W Retreat & Spa Maldives (North Ari Atoll) - Resort Reviews

Address: Fesdu Island

Region: Maldives > Alifu Atoll > North Ari Atoll

Amenities:

Beach Fitness Center Free High-Speed Internet Restaurant Room Service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access

Hotel Style:

#2 On the Beach Hotels in North Ari Atoll

#3 Luxury Hotels in North Ari Atoll

#3 Top resorts Hotels in North Ari Atoll

#4 Romantic Hotels in North Ari Atoll

Price Range: $$$$

Hotel Class:5 star (5*)

Official Description (provided by the hotel):: Bi-level beachfront and over-water retreats let indoor and outdoor mingle; roofs with peek-a-boo views of the sky and glass-paneled floors that reveal lagoon fauna below. Privacy is paramount – enjoy your own plunge pool, sundeck, and beach. ... more less

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Also Known As:: w Retreat & Spa Maldives Hotel; w Retreat And Spa Maldives; w Retreat & Spa Maldives Hotel North Ari Atoll; w Retreat Hotel Maldives; w Retreat Resort Maldives; w Hotel Maldives; W Retreat & Spa Maldives North Ari Atoll

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Andrewlina

Melbourne, Australia

Reviewer

5 reviews

Reviews in 3 cities

3 helpful votes

“WOW WOW & MORE WOW”

Reviewed June 6, 2013

That was our first impression from the moment my husband and I saw the W Resort Maldives from the seaplane....WOW.... and that’s not all, the moment you land you are greeted by 10 or more department heads, all lined up waving. You really feel like a rock star:) Love those little touches. You are then immediately served drinks and taken,... More

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Shukuriyaa… Thank you for such a WOW review. We appreciate your comments and are glad to read that you had such a fabulous experience at W Maldives. I will share your comments with the team – thank you and see you again. Cheers, Jennifer More

ANGIENORTHANTS

Northamptonshire

2 reviews

Reviews in 2 cities

11 helpful votes

“You know your somewhere special when the only footprints in the sand are your own.”

Reviewed June 3, 2013 via mobile

My husband and I along with another couple visited the W maldives a few weeks ago (early may). When I show my photos of this holiday everyone things they are from a magazine! The place is paradise. Apparently the hotel was at full capacity yet we never felt it actually breakfast was really the only time we'd see some guests.... More

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“You know your somewhere special when the only footprints in the sand are your own” – amazing. Thank you for staying with us and it will be our pleasure to welcome you again to W Maldives and other W Hotels around the world. Nice meeting you, Jennifer More

stevekub

Temple Terrace, Florida

Contributor

18 reviews

18 hotel reviews

Reviews in 14 cities

32 helpful votes

“White Glove Service In Paradise!”

Reviewed May 29, 2013

We spent 5 glorious days here at the W Retreat on Fesdu Island in the Maldives, and can't tell you know amazing it was! Our only regret is not being able to stay longer due to a fiasco brought on by SriLankan Airlines; however, the folks at the W handled all of our concerns with professionalism and promptness. This type... More

Hi Steve, Thank you for sharing such a detailed review about your W experience in the Maldives, we are glad to read that we lived up to your expectations! I have shared your review with all our Talent, especiallu Ku, Ann and Nirumal, thanks. We are waiting for your return! Jennifer More

paneraitraveller

Singapore, Singapore

Senior Reviewer

9 reviews

4 hotel reviews

Reviews in 6 cities

5 helpful votes

“Quiet & Idyllic Retreat”

Reviewed May 26, 2013

We spent a week at W Maldives as a couple in Dec 2013. The Ocean Villa was a wonderful experience, with the ability to snorkel off the reef. Ku Nakanelua, the W Insider, made a real difference in the trip with her personalised service and knowledge. Ku also sent us a hello email months after we left the resort. Thanks... More

Hello, Thank you for heading to the Maldives and choosing W Maldives for your holiday… I am thrilled to read that Ku made you feel so special, I will pass on the message to her. Hope to see you soon, and in the mean time enjoy W Singapore. Jennifer, More

