Hondaafushi Island Resort

Non riuscivamo proprio a capire le recensioni positive sul cibo. In realtà siamo rimasti molto delusi. Purtroppo era molto monotono e prevalentemente vegetariano. La delusione successiva è stata la chiusura della base per gli sport acquatici, cosa che invece ci aspettavamo. Quindi non c'erano attività in loco, a parte lo snorkeling. L'isola in sé è bellissima, ma bisogna tenere presente che i sentieri che portano al ristorante e al bar (uno a un'estremità, l'altro all'altra estremità del sentiero) sono molto lunghi. Non c'è più niente lì.

Very nice place. À little paradise. An attentive staff. A wonderful island. A staff that highlights all the beauties of the Maldives. The luxe bungalow are spacious and comfortable and well placed on the beach. White sand and turquoise water enhance the landscape. Thanks to Pooja (main restaurant), Rasheed (cleaning staff) and Ayya (snorkeling). I recommend

Absolutely stunning 😍 beach was beautiful, bungalows huge and the outdoor shower was amazing. Air conditioning and fan kept room cool. Saw sharks, baby sharks, rays and lots of different fishies. Some saw turtles from the pier. One morning after a beautiful sunrise a pod of dolphins swam right past the rooms in the shallows. Food was indian orientated but delicious. I specially loved the banana/pineapple pancakes for breakfast, mixed salads at lunch and dinner and the puddings. There was a locely choice of fresh fruit at each meal time too. We never went hungry. Tv had basic channels but we never used it. Only went in pool twice as the sea was our favourite place to be. Bungalows walk straight out onto the most beautiful stretch of beach. We had 107 deluxe room with bath. Staff were amazing, so polite and helpful. Went on local island trip, fishing trip and snorkelling trip (saw 2 turtles and 2 sharks) and enjoyed it all. We saw where the turtles came up onto beach and walked around the island which is around 5k. Didn't hire bikes as way too hot. Didn't use diving either or spa. This was the perfect dream holiday. Take inflatables, cigarettes, spf and Mosquito spray. (All expensive in shop) i didn't get any bites myself, boyfriend got a few but he's a magnet for anything that bites. They do fumigate every evening around 6pm. Long trip to get here but as you arrive in Male, they take you to a lounge with free WiFi, food and air conditioning, help you check into domestic flight and look after you.

Great effort is made to keep the environment natural and clean. This makes for a truly unique experience which we found so peaceful and relaxing. Our Superior beach bungalow was comfortable although there was the odd occasion when the air con could have been a bit cooler. The service was of a very high standard. We are vegetarian and found a good variety of meal choice available.

I had an extremely disappointing experience at this resort, and I feel it’s important to share my story to help others avoid similar pitfalls. Before we arrived, we contacted the property regarding our flight arrangements. They promised to provide details 5-7 days prior to our arrival, but when the time came, we received no updates. We attempted to reach out again about our domestic flight tickets, but our inquiries went unanswered. Upon arriving at Male airport, we visited the hotel office a day before our scheduled transfer to the resort, only to discover that our names were not on the list. After some back-and-forth, a representative assured us we would receive information that evening, leaving us completely in the dark until the last moment. It was incredibly frustrating to be so far from home without any clear communication. To add to our troubles, a few days into our stay, we received a call from reception demanding additional taxes that were never mentioned in our booking or invoice. They claimed it was a new government tax for tourists, totaling an unexpected $250! It’s hard to fathom that they couldn’t inform us of this charge ahead of time, especially since they had a month to do so. Imagine a family of four or five being caught off guard by such a fee! We requested to speak with the manager for clarification, but he was unavailable. Instead, a junior staff member was left to address our concerns. How can a resort operate effectively without its management being accessible? Agoda even attempted to intervene regarding this issue, but they were ignored for two full months. As for the food, it deserves a mention. It was the worst dining experience we've ever had! They recycled fish and cheese balls for days until they became inedible, and the food preparation was subpar and monotonous. The instant mashed potatoes and flavorless ice cream were particularly disappointing—truly the worst ice cream I’ve ever tasted. The desserts were mediocre at best. My dogs eat better! The bread was stale, at least 4-5 days old, and there was no toaster available. When I inquired about a toaster, I was told it was broken. We were literally left hungry. The Accommodation: Regarding the accommodation, the water pressure in the bathroom was unreliable, and while the shower appeared appealing, it posed a significant slipping hazard. I unfortunately lost my footing and sustained a serious cut on my finger. The beach adjacent to the bungalows frequently experienced strong winds and large waves, rendering swimming nearly unfeasible. To make matters worse, we discovered a syringe hidden in the sand. I genuinely question the circumstances surrounding this location. The island is quite large, which means that guests with limited mobility may require a buggy to reach the restaurant or bar. However, the availability of buggies is not guaranteed, and guests may experience a wait time of 15 to 20 minutes. In summary, I would not contemplate revisiting this island,