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Maerdaifuhemulvpaisheyinggongzuoshi
Ocean Residence with Private Pool
Stay Date Jan 2024
Couples
7 Reviews
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Feb 8, 2024
Kudadu Private Island, the service is great. Whatever you want, he can satisfy any request.
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doreen w
Stay Date Feb 2025
Couples
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Mar 27, 2025
We have had the privilege of experiencing some amazingly luxurious holidays, but this was by far the best! From the moment we arrived, the Kudadoo team looked after us with their exceptional care and attention to detail. Our journey to this private island paradise was nothing short of amazing, exceeding our wildest expectations. Our butler, Saffah, and his team were the epitome of hospitality. They curated our holiday itinerary with precision, ensuring every whim was catered to. They were always on time for every event and everything we perfectly executed – truly amazing organisation. When I thought I had lost a sentimental item, they went above and beyond, turning the resort upside down until it was found. This level of dedication and care is truly unparalleled. The food and wine at Kudadoo were excellent. The food was excellent, with fresh, locally and internationally sourced ingredients used to create a wide range of dishes. The wine selection was equally impressive offering plenty of variety. The Sulha Spa at Kudadoo is a haven of tranquillity. The spa treatments, which included massages and unique therapies like the Himalayan salt chamber, were the best we've ever experienced. The all-inclusive package allowed us to indulge in these treatments as often as we wished, further enhancing our experience. Our villa was breathtaking, offering stunning ocean views, complete privacy and wonderful snorkelling just off our deck. The snorkelling, diving and all underwater adventures were unforgettable, with the opportunity to explore the vibrant marine life. The "Anything, Anytime, Anywhere" concept truly lived up to its promise, allowing us to enjoy gourmet meals, spa treatments, and activities with effortless ease. Kudadoo is more than just a resort; it's an experience that will leave you feeling pampered, refreshed, and already planning your return. The team's dedication to providing seamless, personalised service is a testament to their exceptional management. We cannot wait to return and relive the magic of this incredible island. Thank you to the entire Kudadoo team for making our holiday truly unforgettable.
Response from Property: Dear 935dw, Thank you very much for taking the time to share your wonderful review about your recent stay at Kudadoo Private Island. We are delighted to read that you had an amazing time with us and that you enjoyed each and every aspect of your stay. We are all very much looking forward to welcoming you again soon and wish you all the very best until then. Best Regards Shameem Resort Manager
Michael P
Stay Date Feb 2025
Couples
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Mar 13, 2025
This is a very small resort, with exceptional service. You are assigned a concierge with access via WhatsApp and anything you ask for, they seem to have. There’s an amazing wine cellar and a great cheese cave, free massages, private yoga sessions, etc. I got a pizza with black truffles and was shocked when they had my favorite Brunello in stock. I love mangosteen and I think we ate a few dozen. The rooms are great, very private with great views. One day, we had a private breakfast on an adjacent island in an underwater aquarium. I booked this in conjunction with a trip to Singapore and made two mistakes. First, it was a bit rainy. I’ll go directly next time at a drier time of year. Also, I didn’t book the private direct plane, but a plane shared with other guests including an adjacent resort. Not a terrible flight, but I prefer things in my timetable. So, expect a return visit.
Response from Property: Guavamike, Thank you very much for taking the time to share your wonderful review about your recent stay at Kudadoo Private Island. We are delighted to read that you had an amazing time with us and that you enjoyed each and every aspect of your stay. We are all very much looking forward to welcoming you again soon and wish you all the very best until then. Best Regards Shameem Resort Manager
chun siu l
Stay Date Jan 2025
Other
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Feb 15, 2025
Excellent service and memorable experience I never had before ,island provide private butler (zhah) for only take care myself in the whole journey and organise everything ,different activities starting from booking in the website until a warm farewell with us ,all I need to do is to enjoy my vacation.
Response from Property: Dear chun Siu I, Thank you very much for taking the time to share your wonderful review about your recent stay at Kudadoo Private Island. We are delighted to read that you had an amazing time with us and that you enjoyed each and every aspect of your stay. We are all very much looking forward to welcoming you again soon and wish you all the very best until then. Best Regards Shameem Resort Manager
Geo H
Stay Date Nov 2024
Couples
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Dec 19, 2024
This place blows me away with the incredible service every time! My butler, Shiham is like a genie in a bottle. Always attentive and knows what I want before I even think about it. I wish I could take him with me. ! The Sommelier gave us an amazing wine and cheese experience, whos passion for his work made the whole experience amazing The General Manager always greets us with a warm and friendly attitude. ! The Water Sports Guy (forgot his name) was awesome, he stuck by me until I perfected Flyboarding, and always found sharks and dolphins for us to watch. Ranjan the bartender made the most amazing drinks and always kept my glass filled. Nigam was an amazing waiter who always got our orders right to perfection. The massage Staff gave us daily massages that I wish I could take them home! Everyone knew our names as if we were the only ones on the island. Kudadoo Private Island is truly a slice of paradise! From the moment we arrived, we were treated like royalty. The personalized service is unmatched – every staff member went above and beyond to ensure our stay was perfect. The luxurious overwater villas are breathtaking, offering stunning ocean views and complete privacy. The island's "Anything, Anytime, Anywhere" concept is a game-changer – whether it's a gourmet meal, a spa treatment, or an adventure, they deliver it with effortless perfection. The food is world-class, with fresh, locally sourced ingredients and a wide range of culinary delights. The private island's sustainability efforts are also commendable, from solar-powered energy to eco-friendly initiatives, showing their commitment to preserving this pristine environment. Kudadoo isn't just a vacation; it's a transformative experience. We left feeling refreshed, pampered, and already planning our return! Highly recommended for anyone seeking unparalleled luxury and serenity. Kudadoo is truly in a league of its own!
