Kudafushi Resort & Spa

We had such a lovely stay at Kudafushi Resort & Spa. We stayed in an overwater villa, and the room was very spacious, clean, and comfortable. What I loved most was how peaceful the whole resort felt. We stayed when the resort was fully booked, but it never felt crowded at all. There’s also plenty to do here, especially if you love water activities. If you’re into diving, this is definitely a great place for you, and if you’ve never tried it before, they also have diving classes you can join. There are snorkeling activities too, and they offer an excursion to a nearby local island, which is a really nice way to experience a little more of the local side of the Maldives. Another thing I loved was how much marine life you could see without even going on an excursion. During the day and even at night, just walking around the reception area or staying in an overwater villa, you have a good chance of spotting parrotfish, needlefish, eagle rays, and so many other fish swimming around. We had the all-inclusive package and really enjoyed the food. The menu at De’ North changes, so even after several days we never got bored. The pasta station is there every night though, and once you try it, you’ll understand why. It was so good. We also had dinner at Olive Me, the Italian restaurant, and the food there was amazing too. The service was definitely one of the highlights of our stay. Everyone was friendly, professional, and genuinely helpful, from management to every team member we met. A special thank you to Samir (FOM), Aanis and Munmy (Front Office), Anoof, Aiham, Aadhil and Samey (Juju Bar), Rishmaah and Lost (IVD), Faidh (HR), Abaan (Leisure House), Salvatore and Tommy (Housekeeping), and Lis, Riska & the pasta chef from De’ North — sorry I forgot his name. Thank you for taking such good care of us and making the stay even more enjoyable. Would happily come back again :)

Thank you Niko for your wonderful service! We enjoyed a lot. I think from the food buffet, we loved that night with Lebanese theme.

We stayed at Kudafushi in October and had a fantastic experience. The island is small and easy to walk around. The staff truly made the stay special. Everyone was incredibly kind and attentive, especially the restaurant teams, Juju Bar staff, housekeeping, and the leisure centre team. Food was delicious and varied, with a great buffet and two additional restaurants with set menus included in the all inclusive package (reservation required). Food was especially great at the main buffet (always had some kind of pasta, different grilled meat options, rice, chips/pizza/burgers etc.) Snorkeling was excellent with a beautiful reef, and the spa was fabulous. The stay also includes a good range of activities such as paddle boarding, kayaking, diving, and yoga, which was a great bonus. We had a couple of rainy days during our stay and a range of additional activities at the leisure centre were offered asap. Lounge access was provided while waiting for transfer, and we were kindly upgraded to a seaplane transfer, which was a lovely experience. Any algae on the water villa stairs was cleaned promptly upon request. Overall, Kudafushi exceeded our expectations. For the Maldives, we felt the price was very good for what is offered, and the value for money was excellent. We would happily return.

I spent 1 full month at Kudafushi during a time I was going through significant physical and mental challenges (a back injury, plus severe burnout following 3 years serving in Ukraine). Kudafushi was truly heaven on Earth. Because of my time there, I am already seeking to return to the Maldives for another month in 2026, and hope to make this an annual ritual. My time at Kudafushi was that enriching, peaceful, and serene. I have traveled to 89 countries and done foreign government work in 16. There is no place in the world (or that I have been, at least) like the Maldives, and Kudafushi amplifies its magic. Each evening I would wade in the ocean as the sunset went down, being able to see horizon-to-horizon (how many places on Earth can one still do this?), seeing impossibly huge clouds slowly float by as if in their own world. Before going to sleep, I would sit out on the deck of the overwater villa, looking up at the hundreds of stars in the sky, watching the reflection of the moon dance on the ocean waters lulling me to sleep. Perfection... Upon departing Kudafushi, I did have a billing issue, but through the incredible efforts of Kudafushi's Director of Sales & Marketing, Sahan Kannangara, the issue was resolved. Sahan spent nearly 2 months tracking and supporting my case with the agency I booked from (Trivago), who incorrectly double charged me on taxes. Sahan did not have to do this, as the double charge was not Kudafushi's fault, and I had already departed the resort. But Sahan cared. He wrote numerous emails to Trivago and other intermediaries, and constantly checked-in on me. Without Sahan, I would not have received my money back from Trivago. Even for a 5-star resort, this was truly exemplary, above and beyond professionalism and service. I am extremely grateful to Sahan and his team, and just know that if you visit Kudafushi, you will receive exceptional care.