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Amilla Maldives Resort Verified Reviews
Finolhas Baa Atoll, 20275, Maldives
9.7
10
From 1957 reviews
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Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.7
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.3
Location
9.8
Free WiFi
9.4
Austria
Reviewed: December 24, 2023
10
Paradise on earth
Pros: Is there anything I can write in this review that other guests didn’t write already here on booking? From the very first moment they welcome you on the airport to the moment you leave this paradise on the earth, everything was just p-e-r-f-e-c-t! Top notch personnel where everyone is trying to pamper you and fulfill all the wishes. Buddy - you are the king! Great food for breakfast - even better for lunch and dinner (special recommendation for Japanese restaurant). Overwater villas are located directly over the reef with incredible marine life underneath (snorkeling felt like Windows screen saver :). On the scale from 1 to 10 I give them 11! Guys thanks for everything.
United Kingdom
Reviewed: December 10, 2023
10
What a wonderful place - staff amazing
Pros: Quiet intimate and beautiful
Cons: None
Singapore
Reviewed: November 26, 2023
10
Outstanding holidays in a paradise island, great food, super friendly and attentive stuff. Awesome.
Pros: Size and quality of room. View of the room. Possibility to swim from the room directly to the sea for several kilometer. Food was also great. Activities - diving.
Cons: Nothing.
Georgia
Reviewed: November 21, 2023
10
Best holidays!
Pros: That was our first time at Maldives, and Amilla makes us fully fall in love with it. Nature and care of it in this place is beautiful. Marvelous riff full of fish and green jungles on island. Our villa was fantastic. Service in every little pieces on high level great thanks for every one who was taking care of us during this vacation. Will come back soon!
Cons: Everything is perfect.
United Kingdom
Reviewed: November 19, 2023
10
Paradise island worth visiting
Pros: Beautiful paradise island, with amazing combination of beaches and forest, allowing for the best holiday. Staff is extremely friendly and polite bringing a happy vibe throughout our stay.
Cons: Everything was amazing 👏
Japan
Reviewed: November 6, 2023
10
Exceptional
Pros: All the food were delicious, staffs are friendly, cleaning the room twice a day, and room and facilities are very clean.
Russia
Reviewed: October 15, 2023
10
Exceptional
Pros: Персонал, общая организация, питание. Было супер все! Отдельное спасибо Светлане за встречу и организацию нашего отдыха! Очень много путешествуем и были очень много раз на Мальдивах, в разных отелях. Но этот отель оставил самые наилучшие впечатления! Просто молодцы!
Cons: Такого нет вообще.
Russia
Reviewed: January 7, 2022
10
все отлично!
Pros: Все было отлично, третий раз были на Мальдивах и этот раз оказался лучшим! спасибо большое всей команде острова)!
Austria
Reviewed: January 3, 2022
10
Exceptional
Pros: Perfect location. Perfectly organized from arrival to departure. Huge rooms. Very professional team. Island is just a paradise. Perfect support from butler Nassah. Spa and Gymn excellent.
Cons: If you are totally picky, food quality could be a bit better in some restaurants. Japanese restaurant outstanding.
Bahrain
Reviewed: December 24, 2021
9.0
Memorable Vacation
Pros: There were a number of things that we especially liked: 1. Attention to detail - prior to our arrival, we received a detailed preference questionnaire, which massively aided in customizing our stay to our needs. We were traveling with an infant, and accordingly we had extensive equipment and dietary requirements. The room was fully equipped with all essential equipment (baby monitor, sterilizer, bottle warmer, changing table, bathing tub, etc.) and it truly felt that we never left home. Moreover, our Khateeb (i.e., personal assistant), Mariam, went out of her way to ensure that our requirements (especially out baby's dietary requirements) were met throughout our stay. 2. Dining experience - we were worried about the cuisine variety and food quality prior to our stay. We were on a half-board meal plan, and were massively pleased with our choice. The breakfast was a mixture of buffet and a la carte, which was diverse, delicious, and satisfying. For dinner, the resort rotates which restaurants are open each given night, which allowed us to try all the cuisines on offer. The food at all the restaurants was amazing, however we especially loved Feeling Koi (we ended up dining there twice during our stay). The half board plan allowed us to select practically any item from the menus (a nominal charge was imposed on certain premium dishes). 3. Room - we stayed at the Reef Villa, and we were not disappointed with our selection. The villa is directly situated over the island's reef, which allowed us to snorkel at our convenience. Our snorkeling experience was always enjoyable, but our highlight was spotting black tip sharks on a number of occasions. We were even lucky to spot them a couple of times while out of water.
Cons: We thought that all services offered by the resort were adequately priced. However, the pricing of the photography services was ridiculous (even for a premium resort). All guests are offered a complimentary 30-minute photoshoot, after which they can receive one free printed picture. The charge for 5 and 10 digital copies is $200, and $300, respectively. Unfortunately, as our photoshoot was one day before our departure, we did not have a chance to select the free printed picture. Instead we were promised a complimentary digital picture, which we are yet to receive as at the date of writing. The resort noted that the photography services are outsourced to a 3rd party, accordingly they have no control over pricing. We find it hard that the resort has no influence on a 3rd party that it has specifically selected. We thought that the entire matter reflected very poorly on the resort, especially when considering how well they handled everything else during our stay The seaplane transfer was pretty convenient for the most part. However, if you are traveling with infants, this experience could be tiring due to the following: 1. It gets pretty loud inside the cabin, so young travelers will have to wear earmuffs (we brought our own with us, but the operator also provided us with a very good set). It was difficult keeping the earmuffs on our baby for the duration of the trip. 2. While the plane is stationary, it got pretty hot inside the cabin. While it is tolerable for adults, it got a bit uncomfortable for our baby. 3. Our inbound and outbound flights made stops along the way, which exacerbated the issues mentioned above. If you traveling without any infants all the issues mentioned above are tolerable.
Kuwait
Reviewed: December 18, 2021
9.0
we definetly visit again with my kids
Pros: friendly staff beautiful island clean & delicious food
Cons: the villa need some furniture renewals a bit of maintaince
Saudi Arabia
Reviewed: December 9, 2021
10
Exceptional
Pros: Clean and luxury stay.
Bulgaria
Reviewed: June 17, 2023
10
best hotel in Maldives
Pros: This hotel is truly amazing and beyond.All exeeded our expectation.From the arrival to the end we are speechless. We stayed 7 nights in lagoon water villa, meal plan dine all around .I recommend highly this mean plan because you can dine in all restaurants in the resorts, and to chose from a la carte menu and you can select wide choice of food, all type of alcohol and beverages without additional payment. We arrived in the airport of Male at 7 am in the morning and somebody from Amilla was waiting for us and we were invited in Amilla lounge.The lounge was super luxury and clean,with shower,snacks,tea and breakfast and many more.We stayed there around 2 hours and than took the sea plane to the island.Everything with the transfer was super well organized.We arrived in the resort around 10 am and our buttler show us our bungalow.Everything was ready and they gave us the room imediatelly.Our checking was done in advance.Their organisation was the best.Our vacantion started imediatelly we reach our bungalow.We stayed in water villa 306.It was amazing,spacious,clean,luxury,comfortable,nothing is enough to describe the villa.Super big and comfy bed,outdoor shower,outdoor pool-good size,living room,menu for pillows are only part of the details.Our mini bar was refilled daily and all included in the price.With this package dine around,you can order once per day room service in the room.The staff was super super super kind.I never see in Maldives so kind staff,plus all speaking excelent english,all of them reacted super fast to all our requests,we are super happy from our stay.The food was also excelent,they offer gluten free,vegan,meat,fish,dairy free,everything.Just super wide selection of food,lots of healty options,but in the same time they have pasta,pizza,burgers.The breakfast was excelent,champagne,fresh juces,pancakes,tea,a la carte menu,musli,cooked food,mama mia,everyting you can imagine.We were pampered like babies.
Cons: everything was perfect
China
Reviewed: May 30, 2023
9.0
美轮美奂的景色，无可挑剔的服务
Pros: 度假村坐拥无敌海景，海水清澈，落日和星空都超美，浮潜很赞！ 餐食选择也可以，早餐丰富，口味很棒！ 服务也很热情周到，配备中文服务是个亮点。
Spain
Reviewed: May 26, 2023
10
Amazing experience at the Amilla Resort
Pros: We stayed at the Amilla Resort for our honeymoon in May. The experience we had there was incredible: our butler Hajar was perfect, always in a good mood and always available. The facilities are fantastic, very nice and large rooms, several restaurants, each one as good as the other. The breakfast was incredible! Everything you could think of was available. We will definitely be back. It was magical. Thank you for everything!
Cons: Everything was perfect
Qatar
Reviewed: May 21, 2023
10
need just a single word to describe…Paradise!
Pros: everything was just perfect, sunset villa I consider the best option, the food was amazing, the staff incredible friendly and helpful, lot of activities … wonderful!💙
Bahrain
Reviewed: April 29, 2023
8.0
lovely
Pros: the view, the food was delicious, the staff were so friendly
Cons: too remote
United States of America
Reviewed: August 29, 2023
10
The very best and awesome
Pros: we are very happy to visit this place, the scenery is beautiful and good, the service is the best and friendly, the food is very tasty and very delicious I highly recommend visiting here hope i can come here again Thank You
United States of America
Reviewed: August 28, 2023
10
The very like , best and awesome
Pros: I really enjoyed visiting here and the hotel service was very good and I recommend staying at this hotel , the food is very tasty and healthy i really enjoy it This place which is so beautiful and awesome
United States of America
Reviewed: August 26, 2023
10
The best and awesome
Pros: am very happy and the place is so extraordinary, the service is also very good, clean, friendly and alert ny food is also so delicious while enjoying the beauty of nature, I recommend this place which is so beautiful
Norway
Reviewed: July 3, 2023
10
Heaven on earth
Pros: Everything was AMAZING! The island, the staff, spescially our butler, housekeeper and dive instructor, and the surroundings. Perfection. A dream coming true
Belgium
Reviewed: June 30, 2023
10
Exceptional
Pros: LIeu ,ambiance ,service,nourriture, Magnifique hôtel ! Personnel dévoué et toujours souriant
Cons: Vu la saison basse,qu'il y avait souvent du vent et moins de clients , les pêches sportives organisées matin et soirs n'avaient souvent pas lieu !Seul critique mais dommage pour mon mari qui y allait aussi pour cela .
United Kingdom
Reviewed: June 18, 2023
8.0
Unforgettable honeymoon experience 5*
Pros: Lovely attention to detail, range of services and the staff go above and beyond.
Cons: There is 27.6% tax added onto everything so it isn’t cheap even before this is added.
Tanzania
Reviewed: June 17, 2023
10
Exceptional
Pros: Everything
Austria
Reviewed: December 5, 2022
10
Honeymoon above expectations!
Pros: Unfassbar tolles Hotel, wahrscheinlich das Beste, das wir jemals besucht haben. Herrliches Zimmer, Sauberkeit und Essen auf höchstem Niveau. Sehr freundliches Personal (danke Samail, der und jeden Wunsch von den Augen abgelesen hat), toller Service und ein sehr hohes Level an Privacy. das Hotel hat außerdem ein fantastisches Gym, gratis Fahrräder und einen inklusiven Butler Service, der unzureichend beworben wird.
Cons: die Getränke und Speise Preise sind wirklich komplett überzogen, was wahrscheinlich den Hintergrund hat, das Gäste Vollpension oder a la carte wählen sollen.
United Kingdom
Reviewed: November 29, 2022
10
Beautiful place, real luxury, staff can’t do enough for you, food really good 😊
Pros: it was amazing, true luxury
Cons: nothing
Japan
Reviewed: October 12, 2022
10
天国
Pros: ８年連続で滞在してますが飽きることなくまたすぐに行きたくなる楽園です。
Cons: よくない点はありません。コロナでお気に入りのブティックが閉店していたこと
Brazil
Reviewed: May 12, 2022
10
Exceptional
Pros: O hotel tem o melhor dos dois mundos em Maldivas, praia de areia branca para 'aquelas fotos' e corais para ver a fauna marinha. Para quem gosta de mergulho é fantástico. Café da manhã excelente. Refeições com muitas opções saudáveis e orgânicas cultivadas na própria ilha. Funcionários atenciosos e ágeis (especialmente o Mark e a staff Karina), tudo sempre muito limpo e organizado, a ilha é bem grande e mesmo com o hotel lotado dificilmente você encontra outros hóspedes. Recomendo.
Cons: É difícil apontar alguma falha, mas se posso fazer uma sugestão é terem um caiaque transparente.
United Kingdom
Reviewed: February 21, 2022
10
Incredibly hard to leave our beautiful island home!
Pros: There was nothing the staff could not do to make sure we had a wonderful time. From the restaurant staff, to our butler, the spa staff, the housekeeping and front of house; they were all marvellous. The resort was beautiful. It’s natural beauty on full display. It was a slick operation but felt totally relaxed. It truly felt like “our” island home! We have stayed in some top notch places but the experience of Amilla beats them all. The perfect holiday.
Cons: We would have loved to have had a printed copy of the island map with all the details about snorkelling & tides etc in our room.
United States of America
Reviewed: September 7, 2023
9.0
Wonderful
Pros: I really enjoyed the experience of staying at this hotel. The service provided is very friendly and professional, from the reception staff to the room service team.
United States of America
Reviewed: August 29, 2023
10
The very the best and awesome
Pros: we are very happy to visit this place, the scenery is beautiful and good, the service is the best and friendly, the food is very tasty and very delicious I highly recommend visiting here hope i can come here again Thank You
United Kingdom
Reviewed: December 3, 2021
9.0
this place is paradise
Pros: the location was fantastic, the food was exceptional and the rooms were spacious and very nicely set out.
Cons: the only thing that let it down was patchy wifi in our room
Brazil
Reviewed: November 23, 2021
10
Perfeito
Pros: A beleza natural das Maldivas dispensa comentários. Você consegue fazer snorkel com tartarugas, arraias e das mais variadas espécies de peixes a poucos metros do seu quarto. Mas o destaque vai para os funcionários do resort: todos fazem questão de tornar sua estadia o mais prazeirosa possível, desde os que trabalham no café da manhã até os que organizam os passeios. Destaque para o Sr Samir; e também para o brasileiro Silvio que trabalho no centro de mergulho e nos deu uma ótima aula antes de nos levar para realizar o mergulho de cilindro. Nota 10. Sem esquecer da Sra Jo que nos ensinou com muita simpatia a fazer Kombucha.
Russia
Reviewed: October 18, 2021
10
Exceptional
Pros: Питание на хорошем уровне. Завтраки великолепные. Все возникающие вопросы, бронирование ресторанов и прочее, нам мгновенно решала Елена, большое ей спасибо.
Cons: У некоторых членов семьи к концу отдыха появилось какое-то раздражение на коже. Думаем от простыней.
Russia
Reviewed: September 22, 2021
10
Отдыхали с 15.09 по 22.09.2021
Pros: Нам понравилось Все , каждый день природа давала нам возможность удивляться , жили на рифе , рыбы , черепахи , очень красиво , безумно красиво , Погода была замечательная , только накануне отъезда ночью был страшный ветер и шторм , пришлось понервничать по поводу полёта на гидросамолёте , но всё прошло идеально . Персонал заботливый , вежливый , предупредительный , окружили нас любовью и комфортом . Насекомых вообще не было видно , очень боялись этого - когда ехали . Спасибо огромное всем .
Cons: Я очень люблю устриц - устриц на Мальдивах нет .
Japan
Reviewed: September 22, 2021
10
Exceptional
Pros: スモールラグジュアリー
Cons: なし
Russia
Reviewed: August 12, 2021
10
Райский остров!
Pros: Мы жили на Reef Villa: очень большой номер, который оснащён всем необходимым; огромная веранда с бассейном; ощущение уединенности (соседей совсем не видно и не слышно); вилла находится на самой лучшей части рифа на всем резорте (именно на нашем рифе мы ежедневно смотрели разных рыб, иногда попадались маленькие акулы и черепахи, рядом с виллой находится достопримечательность - Blue Whole, куда иногда привозят туристов); в номере убираются 2 раза в день и на ночь приносят мини десерты. У всех гостей есть свой личный батлер, который в любое время отвечает на все вопросы, приезжает за вами на багги и помогает в любой ситуации. Завтраки были достаточно разнообразные: было много свежевыжатых соков, достаточно фруктов, большое меню с блюдами из яиц, отель большое внимание уделяет правильному питанию, поэтому можно найти молоко растительного происхождения, безглютеновую выпечку и т.д. Много ресторанов, где можно поужинать (нельзя сказать, что кухня шедевральная, но вкусно) наши любимые - Feeling Koi и Joe's Pizza (ну очень вкусная пицца, я в Италии её ел не так часто)) В целом остров большой, есть ежедневные активности (водные виды спорта, йога и т.д), не смотря на то, что курорт большой, всегда присутствует ощущение уединенности, очень красиво, чисто и комфортно. Персонал хорошо обучен и всегда готов помочь.
Cons: Мы брали несколько экскурсий со снорклингом. Экскурсия к мантам была неудачной, т.к в тот день мы их не увидели совсем. Хотелось бы, чтобы отель предусматривал какую-то компенсацию за такие экскурсии, например, скидка на следующую экскурсию. Но всё равно впечатления остались хорошие.
United Kingdom
Reviewed: February 19, 2023
10
6 Star excellence.
Pros: Everything. It was paradise. The staff did everything they could to make it perfect, from the Manager Simon, our butler Vicky, everyone. Honestly could not recommend enough. Thank you everyone. we will be back.
Cons: it is pricey but exclusive.
Germany
Reviewed: February 14, 2023
10
UNBELIEVABLE AND AMAZING STAY - I HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT
Pros: I HIGHLY RECOMMEND Amilla Fushi Maledives all my 52 years i never met so kind people. The rooms are amzing luxury and big, the own pools perfect, food is from extremely high quality. Jason, Shaad and own butler and all his team are unbelievable kind and made a wonderful and amzing stay!!! I will come back for sure))))))) Karsten Iwanowski from Duesseldorf in Germany
Cons: the food was too good and amzing)) 3 kilogramms more))))
Switzerland
Reviewed: January 30, 2023
8.0
Very Good
Pros: Von A-Z war alles organisiert. Abholung am Airport bis zum persönlichen Empfang auf der Insel. Kein Umständliches Check-In sondern direkt in die Villa gleiches beim Check-Out. Persönliche Betreuung vor Ort, wo man alles bekommt. Es wird alles gemacht das es an nichts fehlt.
