W MaldivesvsConstance Halaveli
Both properties are endorsed by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, W Maldives scores marginally higher than Constance Halaveli. W Maldives scores 87 with praise from 6 reviewers such as Jetsetter, Travel + Leisure and Oyster.
W Maldives
09110
From $980/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's
"Not for fuddy-duddies, nor for those with kids under 13, this ultra-glamorous island resort has super luxury accommodation." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"The design-savvy W hotels group has expanded to the South Seas with a private-island resort in the Maldives." Full review
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There are W Welcome Ambassadors to greet them and direct them to the W Van that takes them to the W Lounge, where they are offered food, drinks, and, if they choose, a shower.
Condé Nast Traveler
"Fesdu has one of the best 'house reefs' of all the resort islands, which means spectacular dive and snorkel spots right off the beach, as opposed to the boat rides often required elsewhere." Full review
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It is of course possible to completely avoid these and all other distractions at the spa, which is bigger and better than most with its spacious teak-floored treatment rooms on the water.
Jetsetter
"South Beach swagger on an Indian Ocean island, with designer digs, a spa, and nightclub." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"W Retreat & Spa is sleek and imaginative, a boutique luxury island loaded with more casual cool than any other in the country." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"If you seek luxury and a fun vibe on a tropical island with a powdery white beach and vibrant house reef, then the W is for you" Full review
Constance Halaveli
North Ari Atoll, 09130
From $967/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's
"A short speed boat trip from its sister resort, Constance Moofushi, Halaveli is the slightly grander, older sister." Full review
Jetsetter
"Tropical retreat wreathed by talcum-fine beaches with luxe overwater villas, an on-site dive center and an organic spa." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"A classic Maldivian island-resort with 86 villas, some overwater and some on the beach, all with individual plunge pools." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith
"Your eyeballs will do a visual ping-pong at Constance Halaveli in the Maldives, where the sky is as blue as the sea and the sand is as white as the clouds." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"The five-pearl Constance Halaveli is almost too good to be true." Full review
Lonely Planet
"This supremely luxurious resort is one of Ari Atoll's most popular honeymoon spots, and one that is still looking superb following its full renovation a few years ago." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The small island has gorgeous white sand beaches all around it, but its most obvious feature is the chain of water villas – larger than the island itself – protruding over the turquoise lagoon." Full review