Seaside Finolhu Baa Atoll Maldives, a Member of Design Hotels

This was our second visit to Finolhu. We were there summer 2024 and liked it so much that we decided to go back for another nine-night stay. The team at Finolhu did not disappoint. We were delighted to see many familiar faces. A lot of the team members who were working there last year are still there. You know that's a good sign. We stayed in the same exact 2-bedroom overwater villa with pool as last time. All of this gave us a feel of familiarity that was quite comforting. The same aspects highlighted in my August 2024 TA review are still true today. The food is amazing, the service is top-notch and the spa is incredible. We did something different this time around in that we booked a "snorkel express" trip to the resort's "house reef". I wish we had done this last time - it was beautiful and serene. There are a few team members who were just as helpful in this visit as the last and we promised to give them a shout out on TripAdvisor. Upul, one of the wine experts was very helpful in guiding us to try good wines to pair with our meals. He also co-led a wine tasting event that was a lot of fun. Thanks Upul! Zai at Milk Lab was EXTRA sweet to us and our two boys for our daily visit for snacks and ice cream. Thank you so much for your warmth & kindness. Ali, the waiter at Beach Kitchen was always there to greet us by name when we came for breakfast - and converse with us in our native language when needed! Our butler, Nashwan, was always available to help us with pretty much anything during our stay. Thank you for your help. And last, Suman, a wonderfully capable spa therapist took excellent care of our entire group when we needed some TLC spa treatments. Finolhu is an excellent place to stay for discerning travelers - whether traveling as a couple or family. They will not disappoint. See you guys next year!

My stay at the resort was absolutely wonderful. The place is elegant and comfortable, with services delivered at the highest level of professionalism and efficiency. The staff were exceptionally kind and helpful, which made my experience even more enjoyable. I would especially like to thank Ms. Asmaa for her kindness, patience, and dedication to her work. Her professionalism and warm attitude truly made a difference during my stay. Many thanks to the resort management and the entire team for this outstanding experience. I look forward to visiting again soon.

As we enjoyed our stay at Finolhu so much in the past, we returned this summer, escaping the high temperatures in the Mediterranean despite risking to have bad weather, due to the rainy season, but we were lucky! The resort is extremely well laid out, many places to spend the day (sunbeds, swinging chairs, also in the shade). The beach is simply stunning (no wave barriers, blocking the view as in other resorts). The villas are well designed and equipped, every detail being taken care of. The color scheme throughout the resort is very tasteful and creative. Restaurants are excellent - tremendous choice of high quality. Management is impressive - extremely friendly team, fulfilling every wish. You can simply enjoy every moment! Thank you for creating a paradise (sounds slightly soppy, but it's true)!