Russia
Reviewed: January 24, 2023
9.0
прекрасный сервис, дружелюбный персонал, место где можно почувствовать уединение и познакомятся с прекрасными обитателям
Pros: вилла на воде была великолепна
Cons: не было такого
Kazakhstan
Reviewed: January 22, 2023
10
perfect
Pros: everthing is perfect！ We love Amillafushi.
Australia
Reviewed: December 20, 2022
10
Unforgettable getaway to the Maldives
Pros: The whole team at Amilla were incredible. Everyone was friendly, the services were second-to-none and the accommodation was flawless (even better than advertised!). The resort was the definition of paradise, so much so we extended our stay. I’ve never been one to visit the same resort twice, but my partner and I both agree that we’d go back in a heartbeat. Amilla’s focus on sustainability and wellness really helped us disconnect from our busy lives, unwind and get in touch with our inner peace. Special thanks to Saruar, our butler, who made our time at Amilla particularly memorable. The team is lucky to have you!
Cons: N/A
Australia
Reviewed: December 14, 2022
10
Exceptional
Pros: The staff were extremely helpful and the resort was beautiful. The facilities were second-to-none.
Cons: N/A
Russia
Reviewed: June 7, 2021
8.0
Very Good
Cons: нередко белое, розовое и шампанское вина подают недостаточно охлажденными
Russia
Reviewed: May 4, 2021
10
Очень понравился отпуск!
Pros: Хорошая разнообразная кухня как на завтрак, так и на обед и ужин. Отличная карта напитков в целом и вин в частности. Прекрасные чистые пляжи, бассейны. Отличная анимация для детей. Приветливый заботливый персонал, не слишком назойливый - все в меру.
Cons: В номерах необходимо пометить цену на мини-бар, чтобы потом не удивляться счету, получается, что не смотря на самый высокий пакет скидок на мини-бар нет, это нелогично. Скорость wi-fi интернета на виллах слабая, но местная сим-карта решила проблему. Думаю, для отелей такого уровня подобные вопросы должны быть решены в принципе.
Switzerland
Reviewed: April 16, 2023
9.0
Absolutely Amilla
Pros: Beautiful island, lots of nature. We stayed in a sunset villa for 2 weeks. Comfortable room and bed. All electrical sockets are catered for, so you don’t need to bring travel plugs. Good air con. stacked mini bar. Staff try their best to accommodate all customers needs. Good choice of restaurants, ‘Feeling Koi’ is fantastic. Excellent choice at breakfast, enough to cater to all tastes and preferences. The hotel throw theme nights and arrange buffets and cocktail evenings to make evenings interesting. Good spacious room, good size bathroom. House keeping do a very good job. Although separate to the hotel, the dive center deserves a mention, as the staff are amazing. Sappe our instructor is the best, Natsumi are Silvio are also great. Two tennis courts, Marcus is a great coach. Gym and spa are also fantastic. We were also impressed with our arrival at Malé airport, the lounge and transfer to and from Malé to Amilla Fushi island. Simply fantastic.
Cons: It has to be said that we were unfortunate to suffer 3 leaks during a heavy downpour on one particular day. I don’t want to criticise too much, but it does beg the question regarding the overall maintenance of the villas. It was reported immediately and dealt with promptly once the rain subsided, however it was a bit chaotic. The management only felt it appropriate to call me on the phone rather than visiting face to face. We were offered a room exchange for one night, but felt this was too much upheaval. Debris continued to blow from the roof onto the terrace and in the pool over the course of the next few days. We had to ask to have this cleaned. This happened during the second day of our 2 week stay, so we didn’t get off to the best start. Also pay careful attention when walking on the wooden terrace due to splinters. This should be sanded and some consideration should be taken to install wheels on the loungers on the terrace. I have to say that these were the only negative points and we would consider returning in future. The rest of our stay was fabulous.
Kazakhstan
Reviewed: April 15, 2023
10
Exceptional
Pros: It is a very beautiful island with magnificent jungle. The food in the restaurants is incredibly tasty, the service is of the highest quality. Special thanks to the chefs! our villa was not super new but clean and spacious. The local reef with its inhabitants is fascinating. Activities every day are very interesting paid and free. It was the best vacation of my life. I will definitely return there.
Cons: snorkelling suits were very shabby and with holes. But they gave us them for free all the days of our stay.
Australia
Reviewed: April 12, 2023
10
If heaven was a place on earth
Pros: absolutely everything! was treated like royalty even before we arrived at the resort from Amillas private airport lounge before and after your seaplane flight. Amilla resort is an absolute dream, the management were and staff were so warm and welcoming right from the get go. They were extremely accommodating and they thought of everything. I highly recommend this resort and I’m not one for leaving reviews but this place deserves all the credit and more.
Cons: not a single thing
China
Reviewed: September 21, 2023
10
Amazing and lovely
Pros: We really like the service and our vill
Cons: Nothing to say everything was great
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Reviewed: a week ago
5/5
A wonderful place.
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Reviewed: 2 weeks ago
5/5
Our stay was excellence in paradise at it’s best. ||The pool villa was spacious, private and equipped top-notch. The team catered to all our needs and we felt the service was very personal and from the heart. We felt like our wishes were fulfilled before we even had to asked for it - special thanks to our Katheeb.||The island itself has a lot of natural greenery and can be discovered by bicycle or buggy service. It felt very private and helped us to relax so quickly. The massages by the spa team were performed very professionally by focusing on the preferences we discussed before.||Also we would like to particularly highlight the culinary experience starting from the wide breakfast selection with numerous healthy options also for vegans and vegetarians to the evening dinner offers which holds various menus available for any preference. ||For a lunch snack we also tried the pizzas as there is a dedicated hut with stone oven for it - compliments to the pizza chef to create this delicious snack on an island in the Indian Ocean. ||On our tour around the island we discovered a little garden where fresh products are grown. In the room amenities were presented beautifully with recycled plastic packagings - congratulations to these sustainability initiatives.||To wrap up: Thank you to everyone from Amilla for such a wonderful service with so many individual touches at a stunning high class island environment. We loved every moment at the island!
Reviewed: 2 weeks ago
5/5
Es un completo paraiso. El equipo humano que lo hace posible está siempre ideando cómo hacer la experiencia de su huesped más increible aun. No les falta detalle y es de destacar su completo compromiso con el medio ambiente, cuidando su huella de carbono y la de sus huespedes en cada servicio que ofrecen.
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Couple
Reviewed: 2 weeks ago
5/5
A most welcoming and jewel in the Maldivian crown with all what you would expect from a 5 star Island in the Maldives. Excellent Restaurants with very attentive and immaculate service from the very friendly staff. All of the water sports that you can think of on hand and once again excellent tuition is available from staff who are always too pleased to help. Excellent accommodation with discrete regular housekeeping to suit your times makes this one Island we would not hesitate to return to. Thanks to everyone for making us most welcome and looking after our every need 👍👍
Reviewed: 3 weeks ago
5/5
We had the best time at Amilla for our honeymoon in October 2023.||Everyone was so hospitable and made us feel so welcome and at home. Nothing was ever too much trouble. Special mentions to our Khateeb Samail (known as Sam) who took such good care of us, Narelle the General Manager, Geoff the Director of Food and Beverages, Nafha the Maldivian chef, Ayya our awesome waiter, Mauman our housekeeper - honestly though, literally everyone we met working front of house and back of house were so genuinely wonderful.||*Villa - We stayed in the Sunset Overwater Villa - super spacious, clean, comfortable and awesome, we loved loved loved it. It included a comfortable king sized bed facing the water and two outdoor showers in addition to the indoor one and a bathtub if you fancy a soak. Our villa was serviced twice a day and there were yummy turndown treats each night when we returned to our villa for the night.||*Food - one of us is coeliac and it was food heaven being at Amilla (we definitely expanded our waistline while we were there). There was so much choice in every restaurant and all the chefs took so much care with ensuring there was delicious gluten free food with no cross contamination - we were so appreciative. They did say if there was something on the menu we wanted, we could ask them to make it for us. Nothing ever was too much trouble for them.||*Activities - While you could just spend your time lounging around the resort or in your villa, if you want something to do, you would definitely not be bored as there was so much on the calendar to do - yoga, DJ class, cooking class, art class, snorkelling to name a few.||One of the highlights was swimming with Manta Rays at Hanifaru Bay - such an amazing and once in a lifetime experience.||A special thanks to the Amilla team for going above and beyond for us. We wanted to visit a nearby resort to dine at their underwater restaurant and they made it happen for us with organising a transfer.||It was so good, it made it hard to leave. We are still talking about our time at Amilla to this day. We look forward to returning (hopefully soon)!|Thank you again for making our honeymoon such a memorable one!||Michelle & Nathanael
Reviewed: 3 weeks ago
5/5
Apologies for the delayed review, but I couldn't let nearly a year pass without expressing how truly memorable our stay at Amilla resort was. It EXCEEDED all expectations and stands out as a GENUINE 5-star experience across the board. This being our third visit to the Maldives, we can confidently say it's unparalleled.||||Beyond the kindness and impeccable service of the staff, we were particularly impressed by the dining options. The restaurants offered the best culinary experience we've had in the Maldives, featuring extraordinary venues and top-notch table service. Despite the resort being fully booked, the island's spacious layout creates an illusion of seclusion.||||Amidst a plethora of activities, we couldn't possibly indulge in everything we wanted, even after a week-long stay. Our Sunset Water Pool Villa was exquisite, and the housekeeping service (twice daily) maintained a consistently high standard. The provided bicycles proved both fun and essential for navigating the expansive and lush island.||||As avid snorkelers, we can attest that the house reef is one of the best in the Maldives. Our experience was so enriching that we embarked on an extraordinary adventure, obtaining our Open Water PADI certification. Sappe, our extraordinary instructor made our daily trips both fun, safe and memorable that we decided to take the Advanced Open Water PADI courses and it was the best decision ever. The diving was a standout highlight of our trip. We will always dearly remember Sappe (Shafiq) by his patience, knowledge and kindness. Be sure to include a visit to the blue hole! ||||We were fortunate enough to see the beach lit up by bioluminescent plankton. It was a magical spectacle at night even if it was the end of the season and very few were left!||||Last but certainly not least, a special shoutout to Vicky, who was always attentive, making our stay truly memorable. A huge thank you to the entire team, including Murray, Dudu, Hajar, Ratih, Shaad, Jambe, and many others. ||||We highly recommend Amilla; finding an island and service of this caliber is a rare gem.
Reviewed: a month ago
5/5
Excellent from start to finish. We had a room with a sunset view which was absolutely beautiful. Rooms on the sea have a private plunge pool with a ladder down to the sea. ||We did several excursions, the local island visit with visits to Kendhoo and another island with an Amilla guide to walk us around which was really nice to see the non resort islands||We did the house reef snorkelling which was my first time snorkelling and I had no idea how much we would see, it’s pretty spectacular down there and we saw all manner of wildlife, we also were able to keep hold of our snorkelling gear and do some more snorkelling on our own which was also excellent||Turtle discovery was the highlight for us, we saw approximately ten turtles, both Green and Hawksbill which was beautiful to see||Dolphin discovery was also great we found a pod of also probably 10 or so dolphins including a baby||Sunrise fishing was a very early start but very much worth it, really good experience with a great team of people||The restaurants on the resort are all great, our favourites were Feeling Koi and Barolo. The DAI package means that almost all food is inclusive and plenty of drink also included so worth opting for this||Our Khateeb Nappe was excellent and very attentive, he checked in with us a couple of times a day and made sure all our needs were met. Special thanks to him and also to Mauman our housekeeper who did a great job of keeping the place tidy whilst also adding some artistic and creative flair over our stay. Mauman and Nappe also went out of their way to arrange a floral bubble bath for my wife when they found out she is pregnant. Something they did not need to do but we are incredibly grateful to them for doing||The resort is an incredible place and Nappe and Mauman really made our trip special, i hope we will be back in the future.||Thank you Amilla for an amazing holiday, Dave & Juliet
Reviewed: a month ago
5/5
До этого были на Мальдивах несколько раз, но поняли, что мы были не на тех Мальдивах. Amilla потрясающая. Всё на высшем уровне! Сервис на 5+. Персонал очень дружелюбный и отзывчивый. Уезжали со слезами на глазах. Наша батлер Hajar самая лучшая в мире <3. Детскому клубу отдельное спасибо. Наши детки находились там целый день, даже купаться не ходили. Хотелось побольше рассказать про дайвинг, так как отзывов про него немного. Начнем с хауз рифа. Красивый, но не сильно живой. Нужно искать места на острове. Но нам удалось увидеть черепашку во время сноркилинга. Для дайвинга предлагают много разных мест. Есть прям классные, есть не очень. Много акул. Наш инструктор умеет их подзывать. Иногда было страшно, когда 3-5 акул плавают вокруг тебя, но запоминающе. Сервис dive team самый лучший из всех, с кем я ныряла. Инструктор Sappe очень опытный и внимательный. Рекомендую. Есть и русский инструктор - Alex. |Отдельное спасибо за кухню. Всё оооочень и очень вкусно! Шампанское на завтраке. Много фруктов, выпечки, мясных нарезок и огромный ассортимент блюд с яйцами. Потрясающе. Везде есть русскоговорящий персонал. |Единственный минус, который заметили, хотелось бы живой музыки за ужином, прям качественной, чтобы сидеть, пить вино и наслаждаться. Диджея тоже не хватало. |Спасибо Amilla за отличный отдых. Развития Вам и всего хорошего всему персоналу. Вы классные! 💜
Reviewed: a month ago
5/5
It was a fantastic experience. We had such a great time at the resort. The service and hospitality were outstanding. I give special appreciation to Hajar for being with us and helping us plan every moment at the hotel. She even planned an anniversary surprise, which was so special. The food, stay, travel, and the island were so good—no sugar coating. We are going back.
Reviewed: a month ago
5/5
Amazing resort. Villa was amazing, incredible food and outstanding facilities but the best was the service. Special mention to Nappe who took really good care of us. Love all the restaurants and the activities on offer
Reviewed: a month ago
5/5
We stayed here for a week over New Year’s.The resort was beautifully decorated with lights but all where already gone at 3rd of January..We came from Huvafen where the service (all employees seemed happy)and quality of food where superior to Amilla’s.(most employees at the restaurants seemed tired and not so happy especially at breakfast =our personal impression)Our 2br beachvilla was lacking any decorations.Stark white walls and no artwork/decoration at all(1 🪴to be honest and a little xmas tree made of colored feathers,which was nice.)I did not like the beige carpet under the beds.From a hygienic point of vue.|The best room of the villa was the bathroom.Also the furniture outside and inside was not very comfortable.Especially the dining “chairs” .|Service was not on par with the previous 5 star resorts we had visited over the past few years.For dinner you had to book a table and many times we came and there was no table set for us (4)Even for our last dinner[ which was also my birthday ]no mention of our departure,no birthday wishes . Nothing.They knew because at breakfast a nice lady congratulated me and our cheerful room attendant Sahadat made me some bday decorations.|Even our Khateeb/villahost did not mention it.The GM not once came at our table at some time of the week.Feeling Koi our least favorite because it lacks ambiance.Such a pity because it is the only overwater outlet .Vakkaru,Nautilus,Soneva Fushi ,Kihavah ,FS Giravaaru and Huvafen the service is (much)better than at Amilla.We will not return.
Reviewed: a month ago
5/5
I got so much helpful information from the reviews here and in the forums that I am very happy to share our views of Amilla and our wonderful holiday.||We organised a two island, 10 day break flying direct with Virgin. Amilla was our second stop and we had an easy speedboat transfer to a warm welcome from the lovely Amilla team. We could see Amilla from our previous island and I did wonder if I had made the right choice! A glorious green island with this long brilliant and a bit brutal white extension of modern OWB. But I need not have worried. Amilla combines a wonderful well-established glorious green island with beautiful modern, spacious villas. ||We had a wonderful beach villa with pool and uninterrupted views to the ocean. Choices of places to sit, lounge or eat in the sun or shade at any time of day. A dreamy, comfortable and enormous bed and fantastic bathroom with choice of outside showers. A separate lounge area with bar, fridge and ability to make drinks.|We were on the Dine Around AI package which made life very easy. Breakfasts were fantastic – so many choices and fabulous food. There was a choice of places for lunch – or indeed you could have in villa service. A range of choices from Asian to western. We ate in all the restaurants and enjoyed the Maldivian and Mediterranean dining evenings. Lots of choice and lots of help with unfamiliar dishes especially from the lovely Naf who shared her enthusiasm for all things Maldivian.||The dive school was one of the best we have found worldwide; professional, safe, friendly and determined everyone should have a great time. Thanks to Silvio and all the team.||We loved the spa treatments and exploring the island with orchid and kitchen gardens.||Most importantly it was people who made this place really special. We were made to feel so welcome and special whether in our villa with the team led by Sahadat (and his beautiful doorstep art) or eating and drinking in the restaurants and bars. And then Samir whose job it was to look after us was great – including showing huge patience in helping us stay an extra two days as we did not want to go home.
Reviewed: a month ago
5/5
During our recent stay at this resort, we found ourselves immersed in the wild beauty of the island, a tranquil setting that appeals to those seeking a quieter escape. However, it's important to note a few aspects that tempered our overall experience.| |The natural surroundings of the island, while wild and enchanting, revealed some areas of the village left unkempt. This may be inconsequential to some, but for those who value a well-maintained environment, it's worth considering.| |The Feeling Koi restaurant and the pizza were very good. However, one inconvenience was the impossibility to have cold water during meals, a detail that may not suit everyone's preference.| |A notable drawback is the high pricing of excursions and activities on the island. The costs felt somewhat disproportionate to the overall expense of the stay.| |On a positive note, we extend our thanks to Rahat, a staff member who stood out for his kindness and attentiveness throughout our stay. His efforts in maintaining the cleanliness of our room were appreciated and contributed to a comfortable stay.| |The rooms, while generally comfortable, have a slightly dated feel. Despite this, they were adequately maintained, offering a peaceful retreat.| |A nice feature of the resort is the option to explore the island by bike, providing a quiet and eco-friendly means of transportation.| |In summary, this resort provides a serene escape into nature, with some considerations to keep in mind. The tranquil atmosphere make it a suitable choice for those seeking a quieter retreat. However, improvements in certain areas could enhance the overall experience.
Reviewed: a month ago
5/5
Amilla is a hotel like no other! And full off surprises.