Response from Property: Dear 347geog, Thank you very much for taking the time to share your wonderful review about your recent stay at Kudadoo Private Island. We are delighted to read that you had an amazing time with us and that you enjoyed each and every aspect of your stay. We are all very much looking forward to welcoming you again soon and wish you all the very best until then. Best Regards Shameem Resort Manager
Guest User
Stay Date May 2025
Couples
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Jun 13, 2025
We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to Kudadoo Maldives for making our 25th wedding anniversary celebration absolutely unforgettable. The beach vow renewal ceremony was simply magical and exceeded all our expectations. Every detail was perfect, and we experienced moments we will cherish forever. A special thank you to the entire hotel staff, especially to our butler Saeed, who was with us every step of the way during our stay, making sure everything ran smoothly. His dedication, care, and attention to detail made all the difference — he is truly the best! We’d also like to thank our waiter Abdullah, who provided us with exceptional service throughout. You made this trip truly unique and special. Thank you so much!
Guest User
Stay Date Apr 2025
Couples
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on May 30, 2025
I have experienced 44 resorts in the Maldives. I can tell Kudadoo is the best resort ever. Unlimited premium whisky, wine, gourmet, excursions, spa, et tetra et cetra all day, AAA is totally insane! If you want to experience the most luxurious resort in the Maldives, you must visit this fantastic island!
Han W
Stay Date Oct 2024
Couples
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Nov 20, 2024
Kudadoo is so wonderful! We spent an excellent and unforgettable holiday on the island. The whole island is very quiet which makes me feel private. The food is really nice and has too many choices!( Trust me I'm Chinese) We had a lot of activities like handline fishing, snorkelling for manta rays, scuba diving, jet ski and so on. Our butler Naarjy is passionate and experienced. He arranged everything clearly and give us a quick response when we have requests. Also, he prepared a birthday surprise for me. Our diving instructor Cole is very talkative and enthusiastic. We spent three divings together and he always protected us under the sea. The general manager Akira and other stuffs are all very nice. When we met Akira, he would have a chat with us. Hope to spend my future holiday in Kudadoo again!
Response from Property: Dear 475hanw, Thank you very much for taking the time to share your wonderful review about your recent stay at Kudadoo Private Island. We are delighted to read that you had an amazing time with us and that you enjoyed each and every aspect of your stay. We are all very much looking forward to welcoming you again soon and wish you all the very best until then. Best Regards Shameem Resort Manager
Guest User
Stay Date Apr 2025
Family
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on May 17, 2025
I want to express my appreciation for the attention to detail and level of service at your resort. The personalized gestures, such as towel art and the luggage cover, truly surprised me. Thank you for taking care of me and my mother during our stay. My butler, Shiham, did an excellent job, as did the water activities instructors.
Guest User
Stay Date Apr 2025
Other
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on May 13, 2025
We have stayed at different resorts in the Maldives during our yearly visit to the country and we can honestly say this has been the Resort and Experience that made us decide that this will be the place to be when we come to the Maldives. There’s really nothing to comment except that we wish we booked longer to stay here. Hussein, our amazing butler, made sure that our stay is nothing short of phenomenal. The customer service is the best. Food is excellent. Massages and the spa, we can’t get enough of them. The different dining experiences was a WOW! Housekeeping service is topnotch. You really have to stay here to experience it all. We can’t wait to come back!
Alec_222
Stay Date Mar 2025
Other
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Apr 24, 2025
The AAA experience is the best ever, the staff at the resort make you feel like you are the only ones on the island. A true VIP experience. We have stayed at some of the best resorts in the world, and this is right up there, if not the best we have experienced. We couldn't recommend this place highly enough!
Response from Property: Dear Alec_222, Thank you very much for taking the time to share your wonderful review about your recent stay at Kudadoo Private Island. We are delighted to read that you had an amazing time with us and that you enjoyed each and every aspect of your stay. We are all very much looking forward to welcoming you again soon and wish you all the very best until then. Best Regards Shameem Resort Manager
Teri Reges C
Stay Date Mar 2025
Other
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Apr 10, 2025
After staying at several resorts in the Maldives I must say that Kudadoo is our favorite by far. There was not one thing I could think of that was negative. The staff went far and beyond to make our stay as relaxing as possible. We were there for 21 days and it was still not long enough for me.
