Hotel Dengan Gim di Gaafu Alif Atoll, Maldives

Decided to spend my 60th birthday here as our last visit was fantastic. Last time we stayed at The Residences other resort on the island Falhumaafushi at it was truly excellent. This time we were on Dhigurah. The room was truly fantastic. We started in an over water villa but moved to a deluxe beach villa on the second day. It was absolutely faultless. The man who kept it clean did a brilliant job and came in twice a day, Being on your own stretch of beach with a private pool is just pure luxury. Every staff member you meet is kind and polite and want you to have a brilliant stay. The reason I have given four stars this time is entirely down to the Dhigurah Dining Room. All the other restaurants are great. The staff in the Dining Room are brilliant as well. However my really big issue with The Dinning Room is the buffet. It is truly terrible. The food is tepid, repetitive slop! A UK Environmental Health Officer would close it down. The food is no where near a safe temperature to be stored at and consumed. I spoke with several other guests and they all thought the same and avoided the Dining Room, I am truly amazed at the praise it seems to get as it is dreadful. Great staff 100% Having now stayed at both we will not return but would say food on Falhumaafushi best, rooms on Dhigarah best.

Fabulous service, lovely setting but some areas to improve. We had a lovely beach villa 205 and the setting was super with a great view and very secluded. The villa was comfortable and spacious. Island is the smaller of two joined by a 1.5km bridge. It is the better of the two, if you like a more intimate affair. The positives. Staff are all polite and helpful. The standouts were found in the beach bar / sunset grill Ramesh and Rasal were incredibly helpful and accommodating. Ramesh is the manager I believe of this section and is super professional. Nothing was too much trouble. Rasal was very friendly and couldn’t be more helpful. Both had to cover for the lack of experience of others. The star of this area was Arjuna . He made our time at the sunset grill very special. Very attentive, professional and we felt special. But he is let down somewhat by the quality or experience of the team there Meaning he had to cover for others. But he is a real credit to this organisation and should be recognised for his talent in hospitality. Thank you. Now some areas we think can be improved. Apart for the sunset grill where you can have a sunset drink, provided you have a table booked to eat (staff did bend the rules.. thanks)… there is no where else to sit outside and have a drink. The library bar area seems a missed opportunity to do something different. Cartoons on the tv don’t lend to a relaxing location. The dining room has a nice setting on the sea but it felt a little soulless. To be honest having the same menu as the sunset grill was a disappointment. Maybe this could be a better a la carte restaurant. French restaurant at the end of the pier was a nice idea but the wind direction unfortunately made it less special. Mother Nature to blame. However the menu was more international and less French. To be honest the meal we had was average. The burrata starter was pretty tasteless. Unfortunate. Sunset grill BBQ evening. If you are on bed and breakfast. I would avoid. $220 for food only which wasn’t particularly special. The Clarins spa offered a great massage and facial. But with tax and service charges on top it was expensive at over $450 for a couple. It just seemed that there were some areas that could be improved. We did have a relaxing time. But the staff I mention above really made the difference. One last point. The house lagoon is pretty devoid of life from what we saw. There are other islands with better wildlife in the lagoon / reef.

Peluang untuk penambahbaikan: bilik 1. pertimbangkan untuk menggunakan botol kecil air yang boleh dimuatkan ke dalam peti sejuk bar. Air sejuk selepas hari yang panas adalah pengubah permainan! Melange 1. Surf and turf: udang besar dan daging udang galah dibekukan dan tidak begitu menarik. Selepas memanggang, daging itu ternyata separa basah, iaitu padam. 2. Cadangan: untuk pemanggang, masak mengikut pesanan dan bukannya menyediakan makanan dan biarkan di bawah lampu pemanas. i.e. Potongan daging kambing, daging babi, siakap panggang dsb. Makanan yang baru dipanggang lebih enak dan mengekalkan kualiti yang tinggi. Makanan panggang yang ditinggalkan di bawah lampu pemanas menjadi sama ada basah atau terlalu keras. 3. Cadangan yang sama untuk wafel sarapan pagi: buat mengikut pesanan daripada biarkan di atas pinggan sedia untuk digunakan. Contoh perkhidmatan yang hebat: 1. Mariana membantu menyediakan baldi ais champagne untuk kami walaupun ulasan bulan madu itu pada asalnya tidak didaftarkan oleh trip.com dan pullman. Dia sangat membantu dan mengingati apa yang pelanggan katakan. Markah teratas dan amat dihargai! 2. Semua pemandu buggy memberi salam semasa menjemput dan ada juga yang keluar dari jalan mereka untuk mengundur supaya kami dapat merakamkan sinar manta di perairan cetek di luar vila kami. Benar-benar layak mendapat teg perkhidmatan yang hebat! 3. Semua pelayan yang berkhidmat di semua restoran sentiasa bertanya sama ada kita mahu air bermula. Rasanya seperti SOP tetapi kami menyukainya! Konsisten dan servis dengan senyuman! Benar-benar pengalaman yang hebat dan ingin kembali lagi!

