“We stayed for 5 nights in Alila and we had a memorable stay in their newly opened property. The villas are beautifully designed, designed very much in Alila style, clean cut design, chic and modern furnishing and beautifully spaced out villas. We stayed in water villas and the villas are of great size. We have stayed in different properties in Maldives during the last 15+ yrs and this is one of the biggest size water villa we have stayed. Kudos to the design team for a brilliantly deigned property, really liked the beautiful design all throughout the property. Service at the resort was good, running smoothly and efficiently for a newly opened property with very little areas that you can fault. Our butler Sultan looked after us promptly and was responsive anytime we needed a buggy ride or for a enquiry. Restaurant staff and house cleaning staff all were a delight and congrats to the management team for having trained them thoroughly and it's showing in the service level of the staff. Breakfast spread is of great variety, pastries are warmedd up and served alacarte, which is a great touch compared to other resorts where you end up taking cold pastries from the buffet table. Apart from the wife variety at the buffet table there was a wide variety of alacarte dishes on order and everything we tried was delicious. Dinner was the area they could improve as we weren't overly impressed with the food quality, tried dinner over at the Japanese restaurant few times and the food there is very good and delicious. Wine selection at the restaurants are good with a nice variety of old world and new world wines (average price for a decent wine - $200/bottle) This place is built on a reclaimed island, hence the house reef and sealife is not much and apart from a couple of snorkelling area stretches the house reef is very limited and mostly sandy lagoon. We went for a snorkeling trip with the dive center team and couple of spots they took us close by (15 mins boat ride) were beautiful and we were lucky enough to snorkel with manta rays. Overall a great new addition in Maldives and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.”

“I stayed at the Alila Kothaifaru Maldives for a birthday getaway and was thoroughly impressed by the experience. First of all, transportation to and from Malé was set up by the hotel and went seamlessly. They had a very friendly representative meet us at the airport, where she proceeded to escort us to the seaplane terminal. She took care of everything while we sat in the lounge and enjoyed the view with snacks and drinks. Once we arrived to the island via float plane, we we’re warmly greeted by the hotel management and staff, and introduced to our dedicated butler, Mal. Mal was extremely friendly and tended to our every need. She organized all of our activities, transported us, and handled room service orders. She also went above and beyond by hand delivering items that I left behind around the island (I’m very forgetful) Rooms: we stayed in both the beach villa and sunset water villa to get both experiences. The beach villa was breathtaking. Very modern, very private, and the outdoor bathroom is a completely unique experience. If there’s rain in the forecast for your stay, don’t fret… it adds to the ambience and it’s the perfect time to take a relaxing bath while you listen to the rain fall in the lush jungle that is literally surrounding you. The outdoor area is very private and the pool is perfect temperature and has some shade to keep you cool from the sun. And you are steps from the turquoise water if you choose to dip into the salt water. Make sure to bring a tote bag to carry all your beach gear (the hotel provides snorkel gear for free). The water villa was stunning as well. The views are outstanding from every window, and the finishes are very modern and sophisticated. The infinity pool cannot be beat. We did not leave the room once - and decided to order room service for the remainder of our stay. Dining: Sea Salt, the main restaurant was fantastic for breakfast and lunch. The service was amazing and quick, and the menu was diverse. We had something different every day. Mirus Bar was a great place to grab a specialty cocktail and relax by the pool. We also saved Yakitori bar for a Japanese inspired cocktail before my birthday dinner, accompanied by stunning views of the water in all directions. For my special birthday dinner at Umami, I was greeted with a beautiful birthday message on the table made from rice (a very special touch). The sushi and sake was amazing and very fresh. Activities: The Dhoni snorkel tour was hands down the best excursion I have ever taken on a vacation. The staff was very friendly and knowledgeable, as they took us to a breathtaking nearby reef, where we saw thousands of fish and several sea turtles. The pictures you find online do not do it justice, you MUST see this in person. After the snorkeling, the staff let the group dive off the roof of the boat, capping off the fun trip. We also did a cocktail mixing class at Mirus, where we learned how to make their signature aged coconut Negroni. So fun! Spa: I decided to treat myself to a spa treatment for my birthday and it did not disappoint. Mimi, my massage therapist started off by providing a 45 minute body scrub with the soothing signature recipe. This was followed by an extremely relaxing massage treatment for one hour. A great touch if you’re looking for even more relaxation. The facility is also stunning as it feels like you’re in a modern treehouse in the jungle. Staff: the full staff on this island are 5 star. Everyone is extremely friendly and says hi when they walk by. Everyone seemed to remember our dietary restrictions everywhere we went, and catered. We even received dairy-free versions of the pastries at every breakfast! The villas we’re cleaned when you left for the morning and refreshed at night while you are at dinner. Overall, this was an unbelievable experience. I will definitely be back next time I need a relaxing vacation.”