Patina Maldives, Fari Islands

Good value for money. Delicious food and stylish villa interior.

We just returned home from Patina. Overall, I really enjoyed everything. I can confidently rate the hotel a 9.5/10. I'll start with something other than the hotel itself. Our hotel essentialist was Daria (Ria). We've been to many good hotels in the Maldives, but this is the first time I've encountered such attention from someone who is dedicated to the guests' stay every day. There was no sense of fuss, everything was under control, and any requests that arose were resolved in just a few minutes. This is truly a case where a significant part of the vacation experience was shaped by a specific person. Thank you so much, Daria! The food at the hotel is excellent: a large variety of restaurants to suit every taste. My personal favorites are Helios, Fari Beach Club, and the food trucks. I never got tired of the food during my entire stay. The breakfast was also excellent and varied: a buffet featuring various cuisines. We stayed in a Sunset Beach Pool Villa and loved it. It was spacious, modern, and had a gorgeous view. I didn't appreciate the pool, though. It's very small, both in depth and size. Compared to the hotel and the villa, it could have been much better. The open-air bathtub in front of the villa is also a questionable decision. Regarding the ocean and the reef: this is really important. Our villa overlooked the reef, not the lagoon. There were waves during our stay. It wasn't rough, just normal, clear water. I really liked it. On the other side, directly across from our villa, were the Beach Pool Villas. The water there is much calmer, which is a big plus if you're traveling with small children. But to me, the lagoon feels like a large, still pool; it doesn't feel like the ocean. Regarding the reef: there's no reef directly in front of the Beach Villas; you have to swim to the outer edge of the island, where it's quite beautiful. If you're primarily going for snorkeling, you should choose the Sunset Water Villas. This didn't bother me at all; I just love swimming, wading into the water on the sand without water shoes or coral underfoot. The island itself is large, but there were hardly any people in sight. I first saw hotel guests on the beach on the sixth day of our stay. At breakfast, it was understandable that the hotel was busy (the villas and rooms were 95% occupied), but near our villa and on the beach, we felt like we were completely alone on the island. Their privacy and guest accommodations are simply top-notch. I don't know how they do it, but I couldn't shake the feeling that the island was ours alone. Again, a special thank you to Daria. You made our vacation magical. I hope we'll be back soon.

The service here was impeccable: friendly, prompt, and professional. We were delighted by the attentive butler service, and the restaurant's meals were delicious. While we sat by the sea, the restaurant constantly offered complimentary drinks. They even provided free sunglasses cleaning. I highly recommend the fishing trip. In the evening, as the sun set, our entire boat returned home full of passengers. On the return trip, we enjoyed a seat on the rooftop, enjoying the starry sky.

The view from the room is nice, but the beach quality is too poor, there are many small shellfish, which can easily scratch your feet. The staff at the children's park are very warm and friendly, and it is the first choice for parents and children and the elderly. It is not recommended for honeymoons, there are too many children, and it is noisy when dining and playing.

Very good service and good scenery