W Maldives

The hotel left the best impressions. The staff is friendly and to the point — they solve issues quickly. The service is pleasant, attentive, but not intrusive. The food was excellent: a very diverse cuisine, including European, Asian, and Indian options — you can try something new every day. The breakfast selection is especially large, but lunches and dinners don't disappoint either. A special highlight is the coral reef right off the shore. You don't need to take a boat anywhere — just put on a mask and swim. There are so many fish — bright, large — and we saw turtles several times; they came quite close. On top of that, the hotel has plenty of entertainment and activities, including paddle. Overall, a great option for a varied and enjoyable vacation.

Our second time at W Maldives, and it’s even more beautiful post‑renewal! This stay was extra special because it was our honeymoon and also my birthday, so it felt even more memorable. The amazing reef is snorkeling heaven, and the food was fantastic—especially the FISH restaurant, where the whole team was amazing. We highly recommend the nurse shark snorkeling tour—it was safe and well‑organized. The W Maldives also offered daily gym workout session, which I joined and really enjoyed; it was a great way to stay active while on holiday. Our room was cleaned very well every day, and there was a lovely turndown service every night, which made everything feel extra special and comfortable. The beach and pool area always looked spotless as well. Special extra shoutouts to John Firaash, who was absolute standout. John is one of the most genuinely caring and thoughtful persons we’ve ever met. The last time we met at W Maldives was 2023, glad to have reunited since then. He took incredible care of us from breakfast (the kitchen) to dinner (at FISH) with heartfelt surprises: fresh‑picked flowers, printed our favorite Pikachus on our table and dessert, and a personalized painted souvenir that made our hearts smile. Mei Chun at FISH also took great care of us at dinner. The front office team, especially the colleague who had worked in Macau before (sorry that we don’t remember his name) impressed us with their warm welcome and island/room tour. One small note: we’d love to try more local Maldivian‑style cuisine next time—there were a lot more Asian dishes this visit compared to the last time we came (haha, still delicious though!). We’ll definitely be back—W Maldives made our honeymoon and birthday truly unforgettable!

Everything was simply excellent, it was our seventh time on Maldives and our second time on W maldives. We travelled with our 6 year old son - he never felt bored, the staff was amazing. we will return next year.

We stayed at W Maldives for 3 nights and had a truly wonderful experience from the moment we landed at the airport. The entire journey was seamless, and I felt warmly welcomed right away. Thank you the airport team - Knowing how desperately we would like to meet a wild whale shark, the airport team surprised us with a welcome gift of a cute whale shark pin and a blessing card. Thank you the staff in the STYLE team and also from FIRE/ KITCHEN / SIP- The room was very comfortable and perfect for relaxing. The sunset view at SIP was absolutely stunning — definitely one of the highlights of my stay. The grilled BBQ dinner at the FIRE beach was delicious with lovely live music performance. Breakfast at Kitchen has a wide variety of choices! Thank you Aarti / Mark - We enjoyed the sunrise/sunset yoga practice, which was peaceful and a great way to start/end the day in such a beautiful environment. Aqua fit was tiring but fun! Thank you Ding and the crew - Last but not the least, the whale shark tour was absolutely incredible and unforgettable. It was such a special moment. We were lucky the gentle giant swam with us for a long time. Thank you team Whatever/Whenever, they are truly heroes behind the scene - The service throughout the stay was superb. Every staff member I met was genuinely friendly, attentive, and always ready to help anytime, anywhere. I really wish I could remember all their names because each of them played a part in making this trip so special. Their warmth, professionalism, and positive energy truly stood out. W Maldives exceeded my expectations in every aspect — amazing service, beautiful surroundings, and fantastic experiences. A big thank you to the entire team for making my stay so enjoyable. I would highly recommend it and hope to return again soon.