Alila Kothaifaru Maldives recensioner

It was my first trip to Maldives & i picked Alila, love both the room interior and exterior. Food was surprisingly good 😍 Me and my bf enjoyed alot here!

The hotel has very good food options and all are very well made. The staffs are very attentive and friendly, always coming to chat with us and giving advice on activities and history of Maldives. I’m The hotel offers good variety of water sports so that we won’t get bored. The sand is fine on the beach and the water quality is very suitable for snorkelling. We can easily find lots of fish by swimming a hundred meters from the shore. We tried SPAs, table tennis, snooker, gym facilities. We joined scuba diving, fishing and they were all very well organised. The only shortfall is the pest problem. Lots of mosquitoes caused serious problems at the beginning. The staff should have warned guests seriously about this so that we can get prepared (closing doors and apply repellant) otherwise you will get really bad bites by various bugs. We stayed at beach villa and every night it’s like a battle of all kinds of bugs - gigantic cockroaches, snails, worms, caterpillars, flies, lizards, spiders, red ants and sand bugs. I even found one flying ant in bed one night. This really ******* me during the entire trip.

水屋浪有點大，晴天的時候還是很美的，魚很多，管家服務還是很不錯的，日本餐廳服務態度很好，餐食新鮮，主餐廳早餐很不錯，種類單點品很多，沙灘很細，最喜歡大秋千，孩子玩的很開心

蚊子太可怕了。上一次廁所叮5個包。設計感還可以。服務態度好，但是管理不好。電瓶車居然衹有自己的管家可以來接，很不方便。

非常好，服務好，吃的也非常好

沙屋真的蟲子太多了，怕蟲子的還是選水屋吧

因為是新島原因，房間設施都很新，很不錯👍

WOW! What a stay! April 8-14 EVERY team member was exceptional! There were a few that we interacted with on almost a daily basis and who were just great. Niya, our host. Was the absolute best! Frank, the Chef, went above and beyond to help with my wife's special dietary needs. Ned - Restaurant Mgr.(?) was always looking out for our needs, including my wife's. Ayu - One of our servers who was so kind and friendly and always looking to help. Morning and Evening Hostess at the restaurant - I am SO SORRY that we don't have here name but she was too was kind beyond what was expected.

“Chanaka” made me a special drink! It taste very wonderful We want to visit again❣️ “arya” & “alex” were Nice service, too☺️ 한국으로 떠나기 이틀전에 방문한 멋진 야키토리 바! 직원들 모두 친절하고 음식도 맛있었어요~ 퍼포먼스 또한 훌륭합니다! 덕분에 즐겁고 맛있는 음식 먹고가요~

Came here with my family to celebrate our 10 year wedding anniversary for 5 nights. From the moment we stepped off our flight in Male everything was taken care of. I was worried that we would have got bored, but there were plenty of activities every day for us and our kids to enjoy. The scuba diving was really well managed, including my daughter’s first experience. Was lucky enough to see a lot of different species, and even though i hadn’t dived in ~7 years, after a refresher course from Yuan i was back to being comfortable underwater again. I really enjoyed the breakfast spread, with a mixture of the buffet and a la carte items to order. The staff were eager for us to try everything. Callout for Agnes who was super friendly to our son. Our butler, Niya was a first class host, being very responsive on WhatsApp and trying to get us booked on the activities we wanted to enjoy. He made stuff a breeze. The kids programming was excellent, there was plenty for us to do and very easy to drop the kids off at camp if we wanted some time off. Both kids made some great friends during the trip that really made it special.

Just wanted to give a shoutout to exceptional service provided by Yakitori here. Alex was attentive and friendly, making our dining experience truly enjoyable. The mocktail Chanaka made was not only beautifully crafted but also tasted fantastic. Thanksfor such a wonderful experience!

We just got back from our second stay at Alila Kothaifaru Maldives (our first was last May), and honestly—it felt like coming home. We’ve been dreaming about this place since we left last year, and it somehow managed to be even better the second time around. From the start, the whole team made us feel so welcomed—like old friends coming back to visit. They remembered our preferences, were incredibly attentive to all our requests, and went out of their way to make everything feel personalized and easy. The food and drinks were absolutely amazing—fresh, flavorful, and always beautifully presented. And the sundowner experience? Pure magic. We still smile every time we think about it. One of the highlights this time was the massage at the spa—we walked out feeling like a million bucks. The masseuses are extremely professional and clearly masters of their craft. We felt totally relaxed and refreshed afterward. Another unique and thoughtful touch was the back-of-house tour they offer in the staff quarters. Not all resorts are willing to show that side of things, and it really gave us a deeper appreciation for the people who work so hard to make each guest’s experience so special. It was eye-opening and meaningful to see where the team lives and how the island operates behind the scenes. We even got invited to their futsal competition, which was such a fun and unexpected experience! Big thanks to Mr. Thomas, the GM, whose leadership really shines through. You can tell he believes in letting the team grow and succeed in their own authentic way. We’re especially grateful to Halu, Dante, and Bilhy for their kindness and attention. Sandip, the bartender, was always on point with great drinks and a warm smile. And Kavi, the DJ, nailed the vibe every night—he’s incredibly talented and even remembered our favorite songs! Huge shoutout to the wonderful concierge team—Niya and Azim—for always being so polite and thoughtful, and to the amazing restaurant and bar team: Cobra, Selli, Agnes, Ayu, Joana, Yaseer, Zayan, and so many others who made us feel truly pampered. Maldivian hospitality is already something special, but Alila takes it to the next level. There’s such a genuine warmth and sincerity here—from every staff member to the overall management. It really feels like we’ve found our home away from home, and we can’t wait to come back again soon.

What a wonderful experience at Alila Maldives. The pristine beaches, spacious villas with beautiful decor, the amazing choice of food & cocktails, boat trips to see 100’s of dolphins, relaxed atmosphere with exceptional staff all made our 7 nights dream holiday come true. Our favourite spot was lunch & dinner at Yakatori with outstanding service every time from Arya, Chanaka & Alex. All the staff at Alila work really hard but the ones who helped our trip to be so enjoyable with their endless & intuitive warmth of service were the guys at Yakatori & Sandeep & Uput at the pool, beach & bar. Nothing was too much trouble for Sandeep & Uput & we never had to wait long for anything. Our amazing house manager Sull also worked tirelessly to ensure our whole trip went smoothly. Thank you 5 star Sull! Their positivity is infectious……..Thank you team Alila.

Wonderful stay at Alila Maldives property! The service was outstanding, and the property is truly stunningly beautiful. It never felt crowded, and I loved the personal touch that each staff member provided. The staff remembered your name and even what drinks you like. One of the best resort stays I have ever had. We stayed for 6 nights and were not ready to leave. We added the all-inclusive packages. I'm not sure if it saved money at the end of the day, but it was nice not having to think about your bill or if you should get another drink or not! My only minor suggestions to make it EVEN better would be: have a buggy that circles the island providing rides. (Sometimes our wait for our host was slightly long.) Have a dedicated server at the pool. The Mirus bar staff was outstanding (special thanks to Sandip!). However, it would have been a nice touch to have someone coming by more frequently to ask if we needed anything. With that being said (for future guests), it's not a long walk from the pool to the bar. And once you order a drink, the staff was very attentive. I would not hesitate to recommend Alila Maldives!