One&Only Reethi Rah

Our stay at the One&Only Maldives was nothing short of extraordinary. From the moment we arrived, the service was impeccable, and our every need was anticipated. The resort itself is breathtakingly beautiful, and our host Mahish went above and beyond to make our experience truly special. From personalized touches to seamless assistance, everything was flawless. This was an unforgettable escape in paradise, and we can’t wait to return!

We had a wonderful stay at this hotel. Everything was of the highest quality - the villa, the restaurants, the food, the service, the unique spa, the creative activities and most of all the beach that we would come back for many times... Special thanks to our butler Hussain and the entire team of professionals who they make everyone feel in unreality.

If you ever find yourself yearning for a truly indulgent escape, I’d simply say—visit Reethi Rah! Swirls of turquoise blue waters on a stretch of powdery sand, awesome people and great facilities. Its not hard to see why One&Only Reethi Rah is one of the best places to visit in the Maldives! Allow me to express my sincere appreciation for a once in a lifetime stay. A tad bit lengthy because I believe everyone deserves to be acknowledged for their part. Not to be bias but now I can fully grasp why a lot of people keep coming back here. A heartfelt thank you to my island host, Mahish, for being incredibly accommodating to my requests and for his genuine efforts to ensure my comfort and make me feel at home. His approachable manner made the luxury service feel welcoming rather than intimidating. He is truly an invaluable asset to the company. To Alyssa & Aku from Beach Club - for making sure I only get the best seat in the house. To Ariani and Janine at the Spa - for providing me the most indulgent massage experience I can only get to wish for. Obeid in Hoshi- for his remarkable service and great food suggestions. his extensive knowledge on the menu is impressive. If you were to ask me about a dish that I’ll cherish for the rest of my days, it will be the Black Cod in Yuzu. I still have flashbacks of it as of writing. lol please order it!!! and of course to Mr. Mausoom- my courteous and polite Villa Valet for ensuring that I have all the things I need despite the short stay. To Mr. Ibrahim of the In-Villa Dining team, who made sure that I get the same level of dining experience in the comforts of my villa. Thank you is an understatement and if an opportunity to stay here again will come knocking at my door, my bag is ready!! :))

The most loving & memorable trip so far for us going to reethi rah . experiencing a speed boat from airport towards hotel was life time moment . dining in Botanica was more about educating our self chamidu took good care of us with great hospitality & information . dilshan who we met twice once in fanditha & evening for after drinks , we enjoyed his warm hospitality . one more time thanks a lot to everyone .

By way of reference, my wife and I travel extensively for work and pleasure so our standards are Aman quality high...... First the good The villas are of older classic construction, but meticulously maintained - some of the largest villas on the islands... with a gigantic WOW in terms of space, design, thoughtful touches... all necessary electronics.... these might be our favorite villas of anywhere we have stayed... also located in a manner which provides privacy.... and views of the ocean rather than other villas..... unlike much of the Maldives where the villas are adjacent and screened by walls... The ability to bike around the island was an added plus.. and we had a blast efoiling - the instructors were patient and awesome.... the island roads of sand a romantic wonderland.. The restaurants are of excellent quality food.... the breakfast buffet was top of the line... quality over quantity... yet not wanting for anything... Now the reason for the lack of five stars. 85% of the staff at the resort was perfect - service exactly as you would expect at a five star resort... But 15% of the staff seemed as if they did not want to be there.. were not responsive, and really did a poor job... this was true across the board... so some nights at the restaurants were great... other nights, we felt ignored and as if we were a bother when we asked for anything... this was true in every area... sometimes we would go for breakfast, and housekeeping had not made up the room - other times, they went above and beyond with thoughtful touches [our understanding was that the butler kept forgetting to notify them...so not their fault... Our butler, unfortunately fell into the 15% that did not want to be there.... ... and when this happens, it really takes away from the experience... so when we made special request... it was if we were asking for world... So how do you review, when you want to praise 85%of the staff, yet the ones that dragged the service down, need to step up their game. A big thank you for those amazing staff which were the majority. One other small problem was that when families were seated next to us, the kids cranked up their phones and ipads...and games and ruined the environment for all other tables... when we asked the waiters, they said there was nothing they could do about it... [perhaps it would be good to have family seating times and couples seating times.... or easier yet, just require all devices use earphones... that way the kids can enjoy and the rest of the guest are not affected....] All resorts are struggling with this issue, so this is not just a One and Only issue.

This was our 3rd visit to this stunning O&O resort and we shall definitely be returning again. The resort is so beautiful from the moment you arrive at the mooring in your luxury yacht from Male, to the villas on their own private beach and the lush greenery of the whole resort this place is paradise !!! The staff are so friendly and attentive to your needs, and always with a smile throughout they are an absolute credit to themselves and to One & Only. The food in all the restaurants is superb and set in wonderful surroundings which never fails to impress. Special mention to our host Samir (Sam) for looking after my wife and myself for the week organising restaurant reservations and trips. Top man, so personable and always presented immaculately. As always we were sad to leave, but sincerely looking forward to returning at the earliest opportunity.