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Couple
Reviewed: a month ago
5/5
Mein Mann und ich haben eine Devise: Ein Urlaubsort kein zweites Mal. Bis wir in 2022 auf Amilla waren. Auf dieser Insel Anlage passt einfach ALLES! So dass wir kurzerhand auch in 2023 Amilla gebucht haben.|Glücklicherweise hat uns erneut unser Katheeb Nappe betreut und stand uns jederzeit mit Rat und Tat zur Seite. Herzlichen Dank an dich, Nappe!!!|Abermals hatten wir eine unvergessliche Zeit auf einer traumhaften Insel mit wunderbaren Menschen. Ein drittes Mal schließen wir nicht aus ….
Reviewed: a month ago
5/5
Ich weiß garnicht, wie ich anfangen soll.|Es begann schon ca. 2 Wochen vor dem Urlaub, da flatterte eine Email rein, mit der Bitte um Angaben, welche Zudecke man haben möchte oder welche Art von Kopfkissen. Das haben wir so noch nie erlebt und waren entsprechend überrascht.|Und so wie es angefangen hat, war dann auch die kompletten 10 Tage, die wir dort waren.|Es beginnt schon bei der Ankunft am Flughafen. Sehr freundliche Mitarbeiter empfangen einen dort und ab diesem Moment kann man sich zurücklehnen, da einem alles abgenommen wird. Wirklich alles.|Bei der Ankunft auf der Insel bekommt man einen Butler zur Seite gestellt, der sich dann auch bei Bedarf rund um die Uhr kümmert.|Das gesamte Personal ist unheimlich freundlich und zuvorkommend.|Die Anlage ist sehr gepflegt und schon morgens vor 6 Uhr wird begonnen, die Anlage sauber zu machen.|Die Villen, wir hatten eine Wasservilla, sind sehr schön und auch sehr groß und so entsteht auch nie das Gefühl von Enge.|Das Essen in den unterschiedlichen Restaurants ist sehr gut und die Auswahl ist sensationell.|Bilder haben wir natürlich auch sehr viele gemacht, aber unser sehen genauso aus wie die, die hier schon auf der Seite sind. Deswegen fügen wir keine hinzu.|Besonders bedanken möchten wir uns bei Nappe unserem Butler und bei unserem Roomboy Rahat, die sich immer toll um uns gekümmert haben und auch die Überraschung für meine Frau zu ihrem Geburtstag wunderschön umgesetzt haben.|Wir werden, wenn wir wieder auf die Malediven gehen, auf jeden Fall wieder hier unsere Zeit verbringen.|Nochmals ein großes Dankeschön alle.||||
Reviewed: 2 months ago
5/5
Потрясающий отель,еда,сам остров и конечно батлер Даша ❤️|В этом отеле замечательно все!|Шикарные вековые баньяны,риф прямо у вилл!|И сами виллы -200 метров радости!|Это был лучший отдых в моей жизни!||Я очень советую посетить этот остров. Это совсем другие Мальдивы 🇲🇻
Reviewed: 2 months ago
5/5
一切都很棒，食物，環境，服務等等|但建議課程與活動可以再更多，像是藍洞浮潛，reef 浮潛，目前一個星期可能只有兩次，而這裡的天氣不是很穩定，經常遇到天氣不佳因素導致取消，這對在島時間不長的旅客很不友善，因為他們只有一次機會卻因為天氣因素而沒能體驗到Amilla最棒的活動。遠洋來此度假的旅客會感到非常沮喪。而且大部分會選擇來Amilla的旅客應該都是被這裡美麗的生態所吸引，因此如果能每天都有教練引導大家參觀這美麗的生態應該會是一個美妙的體驗及回憶。
Reviewed: 2 months ago
5/5
리프풀빌라로 갔는데 방도 엄청 넓고 깨끗했어요.|말레공항의 라운지도 훌륭하고, 친절한 직원분들께서 떠날 때까지 도와주어서 너무 좋았습니다.|객실엔 필요한 모든 것들이 다 있었어요.|(구명조끼까지 있을 줄은 몰랐어요)|그리고 수중환경 정말 최고에요!🐢🐡🐠🐟|상어, 가오리, 거북이, 형형색색의 물고기까지..|너무 즐겁고 행복한 시간 보냈습니다|고마워요 아밀라..🤍|모두 친절했고, 특히 Lana에게 고마워요!|
Reviewed: 2 months ago
5/5
We thought the whole week was magical, the staff were really attentive, our katheeb Buddy was just the right balance of supportive without being intrusive. The reef villa was huge and comfortable, and the access to the reef was unbelievable. We spent way more time in the water snorkelling than we thought we would, sometimes getting in three snorkelling sessions in a day from various points around the island. (Our first time at Amilla, and our first time in the Maldives - so take this from a Maldives newbie perspective, but from someone with a decent amount of high-end accommodation in Asia and elsewhere.) GENERAL VIBE Jungly, not too built-up. Laidback. Not bling. Lazy bike rides everywhere. Bats flying through the trees. Largely felt uninhabited except at mealtimes. Elegantly classy without being stuffy. Maybe slightly disjointed in terms of guest interactions, but maybe that's just the Maldives for you. THE STAFF Overall a great experience. Bearing in mind that I don't think we asked as much of our Katheeb Buddy as much as other guests might do, he was very responsive when we did need him and very chilled out and friendly. He proactively booked stuff for us, and gave us guidance on snorkelling spots - even took us out snorkelling with him on the last day. He was unobtrusive, not obsequious but available when required and interested in our happiness and welfare. THE SNORKELLING The reef was great. We had great visibility on the northwest side of the island. Saw reef sharks, nurse sharks, eagle rays, green and hawksbill turtles, morays, and lots of "fish soup" schools. Lots of parrotfish and the odd titan triggerfish. We loved it so much and being able to just nip in for a quick half hour from the back deck of the villa was sensationally good. We loved our expeditions too - the Blue Hole trip showed us that actually we could snorkel over to it from our villa, which we did repeatedly, and the one that went out on the boat to the islands and reefs south of us was great too. The coral and fish life on the submerged atoll to the south was outstanding.
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Vacation
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Couple
Reviewed: 2 months ago
5/5
Хотела бы поделиться о самом райском местечке на Земле ❤️ Я ездила отдыхать туда с 3 детьми (12,5,3) в период с 17.11-28.11. Это была наша первая поездка на Мальдивы. Прекрасный отель, все на высшем уровне. Индивидуальный подход к каждому гостю. Безумно вкусная кухня во всех ресторанах, безупречный сервис и забота о дорогих гостях👌 Особую благодарность хотелось бы выразить нашему Батлеру Светлане!🙏🙏🙏 Профессионал своего дела, прекрасный человек и добросовестный сотрудник!🌸🌸🌸 Светлана всегда на связи и оперативно решала поставленные задачи☀️ Спасибо огромное!!! Это действительно то место, куда хотелось бы вернуться и ни раз!! И буду надеяться, что это обязательно так и будет🙏 Очень рекомендую этот отель!👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Reviewed: 2 months ago
5/5
Amilla Maldives and Baa Atoll exceeded our expectations in every single way. We were impressed with the spacious and beautiful reef water villa and the attentiveness of our butler (Jupiter) and all of the wait staff. The food was amazing and there were plenty of options to choose from. We have been to a lot of different destinations but this is by far our favorite.
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Vacation
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Couple
Reviewed: 2 months ago
5/5
Начну со встречи в аэропорту-все четко, оперативно и без малейшего напряжения. Ждали с табличкой, где указано названием отеля, сразу после выхода из зоны прилета. |Подхватили чемоданы, сопроводили до регистрации на внутренний рейс(воздушный трансфер до отеля), зарегистрировали и на минибасе отвезли в свой лаунж. Все в сопровождении представителя. Лаунж чистый, с верандой и прекрасным видом на водную парковку самолетов. Кофе капсульное, чай, легкий перекус к вашим услугам. |Ждали вылета около 20 минут, затем снова пришли, сопроводили до борта. Полет занял около 35 минут, летели сразу до нашего отеля. Вновь прибывшие отдыхающие выгружаются на плавающий понтон, где уже ждет катер , чтобы доставить всех до отеля-3 минуты по воде, а там уже встречает персонал отеля. Приветствуют коктейлями. На пирсе ожидают гольфкары с табличками гостей и закрепленные за ними батлерами. Нашим была Светлана, русскоговорящая красивая девушка, очень улыбчивая, контактная и решающая все наши вопросы быстро и легко. |Мы приехали в отель около 11:30 утра. Номер был готов сразу. Вилла с видом на риф нас встретила бутылкой охлажденного шампанского и корзиной фруктов, заполненным минибаром, кофемашиной с разной крепости капсулами и чудесным видом. |В минибаре бесплатно все: вино красное и белое, игристое, прохладительные напитки, снеки, пиво. Все пополняется ежедневно. Кроме этого 1 литр джина, 1 литр водки, 1 бутылка шампанского. Как выпьешь, так и пополнят)|Плюсы: поделен на две зоны, гостиная и спальня. У каждый зоны свой выход на веранду. Хорошая ТВ система. Телевизоры в каждой зоне. Много шкафов, гладильная доска и утюг. Небольшая кухонная зона, разная посуда для разных напитков, хороший выбор чая, есть принадлежности для приготовления коктейля. Каждый вечер приносят безглютеновые десерты-вкусно. |Минусы: номера не новые, нет дверей( кроме туалета),ванная расположена в спальне, если кто-то спит, помыться можно только в летнем душе на веранде. Мне не очень удобно. Ванные принадлежности скромные, до этого в отелях были и более полные наборы. Здесь, например, набор для бритья отсутствовал. Не критично нам, но считаю должен быть. |Еще один минус - на веранде нет крыши, то есть зоны с полной тенью нет, только зонт. |Но зато веранда такой формы и размеров, что закаты можно наблюдать лежа на диване. |Для любителей снорклить- сразу спускаешься с виллы и отличный риф. Много разной рыбы, красивой, большой и не очень. Видела большую черепаху прямо возле дома, как говорится. Маски и ласты привезли сразу в номер, мы лишь сообщили размер обуви. |Есть велосипеды, мы с удовольствием катались по острову утром и вечером. Остров приличных размеров, около 10-12 минут занимает велосипедная прогулка. На острове и свой садик, и огород, где выращивают микрозелень и даже симпатичный курятник )) на острове есть разные места для отдыха, уединенные, с хорошим входом и красивым видом. Если захотите провести время вдвоем, то можно попросить батлера, привезут вам шампанского! Есть возможность посмотреть кино на пляже, прожить одну ночь в прозрачном экодоме , оборудованным всем необходимым. Но за доп.плату. Мы не пробовали, но отзывы от отдыхающих хорошие. |Есть отличный спортзал, он тоже состоит из двух частей- одна с кардиотренажерами, вторая-для силовых. Наполнение отличное, бонус-шикарный вид. |Ресторанов на острове три: японский, итальянский, индийский. Работали по два каждый вечер, но мы были в несезон, в сезон работают все. Утром шведский стол в общем ресторане, включая шампанское. Выбор хороший, все вкусно. |В обед работает итальянский ресторан. Тоже все вкусно. Стоит попробовать местное мороженое. |Важно отметить меню во всех ресторанах рассчитано на разного гостя: обычное, безглютеное, кето и безлактозное. Выбор везде хороший, везде все вкусно. Но,отмечу, что понравилось больше всего: в японском плато сашими-разнообразное, большие куски, черная треска-очень достойно. В итальянском прекрасные блюда из каре ягненка, местной рифовой рыбы и отличная тарелка с сырами и мясом. |И отдельная похвала индийскому ресторану(Светлана, спасибо за рекомендацию🌹) все что пробовали все очень вкусно: лепешки из тандыра, каре ягненка в тандыре, рыба. Остались очень довольны. Свой день рождения предпочла отметить именно в нем. Тортик, горящие свечи и песенку пел для меня весь персонал ресторана, включая шеф-повара. |На пляже есть бар, делают разные коктейли. Вино, шампанское, виски купаж, портвейн - бесплатно. Односолодовый, например, за деньги. Через день был диджей, вечер караоке, коктейльная вечеринка - все прекрасно. |Что очень хочется отметить-персонал отеля максимально friendly , кажется, что их первоочередная задача - комфорт и уют гостей. 10 из 10!!! Браво!|Сюда же относится и работа батлера. Светлана бронировала рестораны, экскурсию и постоянно с нами была в контакте, всегда запрашивая обратную связь. В день рождения после возвращения с завтрака меня в номере ждала бутылка холодного шампанского и красивые огромные бумажные шары и душевные поздравления. Было очень приятно☺️||Рекомендую экскурсию на мантов, это очень впечатляющее зрелище. Длится около 2 часов вместе с дорогой, в море около 40-50 минут. |Один момент по питанию все включено: в ресторане на выбор из всего меню три блюда, напитки из меню без ограничений. Но, этого очень достаточно, чтобы насладиться едой. Порции большие. В моей практике такая форма all первый раз, но никаких разочарований не испытали. ||Резюмирую: прекрасный отель, с чудесной территорией, вкусной разнообразной едой, хорошими напитками. Сотрудники отеля заинтересованы в том, чтобы вам было приятно и максимально комфортно отдыхать. Все так устроено в отеле, что нет ощущения людей, тихо уютно и в тоже время нескучно. |Первый раз за весь предыдущий опыт отдыха на Мальдивах не хотелось уезжать, хотя погода в этот раз была самой разной. |Это было чудесное время!
Reviewed: 2 months ago
5/5
다들 너무 친절하고 좋았습니다|Room 마다 담당 바틀러분들이 세심하게 케어해주었습니다|Alex가 담당 바틀러 였는데 매우 친절하게 안내해 주었습니다|방 상태도 매우 청결하였습니다. 하루에 아침 저녁 2번씩 청소 해주어서 좋았습니다|식당 음식들도 다양하고 맛있었고 식당에서 일하는 직원분들도 모두 친절했습니다|식당 직원분들 이름도 다 적고싶은데 기억이 나지 않아서 아쉽네요~!
Reviewed: 2 months ago
5/5
Ein wirklich tolles Resort mit einem sehr guten Service sowie einer sehr guten auswahl an Restaurants. Es werden tolle Möglichkeiten für Aktivitäten geboten. Empfehlenswert ist die blue hole snorkeling Tour.
Reviewed: 2 months ago
5/5
아밀라푸시에서의 신혼여행은 너무 행복했어요. 너무 아름다운 곳이예요. 평생 잊지못할 풍경과 경험을 남겨주셔서 감사합니다. 살면서 한번 더 와보고 싶은 생각이 드는 여행지는 처음이네요. 이 곳에서 지내면서 직원분들 모두 친절하셨지만 유독 저희를 많이 챙겨주셨던 Anth 너무 고마워요! 한국에 가서도 많이 그리울거예요. 아밀라푸시 직원분들 모두 건강하고 행복하세요!
Reviewed: 2 months ago
5/5
Bereits bei der Buchung klappte alles wunderbar, Fragen wurden sehr schnell beantwortet und man fühlte sich ab der 1. Sekunde sehr gut aufgehoben.|Die Hin- und Rückreise war perfekt, inkl. Zwischenstopp in Male, wo wir von Mitarbeitenden von Amilla Fushi erwartet wurden.|Der Empfang auf der Insel war sehr herzlich und man wurde direkt zu der Villa geführt.|Svetlana war für unseren Aufenthalt zuständig und jederzeit verfügbar.|Das Essen war hervorragend - via housekeeping oder im Restaurant - top Service!|Die Insel ist wunderschön, die Villen sehr gut angelegt und mit den Fahrrädern alles gut zu erkunden. Die Strände sind unglaublich schön und gepflegt.||Wer Erholung pur, wunderbares Essen und Freundlichkeit sucht, ist auf Amilla Fushi perfekt aufgehoben - sehr empfehlenswert.|
Reviewed: 3 months ago
5/5
中文管家Jupiter是个很好很负责任的管家我们度过了一个愉快又短暂的假期每个餐厅的食物都很好吃母亲临时身体出了状况也能第一时间联系当地医疗资源解决
Reviewed: 3 months ago
5/5
モルディブには魅力的なリゾートが点在していて、どこにするか悩みましたが、アミラを選択して大正解でした。|ロケーションは期待どおりでしたが、すべてのスタッフが心のこもったサービスを提供してくれ、心からリラックスして過ごせました。料理のクオリティが高いことにも驚きました。私たちはいつでもどこででもおいしい食事を楽しめ、6日間の滞在でも飽きることはありませんでした。|シュノーケルを楽しむことが目的でドロップオフに近いヴィラに滞在しましたが、予想を超える素晴らしい体験をすることができました。|リゾートのすべてのスタッフに感謝します。|またいつか訪問したいです。
Reviewed: 3 months ago
5/5
中文管家Jupiter,服務非常好，很熱情幫我們預約活動，介紹島嶼風光，島嶼生態很棒，非常適合浮潛，隨處可見的熱帶魚和小鯊魚，整天泡在海裡都非常開心，偶爾還是小海龜非常可愛親人。|管家Jupiter也非常且即時關心我們的狀況，先生入住第二天感冒，也感謝Jupiter即時帶他看島上醫師，還好感冒漸漸好轉。|還好有Jupiter，母語不是英文的我們也感到非常的安心。|我很開心第一次馬爾地夫之旅行是到Amilla蜜月旅行。
Reviewed: 3 months ago
5/5
신혼여행으로 너무 좋은 아밀라~ |리조트 선택 할때 수중환경이 좋은 곳으로 선택하고 싶었는데 넘 좋았어요. 리프쪽 숙소는 리프까지 거리가 멀지 않아서 스노쿨링하기 좋았어요. 처음엔 무서웠는데 점점 하다보니 무섭지 않구요. 룸수영장에서 놀다가 돌고래도 2번이나 보고 ㅎ 넘 좋았어요 수중환경은 대박이예요. 물고기 정말 많아요.익스커션 나가서 거북이도 보고 잘놀았네요. |섬이 크지만 나무그늘이 많고 자전거가 있어서 이동이 편해요. 버기보다 더 타고 다닌듯 ㅋㅋ |담당 버틀러였던 samail, 넘 잘 챙겨주었어요. 식당개수도 많아서 밥도 질리지 않고 잘 먹었어요.
Reviewed: 3 months ago
5/5
Отличное место для семейного отдыха, с возможностью посмотреть подводным мир океана, хорошая sea food кухня, внимательный персонал, работу Батлера Nappe можно оценить на 5 баллов из 5. Присутствует множество совместных развлечений.
