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Meeru Maldives Resort IslandvsBanyan Tree Vabbinfaru
Both properties are endorsed by expert reviewers. Overall, Meeru Island Resort & Spa scores slightly higher than Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru. Meeru Island Resort & Spa comes in at 81 with approval from 3 sources including Oyster, The Telegraph and Lonely Planet.
Meeru Maldives Resort Island
Oyster
The Telegraph
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Meeru Island
From $362/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
OysterUpscale
"The upscale Meeru is not only the third oldest resort in the Maldives, it is also the third largest, with 286 rooms and a loyal following of repeat guests (many Germans)." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"One of the largest Maldivian resorts, the Meeru, reached by speedboat from the airport is made up of 286 rooms including water and beach villas." Full review
Lonely Planet "Meeru Island Resort is a long, verdant stretch of land with a dazzling white beach." Full review
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Indeed, so large is the resort that for convenience there are two receptions and two buffet restaurants, to avoid guests overexerting themselves on the way to dinner.
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"The third-largest resort in the country, it's also massively popular and offers almost every conceivable activity...there are two receptions and two buffet restaurants" Full review
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
