Radisson Blu Resort Maldives

Maldives, Indian Ocean

Virgin rating

Crusoe
Alifaan
Raha
Mahurab
Kabuki
Kabuki
Kabuki
Eats & Beats
Eats & Beats
Beach Villa
Beach Villa
Beach Villa
Beach Villa
Overwater Villa
Overwater Villa
Overwater Villa
Overwater Villa
Overwater Villa
Overwater Villa
Overwater Villa - Sunset View
Overwater Villa - Sunset View
Overwater Villa - Sunset View
Crusoe
Alifaan
Raha
Mahurab
Kabuki
Kabuki
Kabuki
Eats & Beats
Eats & Beats
Beach Villa
Beach Villa
Beach Villa
Beach Villa
Overwater Villa
Overwater Villa
Overwater Villa
Overwater Villa
Overwater Villa
Overwater Villa
Overwater Villa - Sunset View
Overwater Villa - Sunset View
Overwater Villa - Sunset View

The hotel

This tropical paradise is a haven of tranquillity with beautiful, white sandy beaches and a wealth of amenities - the perfect ingredients for idyllic island living. As you would expect, there are water sports in abundance, as well as plenty of land sports, including tennis and volleyball. Beach and overwater villas are furnished with contemporary touches and come well-equipped with the latest amenities, and private pools with uninterrupted views of the Indian Ocean. If you feel in need of pampering — after all, you are on holiday — head for the hotel’s spa, set across a bridge on Crusoe’s Island. Indulge in the latest massage and beauty treatments, feeling refreshed and ready to face the world again. With so many activities on offer, you’re sure to build up an appetite, but with a choice of excellent restaurants to tempt you, there’s no worries on that front! Get your day off to a great start at Raha, serving a hearty breakfast buffet with a slice of paradise views. There’s also light bites and signature serves at Eats & Beats and the freshest of seafood at Alifaan.

Amenities

  • Snorkelling
  • Yoga
  • Honeymoon
  • Bar
  • Evening Entertainment
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Games Room
  • Internet Access
  • Restaurant
  • Spa
  • Beachfront location

Where is it

Located on the southern part of Maldives’ South Ari Atoll, Huruelhi island. Transfer time from Malé International Airport: 30 minutes by seaplane (remember to pack light for the seaplane transfer as luggage allowance is 25kg plus 5kg hand luggage, per person).

Hotel information

128 contemporary Beach or Overwater Villas, all featuring private pools, open-plan living areas, mini-bar,  tea/coffee-making facilities, spacious bathrooms with standalone tubs and rain showers. Beach Villas enjoy direct access to the beach, with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults. 

Board basis options

Half Board option: includes buffet breakfast and dinner at Raha. Three-course meal from a la carte menu for dinner at Eats & Beats. Meal credit of US $65++ per adult per night for dinner at Alifaan and Kabuki*. House bottled water during meal times.

Full Board option: includes buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner at Raha. Three-course meal from a la carte menu for lunch at Eats & Beats and Crusoe’s*. Three-course meal from a la carte menu for dinner at Eats & Beats. Meal credit of US $65++ per adult per night for dinner at Alifaan and Kabuki*. House bottled water during meal times.

All Inclusive option: includes buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner at Raha. Three-course meal from a la carte menu for lunch at Eats & Beats and Crusoe’s*. Three-course meal from a la carte menu for dinner at Eats & Beats. Meal credit of US $65++ per adult per night for dinner at Alifaan and Kabuki*. House bottled water during meal times. Unlimited, selected brand alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages from 11:00am-11:00pm. In-villa mini-bar (fully replenished once daily, with snacks and soft drinks). Alcoholic beverages are not included in the mini-bar.

*Credits are not applicable for Lobster BBQ, private dinner, The Lab dinner and other special occasions.

Premium All Inclusive option: includes buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner at Raha. Three-course meal from a la carte menu for lunch at Eats & Beats and Crusoe’s. Three-course meal from a la carte menu for dinner at Eats & Beats. Dinner at Alifaan and Kabuki. Premium All Inclusive beverages from 11:00am-11:00pm. In-villa mini-bar (fully replenished once daily, with alcohol). Ice cream at Eats & Beats. Mimosa breakfast at Raha. Lagoon wine tasting. The Lab wine cellar tasting. Speciality beachside dining theme. One-time dolphin cruise excursion.

Please note: all meal packages are excluding a 10% service charge.

Room upgrades

Choice of two and three bedroom beach villas, sleeping maximum 7 adults.

Two Bedroom Family Beach Villas have two private bedrooms each with 2 king-size beds, a living area and direct access to the outdoor deck and pool. Sleeping maximum 4 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.

Overwater Pool Villas have a private outdoor deck, an overwater hammock, and direct access to the ocean, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Overwater Villa – Sunset View have a private outdoor deck, an overwater hammock, and direct access to the ocean, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

  • Booking Bonus: Book by 30 Sep '24 to receive up to 50% off the accommodation cost when booking Bed and Breakfast plus receive a complimentary board basis upgrade from Bed and Breakfast to Half Board or from Half Board to Classic All Inclusive for travel between 13 Jun '24 - 30 Mar -'26 Terms and conditions apply. Any applicable offers have been calculated into the prices shown. Offers may not be combinable. Blackout dates apply. 

