Hotel Dengan Pools di Dhaalu Atoll, Maldives

This was my second trip to the Maldives, and it was an incredibly satisfying experience. I stayed in a water villa for six days. First of all, the natural environment is outstanding. I saw sharks, turtles, and rays every single day. In particular, there were always about 4 to 5 small reef sharks lingering between the arrival jetty and the beach villas. The attitude of the staff is on another level. I was amazed by how everyone could be so consistently kind! I have traveled to many places around the world, but I have never encountered staff this attentive and friendly. Whether it is due to their training or their culture, their hospitality made my stay truly joyful. I would especially like to mention Naymur and Uney at the Pool Bar, Asheem at YAMA, and Parbarti, RJ, and the ”Fruit Cutting Guy” at TASTE. While everyone was wonderful, their dedication and thoughtful care were particularly memorable. The restaurants were also great for the most part. Considering we were in the middle of the Indian Ocean, the quality of both the cuisine and room service was very satisfying. This wonderful experience genuinely makes me consider returning to this resort again. If there was one minor downside, it’s that the swimming pool felt a bit dated and small. However, given the price point, I am still extremely satisfied overall. I would like to express my deepest gratitude to everyone at the resort for providing such a fantastic experience.

Delightful experience over 4 nights.  We moderated our expectations to a 4star level and were pleasantly surprised (prob 4.5 stars overall) Recommend for value, water activities and house-reef The room was spacious and the pool at the back is surprisingly good-sized, we used it every afternoon and evening. Our daily housekeeper made a special effort for birthday decorations — thank you Naseer  Commendation to the staff at the dive centre— not only were they knowledgeable, they really took care of all guests needs and expectations. This is for both the daily house-reef snorkelling (highly highly recommend) as well as the paid boat excursion eg whale shark and snorkel safari. We saw manta ray and eagle rays, several turtles up close and dolphins swimming around the boat. The daily house reef snorkel trips goes out to different reefs each day— so you will not experience the same reef twice in a row (wow) Food is pretty low key, average taste and presentation. Drinks slightly better. Service is top-notch in Kaani, Azzurro and beach bar. All round amazing barefoot birthday celebration!

It's a great place, with a white, powder-white beach and safe snorkeling. There are two safety officers at each snorkeling spot. The standard sand bungalows are close to snorkeling spots 1 and 2, while the pool bungalows are on the side without the breakwater, making them ideal for photo opportunities. The snorkeling is excellent, with 60cm of water inside the breakwater. Beyond the breakwater, where the ocean meets the channel, there are live corals and schools of fish. The pool bungalows are larger than the standard bungalows, with one bedroom and one living room, and a sofa bed in the living room. Both the bedroom and living room have air conditioning. The deluxe pool bungalows have a large pool, perfect for watching the sunset. Lying in the pool, you can gaze at the glass-like sea; the scenery is unparalleled. However, if you were to enter the water directly, the waves would be a bit high, making it unsafe. There are many activities on the island. We participated in the complimentary dolphin watching tour and saw a pod of dolphins. We also paid for sea fishing. The crew was very friendly and helped us catch a lot of fish, which we could enjoy for free at the restaurant the next day. The only downside is that the food on the island is average. Aque Buffet serves very limited Chinese dishes. The a la carte meals at Welldone are decent, but reservations are required a day in advance, so reservations might not be available. Overall, the cost of living on the island is reasonable, with freshly squeezed juice and non-alcoholic drinks costing around $13 including tax.

Kandima Hotel is a comprehensive resort hotel with different room types, from beach villas to overwater villas. The snorkeling, deep diving and various recreational activities at sea are very exciting.

The hotel itself is very nice, the rooms and everything. The only problem is that it is far from Male airport. This resulted in a very late arrival at the island on the first day (6pm). We left very early on the last day (1pm) and had only 10 minutes for lunch on the last day because we had to wait for the seaplane in advance. Also, the seaplane is very expensive.

1. Slightly far from Male airport, the cost of going to the island is more expensive. The inland plane on the return journey speeds up the boat, and the seaplane on the return journey should allow sufficient time. The return seaplane also went to two other resorts to pick up. People, from the departure time to Male airport 1 hour 45 minutes. 2. Breakfast at the hotel is ok. Epicure is more suitable for Chinese tastes than blue. Breakfast buffet with drinks, dinner buffet drinks a la carte. 3. The hotel's children's club is good, the venue is large, the staff is enthusiastic, and the children are happy. 4. The hotel's subsea restaurant can be experienced. There are three packages for adults. We ordered two packages with drinks and one children's package for a total of $ 455. 5. I brought two children and booked a sand house and a water house for 5 nights. The hotel prepared two small beds in both rooms. The feeling of vacation is generally okay. Tips are recommended, don't give too little. Tips of $ 1 are not available now, it is better not to give them. (Franklin on a hundred dollar bill said: Too much tip is like a big fool, and too little tip is a big fool.)

The housekeeper, Lina, was very attentive and arranged for us very well. The check-in experience was very good