... well okay from arrival on Makunudu ....WOW!!!. this was our 6th visit to the Maldives and Makunudu is definately the best island we have been to. They are all good and are all pretty much the same although saying that Makunudu was the smallest being only 36 rooms, which were very authentic, comfortable and felt great.On approach from our speedboat journey the view was as expected a beautiful island in the middle of the Indian Ocean. We were welcomed with a cool cloth and a non-alcoholic cocktail which is all you need after a long flight. After going through the normal forms etc we were shown to our room which was beautiful, very authentic and clean. Our room boy was excellent, clean towels were provided daily, bed linen regularly, decorated bed a few times during our stay. We were extremely pleased. We loved the little road runners (water hens) round our room (we had our own little visitor daily) and on the island they were funny.

Once you leave your room to visit the beach it was wonderful walking through a little greenery and onto the beach which was cleaned early mornings, the ocean was as expected, snorkeld and swam. Beach should are needed for swimming in parts of the ocean as it cna be slightly corally although there are parts you can walk/swim without shoes.

The resturant was great real rustic, dark lighting made it feel real there were also wooden tables and chairs with candels and laid up nice, the service was excellent I called out table waiter Sugar, he was so helpful and very expert. The food was wonderful with buffet style breakfast and lunch, great choice even for the most fussiest eater. Different choices of eggs was available to go with a cooked breakfast, cereals were available along with fruit etc. The Al e carte meals five nights a week was excellent. the food menue was well thought out well done to everyone. On the tuesday night there was a beach bbq (weather depending), this was also excellent and on Friday nights it is Maldivian night which goes without saying was brilliant.

The bar was open from 10am until late althoguh AI finished around midnight. There is an excellent choice of drinks both soft and alcoholic, the white wine was the best i've tasted in the Maldives. All drinks were wonderful a great service too the staff were brilliant thansk Bala, Shah and Habib, hope the decking is finished (was being renewed at a fantastric pace and working all hours to get it finished to their guests, although we were never stopped going outside on the decking). Great service with smiles all round.

The reception staff were fabulous can't thank them enough especially Akrim, Jason (Ahmed) and
Jalil, thanks guys you made us smile every time we passed reception or needed anything. Was lovely to see your smiling faces first thing in morning until last thing at night and special thanks for coming up the jetty to see us off on our way home a wonderful touch..... we will definately be back.

To the new manager of the island please don;t change anything on Makunudu it is so real. I understand sometimes things need a little updating but it was the BEST island we have been to and a massive thank you to all the staff. Well Done....Caroline & Steve

We have just returned from our honeymoon at Makunudu. We specifically chose this island as it seems rustic and personal, without the hype of a large resort or entertainment; being on our honeymoon we wanted privacy and relaxation...and WOW this was a perfect choice. Makunudu was simply the best place I have ever been in my life.
The service was outstanding, particular thanks to Akrim on reception and our waiter Samh who couldnt do enough for us.
The food was excellent. The buffet breakfast and lunch was always fresh and flavoursome with lots of choice, and the evening set meal was always fantastic. We found having your evening meal served properly to you instead of a buffet made it much more like 'going out for dinner' and therefore more special for the evening. The waiters couldn't do enough to help. As we were on our honeymoon we had a special private dinner one evening on the beach, we expected it to be just outside the restaurant but it was on the other side of the island, completely private and only lit up with candle light and lanterns. It was so special and romantic. I will never ever forget that evening.
The snorkling and beaches were beautiful, saw turtles literally just off the beach. Simply breathtaking!
We were in Villa no 7 which was a good location with a great patch of beach.
We tipped jut a few dollars every couple of nights as they totally deserved it.
The island is not suitable for families, there's no entertainment or pool but for couples, for relaxing and peace it is perfect.
We loved it so much, I would never go to another island if and when we visit the Maldives again, we may return for an anniversary in several years time.
Thanks Makunudu for the making our honeymoon so perfect! x

Wow! We have just come back from 2 weeks at Makunudu. Its a perfect place for a quiet holiday, but with plenty to do if you want. We had room 18, which has a fantastc beach area, and only a neighbour on one side. At this bungalow you had chairs in the shade and loungers in the sun. On the other side of the island (no's 1-17) at this time of year you would lose the sun about 4 pm. We had sun all day. Some of the villas around the mid 20's have their chairs and loungers in the shade, with no room to move them into sun, so if you want sun, make sure you request this in advance.
The staff are all very friendly, the food is fantastic, I ate fish every day, but there is a huge choice if you not so keen on fish. We snorkled every day, and saw loads of fish, turtles, and sharkes.You can borrow marks, snorkles and fins, all free.
There were trips you could do;snorkling, fishing, both very good, and one to a local fishing village, I would not recommend this trip, as it is not a very pretty place (I was expecting huts, and fishing boats) but it was more like a small town, and just a way to get tourists to shops! If we had realised we would not have gone!
We found the room to be lovely, not run down as some people have mentioned, however we are not used to expensive hotels, so to us it was lovely. The hairdryer is not that clever, so recommend you take your own, I didn't and wished I had! The room boy came twice a day, and the towels changed every day, and the sheets changed regularly.
We had a private dinner on the beach, and that was very special. Our friends did the private meal on a sand bar and they said that was amazing!
The spa was lovely, the lady is called Taj, lovely treatments, only slight problem is the location of the spa, it is not in the best place, however having had a conversation with the new manager, he is looking to move it as soon as possible.
We had a couple of goes on the catamaran (free), Mahammed takes you out. We also took the canoe out ($22 per hour), there is also water sking and a dive school (both chargeable). There is also table tennis and a badminton court if you are feeling energetic.
The bar is open from 10am till late, choice of drinks on AI is very good, the house red wine was especially good.
I would highly recommend Makunudu, and we want to go back as soon as we have saved up!
I would be pleased to answer any questions, if you would like to ask...
Happy holidays!
Sarah

Makunudu Island is a small resort- perfect if you wish to spend some romantic lonesome time together!!!
The staff was very friendly, the Food delicious and the rooms allways clean. In Front of your bungalow you will find a small seperated place - just a few meters away from the beach - have a look at the fotos....
Instead of hp we booked all inclusive and i would recomend because drinks and other stuff are like everywhere else at the maledives not "too cheap";-)
All in all we enjoyed a perfect honeymoon and we will come again!!!