W Maldives

Hotel, in General, is good and we have enjoyed our time there, but since W Hotel is known of its food quality, and it's happy and partying atmosphere, I expected the same from W Maldives, but it was such a very calm island, nothing to do in the resort as they depend on their water sports activities only. Food quality in the restaurants was not satisfactory except the grilled fish we had in Fire Restaurant. Their staff are exceptional and try to meet customer needs especially Chunky, as he managed to create an outdoor cinema when I asked him for the same.

worst service staffs ever!! rude and arrogant! dive center is a JOKE!! not informative at all and seems like lazy to entertain enquiries. been to more than 10 resorts in maldives, this one considered the worst! worst services, smallest island, not worth paying for this type of service.

Booked it for my parents' anniversary. Told them via email and they did take note of that and made my parents very happy.

From the begining the greeting was beuatiful, the staff are veeeeery friendly and carring. I had the Beach Oasis with a private pool, it was spectacular. Very clean facilities, with amazing views all over the island. The sunset was breathtaking. One thing I didn't like was that the prices of everything was around 300% more than any other place outside of Maldive.

I stayed in Ocean Oasis Villa which was so great with endless ocean view and I can directly get to the sea from my villa and do snorkeling whenever I want. The villa got a spacious deck with shower for you to rinse after back from the sea, it also got a pool, two beach chairs and a large round sofa that allow you to enjoy the sea view, the sun and stars. Outside the villa I could also do free snorkeling from the beach. The staff are very nice and suggested me the most beautiful reef area. Diving, speed boat snorkeling and other water activities are provided with fees apply. I love both the diving and speedboat snorkeling with nice instructors guiding me. I end my trip with SPA on the last day to relax myself after days of fun and reef activities. Comfortable full body massage with facial mask recharged me. All the staff there are great and they only give 'VIP' service to guests. It starts from when I get off the plane at Male. Staff is already there waiting for me at Male Airport arrival gate, take my luggages and take me to check in for the sea plane. When the seaplane landed on the water at the W resort, I got a super welcome which I've never expected. 6 staffs standing at two sides welcome me and 2 staffs in the middle welcome me with cool towels and nice pineapple mocktail to chilled me out. I felt like I were a superstar at that time. After the BIG welcome, I was taken for a short trip around the island in a little car. Staff explain everything in the island to me, then drove me to my villa. He even explain everything in my villa including function of each button... Really in detail. =D Everything was excellent in the resort, except the good was not good enough and staff are not knowledgable with the wine they got.

Amazing view and snorkelling, good service, facilities and room condition.

superb. but the food was quite expensive.

It was amazing I must say. I would recommend anyone to go, if you're looking for a place for your honeymoon or a family trip, W retreat & Spa is the place you're looking for. The food there was amazing? Fresh, great quality and most importantly, there are a wide variety of food for you to choose from. The staffs were very friendly and always welcoming, they made me feel like I was a part of their family on the hotel. They were willing to do whatever it takes for us to feel comfortable and enjoy our stay. While I was there, the aircon in my room wasn't working as well as it should, I informed the counter and they immediately sent for a staff to fix it. He took the entire day and night to fix it, making sure I was happy and comfortable with the result. I was really impressed by this incident. Lastly, the hotel is filled with activities for you to choose from. I love this quality the most as I am an active person, and this is one of the best places I would recommend for anyone to go.

Room is great though the resort/island is a bit small. Food and sport activities are expensives, anythink we spent there plus 18%. Hotel staff are general friendly, especially those working in restaurants/bar, but those working in airport counter are very disppointed. On our way back, we took a late night flight home and have half day left when arrived in airport, the hotel staff force us to hire a tour guide, he said since we asked about how to take ferry in W so the staff have booked a tour guide for us. When we inquire where is the lockets for us to store our luggage, he said can keep with him then he charged us USD5 per piece of luggage. Very dispointed that a hotel like W would allow their airport staff to do such things. It ruin all our good impression of the hotel at the last minute.