I don’t normally do reviews but I really felt the need in my heart to do one for this particular resort. My partner and I originally booked this place for the 5.8 Undersea Restaurant to celebrate our birthdays, but quickly learned that they had so much more to offer. The pool villa was definitely our home away from home. It was very clean and cozy; housekeeping was twice daily. The staff was our family. Naji was our host and made our stay so comfortable and carefree! He even arranged birthday surprises in our villa on our birthdays. He went above and beyond to make us feel at home, and so did all the other staff members, including but are not limited to waiters and dining team, buggy drivers, etc. The spa treatments were breathtaking and life changing. The ocean watersports were fun. The Bella yacht experience was wonderful, and Nabeel even helped us learn to snorkel. We saw dolphins, a turtle, baby sharks, and lots of beautiful fish. It was our first time in the Maldives, and we had the best experience at Hurawalhi! We will be back. Huge thanks to our Hurawalhi family for the hospitality!

My husband and I spend a wonderful ten days at Hurawalhi Island Resort in May. It's hard to know where to start when writing this review because I've got so much to say. We had never been to the Maldives before and having seen Hurawalhi's amazing Instagram account we decided that it was the resort for us. I'll start with the Villa. We spend our first half on the over water villas before we moved to a beach villa for the last few days of our trip. The villas were so well kitted out, the team gives you everything you might need, including your own flipper and snorkel set waiting for you in the villa when you arrive so you can explore the stunning sea life whenever you like. The villas were so comfortable - and I think the bed is the most comfortable I have ever slept in. I also particularly liked the toiletries - really nice brand and all sustainable products and packaging.
The choice of activities on the island were great. I did the discovery dive as have never dived before and the sea life that you can see even in the beginner session is incredible. The resort has a great gym, tennis courts and also a really well kitted out clinic. Also the spa is amazing - treatment rooms basically jutting into the ocean so you can hear the sea lapping whilst you are having your treatment - bliss.
There is a great choice of restaurants on the island. The main restaurant, Canneli is fantastic - with a great and varied menu for both breakfast and dinner. We went to Kashibo for lunch and dinner during our stay and it was outstanding each time with fantastic views. Of course - when it comes to 5.8 it goes without saying is an incredible and memorable experience. The food and wine selection generally across the island was exemplary.
Now to the team - from the minute we stepped onto the island to when we left the team looked after us so well. Our wonderful island host, Mariia made sure we had anything we needed and nothing was ever too much trouble. The housekeeping teams were fantastic - again nothing too large or too small for them to help with. I have got to mention the wonderful bar team at Coco. Dilan, Casmir and Marcos (and the wider team) looked after us so well throughout our stay and make the best Pina Colada I have ever had. The entire Hurawalhi team made sure we were so well looked after throughout our stay and seem to get the balance just right between making sure you have what you need when you need it, but also giving you space and privacy to enjoy the seclusion and beauty of the island. Oh and don't miss the DJ on Tuesdays at Coco bar - really good music selection. There is so much to say about this resort - we are definitely going to return so I guess I'll have to keep the rest for my next visit. Thank you to everyone at Hurawalhi - I was so sad to leave but cannot wait to come back soon.