Huvafen Fushi MaldivesvsBaros Maldives
Huvafen Fushi Maldives and Baros Maldives are both highly recommended by professionals. Overall, Huvafen Fushi Maldives is the choice of most reviewers compared to Baros Maldives. Huvafen Fushi Maldives has a TripExpert Score of 84 with positive reviews from 7 sources including Lonely Planet, Travel + Leisure and Hideaway Report.
Huvafen Fushi Maldives
North Male Atoll, PO Box 2017
From $999/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Travel + Leisure
"Drawing A-list visitors like George Clooney and Kate Moss, the Huvafen Fushi resort is situated on its own lagoon in the North Malé Atoll." Full review
Gayot
"The theme here is water, water everywhere from the underwater spa to the over-water accommodations."
Condé Nast Traveler
"Standard rooms are anything but: a minimum of 1,350 square feet, and all with ocean views." Full review
Jetsetter
"A desert island dream of plunge pool bungalows with an underwater spa, big name DJs and a reef teeming with fish." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith
"Here you’ll nibble on a picnic beneath palm trees, splash in the still lagoon, and lounge on a private beach where the butler is the only interruption – and he’s just delivering a drink." Full review
Hideaway Report
93.0
"Glamorous resort on a pristine island, a 40-minute speedboat ride from Malé." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"Fairmont Sirru Fen Fushi is a sophisticated bubble of tropical perfection, with diamond white beaches, jewel-like coral reefs and a showpiece underwater art gallery – the first one in the Maldives." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"There are three types of villas: beach, overwater, and jungle...the hotel is a true escape from the outside world. If you're looking for some natural beauty and luxurious privacy, make the trip here." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Huvafen Fushi is an intimate resort set within its own lagoon and ringed by white sandy beaches" Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Huvafen Fushi set a new standard for stylish, sophisticated luxury when it opened a decade ago and has inspired countless imitators elsewhere in the Maldives and beyond." Full review
Baros Maldives
PO Box 2015, 20-02
From $832/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Fodor's
"You'll reach Baros, one of the smaller and more secluded of the Maldives resort islands, by a 25-minute speedboat ride from Malé, and although it is slightly more affordable." Full review
Jetsetter
"Private island idyll with overwater villas, a house reef and three top-notch restaurants." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Understated, sophisticated class jumps out at you from the moment you arrive...This is a great choice for a luxurious and romantic getaway." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"Marine adventures are guaranteed at Baros thanks to a staggeringly special house reef." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith
"Intimate and idyllic, Baros hotel is a boutique retreat in the Maldives with peaceful overwater villas, serious scuba diving and sugary sands." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"This property offers a range of experiences and amenities, though for many travelers, the big draw here is the beach, a beautiful stretch of fine white sand surrounded by turquoise water. " Full review
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Staying here doesn't come cheap, and some guests have complained of high extra taxes tacked on to their bills; to avoid any surprises, make sure to double check whether taxes are included when you book online.
Independent
"Named one of the world’s most romantic by the World Travel Awards for 10 consecutive years, and it deserves it. Think destination dinners, private cruises and indulgent spa treatments for two "
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