Reviewed: 3 months ago
5/5
Amazing week at Amilla. We have just returned from a wonderful family holiday at Amilla. It was our first time in the Maldives and we couldn’t have chosen a more perfect place. The island itself is beautiful, natural, spread out and surrounded by an amazing house reef. The team who run and work at Amilla are all fabulous. Everyone we spent time with was dedicated, genuine and proud to be there. It came across in every experience we had there. We chose a reef water villa and it was huge and brilliantly laid out. We loved climbing straight into the ocean for a snorkel or relaxing on our pool deck. We cycled around the island and absolutely loved visiting the hidden beach spots, jungle trails and viewing the sea life from the jetty. The food and drink were varied and outstanding throughout and the theme nights were a highlight. Feeling Koi is a must visit for high end sushi and Japanese food but we equally enjoyed the fish n chips served on Saturday evenings for a more casual experience. The choice of wine was excellent and much of it was included in our dine around package and we also enjoyed the interesting cocktails and mock tails created by the bar team. There was a varied and great range of activities that we took part in including a DJ class, kombucha making, massages in the spa and there was always something to do but also the ability to do nothing and just chill on the beautiful beach. The most memorable moments will be the guided snorkelling in the blue hole or house reef where we were lucky enough to swim with giant turtles and reef sharks There is so much more to say but you can not be anything but delighted at Amilla
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Reviewed: 3 months ago
5/5
Pasamos 4 días en el resort Amilla en Maldivas y se nos hizo muy corta la estancia. Está en una isla preciosa con muchísima vegetación y muy limpia. Nosotros nos alojamos en una habitación con piscina sobre el agua, del lado del arrecife y se podía hacer snorkel desde la habitación viendo muchos pececitos de colores. El establecimiento tiene varios restaurantes, muy recomendable el Indio. El desayuno es genial. |Tienen una piscina al lado de una de las playas muy grande.|Hacen muchas actividades y excursiones. Nosotros fuimos al snorkelling safari y pudimos ver muchas especies distintas de pececitos, vimos tortugas y algún que otro tiburón.|Tienes siempre a un empleado del hotel pendiente las 24 horas por si surge algún problema o para todo lo que puedas necesitar. A nosotros nos tocó Samail y fue genial con todos sus consejos y siempre fue muy atento. Se encargan de todo tanto a la llegada, recogiendo las maletas y metiéndonos en un hidroavión, como a la salida, donde volvimos igualmente en hidroavión. Como nuestro vuelo salía bastante de noche pudimos estar tranquilamente en el lounge propio del hotel hasta poder facturar las maletas. Una experiencia inolvidable.
Reviewed: 3 months ago
5/5
I had the chance to Explore for 5 nights this luxury private island resorts, nestled in the pristine beauty of Baa Atoll UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Most of the island remains a naturally lush island paradise, with only 67 villas on this big island This is one thing that make Amilla special. Other is that here you can choose not only beach villa and water villa but as well treetop villa, an interesting place to leave with pool at the level of the top palms. But for me the services make the difference. The people deserve a 10+ and the small details as organic food, a lot of ingredients that are grown on the island original recipes for detox kombucha and event Nutella, the organic coffee in the rooms and much more. Not last the Spa that is settled in the jungle with all the services that you can wish to have with homemade ingredients and with a fantastic team. I stay in one bedroom beach villa and I highly recommend. 470 sqm and just few meters to go to snorkel. Thanks to all the team but especially to Diyana Buddy Dudu and Palauvee
Reviewed: 3 months ago
5/5
Amazing location and great rooms
Reviewed: 3 months ago
5/5
最高のステイでした。 食事も良し、いつ海を眺めても美しい景色が広がってました。部屋の中にシャワーは3つありました。
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Reviewed: 4 months ago
5/5
飯店環境、風景都超級美～餐點都蠻好吃的😋服務人員大多親切待人，最重要的是有中文管家～大推中文管家Jupiter，能幫你解決疑難雜症！住宿期間腳受傷，晚上告知Jupiter，馬上拿藥來房間給我們，超級棒🥹每天都會來找我們關心我們～平常訊息也隨時聯繫的到，並且告知每日可安排行程～中間還有加購manta 浮潛，教練超級專業，讓我們順利看到超級多manta，還很幸運的看到鯨鯊～總之是一趟很難忘的旅遊。
Reviewed: 4 months ago
5/5
選阿米拉富士渡假島慶祝我們二度蜜月、我過生日～非常棒👍管家Dasha非常美麗及貼心🥰，對於溝通不太流利的我們 讓我們用最舒服的方式（訊息）與她交流～非常棒👍|還有送蜜月、生日酒🍾🥂👍|我們住珊瑚礁水屋，隨時可以下水浮潛～👍雨天也有很多方案可選～我選henna tattoo👍|每一天的早餐我們都吃很飽、很開心 ，晚餐也很棒，份量很足、 吃得很飽、好吃，餐廳服人員👍讓我們很享受在當下，除了浮潛外我們很享受散步在島上的寧靜、悠閒，也會騎腳踏車環島😁|房間管理員👍每天回房間都像在開驚喜包，床上佈置圖案🥰、打掃很乾淨，是一趟難忘的旅遊
Reviewed: 4 months ago
5/5
Awesome view even I am visit during wet season. I booked sunset overwater villa for 4nights|There is fantastic view with pool & lagoon|All the staff who I met are super nice|I do snorkeling safari, blue hole snorkeling, sandbank visit, sunset fishing, Manta visit, Dolphin discovery & SPA. Everything is great, only pity is it’s rainy every morning during my stay. Manta and Blue hole is really unforgettable experience.||1month before I check in, I send email to restore to clarify some questions regarding excursion, I got Rahul’s patient and detail sharing, really thanks for his help. He let me have a general idea for Amilla|When I arrived at Male, Sama pick me up to airplane center. Amilla had dedicate lounge, nice view , kinds of soft drink and snacks.When it’s time for flight, she guide me to the flight|When I arrived at Amilla, the whole team is waiting for me at port with welcome ceremony. And my Katheeb (Jupiter) who take me visit the island and detail introduce my room status. And she is so nice and gentle, she help to a lot to arrange my excursion schedule. I am so relax and enjoyable with her arrangement. Really appreciated|All staff is full of passion , nice and profession, including but not limited restaurant staff, our excursion guide Sotti, activity manager etc.|Thanks everyone’s effort to give me a wonderful experience in Maldives||BTW, one thing I think it can get better is that flys control, especially if I order seafood platter, it will drive some flys.||岛上景观植被很好，甚至我在下午骑自行车环岛是还看到了好大的果幅，沙子也很白。Baa环礁又有着得天独厚的海洋生态，唯一遗憾的是因为天气都一般，海豚没看到，但是看到好多Manta给大家几张照片做参考
Reviewed: 5 months ago
5/5
Были второй раз. Все прекрасно!!!|Батлер Светлана - 10 баллов из 5. Большая молодец!!!|Особая благодарность массажисткам Асми и Ари. Волшебные руки и большой опыт!!! Понимают что и как нужно делать, чтобы не навредить, а напротив, поставить зарядить человека и поставить его в строй. Спасибо!!!
Reviewed: 5 months ago
5/5
我们一家三口在amilla住了5天4晚，一切都很完美，蓝洞潜水，岛屿非常环保，食物一流，蔬菜自己种植，鸡鸭鹅也是自己养，太棒了！酒店staff专业又友善，nappe是个很棒的katheeb|
Reviewed: 5 months ago
5/5
Отличный отель для семейного отдыха. Очень большие виллы, все с бассейнами, укомплектованы всем необходимым включая пляжные шлепки, тапочки, халаты, кофе машина, чайник, спреи от комаров. Территория очень зеленая и ухоженная. Детский клуб, теннис, футбол, дайвинг. На пляже диджей после обеда. Большое количество вкусных ресторанов. 1 раз в неделю устраивают Мальдивский ужин и представление. Персонал очень дружелюбный и профессиональный! Личный батлер, огромное спасибо нашему батлеру Даше, она большая молодец!!! Наш отдых прошел идеально, спасибо всей команде!!!
Reviewed: 5 months ago
5/5
went here for our honeymoon in November of 2022. Jason and the management team were incredible. service and staff was top notch. Mark in food+hospitality was great. Buddy our personal concierge was incredible. water villas were heaven in paradise. would like to come back some day! trip of a lifetime
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Reviewed: 5 months ago
5/5
Un magnifique hôtel. Accueil soigné, personnel aux petits soins. Île maintenue dans un état immaculé. Restaurants japonais, italien, asiatique, international où l'on mange très bien. Le site est proche de la baie d'hanifaru où nous avons eu l'occasion de nager avec des dizaines de raies manta. Magnifique. Allez-y les yeux fermés.
Reviewed: 5 months ago
5/5
Experiencia inolvidable que sobrepasó nuestras expectativas 😊. Desde la recepción en el aeropuerto de Malé hasta la facturación de vuelta a Barcelona, siempre tuvimos al staff de Amilla a nuestro lado, especialmente Samir, que respondió a cualquier necesidad que tuviéramos en nuestra estancia.|Sensación de disfrutar de una isla para ti ( estábamos solos en la playa en muchas ocasiones), bajar las tres escaleras De la Villa que dan al arrecife y encontrar una pecera natural con multitud de Dorys, corales, estrellas, baby sharks y una tortuga.|Los servicios sobre el agua: Villa, restaurantes, limpieza en general, zonas de ocio, actividades, kids club, … ni una pega, todo lo contrario, te limpian/revisan la Villa dos veces al día, te prestan bicicletas y material de snorkel, hay un gym de madera que nos encanto, la variedad de comida, más que aceptable, con desayuno continental, almuerzo a carta y noches temáticas de buffet o carta; muy buena calidad de comida, opción de menús keto/ vegetariano/ … |Hicimos la excursión del blue hole y la de las manta raya; muy recomendable. Reportaje fotográfico que ha quedado muy bonito.|Por poner una pega, si te gusta beber algo que no sea agua o/y|Agua con gas, coge el todo incluido pues las bebidas alcohólicas/refrescos/ café en restaurante , son muy caros.|Tengo que felicitar al equipo de AMILLA, por hacernos pasar unos días inolvidables, de los que se quedan en la retina, para siempre. MUY TOP.
Reviewed: 5 months ago
5/5
Benessere a modo tuo: un sogno che è quasi una realtà||A pochi passi dalla perfezione.||Qualità del servizio, bellezza del luogo, manutenzione, offerta gastronomica, intrattenimento, biosostenibilità dell’isola: un mix vincente||Dall’arrivo all’aeroporto, l’accoglienza è molto ben strutturata.||La lounge dell’aeroporto è ben tenuta e confortevole e l’applicazione da scaricare sul tuo cellulare per il check-in e poi prenotare ristoranti, escursioni e spa una volta arrivati è molto bella e funzionale.||Appena arrivi sull’isola sei accolto con un’acqua di cocco locale e portato in camera tua||La villa sulla spiaggia ha spazi incredibili e molto ben tenuta. La privacy è garantita anche dalla vegetazione.||L’offerta dei 5 ristoranti è davvero varia e di qualità, ma il valore aggiunto INCREDIBILE E UNICO è il concetto di benessere a modo tuo!||Ogni menu ha la versione regolare, senza glutine, senza lattosio, vegano, cheto, a basso contenuto di carboidrati e paleo! Gli ospiti in vacanza possono continuare a seguire lo stile del cibo che li fa sentire ben cucinati da chef molto bravi!||L’offerta, tuttavia, deve essere implementata meglio e diventare reale al 100% in modo da non sembrare puro marketing. Nello specifico: l’offerta per la colazione è vasta ma la parte cheto / basso contenuto di carboidrati / paleo dovrebbe essere meglio sviluppata. Sono molto attenti ai vegani, ma il lato a basso contenuto di carboidrati sembra meno curato. Non ci sono davvero biscotti senza zucchero cheto, dolci e marmellate nell’angolo benessere della colazione e anche un’offerta cheto o a basso contenuto di carboidrati nelle serate a buffet e più offerte senza zucchero nelle bevande. (birre, vini).||Nel bel mezzo del nostro soggiorno konjac spaghetti, konjac noodles e konjac riso erano finiti e questo è un peccato perché scegliamo il resort per l’offerta keto. Ma devo anche dire che lo chef cerca subito di cucinare spaghetti cheto freschi per noi!||Per gli intolleranti sarebbe bello offrire il burro chiarificato nei ristoranti per avere la possibilità di burro senza lattosio e caseina e ketchup senza zucchero.||Un’altra cosa, ma solo per arrivare in cima, sarebbe quello di istruire il personale della colazione sui gusti dei clienti -soprattutto il lungo soggiorno- per farli trovare le cose che chiedono regolarmente (matcha, frappucino di mandorle) perché purtroppo spesso commettono errori o fraintendono l’ordine e i tempi di attesa per gli ordini al tavolo sono troppo lunghi.||Metterei poi una stazione per le uova ( strapazzate, fritte, ecc.) perché c’è così tanta domanda e in cucina non riescono a gestirlo molto con gli ordini a tavola e si creano attese inutili.||Ma devo dire che appena chiedi qualcosa, si attivano immediatamente per risolverlo!||Sull’isola c’è una parte con tutti i prodotti a 0 km dall’insalata, ai tè, ai polli e così via.||Sarebbe bello fare visite guidate qui!||La fattoria dovrebbe essere organizzata un po’ meglio in alcuni luoghi dove sembra un po’ trascurato e a volte camminando in quella zona si può sentire un forte odore di gomma e plastica bruciata che non credo sia fatto su un’isola così attenta all’eco-sostenibilità.||Le mandorle e il latte di cocco sono fatti in casa (le noci di cocco sono quelle dell’isola che danno anche come bevande).||Tutta la plastica che si trova nel mare viene riciclata e usata per fare borse o giocattoli per bambini.||Il club per bambini è molto ben organizzatoE le ragazze sono molto attente e premurose.||Il jim della giungla è molto originale, ma sarebbe bello se ci fossero sessioni di gruppo; la spa è molto bella e le ragazze molto preparate.||Le escursioni sono ben organizzate.||Per chi vuole, ci sono belle case sull’albero dove ci si sente come nuotare sospesi, sull’acqua o anche ville/residenze da affittare o comprare.||La g.m. Narelle McDougall è molto brava, presente, professionale e attenta ad ogni dettaglio.||Dopo Jason Cruse che ha rivoluzionato l’isola con la filosofia del benessere a modo tuo, la sfida di portare avanti bene e migliorare di più è molto alta, ma se possono correggere questi pochi punti e portare il progetto alla massima efficienza, il risultato sarà sorprendente.||Il nostro assistente Naape era incredibile e sempre disponibile per ogni esigenza!||Una menzione speciale per Vina che ci ha insegnato come fare il tè kombutcha e ce ne ha forniti di deliziosi ogni sera!||Sarebbe bello avere una lista di kombucha nei ristoranti!!||Il mare è ovviamente come una favola e una tartaruga aveva anche fatto un nido di fronte a una villa.||Hanno organizzato per noi per l’ultima notte una cena incredibile sulla sabbia, così romantica! E il check out è stato fatto nella villa. Così comodo!||Solo uno svantaggio: un sacco di zanzare e moscerini||È sicuramente un’ESPERIENZA costosa, ma vale ogni centesimo.||Crea dipendenza!
Reviewed: 5 months ago
5/5
Dieses Resort ist einfach nur wunderbar! Äusserst freundliche Angestellte, allen voran unser Butler Nappe ein grosses Kompliment, jeder Wunsch wurde sofort erfüllt .|Die Zimmer ( Wasserbungalow mit Pool) sind riesig, sauber und extrem modern eingerichtet!|Wir hatten das Vergnügen die „Mama“ des Resorts kennenzulernen und waren begeistert!|So viel Freundlichkeit und Angagement von einer Managerin ist selten…. Sie war mit Herzblut dabei und nannte Ihre Crew liebevoll „meine Kinder“!|Die Insel ist gross, wunderschön gepflegt, dschungelig und einfach nur traumhaft zum verweilen.|Das Essen und die Drinks sind lecker, bei All Inklusiv ist wirklich fast alles dabei, eine riesen Auswahl!|Zum schnorcheln findet man verschiedene Orte die wirklich toll sind rund um die Insel.|Alles in allem eine wunderbare Insel mit enormer Freundlichkeit!|Danke Amilla-Team
Reviewed: 5 months ago
5/5
Environment: very luxurious islandService: butler serviceFacilities: everything is available
Reviewed: 5 months ago
5/5
Environment: very good, snorkeling is also very good, and there are turtles
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Reviewed: 14.02.2024
5/5
My husband and I came to Amilla Fushi for our honeymoon early November 2023. I did a TON of research searching over 50 resorts in the Maldives. What stood out to me about Amilla was their sustainability concept, elevated culinary dining options, updated over the water villas, wildlife and activity offerings and being located in the biosphere known for the best reefs and snorkeling in the world. When we arrived to Male airport after a 27hr long trip from Boston, we were greeted by one of the Amilla staff members. They had a sign for us when we went through security, took all our luggage and navigated us through all the crowds and to the private Amilla bus. We had about an hour before our sea plane was ready to go and so were taken to Amilla’s private lounge to wait which was very nice. We boarded our seaplane and about 40 mins later we were landing in the middle of the Ocean. Immediately upon our arrival there was a private transport boat waiting for us to take us to the resort <5 mins away! As we arrived to Amilla, there was Maldivian drums playing and we were greeted with cold coconut beverages and introduced to our private butler, Samir and golf cart to take us on a tour around the resort and to our villa. Overall, my husband and I had such an incredible time on our honeymoon. We had the full board all inclusive package which was worth every penny! Our housekeeper kept our Villa clean and tidy throughout our stay including turn down services when we were out to dinner. We would have the cutest little treat waiting for us from dinner in the form of a healthy/ organic bar to help with jet lag/ energy/ digestive you name it, from our travels. Our housekeeper even decorated our bed with a happy honeymoon and see you soon on our last night. The staff were all so so pleasant and really made the effort to make sure we felt at home and taken care of. Samir, was there for whatever we needed. He checked in on us throughout our stay and arranged any activity, excursion, spa experience we wanted to do. He also arranged all our dinners. There were a few days where it rained and Samir would pick us up in the golf cart and take us wherever we needed to go. I LOVED the personalized bikes we had!! He also made me feel so safe if I saw shark which I have a huge fear of by sharing his stories being local to the area and there never being any attack. We had the sunset Villa and Unfortunately the third night we were to there it rained so hard due to a bad storm that water was leaking through our ceiling. We told Samir and quick action was taken. Amilla gave us the option to stay in a private beach villa or lagoon villa. We ended up going with the lagoon Villa. Samir and the staff took care of everything in terms of packing us up and transferring everything over. Really was seamless. The manager also personally came to us to apologize and schedules a super relaxing couples massage for us. It was very thoughtful and we just felt so well taken care of. It was also so cool to experience the two different villas! We swam off our decks ant both villas into the ocean which was just incredible. We would see all different kinds of fish and even saw a few reef sharks! Overall, Amilla was absolutely incredible and my husband and I have already talked about doing anniversaries there for the future. The food was incredible, service incredible, plenty of excursions and activities offered. Oh and the pool was HUGE and absolutely beautiful looking right out to the ocean. They told us the resort was pretty booked but I felt like we would be the only ones in the pool some days and it did not feel crowded at all. Thank you Samir and to the rest of the Amilla resort team. Absolute incredible experience and a honeymoon we won’t forget!
