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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.

Everything about this property met or exceeded my expectations. From the moment we were greeting at the airport till the time we left the property, the service was exceptional. Every staff on the property was extremely friendly and helpful. Rooms were clean, quiet and surrounded by the natural beauty. Was surreal. I stayed for 2 nights for my honeymoon and could've have asked for anything more. Thanks to all the staff and the amazing resort.

Well equipped rooms, a nice pool, friendly staff and delicious foods.

A lovely place on Maldives Island. A new cozy guesthouse. All conditions for relaxing vacation. Everyday cleaning, good host. All requests were answered immediately. Bikini beach in 5 minutes for a walk. Beautiful underwater world near the beach, coral, fish, turtles. Highly recommend for relaxing vacation.

Everything was perfect... my first, but certainly not the last!!! I decided to travel at the very last minute and I must say that reservation team has been super helpful ie with the domestic flight, upon arrival to Malé, at the lounge... When in the hotel, it was just like a dream!! All was amazing... looking forward to returning there soon!!!

Clean surrounding, beautiful room, amazing staff; our butler made us feel the most comfortable and was really helpful.

Everything, last days there me and my wife were thinking about this place and we agreed that this hotel and its stuff - just amazing! We’ve spend the week and had NO negative experience at all. It’s our second time on Maldives, and we travel a lot around the world, and stayed in many hotels (from cheap to most expensive) - but rarely we can give someone 10 out of 10, but this one deserve it. The stuff is very friendly and entertaining, making your stay even better.

the Food, the stuff, space in the villas.. this place is simply next level and changed my opinion about Maldives being a boring vacation.

all inclusive everything, swimming place is deep , super , you can see fish near and you feel safe . if you need to swim you can take a boat . corals are alive. staff are very good . super vegetarian restaurant! so tasty !!! and another restaurant is very good . all type of food ! crabs and fish . wild ! super hotel !

The food was superb a lot of thought went into ensuring that different food was available throughout our time at the resort. I particularly liked the evening where staff from each country represented at the resort produced a meal from their country. The staff at the resort were very inclusive, it made you feel like one big family.