Makunudu Island- An Intimate Hideaway

Location: North Male' Atoll, Makunudhoo, mv

Star Rating: 4 Stars

Property Type: Resorts

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 02:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Check-out: 12:00 PM

Amenities & Facilities

• Health or beauty spa nearby
• Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
• Non-smoking rooms
• Air conditioning
• Restaurant
• Room service
• BBQ facilities
• Express check-in/check-out
• Safety deposit box
• Fax/photocopying
• Tour desk
• Soundproof rooms
• Ironing service
• Massage services
• Packed lunches
• Table tennis
• Currency exchange
• Private check-in/check-out
• Concierge service
• Kid meals
• Paid WiFi
• Outdoor furniture
• Fruits
• Badminton equipment
• Staff adhere to local safety protocols
• Guest rooms disinfected between stays
• Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
• Physical distancing rules followed
• Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
• Cashless payment available
• Fire extinguishers
• First aid kit available
• Sanitized tableware & silverware
• Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
• Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
• Guest room sealed after cleaning
• Physical distancing in dining areas
• Key access
• Food delivered to guest room
• CCTV outside property
• Process in place to check health of guests
• Access to health care professionals
• Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
• Face masks for guests available
• 24-hour security
• Delivered food - securely covered
• Thermometers for guests provided by property
• Mobile app for room service
• Happy hour
• Television in common areas
• Front desk (limited hours)
• Express check-in
• Snack bar/deli
• Scuba diving on site
• Snorkeling on site
• Pool sun loungers
• Private beach nearby
• Internet access
• Housekeeping on request
• Private picnics
• Wine release events
• Japanese garden
• Fishing nearby
• Health or beauty spa nearby
• Water sports equipment
• Beach club nearby (surcharge)
• Hosted evening meal (reserve)
• Beach toys
• Charcoal grill
• Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
• Vegetarian menu options available
• Paddle boating nearby
• Accessible shuttle
• No accessible shuttle

Rooms Available

• Beach Bungalow

  In a Traditional Maldivian Style the bungalow has an attached open air private garden bathroom. It is equipped with mini-bar, tea/coffee facilities and work desk.

  Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • Telephone
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Additional toilet
  • Private entrance
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Wine or champagne
  • Bottle of water
  • Fruits
  • Chocolate or cookies
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Cots
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Shower cap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Adapter
  • Feather pillow
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Key access
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Hand sanitiser

• Deluxe Beach Bungalow

  The spacious triple room offers air conditioning, a mini-bar, as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The unit has 1 bed.

  Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • Telephone
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Additional toilet
  • Private entrance
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Coffee machine
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Wine or champagne
  • Bottle of water
  • Fruits
  • Chocolate or cookies
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Cots
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Shower cap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Adapter
  • Feather pillow
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Key access
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Hand sanitiser