My partner and I came here for his birthday in Jan 2025. Upon arriving at Male airport we were greeted warmly and brought to the airport lounge. We had a lovely attendant that aided us in the check in process for the small flight to Kooddoo which was such a lovely attention to detail. She even came to grab us when check in was available and then again when we were ready to board. Already we were able to leave our worries at the door. Once we landed at Kooddoo we were again greeted warmly by Raushan and Ksenia who took us by cart to the lobby and helped us with the check in process. Raushan was amazing in explaining everything about our stay. He was incredibly kind, knowledgable and addressed any questions/concerns I had promptly. We were then driven to our over water sunset pool villa (519) at the very end of the dock with an amazing private view. We had a few bumps at the beginning but Raushan and Kseniia were instrumental in creating an amazing experience for our time at Mercure and my partners birthday. They truly went above and beyond for us on our 10 night stay.

Our stay at Park Hyatt Maldives was nothing short of extraordinary—truly a 20/10 experience. From the moment we arrived, we were immersed in unparalleled hospitality, breathtaking natural beauty, and world-class service that exceeded every expectation. The island itself radiates peace and tranquility, surrounded the most incredible house reef we have ever seen (and we have been around the world snorkeling). Snorkeling here felt like stepping into a nature documentary—you almost can’t believe your eyes. We spent hours exploring the vibrant marine life and were left completely in awe. We will definitely be getting scuba certified and returning to experience even more of this underwater paradise. We had the privilege of doing three different guided snorkeling tours with Ahmed, and he is simply the best. Having grown up in these waters, his passion, knowledge, and enthusiasm for the reef are unmatched. Despite having seen these wonders countless times, he was just as excited as we were every time we spotted something amazing. He is a patient guide, deeply committed to conservation, and even took photos and videos for us—never expecting anything in return, only asking us to spread the word about the beauty and importance of protecting the reef. The resort also has marine biologists on-site who give fascinating and informative “Reef Talks,” which deepened our appreciation for the underwater world and the conservation efforts being made to protect it. We had the chance to stay in both a beach villa and an overwater villa, and honestly, we can’t decide which one we loved more because they were both spectacular. The villas are spacious, immaculately designed, air-conditioned, and incredibly comfortable. Subhankar, our room attendant, went above and beyond to ensure we were always comfortable, adding thoughtful touches to our room that made our stay even more special. His attention to detail was incredible—every time we returned to our villa, it felt as if he had anticipated our needs before we even realized them ourselves. We were also assigned a personal concierge, Akram, who was available 24/7 and handled everything seamlessly, from dinner reservations to experience bookings. He made sure every detail of our stay was perfect, and his kindness and professionalism made a lasting impression. We indulged in two amazing spa experiences, and they were some of the best we’ve ever had. Dr. Arun welcomed us warmly, and Irma and Purna delivered truly bespoke massages that left us feeling completely relaxed and rejuvenated. The setting, the expertise, and the personal touches made for an unforgettable wellness experience. The food and beverage experience at Park Hyatt Maldives was beyond exceptional. Every meal was a delight, and we were blown away by the creativity, passion, and hospitality of the entire team. We spent hours talking with Avnish, the incredibly talented bar manager, certified sommelier, and certified master whiskey expert. His beverage men

The island is very peaceful and private, it must be the best place to have your honeymoon in Maldives! The sands are really soft and if you go snorkeling you’ll see lots of fishes. Our bultler Tiana she’s so nice and prepared lots of things for us, made our honeymoon perfect!! The food on the island is amazing as well, there are 3 restaurants on the island and remember to book ahead for your table.

