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Taj Exotica Resort & Spa MaldivesvsSoneva Fushi
Both hotels are endorsed by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Soneva Fushi is preferred by most writers compared to Taj Exotica Resort & Spa. Soneva Fushi comes in at 92 with accolades from 7 publications including The Telegraph, Lonely Planet and Mr & Mrs Smith.
Taj Exotica Resort & Spa Maldives
Jetsetter
Oyster
Lonely Planet
Condé Nast Traveler
20117
From $950/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Jetsetter "Thatch-roofed overwater villas, butlers and a sparkling lagoon make up this palm-studded paradise island." Full review
Oyster5.0
"It’s hard to top Taj Exotica when it comes to food, romantic atmosphere, and convenience." Full review
Lonely Planet "Within easy striking distance of the airport, yet still feeling wonderfully secluded and exclusive, this elegant, understated resort is all about quiet luxury and indulgence." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Award
"It's ideal for those craving peace and quiet, where villages with palm-thatched roofs and wood finishes on the exteriors and floors all come with panoramic Indian Ocean views." Full review
Soneva Fushi
Travel + Leisure Condé Nast Traveler Jetsetter
The Telegraph
Mr & Mrs Smith
Independent Lonely Planet
Baa Atoll, 2233
From $8,800/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Travel + Leisure "This luxury resort on the uninhabited island of Kunfunadhoo in the Baa Atoll encourages its guests to spend their entire vacations barefoot." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "This chic island idyll offers castaway beachside picnics, an outdoor cinema, a Six Senses spa, and lovely one-to-nine room villas." Full review
Jetsetter "Live out a castaway fantasy at this eco-chic retreat with thatch-roofed villas, a stellar spa and an observatory." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"As if pretty much every water sport under the sun wasn't enough, this cluster of 65 villas also has a planetarium and open-air cinema to keep guests entertained." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith "Nestled under verdant jungle on the beaches of a secluded island in the Maldives, boutique hotel Soneva Fushi’s luxe villas circle a romantic tropical playground, with a gorgeous spa." Full review
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We're served drinks and snacks, then asked – in a seemingly random fashion – to choose our favourite smell from two oil samples, one minty and one lemony.
Independent "Swing by for the big, beautiful back-to-nature villas; the inspired dining – looking out for visiting Michelin chefs; and singular experiences, from spending the night alone on a sandbank"
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Rightly one of the most famous resorts in the country, ecofabulous Soneva Fushi is the place to get back to nature in style." Full review