Reviewed: 17.03.2023
5/5
Finding the right luxury resort in the Maldives can be challenging. After extensive research to find a resort that met our needs: small island, sand all the way around the island, good value, easily accessible by seaplane, good diving facilities and varied dining options, we opted for Amilla. The systematically excellent Trip Advisor reviews helped to sway us in the direction of Amilla as well – we figured any GM that takes the time to respond to every single review reflects someone who genuinely cares about his guests. This was not our first Maldives trip but our beloved resort from year’s past was recently bought out by a chain and was closed for renovation. The Amilla seemed like a good alternative and proved to be so. The Amilla experience begins before arriving in the Maldives. The customer service is outstanding. The reservation staff is reactive and solutions-oriented. Before arriving, the team already knew a lot, ranging from our dietary preferences to our preferred bed linen options. The airport staff is friendly and efficient. The lounge at the new seaplane terminal is comfortable and welcoming. Upon arrival at the island, you are met by the team and the person who is assigned to taking care of you throughout your stay. In our case, it was Jupiter. She was incredible, catering to our every need and often anticipating our needs. The first room we had booked turned out to be on the windy side of the island (Reef Villa) so we could not take advantage of the pool on our terrace. It was a shame because the inside of the villa was wonderful and spacious with tons of closet space. We were lucky that a couple of days later a sunset villa freed up and we moved. That was a real treat. The Amilla has an excellent choice of dining options: Japanese, Indian, Italian and a themed buffet. The food was consistently excellent and the service outstanding. The diving center is well staffed – all professional, friendly and highly qualified. The tennis pro, Marcus, is fully dedicated and is kind enough to play on the sunny side of the court while the other side is under the shade (before 11am!). The spa team is also great. We booked three 90-minute massages during our 12 day stay – that’s how good they were. The rooms are very comfortable, the AC is quiet and effective, the TV connects to your device and the bathroom products (Aesop) are fantastic. The room also includes a number of adapters for electronic devices as well sun screen. Induction charging for phones is also available by each bedside. The WiFi throughout the resort is outstanding. It’s hard not to continue gushing about Amilla. The combination of excellent management and the beauty of the island really stand out. And the most valuable asset of the Amilla is the staff. A special shout-out to Jupiter, Jambe, Lisa, Ahmad (best beach manager ever), Victoria, Marcus, the dive center crew and the spa team. And of course to Jason who leads by example and sets the tone from the top. Thank you all for making our stay memorable. We hope to be back soon.
Reviewed: 12.02.2024
5/5
We visited Amilla for the first time this year. We often go to Milaidhoo, in the Baa Atoll, and were looking for a nearby island. Amilla fitted the location so we thought we'd try it for four nights. We are very glad that we did as we had a really great few days. Amilla and Milaidhoo are very different, which works perfectly for us. Amilla is a larger island, with more amenities, and I imagine works really well for families. As it happened, we were there at a quiet time (before half term) which allowed us to take full advantage of all the amenities. The things we really liked about the island were: 1. Very nice room - large water villas with huge internal space. Spotlessly clean and very comfortable beds. 2. Very good food - particularly in the Feeling Koi and Barolo restaurants. My husband had some fantastic sushi in Feeling Koi. The choice and range of restaurants was very good and we were able to try every restaurant. 3. Lovely beach bar - the bar on the beach is really beautiful. Perfect place to chill at sundown. Punchy gin and tonics - perfect. 4. Great beach and pool. The pool is one of the biggest pools I've ever seen! It's really beautiful and we were able to hog it for a few days. 5. Excellent gym - first class facilities, with two separate buildings for cardio and weights. Gyms are often not great in the Maldives but this is definitely an exception. It was actually a pleasure to go! 6. Spa treatments - we had a fabulous couples massage with both of us really enjoying the experience. 7. Beautiful house reef - we are really keen snorkellers and always pick islands that have a lovely reef. Amilla was beautiful. The currents were very strong whilst we were away but we could see that it was settling down as we left. The snorkelling in slightly calmer conditions would be fabulous. 8. Lovely team. The people in Maldivian islands are always lovely but we really did have fantastic service at Amilla. Everybody was extremely friendly. A big thank you to Mansi, Jai, Irufan, Anth, Jambe, Yasuda, Mani and Thahir. And of course, especially to our lovely 'butler' Hajar, who catered for our every need in a very friendly way. A big thank you to Narelle and team for giving us a really great few days. We arrived uncertain what to expect but left knowing that we will book again. We really liked Amilla and look forward to returning.
Reviewed: 10.02.2024
5/5
Love the team, and our travel partner,Jupiter. I couldn't express how truly memorable our stay at Amilla resort was. It exceed all expectations and stands out as a GENUINE 5-star experience across the board. Beyond the kindness and impeccable service of the staff, we were particularly impressed by the dining options. The restaurants offered the best culinary experience we've had in the Maldives, featuring extraordinary venues and top-notch table service.
Reviewed: 06.02.2024
5/5
Our experience at Amilla Resorts was nothing short of perfect. My husband and I came here for our honeymoon, and it was our first time visiting the Maldives. Among many resorts, we were looking for a place that was quiet, secluded, with a beautiful ecological environment, and offered Chinese butler service. Our stay here exceeded all expectations. A special thanks to our butler, Jupiter, for making our Amilla experience wonderfully memorable. Thanks to Rahat from housekeeping for keeping our room clean and tidy every day. Also, the restaurant staff Jai, Adi, and Raya, your friendly service left a lasting impression on us. If it’s your first time visiting the Maldives, I sincerely recommend considering Amilla!
Reviewed: 30.01.2024
5/5
Our stay was excellence in paradise at it’s best. The pool villa was spacious, private and equipped top-notch. The team catered to all our needs and we felt the service was very personal and from the heart. We felt like our wishes were fulfilled before we even had to asked for it - special thanks to our Katheeb. The island itself has a lot of natural greenery and can be discovered by bicycle or buggy service. It felt very private and helped us to relax so quickly. The massages by the spa team were performed very professionally by focusing on the preferences we discussed before. Also we would like to particularly highlight the culinary experience starting from the wide breakfast selection with numerous healthy options also for vegans and vegetarians to the evening dinner offers which holds various menus available for any preference. For a lunch snack we also tried the pizzas as there is a dedicated hut with stone oven for it - compliments to the pizza chef to create this delicious snack on an island in the Indian Ocean. On our tour around the island we discovered a little garden where fresh products are grown. In the room amenities were presented beautifully with recycled plastic packagings - congratulations to these sustainability initiatives. To wrap up: Thank you to everyone from Amilla for such a wonderful service with so many individual touches at a stunning high class island environment. We loved every moment at the island!
Reviewed: 25.01.2024
5/5
A most welcoming and jewel in the Maldivian crown with all what you would expect from a 5 star Island in the Maldives. Excellent Restaurants with very attentive and immaculate service from the very friendly staff. All of the water sports that you can think of on hand and once again excellent tuition is available from staff who are always too pleased to help. Excellent accommodation with discrete regular housekeeping to suit your times makes this one Island we would not hesitate to return to. Thanks to everyone for making us most welcome and looking after our every need 👍👍
Reviewed: 21.01.2024
5/5
We had the best time at Amilla for our honeymoon in October 2023. Everyone was so hospitable and made us feel so welcome and at home. Nothing was ever too much trouble. Special mentions to our Khateeb Samail (known as Sam) who took such good care of us, Narelle the General Manager, Geoff the Director of Food and Beverages, Nafha the Maldivian chef, Ayya our awesome waiter, Mauman our housekeeper - honestly though, literally everyone we met working front of house and back of house were so genuinely wonderful. *Villa - We stayed in the Sunset Overwater Villa - super spacious, clean, comfortable and awesome, we loved loved loved it. It included a comfortable king sized bed facing the water and two outdoor showers in addition to the indoor one and a bathtub if you fancy a soak. Our villa was serviced twice a day and there were yummy turndown treats each night when we returned to our villa for the night. *Food - one of us is coeliac and it was food heaven being at Amilla (we definitely expanded our waistline while we were there). There was so much choice in every restaurant and all the chefs took so much care with ensuring there was delicious gluten free food with no cross contamination - we were so appreciative. They did say if there was something on the menu we wanted, we could ask them to make it for us. Nothing ever was too much trouble for them. *Activities - While you could just spend your time lounging around the resort or in your villa, if you want something to do, you would definitely not be bored as there was so much on the calendar to do - yoga, DJ class, cooking class, art class, snorkelling to name a few. One of the highlights was swimming with Manta Rays at Hanifaru Bay - such an amazing and once in a lifetime experience. A special thanks to the Amilla team for going above and beyond for us. We wanted to visit a nearby resort to dine at their underwater restaurant and they made it happen for us with organising a transfer. It was so good, it made it hard to leave. We are still talking about our time at Amilla to this day. We look forward to returning (hopefully soon)! Thank you again for making our honeymoon such a memorable one! Michelle & Nathanael
Reviewed: 19.01.2024
5/5
Apologies for the delayed review, but I couldn't let nearly a year pass without expressing how truly memorable our stay at Amilla resort was. It EXCEEDED all expectations and stands out as a GENUINE 5-star experience across the board. This being our third visit to the Maldives, we can confidently say it's unparalleled. Beyond the kindness and impeccable service of the staff, we were particularly impressed by the dining options. The restaurants offered the best culinary experience we've had in the Maldives, featuring extraordinary venues and top-notch table service. Despite the resort being fully booked, the island's spacious layout creates an illusion of seclusion. Amidst a plethora of activities, we couldn't possibly indulge in everything we wanted, even after a week-long stay. Our Sunset Water Pool Villa was exquisite, and the housekeeping service (twice daily) maintained a consistently high standard. The provided bicycles proved both fun and essential for navigating the expansive and lush island. As avid snorkelers, we can attest that the house reef is one of the best in the Maldives. Our experience was so enriching that we embarked on an extraordinary adventure, obtaining our Open Water PADI certification. Sappe, our extraordinary instructor made our daily trips both fun, safe and memorable that we decided to take the Advanced Open Water PADI courses and it was the best decision ever. The diving was a standout highlight of our trip. We will always dearly remember Sappe (Shafiq) by his patience, knowledge and kindness. Be sure to include a visit to the blue hole! We were fortunate enough to see the beach lit up by bioluminescent plankton. It was a magical spectacle at night even if it was the end of the season and very few were left! Last but certainly not least, a special shoutout to Vicky, who was always attentive, making our stay truly memorable. A huge thank you to the entire team, including Murray, Dudu, Hajar, Ratih, Shaad, Jambe, and many others. We highly recommend Amilla; finding an island and service of this caliber is a rare gem.
Reviewed: 14.01.2024
5/5
Excellent from start to finish. We had a room with a sunset view which was absolutely beautiful. Rooms on the sea have a private plunge pool with a ladder down to the sea. We did several excursions, the local island visit with visits to Kendhoo and another island with an Amilla guide to walk us around which was really nice to see the non resort islands We did the house reef snorkelling which was my first time snorkelling and I had no idea how much we would see, it’s pretty spectacular down there and we saw all manner of wildlife, we also were able to keep hold of our snorkelling gear and do some more snorkelling on our own which was also excellent Turtle discovery was the highlight for us, we saw approximately ten turtles, both Green and Hawksbill which was beautiful to see Dolphin discovery was also great we found a pod of also probably 10 or so dolphins including a baby Sunrise fishing was a very early start but very much worth it, really good experience with a great team of people The restaurants on the resort are all great, our favourites were Feeling Koi and Barolo. The DAI package means that almost all food is inclusive and plenty of drink also included so worth opting for this Our Khateeb Nappe was excellent and very attentive, he checked in with us a couple of times a day and made sure all our needs were met. Special thanks to him and also to Mauman our housekeeper who did a great job of keeping the place tidy whilst also adding some artistic and creative flair over our stay. Mauman and Nappe also went out of their way to arrange a floral bubble bath for my wife when they found out she is pregnant. Something they did not need to do but we are incredibly grateful to them for doing The resort is an incredible place and Nappe and Mauman really made our trip special, i hope we will be back in the future. Thank you Amilla for an amazing holiday, Dave & Juliet
Reviewed: 13.01.2024
5/5
До этого были на Мальдивах несколько раз, но поняли, что мы были не на тех Мальдивах. Amilla потрясающая. Всё на высшем уровне! Сервис на 5+. Персонал очень дружелюбный и отзывчивый. Уезжали со слезами на глазах. Наша батлер Hajar самая лучшая в мире <3. Детскому клубу отдельное спасибо. Наши детки находились там целый день, даже купаться не ходили. Хотелось побольше рассказать про дайвинг, так как отзывов про него немного. Начнем с хауз рифа. Красивый, но не сильно живой. Нужно искать места на острове. Но нам удалось увидеть черепашку во время сноркилинга. Для дайвинга предлагают много разных мест. Есть прям классные, есть не очень. Много акул. Наш инструктор умеет их подзывать. Иногда было страшно, когда 3-5 акул плавают вокруг тебя, но запоминающе. Сервис dive team самый лучший из всех, с кем я ныряла. Инструктор Sappe очень опытный и внимательный. Рекомендую. Есть и русский инструктор - Alex. Отдельное спасибо за кухню. Всё оооочень и очень вкусно! Шампанское на завтраке. Много фруктов, выпечки, мясных нарезок и огромный ассортимент блюд с яйцами. Потрясающе. Везде есть русскоговорящий персонал. Единственный минус, который заметили, хотелось бы живой музыки за ужином, прям качественной, чтобы сидеть, пить вино и наслаждаться. Диджея тоже не хватало. Спасибо Amilla за отличный отдых. Развития Вам и всего хорошего всему персоналу. Вы классные! 💜
Reviewed: 11.01.2024
5/5
It was a fantastic experience. We had such a great time at the resort. The service and hospitality were outstanding. I give special appreciation to Hajar for being with us and helping us plan every moment at the hotel. She even planned an anniversary surprise, which was so special. The food, stay, travel, and the island were so good—no sugar coating. We are going back.
Reviewed: 08.01.2024
5/5
Amazing resort. Villa was amazing, incredible food and outstanding facilities but the best was the service. Special mention to Nappe who took really good care of us. Love all the restaurants and the activities on offer
Reviewed: 06.01.2024
3/5
We stayed here for a week over New Year’s.The resort was beautifully decorated with lights but all where already gone at 3rd of January..We came from Huvafen where the service (all employees seemed happy)and quality of food where superior to Amilla’s.(most employees at the restaurants seemed tired and not so happy especially at breakfast =our personal impression)Our 2br beachvilla was lacking any decorations.Stark white walls and no artwork/decoration at all(1 🪴to be honest and a little xmas tree made of colored feathers,which was nice.)I did not like the beige carpet under the beds.From a hygienic point of vue. The best room of the villa was the bathroom.Also the furniture outside and inside was not very comfortable.Especially the dining “chairs” . Service was not on par with the previous 5 star resorts we had visited over the past few years.For dinner you had to book a table and many times we came and there was no table set for us (4)Even for our last dinner[ which was also my birthday ]no mention of our departure,no birthday wishes . Nothing.They knew because at breakfast a nice lady congratulated me and our cheerful room attendant Sahadat made me some bday decorations. Even our Khateeb/villahost did not mention it.The GM not once came at our table at some time of the week.Feeling Koi our least favorite because it lacks ambiance.Such a pity because it is the only overwater outlet .Vakkaru,Nautilus,Soneva Fushi ,Kihavah ,FS Giravaaru and Huvafen the service is (much)better than at Amilla.We will not return.
Reviewed: 04.01.2024
5/5
I got so much helpful information from the reviews here and in the forums that I am very happy to share our views of Amilla and our wonderful holiday. We organised a two island, 10 day break flying direct with Virgin. Amilla was our second stop and we had an easy speedboat transfer to a warm welcome from the lovely Amilla team. We could see Amilla from our previous island and I did wonder if I had made the right choice! A glorious green island with this long brilliant and a bit brutal white extension of modern OWB. But I need not have worried. Amilla combines a wonderful well-established glorious green island with beautiful modern, spacious villas. We had a wonderful beach villa with pool and uninterrupted views to the ocean. Choices of places to sit, lounge or eat in the sun or shade at any time of day. A dreamy, comfortable and enormous bed and fantastic bathroom with choice of outside showers. A separate lounge area with bar, fridge and ability to make drinks. We were on the Dine Around AI package which made life very easy. Breakfasts were fantastic – so many choices and fabulous food. There was a choice of places for lunch – or indeed you could have in villa service. A range of choices from Asian to western. We ate in all the restaurants and enjoyed the Maldivian and Mediterranean dining evenings. Lots of choice and lots of help with unfamiliar dishes especially from the lovely Naf who shared her enthusiasm for all things Maldivian. The dive school was one of the best we have found worldwide; professional, safe, friendly and determined everyone should have a great time. Thanks to Silvio and all the team. We loved the spa treatments and exploring the island with orchid and kitchen gardens. Most importantly it was people who made this place really special. We were made to feel so welcome and special whether in our villa with the team led by Sahadat (and his beautiful doorstep art) or eating and drinking in the restaurants and bars. And then Samir whose job it was to look after us was great – including showing huge patience in helping us stay an extra two days as we did not want to go home.
Reviewed: 02.01.2024
4/5
During our recent stay at this resort, we found ourselves immersed in the wild beauty of the island, a tranquil setting that appeals to those seeking a quieter escape. However, it's important to note a few aspects that tempered our overall experience. The natural surroundings of the island, while wild and enchanting, revealed some areas of the village left unkempt. This may be inconsequential to some, but for those who value a well-maintained environment, it's worth considering. The Feeling Koi restaurant and the pizza were very good. However, one inconvenience was the impossibility to have cold water during meals, a detail that may not suit everyone's preference. A notable drawback is the high pricing of excursions and activities on the island. The costs felt somewhat disproportionate to the overall expense of the stay. On a positive note, we extend our thanks to Rahat, a staff member who stood out for his kindness and attentiveness throughout our stay. His efforts in maintaining the cleanliness of our room were appreciated and contributed to a comfortable stay. The rooms, while generally comfortable, have a slightly dated feel. Despite this, they were adequately maintained, offering a peaceful retreat. A nice feature of the resort is the option to explore the island by bike, providing a quiet and eco-friendly means of transportation. In summary, this resort provides a serene escape into nature, with some considerations to keep in mind. The tranquil atmosphere make it a suitable choice for those seeking a quieter retreat. However, improvements in certain areas could enhance the overall experience.
