NH Collection Maldives Havodda Resort

The island is beautiful—neither too small nor too big. The water is crystal clear, and the sand is almost pure white. When trash or sargassum appeared, it was promptly cleaned up. The food at breakfast and dinner offered plenty of variety, so we never got bored. The lunch menu was also adequate for room service, and you could order pizza or burgers at lunchtime or visit the buffet. We went on an excursion to watch whales, which was fantastic. Props to the tour organizers! We also used the kids' club, where the staff were friendly and engaging with the children. Babysitting services were available for approximately $35 per hour per child. We stayed in a sunrise villa with a pool, which was spacious enough for a family of four. The villa was cleaned thoroughly every day, so kudos to the housekeeping staff. The AC worked well, allowing us to sleep comfortably in a cool 20°C, even when it was 30°C outside. Lastly, the staff spoke good English and were very friendly, which made our stay enjoyable. There's also a clinic on the island stocked with plenty of medications, should you need anything.

On Booking.com, it was advertised that stays of four or more nights would include complimentary flights. However, after booking, we discovered that we had to pay for them separately, which cost around $1,300 for a family of four. We opted for the half-board plan, but none of the drinks were included, which led to high extra costs. For example, a simple apple juice was $12, a cappuccino was $15, and a Coca-Cola Light was $12 (with tax and tips included). This adds up quickly if you want drinks with your dinner. Perhaps drinks are included with the full-board plan, but I’m not sure. No branded bottled water was offered. Although their own water seemed clean, it had a slightly odd taste. Lastly, the gym was outdated and deteriorating. Experienced lifters might find creative ways to work out, but beginners would likely struggle due to the limited equipment, which appeared to be over eight years old. There was also a large football court in the middle of the island, but it was in poor condition.

Alles war einfach magisch, das Meer ist klar, die Insel ist ruhig und das Personal war fantastisch!

I like the atmosphere it’s total family setting . You feel like you are a family member not a guest they do care about you and even if you didn’t like anything in the puffet they make sth you like to eat . I would thank everyone starting from sharu in the reception it’s per Superman and to Michel in the dine in Resturant and Ali and all the cheifs and chiefs manager for providing excellent service to us and the doctor in the clinic when my sister got sick they took care and we enjoyed the beach and snorkeling experience . I am planning to come back soo. With my kids RAUDA ALDAHEIRI

Nothing I would suggest if they start more activities such horse riding and water slides it will be awesome

This is an amazing holiday destination with a wide range of excellent facilities and some wonderful staff who work very hard to ensure that you have a truly memorable stay. The staff can't do enough for you and make you feel really special. We stayed a week and really wanted to stay longer because there were some excursions and activities that we didn't have enough time to do. Check out the full list of excursions and activities on offer as there are a surprising number and you need to arrange them carefully so that you don't miss out on some of your favourite activities. Alternatively you can simply relax on your deck, on the beach or in the bar and pool area. The food in the restaurant is first class and there is a huge variety with a constantly-changing menu.

There was some litter floating in the water that could have been cleaned up more efficiently.