Taj Exotica Resort & Spa Maldives

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5.0

Excellent

2,414 reviews

#1 of 1 resort in Emboodhu Finolhu

Location

4.8

Cleanliness

4.9

Service

4.9

Value

4.5

Travelers' Choice

The Award-winning resort is a sublime fusion of luxury and nature. Nestled amidst one of the largest lagoons in the Maldives. Accommodation is a choice between villas built entirely over water and beach villas. Pan Asian. World Progressive. In villa dining. Interactive dining. Or a romantic dinner for two under the stars... Dining is a culinary adventure. The acclaimed Jiva Grande Spa provides an extensive range of holistic treatments in the over water treatment rooms. Welcome to an island sanctuary where luxury and landscape merge to create a living experience that is one with nature. Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, Maldives is located on the exotic Emboodhu Finolhu Island, in the middle of one of the largest natural lagoons in the world. This tropical isle, once known as the 'Three Coconut Island,' ornamented with pale white sand and crystal blue waters is lush with tropical flora. The resort is only 15 minutes by luxury speedboat, available 24 hours, from Malé International Airport. The award-winning resort seamlessly extends the magic of the island's blessed natural beauty in its design even as it offers the finest in contemporary amenities and services. Luxuriously appointed villas and suites, private plunge pools and personal sundecks with endless views of the Indian Ocean, make this the perfect setting for a private retreat. Our Jiva Grande Spa, an authentic Indian spa, offers a range of ignature wellness experiences. A choice of bespoke dining experiences, water sports, and recreation options make for a complete and exclusive estination holiday. Taj Exotica Resort and Spa, Maldives, has been voted the Best Resort in Asia and the Second Best in the World.*

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Property amenities

Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)

Pool

Fitness Center with Gym / Workout Room

Free breakfast

Beach

Boating

Babysitting

Books, DVDs, music for children

Wifi

Hot tub

Pool / beach towels

Infinity pool

Pool with view

Outdoor pool

Private pool

Plunge pool

Shallow end in pool

Yoga classes

Fitness / spa locker rooms

Fitness classes

Sauna

Bar / lounge

Coffee shop

Restaurant

Breakfast available

Breakfast in the room

Complimentary Instant Coffee

Complimentary tea

Outdoor dining area

Special diet menus

Wine / champagne

Poolside bar

Canoeing

Diving

Snorkeling

Water sport equipment rentals

Windsurfing

Canoeing offsite

Entertainment staff

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Patio

Children's television networks

Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)

Highchairs available

Free airport transportation

Airport transportation

Business Center with Internet Access

Spa

Couples massage

Facial treatments

Foot bath

Foot massage

Full body massage

Hand massage

Head massage

Manicure

Massage

Neck massage

Pedicure

Salon

Steam room

24-hour security

Baggage storage

Concierge

Currency exchange

Gift shop

Outdoor fireplace

Outdoor furniture

Picnic area

Shops

Sun deck

Sun loungers / beach chairs

Sun umbrellas

Butler service

Doorperson

First aid kit

Umbrella

24-hour front desk

Express check-in / check-out

Private check-in / check-out

Clothes dryer

Dry cleaning

Laundry service

Ironing service

Room features

Blackout curtains

Bathrobes

Air conditioning

Private beach

Coffee / tea maker

Cable / satellite TV

Extra long beds

Walk-in shower

Desk

Housekeeping

Private balcony

Room service

Safe

Seating area

Telephone

Wardrobe / closet

Bottled water

Clothes rack

Iron

Laptop safe

Private bathrooms

Tile / marble floor

Wake-up service / alarm clock

Minibar

Refrigerator

Electric kettle

Flatscreen TV

On-demand movies

Bath / shower

Complimentary toiletries

Hair dryer

Room types

Ocean view

Non-smoking rooms

Suites

Family rooms

Smoking rooms available

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Languages Spoken

English, Russian, Spanish, Hindi and 3 more

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Location

02117

011 960 400-6000

Taj Exotica Resort & Spa Maldives

Getting there

Male Intl Airport

6.9 mi•

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21 Restaurants

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Hard Rock Cafe Maldives

281

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Kalhu Odi

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Kebab & Kurry Maldives

145

4.5 mi•$$ - $$$•Indian

Kinkao Thai Bistro

116

4.4 mi•$$ - $$$•Thai

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Traveler Insights

This summary was created by AI, based on 116 recent English reviews.

Travelers often describe the location of Taj Exotica Resort & Spa Maldives as a 'paradise', complete with stunning scenery and views of the largest lagoon in the Maldives. Despite its location on a flightpath, many guests aren't bothered by the noise. The resort, although expensive, is widely regarded as worth the cost for its cleanliness, spacious and comfortable rooms, and world-class amenities. The atmosphere is often praised for its romance and tranquility, and the service is top-notch, with staff dedicated to guest satisfaction.

Location

Picturesque

Atmosphere

Romantic

Rooms

Comfortable

Value

Expensive

Cleanliness

Immaculate

Service

Exceptional

Amenities

World-class

Location

Picturesque

Travelers praise the location, often describing it as 'paradise' with beautiful scenery and views, including the largest lagoon in Maldives.

