Mercure Maldives Kooddoo Resort

Good places I love it

깨끗하고 편안한 숙박과 다른 몰디브 리조트에서 잘 볼 수없는 에어컨이 있는 시원한 식당이 좋았습니다. 개미와 모기가 좀 있었지만 자연을 생각하면 별로 불만거리는 못되겠지요. 머큐어는 놀라운 수중 환경을 경험할 수 있는데 비치빌라 이용객들을 위해 리프 가까이 안전하게 들어갈 수 있는 계단이 있었으면 좋겠어요. 지금 있는 사다리 형식은 많이 위험해 보입니다.

There are so many options in the Maldives that it took me over two months to research and finally decide on one. All of that time certainly paid off. The Mercure was everything I wanted for a Maldives experience and it checked all of the boxes. We flew into Male and were met when we got off the plane and brought to a comfortable lounge to await our flight to Koodoo. Don’t worry, this plane isn’t too small and is quite comfortable (very common plane I flew on regularly in Alaska). It is an hour flight to Koodoo where there is a runway in the middle of the small island. From there you are greeted by Mercure staff and put into a golf cart to get to the resort. After a warm greeting and quick check in at the office, the cart then brings you to your room. We had a gorgeous overwater bungalow that was everything I imagined it would be and more. We did not get the one with a pool because I didn’t intend to use it and couldn’t justify the price (there is a huge main pool in front of the restaurant). I did see a lot of reviews recommending the sunset side. I didn’t find it worth the extra money either, but we didn’t miss out. We simply walked out the front door and stood on the boardwalk to enjoy it every night. The bungalow was perfect. The room is spacious, the bed is large and very comfortable, and the cherry on top was that floor window. That was definitley a must have on our list. I really enjoyed seeing fish both day and night. The large bathroom was very modern and wonderful (everything is excellent quality). There is an indoor shower, but I always opted for the outdoor shower. There is also a tub outside (these are open roof, but surrounded by a wall for privacy - bungalows are very private regardless). Pro Tip: bring some bubble bath solution for the outdoor tub. The back balcony was perfect with a couple lounge chairs, umbrella, and stairs down to the water. Another tip I read about was to get as close to the edge as possible (for me, this was #521). It is a further walk to go eat or do anything else, but a much shorter swim to the edge of the reef where the deep, blue water is. You should be able to stand when you enter the water. There is coral everywhere and you will see sea life immediately. We saw plenty of sharks (mostly black tip and some larger Nerf). The turtles tended to stay at the edge where that beautiful, deep blue water is. Snorkel to your hearts content and you’ll see all that you want. We did do one snorkel excursion just to mix it up. It wasn’t that much extra and I believe worth it. We also did the dolphin cruise which I recommend. Another highlight was the jet ski. I recommend an hour rental so you can go with the guide and ride with some dolphins (even more magical than the dolphin cruise). We made a stop at a sand bar in the middle of the water. What a cool spot to take in the beauty of that ocean. Don’t miss out on the fun tube (get pulled behind a jet ski - very common to hear the ladies screaming as the gentlemen laughed

Our trip to the Maldives at Mecure Kooddoo has been a paradise. Pinnacle of relaxation, rejuvenation and a wonderful experience from start to finish. All members of staff too many names to mention were absolutely fantastic and so accommodating Would highly recommend to couples who want to spend quality time at a quality venue. The diving centre had so much to offer and all the new and wonderful experiences we both enjoyed were a pleasure to be a part have. The amazing outdoor shower and bathroom with palm trees as a ceiling was the highlight of my trip. Thank you to all at Mercure Kooddoo Who made my dream come true. An experience of a life time full of passion.

It's not often that a dream holiday is everything you dream of. Maldives has been on the bucket list for many years and we chose Kooddoo because of great reviews and an excellent Luxury Escapes offer. The resort itself is beautiful, only about 6 years old and still pristine. Staff were friendly, attentive and nothing was too much trouble. Our package included all meals and premium drinks and we enjoyed the variety in the meals .. and cocktails! They also have snorkelling gear, SUP boards and a kayak that are free for guests. We loved the snorkelling particularly. Just 20 metres from the jetty there is a fantastic coral reef with a colourful array of fish. Even walking from our over-water villa, we saw shoals of fish, some reef sharks and rays. One evening we went on sunset fishing - included in our package - great fun and something different. We loved being on the water though some guests said they preferred the beach. The beach looks like something out of a movie set - white sand, palm trees, aqua water. Honestly, everything picture-postcard. Bear in mind that the flight back to Male means that your day is shortened as Male Airport requires you to arrive three hours before your connection. As we had arrived a day late due volcanic activity in Indonesia, we were disappointed to not have a full day left. In the end we went to reception where staff were extremely understanding and moved us to a later flight. (We just had to sign a disclaimer) Weather was lovely - hot and clear most days, with only one morning of rain. That morning did make us glad we had paid the extra and not gone low season. Being there during rainy, windy weather would be a total waste. Our only complaint - not long enough!

OMG where do I start, as soon as I was greeted on arrival, I felt this weight lift off of my shoulders and sudden calmness after a very long trip. This was so worth it and then some and then some more. After a 2 min (if that) golf buggy ride from Kooddoo airport to reception, was greeted with a lot of smiles and a very refreshing drink. Check in was completed with ease and was then back in the golf buggy chauffeured direct to my over water villa where I completely went WOW and forgot the lady was still standing at my door with my bag whilst in awe of the villa and the view. The staff must enjoy seeing and hearing all the expressions on arrival. Once settled in and of course having a refreshing beverage from the mini bar whilst sitting on my balcony taking in the view, I said to myself this is not a dream it is real. I paid for the all-inclusive package which covered all your food, the majority of your alcoholic drinks, all your non-alcoholic drinks (certain high class alcohol drinks you still need to pay for but due to the variety supplied this was not needed). The variety of food supplied was amazing and catered for all different requirements. At the Alita restaurant it was self-service but you could also have certain items cooked to order (there were plenty of staff there to ensure you had drinks brought to your table). I went to the Vista restaurant once during my 8 night stay which was a la carte but for myself I was more than happy to keep going to the Alita. Either way the food was amazing and all the staff were so accommodating and friendly and happy. There were plenty of activities available for those who are inclined (snorkeling, fishing, jet skiing, diving, yoga, dolphin cruise, sandbar snorkeling trip, the list goes on) but my main aim was to switch off from the world (apart from sending photos to all my jealous friends back home) and relax, eat and drink mainly by the pool with great service from all the pool bar staff. After the first day all the staff had figured out what I was there for and I felt treated like a king for the whole stay. Look I could go on and on, my main point I want to get across is that the staff make you feel at ease (special mention to Kasun and the rest of the bar staff, my apologies for not remembering all of your names) and will always do their best to assist you the best they can, this includes all the reception, restaurant, cleaning, spa, diving centre staff even the engineering staff working on the boardwalk and maintenance around the grounds, being greeted with a hello and a smile does wonders. From my arrival to departure (departure with a tear in the eye) I give this resort 6 stars and I am seriously considering my return trip there already. Keep smiling and thank you so much for looking after me, cheers and beers mate.