W Maldives, Southern Asia Holidays, Destination2.co.uk. (2024)

Step into paradise when you stay at the W Maldives, a luxurious 5-star resort on a stunning secluded island. Wake up to the sounds of waves gently lapping against the private beach of your comfortable villa. Enjoy blissful hours of relaxation arou...

Step into paradise when you stay at the W Maldives, a luxurious 5-star resort on a stunning secluded island. Wake up to the sounds of waves gently lapping against the private beach of your comfortable villa. Enjoy blissful hours of relaxation around the pool or make use of the many leisure activities on offer such as reef snorkelling, diving, workout programs, or pamper yourself at the spa. Enjoy a scrumptious waterfront meal at sunset at one of the resort's restaurants or hire out a private yacht and revel in having dinner on the sea. Whether you’re a group of friends looking to unwind, or a couple seeking a romantic island getaway, the W Maldives has everything you could ever need.

How far is the nearest beach?

The hotel is located on a private island with access to several beaches.

Distance from the airport

Velana International Airport is approximately 57km away from the W Maldives. Guests have to take a mandatory seaplane transfer from the mainland to reach the hotel.

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Deep Cove

Our vacation was generally good with a few inconvenient events: the arrival to the island was hectic. From the arrival terminal you have to check in to the hotel kiosk, then the seaplane operator, then take a not-very-comfortable bus, then a noisy and smelly seaplane, then a speed boat, and finally arrive to the island 2 hours after your arrival to Male. The resort itself is nice, small, staff are friendly, service is a bet slow in the morning but the rest of the day is fine. The room was ok and clean. No verity of coffee, the cold milk glass cost US10.. but you will get used to being over-charged in Maldives. One last thing: the seaplane trip back to Male made a one-stop in a other island without prior notification. Enjoy inhaling that smoke of the fuel during landing and departing !

Sohel Afza

The level of service provided by this resort is unmatched. From the second we met our welcome ambassadors at the airport kiosk, we were very well taken care of.We took the W shuttle (a/c and wi-fi onboard) to the lounge, which had food, drinks, and TVs. Here, we filled out our guest registration and selected Elite status benefits (free breakfast is the way to go). We also had our picture taken, which was later delivered to our room in a paper W picture frame.Once the seaplane was ready, we had an uneventful ride to the resort. Upon arrival, the heads of each department were waiting to greet us with cold towels, champagne, and refreshments. We then got a private tour of the entire island via golf cart with Anis. Anis was extremely helpful and friendly throughout our entire stay. He dropped us off at our room and our bags were delivered shortly after.Snorkeling the house reef is a must. Around SIP and AWAY are the best places to see turtles, sharks, rays, and all kinds of fish. We also went snorkeling off our villa patio several times.The AWAY spa is worth every penny. Nancy is extremely friendly and hospitable. Definitely try the ginger tea with honey.The breakfast spread is pretty extensive - western breakfast, asian dishes, fruit, yogurt, unimaginable number of pastries - and champagne and vodka are included. Suresh, the executive sous chef (great guy), recommended the coconut french toast with banana compote...absolute game changer.The pool never got super crowded and was a cool place to get a drink and mingle with other guests. Mani and Mahey made sure I always had a drink in hand.The gym isn't anything special - good enough to get a decent workout in.Several times throughout our stay, we received complementary co*cktails delivered to our room. Upon arrival, we had champagne and chocolate awaiting us in our room.The entire staff is so friendly and helpful. We had great conversations with many of them. They will go out of their way to accommodate any request. The WhatsApp chat was very helpful to communicate with the staff for room service, pickups, making reservations, etc.When it was time to leave, a W team member stayed with us at the airport through security, until our bags were checked, and we received our boarding passes. She also recommended places to eat in the airport.A very special thank you to Hasan, Mani, Anis, Mahey, and Dipu for making us feel at home.

Egg

My wife and I are thoroughly enjoying our time at W Maldives. From the seamless check-in at Male airport to a hassle-free check-out, everything has been exceptional.The cuisine at Kitchen, Fish, and Fire was truly amazing, and the staff members were remarkably helpful and friendly. Their professionalism and evident enthusiasm for their work were outstanding.I'd like to extend a special commendation to the fitness manager, Mark. He is not only very friendly but also consistently went out of his way to ensure our trip was as enjoyable as possible. Mark is incredibly knowledgeable, whether it's about fitness, details about the hotel, or his hometown in the Philippines.We can't wait to return next year to experience this wonderful place once again.

Abdullah Al-Taleb

Thank you very much for your outstanding hospitality at W Maldives. The whole team were amazing which made my experience “something else”.The Island was Fabulous, Spectacular, Wonderful, Wow put all together. It will be forever remembered and would love to visit again and add more unforgettable memories.Alexander - Director of Operations, does a tremendous job in operating the retreat island to rewind and refresh for life.The activities were superb don’t miss sunrise & sunset yoga, and a kickboxing class with the one and only coach Marquee!Food was mouthwatering - each of W Maldives restaurants deserves nothing less than 5 stars.Away Spa tampered like I never experienced before.

Dani Iqbal

An incredible getaway at the heart shaped island. From the beautiful white sand beaches, glistening palm trees and the music filled boardwalks, W Maldives is a lively beauty no matter where you are on the islandThe private overwater villas are an incredible escape from the crazy of daily life and are beautiful inside out. Plenty of room with a great deck and private plunge pool. The music theme of W makes the entire experience quite fun.The privacy in the villas, island and activity is a big compliment as even though the entire island is maximum 10 minute walk, you rarely see guests anywhere on the island.A minor gripe I had was the variety of food options and cuisines. We oftentimes ended up eating same or similar meals due to limited options for food and restaurants. I understand everything must be imported on the island but given the cost of the entire experience I’m sure more can be done to offer the guests a wider selection to choose from.Having said that, we highly recommend the breakfast buffet. A huge selection was available during breakfast we enjoyed quite a bit. We highly recommend the French toast; went back for it every morning and still left wanting more every time!Lastly, but most importantly, the service at W Maldives is something I have never experienced elsewhere. So personalized and with such care. The staff are extremely friendly and will go above and beyond for your requests no matter what it might be. W Maldives and its staff truly live up to their Whatever Whenever service!We had an amazing time and are already planning a revisit!