Paras Jain
Aug 2023 • 2 contributions
...The location was nothing short of a paradise – pristine white beaches, crystal-clear turquoise waters, and breathtaking views that left me in awe...
VishalD1972
Aug 2023 • 12 contributions
...If you are planning any other location, still, there is no better place than Taj...
Freddy Talati
Aug 2023 • 32 contributions
Best vacation of my life Excellent location, fantastic service, Clean and well maintained large rooms...
Valhallapix
Apr 2023 • 150 contributions
The Taj Exotica Resort Maldives is situated in a stunningly beautiful location and is blessed an incredible staff that went above and beyond to accommodate my needs!...
VM
Apr 2023 • 2 contributions
...It is a lovely property at a great location, the swing and hammock in the middle of the lagoon are beautiful...
Abhijit K
Feb 2023 • 2 contributions
...The location (largest lagoon in Maldives), management and staff were extremely warm...
Zahadul Karim C
Feb 2023 • 37 contributions
...5 out of 5 in all categories like room, food, staff service, view, amenities, facilities, location and travel experience...
Traveltherapies
Nov 2022 • 4 contributions
...The mouthwatering food, location of rooms, the water villas , the sunset private beach villa, is what adds icing on the cake...
Anu M
Nov 2022 • 1 contribution
...The mouthwatering food, location of rooms, the water villas , the sunset private beach villa, is what adds icing on the cake...
pinkinston
Oct 2022 • 2 contributions
...The location was great, the food was excellent too – name it and the chef would prepare it...
Abdulaziz J
Oct 2022 • 2 contributions
...The arrival welcome and the departure send off was very unique and amazing as was the helpful friendly team of the TAJ The location was very beautiful...
Happiness393200
Sep 2022 • 1 contribution
...The pick-up at the airport and the welcome we got when we arrived was the perfect start which continued throughout our stay , the property, location and food all brilliant but for us it was all the staff that have made this a perfect holiday!...

Atmosphere

Romantic

Travelers frequently praise the hotel's romantic and peaceful atmosphere, enhanced by live music, special decorations, and stunning views.

Caymimi
Jul 2023 • 15 contributions
...It was so incredibly romantic; the food was amazing, the ambience, the speaker provided for music, the star-filled sky all created a perfect atmosphere that you could only picture in movies...
ajay_k_sachdev
Apr 2023 • 11 contributions
...There was good live entertainment in evenings...
satishpg
Mar 2023 • 150 contributions
...A spectacular view from the lagoon villa .. "Live music in a beachside restaurant."...
Anatolii P
Feb 2023
...We also really liked the evenings at the Ecvator Bar, where every evening there is a duet with live music...
guptakriti2
Feb 2023 • 2 contributions
...The atmosphere in the resort is very peaceful and almost gives you the feeling of a retreat :) The quality of food and drinks were also a major highlight for us!...
Deepa Bajaj
Feb 2023 • 7 contributions
...The little cake on our anniversary made the day more special... We enjoyed the mood set in at the beach side with the live band and scenic sunset!...
Анастасия Б
Feb 2023 • 2 contributions
...We settled in the villa and I went into the room and saw balloons all over the room, champagne, fruits, everything was incredibly beautiful!... :) I also cannot fail to mention the talented musicians - Anastasia and Anto, who made our evenings so romantic and we danced with them!...
684abhisheks
Jan 2023 • 4 contributions
...Special mention to the Ukrainian couple who mesmerized us with their live singing and guitar skills... I have to also mention Mr.Mainuddin for decorating our room in the eve of our anniversary and also maintain the room and pool with impeccable cleanliness...
Scott C
Jan 2023 • 7 contributions
...They went above and beyond with making it feel really special...
Sandra
Jan 2023 • 112 contributions
...Island is green and beautiful, food excellent, Rooms maybe o little older but I loved them, especialy they have this old school classic feel and quality. Outdoor patio is on smaller side but super cozy, with soul...
Anup J
Jan 2023 • 156 contributions
...Environment friendly and someone always at hand to help...
Pady M
Dec 2022 • 59 contributions
...The beach side cafe has live music post sunset and the singer has great voice and amazing repertoire of songs in different languages...
Nagesh A
Dec 2022 • 8 contributions
...On our final night of the stay, Ismail surprised us with a bon voyage decorated table and special pastries...
Shadi Z
Dec 2022 • 15 contributions
...The island is outstanding and clean, the sand, the trees, the vibe and lights...etc...
Karan P
Dec 2022 • 9 contributions
...The rooms are what you'd expect in the Maldives, large and luxurious...
Daydream318037
Dec 2022 • 2 contributions
...Wide range of food choices with best quality , great atmosphere overall ...
Dunc0
Nov 2022 • 4 contributions
...Taj Exotica was perfect in every way...
Jessica L
Oct 2022 • 1 contribution
...Each staff member went out of their way to customize our stay with accommodations that go beyond what is expected at a 5 star resort...
pavanav2015
Oct 2022 • 4 contributions
...It was the beautiful villas kept so neatly arranged and comfortable throughout our 6 night stay by the house keeping team that we also loved and the scuba diving and snorkelling experience made it complete with the Ocean Diving Centre staff and service team also very professional and friendly...
Happiness393200
Sep 2022 • 1 contribution
...All the rooms are lovely, great decor, very clean and have great views...

Rooms

Comfortable

Travelers praised the rooms for their cleanliness, spaciousness, and comfort, often appreciating the stunning views and excellent room service.

