Dusit Thani Maldives - 50 percent off on Transfers for Stays of 5 Nights stay until 20 December 2026

A genuinely warm two weeks at Dusit Thani I just finished a 14-night solo stay and wanted to share an honest review while it's fresh. What stood out most was the people. The house reef is excellent — I snorkelled every day and it never got old — but it's the staff that made the stay memorable. A special mention to Mai at The Market. She was consistently warm, remembered my preferences, and genuinely lifted the mood at breakfast and dinner. She was away for a couple of days during my stay and the difference was noticeable — that tells you how much one person can bring. Benjarong and Sea Grill both deserve credit too — I was always looked after with real warmth at both, and at Benjarong in particular I felt genuinely well taken care of throughout. Dining was solid overall, though I'd say each restaurant had a couple of dishes worth returning to rather than a wide variety. The Grill Night was a real highlight though — there was a white fish soup, cooked fresh right there at the station, that was genuinely outstanding, and the dessert spread was a lovely touch. The Dive Centre team were excellent across the board — the guides, the marine life specialist who took the time to teach me, and the watersports crew. Housekeeping also looked after me well, with quick laundry and little extras like spare towels when needed. I had a few smaller observations along the way, which I shared directly with my butler — the kind of feedback best handled in person, and they listened well. Finally, a special thank you to my butler, April. She was attentive, quick to respond, and remembered the little things throughout my stay. Above all, she was very professional 🤓 — she did an excellent job and is a real asset to the resort. A note on the photos — I'm not really a photo person, so there's just a manta and a couple of sunsets here. I spent the two weeks actually living it rather than filming it, which probably says something good about the place. Thank you to Jean-Louis and the whole team — a genuinely restful, well-run escape.

Attentive general manager, nice staff and the best butler on the planet MuheyMin

We stayed at the Dusit Thani Maldives for 11 nights and from the moment we arrived were completely blown away. The hotel and Island exceeded our expectations in every way. Jean Louis the suave, urbane manager, greeted us upon arrival, along with the every helpful Anas, our butler for the stay. After a tour of the island we settled into our villa. 501 a waterfront pool villa, on the North Eastern side of the Island. In truth, we came for the reef and the sea life, both of which were superb but it came as an absolute bonus to fine the food was exquisite, no matter which of the restaurants one chose to eat in. More than that, the staff were wonderful. They were all positive, helpful and extremely friendly. Special mention to Kaka, Mai, Alex and Ahmed in the Market restaurant. Arfan and Raveesha in the Sea Grill and Opali in the Bar. So the reef - This is our third visit to the Maldives and thus far, the Dusit Thani reef comes out on top. The coral is healthy, there are several coral rejuvenation projects around the shore and the sea life is diverse. The Dive centre were knowledgeable, giving good advice and leading the various excursions professionally. Thankyou young Izman, for the night snorkelling, excellent and not something we had tried before. The eastern half of the island is suitable for beginners whilst still being interesting enough for serious snorkellers. The western tip has stronger currents so good fins are essential. however the sea life at the western tip is worth the effort to explore. All in all we would go back to the Dusit Thani Island in a heart beat. The only caveat would be that it's definitely not easy on the pocket! But I suppose you get what you pay for. Regardless, we will be returning soon

