The Residence Maldives at Dhigurah

The food was excellent throughtout

Simply put, this is a truly magnificent place to stay in Maldives and there’s hardly anything one can compliant about. We visited The Residence in February, and it has been a fabulous experience. The island is conveniently located within a short boat ride from the local airport of Koodoo but at the same time warrants a feeling that you’re in a secluded paradise hideaway. It’s large enough so that you never feel it’s crowded and at the same time small enough to get from one end to another within a few-minutes bike ride (well-maintained bikes are provided complimentary for each villa). Beaches are beautiful with powder like sand, clean (though we’ve occasionally seen some debris) and the whole island enjoys lush greenery with hundreds of palm trees providing much desired shade and the jungle-like experience. The west side of the island seems a bit prettier due to spectacular green-blue shades of water; the east side of the island has seagrass at the bed which although very much needed to protect local ecosystems provides less spectacular water colours. The ability to go to the adjacent island via the wooden bridge connecting them is really nice and you can enjoy the sun at the sand bar located in between. The staff has been extremely nice and helpful, from the moment we’ve been taken over at the Male airport, through the journey to the island, at the reception, restaurants, water sports centre and everywhere else, we’ve always felt well taken care of. The villas are clean, extremely spacious (bathroom area is enormous), well maintained and equipped. Beds are comfortable, there’s plenty of seating area, AC and Wi-Fi work well, mini fridge is restocked every day. Again, the lush greenery separating villas in a very natural way provides privacy and shade, and most importantly the sea view is not obstructed. The private pool is amazing and provide the opportunity to cool off in the heat of the sun, at 1.

Nothing really, would just recommend doing a bit more about the amazing house reef as per above.

Island very beautiful and right size (not too small) Bungalow over expectations. Cortesy Bicycles very useful. Snorkel at sportszone área (house reef) very good

Only one restaurant is top (the french), rest are very medium. Very difficult to book.

Luxury resort Various restaurants (incl fine dine restaurants) Two islands and many places to discover Not crowded at all

The selection of restaurants, food and drink. Staff welcoming. Facilities on both islands fabulous. Sunrise over water villa beautiful! Enjoyed cycling around the islands. Snorkelling amazing!

Nothing we didn’t like really