Dreamland Maldives Resort

Just returned from 12 days in Dreamland and this place was fantastic! If you are looking for pristine sandy beaches, a gorgeous reef and great food - look no further! We had an over water bungalow and enjoyed being able to jump straight in to an amazing reef just off the bungalow steps. Literally saw sharks, eels, turtles, octopus and so many colourful fish every single day. The reception will lend you snorkelling gear but deffo worth investing in your own - you will use it! And fins were super useful as the currents could be a bit strong at times. The buffet food was great - with lots of cooking stations - I particularly enjoyed sushi day where they were carving sashimi off a massive tuna fish right in front of us. We went for half board as we are not big eaters or drinkers - and I was concerned we would be charged loads for drinks when we got there - but actually found it quite reasonable. $5 for a glass of wine with dinner and about $10 for a (really nice) cocktail in the bar. Juice in the morning and bottles of water are free. So half board is definitely do-able here. Oh and as a first time visitor to the Maldives, I was a bit anxious about the seaplane transfer timings etc - but tui/Dreamland sorted all this for us making sure us and our baggage were well on time for our international flight even though it was early in the morning. So in summary - Dreamland is a fantastic place to relax and enjoy the beautiful beaches and sealife!

We are here at the moment. If you want paradise it most definitely is here. From our arrival by seaplane to a little jetty where we were met by a boat and taken a little way to the larger jetty, met by staff it was all very well organised. The staff greeted us with a very welcome cold, wet flannel. Taken to book in where we greeted with a very welcome drink. Booking in was quick and easy and soon taken to our accommodation. Accommodation We chose the over water bungalow which was stunning. A very large living area, bedroom. The coffee table with a glass bottom was a great touch. The bathroom is very roomy and well decorated with a lovely bath. Also an outdoor shower which was absolutely fantastic and very useful. In fact we didn’t use the indoor one. The air conditioning worked great. The rooms are clean & the staff come in after you’ve left for breakfast to clean, change sheets etc & come back in the evening to shut curtains & turn bed down. The internet is good (probably better in the bungalow than in the main areas) Restaurants We predominantly ate in the sea view restaurant as we could sit eating watching to fish go by including nursery sharks and many more. The food and staff were fabulous. Always a good choice of food. When you have eaten (all meals etc breakfast ) or had a drink at the bars you will need to sign a receipt. You can also take some water and a couple of cans of drink back to room. Bar The bar is by the bio top lake which is nice. In the evening there can be a few flies and mosquitoes around also watch out for bats flying around day and night. We snorkelled most days. I am by no means an experienced swimmer or snorkeller but we went out most days. The fish etc are incredible. The lagoon is beautiful. If you head toward the rocks and the reef it is awesome albeit a bit scary. Yesterday we swam with a huge turtle and a nursery shark. The sea is the clearest I’ve ever seen, absolutely crystal and the sand is so white it’s dazzling. There is a heron that visits most days and numerous crabs. The small ones are around in the day and last night coming back from dinner we saw the biggest crap. A few geckos dotted around also. We still have a week left of out two week holiday but today we have storms so took the time to right this review. As the weather is a bit rubbish today (still 30 degrees) I am having a massage. Also included in the all inclusive package is a free excursion which we are doing on Thursday. Island hopping. We can’t fault this holiday at all. It’s pure paradise and would definitely return.

The perfect beach holiday. Everything was just right down to the smallest details. The staff aimed to please at all times and were always smiling and pleasant, whether they worked in reception, the restaurant, bar, or around the gardens. The most amazing thing was being able to walk out of our bungalow into the sea, go snorkeling with resort supplied kit, then when we had finished, walk into the back door of our bungalow and straight into the outside shower before drying off and doing whatever we wanted next. Even the resort supplied shower gel was luxurious. In addition to that the wide variety of sealife and animal life in and around the island made it a true joy. Food was to a very high standard, with an excellent variety and generous.

A last minute decision to have a holiday and also to fulfill our desires to visit the Maldives. Having researched and browsed the reviews, we decided on Dreamland for our visit. What an apt choice. It really was a taste of paradise for our week, from start to finish. A very relaxing holiday, the beach bungalow was so comfortable, and our room view looked straight on to the pure white sandy beach and just 50 meters from the warm lagoon and reef with an array of brightly coloured fish, large and small. We stayed half board and we were really impressed with the buffet service and the wide choices to cater for all tastes at both breakfast and evening meals. The weather was warm and sunny around 28 to 30 deg c every day similar through the night but we did have a few rain storms on a few evenings. A very chilled out ambience all week and attentive, cheerful staff in all areas. Even the seaplane transfer was an enjoyable first time experience and fascinating flying over the many atolls and picturesque islands and resorts. It was just as we had hoped- a taste of paradise and an unforgettable amazing experience.

In one word: Heaven! Natural beauty with the best offshore snorkeling / house reef. This is our 3rd time in the Maldives and we've also visited resorts in Jamaica, Mauritius, Indonesia etc... - I can honestly say that if you are looking for a quiet and peaceful holiday with incredible snorkeling - this is the best. The house reef which was just outside our room is the most diverse I've seen - we went snorkeling a couple of times a day and saw Reef Sharks (every single time), Nurse Sharks, a turtle, a massive Stingray, octopus and millions of colours fish. Absolutely incredible every time and you don't need to schedule an excursion or wait for a boat, you can just jump in the water whenever you like. Excursions There are a few every day and they are about $20 each. You get one free per person with the all-inclusive package. We did the Adventure Snorkeling which was nice, but I think the nurse shark might be better. There are also excursions via the Dive Centre - we did the night snorkeling ($66 per person) and it was OK. You basically see the same reef sharks just in the dark. At the end they chuck some fish in the water and like 30 nurse sharks show up, which is amazing and quite scary. However, you can do the $20 nurse shark experience via reception which is the same only during the day. Weather We arrived on December 17th and there were a few very cloudy days and some rain as well. It wasn't too bad, you can snorkel when it rains, so it didn't bother us too much. Rooms Huge outdoor shower, massive in-door bathroom as well. Big bed and 2 single sofas and that's basically it. All rooms open to the beach with direct access to the water. Other than the Beach Bar, there's no public sunbathing area, you just use the space outside your room, which we really liked because it's more private. If you like snorkeling I'd recommend asking for rooms 144-150. Food Very good, we were pleasantly surprised. There are 2 restaurants both serving the same buffet but there are lots of options from meat to chicken to vegetarian, Indian, western, pasta etc.. And the Christmas feast on the 24th is insane - I've never seen this much food in my life. Manta Reys Season ends in November, so we didn't get to see any and the excursions to Hani Faru end in mid-December. Spa I did the Thai Massage and it was great - traditional dry massage (no oil) with just the right pressure and stretching. Staff Very kind, very helpful and they work so hard, so bring some cash with you to tip, they really deserve it. Special shout out to Yasin and Rashfan and the smiley guy at the eggs/pasta station. Worth noting: This isn't a 5* hotel with servers attending your every need - you don't get the fancy slippers and lotions. This is nature at it's best - it's quiet and peaceful and you'll be left to enjoy it, which is what we like. We had the 5* experience in Jamaica and I can honestly say we prefer this type of holiday. Can be improved: - instead of cleaning rooms twice a day (whi

Wow! This place is absolutely stunning. The location is incredible, the rooms, the staff are all fantastic and the food is amazing. Incredible and very varied selection. Absolutely loved our time here and would very much like to go back again in the future