Reviewed: 01.01.2024
5/5
We stayed at the Amilla for Christmas and it was absolutely awesome. We are a family of 5 with a 16, 14 and 10 year old and stayed in one of the 2 bedroom lagoon water villas. The villa was very spacious and well equipped even including life vests. We had a dedicated butler and housekeeper. The housekeeper Rahat was absolutely brilliant, always bringing a beaming smile, very attentive and extremely thoughtful. Nothing was too much trouble. The very friendly butler Nappe made sure we had all our activities and dinners organised, and helped us get oriented and around the island. The Christmas Eve Gala dinner and breakfast the following morning on Christmas Day was spectacular with some incredible foods and presented beautifully and festively. We spent just under 2 weeks there and there was no shortage of activities from fishing, snorkelling, scuba diving, paddle boarding, spa treatments, etc to keep those more active people busy. We would thoroughly recommend Amilla Fushi!
Reviewed: 31.12.2023
5/5
From the moment we booked until we arrived at Amilla - our family holiday is truely a memorable experience. As mentioned numerous times in previous reviews, the service level is immaculate, personal, courteous and most importantly - highly consistent across the many Amilla staff members that we encountered. Amilla's lounge room at Male airport was super pleasant for a short layover. And the Reef Villa was super generous in size and perfect for the four of us. My favourite activity is being able to snorkel straight to the amazing coral formation straight from your villa. The coral appears natural and abundant with many marine life and if you are lucky enough - you may get to snorkel alongside a sea turtle ! Our butler, Nappe was amazingly helpful and highly attentive in organising our daily needs. Our daughter broke her swimming goggles and Nappe is kind enough to give us a spare goggle. We spend most of our time at the main pool - which was surprisingly quiet and the (free) ice cream was a hit with the kids. One of the key Amilla difference is - the whole island feels charmingly quiet, naturally lush and exclusive - which is a BIG tick for us. Our bicycle rides (even supplied tri-cycle for my wife) around the island was fun, our afternoon walk with Zoe was memorable and the morning yoga classes was a great start to the day. Highly recommend the half board - amazing array of breakfast buffet and 3 courses for dinner, which is super generous and more than enough food for everyone, the "Maldivian Night" which was a highlight. Picking a resort at the Maldives is never easy and you will not regret staying at Amilla. Thank you to everyone who makes our stay a memorable one !
Reviewed: 31.12.2023
5/5
We flew over 24 hours from LA to The Maldives to spend a week at The Amilla and it was by far the best trip we have ever taken! 100% worth the long journey! The location itself has 360 degrees of gorgeous views everywhere you turn. The white sand beaches, the blue skies, and the endless calming ocean. Each area of the resort is beautifully designed and decorated - everything from the rooms to the restaurants. 
We stayed in one of the Ocean View Villas on the water. It was incredible! So much fun to be able to jump into the ocean and snorkel right after rolling out of bed! The entire outdoor space is so nice and private - and the outdoor shower to rinse off after an ocean swim is such a great touch as well. The bed was super comfortable. The space was large and bright with floor to ceiling windows that face the ocean. There was even an espresso machine and they provided us plant based milk! The food at The Amilla was out of this world! My husband is vegan, but I eat everything. The Amilla was so great for us both. The Amilla had many restaurants - all which had entirely separate vegan menus. As a vegan, my husband often runs into vegan options that either lack protein or are overly bland. The Amilla blew us both away with every vegan dish! They were all very carefully thought out with great flavors and a great variety. On my end, the non-vegan food was also incredible! All the fish was soooo tasty! The cocktails were delightful - the coconut sorbet martini which is made from their own home made coconut sorbet with coconuts grown on the island was a particular favorite. The spa! We had two of the best massages we’ve ever had at The Amilla. We feel so bad we cannot recall the names of the fabulous masseuses! In addition to the massages, The Amilla has sauna and steam rooms that are open air and right on the beach. Pure relaxation. We took several excursions while we were there that were all so fun! We got to snorkel with sea turtles and we saw soooo many dolphins on the sunset dolphin cruise! Finally, the best part of The Amilla was the people! There were so many wonderful staff members we met throughout our stay. Our Katheeb, Naif, was super cool, friendly, and knowledgeable - guiding us through our entire stay. Indran, who manages all guest villas, was so welcoming and kind. He and Naif went above and beyond in making our trip a one of a kind experience. My husband is a sound designer for film and television and they hooked us up with multiple incredible sound recording opportunities. We would also like to give a big shout out to our house keeper Yousuf! He made our bed each day with a new, creative and beautiful design - turtles, manta rays, love birds and more - what an artist and a kind soul! All the staff around the island were so great - we couldn’t remember quiet everyone’s names but a few we did remember to jot down were Yasuda, Mansi, Ledow and Haseef! There was a nice young woman from Turkey with cool tattoos and a wonderful bartended at the bar on the beach from Sri Lanka as well - we are toasting him with a lion beer! All in all, our trip to The Amilla Maldives was an incredible once in a lifetime experience! If you have a chance to go - don’t miss it!
Reviewed: 31.12.2023
5/5
We have been to a few Maldives resorts and Amilla exceeded them all. The island is stunning with the natural beauty and rainforest feel. The staff are so friendly and funny and happy to fulfill your every wish. And the clear commitment to saving the planet is evident all over the island. We stayed in a Reef Water Villa which was stunning and absolutely huge for just two people. We were looked after by Hajar for the duration of our stay and she would help us with excursions, spa and restaurant bookings and generally just check in with us regularly to make sure we had everything we needed. We chose the island because of the natural beauty but also the selection of restaurants and bars available and the description of the house reef. None of these disappointed and we were treated to some amazing food and excellent snorkelling opportunities spotting sharks, rays, turtles and much more. My other half likes to spot things he would improve at holiday destinations and even he couldn’t come up with anything he would change. We will absolutely return to Amilla and in fact I can’t imagine going to a different Madives resort now we have experienced this one.
Reviewed: 26.12.2023
5/5
We had the best experience here at Amilla Resort. Everything was perfectly arranged and handled by their staff from booking, arrival, stay to departure. We stayed in a 2-bedroom Beach Villa, which was spacious and super clean. It had all the amenities we needed and more. The resort was perfect for a family with kids. There was a kids' activities center, an open cinema, a poultry farm where kids can pick up eggs for breakfast. In addition to the usual beach activities and sea excursions. We would like to extend our appreciation to all the staff there, especially to Areesha at the seaport launge, Adipta at the restaurant and the beautiful and caring Hajer. Amilla Resort is one of the few places in the world that I really would like to visit again.
Reviewed: 25.12.2023
5/5
Amilla is an incredibly special place, with impeccable service, perfect for families and those looking for an amazing house reef. This was my 3rd time in the Maldives (Anantara Dhigu and Lux South Ari Atoll), but first with the kids (10 and 12). I was very impressed by the service and attention to detail, from the moment I reached out. Naïf, the young man that greeted us upon arrival in Male, and took care of us on departure, was genuinely friendly, incredibly welcoming and beyond his years in how to take care of guests. Nappe, our butler while at Amilla was always there for anything we needed, removing any potential hassles while never being over bearing. We stayed in a Reef Villa, for easy access to snorkeling, and I will say for anyone who loves the ocean, it’s an incredible experience. We’ve been lucky enough to dive and snorkel all over the world, and I have never seen a reef / wall so booming with life, and certainly not had such easy access to it. You are obviously at the mercy of the weather, but we did have about half of the trip with no wind, making glassy, crystal clear conditions. Was challenging not stay in the water all day. The snorkeling was better than most dives. Massive schools of fish, of all varieties, sharks, eagle rays, turtles, dolphins.. basically everything you could imagine if you are patient enough. Regardless of weather, the rooms are massive, very comfortable and big enough for the four of us. Our bikes with personalized license place made for magical bike rides around the island, which almost feels empty with people spread out in their villas, at the beach, or on excursions. Another highlight, was I never felt like we were being nickel and dimed for every little thing. While obviously not cheap, Amilla was great value, and rather than crush you with little added fees once there, they provide the little things like water, free ice cream, kids ate for free etc. it was appreciated. Can’t wait to come back
Reviewed: 23.12.2023
5/5
I have very good memories thanks to butler, Jupiter, and many staffs in Amilla. Excursions services includings snorkeling were very very good. And the food in Amilla is so delicious. I will come back again to experience good services of Amilla.
Reviewed: 20.12.2023
5/5
Amilla Maldives is heaven on earth. Heaps of variety for food, the buffets have everything you could want and the service and friendliness from all staff is beyond anything we have had before. We had Jupiter for our Katheeb and Yousuf for our housekeeper and they are both remarkable!!! They made our stay so special and we will miss them!! Ivan’s fire show was also spectacular!! He is on instagram under i_vantt The sunset fishing trip was fantastic and make sure you book into the daily art class!! We also did the Penguin Boat which was awesome. It’s a semi submersible that you can sit in and watch the marine life. It’s also air conditioned. I had a massage in the spa and Dewi is amazing. She is so lovely as is all the staff. We had a 2 bedroom overwater villa (number 311) and the size of the villa was enormous! The 2nd bedroom for the kids was separated by a walkway bridge and they had their own king single beds. Our bed was huge (super king) and was so comfortable. They provide everyone with a bike and my daughter my happy to get a 3 wheeler! They have all sizes to suit all ages. There is nothing that we would change about our stay. They provide beach/pool towels, snorkeling equipment, insect repellent as well as in the bathrooms, shower gel, shampoo, conditioner, cotton buds, hairdryer, etc Yousuf bought us an air dryer to hang our wet clothes on when he saw us use all the hangers and hung them about the place. If you need anything they can provide it! The nightly turn down treats are made with ingredients for a good night sleep and Amilla has options for different diets. Gluten free, dairy free, Vegan etc. We chose Amilla for the variety of restaurants, Joe’s pizza, Barolo Italian, Feeling Koi Japanese, Chill’d cafe just to name a few. Some resorts we looked at didn’t have as much variety and with kids they could choose whatever they wanted. The homemade ice cream was so good as well. If you are considering Amilla Maldives for you Maldives holiday definitely jump at the chance to experience this boutique resort that is locally owned my Maldivians you will not regret it!!
Reviewed: 20.12.2023
5/5
There is a mix of everything : exclusivity, nice islands, great services, kindness, good reef, good food. I want to thank all staff for letting us feeling at home and chef RUWAN for special care he had last dinner before leaving. Director of the resort is australian and always going around and kind and keen to get any feedback or give you the right assistance if needed. Butler Naïf always helpful and also cleaning staff very nice. Amazing time. It’s been a pity weather not always good (often not although we have been in the middle of December) but at Maldives you never know what about weather. Highly recommended
Reviewed: 19.12.2023
5/5
A visit to Amilla Fushi is one you are not likely to forget. From the warm reception as soon as you step off the sea plane to the attention to detail through-out our stay - we were blown away by the service, the food and of course the views. Highlights included an attentive and helpful Katheeba (butler), supportive diving/snorkelling instructors (especially with my 5 year old who was snorkelling for the first time) and the lovely Esra who looked after us at lunch times!
Reviewed: 18.12.2023
5/5
We have been twice in Amilla hotel with family. It’s is really fantastic hotel with incredible people. I want say BIG thanks to Nappe, Kauser and girls in Kids Club. Thank you very much for your attention to details. Best regards!
Reviewed: 18.12.2023
5/5
Mein Mann und ich haben eine Devise: Ein Urlaubsort kein zweites Mal. Bis wir in 2022 auf Amilla waren. Auf dieser Insel Anlage passt einfach ALLES! So dass wir kurzerhand auch in 2023 Amilla gebucht haben. Glücklicherweise hat uns erneut unser Katheeb Nappe betreut und stand uns jederzeit mit Rat und Tat zur Seite. Herzlichen Dank an dich, Nappe!!! Abermals hatten wir eine unvergessliche Zeit auf einer traumhaften Insel mit wunderbaren Menschen. Ein drittes Mal schließen wir nicht aus ….
Reviewed: 17.12.2023
5/5
Ich weiß garnicht, wie ich anfangen soll. Es begann schon ca. 2 Wochen vor dem Urlaub, da flatterte eine Email rein, mit der Bitte um Angaben, welche Zudecke man haben möchte oder welche Art von Kopfkissen. Das haben wir so noch nie erlebt und waren entsprechend überrascht. Und so wie es angefangen hat, war dann auch die kompletten 10 Tage, die wir dort waren. Es beginnt schon bei der Ankunft am Flughafen. Sehr freundliche Mitarbeiter empfangen einen dort und ab diesem Moment kann man sich zurücklehnen, da einem alles abgenommen wird. Wirklich alles. Bei der Ankunft auf der Insel bekommt man einen Butler zur Seite gestellt, der sich dann auch bei Bedarf rund um die Uhr kümmert. Das gesamte Personal ist unheimlich freundlich und zuvorkommend. Die Anlage ist sehr gepflegt und schon morgens vor 6 Uhr wird begonnen, die Anlage sauber zu machen. Die Villen, wir hatten eine Wasservilla, sind sehr schön und auch sehr groß und so entsteht auch nie das Gefühl von Enge. Das Essen in den unterschiedlichen Restaurants ist sehr gut und die Auswahl ist sensationell. Bilder haben wir natürlich auch sehr viele gemacht, aber unser sehen genauso aus wie die, die hier schon auf der Seite sind. Deswegen fügen wir keine hinzu. Besonders bedanken möchten wir uns bei Nappe unserem Butler und bei unserem Roomboy Rahat, die sich immer toll um uns gekümmert haben und auch die Überraschung für meine Frau zu ihrem Geburtstag wunderschön umgesetzt haben. Wir werden, wenn wir wieder auf die Malediven gehen, auf jeden Fall wieder hier unsere Zeit verbringen. Nochmals ein großes Dankeschön alle.
Reviewed: 17.12.2023
5/5
Being welcomed to the resort with coconut drinks and personalized buggy was a great start to our mini honeymoon. Until the last day when we had to leave the whole stay was exceptional thanks to the wonderful service by staff. We stayed at the Reef Villa which is right on top of reef and it did not disappoint as we were able to dive in whenever we wanted to, and were also encountered with beautiful ocean lives! We found that the resort is one of the natural islands in the Maldives which explained the rich ocean life as well as the nature within the resort. The room itself was very spacious, and most importantly super clean as staff would come and clean twice a day. We visited the resort for our short honeymoon for 4 nights, but we were able to do many activities like: - sunset dolphin cruise - blue hole snorkeling - sunrise yoga class - sound healing class - bath tea making And many more ! We did not book any of them in advance but I would highly recommend booking them in advance. Service at the resort and it’s restaurants were also amazing, as the resort has multiple restaurants and bars we were able to enjoy a new option every night. For those who want to have more of a private experience I would recommend having room service and also booking a special dinner plan in advance during sunset. The views from the main restaurants and bars were absolutely breathtaking. Overall an amazing stay and I would love to go visit there again!
Reviewed: 17.12.2023
5/5
We had a terrific holiday with a nice balance between activities and relaxing - and eating ice cream! Nappe was a fabulous butler who booked everything for us and was there in the buggy at the drop of a hat when we didn’t feel like walking or cycling. Yusef cared for our room. What a joyful happy man! It was a delight to come back to the room to find bed art or towels turned into swans. All the staff were wonderful and the food was delicious. They would go out of their way to accommodate our needs and wants. Of special note for me was a surprise birthday cake and the restaurant staff singing happy birthday. Such a lovely surprise. The room was huge and beautiful and clean as a whistle. We felt completely at home. Thank you to everyone at Amilla.
Reviewed: 14.12.2023
5/5
Me and my wife spent a week at Amilla celebrating our 20th wedding anniversary. What an amazing resort! Small and intimate but still with lot of things to do - our particular favourites were the yoga, art classes and kombucha making. Snorkelling around the island house reef was really rewarding with loads and loads of sea life! The villa was out of this world! Modern, spacious and wonderful views over the ocean. Best bit of the whole stay was the staff though - service impeccable! Our butler, Hajar, was so attentive and helpful! Big shout outs to Naf our Maldivian chef and Vina who makes a mean cocktail and is the kombucha queen! But everyone was super! Thoroughly recommend this place!
Reviewed: 14.12.2023
5/5
From the moment we arrived in Malè to the moment we left, our experience with Amilla was more than exceptional. The airport lounge, wonderful welcome, phenomenal staff, delicious restaurants, endless activities and excursions, and immaculate rooms and amenities exceeded all of our expectations! We were blown away by the unparalleled beauty and luxury of the island. The staff at Amilla are the true gems of this resort. Their warm hospitality, attention to detail, and genuine eagerness to make every moment special contributed to an atmosphere of pure bliss. From the friendly smiles that greeted us upon our arrival to the personalized services, the staff at Amilla truly know how to elevate the guest experience. We’d like to give a special shout-out to a few people that made our time at Amilla extra special. Our butler, Svetlana, who helped make this trip one I’ll never forget by planning the most magical night with my (now) Fiancé as she helped orchestrate the entire proposal with him. Not only that, she booked all our reservations, services, activities & more. If you come to Amilla, you must attend Nithin’s 6AM sunrise yoga class. The early morning wake-up call will be well worth it! His expertise in wellness, mindfulness, and spirituality were life changing. Lastly, our Room Attendant, Mauman, went above and beyond with the beauty, cleanliness, and detail in our room. I have never seen my belongings so perfectly organized and his bed art is truly a masterpiece. The diverse range of restaurants offered an array of delicious dishes, each prepared with the freshest ingredients and presented with artistic flair. Whether it was a romantic dinner on the beach, floating breakfast in your private pool, or just a casual lunch, every meal was outstanding. Amilla’s commitment to sustainability, it’s all around beauty, and everything mentioned above left an everlasting impression on us. It is more than just a luxury resort, but a place where dreams come to life. The Maldives had always been a dream destination of ours and Amilla helped make that dream (and so much more) come true! If we could give Amilla 10 stars, we absolutely would. Think no further and book Amilla for your next trip to the Maldives. Thank you, Amilla, for creating memories with us that will last a lifetime!
