Sun Siyam Iru Fushi

A holiday to remember for all the best reasons. I don’t normally leave reviews but this resort and the staff were too good not to show my appreciation for. The most incredible resort you could possibly go to. From the moment you arrive you are in paradise. The teams organisation and hospitality is the best we’ve ever encountered and we’ve travelled all over the world. Every member of staff would always be polite and say hello when walking past you. Our butler Shahu was always on hand when we needed him and was quick to get anything booked and sorted that we required during our stay. He kept us updated with everything going on around the island and made sure we had everything we needed. Our room was one of the overwater horizon rooms and it was stunning. Would definitely recommend. Our housekeeper Prasath was so lovely and really accommodating, he made sure we had our mini bar stocked with all the things we liked and our room was always cleaned to a high standard. All the food we ate was incredible! We paid extra for the teppanyaki which was so worth it, the sushi made by the incredible chef was some of the best sushi we’ve ever had! My husband doesn’t like raw fish but even he would eat it and enjoyed it. We also paid extra for the lobster bbq which is a lovely touch and a great meal to enjoy on the beach. All the restaurants were amazing, special shoutout to the hospitality from the staff in the taste of India restaurant who were all so lovely and another waiter in the trio restaurant who said he normally works in the french restaurant (unfortunately cannot remember his name). There wasn’t a single member of staff in the whole resort who wasn’t welcoming and so lovely… it really is an amazing team they have. They also have a cream shop which is a lovely touch however they could be more generous with the ice cream scoops aha. The spa is absolutely stunning. The treatments are definitely on the pricer side however if you are all inclusive females get a free facial and all parties get $50 credit towards a treatment which really is a lovely touch and very much appreciated. I had Praveena do my first massage and it was truly the best massage I’ve ever received so much so I booked a second treatment and requested her again. As well as the credit towards treatments the spa also have daily offers on which is a really nice touch, I got a 90min massage upgraded to 120min for no extra cost. We also took part in waterskiing and wakeboarding. Unfortunately the larger water ski broke so my husband couldn’t learn but the instructor quickly recommended we tried wakeboarding instead so we gave that a go instead which was great fun. The food at the buffet was all a bit the same most days but that’s not a problem as you can eat at the snack bars for lunch- would recommend the adult only pool for lunch as they’re food was great and again the waiters there made great drinks. Also the sunset happy hour is a lovely touch and such a pretty surrounding. We really have no fault’s whatsoever with this resort and we really cannot wait to come and visit again. We did 11 nights but could definitely have stayed much longer. The only thing to be aware of when paying for additional items not included in your package is that there is a 10% service charge and a 17% tax added on top of the pricing.

Had 6 nights here with the family and was amazing Everything was perfect BUT….. Gopal really made our holiday complete, really amazing guy and made the best cocktails Can’t wait to come back xx

Our stay at Sun Siyam Iru Fushi was truly magical and will remain one of our most beautiful family memories. From the first moment we arrived, we felt surrounded by kindness, warmth, and genuine smiles. The island itself is breathtaking, but what makes this place truly special are the people.❤️ Every single member of the staff was wonderful – from the housekeeping team who took such great care of our villa, to the staff in the main restaurant and the other restaurants on the island. Everywhere we went we were greeted with warmth and kindness. You can truly feel the beautiful spirit of the Maldivian people.👏🏻😍 A very special and heartfelt thank you goes to Fayaz, our incredible butler. Every single day he patiently answered all our questions and helped us with absolutely everything we needed. He was always there with a smile, attentive, kind and incredibly professional. He made our stay effortless and even more enjoyable, and we are deeply grateful for everything he did for us.👏🏻🩵 One of the sweetest moments of our trip happened during a treasure hunt organized at the kids club. Our child was asked where you can find all the answers about the island. The correct answer was supposed to be “the reception”… but without hesitation he said: “Fayaz.” 😆That moment made us smile so much, and it perfectly shows how present and helpful he was for us throughout the entire stay. Thank you to everyone at Sun Siyam Iru Fushi for your kindness, care and hospitality. You made us feel at home in paradise.🌴👏🏻 We will definitely come back next year.🙏🏼🩵

