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Maafushivaru

5.0 of 5
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Rating summary
  • Location
    5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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Liverpool, United Kingdom
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5 reviews 5 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2013 NEW

I love this island! Having been twice I would go back again! - Food in the buffet changes regularly (to a high standard) - A true Robinson Crusoe experience! - Ideal to unwind, relax and watch the world go by! - Snorkelling/house reef amazing! - Staff are great Need I say more?

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Duns Tew, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 hotel reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

From the moment our seaplane took of from Male and you start spotting the amazing turquoise coral atolls you realise that this is somewhere special. The journey itself was an adventure in itself, taking off through a storm and landing in choppy seas was great fun! Then the boat arrived from the island, with the attentive local staff, who were... More

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Brisbane
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7 reviews 7 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

Maafushivaru was heaven on earth, My husband & I stayed for 7 nts in an overwater bungalow no. 221 (we originally asked for 222 or even nos as all the reviews suggested these were the best for a great sunset) however we stayed from 1 - 8th May and the weather for us was a bit mixed, we had a... More

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Brighton, United Kingdom
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

We have just recently returned from our second visit in 2 years to Maafushivaru. What can I say......it truly is a slice of paradise. Myself and my partner decided to visit the Maldives for the first time last year (2012) and made the decision to visit this island. We chose Maafushivaru as it was a small island with only 50... More

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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

Maafishivaru, is absolutelu heavenly. If you want either a relaxing holiday to take you away from everyday stresses or a romantic holiday with your loved one, this is the place for you The island is idyllic for a relaxing holiday with the resort having so many nooks and crannies that you are able to hide yourself away, should you wish,... More

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Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2013

We spent two weeks here in late april 13 in a beach villa (108) and really loved our stay. For us, the major plus points of the resort were the fact that there are only 49 rooms, along with a guest to staff ratio of 1 to 1.5. The island is miniscule - 7 mins to do a circuit, but... More

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Wickham, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2013

We wanted to go to the maldives for a belated honeymoon. We spent months researching for an intimate resort which is exactly what we received. We flew direct with BA - long flight as my headphones didn't work so I couldn't hear any of the movies. On arrival at Male there was some confusion with our sea plane transfer, this... More

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Jersey, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
4 hotel reviews
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14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2013

We recently returned from our third visit in 3 years from a 17 night holiday to Maafushivaru. What can we say ! It just gets better and better every time ! The island generally has not changed but there is the new Teppanyaki restaurant as an extra which we enjoyed and there are now various types of tailored packages on... More

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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2013

This was our first trip to the Maldives, which left us feeling that it doesn't get any better than this. We had looked at a few other larger islands when planning our trip, but we were recommended Maafushivaru by friends, who previously stayed on the island and loved it. At first we were concerned the island would be too small,... More

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Zurich, Switzerland
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33 reviews 33 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

Love this place. We stayed at Coco Bodu Hithi for a week prior and spent a small fortune for less beauty & fun than we had at Maafushivaru (for a fraction of the price). We should have stayed here the entire 2 weeks--and will do so next time. The staff, food, island size, resort layout, astounding beauty of the house... More

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Additional Information about Maafushivaru

Also Known As:
Maafushivaru Hotel
Maafushivaru Hotel South Ari Atoll
Maafushivaru Tclub Hotel
Maafushivaru Maldives/South Ari Atoll
Address: Maldives
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Region: Maldives > Alifu Atoll > South Ari Atoll
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Beach Fitness Centre Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Restaurant Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
#1 Romantic Hotels in South Ari Atoll
#4 Top resorts Hotels in South Ari Atoll
#5 Luxury Hotels in South Ari Atoll
#5 On the Beach Hotels in South Ari Atoll
Price Range: $$$$
Hotel Class:5 star (5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Harmoniously combining a Maldivian paradise with contemporary indulgences, Maafushivaru is the very epitome of an island hideaway. With barefoot luxury surrounded by idyllic turquoise water and the archipelago’s finest coral reefs, its secret delight is a beautiful romantic and uninhabited sister island.The Cuisine Gallery restaurant offers Mediterranean cuisine infused with local flavours, sumptuous buffets and outdoor dining, and à la carte and private dining options are also available. For an authentic Crusoe-esque experience, couples can take a boat across to the nearby uninhabited sister island for romantic picnics, candlelit dining or luxurious lobster dinners in picture-perfect surrounds (prebooking is advisable). The beachfront infinity pool is conveniently next to the bar which also has seating on the beach. Facilities include a lounge, wine cellar, library, overwater spa and gym, yoga pavilion, children's swimming pool, dive school and watersports. There is complimentary Wi-Fi in most public areas and activities including sunset cruises.Accommodation50 stylish villas with Maldivian touches, each featuring airconditioning, kingsize bed, flat-screen television, DVD player, iPod dock, telephone and minibar.Spacious Beach villas (116m²) are directly on the beach with private terrace, semi open-air bathroom and rainfall shower. Pool villas (116m²) are in groups of two with a shared pool and are ideal for families. Water villas (91m²) are scattered on stilts over the blue lagoon, have direct access to the water from a private wooden deck, and an indoor bathroom with bath, rainfall shower and ocean views.Restaurants• Cuisine Gallery - Mediterranean inspired buffet dining infused with local flavours • A la carte option • Private dining - Candlelit diners on the beach or lobster dinners on the deserted island of Lonubo • Beachfront bar - Wide variety of bev All Inclusive. ALL INCLUSIVE OPTION• All meals in the restaurant• Selected drinks, beers, soft drinks, house wine, spirits and mineral water• Snacks• Afternoon tea• Snorkeling equipment• One sunset cruise per stay. ... more   less 
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