Hurawalhi Resort Maldives

We stayed at Hurawalhi Island Resort from 19–28 June and had an unforgettable holiday. The island is stunning, peaceful, and beautifully maintained — a true slice of paradise. Our holiday was nothing short of exceptional — a truly special island escape that will stay in our memories forever. From the moment we arrived at the jetty to the moment we departed, we felt cared for, supported, and completely at ease. We never had to worry about anything. Outstanding Staff & Service: the greatest highlight of our stay was the remarkable staff, whose warmth and professionalism made every day feel effortless. Elio, our dedicated host, was an absolute star. Always available, always attentive, and always proactive, she ensured our stay was as comfortable and personalised as possible. Any question or request — from clarifying details to arranging buggies at short notice — was handled quickly and with genuine care. Her efficiency impressed us throughout. At Canneli Restaurant, we enjoyed every single meal. The welcome was always warm, and the service consistently excellent. Adam, who looked after us during most of our visits, went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed. His professionalism, attention to detail, and people skills made such an impression that we genuinely missed him on the days he wasn’t working. Another joy at Canneli was being greeted by the ever smiling Ruwindi, whose cheerful welcome was the perfect start to every meal. We also want to thank managers Lalith and Casmir, who checked in with us daily to ensure everything was perfect. Their guidance, explanations, and genuine interest in our experience made us feel completely supported. Casmir’s bar team at Coco Bar were equally impressive — knowledgeable, friendly, and consistently quick to serve us whether we were relaxing by the pool or enjoying a drink in the bar. Although we didn’t see much of our villa attendant Sinan, his work spoke for itself. Our water villa was always immaculate, beautifully maintained, and cared for with great attention to detail. A special mention must also go to Mel and Shainea, the resident Marine Biologists. Their weekly talks on sharks, turtles and rays were fascinating and gave us a deeper appreciation of the incredible marine life surrounding the island. Snorkelling with Mel was a highlight of our trip — her expertise, enthusiasm, and calm professionalism made every excursion enjoyable and safe. Whether on snorkel tour, a wildlife walk, or boat trip, Mel was always engaging and generous with her knowledge. The island is stunning, peaceful, and beautifully maintained. Our water villa was superb — spacious, luxurious, and perched over the breath taking Indian Ocean. Waking up to turquoise water and ending each day with wonderful views from our deck was unforgettable. Across the resort, facilities were kept to an exceptionally high standard. The infinity pool, beaches, and public areas were pristine. The only minor exception was a few small issues in the games room, which we have already fed back to the resort team — and we are confident they will be addressed promptly. The food and beverage offering at Hurawalhi is outstanding. We never tired of the options: • Canneli Restaurant – constantly refreshed menus, excellent variety, and consistently tasty dishes. • Kashibo Restaurant – high end Asian cuisine with well-presented plates and exquisite flavours. • JFK Restaurant – quality fast food alternative when we wanted something more casual. Every meal felt thoughtfully prepared, and service was always warm and friendly. The combination of stunning natural beauty, exceptional staff, luxurious accommodation, and world class facilities made this holiday truly unforgettable. Hurawalhi Island Resort is a place where you feel genuinely cared for, and where every detail is designed to make your stay special. Thank you to everyone at Hurawalhi for giving us a holiday we will cherish forever.

We had an amazing honeymoon at Hurawalhi! Dinara was our island host and she was absolutely amazing. She went above and beyond and made sure that we had everything we needed and wanted. The entire experience at this resort is a once in a lifetime place. Everyone gets to know you and makes sure you are well taken care of. We cant recommend this resort and Dinara enough!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay on this beautiful island. The adults only concept makes for a relaxing, serene atmosphere, and the island itself is very well maintained in every area. The reef is easily accessible, and we encountered reef shark, rays and turtles on a regular basis. Our room was pleasant and always kept pristine by Ahmed. The bed was very comfortable. The mini bar was regularly stocked with good quality wines and spirits. We felt privileged every day to be looked after by such amazing members of staff. The service was always superb. The all inclusive wine list is extensive and we enjoyed many a glass..thank you Harry for your suggestions, and for keeping us topped up. All of the drinks offerings were top quality and nicely presented..thank you Casmir for your kind attention, and Manish, Sahann and Rohan in Coco bar. The bar itself is a lovely place to sit and look out onto the ocean sipping a cocktail or a coffee. However, I do feel that the constant music during the daytime is unnecessary and spoils the serenity somewhat. It wouldn’t be so bad if it was a faint background sound. I did request for it to be turned down a couple of times which was obliged. The food in JFK was very good, however, because the lunch time buffet was unavailable, it became very busy during this period. It didn’t help that on a couple of occasions large groups of visiting travel agents took over quite a big area in the restaurant . We ate mostly in Kashibo in the evenings due to the fact that the buffet in Cannelli was only open 2 nights a week (due to low occupancy) which was a huge disappointment to us because this was one of our main reasons for visiting this island, we had heard so much about how amazing it was. There was a limited à la carte menu available for both lunch and dinner, but our experience of this was not good. Both the lamb and the duck were tough, and the scallops stringy. No tenderloin or king prawns which are available on other less prestigious islands. The breakfast buffet, as well as the seafood and Maldivian buffet were superb. Thank you Iyaan for pointing out the dolphins swimming past at breakfast, and Adam and Ruwindi for looking after us too. Kashibo food was very good, and sitting over the ocean during dinner was a real treat. Every staff member was very attentive and we enjoyed every meal. We did do some diving and the whole dive team were professional and engaging. Thank you Fabrizio, Robyn and Kazeem as well as all the boat guys. The entertainment was pretty laid back, which was fine for us. The Maldivian dance evening was brilliant, and AJ the DJ was great. Thank you too to Elio who was a fantastic host. We have been to many other resort islands, and Hurawalhi is definitely one of our favourites. We have already booked for next year.

Our holiday on the island was perfect. All the workers were kind and always there to help us. The food was amazing not to mention the views. Everything was clean and ready for us to enjoy. Amazing hospitality !

Incredible trip - the island and employees are equally beautiful and make for a truly special stay. Definitely one of the more expensive places to stay in the Maldives but well worth it if you want a truly special holiday.