We have all had a marvellous time and this Resort is easily 5 stars everything. From arrival in MLE you are met by their representative and swiftly checked in for the Seaplane transfer with all luggage and baby strollers weighed and taken. You are then transferred to the Seaplane Terminal which is modern and the lounge superb. Upon arrival to Iru Fushi you are greeted by the traditional Maldivian welcome and from that moment you know you’ve arrived at a Premium 5 Star resort. We have x2 Deluxe Beach Villas and the newly renovated Water Villa with Pool. The rooms are amazing and have all the usually quality amenities. The sizes are breathtaking as are views. You’ll immerse yourself so quickly and get into your stride. The rooms are maintained to a high standard with Khairul being deserving of huge praise for being an excellent brand ambassador and taking cat of everything we required including turndown nightly. The food and beverages are amazing and we opted for the Premium All Inclusive which included 24 hours drinks including over 17 wine selections and champagne and cocktails. Some of the nicest food we have enjoyed and the Taste of India and Bamboo are stand out places. The buffet is simply amazing with selections to cater for all dietary needs. You are definitely in Paradise and spread that you never feel busy and have ample time to chill and unwind. Management deserve special recognition for making such an oasis in the blue sea and our personal butler Azzam is always on-call for any needs and is a fantastic individual. We brought our 1.5yr old grand daughter and the room team placed all imaginable items for her fun and safety including cot, daybed, toys and blankets. Sun Siyam Resorts are definitely places id happily return and our booking with Emirates Holidays was expertly managed with the Emirates planes being spotless and modern. You’ll love this place and we will definitely return as we still have so many more experiences to indulge.

Neesh was our butler and we stayed in Beach villa 216 for 10 days. He was extremely attentative and polite and always available immediately to see to our needs. All the staff on the island were so friendly and helpful and we have recommended the resort to friends who are planning a trip next year. Our beach villa was absolutely beautiful and the holiday surpassed all our expectations

The island is beautiful with an incredible house reef. The best coral I’ve seen with plenty of beautiful fish, turtles, rays etc. The restaurants were all good with excellent service. However, these really need to be booked well in advance of your holiday to guarantee a place. Fortunately our butlers Lea and Fayaz helped us enormously with our bookings and were always on hand to answer any questions we had. A special thanks goes to our amazing Villa cleaner, Prasath. He was so kind and helpful and always greeted us with a big smile. I would definitely recommend Iru Fushi for a typical Maldivian experience with beautiful clean, white sandy beaches and fabulous accommodation ( we stayed in an over water villa with pool).

Just got back from an amazing 17 day stay at Iru Fushi! Firstly our water villa (room 620) was an additional bonus as they now all have pools with amazing views. Each morning on the way to the gym I’d see reef sharks, rays and even a turtle. Secondly the house reef is probably the best we’ve seen. We’ve previously been to Kuramathi (one of our favourite), Kuredo, Dighali (another favourite but lots of mosquito) and Sun Siyam World (Iru is soooo much better than this one). There’s lots of places to snorkel from and a really well set up safe area at Nemo park for those not too confident in the water as well as organised trips. The variety of fish was excellent Diving was great too! Thirdly dining! Despite being very annoyed that there was a booking system in place that meant everyone in the know had booked up months ago, our personal butler Lea and Fayaz managed to get us in the dine around restaurants for most of the time. It did mean that on 4/5 nights we couldn’t and that meant eating in the buffet. Nice but not what we’d paid for. Unfortunately Flavours restaurant was being refurbished which added to the inability to get tables. There doesn’t seem to be two sittings so numbers are again limited but we grabbed 9.30 slots and waited for confirmation of an earlier time. Fourthly our favourite people!!! Big shout out to Lea and Fayaz. The new chef at the Italian restaurant (Nick name Panky sorry don’t know how to spell your first name) was amazing and took time to create some amazing fresh pasta dishes of seafood rolls, gnocchi and pumpkin/ tomato ravioli. Our villa was cleaned twice daily by Branner who created beautiful designs daily on our bed-thank you! And probably my personal favourite is Mia creator behind all the delicious healthy shots (pineapple and coriander or beetroot and apple) and warm welcoming smile every morning!!!! Thank you all! We hope to be back soon xxxx

