Taj Exotica Resort & Spa

I would like to extend my sincere compliments to the staff at Taj Resort. Specifically, I’d like to thank the team at 24 Degree Restaurant,ALHAAN . AZZAM！EKTA And other people .the staff at the Poolside Restaurant, and the crew at the Mediterranean Restaurant, I forget their name just two sisters and two brothers.as well as the lifeguards.SHIFAZ！！！he is soooo nice and Professional！！ They are diligent, responsible, sincere, and friendly in their service. They treated everyone with equal respect and embraced their work with the utmost enthusiasm. During our five-day stay at Taj Resort Island, we felt an unprecedented level of warmth and hospitality. The island is lush with vegetation and boasts a wonderful natural environment. We were truly impressed, and I believe we will visit Taj Maldives again in the future.

We had early issues with access into the sea. The team were extremely understanding and sorted us with options of two further room types Excellent customer service A spacious resort on an amazing long island Exceptional lagoon with easy access from the beach along the west side Plenty of shade and good quality Sunbeds and parasols All rooms have first rate furnishings and linens Super beds Traditional style A la carte dining from all three restaurants 24degrees majority Asian choices The chefs are flexible to help with adapting the menu for personal tastes Mediterraneo Unusual menu Good vegetarian options Nice ambience Pool restaurant Solid menu Beach style Disappointed not open for more casual evening dining Buggy service perfect Room attendant impeccable To consider:) Very few rooms are along the wonderful lagoon beach, only Deluxe Beach pool Villa & Beach Pool Villa Suites All other categories have vertical metal ladders down into the sea therefore low strength or mobility makes it difficult No rubber treads very slippy High % Asian clients, so no bar atmosphere, as no customers! Wines also not very chilled order early on at dinner No entertainment or music The proximity to Male location gives a fabulous 20 minute transfer, but much higher volume of large aircraft noise directly overhead There is no swimmable reef. Snorkel trips can be booked to a close reef To close :):) A truly professional and friendly team Everyone from buggy drivers to Airport team, they looked after us explicitly Fab waiters, chefs, Room steward and housekeeping Thank you to all Too many names to mention but here are just a few Shahjaha, Sajika, Ashish, Shalijan, Manuddin. Special thanks to Simo our guest host who truly took care of everything 🙏🙏🙏 ALL Excellent management help make it happen This island holds a special Memory for us We have travelled extensively in Maldives and it’s one of our favourite lagoons We will return 😇😇

Ot was a goood overall experience. Mr ashish was our chef at 24 degrees he gave best of the food. In total it was a real serene sea site with plenty of time to enjoy vd family .with the wonderfull cuisine. Although one Mr Ahmad our coordinator at the hotel was not very courteous was bit rude which was not a good experience of anyone reads it should definately look into that.rest overall experience was great

I didn’t know what to expect when we chose Taj Exotica Maldives, but what I found was an experience that touched me far deeper than I thought a holiday ever could. From the moment we arrived on the island after the short boat ride, I felt that everything was designed to let me breathe and relax. What struck me most wasn’t only the beauty of the turquoise lagoon or the elegance of the villa, but the way the people here made me feel. I want to start with Adam, because he was the person I relied on every single day. He was always there—never intrusive, never overwhelming, but present in the most reassuring way. Knowing that someone so competent and attentive was taking care of us gave me a peace of mind I rarely experience when traveling. That peace allowed me to truly let go, to enjoy every detail of the island without a single worry. Food is usually a source of concern for me because of dietary restrictions. At Taj Exotica, this was completely different. The restaurant 24 Degrees was already extraordinary—so many flavors, so much creativity—but what made it special for me were the people behind it. Chef Ashish created dishes that respected my needs without ever feeling like a compromise. Everything he prepared was safe and yet exciting, showing that care and creativity can go hand in hand. And from the very beginning, Rabeem made me feel comfortable. He explained alternatives with patience, checked in with kindness, and never once made me feel like I was asking for something complicated. Instead, I felt included, understood, and spoiled. Our dinners at Mediterraneo were something else entirely. The setting, over the water, is magical in itself, but it was Haykal who made the evenings unforgettable. His warmth, his professionalism, and his way of reading what we needed turned every dinner into a quiet celebration. I still remember the way he explained dishes, recommended pairings, and made us feel like we were the only ones there. One of my favorite parts of the trip was going into the water with the two lifeguards. Snorkeling can be intimidating for me, but their patience and encouragement changed everything. They stayed close, they explained, and they shared their passion for the marine life with such enthusiasm that I felt safe and amazed at the same time. Thanks to them, I carry home vivid memories of colorful fish and corals that I would never have dared to explore on my own. But beyond these names and moments, what impressed me the most was the consistency of the entire staff. The buggy drivers who greeted us with a smile every single time, the housekeeping team who refreshed our villa so perfectly, the gardeners and maintenance staff who kept the island pristine, the reception team who always had a kind word—it felt like every single person carried the same spirit of kindness. Taj Exotica gave me more than just a holiday. It gave me a feeling of safety, of being understood, of being cared for in every detail. To Adam, Chef Ashish, Rabeem, Haykal, the lifeguards, and every person working behind the scenes: thank you. I am leaving with a heart full of gratitude and memories that I will cherish forever.

THANK YOU to the entire team of Taj Exotica for making our holiday so memorable. Staying in the Rehendi Presidential Over-Water Suite, along with the various water activities, hassle-free speedboat transfers, courtesy buggy rides for my parents, and the completely halal food at 24 Degrees and Mediterraneo, made the vacation really special. We especially loved the stunning villa and pool, the floating breakfast, the sunset time, the dolphin cruise, and the spa treatments at Jiva Spa for my parents. Thank you to everyone at the resort for the exceptional level of service and attention to detail. Please pass on our thanks to: 1) Mr. Ahmed (Host) — for making us feel like home and part of the family. He anticipated our needs and, with the help of the arrivals/guest-relations staff, offered early check-in and seamless late check-out before our 11:00 pm flight. 2) Mr. Shaheen (Housekeeping) — for friendly, comprehensive service and ensuring we always felt at ease. 3) Mr. Shaukat & Mr. Kalyan (Buggy drivers) — for their kindness and making it so convenient for my parents to move around. 4) The staff at Jiva Spa — Yeshi, Bennie, Amana, Roshni, Atini, et al. — for top-class service and an experience that was absolutely relaxing. 5) Staff (and chef) at 24 Degrees — for delicious Asian food, excellent service, and lively conversations. Thank you for making us feel at home. Your hospitality and attention to detail transformed a beautiful resort into an experience we will never forget.