Outrigger Maldives Maafushivaru Resort

Our stay at Outrigger Maldives was absolute paradise from start to finish – with a serious warning: bring clothes one size up for the journey home, because the food is exceptional and there is a lot of it! Every meal was a joy, and we genuinely looked forward to every bite. From the moment we arrived in the Maldives, the hotel staff took complete care of us. They handled our left luggage, checked us in, and on our return journey even escorted us right through to security. That level of seamless service set the tone for the entire stay – relaxed, polished, and completely stress-free. A huge thank you to our butler, Jinah, who was absolutely 10/10. He took care of everything with calm efficiency all our restaurant bookings, our sunset cruise, and any requests we had. Everything was organised perfectly and with a genuine smile. We especially loved Koto – both for a delicious à la carte dinner and for the Teppanyaki experience, which was fun, interactive, and full of flavour. The buffet at both breakfast and dinner was gargantuan, varied, and consistently high quality! You are truly spoiled for choice. We also enjoyed some snorkelling just off the beach and the sunset cruise, which was a magical way to experience the beauty of the Maldives. Our overwater villa (Room 220) was everything we dreamed of spacious, private, and beautifully designed, complete with a hot tub and uninterrupted views over the turquoise water. It really doesn’t get better than that. There is a lovely gentleman working by the pool named Shinaz . This man is so diligent and hardworking. He was constantly on the move, making sure everyone had what they needed and always took our drink orders with a smile. Towards the end of our stay, he already knew what we wanted and would simply bring them over – just brilliant. All the staff here work incredibly hard, and what really stood out is how they all know your name and genuinely want you to have a lovely time. A special mention to Joy, who was always smiling and full of warmth – she recommended several drinks for us to try and made every interaction such a pleasure. We also have to mention the wonderful gentleman at Koffee and Chill, Aminal – be careful, this man will fatten you up if you’re not careful! He kept our table stocked with an endless supply of desserts and ice creams – my husband was very happy indeed! The spa is small but perfectly formed – we had a lovely deep tissue massage. I also really enjoyed the sound healing class, which was a wonderful opportunity to just let go and relax. We would wholeheartedly recommend this resort to anyone visiting the Maldives – it truly exceeded all expectations. Thank you so much for making our honeymoon so special.