Summer Island Maldives

Great island, relaxing all round. We ve been to other islands in the maldives , Summer was excellent and great value. We took half board and found it good value and suited us as we re not big drinkers /eaters . Big shout out to Maheesh at the hiya restaurant who really looked after us well. Dive school was very helpful and we took several scuba dives. Snorkeling was excellent , we saw sharks , turtles , rays and countless reef fish . Went with TUI and would recommend them.

The eastern side of the island is quieter, the beach wider. It is suitable for snorkeling if the water is clear. On the western side you can hear the waves crashing. The current is strong. In general, the strip has very sharp remains of coral and shells. It is not maintained and clean. There is a lot of garbage on the beach, as you can see from the photo. And no one paid attention to them. The cleanliness of the villas also tended to be rated as a couple. Normal things like a shower cap and earsticks are missing. All the seaplanes pass over the island and it is noisy. In general, it is quite dark everywhere. The last boat to leave is at 3:00 PM, which is quite early, given that seaplanes fly until 6:00 PM. As well as intimate towels for the toilet. Very poor management and leadership .

From the first day we had a very good feeling with a warm welcome but all what it happen was simply excellent the people here were every time present to help with a warm smile , the food so delicious , healthy and very versified , the service staff at the restaurant very attentive and presenting a very good service . We will certainly come back next year All Summer island resort staff you’ ve got the key!!!!!!! Thank you very much

We stayed for three weeks at Summer Island Resort, split between a beach bungalow and a water villa. Overall, our experience was excellent. The island itself is stunning, peaceful, and clean, with some decent marine life to enjoy while snorkeling. The rooms were spotless, well-maintained, and offered everything needed for a comfortable and relaxing stay. Most of the staff were courteous, professional, and genuinely went out of their way to make us feel welcome. A special mention goes to Munaho, the supervisor, and Sana from Samuga Restaurant. Munaho is one of the most professional and kind managers I’ve encountered during my travels. His commitment to guest satisfaction, his manners, and his work ethic were truly outstanding. He embodies everything a future general manager should be. Sana, who served us almost every day at the restaurant, was always smiling, polite, and attentive. Although his section of the restaurant didn’t have the best views, we always chose to sit in his area purely because of his exceptional service and warm presence. We would also like to acknowledge Munir and Tamil from housekeeping, who kept our rooms in excellent condition throughout the stay and were always pleasant and efficient. Ali at the reception was also consistently friendly and helpful—always greeting us with a smile and making sure our needs were met. The resort fully deserves its 5-star rating, though a few small improvements could elevate the experience even further: Including more toiletries in the rooms would be appreciated. Better lighting around the island during dinner hours would enhance the atmosphere and safety. Breakfast juices could be of higher quality. Signage to discourage guests from feeding marine life or stepping on coral would help protect the ecosystem. The dinner menu, while diverse, could be more inclusive—on several nights, up to five dishes contained wine or alcohol. As Muslim guests, this was limiting, though we were reassured that non-alcohol versions could be prepared upon request. That said, I must also share a personal incident that left a lasting impression—unfortunately, not a good one. On our final day, with a flight at 7 PM, we quietly packed two toast sandwiches from breakfast to take with us. To our surprise, a waitress approached and told us that this was not allowed. What made this more surprising was that it wasn’t even her section—she came over from another area to correct us. After a three-week stay and spending over $7,000, being stopped for something as minor as a couple of toasties felt disheartening and, frankly, embarrassing. I’m well aware of buffet rules; I travel often. But many resorts show flexibility, especially for long-staying guests, and especially on the day of checkout. What made this worse was seeing other guests regularly take food openly, sometimes even to feed fish—yet no one seemed to intervene. To his credit, the restaurant manager handled the situation professionally and even had the sandwiches sent to our room later. But the initial moment had already left its mark. Dignity matters, and this experience made me feel diminished after what had been a nearly perfect stay. So while I rate this resort five stars for the overall experience, I regret to say I will likely not return. Sometimes it’s not the value of what’s denied—it’s how it makes you feel.