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Vilamendhoo Island Resort & SpavsNiyama Private Islands Maldives
Both properties are rated very highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Vilamendhoo Island Resort & Spa is preferred by most professionals compared to Niyama Private Islands Maldives. Vilamendhoo Island Resort & Spa comes in at #19 in Maldives with praise from 3 publications such as Oyster, Lonely Planet and The Telegraph.
Vilamendhoo Island Resort & Spa
Oyster
The Telegraph
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
South Ari Atoll, 20187
From $346/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
OysterLuxury
"The 184-room Vilamendhoo Island Resort & Spa is a luxury resort on its own private island with gorgeously landscaped, intimate grounds." Full review
The Telegraph7.0
"Great for keen divers, the Vilamendhoo Island Resort and Spa is a handsome Maldivian resort." Full review
Lonely Planet "Vilamendhoo offers a solid midmarket experience to visitors who usually come on all-inclusive deals." Full review
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Overall the food is not a highlight, but the main bar is the heart of the resort, and the guests on all-inclusive packages make sure it keeps busy.
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Offers a solid midmarket experience to visitors who usually come on all-inclusive deals. The beaches are narrow around most of the island...the house reef is particularly good for snorkelling" Full review
Niyama Private Islands Maldives
Jetsetter
Mr & Mrs Smith The Telegraph Lonely Planet
Condé Nast Traveler
PO Box 2002, 20219
From $781/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Jetsetter "Hip new Maldives resort with wow factor amenities including an underwater nightclub, art studio and marine biology lab." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith "This resort refines tropical-island luxury, hitting the high notes with sophisticated dining, alluring beach bars...and an emphasis on urban-inspired style." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"The lush Niyama Private Islands is spread over two islands – 'Play' and 'Chill' – and is filled with 4,200 coconut palms." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Meaning 'bon voyage' in Dhivehi, Niyama is indeed an excellent way to ensure you have a good trip to Maldives." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Award
"A family-friendly resort with 86 beach and overwater villas, its pièce-de-résistance is an underwater nightclub with a view of living coral." Full review