Everything about our stay on Iru Fushi was perfect, the island is stunning, the people/staff cannot do enough for you, the atmosphere was great, relaxing and plenty to do if you wanted. Our butler Shahu was the best , he was so pleasant and helpful and there if we needed him, he was excellent with our son’s family, picking them up whenever requested the children loved him. Other staff to mention the pancake chef, the lovely juice lady at breakfast, Bipin and one other Nepalese man whose name I can’t remember, usually in the Bamboo restaurant, he was very kind to our family group. My daughter in law an I had an amazing facial in the spa that was included in the premium all inclusive, my husband and son had fabulous massages, the spa area was lovely and the staff were so nice. We took advantage of the sunset cruise which we enjoyed and booked a speed boat trip where some of us took part in the snorkelling near the resorts private beach which they thoroughly enjoyed. The kids club was excellent and lots of fun, the local Maldivian evening was worth going to and we all enjoyed being asked to join in the dancing! We loved the sunset beach especially when the saxophone player was playing, with a glass of champagne it was perfect. The water villas were very beautiful and our sons beach villa was amazing too and very private, if we are lucky enough to go back to the island we would both choose a beach villa. One tip is to book the restaurants on the app if you can. I could go on and on as there was so much to see and do. We were sorry to leave the Island as everything about it was so good, everything was arranged and considered by the staff so well so Thankyou to everyone at the resort too numerous to mention!

We recently spent almost 14 days at Sun Siyam Iru Fushi, and it was truly a memorable family holiday. From the moment we arrived in Malé, the experience was very well organized. We waited for the seaplane in a comfortable lounge with refreshments and a small play area for children, which made the 1.5-hour wait perfectly manageable. The seaplane transfer itself takes about 45 minutes. Upon arrival on the island, we were warmly welcomed with drums, refreshing welcome drinks, and immediately introduced to our personal butler. Our villa was ready right away, so we quickly changed and went straight into the incredibly warm and crystal-clear sea. We stayed in Beach Villa 204 without a pool. In hindsight, we do not regret choosing a villa without a pool, as the ocean is so beautiful that we did not see much added value in having a private pool. The villa was very spacious for the four of us and always stocked with 4 liters of water and snacks. Housekeeping cleaned the villa three times daily, which might sound excessive, but with the amount of sand that naturally comes inside, it was very welcome. The outdoor shaded lounge area with a large sofa was also cleaned regularly. For those looking for the best views, Beach Villas 303–318 (with pools) likely have the most attractive outlook. The food was excellent and diverse. The tuna steak was outstanding. We chose the all-inclusive package; however, it is worth noting that not everything is included, and snacks are limited to once per day within the package. That said, the overall culinary experience was very good. A particularly charming touch was the homemade ice cream served daily between approximately 1 pm and 4 pm from a bicycle accompanied by cheerful music. Coconut and banana-caramel flavors were especially good. The resort is exceptionally well maintained, clean, and staffed by genuinely kind employees who clearly care about their guests. Waiters were attentive and accommodating at all times. In the evenings there was live music, always ending by midnight. For families, the resort is particularly suitable. The kids’ club was a highlight for our children, who looked forward to going every day because there were always engaging activities. Leah, one of the caregivers, became very dear to them. There is also a mini disco in the evenings. Additional activities include badminton, tennis, table tennis, darts, billiards, and various water sports such as canoeing, SUP, and scooters. There are also two pools — one adults-only and one family pool. The children’s pool felt quite warm (around 32°C), but this may be a matter of preference. We joined several excursions: a local island visit, dolphin trip, manta trip, and night fishing trip. All were well organized and included drinks (and food on longer trips). The manta trip was the highlight — we saw manta rays, dolphins, turtles, and a magnificent coral reef. On the island itself, large nurse sharks and blacktip sharks often gather near the jetty after 4 pm, which is very interesting to observe. Mosquitoes are present, but the staff actively spray the island almost daily to reduce them. They were noticeable but not overwhelming. Practical details worth mentioning: • You can call a buggy at any time, and within minutes you are transported anywhere on the island. • Fresh towels are always available, both at designated stations and placed daily on your private loungers. • It is possible to walk around the island along the beach in about 30 minutes at a brisk pace. • There are small shops with clothes, souvenirs, and jewelry. • A photographer is available — we hired one and were very satisfied with the photos. • The spa offers massages, beauty treatments, and even spa options for children. • WiFi coverage is good, but sometimes it just fails to connect if you move around the island. One minor downside is the number of seaplanes, which start operating around 6:15 am. The noise woke me daily, though the rest of my family was not disturbed. For our departure, we paid extra for lounge access in Malé, which I would recommend, especially if your international flight departs late. Overall, Sun Siyam Iru Fushi is a highly recommendable resort, particularly for families with children. We spent most of our holiday barefoot, fully relaxed. When it was time to leave, it genuinely felt too soon.

