Siyam World Maldives

The room is cleaned twice a day and always stays clean and fresh. Every day, I could slide directly from the room into the ocean, where all the marine life was clearly visible. The water recedes in the morning and evening, making it an incredible experience. All-inclusive meals are available on the island, but unfortunately, I missed out on many delicacies while on a diet. The value for money at OBLU SELECT Sangeli (or: The resort) easily scores a 9 out of 10.

The butler service was excellent. Although some of the facilities are a bit dated, the service made up for it completely. The surroundings are also very beautiful. This is an ideal resort for a family vacation with kids. We would love to come back again given the chance!

This is a large island with excellent recreational facilities, offering decent value for money overall. (Please note that the Ctrip price does not include the seaplane transfer from the airport to the island, which costs US$490 per person. If you stay for four nights or more, one person gets a free transfer; for seven nights or more, two people get free transfers. Seaplane services operate from 6 AM to 4 PM, so make sure to arrange your flights accordingly, otherwise, you'll need to spend a night in Malé.) The room space is acceptable, and all the furniture and appliances are made in China, comparable to a three-star hotel on the mainland. The highlight of the water villa is the slide, which keeps kids entertained, but the underwater visibility isn't great, with only small fish. If you're looking for good coral and marine life, you might want to reconsider. As for room cleanliness, staff service quality, and replenishment of amenities, these seem to be proportional to the tips you give. There are many restaurants, but the food is quite mediocre, and the buffet restaurant had a lot of flies. Another thing I must complain about: after booking, the hotel sent an email asking for travel details and how to pay for the seaplane, but after I replied, I heard nothing back. I even wondered if it was a scam email. I only received a reply after repeatedly chasing them via the hotel's WhatsApp. The hotel's management definitely has a lot of room for improvement.

This was an incredibly disappointing experience. I've been to other islands in the Maldives years ago and had a great time. This time, I specifically chose a family-friendly island because I was traveling with my child, and it was just ridiculous. After our seaplane arrived early in the morning, our room wasn't ready until past 2 PM. We missed all the water activities we had booked – first, they blamed the weather, then said the water was too cold. If it was due to the weather, why weren't other people's water activities canceled? It feels like they're being unfriendly specifically to Chinese guests, as activities booked by foreigners weren't canceled. It's a joke!