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Taj Coral Reef Resort and Spa MaldivesvsSoneva Fushi
Both hotels are endorsed by travel writers. On balance, Soneva Fushi is preferred by most reviewers compared to Vivanta by Taj Coral Reef Maldives. Soneva Fushi is ranked #2 in Maldives with positive reviews from 7 reviewers like Condé Nast Traveler, The Telegraph and Mr & Mrs Smith.
Taj Coral Reef Resort and Spa Maldives
Jetsetter
Oyster
Lonely Planet
Hembudhu Island, North Male Atoll
From $1,410/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Jetsetter "Hip thatch-roofed villas dot an intimate lagoon at this laid-back resort in the North Malé Atoll." Full review
OysterUpscale
"This small, upscale resort with lower prices (and less luxury) than sister property Exotica draws couples of many nationalities." Full review
Lonely Planet "Totally remodelled in 2009, heart-shaped Taj Vivanta is a glamorous resort that still manages to feel laid-back and unpretentious." 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