Guest Reviews

• Tatiana (10/5): Ruhige Lage, supernette Leute, Professionelles Dive Center - Kleine, ruhige und schoene Insel. Das Hausriff ist sehr schoen, Personal sehr freundlich. Das Dive Center war toll, man hat sich beim Tauchen mit Ricardo und Leandro sehr wolh gefuehlt
• Olivier (10/5): Proche du paradis - Un havre de paix. Un minuscule banc de sable entouré de récifs coralliens extraordinaires. 30 cabanes cachées dans la jungle à 3 pas de l’eau. Un personnel super sympa aussi bien au centre de plongée qu’à l’hôtel. Dommage qu’il n’y ait pas un peu plus de flexibilité sur les transfert en navette. On a été obligé d’attendre 7 heures à Aéroport car ils nous ont ramené beaucoup trop tôt.
• Kathryn (10/5): Can’t wait to return. - Relaxation away from the hustle and bustle of the world. The food is excellent, the staff discreetly attentive, the reef is amazing and the accommodation is traditional Maldivian. Some might find it basic as you won’t find over the water cabins or swimming pools here. It had all we needed and was perfect for a week of blissful relaxation broken up by some snorkelling. Having to come home.
• Igor Ulianov (10/5): - Основная ценность этого отеля это люди, которые помогают сделать ваш отдых по настоящему классным ! Особенно отмечу официанта по имени MILON и повара который готовил омлет. В номерах (37,38) все продумано до мелочей, включая отдельный проход к морю!
• MS BG (10/5): - Tutto Niente
• Michael (10/5): -
• Nicole (10/5): Wir kommen wieder! - Eine perfekte Insel für eine wunderschöne Maledivenreise. Das Essen war fantastisch! Die Zimmer sehr sauber und das Bett sehr groß und bequem. Das Hausriff ist hervorragend zum Schnorcheln. Wenn man ohne Pool und großen Luxus auskommt, ist diese Insel perfekt!
• Fabian (8/5): - Es hatte ein wunderschönes Haus-Riff in dem man ganz viele exotische Tiere wie Haie, Schildkröten und vieles anderes. gesehen hatte. Die Bediensteten im Restaurant und auch für die Reinigung der Zimmer waren sehr nett und zuvorkommend. Alle Wünsche wurden erfüllt. Das SPA hatte ganz gute Massagen und die beiden Frauen vor Ort haben sehr gute Massagen gemacht. Das Dive Center war sehr toll, die Leute vor Ort waren super nett und haben einen sehr gut beraten über die unterschiedlichen Möglichkeiten und Riffe rund um die Insel. Auch hat man sich beim Tauchen mit Ihnen sehr wohl gefühlt. Die Reception war leider nicht so kompetent und hat auch nicht aktiv kommuniziert. Wir brauchten etwas von der Hauptinsel und uns wurde mehrfach versprochen, dass es am nächsten Tag kommt aber dann hat es trotzdem 5 Tage gedauert. Wir mussten jeden Tag selbst aktiv fragen und uns immer wieder über den aktuellen Stand informieren.
• Astrid (10/5): En underbar semester trots den aktuella problematiken med hemresan. - Fantastiskt husrev. Snorkling och dykning väldigt bra! Film urvalet på filmkvällarna:)
• Ethan (10/5): -
• Zubquat (8/5): - The reef is accessible and thriving and all within a short swim from your chalet.
• Ruediger (10/5): Ursprünglich, Paradies ohne Schnickschnack. - Sehr freundliches Personal, absolute Ruhe. Kleine ursprüngliche grüne Insel, wie es früher mal war. Sehr professionelle Tauchschule mit Top Personal (Ricardo, Leandro) Tolles Yoga (Susan)
• Emily (10/5): -
• Katsuhito (8/5): Dream world - All were wonderful. That was my second visit but Makunudu doesn’t disappoint me because they welcomed us warmly. In terms of facilities, they have improved wifi system better than last time when was 3 years ago. I think I will visit there again :) This is not property related, but the speedboat price is really high as usual. It was also similar price level…
• Kateryna (10/5): -
• Julie (10/5): - Wow what an amazing holiday. From the warm friendly greeting on arrival, each day went on to exceed our expectations. Anwar couldn’t do enough waiting on us, the service was excellent. Abrahim kept our beach bungalow perfect. The snorkelling is great. We will always hold very fond memories of our holiday on this unspoilt paradise island. Thank you to all the staff at Makunudu Island . Nothing
• Inna (10/5): Прекрасный остров - Вам понравится отдых на острове, если у вас будут правильные ожидания. Маленький зеленый остров, без водных вилл и бассейнов. Из развлечений хороший дайвинг-центр и spa с отличным балийским массажем. Бунгало смежные в виде восьмерки -но ощущения приватности присутствует. Тут не отдыхают с детьми и подростками. поэтому тихо. Публика в основном семейные пары. Лучшее расположение вилл с 27 по 37 (южная часть острова) и с 1 по 3 (северная, ветренная часть острова). Для компании лучше брать 34+35+36 - все три виллы имеют общий выход на пляж и зону в тени деревьев. Самое плохое расположение 14-15 виллы (заход в море не возможен из-за камней). В виллах с 16 по 26 слышно, как работает генератор. Лагуна находится рядом с дайвинг-центом - отличный белый песок на берегу и на дне. Отличные ужины по меню. Шведский стол на завтрак и обед-очень скромные -но голодные не останетесь. Хороший приветливый персонал. You will enjoy your stay on the island if you have the right expectations. It is a small, green island with no overwater villas or swimming pools. For activities, there is an excellent diving center and a spa offering outstanding Balinese massages. The bungalows are semi-detached, arranged in a figure-eight layout, but there is still a good sense of privacy. This is not a destination for families with children or teenagers, so it is very quiet. Most guests are couples. The best villa locations are from 27 to 37 (the southern part of the island) and from 1 to 3 (the northern, windier side). For a group, it’s best to book villas 34 + 35 + 36 - all three have direct shared access to the beach and a shaded area under the trees. The worst locations are villas 14–15, where swimming is not possible due to rocks. In villas 16 to 26, you can hear the generator running. The lagoon is located next to the diving center and has excellent white sand both on the beach and on the seabed. Wi-fi очень слабый. Если вам нужен интернет, озаботьтесь соответствующим тарифом в роуминге или местной sim-картой. Или накачайте заранее фильмов и возьмите книги. Про трансфер тут уже писали -если вы привыкли, что вас сразу встречают и везут на остров, то тут вы будете ждать других гостей. После девяти часового перелёта -ожидание 2 часа даются не просто. Индивидуального трансфера нет. The Wi-Fi is very weak. If you need internet access, make sure you have a suitable roaming plan or a local SIM card. Alternatively, download movies in advance and bring some books. The transfer has already been mentioned, but it’s worth noting again: if you’re used to being met immediately and taken straight to the island, here you’ll have to wait for other guests. After a nine-hour flight, a two-hour wait can be quite tiring. There is no private transfer available.
