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Dusit Thani MaldivesvsW Maldives
Dusit Thani Maldives and W Maldives are both praised by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, W Maldives ranks slightly higher than Dusit Thani Maldives. W Maldives scores 87 with accolades from 6 sources like Lonely Planet, Jetsetter and Travel + Leisure.
Dusit Thani Maldives
Oyster
Lonely Planet
Jetsetter
The Telegraph Lonely Planet
Mudhdhoo Island, 2188
From $854/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
OysterLuxury
"Built in 2012, this Thai-style resort is one of the best all-around luxury picks in the Maldives." Full review
Lonely Planet "Dusit Thani is a large, mass-market, Thai-owned luxury resort." Full review
Jetsetter "Remote tropical island retreat with a tree-top spa, a house reef and the largest infinity pool in the Maldives." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"This stylish retreat in a Unesco-protected atoll has a 360-degree house reef teeming with marine life, a tree-top spa, one of the largest infinity pools in the Maldives and plenty of warm hospitality." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"It does boast the largest swimming pool in the country, a treetop spa and possibly one of the best Thai restaurants in Maldives" Full review
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
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 PlanetTop 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 Telegraph8.0
"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
