Thulhagiri Island Resort

zakarya moumene

The island is beautiful, well kept with lots of greenery and the bungalows are really charming and cozy. The staff we dealt with was very friendly and professional. The only downside is the transfer: at $55 per person per way for a 15-minute boat ride, the wait at the airport can be surprisingly long depending on your arrival time (2 hour wait in our case), which is disappointing given the price. While we really enjoyed our stay, we were glad to have spent most of our holiday on local islands, which are even more beautiful, far more authentic, and full of character.

Evelyn Fuchs

A truly perfect Christmas dinner! A beautiful atmosphere with so many lovely details that immediately created a festive and warm ambiance. The food was absolutely fantastic – every course was a delight. A special mention goes to the attentive and welcoming staff, who left nothing to be desired. We truly enjoyed the evening and would like to sincerely thank everyone for the many hours of work that went into creating this wonderful experience. Thank you for an unforgettable evening!

Humera Imran

I recently stayed at Thulhagari Resort in the Maldives, and while it had some great aspects, it fell short of my expectations for a 5-star resort. The food was truly exceptional - every meal was a delight, and I was impressed by the variety and quality. The staff, particularly the reception team, were friendly and welcoming, making our stay more enjoyable. However, there were some significant drawbacks. The beds were surprisingly hard and uncomfortable, and the air conditioning unit in our room seemed old. We were also disappointed to find that there were no Muslim showers available in the bathroom, which would have been a welcome amenity. Furthermore, the bathroom lacked basic amenities like toothbrushes, toothpaste. The location of our room, in the garden, was picturesque but had its downsides. The beachside area was poorly lit at night, making it difficult to navigate, and the path to the beach was dark and overgrown with trees. To make matters worse, we had a frustrating experience with the resort's transportation. We were made to wait at the airport for an hour, and then we had to leave the hotel early without breakfast to catch our speedboat. The transfer to the airport from Thulhagari was short (only 15 minutes), but the charges were steep. Overall, while Thulhagari has its strengths, it needs to work on some key areas to live up to its 5-star rating.

Cristina Senoner

We stayed for one week in Thulhagiri in November. It was our very first time in the Maldives and we found it simply stunning! The island is very exclusive as small and you can cirle it within 7 minutes. We choose a beach bungalow and had the chance to basically have a private beach with privacy right in front of our bungalow. The first room they assigned was right in front of the pool and we wished to be more aside and informed the reception which immediately provided us with a different room and let us choose which one and also offered a free upgrade on a Premium Water Villa (which we did not accept) and it was very kind of them to make us happy. The barefoot concept makes the stay very relaxing and recharging as we wished to stay more and do not wear shoes any more! The food was very good, there is a large asiatic choice and there is something for everyone’s taste. So is breakfast, very varied and there is almost everything, including fresh omlette or any type of eggs live cooked. We chose the all inclusive formula and also enjoyed the cocktails which were very good. The kindness of the waiters from the beach bar was really execeptional. The waiters in the restaurant are a bit “cold” and often just kind with people they get tips from. You could really see the difference and this was a pity but it did not disturb us directly. It is very close to the Male airport so perfect for those who doesn’t want to choose a resort which is too far away. The coral reef around the island is not exceptional but there is a local turtle that if you are lucky you can spot and also sharkies that come very close to the beach. The reef is a bit damaged but this is people’s fault. People do not respect the reef and just walk onto it. The resort offers a few excursions such as a dolphin cruise, snorkeling a couple of times a week, night fishing, Malé tour, local village tour, diving options, water sports and maybe other options I surely forgot to mention. We chose snorkeling multiple times a week in a reef that is 20/30 mins away. There it was really good! We saw turtles, sharks and lots of fishes and stayed out for about 2 hours. It would be cool if they would organise different reef snorkeling within a week and not always in the same place, maybe as a suggestion :) We also had a massage at the spa which was really good (hot stone massage) with a stunning view. I would return in any case as it has been a dream holiday for us!

Martin Pinter

Very nice water bungalows. The staff are kind and welcoming. It’s a peaceful little island, the restaurant is great and the cocktails are excellent as well. The wellness area is very professional too!