Taj Exotica Resort and Spa South Male Atoll

The resort facilities are amazing, we enjoyed the fitness center, the Spa, the bar, the restaurants, the beach, the diving center activities. Everything was incredible and the staff was top! Everyone at the reception, hosts, restaurant staff, boogie drivers, cleaning crew. They all deserve 10/10. Thank you so much for making this vacation something we will never forget. We hope we can visit again in the future.

This trip of ours to Maldives in taj exotica was the most relaxing and the memorable one. We spent the best moments together at taj. Special and very special thanks to Payal who was our host at taj. She was more than a host to us and available for us 24/7. I would love to go back to taj mostly because of her as she made it so special for us. It was my birthday and she didn't leave any stone unturned to make me feel special. Also a huge thanks to Fayaz for serving us on my birthday at the beachside candle light dinner. He was so warm and welcoming and accepted every request that we made with a smile. Thank you so much to all the staff at Taj.

Taj exotica experience. On arrival at the airport, we were greater by the Taj exotica representatives, who, after a minute wait, and a complementary drink, took us to the speed boat transfer. The speed boat experience was an exceptional start to the experience. On arrival at the port we were greeted in the traditional manor, with a Tubla percussion. We had to wait about 45 minutes for the room, though that’s normal, as they sanitised before guests are allowed to move in (Room 119). We were eventually taken to our room (Room 119), and on first glance, we were not disappointed, though we did encounter a problem with the toilet not flushing. After making complaint, a plumber was sent to tackle the issue. Unfortunately, and the effort the plumber put in to deal with the problem, the toilet was still not flushing correctly. We put in a complaint again, and asked for a room change, only to be met with a $250 upgrade charge, which I thought was unreasonable. The manager, later authorised a room upgrade, to a Deluxe Lagoon Villa with private Pool. We thought this was extremely generous of the management to do this for us, making this our room for the duration of our stay (Room 414). The Staff: I would say, they were exceptionally friendly and helpful, and attentive at every moment. The Accommodation: Built as a traditional Maldives hut, with a luxurious interior. We were impressed with the room in general, especially the ability to go straight into the turquoise ocean from the patio/veranda via a ladder, just an amazing experience. Food: Our breakfast and dinner package was exceptional, though for dinner we had no water, and would charge us for it. After a subtle challenge, the management gave us unlimited water with our evening dinner, as a complimentary addition to our evening dinner. Both breakfast and dinner were to Taj hotel standards, with the quality and taste of the food going beyond our expectations. To conclude, our dietary requirements were taken care of in line with our preferential taste, with the chef (Jay), making some recommendations, and ending our final evening dinner with two special noodles soups made specially for us, making it a perfectly planned final dinner. Beach and landscaping: The beach was kept clean at every moment of the day, with cleaners addressing any issues that arise promptly. The beach was spotless and clean, with the turquoise water extremely clear, that all scattered sea life, and coral formations being visible during the day. On the last, as we were about to leave the Island, the entire resort staff and crew, dropped us off at the port, and in readiness for us to board the speed boat for the Airport. They lined up and rolled out a message say ‘We will miss you’. I thought this was a touching end to our stay, very emotional. I believe I have expressed my gratitude and thanks for taking care of us both, and look forward to seeing you guys very soon. Regards Jayeshkumar Patel (Architect) Devangi Jayeshkumar Patel (Room 414)

we had planned a short 3 night trip to Maldives. what a location it is. one of the best Taj Properties we would have ever stayed. right from arrival till the time they bid us farewell, each and every moment we treasured. would definitely recommend this to be on wish list of all travellers who would want to have a relaxed family vacations.