JW Marriott Maldives Kaafu Atoll Island Resort

Such a wonderful vacation experience! The surroundings are lovely, and the service team is very professional! I will definitely come back! 🥳🥳🥳 Special thanks to our butler Ali for the flawless service, and also to our head butler, a lovely young lady from Sichuan, Yang Xue! 🥳🥳

Although it comes from the same design team as JW Marriott Maldives Kaafu Atoll Island Resort, the overall design isn't as stunning. However, it excels in the quality of its dining and overall meticulous service. This is the perfect place to unwind, relax, and get some sleep!

The hotel is very close to Malé Airport, and if everything goes smoothly after landing, you can check in within half an hour. The hotel's food is also excellent and quite suited to Chinese palates, especially the curry chicken with chili, which is perfect for Sichuanese tastes. Kids' meals are free and very generous in portion size; a three-year-old child can't finish it. I chose the all-inclusive package with three meals a day. If you opt for the complimentary meal plan, it truly lives up to its name as a 'foodie island' – the meals are incredibly rich and delicious. However, the butler service varied. The butler assigned to me wasn't very responsible. Firstly, buggy requests were often delayed, and the buggy arrived quite slowly. Secondly, for several days, only dinner was arranged on our itinerary, with no other activities. We had to inquire with the hotel ourselves to book them. I highly recommend booking the snorkeling with nurse sharks activity as soon as you arrive on the island. Also, the dolphin watching tours often get fully booked, so it's best to reserve your spot on the first day. There's a lady with glasses who works at the restaurant; she's a Chinese-speaking staff member and was very welcoming to us. We're very grateful, and our dining experiences at the restaurant were very pleasant throughout our stay.

Guests generally praise the modern design, spacious villas (all with private pools), and attentive service, with Chinese-speaking butlers ensuring effective communication. Dining options are plentiful, though dinner averages around $100 per person and up. Snorkeling is mediocre, with few corals and fish in the lagoon. A 15-minute speedboat ride to the island makes it ideal for those seeking quiet luxury, prioritizing room quality and brand-name service. Overall, it's a top choice for a high-quality getaway, but snorkeling enthusiasts should temper their expectations. A special thanks to our hotel butler, Happy! He provided us with so much thoughtful assistance during our stay, from itinerary planning to daily needs, always being meticulous and patient, which made us feel incredibly welcome. His professionalism and enthusiasm greatly enhanced our vacation experience. We kindly request that hotel management recognize and encourage him; such an excellent employee deserves to be seen. Our sincere gratitude once again to Happy and the hotel team!

Every staff member on the island was incredibly friendly and professional, especially Achala, whose warm and attentive service made our experience truly exceptional. The water villa's setting was also superb; we enjoyed sitting on the loungers every morning and evening, taking in the breathtaking views. Finally, the hotel's various marine exploration activities and spa services exceeded our expectations.

Really loved it! We stayed in a water villa with direct access to the sea. There are three restaurants, all very good, but I wasn't a fan of the Indian food – it just didn't hit the spot for me. There are free cocktail parties once or twice a week, and the atmosphere is fantastic.

The room was spotless. We could easily arrange transportation through the butler service, and all activities were pre-bookable. There were no mosquitoes or bugs in the room. Plus, the three meals offered plenty of choices, and the seafood was really fresh.

Great privacy, excellent facilities, very clean, and top-notch service!