Reviewed: 14.12.2023
5/5
very friendly and nice island，every associate made our exciting and unforgettable trip！ Firstly，great thank for our butler，Jupiter，so careful and professional arrangement！gave us very detailed introduction，include the island，the fishes，the birds and the food，especially initially help us install the light on the bicycles and told us the bird nest！respond every requirement timlly！if there is not her，we could loss lot of happiness！if you go to beijing please contact with us！if we have other friends comming，we would like to refer Jupter to them！ Secondly，great thank for our room service，Rahat，for his great efforts and nice service，the honeymoon bed decoration！ he also put our couple toys on the bed，that make me very surprise and feel family atmosphere！so nice person，hope he could have happiness and nice life！ the last but not least，the safety person，little fat，vary professional and nice，told us where have the shark,and help us open the room door when we leave the key in room! “We see the fishes He take care us!” Great thank for all the persons we met!
Reviewed: 14.12.2023
5/5
The resort is good, DAI package is valuable. The honeymoon gift is terrific. Thanks our butler Jupiter for treating us well. Thanks Rahat for the good housekeeping. All the staffs in Amilla Fushi resort are nice and friendly.
Reviewed: 13.12.2023
5/5
Потрясающий отель,еда,сам остров и конечно батлер Даша ❤️ В этом отеле замечательно все! Шикарные вековые баньяны,риф прямо у вилл! И сами виллы -200 метров радости! Это был лучший отдых в моей жизни! Я очень советую посетить этот остров. Это совсем другие Мальдивы 🇲🇻
Reviewed: 10.12.2023
5/5
This was our first trip to the Maldives and we’re so glad we chose Amilla after a lot of research. Our main criteria in choosing a resort was the location. We wanted to be based in Baa Atoll, a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve. The whole stay at Amilla was fantastic from start to finish. From the pickup at the airport, relaxing at the airport lounge while waiting for the seaplane transfer, our sunset villa, dining and facilities on offer, wild life found at the resort and above all that the service provided by all the staff. It’s truly a beautiful place to stay and we had an incredible experience. Alex (our Katheeb) took great care of us for the whole stay. Besides showing us around the resort and available facilities, he helped expedite my delayed suitcase on the first day, sourced a tricycle for me to use during my stay (I don’t do bicycles!), inflated my pink flamingo ring float (only used in the pool), dinner reservations, spa treatment’s and excursions. On one occasion arranged for a life guard (thank you Faruhoodh!) to help retrieve a lost item that had accidentally fallen into the sea. Our sunset overwater villa was so great! We loved our infinity pool, the hammock, snorkelling options around the villa and beyond. Exceptional sea views and ever changing colour of the sky from dawn till dusk. We were so lucky to have also witnessed Bioluminescence waves right outside our villa on our last night. Everyday after lunch and dinner, you always knew you would return back to a lovely and well-maintained villa. And that’s all down to Waheedha (our house keeper). On a particular day, he was super helpful with the Venetian blinds and window in the bathroom. So I could get that instagram worthy photo of the sea view from the bathtub. We enjoyed our days exploring the resort on two and three wheels, and snorkelling at various locations. Our favourite spot is outside the beach villas near the jetty where the spa is located. The blue hole snorkel trip was also amazing, special thanks to Waxy, the snorkel guide. He was so kind to take our GoPro and took some amazing under water videos for us. We also went on the dolphin discovery excursion. during our stay, we were so fortunate to see these amazing creatures (various colourful fish, turtle, reef sharks, stingray) in their natural habitat. The food options on offer at the resort is second to none. We opted for a half-board stay, as we usually only have two meals and are non-drinkers. We always enjoyed our breakfasts after a quick morning swim. Anth (F&B) was excellent and always attentive every time we saw her. The Maldivian and Asian nights were real highlights. These only occur once a week (Friday and Tuesday respectively). On the other days, we also tried East (Indian), Feeling Koi (Japanese) and Boralo (Italian). I tried out the complementary 30 minute massage and was treated by Asmi at the spa. Prior to that we met her on our second day while getting a little lost in the jungle, she was so kind to show us around, and we were shown the glamping globe, gym and other spa facilities. We also used the private sauna / steam rooms later in the week with great views of the beach and sea. We would highly recommend everyone to come and stay at Amilla, you will not be disappointed by your decision.
Reviewed: 10.12.2023
5/5
一切都很棒，食物，環境，服務等等 但建議課程與活動可以再更多，像是藍洞浮潛，reef 浮潛，目前一個星期可能只有兩次，而這裡的天氣不是很穩定，經常遇到天氣不佳因素導致取消，這對在島時間不長的旅客很不友善，因為他們只有一次機會卻因為天氣因素而沒能體驗到Amilla最棒的活動。遠洋來此度假的旅客會感到非常沮喪。而且大部分會選擇來Amilla的旅客應該都是被這裡美麗的生態所吸引，因此如果能每天都有教練引導大家參觀這美麗的生態應該會是一個美妙的體驗及回憶。
Reviewed: 09.12.2023
5/5
Outstanding stay with our family at Amilla - Maldives Resort and Residences - Baa Atoll. Everything was amazing, from the location, the island, quality of the rooms, the view, amazing staffs, great food, great diving, fantastic long swim in the lagoon. Was extraordinarily experience. Highly recommend it.
Reviewed: 09.12.2023
5/5
We just recently got back from the beautiful resort Amilla. Originally we had about 12-15 resorts that we were looking at and Amilla wasn't included. It was a very special trip for all of us since my son was planning to propose to his girlfriend there. Due to this, we had a lot of criteria in mind. About a week prior to making a final decision, our travel agent offered us to look at Amilla. She had just visited it and highly recommended. Without long consideration we booked 2 sunset villas and didn't regret! Upon our arrival to Male we were greeted by the resort's staff and brought to Amilla's lounge where we waited for our seaplane. The ride itself was so cool. We saw so many rainbows in the sky, it was just unreal! We landed and were brought to the island by a boat. The staff were waiting for us at the pier and greeted us with such love and kindness. We were assigned a butler Svetlana who made all our wishes come true. She was amazing! Svetlana booked all our excursions (dolphins and diving), restaurants, spa treatments and a very special engagement dinner on the beach. There were a lot of details to accommodate but everything went flowless. The food was exceptional and we do know what good food is :) All the staff we interacted with were extremally nice and helpful but I'd like to give our special gratitude to another staff member besides Svetlana. That would be Nithin, who was our yoga instructor at 6 am class and massage therapist. It wasn't easy to get up at 5:30 in the morning but was so, so worth it! We all experienced what true yoga is. It's a very spiritual connection with your own body. Nithin is an excellent teacher, I'd even say the best we've met so far. He was kind and patient, guided us through the classes with so much wisdom and encouragement. We also did Thamburu and Mirihi treatments with him. Simply the best! We definitely will be back and looking forward to do more yoga with him! :) If you are here, definitely treat yourself and try it and your life will never be the same. Thank you too all staff members who made our vacation so memorable and special. If I could give Amilla 10 stars, I would have. If you are here and reading my review - look no further - book it! :)
Reviewed: 09.12.2023
5/5
Amilla Fushi was our 5th visit to the Maldives. Maybe the most beautiful natural island we ever visited. 75% of the island remains natural and untouched. Beautiful beaches and with only 67 villas you have a lot of privacy. We stayed at sunset watervilla 201. A perfect choice for us, the first Villa of 10, close to the main pool, beach and restaurant but still all the privacy we were looking for when traveling to the Maldives. The Villa was the largest we so far had seen in the Maldives, the interior easy covers 100m2, with a very large, very comfortable bed. The deck is another 100m2, enough space for two beds outside, next to a table with two chairs and a large outdoor shower. The lap pool completes the beautiful Villa. It is a short couple of steps into the lagoon. Unfortunately corals here are all dead. Swimming or snorkeling to the reef drop off is easy and corals get a little better. even though the house reef is somewhat disappointing compared to the other resorts in the Maldives which we had visited in prior years (Hideaway, LTI Outrigger 2x, Adaraan Prestige Vadoo). I snorkeled about the whole island. Best places where the area around the blue hole, with a lot of small reef fish always staying there. Occasionally a black tip reef shark is passing, nurse sharks are living on the reef and eagle rays are passing on a regular base. Compared to the other resorts it was in particular the turtles which impressed and where easy to find. Mostly on the reef drop off in front of the large villas next to the jetty of Dive Butler. I was optimistic to visit Hanufaru Bay for Mantas at the end of the Season but unfortunately didn’t see one. This is worlds best place to snorkel or dive with Mantas, but only in Season (top months August and September. Diving nevertheless was great with excellent service by the boat crue and Sappe, my dive master. We saw a lot of beautiful soft coral overhangs, caves, and small fish such as stonefish, scorpionfish, lion fish, leaf fish, eels, octopus amongst others … and a lot of turtles, not afraid and staying with us when snorkeling or diving. I attached some diving pictures. My wife enjoyed some great spa acupuncture treatments. Food and restaurants were top class. But this was also the case with Hideaway and Outrigger LTI Maafushivaru. Our favorite place was Feeling Koi. I recommend as starter the Sashimi platter and as main the black cod. World class dishes certainly. A specific highlight different to other resorts is the option of once a day home delivery ( in Villa dining ) without extra charges. We used this option often during lunch, enjoying the beautiful scenery of our watervilla with a small bite. This option only comes with DAI all inclusive: but this would be my choice anyhow - a lot of value for a price; but you get champagne, wine and endless list of cocktails and also some full bottles of wine with some the minibar are included (not all). The quality of the wine or champagne included are pretty good, comparable to Hideaway but clearly better the Adaraan (more a four star resort) or Outrigger Maafushifaru. An absolute highlight is the free ice cream offered complimentary. For us a nice occasion to close the day with a cocktail, a port and a raspberry and passion fruit sorbet The natural island has a lot of vegetation and trees which comes handy because it is always easy to sit in the shade close to the see or pool during breakfast or lunch. Compared to the size of the island there are not a lot of Villas which is a big plus for us. It is always easy to get a nice table on the beach, or pool or a bed on the beach… it is never full or crowded and we enjoyed this privacy. Certainly a place we can recommend and wish to return soon; it is in particular the hospitality and friendliness of all staff which make this place u forgettable. Thank you all, and hopefully see you back soon
Reviewed: 08.12.2023
5/5
Amilla came highly recommended both online and by my travel agent and lived up to every expectation. The rooms were lovely and very large, with a huge bathroom and a larger than usual pool in the garden space. I had a beach villa, which was very private, but just a few steps away from the beach and a couple of minutes walk to the spa area. My only gripe about the room was the lack of lighting in the seating area, but when I mentioned this I was provided with 2 extra lamps within the hour! I loved being able to whizz around the island on my trusty bicycle too. The staff at Amilla were all excellent, friendly and welcoming. My Katheeb (butler) Svetlana was super-efficient and responded very quickly to all enquiries and requests, and all the restaurant staff I came across were charming and attentive. A special mention for Nithin, the wonderful Yogi whose daily sunrise yoga was the perfect way to start the day, and Zoe, the Sustainablility manager whose enthusiasm for the local local wildlife was palpable, and whose presentation on marine life and bird-nesting walk I enjoyed very much. I went on a couple of scuba dives there with Shiny from Dive Butler which was also a fantastic experience. I felt very safe and was well-looked after, and the variety and beauty of the local sea-life is wonderful and inspiring. Having said that, non-divers can also see a huge amount simply by snorkelling along the reef which is accessible immediately off the beach. Lastly, but definitely not least, the food at Amilla is amazing! The breakfast buffet was one of the best ever, with everything from home-made Kombucha to pancakes and catering for all tastes, and all the dinners were just delicious. The choice of local dishes on Maldivian night was extensive and so incredibly tasty, and the Italian restaurant served me one of the best Carbonaras I have ever had outside Italy (sorry for ever doubting you!). Thank you Amilla. I will definitely be back one day.
Reviewed: 08.12.2023
5/5
리프풀빌라로 갔는데 방도 엄청 넓고 깨끗했어요. 말레공항의 라운지도 훌륭하고, 친절한 직원분들께서 떠날 때까지 도와주어서 너무 좋았습니다. 객실엔 필요한 모든 것들이 다 있었어요. (구명조끼까지 있을 줄은 몰랐어요) 그리고 수중환경 정말 최고에요!🐢🐡🐠🐟 상어, 가오리, 거북이, 형형색색의 물고기까지.. 너무 즐겁고 행복한 시간 보냈습니다 고마워요 아밀라..🤍 모두 친절했고, 특히 Lana에게 고마워요!
Reviewed: 08.12.2023
5/5
The accommodation was very nice and the food was very delicious. All the staff were friendly and the butler in charge, Jupiter, was especially very friendly. Thanks to always smiling, I too had a very happy honeymoon. became
Reviewed: 08.12.2023
5/5
On our honeymoon in French Polynesia, my husband and I made a goal to celebrate our 10 year wedding anniversary in the Maldives – and made that dream a reality this year when we stayed at Amilla for 10 days this year. We've been fortunate to travel to many incredible places in our years together, but this was the farthest either of us have ever been from our home in the USA: our biggest adventure yet. After reading the reviews here on TripAdvisor and on Google, we had high expectations of Amilla, and were amazed when the team there exceeded every. single. one. After a lot of thought and research, we chose to stay at Amilla because of the house reef (snorkeling was a big priority for us), the options for excursions, the gorgeous over water villas, the wildlife and jungle feel of the island, and the many food options. We worked with a travel agent to book our trip, who I found here on TripAdvisor and who has visited Amilla several times, so we were thrilled to get the inside scoop from someone who had first-hand experience (check out Laura Husson of Totally Laura Travels – she is amazing and SO knowledgable about the Maldives and Amilla!) I can't stress enough that Amilla's staff don't miss a beat, and you'll experience their over-the-top and personalized service from the minute you arrive at Male airport. We landed in Male and were immediately blown away by the resort's airport lounge and the kindness of the staff from the first interaction. The lounge itself was absolutely stunning and had all the amenities we could dream of after our long journey, including coffee, tea, snacks, and a shower, along with gorgeous views of the seaplanes and beyond. When we arrived at the resort after our seaplane and boat ride, we were greeted with an incredible welcome from the staff, and whisked away in a personalized buggy by our Katheeb, Bella, for a tour of the island, signature Amilla coconuts in-hand. This was a true pinch-me moment. The views were stunning and we immediately felt at home. During our 10 day stay at Amilla, we were in a super luxurious reef villa. We chose the villa so we would have easy access to the house reef whenever we wanted to explore the underwater life. The space was massive and even more beautiful than the photos! We were welcomed with champagne, fresh fruit, and some treats upon arrival, and every day, our villa seemed to be immediately stocked and freshened up magically by our attentive room manager, Mehedi. Not only that, but we came back to our villa on several evenings to sweet surprises, including gorgeous artwork outside our door and over-the-top bed decorations that we are still talking about! We spent a lot of time exploring Amilla's island and taking advantage of all of the amenities the resort has to offer. We opted for the highest level all inclusive package, and enjoyed that as much as we could. The restaurants on the island are all delicious, but we especially enjoyed the cuisine at East, Feeling Koi, and of course the never-ending breakfast buffet at Fresh. Don't miss Maldivian Night – the food and entertainment is exceptional! We wish we had access to the fresh fish, produce, and delicious curries that Amilla had to offer here at home. They grow much of their produce on-site, which was a huge perk! We thoroughly enjoyed several trips to the gorgeous Javuu Spa during our stay, trying several different types of massage and even a manicure! Javuu's team are very skilled. My husband's work takes a toll on his body, and after his first massage at Javuu, he looked like a completely new person – and he looked like a new person by the time our vacation ended thanks to the care of the Javuu team! Most memorably, we enjoyed many excursions at Amilla – and each was quite life changing. We were fortunate enough to snorkel with the mantas in Hanifaru Bay (a bucket list experience for us!) and also swim alongside colorful tropical fish, several sea turtles, reef sharks, and more. It sounds dramatic, but if you're a wildlife lover you may understand – I cried into my snorkel mask pretty much every day I was at Amilla, because the underwater views were so breathtaking and unlike anything I've ever experienced, including on our honeymoon in French Polynesia. If you love to snorkel, you absolutely have to visit Amilla. These are memories that I will truly treasure for the rest of my life, and made the entire trip absolutely unforgettable. We did experience some rainy moments while we were at Amilla, but I wouldn't allow that to discourage you from booking in late September or early October. The resort does a fantastic job of ensuring that their guests can still enjoy all the island has to offer on rainy days, and it also makes for better conditions to see the mantas! It was an exceptional time to be at Amilla because the resort wasn't full, so we often had the entire beach to ourselves and never had to worry about an excursion being full. We would book in the low season again for all of these reasons. With all of that being said, my husband Ryan and I want to extend a personal and heartfelt thank you to the many people who made our stay absolute magic, especially: - Bella, our Katheeb – you went above and beyond for us every single day, and we left Amilla feeling like we'd made a new friend in you. Thank you for the unforgettable experience you gave us and for making our anniversary beyond special. We will never forget your kindness! - Mehedi – you are creative and so detail-oriented, and your thoughtfulness made us immediately feel right at home in our Amilla villa. You anticipated our every need and made us feel really comfortable throughout our stay. Thank you so much for your hospitality! - Kauser – our BFF at Amilla! We looked forward to seeing you every day at the beach and sharing stories with you. Your positive attitude and disposition are unmatched. Thank you for making us feel so comfortable, for making us laugh, and for all the treats and goodies you shared with us throughout our stay. - Haseef – you were such an important part of our stay at Amilla, and we were blown away by how much you did to make us feel at home. Thank you for each and every meal you served us during our stay – your dedication and hard work did not go unnoticed. - Anth – we looked forward to seeing you every day at breakfast! Thank you for introducing us to banana mangoes...I'm still dreaming of them. We appreciate you so much. - Jambe and Murray – thank you for all the laughs and fun during our stay! - Lisa – we really enjoyed seeing you at the EBC most days for lunch. Thank you for being so kind and welcoming, and for going above and beyond for us! - Shamaan – you absolutely made our stay at Amilla and we will never forget you. Thank you for guiding us through incredible experiences with underwater life at Amilla and beyond, and for fulfilling my lifelong dream of snorkeling with sea turtles. You were beyond amazing and words cannot express the gratitude we feel for you and everything you did to make our Amilla stay unforgettable. I truly hope that this isn't our first and last visit to Amilla. We are dreaming of the day we can return to the island to not only have more adventures, but also to reunite with the staff who are now our dear friends. If you're considering a trip to the Maldives, we cannot recommend Amilla enough.
