COMO Maalifushi

I can honestly tell you that this is definitely the perfect vacation spot for anyone. This trip was my birthday surprise - and also a much needed trip to get away from the busy city that we live in. This was also my first time in the Maldives!

My boyfriend and I arrived at the jetty in the late afternoon, after what seemed like forever getting to the island. We were greeted by the General Manager and a group of Front Office staff upon arrival and promptly brought to the reception for our check-in. We were then swept off our feet and driven by buggy to our suite which was located over the water. Our suite was located quite a distance from the reception (I loved the whole secluded-from-everyone feeling though) and it was definitely nice to walk in the Maldivian weather with the coral garden right outside our doorstep. Upon entering our suite, we couldn't help but gush at the beautiful view on the other side of the room. Safa was very informative about the activities that were available and went on to explain all the amenities in the room. The resort is doing its part to be more environmentally friendly and uses recycled products (their straws are made out of paper!!)

While it did rain when we were there, it was also extremely sunny in the mornings to the late afternoons! It was however extremely windy and the waters were a little choppy but it was still very nice to snorkel! We managed to swim with a manta ray, puffer fish, baby turtle and even a reef shark - just outside our room, by the coral garden and by their house reef. Snorkel equipment is available at the water sport center located next to the swimming pool.

I am very picky when it comes to food so to my surprise, the food quality on that island was spectacular! There are only 2 restaurants there. The Japanese restaurant, Tai, had the freshest sashimi, steak, grilled chicken and other Japanese-like dishes. Madi, their sort of coffee house, had delicious hot cakes, oatmeal porridge, waffles, and many many more yummy food! Their salads and vegetables tasted so fresh it was as if it was literally just plucked from the garden! We were entertained every morning by the staff at Madi. Neither restaurants disappointed at all.

The days were spent lounging around by our pool, snorkeling in the ocean, eating more food and meeting the nicest, most genuine people on that island. Oh, not to forget, they have a 24 hour GYM with great facilities. They also have a steam room and a sauna in each restroom. They also have a list of activities where people can join in such as early morning yoga or circuit training! You should never neglect your health no matter where you are.

My overall experience at Maalifushi by COMO: Perfect. Absolutely nothing went wrong.

I would like to sincerely thank each and every one of the staff at Maalifushi by COMO for the magnificent service provided. Not only did each of you go out of your way to make our stay so wonderful, but you also managed to make me not want to leave the island. Keep up the great work and we will definitely be back for more!

This was our first time to the Maldives, and I'm so glad we decided to stay at Maalifushi by COMO. We had a wonderful stay and everything was done to such high standards. Our over water suite was stunning, with an extremely comfortable bed and great pillows, large bathroom with big bath/tub, our own private pool, outdoor day bed and steps leading straight into the lagoon for snorkelling. 

Service was outstanding - from being greeted by the General Manager when we arrived off the speedboat to staff in the restaurants, at the spa and dive centre. We appreciated the regular cold towels and small bowls of fruit salad that were delivered to us on the beach each day. Such a lovely touch! 

Food exceeded our expectations, and it was great to have the choice of a 'healthy' menu. There were lots of choices and every dish we enjoyed was presented beautifully and the flavours were sensational. Great to have the Japanese restaurant available for a change of scenery also. 

Both my husband and I did dives. The equipment was brand new, staff were friendly and we saw lots of fish and turtles.

I also attended a yoga class each day and the view from the room was incredible, looking out over the ocean. I also liked the outdoor area although this was quite hot. The teacher was helpful and was able to adjust the class based on different levels. 

One thing that we weren't aware of when booking was the fact we needed to travel by Maldivian Air from Male to a local airport, and then take a 20 minute speedboat to the resort. But I know the resort will be operating a direct seaplane in the coming months so this will then be sorted.

Thank you to Andrew and his staff for a lovely holiday. I hope to be back in the near future.

Popular with couples, COMO Maalifushi would be perfect for a healthy honeymoon or special anniversary, families or friends traveling together would also enjoy their time here. The location makes it ideal location for a water sports holiday as there are lots of activities available and most take part in or on the beautiful water surrounding the island...