• Sandrine (9/5): Une pure merveille - L'ile de Makunudu a été un enchantement de bout en bout. J'ai passé un séjour extraordinaire. Cette île est paradisiaque, hypnotique. On ne peut que s'y sentir extrêmement bien. Tout y est fait pour que vous vous sentiez au mieux en plein coeur de la nature et de l'océan. J'ai eu également le bonheur de poursuivre mon apprentissage en plongée et j'ai pu bénéficié du grand professionnalisme du centre de plongée de cette île. Cela a été merveilleux de bien être, de bonheur partagé après chaque plongée, d'un accompagnement de mon instructeur, Léandro, à chaque moment. Tout Makunudu est une pure merveille. Essayer de sensibiliser les clients à ne pas hésiter à nettoyer la plage qui chaque jour rejette quelques déchets en mettant à disposition des poubelles à certains endroits.
• AW (10/5): Wunderschöne und entspannende Tage mit viel Zeit zum Schnorcheln - Von der ersten bis zur letzten Minute haben wir uns hier auf Makunudu sehr willkommen und wohl gefühlt. Tolle Barfußinsel mit einem schönen, großteils intakten Hausriff mit vielen verschiedenen Korallen und Fischen und Schildkröten. Jeder hier auf der Insel war sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Auch das Essen war jeden Tag hervorragend zubereitet, egal ob vom Buffet oder als Menü. Die Beachvilla war sehr schön, mit direktem Zugang zu Strand und Meer. Man kann direkt von der Villa aus zum Schnorcheln ans Hausriff schwimmen. Flossen und Schnorchel können ausgeliehen werden. Die Insel ist sehr grün und naturbelassen, was wir sehr schön fanden. Da fällt uns nichts ein.
• ISMAELE (10/5): -
• Antje (10/5): Wonderful experience in paradise - My small daughter (11 month) and I travelled with my family to this wonderful place. It’s a true paradise! Very natural ambience to enjoy sun, sand and sea. The rooms are comfortable, the food is very tasty and the lagoon was perfect for swimming. But the most amazing is the team. They go the extra mile to make sure you feel comfortable. Special thanks to our superb waiter Anwar (who knows what you might need before you even mentioned it), chef Kumara & his team, the Front Office / Guest Services team, the sand bar crew as well as our room boy to make our stay this amazing! It was a wonderful Christmas with superb buffet presentation at the beach with a beautiful step. Thank you Makunudu!
• Antje (10/5): Fantastic natural island experience at Christmas - What a fantastic natural island experience - no shoes no news. The island is a Maldives experience the more natural way - no TVs, no pool, just sun, sand and sea. The lagoon is perfect for swimming, the rooms nice and very natural. No hold or bling bling - just fitting for the surrounding. We loved the concept that buffet and set menu is alternating for dinner so there is some variation and the set menu dishes were superb and tasty. We stayed fo Christmas and it was extraordinary what was presented. What a fantastic setup at the beach with amazing dishes and great presentation. Thank you to everyone for your hard work! The only small thing: dinner time at 19:30 was a bit late for us. But that’s a personal preference.
• Bernhard (10/5): Trauminsel - Sehr schöne Lage, Ferienhäuser mit direktem Seezugang. Schönes Hausriff lädt ein zum Schnorcheln. Persönliches Highlight war das Personal. Klare Empfehlung! Bei einem kleinen Paradies, das leider auch von der globalen Klimaerwärmung betroffen ist, würde ich mir die Stromerzeugung aus Photovoltaik anstatt stinkenden und lärmenden Generatoren mit entsprechenden CO2 Ausstoß. Zusätzlich finden wir es schöner, die Haie gelegentlich beim Schnorcheln in ihrem Revier natürlich vorbei gleiten zu sehen, als bei der abendlichen Haifütterung mit Küchenabfällen.
• Tine (10/5): We absolutely loved it!! - Fantastisk flott sted. Rolig og behagelig atmosfære med vennlig betjening. At det ikke varte lenger!
• Gavin (10/5): Understated class. Great reefs - Understated class, nothing fancy, but relaxed and good quality food. Great reefs. Staff super friendly, especially room cleaning and dive centre. Waiting at the airport for other guests before boat wouls arrive. Checkout 6 am for a flight 6 hours later because another couple was leaving earlier - and boat trip very expensive. Not cool
• Edith (8/5): -
• timothy89 (9/5): Quiet Maledivian paradise - really recommended - We enjoyed Makunudu so much. It was a nice calm island with beautiful greenery to walk through and amazing turquoise waters. A beautiful place to relax! We loved our little house and the fact it was nicely secluded from other's. Just a few steps away from the beach. The people at the dive center were the nicest and we loved diving with them. The house reef was a treat as well, we saw turtles, reef tip sharks and many coloured fish almost every time. The staff were all nice, and you could enjoy the best massage and nice food. Maybe some might judge other wise, but we loved the a la carte menu. Felt like dining out every day. All in all we really would recommend Makunudu! Unfortunately the boat ride towards Makunudu was a bumpy one. Also the staff onboard did not inform us much, as they made a detour to another island to pick something up without telling (making the drive from 45 to 75 minutes). The staff at the airport was also not really welcoming... Once you stepped on the island, it was all perfect. An advice for the ride back we took -and for other guests: be seated at the back. Then you do not feel those huge bounces. Another negative point is the fact that the resort has daily rounds of mosquito spray. Spray is a small word, it is thick and smelly smoke. As Makunudu is an eco resort, we do not think you should use this poisoning smoke. And we know there are quite some mosquitoes -we were also bitten during the day while sunbathing- but still this method is not appropriate.