VishalD1972
Aug 2023 • 12 contributions
...Their team of reservation specialist that included Nandika and Sajid were so helpful in answering my queries with booking... When we reached the resort we were welcomed and directly taken to our room... It was a very pleasant experience as we were all very tired and wanted to be in the room... Our butler Mohammed took care of check in formalities after we reached the room and we literally had to do nothing...
Sadharma sadhan... s
Aug 2023 • 3 contributions
From the get-go our travel plan was hassle free, from airport pickup to direct room drop. We stayed in Lagoon Villa ocean view for 4 nights and the lagoon view was excellent and room was cleaned daily...
vamsi c
Jul 2023 • 6 contributions
...We were provided an early checkin without a prior request as there was a room available...
Vanita S
Jul 2023 • 3 contributions
...I want to especially call out the names of my favourite staff - Shafiu, Phratha, Chef Ashish, Ismail, Ali from house keeping and Shahjahaan: Loved the room , the cleanliness was at a whole new level ...
Dawn L
Jul 2023 • 1 contribution
...The grounds are so beautiful, the wildlife is incredible, the food is out of this world delicious, and the rooms are gorgeous...
Sharfa W
Jun 2023 • 1 contribution
...The room was incredible had everything we needed at all times...
Ruby K
Jun 2023 • 1 contribution
...The way he made up our beds and cleaned our room was absolutely marvelous...
maroof k
May 2023 • 3 contributions
...Then I would recommend Taj exotica resort and spa Maldives the staff is just focused to make your vacation the best as possible ourassigned Butler AAlif was kind enough to make sure all the things and activities were scheduled perfectly, and he was just a call away for anything our Room staff Bambi make sure a room was spick and span, and also surprised us with the flowers and decoration in our villa... The rooms were so comfortable with the linens so good that it made me sleep a little extra and to top it up the excellent view of the ocean from our villa...
Fathimath Raya A
Mar 2023 • 1 contribution
...Thank you Shaantey, our room boy for your exceptional service and taking care of us during our stay... You treated us like family and made sure everything we needed for a comfortable stay was readily available...
Jonathan W
Mar 2023 • 38 contributions
...Our room was beyond magnificent with a bath ready for us with rose petals and the most amazing view over the ocean, birthday decorations and wine!...
Zahadul Karim C
Feb 2023 • 37 contributions
...5 out of 5 in all categories like room, food, staff service, view, amenities, facilities, location and travel experience...
Deepa Bajaj
Feb 2023 • 7 contributions
...It was so cozy.Wish you could provide that in all your rooms...
rggg
Jan 2023 • 137 contributions
...What tilted the balance in their favor is almost last minute booking with half board and complimentary airport transfers at nearly INR 58,000 per night inclusive of all the taxes... Resort is small but beautiful, room was big and comfortable, service was great...
684abhisheks
Jan 2023 • 4 contributions
...I have to also mention Mr.Mainuddin for decorating our room in the eve of our anniversary and also maintain the room and pool with impeccable cleanliness...
Mukki69
Jan 2023 • 1 contribution
...The room got cleaned multiple times a day!!...
Sandra
Jan 2023 • 112 contributions
In Maldives the most important thing is to chose resort that suites you... Island is green and beautiful, food excellent, Rooms maybe o little older but I loved them, especialy they have this old school classic feel and quality...
Shadi Z
Dec 2022 • 15 contributions
...Rooms are big, clean and SERVICED TWICE A DAY ... This hotel simply sets new industry standards!...
Msd
Nov 2022 • 1 contribution
...Amazing rooms, amazing services, amazing team , amazing food Special shout out to the team- Ali , shafiu , ashraf , Ismail , mhelen , Melvin , ivy , Riaz , Ali, chef pradeep , chef Gambhir, Ibrahim, Mohammed, Shrikanth and special mention of the dessert , cannot thank enough...
Aug 2022 • 7 contributions
We stayed here for a few nights last minute because the hotel we booked at lost our booking... Service is amazing rooms amazing food amazing...
Coastal21453637486
May 2022 • 1 contribution
...The property has its own charm and specially the room layout as well the related room service and amenities provided in it...

Value

Expensive

Guests generally find the hotel expensive but worth the money, with some complaints about hidden costs and pricey activities.