Decided to spend my 60th birthday here as our last visit was fantastic. Last time we stayed at The Residences other resort on the island Falhumaafushi at it was truly excellent. This time we were on Dhigurah. The room was truly fantastic. We started in an over water villa but moved to a deluxe beach villa on the second day. It was absolutely faultless. The man who kept it clean did a brilliant job and came in twice a day, Being on your own stretch of beach with a private pool is just pure luxury. Every staff member you meet is kind and polite and want you to have a brilliant stay. The reason I have given four stars this time is entirely down to the Dhigurah Dining Room. All the other restaurants are great. The staff in the Dining Room are brilliant as well. However my really big issue with The Dinning Room is the buffet. It is truly terrible. The food is tepid, repetitive slop! A UK Environmental Health Officer would close it down. The food is no where near a safe temperature to be stored at and consumed. I spoke with several other guests and they all thought the same and avoided the Dining Room, I am truly amazed at the praise it seems to get as it is dreadful. Great staff 100% Having now stayed at both we will not return but would say food on Falhumaafushi best, rooms on Dhigarah best.

Fabulous service, lovely setting but some areas to improve. We had a lovely beach villa 205 and the setting was super with a great view and very secluded. The villa was comfortable and spacious. Island is the smaller of two joined by a 1.5km bridge. It is the better of the two, if you like a more intimate affair. The positives. Staff are all polite and helpful. The standouts were found in the beach bar / sunset grill Ramesh and Rasal were incredibly helpful and accommodating. Ramesh is the manager I believe of this section and is super professional. Nothing was too much trouble. Rasal was very friendly and couldn’t be more helpful. Both had to cover for the lack of experience of others. The star of this area was Arjuna . He made our time at the sunset grill very special. Very attentive, professional and we felt special. But he is let down somewhat by the quality or experience of the team there Meaning he had to cover for others. But he is a real credit to this organisation and should be recognised for his talent in hospitality. Thank you. Now some areas we think can be improved. Apart for the sunset grill where you can have a sunset drink, provided you have a table booked to eat (staff did bend the rules.. thanks)… there is no where else to sit outside and have a drink. The library bar area seems a missed opportunity to do something different. Cartoons on the tv don’t lend to a relaxing location. The dining room has a nice setting on the sea but it felt a little soulless. To be honest having the same menu as the sunset grill was a disappointment. Maybe this could be a better a la carte restaurant. French restaurant at the end of the pier was a nice idea but the wind direction unfortunately made it less special. Mother Nature to blame. However the menu was more international and less French. To be honest the meal we had was average. The burrata starter was pretty tasteless. Unfortunate. Sunset grill BBQ evening. If you are on bed and breakfast. I would avoid. $220 for food only which wasn’t particularly special. The Clarins spa offered a great massage and facial. But with tax and service charges on top it was expensive at over $450 for a couple. It just seemed that there were some areas that could be improved. We did have a relaxing time. But the staff I mention above really made the difference. One last point. The house lagoon is pretty devoid of life from what we saw. There are other islands with better wildlife in the lagoon / reef.

Peluang untuk penambahbaikan: bilik 1. pertimbangkan untuk menggunakan botol kecil air yang boleh dimuatkan ke dalam peti sejuk bar. Air sejuk selepas hari yang panas adalah pengubah permainan! Melange 1. Surf and turf: udang besar dan daging udang galah dibekukan dan tidak begitu menarik. Selepas memanggang, daging itu ternyata separa basah, iaitu padam. 2. Cadangan: untuk pemanggang, masak mengikut pesanan dan bukannya menyediakan makanan dan biarkan di bawah lampu pemanas. i.e. Potongan daging kambing, daging babi, siakap panggang dsb. Makanan yang baru dipanggang lebih enak dan mengekalkan kualiti yang tinggi. Makanan panggang yang ditinggalkan di bawah lampu pemanas menjadi sama ada basah atau terlalu keras. 3. Cadangan yang sama untuk wafel sarapan pagi: buat mengikut pesanan daripada biarkan di atas pinggan sedia untuk digunakan. Contoh perkhidmatan yang hebat: 1. Mariana membantu menyediakan baldi ais champagne untuk kami walaupun ulasan bulan madu itu pada asalnya tidak didaftarkan oleh trip.com dan pullman. Dia sangat membantu dan mengingati apa yang pelanggan katakan. Markah teratas dan amat dihargai! 2. Semua pemandu buggy memberi salam semasa menjemput dan ada juga yang keluar dari jalan mereka untuk mengundur supaya kami dapat merakamkan sinar manta di perairan cetek di luar vila kami. Benar-benar layak mendapat teg perkhidmatan yang hebat! 3. Semua pelayan yang berkhidmat di semua restoran sentiasa bertanya sama ada kita mahu air bermula. Rasanya seperti SOP tetapi kami menyukainya! Konsisten dan servis dengan senyuman! Benar-benar pengalaman yang hebat dan ingin kembali lagi!