• Hans (10/5): Für uns das absolute Paradies - Gefallen hat uns einfach alles. Schon die Ankunft an der Insel war so liebevoll vom Resort gemacht. Man wird vom Rezeptionsteam bereits am Boot herzlich begrüßt. Das Einchecken erfolgt in der Sand Bar mit einem Erfrischungsgetränk entspannt im Sitzen. Das Personal ist unglaublich nett. Im Restaurant hat man immer den gleichen Kellner, bei uns war dies Lasantha, der so unglaublich zuvorkommend war. Die Kellner in der Sand Bar waren gleichermaßen alle super nett und teilweise schon sehr lange auf der Insel beschäftigt. Unsere Bungalows lagen, wie gewünscht, direkt nebeneinander. Die Zimmer sind sehr groß und unheimlich schön eingerichtet. Die Betten sind unglaublich bequem. Zum Strand hin sind es nur wenige Meter und jeder Doppelbungalow hat quasi einen eigenen Strandabschnitt. Liegen und sehr bequeme Auflagen gibt es am Strand und vor dem Bungalow ebenfalls einen Tisch und 2 Liegestühle. Am Strand konnte man auch sehr gut ohne Badeschuhe gehen, der Sand ist herrlich. Die Wege zu den Bungalows und die Pflanzen werden ständig gepflegt. In der Schnorchel- und Tauchbasis begeistern Sue und Ricardo die Gäste. Man bekommt eine tolle Einweisung in die Unterwasserwelt rund um die Insel herum und kann diverse Ausflüge buchen, wenn gewünscht. Im All-inclusive war eine Sunset Bootsfahrt inkludiert und diese sollte man unbedingt mitmachen. Soooooo schön! Ansonsten sind wir am Hausriff geschnorchelt, welches eine große Vielfalt an Korallen und Fischen bietet. Highlight waren die Schildkröten. Der Scuba Diving Schnupperkurs bei Ricardo war klasse! Das Essen war wundervoll. Das Menü am Abend ist qualitativ sehr hochwertig. Die Themenabende ein Traum. Ein Familienmitglied hatte während des Urlaubs Geburtstag. Von einer wunderbaren Bettdeko bis hin zu einem Dinner am Strand mit Geburtstagstorte und Ständchen war an alles gedacht. Ein riesiges Dankeschön nochmal! Ein unvergesslicher Geburtstag. Das Abendprogramm hat uns sehr gut gefallen. --
• Ivo (7/5): Most of things are great. Some not so much. - Pretty much everybody was very nice and smiling. Restaurant service personal, bar tenders and all others - all very friendly. Room - although kind of older - was well maintained and cleaned multiple times a day. Diving center people very friendly. Places we went to do scuba diving were picked very nicely. We saw octopus, turtles, sharks.. Snorkeling on the reef edge has lot of fish corals and is nice experience. Plenty of foot, great quality and taste. As certified divers, we took the chance to to dive with the hotel diving center. I opted to buy 12 dives packages which should come with nice discount. I planed to consume these 12 dives as shared with my wife. In the end, they billed us as 2 x 6 dives, just to avoid to give us 12 dives discount.. Little bit bitter and over all picture damaging experience. Also communication with the hotel before arrival was kind of problematics. They did not reply to my emails send through booking.com for weeks. It almost looked like they vanished. We had to contact them by phone to verify, that they reservation is OK and that transport to the island will be provided. I even tried to contact the m through Makunudu's own website, but even that was not easy. Internet service is present on the whole island, but the connection quality if pretty bad. Sometimes it work, mostly not so much. Ended using my own data e-sim which was OK. My booking.com reservation listed that we should have late checkout as an extra. But the property told us NO and we had to vacate the room exactly at 12. They told us, they have some other guest complaining that they do not have beach in front of the room and that they promised them our room already. Transport to and from the island ( 45minutes by speed boat) costs cca 420 USD for two. It is done by Makunudu owned speedboats which they share with some of other resorts. When arriving, we had to wait for almost 3 hours for the boat to take us to the island. On the way back, we were told that we had to depart at 2PM, so we arrived to the airport before 3PM. They knew that our flight was scheduled at 10PM and they knew that we will not be allowed to enter departure hall before 7 PM, so we ended sitting outside of the airport for 4 hours before being allowed to go in to do check-in. Seems like they do not care much how long you will be sitting on the airport...
• pkkriszti (9/5): - Nature is impressive, beautiful. I liked menu dinner, we could choose in the morning. Once was barbecue buffet. Silence. Nature. House reef is weak. The bed, the mattress is worn out. Uncomfortable furniture.
• Mödritscher (9/5): Traumurlaub auf Trauminsel - Hervorragendes Essen. Sehr schöne kleine Insel mit Wohlfühlcharakter. Romantische Dinner am Strand inclusive. Viele Fische und Haie am Riff. Schönes Hausriff mit teilweiser intakter Korallen. Tolles Gesamtteam! Herzliches Personal. Wir haben frühzeitig um ein Wunschzimmer angesucht, dieses aber nicht bekommen. Strandabschnitt klein und im Wasser viele Korallenbrüche. Trotzdem schön😁
• Steffi (10/5): Absolutely Paradise! - Lovely beach bungalow with direct beach access just a couple of meters away. We loved the outside shower. Nothing, just one recommendation would be to fit mosquito nets over the bed.