Solomon J
Sep 2023 • 5 contributions
Nice property, but value for money is the issue... 4 nights in lagoon view villa (kingsize)with 4 activities for two (two snorkelling, parasailing and dolphin viewing ), breakfast included came to 6750 USD...
fivestar124
Aug 2023 • 25 contributions
...F&B manager shauju was very courteous... Food at 24 HOURS was NOT GOOD...
Scenic31560714549
Jun 2023 • 1 contribution
...Well maintained property and definitely a must visit place once ...
Zinal Desai
Jun 2023 • 11 contributions
...The hospitality given by the staff from Taj Maldives in commendable, specially the kitchen staff...
Rohan Bhandari
Apr 2023 • 2 contributions
Beautiful property, courteous staff, delicious food and money well spent!...
rover180
Apr 2023 • 12 contributions
Just spent 14 nights holiday at the amazing Taj Exotica resort Maldives , the hotel is picture perfect like a true Maldivian postcard , what sets this resort above others in the Maldives as this is our 6th visit is the quality and variety of the food, above all else the staff are all exceptional...
Jonathan W
Mar 2023 • 38 contributions
...We treated ourselves to an over water villa with private plunge pool which was absolutely brilliant and kept us cool!... Our butlers were extremely attentive so thank you Ahmed and Mohammed... Non motorized watersports are offered for 1 hr a day as complimentary and I took out a Top Cat catamaran and windsurfed every day... You 100% will need very good earplugs and even then we woke up every night at high tide which was disappointing...
Fathimath Raya A
Mar 2023 • 1 contribution
...Thank you Photographer Hany for capturing the most beautiful pictures...
Deepa Bajaj
Feb 2023 • 7 contributions
...I was thoroughly disappointed with the bath robe provided there though! )... We felt that the Indian cuisine could be improvised, especially as Taj being an Indian restaurant ; the bars had to be raised higher for our cuisine... Make sure You take a meal plan that suits your pocket... As every thing in Maldives is costly; water included... They use the US$ as payment mode, which makes everything costlier!...
Abhijit K
Feb 2023 • 2 contributions
...Few cons during the first few days (1) Did not see the above and beyond, usual “Taj” effort (2) The dive centre has one of the most expensive rates I’ve seen (doing activities in San Diego would be way cheaper) (3) You get a personal butler but you’d have to make some efforts trying to catch him, which is understandable given we visited at peak holiday season All in all, what impressed me and changed my view of the resort, was how the management took the feedback and proactively acted to amend few ‘not-so-good’ experiences...
JPK
Feb 2023 • 3 contributions
...We stayed two nights each in Premium Villa King Bed with a manmade private beach area, oversized plunge pool and the Deluxe Lagoon Villa with Pool Ocean View King Bed with its own Plunge Pool, each was a unique experience of its own...
rggg
Jan 2023 • 137 contributions
It's super costly but then all the resorts are costly in Maldives. What tilted the balance in their favor is almost last minute booking with half board and complimentary airport transfers at nearly INR 58,000 per night inclusive of all the taxes... This is the one of best rates I could get for an overwater villa in a premium resort...
Babaji Sarang
Jan 2023 • 3 contributions
...Only one point we were surprised at the restaurant you have to pay for the drinking water...
mav75
Dec 2022 • 89 contributions
Let me first start off by saying that when I booked the property there was a free half board offer being advertised but it wasn't reflected in my booking confirmation... The property is small, intimate and very well maintained... What sets Taj apart is that they don't nickel and dime you once there...
Pathikshah285
Dec 2022 • 4 contributions
we stay here for 4 nights , property has no extra activities which can gather people at one place , swimming pool area is very dull , no life guard there & bar at pool closes at 5.00 pm after that hardly anyone is there , island is small no cycling or other activities , Its not at all party place & happening place.... Water is chargeable in dining area for dinner , but we can get free water from reception , & reception is hardly 30 mts from dinning area , Butler didn't explain us this , we got to know at last day & every thing which is complimentary you have to ask , if you don't know then its ur loss... All need to check water activity charges & other charges before you come , as its is highly expensive & 23 % tax on activity charges , I think one of the reason for making property dull ...
vijendra
Dec 2022 • 1 contribution
...Nothing much to explore tiny island and very close to male city.food was not great and high priced. Please don't visit...research and visit some other island ...kuramathi is best heaven on earth..taj absolutely waste mind my words...
Karan P
Dec 2022 • 9 contributions
...All I can say is that my child was extremely upset on leaving the property, and that speaks volumes about it all...
Shadi Z
Dec 2022 • 15 contributions
...This hotel simply sets new industry standards!...
Nagesh A
Dec 2022 • 8 contributions
...Our package included dining at 24Degrees restaurant on the property...
847malharj
Nov 2022 • 3 contributions
...Expensive property but worth the money...

Cleanliness

Immaculate

Reviewers overwhelmingly praise the cleanliness and maintenance of the property, including the rooms, villas, and public areas.

kewal s
Sep 2023 • 2 contributions
Overall a very good experience in Taj, from cleanliness to service everything is superb ...
Sadharma sadhan... s
Aug 2023 • 3 contributions
...We stayed in Lagoon Villa ocean view for 4 nights and the lagoon view was excellent and room was cleaned daily...
Vanita S
Jul 2023 • 3 contributions
...I want to especially call out the names of my favourite staff - Shafiu, Phratha, Chef Ashish, Ismail, Ali from house keeping and Shahjahaan: Loved the room , the cleanliness was at a whole new level ...
Himadri K
Jul 2023 • 1 contribution
...Moinuddin, he came to clean our room every day... He was take care our comfortable stay and did it nicely...
Ruby K
Jun 2023 • 1 contribution
...From the housekeeping staff I would especially like to mention FAIZ who was just damn sweet. The way he made up our beds and cleaned our room was absolutely marvelous...
Dini M
Jun 2023 • 4 contributions
...We also worked out at their gym which had everything we needed for our workouts, nice well kept machines and equipment...
maroof k
May 2023 • 3 contributions
...Then I would recommend Taj exotica resort and spa Maldives the staff is just focused to make your vacation the best as possible ourassigned Butler AAlif was kind enough to make sure all the things and activities were scheduled perfectly, and he was just a call away for anything our Room staff Bambi make sure a room was spick and span, and also surprised us with the flowers and decoration in our villa... The rooms were so comfortable with the linens so good that it made me sleep a little extra and to top it up the excellent view of the ocean from our villa...
ajay_k_sachdev
Apr 2023 • 11 contributions
...We found it to be an excellent well maintained property. The villa was immaculate, staff were knowledgeable & courteous & went out of their way to help...
KP-TravelFanatic
Feb 2023 • 6 contributions
...Cleanliness, hygiene and service everything was top notch...
684abhisheks
Jan 2023 • 4 contributions
...I have to also mention Mr.Mainuddin for decorating our room in the eve of our anniversary and also maintain the room and pool with impeccable cleanliness...
Mukki69
Jan 2023 • 1 contribution
...The room got cleaned multiple times a day!!...
Anup J
Jan 2023 • 156 contributions
...Quietly efficient, warm and everything was in top order... From top class housekeeping to great food... Environment friendly and someone always at hand to help...
Scott C
Jan 2023 • 7 contributions
...Rooms were cleaned twice daily...
mav75
Dec 2022 • 89 contributions
...The property is small, intimate and very well maintained... Unlimited water in rooms, very generous half board offering (except lobster ..which had a reasonable supplement, all menu items as well as off menu items were included), free baby food (they even provided us with bottle sanitizers) etc...
Shadi Z
Dec 2022 • 15 contributions
...The island is outstanding and clean, the sand, the trees, the vibe and lights...etc... Rooms are big, clean and SERVICED TWICE A DAY ...
Ava I
Nov 2022 • 5 contributions
...It is a an amazing resort, extremely clean, well maintained and has beautiful views of the lagoon...
nammin
Nov 2022 • 47 contributions
Excellent service at the bars and restaurant and outstanding house keeping who always kept the room clean morning and evening...
pavanav2015
Oct 2022 • 4 contributions
...It was the beautiful villas kept so neatly arranged and comfortable throughout our 6 night stay by the house keeping team that we also loved and the scuba diving and snorkelling experience made it complete with the Ocean Diving Centre staff and service team also very professional and friendly...
prabhavati h
Oct 2022 • 1 contribution
...The resort itself was maintained to a very high degree of cleanliness...
Happiness393200
Sep 2022 • 1 contribution
...All the rooms are lovely, great decor, very clean and have great views...

