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Taj Exotica Resort & Spa MaldivesvsVilamendhoo Island Resort & Spa
Both properties are rated very highly by expert writers. On balance, Vilamendhoo Island Resort & Spa ranks marginally higher than Taj Exotica Resort & Spa. Vilamendhoo Island Resort & Spa comes in at 81 with praise from 3 publications including Lonely Planet, Oyster and The Telegraph.
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
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