• Matches (10/5): Süße kleine Insel mit Flair von früher. - Das Personal, das Essen einfach alles Traumhaft. Ein sehr schönes fast noch intaktes Hausriff mit wenig Strömung. Alle haben sich so viel Mühe gegeben. Tolle Begrüßung. Gute Betreuung. Echte Empfehlung von uns. Sehr faire Getränke und Speisen Preise. Überhaupt eine preiswerte Insel. Ein wenig in die Jahre gekommene Bungalows. Es gibt auch ein paar Moskitos. Unser Rücktransfer war sehr früh, obwohl unser Flug erst Mittags ging.
• Konstantine (7/5): Nice but wit certain draw-backs - watch out for transfer conditions if it’s not just a regular return airport transfer - The stuff is very friendly and nice. The water is amazing as everywhere in Maldives The food was amazing most of the time, especially tuna dishes The massage in the spa was excellent - thank you The open air cinema on the beach was also a great experience The WiFi was very, very poor. The room was not clean enough , there was a lot of dust behind the curtains and in the walls. The water on the terrace has not been changed while our stay untill we asked the roomboy to change it. Also there are wavebreakers build of stone, which are not shown on the pictures here. The beach is kind of divided by them. We also had to pay the full return price for the transfer even though we came from another island and not from the airport in Male. Their argument was that we booked it like this through the 3rd party and thus have to pay the full price for return trip instead of one way to the airport. Maybe contractwise they are clean but from the customer orientation point of view it was a very unpleasant experience (and not cheap 249$ per person!) that left a bitter aftertaste
• Joerg (9/5): Toller Urlaub auf Makunudu Island - Sehr freundliches Personal, immer hilfsbereit. Gibt es mal ein Problem wird es behoben. Sehr leckeres einheimisches Essen, vor allem leckerer Fisch. Das Essen wird liebevoll angerichtet, besonders die Curries waren sehr lecker. Das Riff um die Insel lässt keine Wünsche offen. Der Strand ist einfach toll. Die Betten sind sehr bequem! Einige Zimmer sind etwas in die Jahre gekommen, vor allem das Badezimmer könnte etwas renoviert werden.
• manuela (5/5): - Il fatto che fosse piccola e pulita Reef troppo corto Personale eccetto il diving e il personale della pulizia
• Francesco (10/5): Fantastico - Posto bellissimo, attenzione hai dettagli , tranquillità assoluta,cibo buonissimo, barriera corallina con tartarughe , squali , aquile di mare , tutto molto vicino alla riva personale fantastico dal diving hai camerieri tutto fantastico, poi all'accoglienza la simpatia e gentilezza di Snyeha che risolve tutti i problemi dall'arrivo alla partenza !!
• Natalia (10/5): -
• Kate (9/5): Close to nature in this tropical island paradise - barefoot luxury - Makunudu Island really is an unspoilt hideaway. Such a beautiful little place with a barefoot - ‘no news, no shoes’ approach to hospitality. I went there to get some peace and quiet to work on my book and it certainly delivered that. The team could not have been more helpful. Sadiq even built me an outdoor desk to write at. It’s very personal, everyone knows your name, and there are just 36 bungalows on the whole island. I loved being able to snorkel the reef right outside my room, having my own private stretch of beach and being able to swim round the whole island in 45 minutes, and walk it in 12. If you want motorised watersports and oversea bungalows, flashy restaurant and strong WiFi - this is not your island. If, like me, you value being close to nature and a personal touch - you could not find a better place to be. Thank you to the whole team for their care 🙏 There is an issue with the generator noise for some of the bungalows at the far end of the island which kinda ruins the peace.
• Valeriy (10/5): - El snorkel desde la playa, directamente del porche de la cabaña. Arrecife impresionante, tiburones punta negra, punta blanca, tiburon nodriza a docenas, las tortugas, y una infinidad de todos los seres del océano. Ricardo & Su han sido la clave de una instancia excelente y inolvidable, un millón de gracias Sneha "La dueña de las llaves" la recepcionista muy eficaz y profesional, ayudado en todo lo posible, en general el personal muy eficaz y hamable!
• Enrico (8/5): One of remain real Maldive place ! - Great day lace of tranquility ! good kitchen all perfect ! Wi-fi terribile ! more control of the beach after high see!
• Dundar Can (8/5): Muhteşem bir doğa lakin balayı çiftlerine biraz daha özen lütfen - Çalışanlar gerçekten muhteşemdi restoranda bizimle ilgilenen Milon bey olsun oda temizliğimizden sorumlu Muhammed bey olsun bavullarımızı taşıyan görevli olsun hepsi birbirinden ilgili ve iyiydi.Deniz resifler zaten muhteşem her gün dalış yapsan sıkılmazsın.Yemekler zaten muhteşemdi Kumara şefin ellerine sağlık bir sene sonrayı iple çekiyorum. Biz balayı çifti olarak gitmiştik balayımıza özgü hiç bir şey yapılmadı burdan tesise önerim balayı çiftlerine biraz daha fazla özen göstermeniz onları daha özel hissettirmeniz.Örneğin restoranda özel masa verilebilir masaj hizmetinden faydalandırılabilir oda dekorlaması ona göre yapılabilir.Gerçekten o noktada eksikliğini hissettik çok güleryüzlüler ama bu konuda eksikti.Balayı çiftlerine bu adaya gitmemelerini öneririm
• Akiko (9/5): -
• Kristina (8/5): -
• Anastasia (10/5): Add more sport activities 💪 - It was incredible time! All team are very pleasant and take care of you all time! Very calm and relaxing atmosphere and especially I wanna noted Dive Sport Team and Susi yoga teacher. Reception always can help you with your desires. The bar maintenance should be more professional and polite, but it’s OK. It was unreal vacation ! —-
• Harriet (10/5): Amazing place and lovely staff - The island is beautiful The staff were all excellent at their jobs, they went above and beyond to help you have a great stay. The housekeepers and waiters and reception staff all did a great job and had a lovely manner I really enjoyed the food, snorkelling and walking the beaches, I liked being able to walk around most of the island this is important to enjoy the place fully Nothing, thank you for a lovely trip!
