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Banyan Tree VabbinfaruvsConrad Maldives Rangali Island
Both hotels are rated very highly by writers. Overall, Conrad Maldives Rangali Island ranks significantly better than Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru. Conrad Maldives Rangali Island scores 85 with positive reviews from 5 sources such as Travel + Leisure, Fodor's and Jetsetter.
Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru
Oyster
Lonely Planet
The Telegraph Lonely Planet
Vabbinfaru Island
From $573/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
OysterLuxury
"This luxury boutique resort from Thailand's Banyan Tree is slightly bigger and more expensive than sister property Angsana next door." Full review
Lonely Planet "Banyan Tree's only Maldives resort boasts beautiful wide beaches on a lovely circular island far enough from Male to feel like a true desert island experience." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"This eco-friendly resort on a beautiful coral island brags ample white-sand shores, a colourful reef teeming with marine life, and various dive sites." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Banyan Tree's only Maldives resort boasts beautiful wide beaches on a lovely circular island far enough from Male to feel like a true desert island experience" Full review
Conrad Maldives Rangali Island
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
Jetsetter Lonely Planet The Telegraph Travel + Leisure
New York Times
Independent Lonely Planet
Rangali Island, 2034
From $855/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Fodor's "There’s luxury and there's luxury—Conrad Maldives, situated on two private tropical islands, provides a benchmark for sophisticated Maldives resorts." Full review
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Dine in Ithaa, an incredible underwater restaurant on gourmet fare and have the sommelier help you choose from 20,000 bottles of wine.
Travel + Leisure "The Setting: Overlook the Indian Ocean from the ultra-private two-person, 104-degree hot tub outside of Conrad Maldives’ Beach Villa on Rangalifinolhu Island." Full review
Jetsetter "Two private islands in the Maldives with overwater villas and an underwater restaurant." Full review
Lonely Planet "Sumptuous barefoot luxury is the name of the game at the Hilton Group’s long-standing Maldivian resort." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"An idyllic tropical resort, spread over two islands connected by a bridge. Expect white sands and turquoise-blue sea, elegant villas and a world-class spa – plus excellent food." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The resort is already known for incredible features including its underwater suite, THE MURAKA...all of the overwater villas have a private sundeck, and some have their own pools."
New York Times "At Conrad Maldives Rangali Island, guests can reserve the Muraka, a two-level hotel room that includes an infinity pool and also reaches 16 feet below sea level"
Independent "Between the two large natural islands there are 12 top-notch restaurants, including Ithaa, which is underwater, and Mandhoo, which serves delicious spa cuisine, as well as two swimming pools"
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Famous throughout the country for its unique two-island set-up and Maldives' first undersea restaurant, Conrad Maldives is an excellent choice for couples and families wanting to escape in style" Full review