What truly stood out to us about this resort: - Spacious villas with a massive super king-size bed, excellent bedding selection, quiet air conditioning, and good blackout curtains. The only small downside is that some blinds still let in a bit of morning light, so the room may not stay completely dark for guests who are sensitive to light. - The dedicated plant-based restaurant was one of the main reasons we chose this resort over the neighboring properties. This concept will definitely attract more health-conscious and environmentally aware travelers. The food was carefully prepared, beautifully presented, and absolutely delicious. Full marks on this one. - The house reef is phenomenal. I think being farther away from Malé helps preserve the marine life. During our stay we saw a loggerhead turtle, nurse shark, two octopuses, puffer fish, spotted eagle ray, blacktip reef sharks, countless clownfish, and even a pod of dolphins swimming past our pool villa. Their house reef is genuinely hard to beat. - The staff were very friendly and helpful overall. Most were constantly smiling, welcoming, and eager to help, while a small handful perhaps looked like they needed a well-deserved vacation themselves. - The food deserves special mention. When you have Thai and French chefs doing things properly, expectations are already high — and somehow they still exceeded them. This was the best all-inclusive dining experience we have ever had in the Maldives in terms of both quality and variety. - Having a personal bicycle with your villa number on it is such a wonderful touch. Riding around the island with the sea breeze on your skin adds so much charm to the experience. - The villas have a very large outdoor deck with enough space for two sun loungers, a daybed, and a separate dining table and chairs for coffee or afternoon tea. The outdoor shower is also perfect after snorkeling or swimming. - Even the life jackets were noticeably better quality than those provided at most resorts. They were soft and comfortable rather than the usual stiff orange ones. The only downside is that they are quite thick and block the sun completely. - We also appreciated that the all-inclusive package genuinely included access to all dining outlets on the island. Many resorts exclude one or two “premium” venues unless you pay a substantial supplement. It was refreshing not to feel constantly upsold. - We originally planned extra excursions to swim with whale sharks and manta rays, but in the end the snorkeling around the island itself was already so incredible that we simply ran out of time. - Wine lovers will be very happy here. The wine selection was consistently impressive and clearly curated by people who genuinely appreciate good wine. Having a French General Manager and Executive Chef probably helps. Excellent job on this. - We also enjoyed the games room, especially the pool table and table tennis facilities. - Wi-Fi was fast and stable throughout the island. I would also like to highlight a few staff members who made our stay especially memorable: - Sala Plant-Based Restaurant & Bar: Amila - The Market Buffet Restaurant: Kaka - Benjarong Thai Restaurant: Pande These individuals are true gems within your organization. If a company takes good care of its staff, the staff will naturally take good care of the guests — and from our experience, it certainly feels like this resort values its people well. What could be improved: - The reservations team should be more transparent when communicating transportation costs. All mandatory charges should be clearly explained upfront rather than introduced gradually later in the booking process. We were initially told the domestic flight would cost USD 550 and the seaplane USD 650 if arranged by the resort. After we independently booked our own domestic flight and shared the details, we were then informed there would also be a USD 350 boat transfer charge. This should have been disclosed in the very first communication. First impressions matter, especially for a luxury resort. - On our return journey, we were charged for a “private boat transfer,” yet another individual who was not in staff uniform was also onboard. We were not informed who this person was or why we were effectively sharing a boat despite paying a private transfer rate. This did not meet the level of transparency we would expect from a five-star property. - It would also be nice to see one or two additional healthy vegetarian breakfast options added to the menu. - More directional signs around the island would help, especially for guests cycling from the diving center side. Some turns are easy to miss unless you already know the layout of the island. -The material used around parts of the water villa and pool area felt unnecessarily rough. In some places it almost resembled coarse sandpaper, meaning you constantly had to be careful not to scrape your skin while using the pool or walking around barefoot. A smoother and more refined finish would greatly improve comfort, especially for a luxury resort experience. Overall, I would still rate our stay 9/10. The resort itself delivered one of the best Maldives experiences we have ever had. The only reason I am deducting one point is due to the lack of transparency surrounding transportation arrangements before arrival.

Lovely location, great food and service, but spoilt by the resort management flying a drone directly over our accommodation on 3 consecutive days! Complaints were met with 'we are only doing our job'...?? This drone activity was being conducted within 300m of where the seaplanes land and take off from.

We have been to the Maldives many times but it was our first stay in Dusit Thani. We enjoy snorkelling, so this resort was recommended to us by our travel agent and it didn't disappoint! From the welcome on arrival to the day we left, the staff were extremely attentive, the food good, our beach villa with pool was clean and comfortable, the bikes provided were fun and the House reef, compared with most others that we have seen, blew us away! Located in the Baa Atoll which is a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve, it was well worth the 45 minute sea plane journey! I would like to mention some particular members of the team as they were so welcoming, attentive and friendly. Our Butler, Muhey, who looked after us during our stay, Majeed in the Market restaurant, James in Benjarong, and Upali in he Sand bar. Also, Jean-Louis, the General Manager who came to chat to us each day to ensure that we were having the best experience! Finally, I used the Devarana Wellness Spa and I highly recommend Duang, who gave me three wonderful massages and I came away feeling very relaxed!

Having been lucky enough to free dive from five different islands in the Maldives in the past (including the fabulous house reefs of Mirihi and Helengeli) and being a passionate freediver, Dusit Thani takes the crown. The sheer scale and vibrancy of the reef with intact coral gardens and steep walls where you can spot large eagle rays and grey reef sharks are worth the trip alone. Added to that the bicycle rides from our bungalow to breakfast and dinner was great fun. Our overwater bungalow was extremely spacious and airy. The staff is super friendly, the food varied and delicious. This is the one we plan to come back to next time!

We have recently returned home after a 5 night stay at the Dusit Thani, Maldives. The reviews which helped the making the selection of this hotel are so true. From the seaplane transfer to check in was seamless, our butler Saleem ensured that reservations for the various restaurants were made. The service throughout our stay was exceptional. We had room 501 which was perfect for snorkelling from our villa. The fully inclusive package is well worth it with decent Champagne, wines and spirits. We took a dining experience beyond the package in the Chef’s garden, the food for this was lovely as was the food throughout. The villa was very comfortable and spacious. Thank you to all the staff at the Dusit Thani Maldives for an amazing holiday

Alles hat und gefallen, einfach alles! Wir sind begeistert und völlig erholt nach 11 Tagen abgeflogen. Wir hatten das Haus auf dem Steg über dem Meer mit Pool. Ideales Schnorchelgebiet vor der Haustür. Das Personal ist unübertrefflich zuvorkommend und aufmerksam. Unser Butler Saleem hat sich sehr um uns gekümmert. Die Anlage und der Transfer sind sein Geld wert. Wir hatten all inclusive und das hat sich mehr als gelohnt. Das Essen ist wirklich wunderbar und kreativ. Hier wird einem jeder Wunsch von den Augen abgelesen. Wir kommen definitiv wieder uns bedanken uns bei allen aufs Herzlichste.

Wir fanden, dass die Ausflüge etwas zu hochpreisig angesetzt sind. Das ist es aber auch schon. Es war alles traumhaft

It is a nice clean island, literally little paradise in the warm Indian ocean.

A little bit pricey