Meeru Maldives Resort Island

I was very impressed with Meeru Maldives and for context I have been to Kuredu island in the Maldives and have been to all sorts of places like Bora Bora Intercontinental Thalasso Spa, multiple sandals resorts in the Caribbean but also places like Aiya Napa, Greek islands and Italy. I’d like to first mention how wonderful the staff are here, they’re all so friendly and welcoming. I’d like to make a special mention to 3 staff in particular: Ali at the adults only buffet restaurant, he would ask me what I was doing today and then check how it went the next morning, remembering what I had told him, not only did he have a great personality but he also was a great chef! He makes the best pasta there and I was gutted on my last lunch that he wasn’t there to make me one final one. Itaffh was also a very attentive waiter, as you get assigned one for the week, he was prompt and I’m not much of a talker when there’s food on my plate but I could always see him chatting to other guests about trips they were going on. Lastly, Asri, he welcomed me every breakfast, lunch and dinner with a big smile and asked me how I was. They all go out their way to make you feel happy there. The food was very good with a wide variety of different meats every night, I think they always had one of all the meats and then two fish dishes, so plenty to choose from, the buffet changed each night with a different theme so you never got bored. I upgraded from full board to all inclusive plus(AIP) for The last three nights to get the A La Carte restaurants for free and also the kayaking, paddle tennis and golf. The Wok, Vilu and A Mare (Italian) restaurants were all delicious, sometimes you go to hotels and the A La Carte food is just put out as leftovers on the buffet but this isn’t the case here, it was very nice and there was plenty to choose from. Regarding drinks on the (AIP) there is a lot of cocktails you could choose from with no extra cost along with 2-3 wines of each colour, so there was certainly enough for 7 days. On our day of arrival we were given an upgrade for a night from the waterfront jacuzzi villa to the waterfront pool villa which was newly built and incredible, it had a walk in style wardrobe with a massive indoor/outdoor bathroom with a bath outside. The bed was huge and very comfortable. I never really thought I’d use a small pool when there’s such a great beach/sea right in front but it was a pleasant surprise and we didn’t want to leave that room, the pool was clean and relaxing, it also comes with a great view. Our waterfront jacuzzi villa was right on the beach and was on the best side of the island as there is a reef barrier about 100 meters out, which meant the sea was always calm and extremely warm! It never got above chest height in most places and you see loads of fish. Comparing it to Kuredu which is also an island owned by the same company, it had a nicer sea and more restaurant to choose from, with a bigger resort. However Kuredu was very nice too. I got to play football on their full size astro pitch as guests vs staff and it was great fun, they also get everyone to wear a kit, which was a really nice touch, I wish I could of taken mine home! The small golf course was good fun and I don’t think golf is appealing at all. Everything was really easy to book thru the app but reception were very attentive, if needed. They seem to treat their staff exceptionally well, with housing on the island and their own facilities, like a pool, gym, volley ball court and I think it shows with how happy they are with the guests too. There was a slight issue with one of the exterior panelling on our beach villa which I was not worried about and we didn’t even mention it but within the second day of being there they had sent out two maintenance men to fix it, which I was impressed with. I would and hopefully will go back in the future! Thanks you so much Meeru!