Service

Exceptional

Guests overwhelmingly praise the resort's exceptional service, highlighting the staff's professionalism, attentiveness, and dedication to guest satisfaction.

Анастасия Б
Feb 2023 • 2 contributions
...I am very grateful to everyone who made my stay with the fiance so wonderful in Taj Exotica. This is our third time in the Maldives and it is the best vacation because here caring staff, excellent food, especially tasty fish here always ... The staff of the main restaurant "24 Degrees" is like your family, who take care, make your emotions even better!... Special thanks to Mr.Bala and Mr. Nitin for the excellent organization of my birthday!... We settled in the villa and I went into the room and saw balloons all over the room, champagne, fruits, everything was incredibly beautiful!... So Rest at the Taj Exotic Hotel was the best, most comfortable and full of pleasant impressions!...
Joseph S B
Jan 2023 • 11 contributions
...The wonderful gesture of the complimentary photo book with a picture taken on arrival was truly appreciated. I highly recommend every aspect of Taj Exotica Maldives in every way, including the Jiva Spa and Ms Marina who was extremely attentive to our feedback and needs...
Mukki69
Jan 2023 • 1 contribution
...The staff was extra courteous and caring. Mr. Raj our butler for the stay was very professional, caring and helpful... The entire team under executive chef Mr. Kermani was awesome... Our special thanks to all the restaurant staff especially the server Mr. Shafiu... Buggy Driver Arif went out of his way to greet and show us around... The room got cleaned multiple times a day!!... Taj hospitality is extraordinary from the time you are picked up at the airport to the time they drop you off at the airport...
Karan P
Dec 2022 • 9 contributions
...Every request of ours was met with a smile and immediate action. We sent them a pre-set menu for our toddlers meals before getting to the resort, and once we were there, not once did we have to look into his food... Everything was perfect, just like feeding him at home... The team in place at the resort is amazing too... Special mention to Mr. Nitin, Mr. Nadeem, Chef Santosh, Mr. Hunny and Mr. Nadeem... I would like to thank the entire team for making our stay truly worthwhile...
Gaillan E
Dec 2022 • 353 contributions
...I had high expectations and to be honest they exceeded it all. The place is paradise on earth , and all the details were taken care of We were lucky to have ( Salah) as our butler who made sure to take care of all the details... The checkin was super smooth and early , we head directly to our pool ocean view villa and we checked in there... The snorkelling was right under the villa ( snorkelling gear is available for free) All what you have to do is to go down the stairs directly from the villa and snorkel around to see amazing Fish , we spotted sharks, parrot fish and ray fish and the max depth was around 1.5 Meters approximately... The breakfast/ Dinner was of an excellent quality and variety to meet all tastes and all nationalities directly on the beach... You can capture the best photos there and u can book a photographer... The staff was so welcoming and friendly literally since we arrived ... They celebrated our anniversary Twice with decorations and complimentary cake and drinks that cheered us up There is a speed boat shuffle from/to the airport *15 min away * working all the time which fitted our flight schedule...
Nagesh A
Dec 2022 • 8 contributions
...The staff including Niju, Ali, Shafiu and Ashraf treated us well. On our final night of the stay, Ismail surprised us with a bon voyage decorated table and special pastries... We enjoyed our holiday due to outstanding service... The instructor Muthu coached us well for our first scuba dive ever and made sure we are comfortable with the equipment the shallow waters before the dive... The diving team is professional and well coordinated... The property also provides complimentary snorkeling equipment...
Aayushi Parakh
Dec 2022 • 5 contributions
...From the moment you check in which is directly at your villa to the moment you check out, the staff at the property ensure each part of your stay to be memorable. We visited with our 1.5 year old toddler and had shared our menu in advice, we didn’t even have to recheck, each of our meal requests were diligently granted and followed through... Each member of the staff strives to make sure the Taj hospitality is upto par... Special mention to Hunny Sharma and Nadeem who went above and beyond to create an unbelievable experience for us at the Taj... It’s you guys who really made our trip so amazing!... From taking us for a private fish feeding experience to accommodating all our food requests!... Also, a special thanks to the team who organised a floating hi tea experience for my son with balloons and soft toys!...
Shadi Z
Dec 2022 • 15 contributions
...We simply loved the staff (receiption, housekeeping, lifeguards, waiters, gardners, managers, watersports, transportation ...etc), the attitude, warmness, helpfulness, service and their willingness and their care towards the guests. I can easily say I never experienced such service and attitude level before... We tried over 60% of the items on the menu, food was excellent and restaurant service is great and chilled... Rooms are big, clean and SERVICED TWICE A DAY ...
Prachi S
Nov 2022 • 2 contributions
...Excellent property and brilliant services... They know exactly how to make their guests comfortable and they go out of their comfort zone to make things possible for their guests... I lost my phone at the Maldives Airport and on reaching my country I called our butler Mr. Ibrahim (Ibina) went out of his profile to help us... Taj airport staff helped us to find the phone and Mr. Ibrahim informed us the procedure to get back the phone... They are also arranging a pick up for this phone and that is what makes TAJ so special... They actually treat their guests as their family members...
Ava I
Nov 2022 • 5 contributions
...The food and the service were amazing and we were very well taken care of. I highly recommend this resort for a relaxing stay where you will feel pampered and rejuvenated ...
