Reethi Faru Resort

Booked via Travelbag in the UK, flights with Qatar Airways. Worldwide traveller with over 40 years of experience and over 16 trips to the Maldives. Reception: Reception was efficient overall, particularly when dealing with any issues that arose during our stay. Shaily was the standout individual here – she handled our villa power problems, assisted with our spa experience, and arranged a late room extension, all with impressive speed and efficiency. Check-in was extremely smooth, especially as this was a repeat visit. Within minutes of arrival, we were on our way to the villa, which set a very positive tone for the start of the holiday. Accommodation: Once again, we were allocated a villa in the 300s, which we prefer due to its excellent beach location. The rooms are spacious and comfortable, making them ideal for a relaxing stay. We did request the same room attendant from our previous visit, although this did not turn out to be the best decision. On the first day, an inappropriate comment was made which left us quite surprised and slightly uncomfortable. Additionally, towards the end of the stay, there was a persistent and unwelcome focus on tips, and one interaction at the door felt intrusive. We also experienced an electricity issue in our initial villa, with several power outages. This was handled well overall, and we were offered a move back to the same villa we had on our previous visit, which was an excellent resolution. Island Surrounds The island itself is beautifully maintained – lush, green, and kept exceptionally clean. The grounds team clearly work very hard, with constant attention given to sweeping leaves and maintaining the plants. We thoroughly enjoyed walking both through the centre of the island and around the perimeter. It’s a peaceful, scenic environment that is perfect for unwinding. Restaurants and Bars: We again opted for the dine-around package, which did not disappoint. Dhiyavaru was a highlight, both for its stunning overwater location and the quality of the food. That said, we would have liked to see a bit more variation in the menu compared to our previous visit. Huvandhu Garden was less to our taste. While the private dining experience is a nice concept, we personally preferred the atmosphere and choice available in the larger restaurants. Reethi Grill once again stood out for both its setting and consistently excellent food. Chef Suresh is a real credit to the resort. Spa: The spa experience, unfortunately, did not meet expectations. We found it to be very overpriced for what was offered, and the service felt somewhat impersonal. The overall experience was impacted by small details, such as a basic plastic clock being placed at the end of the treatment with instructions that once it reached a certain point, the session would be over. This took away from the sense of relaxation and luxury that you would normally expect from a spa experience. Staff: Overall, the staff were friendly, welcoming, and appeared happy in their roles. While our room attendant experience was not as positive as on our previous visit, he still carried out his duties. On a more positive note, Chef Suresh is exceptional and a real asset to the island. We also had wonderful experiences with Riaz and Pari at Reethi Grill, who were both a pleasure to speak with, Maanu and Aasih at Dhiyavaru, who again provided excellent service. There is also a noticeable insect presence on the island, and not a great deal seems to be done to manage it. Bringing plenty of repellent is definitely advised. Summary: The resort continues to offer a fantastic overall experience, thanks to its beautiful surroundings, strong dining options, and generally excellent staff. There are a few areas where improvements could be made, particularly in service consistency and the spa offering. Despite these points, the positives far outweigh the negatives. Would we return? Most certainly – yes.

I visited Reethi Faru in May 2026 and stayed in a waterfront villa. I truly enjoyed my experience... the natural beauty of the island was incredible, and the resort’s environmental efforts made it feel as untouched and preserved as possible. The staff were memorable, friendly, and consistently willing to help. When I first entered my room, I was greeted with delicious cookies and a warm welcome message on the bed. It immediately felt like paradise. When I reported a small issue with my room, reception had it resolved within a few hours. The dining options were varied, and there were plenty of calm, peaceful spots around the island to relax. I genuinely feel I could have stayed an extra ten days and still had more to explore. It was a grounding and restorative experience. Before this trip, I assumed the Maldives would be a “once in a lifetime” destination - something I’d visit only once. But after staying at Reethi Faru, I know without a doubt that I’ll return. The experience completely changed my perspective. Overall, I would absolutely recommend Reethi Faru, and I plan to visit the Maldives again. Just be careful at the buffet because everything was so tempting that it was easy to overeat, but thankfully there’s a gym on the island to balance things out.

We spent a week in a Deluxe Beach Villa in Reethi Faru Resort. This resort is eco-conscious with very comfortable rooms. The semi-outdoor bathrooms are an absolute treat. The resort is not too big, but big enough to let you think you're alone on this island. The Restaurants and bars serve good quality food and drinks. The staff is very friendly and helpful. In the centre of the islands the plants are left to the original state and lets you think you're in the jungle. But the best thing in this resort is the house reef just out there and around the ilsland. If your staying in Beach Villa you can actually go directly from bed to the reef and do some snorkelling. This resort can only be recommended!

Rasul from the bar is very kind and so attentive. He is the best. Thank you Rasul. This resort is amazing. We love it and we will come back

A great resort. It was good to see the reef recovering and some lovely corals between the jetty by the main restaurant and the over water restaurant. Spotted many of the artificial reefs which have been planted. After 3 previous trips to the Maldives and not seeing an Eagle Ray I was so happy to see them on 3 occasions. We went on the Manta trip and was really impressed with the organisiation and team. The trip was limited to 30 guests and when another boat arrived we moved so we didn’t crowd the Manta. The overwater villa was lovely and a beautiful sunset view. The highlight was the food. The main restaurants had a good selection each day. The fresh grilled fish was delicious. We ate at 2 other restaurants during our stay. The Reethi grill was amazing and the fish at the over water restaurant was some of the best I have ever had. All of the staff were polite and helpful and we had a wonderful stay.