• Gurpreet (9/5): Excellent relaxing holiday - Small & everyone friendly. Good facilities for snorkelling & diving etc Food v good Wi-fi not v good
• Kudlacek (9/5): Superb - A Truly Enchanting Escape to Makunudu Island Our recent stay at Makunudu Island was nothing short of magical. From the moment we arrived, we were enveloped in an atmosphere of tranquility and natural beauty that truly captivated us. While the bungalows might show a touch of age, this in no way detracted from the overall experience. In fact, it almost added to the island's rustic charm. What truly shone was the incredible ambiance of being on this idyllic island, especially when shared with someone dear. There's a certain magic in the air that allows you to simply be yourselves and soak in the breathtaking surroundings. The culinary experience was a definite highlight. Each meal was a delight, showcasing fresh and delicious flavors that left us completely satisfied. The staff at Makunudu also deserve high praise. They were incredibly welcoming and helpful, always ready with a smile and assistance, yet they perfectly balanced this with a respectful distance, allowing us the space and privacy to fully enjoy our time together and the island's serenity. The natural beauty of Makunudu is simply stunning. Whether exploring the vibrant underwater world while snorkeling or diving, or simply gazing at the crystal-clear turquoise waters surrounding the island, every moment felt like a postcard come to life. Our holiday on Makunudu Island was more than just a getaway; it was an enchanting experience that has left a lasting impression. We were so utterly charmed by the island's unique atmosphere and beauty that we are already dreaming of our return. Our only minor disappointment was the wait for the speedboat transfer upon arrival at Malé airport. We had to wait for another couple who were also heading to Makunudu, which resulted in a delay of over three hours at the airport. After a long journey, the heat and tiredness made this wait somewhat unpleasant.
• Jitka (10/5): Exceptional - Very satisfied with evrything. The staff does a quality job. There is no
• Beate (10/5): - Ein kleines Paradies
• Andrea (10/5): Another fabulous holiday on Makunudu. - Everything Nothing
• Miraj (10/5): Exceptional -
• Matthew (10/5): AMAZING!!! Piece of paradise in Maldives, Highly recommended!!! - AMAZING!!!!! Beautiful paradise island with stunning beaches and beautiful blue sea full of colourful marine life! Lovely beach huts, great friendly staff who go the extra mile for you (especially Subra he was amazing), superb food. All round amazing piece of paradise in the Maldives! Nothing at all
• Gracjan (8/5): Despite the shortcomings, the stay was amazing - Fantastic beach bungalow with terrace, surrounded by palms and with amazing access to the ocean. Very good location for snorkling, swimming and diving. The beauty of the ocean unforgettable. Friendly and helpful staff. Food below expectations: only 2 times per week buffet and 5 times dinner a la carte with limited options of dishes. Dinner was served very late (from 7:30 PM). Very poor internet connection, even next to wi-fi routers.
• Harry (10/5): Exceptional -
• Jonny (10/5): This was the most perfect getaway and disconnect from reality, an absolute paradise- we are already looking to book our - The peacefulness, intimacy and privacy of the island was absolutely incredible. The island has also been kept very natural, so although there are no gyms, or swimmings pools etc, you feel like you are on a traditional Maldivian island. The food was amazing and the staff made it all even better, from remembering our favourite drinks, advising about snorkelling to helping us get to another island immediately to see a doctor when we needed it! Nothing, it was beautiful!
• Antonino (10/5): perfect - all very well, a real island, wild but with all the fundamental services of a resort, ideal for couples, for families like ours (two children aged 19 and 22), for everyone. you can feel comfortable but if you want to have fun just go on excursions and meet the fantastic diving guys. you can snorkel everywhere or almost everywhere around the island, fish, turtles, sharks, manta rays....we saw everything. excellent food, wide choice, very friendly staff. large and clean rooms. the sunset was wonderful... one evening there was a boy playing the guitar at sunset... exceptional
• Richard (9/5): Superb - Island felt remote and spacious and not crowded even at maximum capacity. Food was delicious!
• Maria (9/5): It is truly a paradise on earth and a pinch me moment - Our stay in Makunudu was surreal. The island is very small and you walk everywhere - don't bother bringing shoes, you will not need them. It's a bit like being in a jungle. It was raining a lot when we went, but because of all the trees, we were protected from it. The staff is incredibly nice and available. Very genuine and always with a smile on their face. You can tell they have a good life living and working on that island. Lasantha was our main server, and he was so nice. Looked after us really well. The bungalow rooms were big enough, and I loved the interior and the lighting. The bed was huge and very comfortable. I loved the open shower. The coral reef is incredible, I have seen so many fish, turtles, colours and variety. I also did two scuba diving lessons, and that was for me the highlight of my holiday. We also used the spa, and were very happy about it. Loved how it was located two steps away from the beach (I mean, the island was very small, so no chance it would have been located differently). It really felt like going to a quite and relaxing paradise, and I prefer this type of resort over bigger commercial ones any day. The only comment I would leave is to improve the food choice. I would give this a 7/10. I preferred the buffet over the fixed dinner menu. The buffet had ok variety, and too much of the same type of fish. I really did not like the dinner. Too big portions. The taste was a bit bland. We did love the Maldivian night food and the BBQ night food though. I would recommend to revisit it and make a wider selection of food. Also, not all bungalows have a nice access to the sea. To reach the water we had to go down a "cliff", there was not a big stretch of sand and I could not access the water as it was too rocky from where our room was. I had to go around other's people front beach to get a good access. It made accessibility a problem, so I was mainly using the main common beach. Maybe have a look at the map before going and request a room with good beach access before hand. Having said that, overall it still was a 9/10 for me, and I would go back.
