We had the most amazing honeymoon experience at Baros in the Maldives. From the moment we arrived, the staff made us feel so welcome and special, including greeting us by name as we stepped off the boat from the airport. We spent our first few nights in a deluxe villa on the beach, which was wonderful and the views from bed to the beach and the ocean were delightful. We were then extremely fortunate to receive an upgrade to a water villa with pool by the manager who wanted to make our honeymoon experience extra special. The room was spacious and airy, with incredible views and Anas (our assigned guest concierge/butler) ensured we had the sunset view. It was wonderful to be able to watch the sunset every evening and made our stay that much more romantic. From our over water villa, we had the most incredible views of the ocean and could easily go snorkeling right from our deck. Baros offers amazing snorkeling opportunities and provides masks, fins and snorkels free of charge. The reefs are teeming with marine life, and we had the chance to see a wide variety of marine life, including fish, octopuses, rays, sharks and sea turtles. The hotel has a resident marine biologist and dive team, and we also enjoyed the walk around the hotel grounds with the biologist who explained various uses and interesting facts about the local flora. The service we received across the board was top-notch. In particular, our butler, Anas, went above and beyond to make sure our stay was unforgettable. He messaged us via Whatsapp a few days before we arrived to introduce himself and get us ready for our stay, and he arranged various surprises for us, including a romantic dinner on the beach that was simply magical, and other treats which were much appreciated. As mentioned, the service throughout our stay was excellent, with all the staff incredibly friendly, responsive, helpful and welcoming and with lots of little extras included which really added to the overall experience. The resort is well-equipped for watersports (stand up paddle boards, wind surfing, kayaking etc) which are available to rent at extra charge. One morning we went on a big game fishing excursion, where we caught a sailfish, and saw dolphins and short-fin pilot whales. These experiences were truly unforgettable and made our honeymoon even more special. We also made regular use of the gym, which was well-equipped (especially for a hotel gym) and had everything we needed for a good workout. The grounds of the resort were very well-kept, with lush vegetation and beautiful landscaping all around. The ambience, especially in the evening, is stunning. The breakfast was amazing, with a range of a la carte healthy options (e.g., coconut acai bowls, omelettes etc) alongside the buffet of hot food, fresh bread/pastries, juices, cold meats and cheese, sushi, fresh fruit, etc. Generally we were extremely impressed by the quality of the food throughout our stay, especially the buffet served on Easter Sunday where we enjoyed the freshest seafood and various other delicacies. The Lighthouse Restaurant has two tasting menus which are on a par with some of the best restaurants in London. One point to note is that (in keeping with a luxury hotel) the food and drink is expensive (even for those used to London prices), but you must also consider the stunning location, often eating beside the Indian Ocean with beautiful surrounds and excellent service. We knew to expect this from the Maldives, and it did not detract from our overall enjoyment. Overall, we cannot recommend Baros hotel in the Maldives enough. The resort is absolutely stunning, the service is exceptional, and the experiences we had were unforgettable. Thank you to the entire team at Baros for making our honeymoon so incredibly special.

We booked our trip and wedding before covid at Baros. As covid got worse we feared our trip would get cancelled. After about a half dozen flight cancellations and rebookings we were finally able to make the journey to the Maldives and Baros the second week of October for about a week. The flights and layovers from the US were brutal (33+ hours) but once we arrived in Maldives the resort took over. Baros met us at the airport as soon as we exited the arrival area. They handled our bags, gave us sanitizer and we loaded onto a private boat for a quick ride to the island. On arrival we were met with unprecedented beauty and service. We met our villa host Azzam who was awesome. We were walked to our overwater villa and Azzam made sure everything was to our liking. Every detail is handled by the resort and there was nothing that caused any stress the whole time. Baros is well kept, both the grounds and villas. We always saw staff raking, doing little maintenance projects, and watering plants. They even rake up broken pieces of sharp coral on the beaches every day. The restaurants were great. Maybe more so because we were only 2 of 6-8 people staying during their initial reopening so service was fast and attention from staff was great. We had the plan with breakfast included in the rate and never felt like they were limiting us in our ordering. We commented how they probably were making fun of the Americans ordering everything on the menu. I have no complaints at all about Baros and see why it is so highly recommended. Definitely a 5 star resort. For example we asked if there was a beach area we could snorkel and instead of just pointing to a strip of beach Azzam allowed us to use an unused beach villa, set up chairs and waters making for our own little private beach. Can’t say enough good things about Baros. Even during a pandemic they excelled. Can’t wait to go back.

Our trip to Baros began with a warm welcome at the airport through their representative Anas. The short boat ride of 25 mins to the island was most comfortable. The hotel is similar to other small Maldivian island hotels and though the hotel is one of the oldest in the Maldives it has been refurbished and is comparable with the best in terms of its aesthetics and comfort. The house reef is stunning and brimming with life with a wide variety of beautiful fish, shark , turtles and 2 wrecks. The dive centre is superbly manned and Ali our dive partner was amazing. We went diving to many nearby dive sites and we fortunate to swim with mantas, sting rays , eagle rays, turtles, different sharks, lots of fish and beautiful reefs. Our personal host Aseem was a delightful young man who always appeared from nowhere and made sure everything was being perfectly taken care off. The food at Baros was excellent. Chef Jay and his team made you feel special and went the extra mile. When we found something in the Bento box not to our liking at lunch not only did they cancel if from the bill but also treated us to a special dish over dinner. Vin at the lighthouse bar whipped up some cool cocktails and was super hospitable. Chef Chaminda made a super delicious Sri Lankan meal for us on the last day and was always on hand to make sure the meal would be one we would relish and remember. Hardy at Lime was always around to offer his services and to make sure everything was in order. Overall the service at Baros was extraordinary and every member of the staff went out of their way to make sure we will not only well looked after but also felt extra special. This was our 8th trip to the Maldives and we have experienced many fine hotels. Baros is amongst the best. Not being part of a large chain I think gives Baros the drive to not only match up to the large chains but to excel over them. Kudos to the team at Baros !