Constance Moofushi All Inclusive Hotel

Arriving in the Maldives the Constance moofushi representative was easily recognisable and guided us quickly through all aspects from obtaining seaplane boarding passes to the Constance shuttle. At the brand new modern seaplane terminal Constance has its own beautiful lounge where you are welcomed with a warm smile, cold drink and refreshing towel. Hotel check in is done right then and there. Being as OCD as I am, I asked the staff member about our departure. She simply responded :" You are now with Moofushi. You do not have to think or worry. Just enjoy your holiday and leave the thinking to us. We will guide you all the way from arrival to departure ". No truer words were spoken. The well organised seaplane transfer feels like the beginning of your adventure as you fly above the beautiful floating islands. Friendly staff greet you at the dock and yet again take control of everything. All personnel at the resort were extremely friendly, every single one. We were lucky enough to stay in number 78, a senior water villa. The layout was large and the space beautifully decorated. The cleaning staff was amazing and kept the mini bar stocked and the room clean. Small touches like a travel plug adapter showed how much effort was placed into creating a comfortable stress free experience. Just bear in mind that it is a kilometer walk to the restaurant as this is the furthest villa, but we absolutely enjoyed it. It made the villa feel very private. There buffet restaurant, Manta, had a different food theme each night. A wide variety of absolutely delicious fresh food catered to everyone's palates. Fresh fish and fruit formed part of every meal. We felt the food at Manta was of such a high quality, we did not feel the need to dine at Alizee, the more fancy restaurant. The all inclusive drink selection was excellent and we never felt that we were missing out. At this point I have to say a special thank you to Priyantha, the pastry chef at Manta. He was the first friendly face I encountered and when I mentioned that my partner had a gluten allergy he immediately took charge. He insisted we find him at every meal so that he could guide us through the options. Although the food is clearly marked for allergens and there was a large variety of gluten free options at the buffet, Priyantha insisted that we just need to tell him what we want to eat and he will prepare it fresh and separately, as he is afraid of cross contamination. He even went as far as baking gluten free desserts and breakfast crepes just for us. Along with his delicious food and exemplary service, his positive attitude and friendly chats made every meal feel special. Although Moofushi is the largest Maldivian resort we have been to, it never felt overcrowded. It has something to do for everyone. If you want to have water adventures like snorkelling or windsurfing or you could just chill by the Totem bar next to the swimming pool sipping on cocktails. For the rainy days they have table tennis, life sized chess, snooker and a well stocked library. If you want a party or just relaxing with a night cap, there is a bar for you. Totem bar caters for the relaxed crowd whilst Manta bar is for the more energetic night owls. The only negative, though through no fault of the resort, is the house reef which has been damaged by coral bleaching. Although the resident Marine biologist is trying their utmost to restore the coral it is a slow process and the amount of fish is not as many as we expected. This is a generalised problem within the Maldives. So snorkelling excursions are a must and it is an added paid extra that needs to be budgeted for. Ultimately it was a truelly memorable experience highlighted by excellent friendly service and delicious food.