We have stayed at villa d'este in como, often rated best hotel in the world, which we agreed with until we came here! We left this morning having a spent a week of our honeymoon at the W, which exceeded all expectations despite them being pretty high having read all the amazing reviews on here. The natural habitat is out... More

If you are a fan of W, for sure you will like this one... Great place, great retreat (villa) full of gadgets and unique things you can find only in a W, great food (yummy... yummy...), great drinks, great pool and great talents (staff) always with a big smile on their face and ready to answer to any of your... More

Fantastic vacation. Arrived in Male airport, met by associate who promptly brought us to the W Hotel's seaplane lounge. Waited there with nice amenities (WiFi, cold drinks, food) about 45 minutes until one more guest arrived. Seaplane flight was about 35 minutes to W resort. First class treatment from the time we arrived until we reluctantly left. Stayed in a... More

I have never been so sad to leave an Island resort until i stayed at the W Retreat & Spa Maldives. It was the best birthday treat i ever had. The service was excellent and everyone seemed just so service oriented (and i don't mean just the managers....) Our beach oasis room was wonderful and quite private. When we checked... More

Our seaplane flight was delayed and we were all shuttled to the HulHule for a complimentary lunch. The lounge facilities at the Seaplane port were first class. They had WIFI and a good variety of snacks and drinks. The flight was full and we took a seat in the back to enable us to get amazing photos of atolls on... More

We arrived with the assistance of the airport representative, Nilu who was very attentive and out spoken. We waited at their lounge for few hours of course with fully equipped WiFI, snacks and beverage. Leaving on the MAT plane was the first time for us in Maldives. What's the different was bigger window for photo taking. However it depend on... More

Going to start with negative things first: 1. Be prepared to wait THREE HOURS at the Male airport for the seaplane as the hotel wants the plane to be full and will wait for other guests to arrive. Horrible start after having flown all the way to Male. 2. Service: A few staff are friendly and helpful but most are... More

So, I'm still here, we have a week left but I thought I'd deliver a half-time review. 5 stars awarded, the hard work's been done, that all important first impression has been made, don't let me down. Sitting on a tiny Island seems to give you more time than usual to do the things in life you rarely get round... More

This was our first trip to the Maldives. It was a dreamy experience - gazing at the ocean, snorkeling in the tropical “fish tank” beneath our over-water villa, moon-bathing on the circular daybed on starry nights (we saw meteor too)… the only regret is leaving. The resort is beautiful and serene, to say the least. The surrounding is so peaceful... More