Response from Property: Dear Teri Reges C, Thank you very much for taking the time to share your wonderful review about your recent stay at Kudadoo Private Island. We are delighted to read that you had an amazing time with us and that you enjoyed each and every aspect of your stay. We are all very much looking forward to welcoming you again soon and wish you all the very best until then. Best Regards Shameem Resort Manager
BDCWorldwide
Stay Date Mar 2025
Other
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Apr 6, 2025
Kudadoo was our favorite Maldives destination thus far. The inclusions, the staff, the property, the lodging, the food, excursions, all of it. There is not a single thing that I would change. Our Butler Hussain was always available, puncutal, did anything we asked for in a timely manner, and just continued to wow us our entire journey. That extends to all of the staff there, the pool bar, the restaurant, all of the staff. There are way too many to name. We have nothing we would have done differently other than spend more time, which we will when we return in a year.
Response from Property: BDC Worldwide, Thank you very much for taking the time to share your wonderful review about your recent stay at Kudadoo Private Island. We are delighted to read that you had an amazing time with us and that you enjoyed each and every aspect of your stay. We are all very much looking forward to welcoming you again soon and wish you all the very best until then. Best Regards Shameem Resort Manager
anezka_travell
Stay Date Jun 2024
Couples
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Jul 22, 2024
We have already visited Kudadoo 3 times and would definitely like to come back. We have also visited many other luxury resorts and I dare say that Kudadoo is at the top of the TOP resorts in the Maldives. The concept of this resort is very unique - anything - anytime - everywhere, you won't find such a concept anywhere else. Kudadoo has only 15 water villas and no beach villas. It's not for beach villa lovers, but we don't mind because we prefer water villas and they provide more privacy for guests. It is not an island that has the prettiest lagoon or the prettiest beaches, although you can definitely find beautiful places with a nice beach and ocean view. Also here in 2024, breakwaters were added around the beaches, which may bother some people - on the other hand, it is a mini island and erosion is a problem for all resorts, and even more so for these small islands, so the installation of breakwaters is understandable. However, this resort is all about its service and making you feel like a VIP guest. The price of this resort includes everything - great quality wines, cocktails, perfect gastro - isn't foie grass on the menu? No problem, we'll get it! And they really get everything when it's in their power. Also included in the price are massages, private diving, a trip to the sandbank, a trip to look for manta rays, a trip on jet skis and other activities that are normally charged at other resorts. Excursions and the daily schedule must be planned in advance, but if you want to change the plans, you can, you just need to do it in time, because there are other guests in the resort who also have a planned schedule and there may not always be a place when you want. That's why I recommend that you think about all the activities you want to try before arriving at the resort and plan them in advance, and feel free to write this schedule in advance to your butler, who will enter everything into the system. Villas: they are very well designed, have a modern design and are very cozy. The entrance from the villas is directly on the reef. Snorkeling: you can snorkel around the whole island and the reef is very nice. There are a lot of beautiful corals, anemones and you will also meet sharks, rays, lionfish, a school of fish or a turtle. Food: generally great. If you don't find something you want on the menu, they will try to prepare a meal for you on request. Something could probably be improved - for example, the food at Raffles or Milaidhoo tasted a little better to me. But it's more about taste preferences, because the food is of high quality and always fresh. However, even this resort has its faults - FLIES from the neighboring island Felivaru, where is fish processing factory. When there is no wind, there are flies everywhere in the villa, in the restaurant, and it is really very annoying. It would certainly be necessary to install some fly repellents in villas and restaurants - cinnamon as an air freshener or some lavender, eucalyptus, pepper
6/10
Response from Property: Dear anezka_travell, Thank you very much for taking the time to share your review about your recent stay at Kudadoo Private Island. We are delighted to read that you had another amazing experience and truly value your loyalty as a repeat guest. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused by the flies and the drone policy during your stay. We are actively working on addressing this issue to ensure that it does not affect our guest experience in the future. We understand the importance of privacy and relaxation especially in a setting like kudadoo. Your feedback is crucial, and we are committed to improving the guest experience. Thank you again for your continued trust in us and we hope to welcome you back for another wonderful stay. Best Regards Shameem Resort Manager
WPotsdam1000
Stay Date Dec 2024
Couples
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Jan 20, 2025
Highly recommended. Best food we had in the Maledives (even beating Cheval Blanc). Superb staff, extremely good bar and wine/drinks Extremely private. Much more low-key, non-Instagram crows vs. e.g. Soneva properties. Also the first one with proper solar arrays in the Maledives where sustainability is not just a buzz word.
Response from Property: Dear WPotsdam1000, Thank you very much for taking the time to share your wonderful review about your recent stay at Kudadoo Private Island. We are delighted to read that you had an amazing time with us and that you enjoyed each and every aspect of your stay. We are all very much looking forward to welcoming you again soon and wish you all the very best until then. Best Regards Shameem Resort Manager