• Dean (10/5): Exceptional - Staff fault less Expensive transfers...ridiculous
• Helga (10/5): Exceptional - Beach, location No gym
• Rachael (9/5): Superb -
• Gemma (10/5): Exceptional - Beautiful island with amazing staff
• Tan (9/5): Superb -
• Bridget (10/5): Exceptional -
• Jeremy (10/5): Exceptional -
• Enrico (7/5): A real good place to have relax e family holiday , if price remain correct ! not as a cost ag 5 luxury 😃 - Simplicity of the structure, now difficult in the Maldives with the fake 5 stars luxury former villages of the real Maldives beach too much coral , and small line of snorkeling
• Mab (8/5): Bungalow must be CLEANED Daily, not just make bed and change towels - Room service very poor
• Alan (10/5): Excellent mid range resort for a quiet holiday - Beautiful little beach. Not a big resort so nothing crowded, beach, dining area etc. The best bit .... the staff. From different parts of the world they were all friendly, efficient & helpful all the time. As for all the resorts, pricing is expensive.
• Wee (5/5): Maldives indeed has beautiful sea and beaches. just wont recommend this hotel as the rooms are old - beach: all corals were dead and not many species of fishes can be found around the hotel. hence direct snorkling is a total disappointment meal: mostly indian cuisine with curry. desserts was good with wide options Service: staff are polite. only disappointed that i need to pay for a lighter to light mosquitoes coils in my room facilities: no other facilities except massage and badminton court. sad to realised that room has no TV beach: all corals were dead and not many species of fishes can be found around the hotel. hence direct snorkling is a total disappointment meal: mostly indian cuisine with curry. desserts was good with wide options Service: staff are polite. only disappointed that i need to pay for a lighter to light mosquitoes coils in my room facilities: no other facilities except massage and badminton court. sad to realised that room has no TV
• Gillian (10/5): Makunudu paradise - We had all inclusive package. The food was fabulous. Location was far enough away from Male The house reef was amazing The SUP cost was very expensive. The drinks package was odd. Only certain cocktails included but ones that would normally be cheaper back home were not?
• Paul (9/5): Superb -
• Philip (8/5): Very enjoyable break on a small friendly island - Great food ,very good staff and service. The fact there are no water bungalows. Good house reef. Inbound transfer to island was a 2 hour wait. Not as advertised As per previous reviews the only major let down on the isalnd are the bungalow bathrooms. They are in a poor state of repair and just about a 3 star level.
• Alan (10/5): Ideal for a quiet relaxing holiday - Lovely island, small and very quiet. Staff are fantastic Snorkelling was good Bathroom could do with a re-furb Mini bar in room was not included in all inclusive package Sundowner bar was not included in all inclusive package
• Gundula (8/5): VERY RESPCTFULL ISLAND FOR THE NATURE . GREAT REEF, GOOD FOOD NICE STAFF VERY FRIENDLY ! - ISLAND . FOOD AND QUITNESS
• Laura (10/5): Exceptional -
• Ingrid (6/5): Pleasant - Nice staff, cosy environment. Limited space - nowhere to go and do if the weather turned out bad which was out situation for 3 full days of rain, no swimming pool, no fitness centre. No TV set in rooms. Slow wifi.
• Zf (10/5): Exceptional - The staff was incredibly nice and helpful! Bungalows are wow: the bed and pillows are incredibly comfortable, and the private beach spot!! OMG! Food is simply outstanding: the quality and variety!!! The coral reef is just at swimming distance and is beautiful. And so much more...
• Tome (10/5): Unforgettable. Unreal and truly magnificent trip. - The staff is super friendly, food is delicious and nature is astounding. House reef is rich and there is a lot to see when snorkeling. Few times there was a smell of smoke. We guess it was of a burning waste. It was just for an hour or two, but it was quite unpleasant.
• Ruth (10/5): Exceptional - Everything bether impossible
• Amjad (7/5): Good -
• Andreia (10/5): Paradise on a little island - Nice rooms, with beautiful coral near the beach, great food and nice employees. Nothing, all good.
• Vincenzo (9/5): Superb - Colori spettacolari, privacy. Poor wifi in the room
• Tine (10/5): Exceptional -
• Kathi (9/5): We had a wonderful relaxing holiday, definitely will be back soon. - We loved the quietness the place. The room had good beach access, and it was so relaxing. The rooms were clean and the whole resort was very well maintained. All staffs were very pleasant and friendly. Dinner time started at 8pm, and we are usually an early dinner person. It would be have been good if dinner starts at 7pm.
• Zigmunds (7/5): The worst Maldives resort in my experience. - Food was tasty, draft beer is OK 24-year-old resort, in need of repair for a long time. Everything is overgrown with bushes, you can't see the sea from room. All prices are without tax 25% !!!!!, The romantic dinner costs $312 instead of $250 Diving center very expensive $110 per dive, terribly conceited instructor. Nitrox is only 25. for nothing. Bluff. I will not return there again