Raha (casual all-day dining restaurant). Alifaan (Mediterranean dishes and seafood). Eats & Beats (club–inspired bar). Crusoe’s (Robinson Crusoe themed bar serving Tapas style dishes and creative cocktails). Kabuki (theatrical Japanese dining experience). Mahurab (overwater wine and cigar bar). The Lab (wine cellar dining).

Hosted cocktails, beach BBQs, and movie nights under the stars at Crusoe’s Island.

Crusoe’s Island (islet featuring Crusoe’s pool bar, an overwater Blu SPA with a beauty salon and a yoga pavilion. Fitness centre. Complimentary non-motorised water sports including snorkelling equipment, kayaks, paddleboard and catamaran. Diving and water sports centre. Kids’ club. Games room with pool table, Playstation and board games. Sports Court. Beach volleyball.

Babysitting service*.

* Denotes local charge.

Dress code: in the evening a smart casual dress code is expected in all the restaurants.

Please note: to ensure our customer's safety, we are unable to offer over water accommodation to children under the age of 12. 

Rating summary

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Traveller rating

  • Excellent (1566)
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  • Average (41)
  • Poor (34)
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Image of the Tripadvisor rating WORST PLACE EVER

Sep 11, 2024 Sherry M

I am writing the worst experience ever in my life , we booked in this resort for our Honeymoon and no one from the reservation team Contacted us in regards to our transportation to and from the resort , we contacted them and there was no reply, we arrived at the airport and luckily we saw the representer for the resort in the airport waiting for… Read more
I am writing the worst experience ever in my life , we booked in this resort for our Honeymoon and no one from the reservation team Contacted us in regards to our transportation to and from the resort , we contacted them and there was no reply, we arrived at the airport and luckily we saw the representer for the resort in the airport waiting for someone else , and we spoke to him and then we found that the only way to go the resort is by the seaplane , they made us pay 200$ for our weight and the flight itself was 1000$ ONEWAY . The food in the restaurant was not bad but as shown in the picture I will post these flies are on all the food and it goes in the juice as well. The servers wanted always to show you that they are only eating Halal food which is ok understandable but why are you also offering food containing pork so we felt there is a huge discrimination and Racism in the place as they always mention this is halal and this is haram and you should not eat haram food 😒 We informed them that we are coming as honeymooners , They did not believe our words to them so they asked us to show them our marriage certificate which no other country Did to us . Finally at the day of Our CHECKOUT at 9am me and my husband were surprised that the Housekeepers opened the door of our Villa without knocking AND WE ARE STILL INSIDE AND WE DID NOT CHECKOUT. This is the worst place everything is overpriced , otherwise you have at least extra 4000$ you can just spend inside the resort without feeling guilty about it. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Calm, Relaxing and enjoyable with loads of activities to do.

Sep 9, 2024 Azmaeen R

The staff all around the hotel are very friendly and the food is really good as well. Our island host Charan assisted us with making restaurant and water sports reservations easily. Highly recommended for family visits and staying at the overwater villa.
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Sep 5, 2024 Brianna H

Can’t fault our stay. Musthafa and Chamarla went above and beyond. All the staff are very lovely and went out of their way to get to know us and ensure we were always having a great time. Buffet breakfast was exceptional, rest of the food was abit average. But no complaints.
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Sep 4, 2024 Angela X

Excellent vacation experience! Recommend the SPA especially. They have unique coffee scrub. Also, the staff are really really friendly and try to help you anytime. Food is also good, also got Chinese cook to provide authentic Chinese cuisine.
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Sep 3, 2024 josh k

Stunning place, Great location, White beaches, Staff very polite and care to any needs/requests you have. Water villa was stunning and cleaned to a high standard daily. Pool was at a nice temperature perfect to cool down in but not so cold you didn’t want to get in. We also swam at night and it was just right, only down fall to the Villa was the… Read more
Stunning place, Great location, White beaches, Staff very polite and care to any needs/requests you have. Water villa was stunning and cleaned to a high standard daily. Pool was at a nice temperature perfect to cool down in but not so cold you didn’t want to get in. We also swam at night and it was just right, only down fall to the Villa was the current in the sea, it’s impossible to swim in ,very dangerous in fact. Unlike other islands in the Maldives where you have a reef around the island so the water is calm and very little current this island is just open water so the water is very choppy. The water on the beaches across the island is calmer and great to swim in but water surrounding the island and villas is unsafe. Food overpriced for the Quality/ Amount of food you get. Limited Entertainment on the night. For example, a bottle of pinot Grigio wine that would cost £7 in the UK, would cost you 75 dollars (which is the cheapest wine listed) so roughly £60/£65 , A margarita pizza is 40 dollars. So yes, very expensive and the quality doesn’t really justify it. The all inclusive package doesn’t really make much sense as it’s 500++ euros roughly per night per person to upgrade but does not include all drinks on the menu and only a 65 dollar discount on your food bill, (typically your food bill is 250 dollars per night.) Resort needs to consider a better all inclusive package that reflects quality of food service. Our total bill on checkout was 2,400 USD, Thats with only dinner as we didn’t eat lunch and had maximum two drinks daily. There is also a none optional service charge and tax added on to every bill. The Restaurants have a limited menu and all feel like they serve similar food. Our host, Oybek on the other hand was brilliant, there for you at every hour of the day ready to assist, lovely and caring. Even playing a massive part in helping me propose to my girlfriend so a massive thank-you to him! All in all a Luxurious Holiday with stunning views and extensive service from the staff. Location -10/10 Views- 10/10 Water Villa - 9/10 Service- 10/10 Food/Drinks - 6/10 Entertainment- 6/10 Read less