Sun Siyam Vilu Reef - 24 Hours All-Inclusive

This island has so many drawbacks. We had to walk so much every day, and there was absolutely no romantic atmosphere. The food was terrible; one more day of eating it and I think I would have thrown up. The three-course meal was an absolute joke, as bad as it gets. Snorkeling wasn't as good as rumored either; it felt quite dangerous, and in the rainy season, in areas prone to waves, the water visibility was only average.

The hotel is absolutely gorgeous, and the service is incredibly attentive and thoughtful. Our butler went out of their way to meet our every request. The snorkeling environment is superb, teeming with fish. Complimentary extra beds are available in the rooms, and the food is also excellent.

A magnificent hotel! A lush island with a beautiful, lush house reef home to sharks, turtles, eagle rays, and a variety of fish. The staff is very polite, and manager Aliya was always available to assist when needed, for which we are especially grateful. We stayed in both an overwater villa and a beach villa with a pool, and both were comfortable. The cuisine is delicious, thanks to Chef Chaminda, who skillfully manages the entire staff and also prepares delicious fish! Chef Chaminda is so committed to developing and maintaining the atmosphere that he takes the time to communicate and solicit feedback from resort guests!

Summer's Chinese-speaking butler service was excellent in arranging the room. The lagoon view was stunning, but the waves were a bit large, especially around the water villas, making snorkeling impossible. Room service was provided twice daily, and although it wasn't all-inclusive, at least six bottles of water were provided, which was very thoughtful. However, the food at Welldon was really mediocre—expensive, slow, and not very tasty. The pizzas and pasta at Spice were alright, though.

We chose a two-night sand bungalow experience. The next day, when we checked out of the water bungalow, we were about to go out to see manta rays and whale sharks, so we decided not to check out and instead pay the difference to stay in a water bungalow, as the view was truly stunning. Unexpectedly, the hotel manager sent us a price difference that was more than double the official price. I bargained, but they ultimately asked for a few hundred more. Although it wasn't much more, I figured they were trying to take advantage of us, and since we had already packed our bags before receiving the final price difference, we stayed with the sand bungalow. Since there were still some water bungalows available that day, paying the difference was a win-win for both the hotel and the guests. After returning from our afternoon trip, our luggage was delivered to us. The sand bungalows weren't as nice as the water bungalows, but they were close to the snorkeling spot, allowing us to dip into the ocean just a few meters from our doorstep. The outdoor shower was also a pleasant touch. We caught a few fish, which the buffet restaurant cooked for free. We had so much we couldn't finish it all, so we only ordered one. The food was a little slow to arrive, as we were in a hurry to leave the island, so the system might not have processed our order by the time we checked out. We were able to waive the lunch fee, which was a nice touch.

The snorkeling was excellent; at snorkeling spot number 1, you could see fish everywhere just by nodding your head. It was also very beginner-friendly, and the trench was nearby. The food was so-so; I didn't really like it. However, we received a complimentary dolphin watching tour, and we caught so many dolphins! We also went sea fishing and caught a huge grouper, which we could have cooked for free at the restaurant! Overall, I was quite satisfied.