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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
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
Condé Nast Traveler
Jetsetter
Lonely Planet
The Telegraph
09110
From $980/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
"Not for fuddy-duddies, nor for those with kids under 13, this ultra-glamorous island resort has super luxury accommodation." Full review
"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.
"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.
"South Beach swagger on an Indian Ocean island, with designer digs, a spa, and nightclub." Full review
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
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
Fodor's
Jetsetter
The Telegraph
Mr & Mrs Smith
Oyster
Lonely Planet
Lonely Planet
North Ari Atoll, 09130
From $967/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
"A short speed boat trip from its sister resort, Constance Moofushi, Halaveli is the slightly grander, older sister." Full review
"Tropical retreat wreathed by talcum-fine beaches with luxe overwater villas, an on-site dive center and an organic spa." Full review
9.0
"A classic Maldivian island-resort with 86 villas, some overwater and some on the beach, all with individual plunge pools." Full review
"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
Luxury
"The five-pearl Constance Halaveli is almost too good to be true." Full review
"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
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