Reethi Beach Resort

Just returned from 2 absolutely amazing weeks at Reethi Beach and we definitely plan on returning. This was our 9th time in the Maldives, 1st at Reethi Beach and it didn’t disappoint. Some reviews mention the resort is a little tired in places but we didn’t find this to be the case and certainly no different to other resorts we have stayed in. Snorkelling was fantastic and the main reason we go to the Maldives. The house reef is like most reefs and has sadly been decimated by coral bleaching. But there are positive signs of regrowth and the reef is absolutely teeming with fish, many more than we have seen at other resorts. Daily we would see turtles, trigger fish, trevally’s and so on. We were lucky to see a Manta on the reef 1 morning and although we missed it there was also a Whale Shark on 2 occasions. The icing on the cake was a dolphin who got very interested/close and is a fairly frequent occurrence we were told. We also went on a Manta excursion which was magical, a big shout out and thanks to the dive team/boat crew for making this experience really enjoyable and safe. A big thank you to all the staff on the island who are genuinely exceptional and a credit to the resort. Everyone really made a difference and couldn’t have been more helpful and friendly. I’d like to name a few stand out members, from the bar staff - Adeeb, Alex and Faloo and the restaurant waiters who looked after us so well - Aihem, Ibbe and Amjad, thanks for your hard work making it such a pleasant experience. The food was an absolute stand out point for me. I am Coeliac and cannot eat gluten. I messaged Reethi Beach before arriving and they couldn’t have done more to make sure I was looked after. I was guided through what I could and couldn’t have and everything was clearly labelled. I was also able to ask for specific dishes if desired and frequently Suranga and the team would go out of their way to make special pasta, roti, wraps and so on if the buffet selection wasn’t as plentiful as other days. I even had special gf deserts made each day, an amazing treat! Big thanks to Mangala on this front and Rubel for excellent eggs and other dishes on the cooking stations. They even sourced gluten free beer, had it at all bars and made staff aware which was incredible! The food itself was fantastic, plenty of curries and Maldivian/Sri Lankan food as you would expect, all delicious. There were plenty of other options too and 1 day my wife who is vegetarian requested the paneer curry we had for lunch again for dinner and the team were only too happy to oblige, also making some rotis to go with it. The only thing she would have liked was more vegetarian curries but again she had plenty of choice and loved the food. We will definitely be returning to Reethi Beach in the future and cannot wait to return!

I recently embarked on my first solo journey to the Maldives and checked into a stunning resort. The place exuded tranquillity and beauty, offering a peaceful retreat. The views were simply breathtaking, the food was delicious, and the staff were incredibly kind. During my stay, I had the pleasure of meeting Madushan Priyadarshara, affectionately known as 'honey bunny', who added a lot of laughter to my holiday. Whenever I went to the bar for my favourite cocktail, I could always count on a friendly smile and a playful chat from him. One of my favourite staff members is Aribba, whom I really enjoyed getting to know. He was always pleasant to speak to and made sure I finished my cocktail. Summing up my exceptional experience, I had hands down the best massage in a serene atmosphere by the Coconut Spa ladies. I loved the sophisticated and thoughtful setup by Shavani and her team. They are some of the loveliest people I have met in my travels. A big thank you to Suranga, Surajit, Ibbe, Mannu, and the rest of the team who made my experience truly wonderful. ⭐️

Had such an amazing holiday here. The snorkeling and scuba diving was so good. The over water bungalow is a dream to wake up to. Food was amazing too. The staff were so helpful. Would definitely visit here again. No need to take shoes as they are not needed.

This is a lovely quiet resort. If you want something glamorous don’t come here. It is a perfect no shoes, no need place. It is kept beautiful, the food was excellent, buffet style, different every meal with a great variety to suit everyone. But eat their curries and local foods they are a really high standard. Our room was really comfortable, kept really nice. We had our own sun loungers opposite our room on the beach which was only a few feet away. The best thing at Reethi is the reef which is truly stunning. I have seen a lot if reefs around The Maldives but this one is the best, great for snorkellers and divers alike. A fantastic drop off visited regularly by rays, sharks and turtles and all the local reef fish. It is easily reached and even the nervous swimmers found it quite easy to get out to the best areas. The other great advantage is the nearness to Hanifaru Bay which is regularly visited by feeding Mantas in season. The dive staff were very helpful in getting everyone out to the bay who wanted to go. A life experience I won’t forget. The staff are all very friendly. I’d mention Faloo in the bar who was funny and friendly but also helped me with an ice block when. I hurt my toe! We were All Inclusive and had no trouble ordering drinks. All together a great resort and we’d love to go again.