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Seoul, South Korea

1 review

“Great atmosphere, room and food... But Bad Dive-shop”

Reviewed May 25, 2013

My husband and I stayed W retreat & Spa resort with our HONEYMOON at last November. The atmosphere and room were trendy, but no more than the photo and our expectation Food.. were really good. Especially Fire.. BBQ was really great !! probably the best I have tasted ever. Housereef snorkeling.. was amazing. There were so many beautiful corals and... More

Hello, Thank you for choosing W Maldives as your Honeymoon getaway. We are glad that you enjoyed your Retreat and be sure that we will pass your comments to our Chef at FIRE restaurant. It is disappointing to read that our Diving Center did not live up to your expectations, and I sincerely apologize. You can contact our Director of... More

SgFred

12 reviews

8 hotel reviews

Reviews in 5 cities

1 helpful vote

“Lovely Pictures for Memories”

Reviewed May 24, 2013

Had a great time at W Maldives! A special Thank you to Ms Ku Nakanelua for making us feel so special! The resort was beautiful and the views breathtaking! True to W, the atmosphere was casual yet luxurious with futuristic themes. I had arranged an impromptu vacation and my regret is the short duration. The Good: 1) The beauty of... More

Hi Fred, I am thrilled to read that you had such a fabulous stay at W Maldives. It was a pleasure to talk with you as well, thank you for your comments. I will make sure to share your review with Ku. I am sorry to read about your experience at Fire, I hope you you're well now. See you... More

Sandeep A

London, England, United Kingdom

“Maldives stay - 7 nights May”

My wife and I stayed at this resort for our wedding anniversary. Having spent our honeymoon at the St Regis Bora Bora we had high hopes and expectations of the W @ Maldives. firstly, Maldives as a whole has a huge commercial drive which is frankly quite annoying as you are confronted with this from the get go. Being someone... More

Thank you for choosing W Maldives for your wedding anniversary. It is disappointing to read that we did not live up to your expectations on this so special occasion. As you realized, the transportation in the Maldives could be hectic sometimes as Maldives is such a unique destination with very particular transfer options available (ie seaplane or speedboat only). I... More

heeto

Halifax,Nova Scotia

Top Contributor

149 reviews

70 hotel reviews

Reviews in 63 cities

104 helpful votes

“A piece of paradise- but maybe not so in Monsoon season”

Reviewed May 21, 2013

We recently spent a few days at the W as part of my 50 th birthday trip. Our stay was in mid May.I caution anybody wishing to visit during early Monsoon season.The weather may not cooperate and may affect your total enjoyment of the property esp if it affects your seaplane transfers.This almost happened to us and would have been... More

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Thank you for your comments on Trip Advisor. Sorry to read that you were unlucky with the weather during your stay. We look forward to your next visit at another time of the year. Thanks again, Jennifer More

PeterZeeuw

Capetown

4 reviews

Reviews in 4 cities

6 helpful votes

“Beyond my expectations!!”

Reviewed May 20, 2013

For many years I have been wanting to go to the Maldives and wow I was in heaven when my favorite hotel W opened up there... wanting to make this a very special occasion, I planned my birthday at the resort. Couldn't have chosen better... from Ku, the W Insider, the million details, the smiles from the wonderful staff, the... More

Hi Peter, Thank you for celebrating your birthday with us; It is great to read that your stay at W Maldives lived up to your expectations. We also look forward to your return! Regards, Jennifer More

navigator0

Dhahran, Saudi Arabia

Senior Contributor

32 reviews

19 hotel reviews

25 helpful votes

“Executive summary i guess”

Reviewed May 19, 2013 via mobile

I had 5 nights, wooow... But, in my opinion 4 nights is more then enough. Many great reviews, i agree, Few bad reviews, i did not encounter semilar, they improved It is a dream relaxation place, ROMANTIC Only go if you have the budget, get a sea banglo , away from every body including insects, it is a super clean... More

Thank you for choosing W for your escape to the Maldives; great to read that you ejoyed your stay so much! See you again, Jennifer More

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