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Staying at Anantara Kihavah for our honeymoon exceeded all our expectations,and our holiday on the beautiful island was truly magical! We were greeted onto the island by bongo’s,the staff welcoming us on the pier and serving us fresh coconut water before our lovely villa host,Harnie drove us on a buggy through the lush island plantations to our incredible, newly renovated,spacious and private over water villa,which offered full sea and beach view,and from where we enjoyed complete tranquility. The staff was impeccable! They always went out of their way to make each of our experiences memorable and personalized,remembering our names,surprising us with honeymoon cake, champagne and decorations and always offering us our preferred drinks for breakfast and dinner. Every night, we were taken on an amazing culinary journey at one of the five incredible restaurants,that offer cuisines from around the world and each in a beautiful setting,overlooking the water. Our favorite restaurants were “spice” and “sea” - Sea is the under water restaurant, from where we were taken on a gastronomic journey of a five course meal, six meters under water,experiencing the “message in a bottle” immersive dinner whilst marveling at the sharks, stingrays and more fish than you can imagine, peacefully swim around us in unison. The amazing execute chef,Joachim prepared our dessert on the table,like a masterpiece too beautiful to eat,and he was always present at the restaurants, ensuring guests were enjoying their outstanding meals. Another “wauw” experience was the snorkeling, which we thoroughly enjoyed and we were so impressed by the abundance of marine creatures and sea life, swimming around, just feet below the surface of the Indian Ocean. It felt so calm under the water,and as though the fish were inviting us to join them in their underwater World. Anantara Kihavah is truly one of the BEST resorts we have ever stayed at and we loved every moment of this unforgettable honeymoon.

The island is small but has everything needed for a perfect holiday. There are beach front villas and over-the-water villas, each with direct access to the sea, offering snorkelling possibility direct from your terrace. Also villas with access to the beach as well as villas with their own little garden yard. The villas are in beautiful Thai design with high wooden ceilings and completely furnished with all modern amenities. It's sparkling clean and everything looks newly-built. A butler takes care of all your needs - booking restaurant or activity, answering any questions, you name it. 4 restaurants cater for all tastes - European, Asian, vegetarian and local cuisines. A beach bar with an infinity pool overlooking the sea. A diving centre offers a great variety of over- and under water activities. 24/7 sports centre. Creche. A picturesque path amid the vegetation and the palm trees connects all facilities. The island is surrounded by a very shallow water ring, rich of reef life - corals, fish of all kinds, small sharks, sea stars, octopuses, sting rays and many more. A snorkelling paradise. The sea was calm as a lake, with pleasantly warm water. The air temperature is constant during day and night, no typical continental min/max daily temperatures. The most impressive feature is the staff. Always smiling and happy to maintain a personal contact with the tourists, ready to go out of their way to accommodate your comfort, even without being asked for it. We felt we they made sure we didn't have the slightest discomfort at any time. Our butler would come every evening to see us in person and make sure we have had a great day. We went to several organised trips and saw from very close range mantas, sharks, sea turtles, dolphins, sting rays. The resort is suitable for all kinds of tourists - romantic couples, Instagram vloggers, families with children, companies of friends, seniors, etc.

Drinks: We paid for all inclusive and the drink selection was huge! Several straight liqueurs (like vodka, two types of rum, tequila etc) you could mix with any soft drinks, about 10 cocktails to choose. Food: The buffet was incredible, the choices varied every meal but with some staples that were always there. The chef would cook in front of you - some days was burgers, some pastas, always eggs in the morning but with waffles as well! The table service was amazing, always making sure you had drinks. Dinner outside was great, with mood lighting on the tables as well. Rooms: We stayed 3 nights in a pool beach villa and it was HUGE and room service included every day. They cleaned the pool every day as well. They even set up a honeymoon decoration. The outdoor shower was brilliant! We then spent 2 nights in an over water villa and it was STUNNING! Smaller but it doesn’t matter, the views are unbelievable and there’s a reef about 100 metres up from the over water villas. We saw two black tip reef sharks which was just incredible, they didn’t bother us and was AMAZING to swim so close to them. People: The workers went above and beyond, always making sure you were comfortable and happy. They memorised our drink orders by the end of our stay. Afa handled most of our stay and moved us into a nicer room for our honeymoon - she really was amazing, thank you Afa! The workers were always doing something to make sure the island looked perfect: raking the sand footpaths, organising people’s beach chairs etc. passing anyone on the footpaths, they always said good morning or hello. Activities: I did a scuba dive and my husband snorkelled - we were the only ones on the boat, we were able to sit on the roof and look around. A pod of dolphins swam to the boat and my husband saw a sea turtle. I saw dozens of lion fish and moray eels, as well as abundant fish of all kinds. Easy dive and extremely enjoyable.