My first visit to the Maldives and won't be the last. Reethi Beach Resort is fab. The size of the island is small which just makes it perfect. I stayed in one of the Deluxe Sunset villas which was just lovely (a Must). A must do is snorkelling, fish, turtles and black tip sharks. The staff are great and I want to give a shout out to Surange (name right hopefully) the baker who made some great rolls, Ibbe the waiter who looked after me and Faloo the bartender who couldn't do enough for me and was such a laugh. This resort is a great place to stay in the maldives. Hope to go back in near future.

We loved our time at Reethi Beach. Quiet, peaceful, relaxing, with opportunities for adventure through Ocean Fanatics water sports, our time and money were well spent there. The main restaurant had lots of variety in offerings; the staff were friendly and welcoming, especially Suranga (look him up when you get there). The only downside for us on our first visit there a year ago was that the main dining room hours don’t begin until 7:30 pm, too late for us to eat. This time we chose to pre-book only breakfast (actually included in the rate) and ate at the Moodhu Bar overlooking the water for our other meals. It worked out well for us. All of the food offerings at each restaurant were fresh and delicious. I recommend Reethi Beach for your Maldives getaway.

We have been to the Maldives now a few times and really felt the need to review this island resort. The island itself is small but plenty large enough for the numbers of rooms on the island. Also offers a choice of restaurants. We were all inclusive and mainly used the buffet. The island is very pretty with a very nice beach. Beautiful on the sunset side of the island. Really does have the Maldives picture postcard look. The house reef near the beach is not in great condition. But further out it is very good indeed. On the sunset side near the drop off you can see sharks, schooling fish, turtles, eagle rays, etc. On the other side, especially around dusk you can see nurse sharks, eagle rays, stingrays and reef sharks. We really recommend a night snorkel with the dive centre. The buffet food was excellent with a wide choice of things to eat. Our family found no issue (2 adults, a 15 year old and a 13 year old). Some nice things are arranged every week 2 highlights the Beach BBQ and Maldivian Night. When reading reviews you will hear people talking about the decor of the rooms and public areas. I don’t feel this is fair, the resort is older but captures the rustic Maldivian charm missing in some more modern resorts. The rooms are spacious and clean. (We had 183 and 184 beach villas) I think over time the rooms will be refreshed but I really think this should not put you off! What set apart the resort in our opinion is the approach of the staff. They really go out of their way to give a friendly home from home feel to the vacation. My daughters in particular are eager to visit again to see the wonderful people that they met on the island. We visited in August. The main reason to catch Manta Ray season at Hanifaru bay. How was the weather you ask? Week 1 was perfect, week 2 only a single day of persistent rain but higher winds all week. The only downside was more waves which limited snorkelling on the sunset side of the island. The diving (we all dive) and the trips were great. I can recommend Ocean Fanatics without any concerns at all. Yes, we did see Mantas multiple times at Hanifaru Bay and a Whale Shark too! So . All in all, I have no hesitation in recommending a break at this resort. We will return! ️

We had a really nice time at the reethi resort. The island is beautifull. You should walk around the beach at night. A lot of beach life to see and the sky is full of stars. We had the ai premium package so we could eat at every restaurant what we liked very much. Special mention to Faloo, Areeb, Rayan, Refa and Eema. We had really great service. They really quick remember how you like youre drinks and you can have a nice chat with them. Love you all. I did the manta on call excursion. The downside of this is that you must be with youre phone all the time to not miss the message when the mantas are spotted. Thats not possible if youre in the water snorkeling all the time. Also it was really crowded at hanifaru bay. Way too much people at the same time at the same spot. Not as peacefull as you see on the youtube movies. I did enjoy the housereef. The corals are still nice and almost every day i swam with the turtles. Had a great time snorkeling.

I stayed at this island for 11 nights, and what a great experience it was to have stayed here. From the minute I got to the island, I was made so welcome after a long day of travelling. I stayed in the sunset villa 167 it was in the perfect location with the house reef right on my doorstep to great walking distance to get around the island. I used the main restaurant for my meals and my experience of the food was excellent the staff who worked there were all fantastic and welcoming to me. The main bar staff also had me in laughter when I would drink there. I believe the staff on this island made this island 100 million per cent. I used the dive centre for the Manta Ray trip. What an amazing experience, so heartwarming.