Fushifaru Maldives

We had such a lovely stay at Fushifaru! The island is small, but that’s actually what we loved about it. It never felt crowded, and it was so relaxing just walking around and enjoying the beautiful surroundings. All the staff were very friendly and always greeted us with a smile. A special mention to our host, Rafu, who really made our stay even better. He was always helpful, responsive, and happy to assist with whatever we needed. We also booked a private snorkeling tour and were lucky to have Bassam and Nizam as our captain and instructor. They took great care of us in the water and did a fantastic job spotting so many sea creatures, including dolphins, manta rays, turtles and nurse sharks. It was such a fun and memorable experience! Overall, we really enjoyed our time at Fushifaru. It’s a beautiful, peaceful island with wonderful staff, and we would definitely love to come back again. Highly recommended!

Liked: This was our second time returning to Fushifaru, and that alone says everything. We loved it so much the first time that we didn’t want to change a single thing. Coming back felt less like a vacation and more like returning home. From the very beginning, everyone went out of their way to surprise us in the most thoughtful ways. The island itself offers something increasingly rare: true privacy. It’s intimate, calm, and beautifully balanced, giving you the feeling that time slows down the moment you arrive. The food is absolutely phenomenal. The live stations are a highlight, not just because of the quality, but because of the people behind them. Interacting with the chefs, especially Shayan, added an extra layer of authenticity and joy to the entire experience. And then there is Jen. Simply wonderful. Attentive, kind, incredibly efficient, and always one step ahead. She has that rare ability to make everything feel effortless, no matter the request. Fushifaru It’s a feeling.

From start to finish, everything was perfect. The beaches and the sea are breathtaking. The water villas are amazing and the food is of very high quality. As for the staff, they are lovely. I recommend it unreservedly.

Liked: Friendliest and most helpful staff catering after your every wish.

Disliked: Not a single thing.

Liked: We absolutely loved our stay at Fushifaru Maldives. The island is small and very easy to get around — no need to worry about bicycles or long distances. Despite its size, everything is perfectly designed to ensure maximum privacy. The food was outstanding — truly delicious and high quality. Our stay was made even better thanks to our amazing host, Jen — thank you for taking such great care of us. Our family stayed in two villas: a Water Villa and a Sunset Villa, and it was the best decision. The Water Villas have a nicer lagoon bottom but can be windy, so we enjoyed sunbathing at the Sunset Villa, where it’s less windy and there is a beautiful house reef. Highly recommended!

Liked: Small resort, doesn't give an industrial vibe compared to some bigger ones, which is good. - The beach is also nice, with relatively few seawalls - Both the water villas and the beach villas are very nice

Disliked: Arrival/Departure, mostly: - Lack of communication prior to arrival regarding the airport arrival process and seaplane scheduling - For the departure, we were assigned a seaplane that was scheduled too close to the departure time of our international flight; we could have missed it if there had been any more delays due to the wind. This caused us unnecessary stress

Liked: From the moment we set foot in Malé airport to the moment we took off, everything was perfect. The island is small but it never seemed crowded. The beaches were not huge but very nice and the water perfect. The water villa was of a good size and super comfortable. It was cleaned twice a day and water, coffee and tea were regularly re-stocked. The staff were all wonderful. A particular shout out to Luke our waiter and Tina our host. The food in the buffet restaurant was generally very good and the menu changed daily, so it didn't get boring. There are many activities on offer so you won't be bored. Basic water sports equipment (e.g. snorkeling gear, tennis racquets) is provided free of charge. The one excursion we did (manta snorkeling) was well organised. Note, however, that a lot of the coral on the house reef had been bleached and is only starting to grow back, so although you can see marine life, it's probably not as abundant as it could be. There's a little shop by the reception which provides souvenirs and sun creams.

Disliked: Not really something we didn't like, merely a suggestion: as already indicated to the staff, it would be nice to a have a Maldivian cuisine corner at the buffet restaurant each night.

nice place - more authentic place than most