A Truly Unforgettable Stay in Paradise! Our stay at this beautiful resort in the Maldives was an absolute dream. The hotel is tucked away among tall palm trees, just 10 meters from a stunning white-sand beach with crystal-clear water. The entire island felt like a hidden paradise. One of the highlights of our trip was swimming with manta rays in the incredible Hanifaru Bay – a once-in-a-lifetime experience that we will never forget. Every day, the hotel provided us with clean beach towels, snorkeling masks, and fins, making it so easy to enjoy the sea and the underwater beauty. The staff were exceptional – always kind, professional, and genuinely caring. A special thank you to Sumesh, who went above and beyond every single day to make our stay perfect. He solved every little issue quickly and with a smile, making us feel completely looked after. We also want to highlight the head of dining, who ensured every meal was fresh, delicious, and beautifully served. The service in the restaurant was just as great as the food itself. For the price, the hotel was more than fair – clean, comfortable, and perfectly located. The island is small but absolutely magical, ideal for relaxation, nature lovers, and ocean adventures. We left with unforgettable memories and can’t wait to return. Highly recommended to anyone looking for a peaceful, beautiful escape with top-notch service.

Aveyla Accommodation & Liquid Salt Divers – A Memorable Stay and Dive Experience My stay at Aveyla Accommodation was fantastic. The room was very comfortable and well-maintained, providing a perfect place to relax after a day of exploring. The guesthouse has a peaceful atmosphere, making it easy to unwind and take in the beauty of the island. Diving with Liquid Salt Divers was the highlight of my trip. The team is professional and knowledgeable, ensuring safe and exciting dives at breathtaking locations. The underwater life is amazing, and both seasoned divers and beginners will find something to love. I enjoyed my experience so much that I hope to return not just as a guest, but as a friend. The warmth and professionalism left a lasting impression, and I truly hope to stay in touch. If you’re looking for a comfortable stay and an unforgettable diving experience, I highly recommend Aveyla and Liquid Salt Divers.

Yes, there is something bad about this place: eventually, you will have to leave and go home! Absolutely awesome experience, from the crew to the food, our stay was pure joy. The place is fabulous, the features and lagoon piloti villas are perfect, the attention of the crew is just enough. Special thank you to Oahab for his professionalism and for setting up a perfect room everyday, to Zaaid for his energy and experience during the tours and to Didi for being the best waiter and an absolute gentleman. We will be back as soon as we loose the weight we gained from the delicious buffet. The island is a wonderful quiet paradise, they will provide you with snorkel kits and you will see turtles, manta, sharks and a million other colourful fishes. Don’t hesitate and book already!

I really do not like writing reviews, I really don’t - but in this case I think I will make an exception. For the 7 days/6 nights I stayed at the Royal Island I had an amazing time. All the staff I interacted with - trying not to forget someone here - Thaisan, Budi, Mehedi, Zubair, Madeline, Shaveen, Avun, Manoj and all the ladies at the spa and the lads at the water activities shack - really did their utmost for my pleasant stay, for which I am very grateful! The property is exactly as advertised and would warmly recommend for a getaway from a busy city/work life, turquoise waters, delicious almost non-repeatable buffet options and really just a good spot to sit under some tropical trees!

Karthhikeyan the host, has been so kind and helpfull with everything from planning our transportation and everything else we needed. He was always available and ready to help. wouldn’t know what to do without him. The room was amazing. Every room has a sea life theme. Big rooms, with comfortable beds and a nice garden view. We felt very much at home. Top service minded staff and the food has been great. Water, Coffee and tea are free and available all the time. The place is right next to the island airport, but you’re not bothered at all. Blue world also has their own dive shop and restaurant. We used both, which also was great. No downsides - this place has my highest recommendation 🙏🏻

Our butler Adu and the rest of the hotel staff were so welcoming, they did such a great job of making our stay extra special. Our villa was super comfortable and we had the most incredible sunset view from the terrace. We chose this resort in great part due to the dining options available, and the restaurants did not disappoint! We particularly loved Vakku and Onu. We enjoyed a very relaxing couples massage at the spa, but the really highlight were all of the activities, especially turtle snorkeling and snorkeling around the house reef.

Very nice private beach, great food, staff was very kind and very helpful. Beautiful and comfortable room with everything you need, with stunning ocean view. Hotel is located close to the harbour which is very convenient for diving and snorkeling trips. Everything we hoped for (and more!).

We loved the staff and size of the beach bungalow . Our location 138 was also perfect location for proximity to dive school and privacy Dive school also a great setup and the house reef , whilst motorised coral was incredibly abundant with shark, turtle , parrot fish etc

perfect location …incredible staff ..amazing food …perfect organization for transfer and for everything we needed ..a special thanks to Yenny for her amazing kindness and for making our trip so special and so well organized ..she was the best

Was a big room. You could use the kitchen in order to make a coffee for free. Friendly personnel. The dinner was rich and chip.

Beautiful island …. Paradise. Plenty of activities. Yoga twice a day. Staff amazing could not do enough .

The staff is amazing. The food is also good. So many activities to do. Beautiful views.

Beach, friendly staff, great facilities.