Hondaafushi Island Resort

I had an extremely disappointing experience at this resort, and I feel it’s important to share my story to help others avoid similar pitfalls. Before we arrived, we contacted the property regarding our flight arrangements. They promised to provide details 5-7 days prior to our arrival, but when the time came, we received no updates. We attempted to reach out again about our domestic flight tickets, but our inquiries went unanswered. Upon arriving at Male airport, we visited the hotel office a day before our scheduled transfer to the resort, only to discover that our names were not on the list. After some back-and-forth, a representative assured us we would receive information that evening, leaving us completely in the dark until the last moment. It was incredibly frustrating to be so far from home without any clear communication. To add to our troubles, a few days into our stay, we received a call from reception demanding additional taxes that were never mentioned in our booking or invoice. They claimed it was a new government tax for tourists, totaling an unexpected $250! It’s hard to fathom that they couldn’t inform us of this charge ahead of time, especially since they had a month to do so. Imagine a family of four or five being caught off guard by such a fee! We requested to speak with the manager for clarification, but he was unavailable. Instead, a junior staff member was left to address our concerns. How can a resort operate effectively without its management being accessible? Agoda even attempted to intervene regarding this issue, but they were ignored for two full months. As for the food, it deserves a mention. It was the worst dining experience we've ever had! They recycled fish and cheese balls for days until they became inedible, and the food preparation was subpar and monotonous. The instant mashed potatoes and flavorless ice cream were particularly disappointing—truly the worst ice cream I’ve ever tasted. The desserts were mediocre at best. My dogs eat better! The bread was stale, at least 4-5 days old, and there was no toaster available. When I inquired about a toaster, I was told it was broken. We were literally left hungry. The Accommodation: Regarding the accommodation, the water pressure in the bathroom was unreliable, and while the shower appeared appealing, it posed a significant slipping hazard. I unfortunately lost my footing and sustained a serious cut on my finger. The beach adjacent to the bungalows frequently experienced strong winds and large waves, rendering swimming nearly unfeasible. To make matters worse, we discovered a syringe hidden in the sand. I genuinely question the circumstances surrounding this location. The island is quite large, which means that guests with limited mobility may require a buggy to reach the restaurant or bar. However, the availability of buggies is not guaranteed, and guests may experience a wait time of 15 to 20 minutes. In summary, I would not contemplate revisiting this island,

Really loved the island was lovely beaches lovely and white turquoise sea was amazing. Resort so clean and tidy. The fruit bats were really big. Saw sharks and manta rays and loads of fish even saw turtle. Really really enjoyed our stay the food was lovely. The fruit girl was so polite and friendly. Just a shame mine and my husbands phones went missing. Upon check out they tried to charge us for a chair I sat on and the seat dipped down at one side and a coffee table which just broke at the joints. Although in the end they didn’t charge us. The mini bar is expensive and the cigarettes from the shop are $40 for 20. Overall really enjoyed our stay

Auch unser 4. Besuch war sehr erfreulich. Die Insel und die Bungalows sind sauber, der Strand wird ständig von angeschwemmtem Unrat gereinigt. Alle Mitarbeiter sind freundlich und hilfsbereit ohne ständig nach Trinkgeld zu schielen. Nervigen Gästen am Strand kann man ausweichen und den unbewohnten Teil der Insel nutzen. Es gibt nach wie vor keine Wellenbrecher und keine Wasserbungalows. Das Essensangebot wird ständig variiert, es gibt immer wieder neue Angebote dabei. Jeden Dienstag findet ein Cocktail-Empfang am Strand statt, bei dem sich die Gäste näher kennenlernen können (gut!). Es gibt aber immer einige Dinge, die sich noch verbessern können: - Der Wasserdruck der Dusche schwankt stark, besonders natürlich, wenn gerade viele Gäste gleichzeitig duschen. Hier sollte die Pumpleistung verstärkt werden. - Buffet: Das Nachfüllen der Speisen kann sich noch verbessern. Man stand öfter vor leeren Behältern oder es fehlten Teller und Gläser. Nach wie vor, sind am Obststand Mangos, Maracujas und andere tropische Früchte knapp, sie fehlen für einzelne Mahlzeiten entweder ganz oder werden erst auf Nachfrage unter der Theke hervorgeholt. - Fruchtsäfte: Die angebotenen Säfte scheinen überwiegend aus künstlichem Sirup ("cordial") oder Pulver gekauft oder gemischt worden zu sein (und schmecken dementsprechend künstlich bis scheußlich), das war früher schon mal besser. Einzige löbliche Ausnahme: Beim Frühstücksbuffet wird stets ein einziger frisch gepresster Fruchtsaft (Wassermelone, Papaya, u.a.) angeboten, für die beiden anderen trifft die obige Bewertung zu. - Bei früheren Besuchen fragte der Fahrer eines Elektrowagens beim Vorbeifahren, ob Gäste, die zu Fuß unterwegs waren, eventuell mitfahren wollten. Jetzt donnern die Fahrer stets ohne Nachfrage vorbei.