that is half-reasonable. The resort is spread over two islands linked by a footbridge. The beach villas are spacious with both inside and outdoors showers. It’s cosmopolitan which we liked. Quite a few Chinese honeymoon couples. Young Chinese can be incredibly trendy. Kids but not too many. Staff that are helpful and friendly to a fault. You get here from Male, the capital, by sturdy, twin-engine De Havilland Otter seaplane which is treat. The resort is big but it doesn’t feel big because it’s spread out. There’s a clinic with an onsite medic. It’s run by a cheerful Aussie who manages to combine efficiency with good humour among the 500-odd staff. Grab a day trip and swim with Manta rays, turtles, dolphins, reef sharks and bus-sized whale sharks. It could do with a sensibly priced shop. It’s ‘ boutique’ which unsurprisingly no one seems to go into charge $240’for a straw hat and $140 for a floppy bush hat ‘ because it’s from America’. Food is not cheap but this is an island with a captive audience. Still all in all a good place to hang your hat in the idyllic Maldives archipelago

Had the best time celebrating our 15th wedding anniversary at the Conrad! From the moment we arrived every moment was special and we were treated with high class service. The management team including Duncan and Nashid were amazing, Yaate took care of us daily at the Rangali bar along with Kavindu who made spectacular cocktails! Moosa was great housekeeping and Sanoon the buggy guy was great! Dhan at Uffa restaurant gave great hospitality and was so attentive. Hadisul the chef daily came to see us and tailored many dishes to our requests. The facilities top any other resort but the island in general is out of this world! The water villas were absolutely amazing! Thank you for a great experience. We will be back again for sure!

We spent our vacation in the Maldives at the Conrad Hotel on Rangali Island and enjoyed dinner at the Vilu Restaurant several times. Every single evening was outstanding — the food was consistently delicious and perfectly prepared. We especially recommend the Reed Fish, the Tagliata, and the Tiramisu, all of which were exceptional. A special thank you to Chef Shiva and his wonderful team, Faisal and Latheef. They were incredibly friendly, attentive, and highly professional, making us feel very welcome each time. Each dinner at Vilu was a truly beautiful and unforgettable experience. Highly recommended!