Reviewed: 08.12.2023
4/5
We have recently returned from a 11 night stay at Amilla Maldives staying in one of the Lagoon water villas. On arrival in Male we were met and escorted very promptly and efficiently to the check in for seaplane and onwards to the Amilla lounge in the new, and much improved, seaplane terminal. The Amilla lounge was comfortable and really well appointed for the short (45 minute) wait for our seaplane transfer. Showers are available for anyone with a bit more time waiting etc. For anyone who has previously the experienced the old seaplane terminal the new one really is a game changer. After a short seaplane transfer followed by an even shorter speedboat we arrived at Amilla and were met by the resort team on the jetty and our Katheeb Nappe. We were given some coconuts and cold towels, a really nice touch, and given a lift on a golf cart to our villa via a brief tour of the island and amenities. We arrived at our villa (310) which was towards the end of the jetty which was as we had requested to maximise the morning/afternoon sun and to avoid being overlooked by sunset villas. As we entered the villa our first impression was of the space available, the villas truly are massive. We have stayed in the Maldives before and whilst space could never be described as being at a premium, this villa was much bigger than we have had previously. Nice to have a whole separate ‘sitting’ room side with separate air conditioning etc. Loads of storage and wardrobe space. Handy provision of bedside lamps with wireless charging pads and also USB in the back for the obligatory go pro and gadget charging. Pool was much bigger than we had previously also, and importantly, because of its aspect, much warmer. We found that leaving the AC on in the sitting room side, was actually sufficient for the whole villa and a little quieter. A small thing on the room if really being really critical, whilst the room had a very elaborate sound system, it felt a little dated, we found it difficult (and failed to) connect our phones, a more modern, portable Sonos/B&O system would be preferrable rather than all the ceiling mounted speakers and a cupboard full of AV kit, As I say, it clearly was a decent set up, but its just that tech has moved on so much in the last ten years. Not a game changer on any front but just maybe something that could be looked at if any room investments are planned. All the villas are provided with bikes which we actually found a really fun way to navigate the island and we used them for all of our visits to the restaurants and for getting about the place, some people chose to walk, and guess if we were in a sunset villa (closer to resort) we might have but zipping about on the little bikes was fun. Nappe (our Katheeb) looked after us politely, efficiently and proactively. I don’t think we perhaps we asked quite as much of him as some guests might but any requests for dinner reservations or activities were always met. I like the whatsapp system as well, far easier than having to call reception to make arrangements and whole resort pretty much had WIFI coverage. Yousef our housekeeper was lovely and friendly, and after a few days of syncing our routines where he realised that we didn’t go for breakfast but that I was often diving in the morning and my wife was at the gym, he would clean and replenish room amenities whilst we were away and we would often return to find a new palm leaf creation on the bed. Same in the evenings where we would generally eat a little later than most people I think. We would meet him coming up the boardwalk with a smile. Villa was always immaculate and he clearly took pride in his work without being obtrusive to our routine, the perfect balance, congratulations. All the service staff were always friendly and approachable. The nature of the island is pretty laid back, it’s what we personally want in an island, but maybe sometimes, some of the staff were a little too far on the laid back scale, and you had to make just that little bit too much effort to get their attention. We would never want fussy service and someone sat on our shoulder, and having worked in service industry for a long time, I recognise it’s a fine balance to get right, but given that the island was relatively quiet, I would have thought they might have just been a little more ‘on’ it. I would have my concerns if the resort was at capacity, but maybe once they are it almost becomes easier. I went diving with the team at Dive Butler on 5 mornings. Sadly the Manta’s had departed early this year so no sightings of them but the diving was still nice. Nice small groups on the days I went out, well appointed boat and decent kit. I was well looked after by Alex my DM. We went snorkelling quite a bit on the reef by the blue hole near our villa, but we actually found the best spot was off the jetty near the spa, saw lots of black tips there and occasional ray swimming past. Quite nice in the morning to see the small sharks herding the fish into the shallow. We specifically chose Amilla as the restaurants are all a la carte (evening) as we are definitely not fans of buffets. We were also not seeking gimmicky things like underwater dining etc, each to their own, but in our experience they have lacked some substance beyond the theatre of the venue. Lunchtime our preference was probably for Emperor Beach Club (EBC) we liked the lobster wraps, bao buns and taco’s, though Pizzas at Feeling chilled were also good, I particularly liked the Maldivian my wife the truffle one, she is Gluten free and it was nice that they were able to deliver GF base without issue. Only thing we found was that the menu was perhaps a little too similar fundamentally between the 2 lunch offerings. Maybe could introduce few more oriental dishes to EBC to differentiate it somewhat. Worst thing with EBC was the fly’s, as humidity was high, with the rain we had (out of Amilla’s control obviously) there were always lots of fly’s and Mosi’s. Staff were keen for us to sit inside to avoid this, but on the occasion we did sit inside, we were only ones doing so and found the room a little lifeless and felt a bit empty, also when you spend your life eating indoors, its nice to be outside on your holidays. Maybe a bit more pest fogging is needed? Appreciate the environmental trade-offs that go with that procedure however and that in trying to be as sustainable as possible it maybe doesn’t sit right. We ate at Feeling Koi on probably 4 or even 5 of our nights as we really enjoy sashimi/sushi and it is difficult to access where we live in the country. The sushi was of a very high standard with lots of choice which was a real treat. We had the sea bass and black cod for main course, but beyond these were a little uninspired further with mains so ended up having more sushi/sashimi on return visits. Its fine with us as we are fans of sushi, but maybe worth considering if you aren’t. We were also told in the downstairs restaurant that they were out of anything but house sake (which I’m afraid to say wasn’t the best) but later found out from another guest that they had the better grade cold sake upstairs in the sunset bar and that they had been brought down some on request and among their AI budget. Barolo was nice – good Tuna steak and pasta dishes. Not necessarily our favourite as cuisine easily accessible at home but each to their own. East was very good – we enjoyed a couple of meals there had great curries and tandoor food. We also went to the Maldivian night and sampled the buffet which was good with plenty of choice, avoid the red chutney however, its ferocious! We enjoyed the dancers at Maldivian night, was at least some link up to the local area which sometimes you can become a little unconnected with on these islands, it was also nice that Amilla arranged excursions to nearby inhabited islands (we didn’t participate so can’t comment). Had pre and post dinner cocktails most evenings. By end of our trip the guys in Baa Bar had our drinks order nailed on. Good cocktails in the sunset bar above feeling Koi also. The fire dancer was good – only thing we found a bit strange was the scheduling and then in following on from that the positioning of the act. The act was always outside the BAA bar but was normally on when most people were eating/finishing dinner so was seen very few people, if he moved along the beach a little, to say beach side of pool, more people would have seen the act whilst having dinner, or maybe schedule it for after dinner, say 9 or 9.30 and then may encourage people to the bar after dinner for a drink, it often felt a little lifeless post dinner. On the whole we enjoyed the food at Amilla but were perhaps not blown away by it. We have been fortunate enough to stay in a number of excellent resorts around the world and sample some amazing food, Amilla was really good but maybe not world class. Sadly – we did have one major negative with Amilla and I guess in particular our villa, though anyone renting a sunset or lagoon should be aware of it. On our penultimate full day we spotted resort staff moving a platform to nearby the blue hole on the edge of the house reef and end of snorkelling zone. I assumed that it was some sort of snorkelling or diving platform for the blue hole so I swam out to it. To my alarm when I got there I realised that it was not a snorkel platform but they had moved the seaplane jetty. This jetty was now within 3/400 metres of our villa. I fully appreciate that the seaplanes need to land somewhere, but this should not have been placed right in front of the lagoon/sunset villas, every other resort we have stayed in the jetty was on the opposite side of island to villas, or much further out to sea. Every time a plane landed (circa 4 a day) the people standing on the jetty were looking straight into our villa and then obviously on take off the associated plane noise was pretty obtrusive. Worse still was that this jetty seemed to service every other island in the vicinity for those few days so once the plane landed you had speedboats arriving and departing with guests. I messaged Fappe our butler about it and he said he would speak to the managers, they did offer to move us to one of the reef villas on the opposite side of the jetty, but we had specifically chosen the lagoon villa because of its aspect and we only had 2 nights and 1 full day left so we stayed where we were. A number of other guests who we had met during our stay were commenting on the jetty position for those last few nights, yet everyone had been told something different about why it was moved (airline request due to choppy seas, seasonal schedule) which seems suspicious. The map we looked at on booking didn’t show the jetty being located there (we wouldn’t have booked it), a subsequent map we have been shown does show ‘seaplane landing strip’ but no jetty pictured and the scale is definitely incorrect, the strip and jetty are much closer to the villas than map shows. No pictures on the resort gallery show the jetty in that position either. Far too close in my opinion for $1000 a night room. If this is important to you, I would certainly suggest that you check with the resort where the jetty is going to be at time of your stay, it now seems that it’s a seasonal change and that it will remain in that position now for some time. We landed on the old jetty at the opposite side of the island and for the majority of the week when it was there never even heard a seaplane, when it moved it was liking being in the seaplane terminal at Male. We certainly wouldn’t have booked a sunset or lagoon villa had we known that the jetty was going to be in that position, fortunately it was only for the last few days of our stay but had it been there the whole time we would have been really disappointed. On our return to Male, the service was equally slick, met at seaplane terminal, taken to lounge as we were too early for international terminal, bags kept in vehicle, then escorted right through to check in desk by ground staff. A really good top notch service from Amilla groundcrew on both arrival and departure. On the whole we had a really lovely time at Amilla, we have come back fully charged and refreshed after a lovely break on a tropical island. The seaplane jetty just took the shine off the holiday for us, which was shame.
Reviewed: 07.12.2023
5/5
Everything was incredible-excellent service and exceptional organization from the moment we arrived until our departure. The staff was so warm and thoughtful. The water villa was perfect decorated (thank you for lovely decorations and sweets for our anniversary). We were able to step off our deck into the water to snorkel on that stunning reef - so wonderful! Restaurants dishes were fabulous, too. Thank you for our great stay!
Reviewed: 07.12.2023
5/5
Amilla is an amazing resort and rooms were very clean. Food was excellent and all the staffs are very friendly. Our katheeb, Mr Samir was very friendly and approachable. Amilla will still be my choice for my next visit to the Maldives. Thank you to the Amilla team for making my family holiday a memorable one ! 😊 Keep up the Good Work 👍👍👍 Catherine & family
Reviewed: 07.12.2023
5/5
Myself and my two adult nieces have just returned from a 9 night stay in a Sunset Water Villa. The villa was large and superbly equipped and accommodated the 3 of us very comfortably. We miss being able to step down into the lagoon that treated us to new experiences each and every time. The food is exceptional and catered very well for two vegans, the chefs do a great job and we were all spoilt for choice wherever we chose to eat. There is plenty to do both complimentary and by way of excursions and experiences. One of our many highlights was the sunset dolphin trip, where we saw both bottle nose and spinners, they surrounded the boat and gave us a spectacular performance. Amilla is a very special place that we were blessed to have the good fortune to be able to visit. We did a heart of House tour, taking us behind the scenes, this was very interesting and informative and helped us appreciate all the people that you do not see on a day to day basis but who contribute so much towards the guest experience. Please accept our thanks and appreciation for all you do. What makes Amilla so special? This is simple, it is the Staff who go out of their way to make your stay the best it can be. Narelle please thank everyone, as we couldn't learn and remember everyone's name! We would like to acknowledge some fantastic individuals who regularly looked after us. We apologise for any misspelled names. Buddy our Katheeb, was so helpful and very knowledgeable about the marine life, he went above and beyond to ensure we saw as much marine life as possible especially arranging a meeting with one of the resident turtles, our heartfelt thanks Buddy. Ahmed our room attendant, cleaned and tidied with care and detail, not easy with the chaos created by 3 women! Thank you Ahmed. Naf, a very creative chef, who checked in regularly that there was enough choice at meals for the vegans, even cooking vegan fish specially for us on one of the themed evenings. Her fun personality always shining through. Naf, thank you. Vipin who looked after us during our visits to the bar, carefully crafting wonderful cocktails, always smiling and happy to chat. Adi, regularly served us at meals, his smile and personality so captivating. We just always smiled in his presence. Too, Nooza, Ratih, Mansi and Esra Also regularly serving us always interested in our day and wanting to ensure we had everything we wanted. Lesley, why is he always so happy? Because he is in the Maldives 😄 Please also acknowledge our gratitude to the following people Chilli Naif Warish DJ Faacko And of course Narelle, thank you for the gum on departure 😁. Anji, Marlie and Katie
Reviewed: 06.12.2023
5/5
We thought the whole week was magical, the staff were really attentive, our katheeb Buddy was just the right balance of supportive without being intrusive. The reef villa was huge and comfortable, and the access to the reef was unbelievable. We spent way more time in the water snorkelling than we thought we would, sometimes getting in three snorkelling sessions in a day from various points around the island. (Our first time at Amilla, and our first time in the Maldives - so take this from a Maldives newbie perspective, but from someone with a decent amount of high-end accommodation in Asia and elsewhere.) ARRIVAL The Amilla experience starts the moment you land at Malé Airport, where an Amilla rep is waiting for you the moment you exit Customs, and in our case the seaplane was departing imminently so he rushed us through the seaplane checkin and got us in the Amilla van straightaway over to the seaplane terminal, where in short order we were boarding the Manta Air seaplane that delivered us after 35 mins or so to the Amilla pontoon, from there we boarded the Amilla speedboat to take us around to the harbour. Even from the start we could see how lush and unspoiled the island was. When we got to the pier, Narelle the GM and several staff were there to welcome us. We were given some coconut drinks, shown to our golf cart (with our names on) and introduced to our katheeb (butler/fixer) named Buddy, who gave us a quick tour of the island before heading out over the jetty towards the reef villas on the northwest tip of the island. We arrived at our villa 126 at the very end that we had requested in advance (for reasons that will be explained) and Buddy let us in and showed us around. It was huge! GENERAL VIBE Jungly, not too built-up. Laidback. Not bling. Lazy bike rides everywhere. Bats flying through the trees. Largely felt uninhabited except at mealtimes. Elegantly classy without being stuffy. Maybe slightly disjointed in terms of guest interactions, but maybe that's just the Maldives for you. THE ROOM Everything you could ask for. So much space in a reef villa. Separate living and sleeping quarters. Unimaginable amounts of cupboard and storage space everywhere. Power sockets everywhere you would want them. Big comfortable bed. Individual AC in each section. Total privacy - especially being at the end, we were mostly completely unaware of any other guests in the vicinity. A couple of loose floorboards here and there, but nothing more troubling than that. THE DECK A decent-sized deck with table, sunbeds, a larger daybed, an umbrella, a shower, the infinity pool and of course with the steps down to the reef and only 20-30m to the reef dropoff, we knew we'd be doing some epic snorkelling. Because we had requested room 126 at the end, we had an uninterrupted view of the sea to the west of us, which we took full advantage of over a number of gorgeous Maldivian sunsets. THE STAFF Overall a great experience. Bearing in mind that I don't think we asked as much of our Katheeb Buddy as much as other guests might do, he was very responsive when we did need him and very chilled out and friendly. He proactively booked stuff for us, and gave us guidance on snorkelling spots - even took us out snorkelling with him on the last day. He was unobtrusive, not obsequious but available when required and interested in our happiness and welfare. From the other staff: Raya was always very sweet to us when we dined down by the pool, always a happy interaction. Aditya too always radiated positivity and helpfulness. Naf was amazing doing her descriptions of the Maldivian food and taking her time with us. Lesley was always up for a good chat and making sure to look after us. I can't recall the name of the Indian chap at the Baa Bar but he was invariably friendly as well. Waxy and Ahmed in the snorkel excursions were really helpful guides. Housekeeping: Unobtrusive but magical in the sense that anytime we popped out for more than an hour or two, something new seemed to get done to the room. Loved the little treats in the evenings when we returned from dinner. THE WEATHER We were fairly lucky it seems, with a shower on the first day, one on the last day, and a whole lot of sunshine in between. I have seen others complain that the weather was too rough for them to snorkel, but we mostly could go in whenever we wanted. THE SNORKELLING The reef was great. We had great visibility on the northwest side of the island. Saw reef sharks, nurse sharks, eagle rays, green and hawksbill turtles, morays, and lots of "fish soup" schools. Lots of parrotfish and the odd titan triggerfish. We loved it so much and being able to just nip in for a quick half hour from the back deck of the villa was sensationally good. We loved our expeditions too - the Blue Hole trip showed us that actually we could snorkel over to it from our villa, which we did repeatedly, and the one that went out on the boat to the islands and reefs south of us was great too. The coral and fish life on the submerged atoll to the south was outstanding. THE FOOD Overall trending to positive, but maybe not amazing. Breakfast buffet was great - lots of variety to suit your mood. The pastries were top-class and the coconut ones as well as the chocolate passionfruit were stellar. Decent enough hot options including waffles, eggs cooked to order etc. Lunch options: Mostly decent enough without being outstanding. I would say Chill'd just edges Emperor Beach Club in quality, but there is not much in it. Highlights were tuna poke bowl, the ethical burger, the club sandwich, the pad thai. The "Maldivian fried chicken" at the EBC was a bit stodgy. The maki rolls at Chill'd slightly reminded me of supermarket sushi compared to the great ones at Feeling Koi. Generally across both places I thought the fries were undercooked on multiple occasions. Dinners: Standouts for us were the Maldivian night - some great curries - and East especially the tikka dishes. Found Barolo fine but not excellent. Mixed feelings about Feeling Koi as the sushi/sashimi standard was very good, but I felt the mains lacked imagination and had a slightly basic interpretation of Japanese food. Where are the ramens, the soba, the udon, okonomiyaki, tonkatsu, katsu curry etc? I love a bit of chicken teriyaki but it seems sort of 1990s version of Japanese food. Even a Wagamama in the UK would have a more advanced vision of Japanese food than FK. As longtime fans of Japanese food, I think this could have been a lot better. IMPROVEMENTS: Whilst we were very happy with our stay overall, we had a couple points of improvement: - Not sure what can be done about it, but the general ambience around the pool at dinner time lacked something. It seemed quite dead even at 60% occupancy. Same with the bars. - I would have thought that some of the evening entertainment e.g. the fire show would have made more sense to position where the diners were rather than in front of an empty bar - One of the reasons we picked Amilla was because of the food choice and the general quality of the food. We were expecting to be blown away and I don't think we had more than 1 or 2 "OMG" moments. We might be expecting too much of a menu catering for such a wide customer base II guess, but I kind of expected more. - Our villa 126 was fabulous, maybe needed a few touches of rejuvenation here and there. There were a number of loose / wobbly floorboards in the bar area, and the decking outside had begun to come apart a bit, only just avoided splinters a few times. These were minor niggles though in light of an overall really happy time!
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