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Meeru Maldives Resort IslandvsW Maldives
Meeru Island Resort & Spa and W Maldives are both rated very highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, W Maldives ranks significantly better than Meeru Island Resort & Spa. W Maldives comes in at 87 with accolades from 6 reviewers like Fodor's, Travel + Leisure and Condé Nast Traveler.
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
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