Brad
Nov 2022 • 27 contributions
...The staff on this island where truly incredible and made our stay what it was. The staff at the restaurant, pool restaurant, pool bar and equator bar attended our every need and couldn't do enough to make our stay a memorable one... Even the lifeguards on duty were great by advising where the best snorkelling spots were to see an fantastic array of sea creatures, from crabs, to fish, to sharks and we even found nemo..... I can't speak highly enough of this resort...
Madhurendra K Vermac
Nov 2022 • 1 contribution
...Firstly, how easily you spend your time at that property and secondly, how the people meet and greet you there with such wonderful hospitality... Mr. Melvyn has done wonders for me and my Meemsaab... But when I introduced this reality to the host Mr. Melvyn, he tried his best to prepare the best food for me by the chef using other oil medium... With great sense of responsibility Mr Avinash the security assistant have informed that my tripod which was left in the room will be taken care of... Thank you very much Taj Exotica and my Room 104 for nice memories.. 👍...
Bangaloreboy
Nov 2022 • 6 contributions
...Kurumba was a huge property and stay was very pleasant. Taj is always our goto brand for any vacation, it never fails to deliver... Once we reach from airport to Taj resort after 15 minutes speed boat ride we were awstruck!... You cannot rave enough about their service, our flight was next day around 8.30 pm they offered a late checkout @ 5.30 pm without any charges... Dinner was so good and the person who served Mr. Melvin was very polite and helped us to choose right dish...
Rishigarg7
Nov 2022 • 1 contribution
It was an amazing stay at the property and all our needs were taken care of very nicely. As we were celebrating 3 occasions together the hotel took note of them and made the stay even more special by doing various nice gestures... I would like to specially mention out butler SALAH who did not leave any stone unturned to make me and my wife special and comfortable at all times...
Jessica L
Oct 2022 • 1 contribution
...We were both blown away by the professionalism and level of hospitality this resort has to offer... But what makes this hotel truly special is the amazing staff!!... From the moment you arrive to the second you leave you will be in the utmost best care... Their attention to detail and communication is unlike any other resort I have ever stayed at... Each staff member went out of their way to customize our stay with accommodations that go beyond what is expected at a 5 star resort... If you have dietary restrictions the restaurant will happily cook you anything requested...
Ava v
Oct 2022 • 1 contribution
...Service next Level, kindness Next Level, Customer care Next level! The stuff is beyond professional, they are kind, quick, lovely, dedicated and do even more than one askes for... The Ayurveda spa with its dedicated stuff, especially Rejitha, cured my husbands pain only in a couple of days!... Our private butler Raj was so on point, professional and sweet, and there was not one thing this week, that was not taken care of... Diving center not only takes care of customers but also very much about the beautiful ocean, the corals and the sting rays and sharks... And it also informes tourists with insights and is also extremely dedicated to their work...
Anthony M
Oct 2022 • 3 contributions
...Our over water cabin was amazing and the service from all the staff was just first class. The staff went out of their way to get to know you and what your preferences were and anything we asked for wasn’t a problem...
pavanav2015
Oct 2022 • 4 contributions
...Always have been a fan of Taj and this stay was to another level and truly blissful in terms of great food, highly amicable kitchen staff and service team. It was the beautiful villas kept so neatly arranged and comfortable throughout our 6 night stay by the house keeping team that we also loved and the scuba diving and snorkelling experience made it complete with the Ocean Diving Centre staff and service team also very professional and friendly... Every detail from our airport pickup welcome to the resort and send off the whole experience was very special and memorable for our family...
Hiren S
Oct 2022 • 7 contributions
We stayed at this exotic & stunning property from 9th-12th Oct, we absolutely loved our stay at the beautifully designed water villas overlooking the vast reef lagoon with the most beautiful flora & fauna, we were absolutely pampered by the Restaurant staff who left no tables unturned to make sure we have the finest culinary experience, I must specially mention Sena, Niju, Pradeep, Shajahan, Priyantha, Bala.... What you have here is an A team, these guys were warm, enthusiastic, very engaging and know to how to build that bond, rapport with every guest on the island, On our last night they were so sweet to arrange a specially curated vegetarian Maldivian dinner which was yumm and highly recommend to everyone...
Mashood A
Oct 2022 • 2 contributions
...One of the best memories we could have during vacation were due to human touch of brilliant staff in Resort... Staff such as Ashraf, Shuja ensured we were treated like Royalty and unparallel service... Mohamed (Butler) was brilliant and very agile to all our requests, irrespective of time and day... Front office staff such as Alena, Jineen, Hassan (Revenue) were all very helpful and understandable for customer demands... Children had great fun with resort staff, we saw no need of Day Care for children as they were looked after all day long by each and every staff... Dive centre staff such as Hafiz was very friendly and ensured to give best possible water sports experience... Above all Nitin took over arching responsibility of ensuring resort runs meticulously with great personal touch of customer service... Lastly, great Leadership of Samrat and his humble approach to his guests, is mind blowing – never seen such engaged GM/Area Director, truly a great Asset to Taj Hotel, and his craftsmanship of having finest staff in Taj Exotica made this stay unique... Thank you very much for giving us such great experience and memories...