I don’t even know where to begin, other than if you are considering going here, don’t waste anymore time thinking about it, just go! As soon as we touched down in Male from London, they sorted everything for us. Someone met us arrivals, sorted our luggage and took us to the Sun Siyam lounge - where there was free food, snacks and even a play area and massages - while we waited for our sea plane. After a short wait, we were guided to the sea plane and that in itself was a memorable experience! Beautiful views of the Maldives from the air. Quite loud though so if you’re sensitive to noise or have little ones with delicate ears (our baby is 6 months old), I would recommend ear defenders. When we arrived at the resort, there was a number of staff ready to meet us, with drums playing and a welcome drink. Once again, they sorted all our luggage for us and arranged for it to be taken to our villa so we didn’t even have to think about it. Once they walked us through the check in process, we met our butler, Fayaz, who took us to our villa. More to say about how great Fayaz was a bit later, but first, the villa. Just wow. We had one on the water and I would so recommend it. The amenities were great and the water is crystal clear so you see so much marine life. The resort had also gone out of there way to put baby bits in our villa, which I hadn’t asked for. They had put a bottle steriliser, baby bottle heater, wipes, lotion, oil, baby duck soap, a baby bath, a potty and a baby towel in there for us! All we had asked for was a crib but they went above and beyond to provide more for us. The activities available on the island is extensive, and while we were limited with a 6 month old, we still managed to take a advantage of the golden hour cruise (part of the all inclusive so defo take advantage) and the dolphin safari (we saw SO many dolphins so close up - would absolutely recommend). We were also able to hire for free snorkelling gear from the dive centre and snorkel almost daily. Would absolutely recommend this as there was so much to see! The choice of food is also great, and there is so much to choose from and everything we ate tasted delicious. The mocktail options were also so much more extensive than I’m used to in the UK, and everyone I tried tasted fab. Would absolutely recommend going for all inclusive. It’s well worth the money. I specially for the quality of food you get. I feel starved now I’m back in the UK! The location is genuine paradise. The water is crystal clear; the beach is white golden sand; and the wildlife is incredible. We saw turtles just casually munching sea grass while we were sat in our villa and a manta ray on our way back from the golden hour cruise, as well as reef sharks, so many different species of fish, fruit bats and lizards to name a few. The man made elements I.e. bars, restaurants etc felt luxurious and like a lot of thought had gone into them too. In terms of travelling with a baby, would absolutely recommend this place too. I was a bit anxious about breastfeeding and if it would be ok, but everyone was so respectful and no one made me feel anything other than welcome. At the restaurants they offered to puree any food we wanted for her, and when she demanded our attention at dinner, and was being a bit loud, everyone was still really nice and patient with her (and us!). Finally, and arguably most importantly, the thing that really made this trip as great as it was - the service and the staff. It was just beyond anything we’ve ever experienced before. They genuinely went out of their way to be as helpful as possible and everyone we encountered was just so so friendly and lovely. We appreciated and valued all the staff we encountered (and those working behind the scenes) and just want to thank you all so much. Special shout outs to a few in particular though: - Our butler Fayaz who has the patience of a saint tolerating all our questions, and organising so many things for us. Genuinely such a lovely human. - Catherine also has the patience of a saint tolerating all my questions and emails about our elopement both prior to our trip, but also while we out there. She did an amazing job of organising our elopement and really made it feel special. - Nalaka the chef, sheeeeesh. What a human! Super kind and always went out of his way to chat to us and brought mango for our baby (and us) to much on, as well as accommodating my husbands food intolerances. It got to a point I think he was the favourite thing about going to Iru Fushi restaurant for my husband, so that they could have a chat! - I forgot to make a note of how to spell his name, but I think it was Shanawaz (?!). He was one of the wait staff in the Iru Fushi restaurant and always anticipated our needs before we’d even thought of it, such as bringing a baby chair to our favourite table as soon as he saw us and bringing our drink orders to the table before we had even ordered them. Such a legend. - Sathis the pancake master! I didn’t realise pancakes had already been made and so asked him for pancakes. Instead of him directing me to the fresh batch he’d made (which he easily could have done), he made me my own pancakes, and not just any pancakes but turtle pancakes! I am a 33 year old woman, but made sure I went to watch his pancake magic for the rest of my trip because of the joy it brought me. He was also one of the only people that my baby smiled at immediately (she’s notoriously hard to impress) which is certainly a good sign of a good soul. - Matteo always seemed to go out of his way to say hello to us and have a chat. Very friendly. - Min and Raju also had shout outs from husband but at the time of writing this review, he hasn’t told me why he wanted to shoot them out, but he wanted to make sure they got a special mention. I’m sure we must have forgot some others and we are sorry if we have! But moral here is that there are so many amazing humans that work there.