• Petra (10/5): Amazing place - Friendly staff, amazing food and excellent atmosphere. Pricey drinks on half board. Everything else was great!
• Kristina (10/5): Exceptional -
• Mark (6/5): mixed bag, but over all possitive - manager was a great guy reception desk was bureaucratic. Beach was not soft sand only hard coral.
• Samantha (10/5): A very relaxing stay which met all expectations. It was perfect. - The staff were lovely from arrival right up until departure. Food was good and the facitilites perfect. A lovely quiet rustic Island and we will definitely come back. There is not 1 thing I can think of that I didn't like.
• Philippe (9/5): perfect stay - Perfect for couples, very nice bungalow, food and service of high quality, the island is very nice, beaches and nature are astonishing. The good place for a wonderful holiday.
• Jane (8/5): Very good - Good breakfast, very clean room, awesome staff. Beach is a little small but very well kept and without the need for walls covering ocean sights. Good restaurant with a twist for change: some buffet nights, some speciality evenings and some a la carte dining offering a choice between three alternatives. Good snorkeling on the close by reef. Overall very good value for money.
• Marcel (9/5): Superb -
• Elena (10/5): Excellent authentic little island! A Maldivian gem - It is such a beautiful little island with tons of natural vegetation and beautiful reef with lots of fish turtles and reef and nursery sharks. Additionally they organize snorkel dive tours to near by islands. Beautiful beaches and authentic little huts with each having private beach attached to them( if you can request hut 18 or 17 :)). Food was so yummy, not your typical buffet but a la carte to choose from for lunch and dinner and plenty of options. Courteous staff and super smiley. Yummy drinks in sunset bar. We also did massage. It’s super authentic not like big 5 stars and that’s the most charming thing about it. Feels like a proper Robinson cruso island. It doesn’t have pool but we did snorkel all day long and tanned, so that was great for us. Would highly highly recommend it. We will be back. Thank you for our amazing stay of 7 days. Just departure boat to organize at later point. We were dropped off to airport 6 hours before departure which sucked, we could have stayed at least 2 hours more and enjoyed our holiday and had a cocktail in the bar and read a book instead of sitting in the airport which is not renovated with nothing to do.
• Miśka (10/5): Exceptional - If you want to get away from people, then this is the best place to do it. We have booked bungalow with access to the beach, which was perfect solution. Although we had neighbours, there was enough space for everyone and you could really relax on your own. Staff was very friendly and super helpful (my friend got a bit of sunburn and she was offered help immediately). Airport transfer was organized smoothly. We did arrive very late and we were greated with cold drink and supper. Bed was very big and comfortable. We have also used spa, yet another relaxing element of our stay. We are wery happy with Makunudu experience! Two things that we did not enjoy was humidity and insects. Both of those issues are not the resorts fault, it is what it is. We are just pointing that out for others to prepare themselves better for their stay.
• Maytham (10/5): Exceptional - As a frequent traveller, I have stayed in many of the top 5* commercially branded hotels and resorts across the world. Makunudu is above them all. Why ? 1. Natural and not artificial 2. Warm and welcoming staff. Truly lovely people that go above and beyond in their hospitality. 3. World-class food from world-class chefs 4. Blissful atmosphere, which is serene and relaxing This was our first time to the maldives, and we were somewhat apprehensive about how it would be like before we arrived. Thankfully, we certainly feel like we made the best choice! A special thanks to the amazing staff 1. Lusantha for his kindness and service throughout 2. Abu Talib for his beautiful smile, kind service, and pleasant gestures throughout 3. Mohammed, Fareed and all the staff we have not named for truly being fantastic people We hope to meet you again soon. God bless. All amazing
• Janine (10/5): idyllic , beautiful location - loved the intimacy of the resort ! very different to past experiences at other Maldivian resorts . will definitely return . our cottage right on the beach was very romantic . our 20 th anniversary was observed by the hotel and they made an amazing effort to make it special. not worth mentioning
• Sarah (5/5): Passable - staff so nice view of sharks spa they have to concentrate on cleaning the beach and the sand from the leaves and Tree sticks it’s better to cover the bathrooms to avoid the insects to come inside the room and I don’t know why you put the Bidet sprayer of water beside the shower supposed to be beside the toilet seat not allowed to take drinks to the beach ! the food need to be more variety especially the breakfast a lot of stone in the beach
• Hedi (10/5): Loved it! Highly recommend. - fantastic! I was super hesitant and almost ready to get disappointed but it SUCCEEDED my very high expectations! More water to the guests.
• Axel (9/5): Heaven on Earth - A hidden gem! If you're looking for peace and relaxation, then look no other resort. The Island is small and private in every mean. All the beach villas have private beach. Snorkeling in the house coral reefs was an amazing experience. The water is clean and clear, turquoise. Really Heaven on Earth. The bonus for the resort is the staff, all the staff in the hotel are kind and hospitable. The service is unmatched compared to other well known resorts in Maldives. We didn't want to leave on the last day. The dinner is set course which is of the highest quality and breakfast is top, 5 stars to the chef in charge. A must visit resort for all you travelers. The wifi is a bit slow, but no complaints since we went there to get away from the social life.

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