Amenities

World-class

Guests praised the resort for its well-appointed, world-class amenities that include a variety of water sports, restaurants, spa, gym, private pools, and special services like private dinners and floating breakfasts.

JPK
Feb 2023 • 3 contributions
...We stayed two nights each in Premium Villa King Bed with a manmade private beach area, oversized plunge pool and the Deluxe Lagoon Villa with Pool Ocean View King Bed with its own Plunge Pool, each was a unique experience of its own. The welcome on arrival was fantastic and the staff super friendly and helpful... Special thanks also to Raj, our Butler, who took exceptional care of us during our entire stay, kept us pampered and updated on the various facilities and events at the property... The Special BBQ at the Poolside was an experience... The water is crystal clear so much so that you can probably count the grains of sand on the ocean bed...
Joseph S B
Jan 2023 • 11 contributions
...Every single thing from arrival to departure left a feeling of exhilaration and joy. The wonderful gesture of the complimentary photo book with a picture taken on arrival was truly appreciated... I highly recommend every aspect of Taj Exotica Maldives in every way, including the Jiva Spa and Ms Marina who was extremely attentive to our feedback and needs...
Mukki69
Jan 2023 • 1 contribution
...The staff was extra courteous and caring. Mr. Raj our butler for the stay was very professional, caring and helpful... Buggy Driver Arif went out of his way to greet and show us around... The room got cleaned multiple times a day!!... Taj hospitality is extraordinary from the time you are picked up at the airport to the time they drop you off at the airport...
Karan P
Dec 2022 • 9 contributions
...Every request of ours was met with a smile and immediate action. We sent them a pre-set menu for our toddlers meals before getting to the resort, and once we were there, not once did we have to look into his food... Everything was perfect, just like feeding him at home... The rooms are what you'd expect in the Maldives, large and luxurious... I would like to thank the entire team for making our stay truly worthwhile...
Gaillan E
Dec 2022 • 353 contributions
...I would like to rate the stay in details as this place gave me days to remember for my lifetime. I had high expectations and to be honest they exceeded it all... The checkin was super smooth and early , we head directly to our pool ocean view villa and we checked in there... The villa was so comfortable , spacious, super-clean... The snorkelling was right under the villa ( snorkelling gear is available for free) All what you have to do is to go down the stairs directly from the villa and snorkel around to see amazing Fish , we spotted sharks, parrot fish and ray fish and the max depth was around 1.5 Meters approximately... The breakfast/ Dinner was of an excellent quality and variety to meet all tastes and all nationalities directly on the beach... You have the chance to see Rayfish & Shark feeding... You can capture the best photos there and u can book a photographer... The staff was so welcoming and friendly literally since we arrived ... They celebrated our anniversary Twice with decorations and complimentary cake and drinks that cheered us up There is a speed boat shuffle from/to the airport *15 min away * working all the time which fitted our flight schedule... I highly recommend this resort , you will have the time of ur lives...
Pady M
Dec 2022 • 59 contributions
We had planned for a short 2 day stay in this beautiful resort to celebrate our 25th year together. The resort, its facilities and specially its staff are amazing... The beach side cafe has live music post sunset and the singer has great voice and amazing repertoire of songs in different languages...
Shadi Z
Dec 2022 • 15 contributions
...We simply loved the staff (receiption, housekeeping, lifeguards, waiters, gardners, managers, watersports, transportation ...etc), the attitude, warmness, helpfulness, service and their willingness and their care towards the guests... The island is outstanding and clean, the sand, the trees, the vibe and lights...etc... We tried over 60% of the items on the menu, food was excellent and restaurant service is great and chilled... Rooms are big, clean and SERVICED TWICE A DAY ...
Traveltherapies
Nov 2022 • 4 contributions
...Taj Exotica has left no stone unturned to make our stay extra special.. Every thing from the time we checked in till The time we checked out was magical... The welcome that we get when we enter , The rooms decor, our butler Mohammed, the staff at the restaurant, the dive centre and the ocean activities staff, the reception staff, the photographer, each one is umatchably hospitable... The mouthwatering food, location of rooms, the water villas , the sunset private beach villa, is what adds icing on the cake... Special mention and thanks to Nitin ( F & B manager) and Mr.Hassan For their extra efforts to make our trip so very special...
Anu M
Nov 2022 • 1 contribution
...Taj Exotica has left no stone unturned to make our stay extra special.. Every thing from the time we checked in till The time we checked out was magical... The welcome that we get when we enter , The rooms decor, our butler Mohammed, the staff at the restaurant, the dive centre and the ocean activities staff, the reception staff, the pool bar and we bar, the 24 degree restaurant, each one is umatchably hospitable... The mouthwatering food, location of rooms, the water villas , the sunset private beach villa, is what adds icing on the cake... Great selection of food prepared by the chef...
Prachi S
Nov 2022 • 2 contributions
We had one of the best holidays at Taj Exotica Maldives. Excellent property and brilliant services... They know exactly how to make their guests comfortable and they go out of their comfort zone to make things possible for their guests... They are also arranging a pick up for this phone and that is what makes TAJ so special...
Ava I
Nov 2022 • 5 contributions
