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February 25, 2024
We returned last month from the most amazing 10 days at Funamadua, Robinsons Maldives enjoying Christmas and New Year in paradise. So, what made us choose Robinsons and Funamadua? The photos, beautiful sandy beaches, clear waters, sunshine, fantastic entertainment, abundance of delicious food, yes but also the endless positive reviews on trip advisor which were super helpful so we want to reciprocate with our own review which we hope will be helpful for others considering this little slice of heaven as their next location for their holiday. From arriving and stepping foot on the sand, we were welcomed by Andreas and his fabulous team and that’s when our holiday truly started. Pool & Beach: The beaches are just like the photos. White sand and transparent water so clear you can see the fish darting around just from the shoreline. The public areas on the beach for sun loungers are limited to the jetty by reception and on the beach by the water sports but we never had an issue finding one. We used the ones by the jetty a few times where there is a lovely and welcoming onshore breeze, the only downside is no bar nearby, but we lived without it! Around the pool there is an abundance of loungers and parasols which are very much needed as the sun is very strong so you will see more guests enjoying the shade than direct sunshine, we did the same and came back with a fabulous tan taking use of 30/50spf. The first week was a lot quieter as was Christmas week and never an issue getting a lounger, towards the end of our stay approaching New Year was when the resort was at max capacity you didn’t want to be too late to the party for a good lounger spot. Many guests with beach bungalows/water villas we believe tended to take advantage of their own loungers. If we chose a beach bungalow for our next visit, we would request one on the same side of the island as the jetty/reception where the snorkelling and breeze is at it’s best (our opinion) Sahadevan at the pool bar is an absolute gem. He takes the time to learn guests’ names and remember your favourite drinks and anticipate what you want and when. Drink plenty of water as its easy to get dehydrated very quickly. The cocktails are delicious and not the pre-mixes types used on many All Inc resorts. Sadly we didn’t get to experience the Sundowner beach bar as visiting during the festive period meant loads of activities were focused around the main bar and we did have the odd evening rain which meant the beach bar wasn’t opened. Drinks/Bars: We were very impressed by the extensive drinks available on the All Inc options. The wine in the restaurant was great, we enjoyed the white, rose and sparkling which suited us well and we choose to push the boat out for Christmas and New Year from the resorts great wine store. The range of spirts available was first class and the cocktail options, simply endless and delicious. The restaurant and bars team were extremely attentive to notice if your glass was n