Brennia Kottefaru Maldives

Rooms: we stayed in a water pool villa and beach pool villa and absolutely LOVED both!! The rooms were tidy and very clean, room service was amazing and staff always asked us if we needed anything else. Breakfast: the food was delicious! Pancakes, oats, waffles, daily fresh fruit, eggs your way (omelette, fried, scrambled etc), croissants, breads, warm meals and more as well as fresh juice and coffees of your choice. Dinner: the daily themed dinners were amazing, we got to experience a few new cuisines and dishes which we loved! Staff are friendly and very attentive as per usual. Staff: both my husband and I agreed that we’ve never been to a place where every single staff member was friendly and happy- until we visited Brennia Kottefaru! Waitresses, cleaning staff, reception staff and drivers were absolutely amazing- they even remembered my birthday and our son’s name (we told them once) Island: the whole island is a dream! Honestly paradise on earth, we loved every corner of it, swimming, snorkeling, walking along the beach for sunrise and sunset, it was amazing! The hotel had quite a lot of guests and yet it felt like nobody was on the beaches or in the ocean when we were? Such a dream!! THANK YOU FOR THE BEST HOLIDAY EVER, I WANT TO COME BACK ALREADY 😃🩵

The only thing that didn’t go well was the return sea plane transfer. Our toddler usually sleeps from 11am - 2pm which is why we asked about a later return flight at departure and the lady at the reception took note of it, saying it wouldn’t be a problem. Thank goodness I didn’t book our speedboat transfer for the next island according to the sea plane return as it turned out someone booked us the 11am flight which only got confirmed the day before and then couldn’t be changed anymore - even though we asked for confirmation several times.

1- The delightful welcoming at Malè International Airport, where the amazing resort representative lady escorted us to the seaplane counter, then to the seaplane terminal. The journey on this is quite picturesque, and it’s a unique way to see the Maldives. 2- The treatment when I first came with injury on my tailbone from the seaplane/boat transfer. They gave me ointment and spray to relieve the pain. But later on, it came to my attention that a resident doctor was available at the island 24/7. This acknowledgment of itself made me feel safe. When I came to the room I found a bucket of ice to help with the pain waiting for me with some hand towels, a fruit platter, and a welcoming phrase on the bed with flowers (Our anniversary). I didn't plan a head my trip. That I truly regret. Because when I arrived, it was on August, a time that has been affected by southeast monsoons, or how the Maldivians call it "Hulhangu", which stretches from May to November and brings with it rains, strong winds, and rough seas. Therefore, water excursions were off. I suggest introducing folklore shows as compensation, as well as providing an introduction to the country, its history with pictures, some traditional music, and dances. 3- The cleaning policy of the rooms in the resort is really something wonderful. I hope to see it happen in other hotels and resorts worldwide, as well. Twice daily cleaning is exceptional! 4- The outdoor shower above the sea with open roof, overlooking the sea on the right and left sides, with privacy at the same time, made taking a shower outdoors an extraordinary experience, especially under the sun. There is an indoor shower as well, for the rainy days, how super thoughtful! And boy, how I enjoyed the rain with the spectacular view.... the natural aquarium beneath the shower. Sometimes, I randomly come here looking for colorful fish, shark, or stingray.

The boat that takes us to the island from the seaplane has no handles, and the steps in the boat are slippery.

Consider lowering the price where the activities are so limited

Weather was so humid and there was no water activity on the beach other than swimming

Everything was excellent. Staff is very friendly, food is tasty, and villas decorations are very good.