...We had a wonderful 4 night stay at the Taj Exotica Maldives. It is a an amazing resort, extremely clean, well maintained and has beautiful views of the lagoon... The food and the service were amazing and we were very well taken care of... I highly recommend this resort for a relaxing stay where you will feel pampered and rejuvenated ...
Brad
Nov 2022 • 27 contributions
...The staff at the restaurant, pool restaurant, pool bar and equator bar attended our every need and couldn't do enough to make our stay a memorable one. Even the lifeguards on duty were great by advising where the best snorkelling spots were to see an fantastic array of sea creatures, from crabs, to fish, to sharks and we even found nemo..... I can't speak highly enough of this resort... The room was amazing, food incredible and surroundings were superb...
Bangaloreboy
Nov 2022 • 6 contributions
...Kurumba was a huge property and stay was very pleasant... Once we reach from airport to Taj resort after 15 minutes speed boat ride we were awstruck!... Literally it was a paradise with 1 km radius beautiful Lagoon with crystal water and white sand... You cannot rave enough about their service, our flight was next day around 8.30 pm they offered a late checkout @ 5.30 pm without any charges...
Rishigarg7
Nov 2022 • 1 contribution
It was an amazing stay at the property and all our needs were taken care of very nicely. As we were celebrating 3 occasions together the hotel took note of them and made the stay even more special by doing various nice gestures... I would like to specially mention out butler SALAH who did not leave any stone unturned to make me and my wife special and comfortable at all times...
Jessica L
Oct 2022 • 1 contribution
This hotel experience is unlike any other you will ever have! My boyfriend and I have traveled all over the world and can truly say this is a one of a kind Resort... We were both blown away by the professionalism and level of hospitality this resort has to offer... The Taj has breathtaking views of the Indian Ocean and incredible snorkeling right underneath your very own villas... The resort is set on calm shallow waters which makes it safe for children and beginner swimmers... For the more advanced adventure seeker they have everything from deep sea snorkeling with sharks to scuba diving and jet skiing... From the moment you arrive to the second you leave you will be in the utmost best care... Their attention to detail and communication is unlike any other resort I have ever stayed at... Each staff member went out of their way to customize our stay with accommodations that go beyond what is expected at a 5 star resort... Highly recommended for couples and families celebrating a milestone event... They truly make every moment feel special...
Ava v
Oct 2022 • 1 contribution
...Besides the utmost beauty of that island, this resort is one of a kind... The stuff is beyond professional, they are kind, quick, lovely, dedicated and do even more than one askes for... Our private butler Raj was so on point, professional and sweet, and there was not one thing this week, that was not taken care of... Diving center not only takes care of customers but also very much about the beautiful ocean, the corals and the sting rays and sharks... Thank you for everything Taj Exotica!...
Anthony M
Oct 2022 • 3 contributions
...My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this resort. Our over water cabin was amazing and the service from all the staff was just first class... The staff went out of their way to get to know you and what your preferences were and anything we asked for wasn’t a problem...
Hiren S
Oct 2022 • 7 contributions
We stayed at this exotic & stunning property from 9th-12th Oct, we absolutely loved our stay at the beautifully designed water villas overlooking the vast reef lagoon with the most beautiful flora & fauna, we were absolutely pampered by the Restaurant staff who left no tables unturned to make sure we have the finest culinary experience, I must specially mention Sena, Niju, Pradeep, Shajahan, Priyantha, Bala.... What you have here is an A team, these guys were warm, enthusiastic, very engaging and know to how to build that bond, rapport with every guest on the island, On our last night they were so sweet to arrange a specially curated vegetarian Maldivian dinner which was yumm and highly recommend to everyone...
Mashood A
Oct 2022 • 2 contributions
...Staff such as Ashraf, Shuja ensured we were treated like Royalty and unparallel service... Gift shop was major attraction for little ones... Dive centre staff such as Hafiz was very friendly and ensured to give best possible water sports experience... Above all Nitin took over arching responsibility of ensuring resort runs meticulously with great personal touch of customer service... Thank you very much for giving us such great experience and memories...
pavanav2015
Oct 2022 • 4 contributions
Staying at Taj Exotica has definitely redefined our holiday experiences and felt it was one of the best experiences we have ever had!! Always have been a fan of Taj and this stay was to another level and truly blissful in terms of great food, highly amicable kitchen staff and service team... It was the beautiful villas kept so neatly arranged and comfortable throughout our 6 night stay by the house keeping team that we also loved and the scuba diving and snorkelling experience made it complete with the Ocean Diving Centre staff and service team also very professional and friendly...

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Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and a pool.

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Guests can enjoy free breakfast, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge during their stay.

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Conveniently located restaurants include Hard Rock Cafe Maldives, Kebab & Kurry Maldives, and Kalhu Odi.

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Yes, it is 0.07 miles away from the center of Emboodhu Finolhu.

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