Angaga Island Resort and Spa

We stayed at Angaga for 2 weeks in Oct/Nov 2024. This was the 13th island that we have visited. We prefer rustic traditional Maldive islands, not too big, friendly and with a good house reef. Angaga did not disappoint. The island is based in the center of South Ari Atoll with powder white sand and swinging palm trees. So beautiful and photogenic both above and below sea level. The house reef is extremely easily accessible just off the beach. It was pleasing to see some new coral regrowth along with the abundant sea life including large shoals of fish, turtles, large black and white tip reef sharks, nurse sharks, sting ray, moray eels, lionfish and many more. It is a must to take an underwater camera. Our only niggle is that we saw other guests standing on the corals and even kicking sea cucumbers. Other resorts we have visited leave information in the rooms about the correct conduct of snorkeling on the house reef. We chose to stay on the half-board plus option which includes breakfast, evening meal, morning and afternoon snacks and a modest list of cocktails, house spirits, wine and soft drinks. A free snorkel trip is also included in this plan. We found the meals to be very good with plenty of choice. Our fabulous, friendly waiter Moosa looked after us for the duration of our stay and gave us a table overlooking the beach. Every evening, we were greeted by Gurung, one of the many chefs, with a salute and a huge smile. It’s always a pleasure to see staff so happy in their work. Not only the restaurant had a sandy floor but the main bar too where we met two tremendous waiters and cocktail makers, Saman and Nabbe. Their professionalism and friendly banter made drinks at the bar most enjoyable. The sunset bar is a must-visit. Situated at the end of the new Premier Water Villas the sea breeze, beautiful sunsets and again friendly staff really offer a relaxing ambiance. I had a few problems with my drone but one of the chefs very kindly offered to help me. Thank you so much Kanishka for your very helpful advice and use of your battery pack. It was very thoughtful of you. We were bitten quite badly by mosquitos which is a first for us in the Maldives. Hubaib on reception arranged for me to see the doctor and straight away gave me some medication. Thank you Hubaib for organising this for me. We decided to go on the Whaleshark trip by dhoni boat. At a reasonable price of $60 per person we ventured out to sea in search of the largest fish in the ocean. The captain Ahead and his crew found a young fish at a mere 5 to 6 meters long. Swimming with this gentle giant is an awesome experience and we came home with some fabulous photos to remind us of our adventure. A bonus too was to see a Manta Ray. The captain served tea, coffee and coconut on our return to the island. The jetty gets very hot so remember your flip flops for your return. The security guard offered to lend me his! The rooms are well equipped with rustic bamboo furniture and a spacious ind

I’ve stayed at many hotels around the world, including over 10 resorts in the Maldives—but Angaga Resort is by far the worst experience I’ve ever had. First, the hygiene was appalling. I found two large cockroaches in the villa and a smaller one on the bed. The toilet was stained yellow, and there was a thick layer of dust under the bed. The filthy conditions made my entire stay physically and mentally distressing. Second, the staff were rude and dismissive. In the restaurant, tables were not seated on a first-come, first-served basis. Instead, staff assigned table numbers arbitrarily, solely for their own convenience—not the guests’. Even worse, they called me by my table number instead of my name—cold, impersonal, and disrespectful. Third—and most disturbing—I was robbed. On the day I checked in, I placed a $20 bill in my jacket pocket, intending to break it into smaller bills for tipping later. I accidentally left the jacket in the restaurant after dinner. The next morning, I retrieved it—only to find the $20 replaced with a $5 bill. This wasn’t a mistake—it was a calculated move by someone experienced in theft. Unfortunately, the problems didn’t stop there. I chose Angaga for its snorkeling, but most of the coral is bleached and dead, marine life is limited, and the overwater villa area is constantly disturbed by seaplane noise—hardly the peaceful retreat I hoped for. Angaga is not just the worst resort in the Maldives—it’s the worst hotel I’ve ever stayed at, anywhere in the world. Avoid it at all costs.

Relaxed and very friendly island in paradise. We loved our stay in room 106 beach bungalow. The water villas look fabulous but you can’t beat waking up in a morning and walking out of your room onto a fabulous beach. Has an excellent house reef for snorkelling and very friendly well organised Dive Centre. My Mrs loves sun bathing- reading books and interacting daily with the wildlife - budgies, very friendly birds who take a little bread from your hand, also and of course the fish 🐠 if you ever watched finding nemo - that is what it is like. I very much enjoy diving - in my opinion the best place in the world to dive - 28 degrees even 25m down with a chance of seeing whale sharks, mantas, reef sharks, guitar sharks etc…. Also morays, lobster, turtles, and all kinds of wonderful colourful fish. Also the coral gardens are spectacular. We went half board plus which is breakfast, evening meal along with alcoholic drinks and snacks. I would recommend this package. The food is buffet style but you have plenty choice and is very good quality. Thank you Angaga for a magical experience and we will be back. 😎👍

It was an amazing experience! We were greeted nicely, everyone was attentive to our needs. The guys at the front desk did everything for us, when we needed them. The only thing I can complain about, was the cleanliness of our room. I guess it depends on who is doing the cleaning. Our guy, didn’t do a good job. I told him once to clean under the bed, but it was just that one time. In the shower, in the drain, there was still hair from the people before us. Not once, he took it. My husband did it for me. I complained about this in the survey note they gave us to fill out. I guess they didn’t read it, otherwise they would’ve have it done. The restaurant had good food, something different every night. One thing that bothered us and all the guests (I asked everyone I could) is that they’re building a pool, which makes no sense at all. We chose this place because it had no pool. It’s going to loose the feeling that you’re living in a small jungle. I’m not sure if we’re coming back again here because of the pool. You don’t need a pool when you’ve got the whole Indian Ocean for yourself. The reef is beautiful, you can still see where the Tsunami hit 20 years ago. I guess it’s still recovering. In the 20 first minutes we were snorkeling, we saw a turtle and a black tip shark. The colors of the corals are beautiful and the marine life is abundant. All in all, we had an amazing time and we are thankful for it!

Where should we start? An all around lovely holiday! The island is perfect for anyone looking for peace and relaxation. The house reef, with its many colorful inhabitants, is wonderful for snorkeling. From small fish, turtles and rays to small reef sharks, everything can be seen here. The accommodations are a bit older, but still in good condition. The food is very varied and really tasty. The staff is also incredibly nice and helpful. We had a really nice conversation with the staff, especially in the souvenir shop and at the bar, and so were able to meet some really great people. A lot of effort was also put into the evening program and we were happy to take part in it. We were also able to take part in some excursions such as snorkeling with the beautiful manta rays. These were very well organized and we were able to collect wonderful memories. Everyone in the spa was also very friendly and concerned about our well-being. This holiday was really successful for us and we would love to come back.

We had the best time at Angaga. The first step we took on the island was the beginning of a perfect Holiday. We got an upgrade to the new premium water bungalows. They are amazing!! Waking up and going to sleep on the ocean is amazing. Scanning the water and seeing sharks, manta’s, sting rays and so much more… A special thanks to Naja for keeping our room picture perfect and super clean. He is so friendly!! Every body on the island is friendly and helpfull so we got totaly relaxed to! The food was great! Everything super frech and yummy. Great salades, fish and curry’s and again realy friendly people that serve the food! You dont even have to go far to see amazing fish. There is an amazing reef right there, Its like swimming in a big aquarium. And when You do take a trip of the island everything is realy organized! Thank you to everybody at Angaga for giving us a beautifull holiday, we left with an amazing feeling and super relaxed!!