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My partner and I visited Como Maalifushi for a 10-night stay in what turned out to be the best holiday we have been on. From arrival to departure the service was simply exquisite. It all starts with the Como greet at Male airport whereby you are whisked off to the lounge at the seaplane terminal ahead of your flight across to the resort. The flight itself is an experience and offers amazing views of the maldives and all the various atoll’s. Upon landing at the remote Thaa Atoll you are greeted by wonderful staff who take you by boat to the resort. There we met by the friendly resort manager and our amazing butler Citti, who took us by Golf Cart to our water Suite (416), which is great for that impressive Maldivian sunset view. Citti was a true stand out, she was amazing throughout, always on hand, but never over-bearing and very sweet. She even gave us a few little surprises, which were very thoughtful. By far and away the best butler experience we have ever had. The overwater suite was understated luxury, very spacious (huge bathroom with large rain showers and a tub) with all the amenities you could wish for. The pool deck welcomed you into the lagoon whereby each day we saw various sea-life ranging from fish, turtles, rays and small reef sharks. We collected snorkelling equipment from the dive shop which we were able to keep throughout our stay to explore the wonderful house reef, beaming with marine life. We also kayak’d to the neighbouring small island owned by Como for a little exploration. The food was simply amazing. At Madi the menu is extensive, well balanced and rotated every few days for variety. Tai was a great place for sundowners ahead of a great dinner with Japanese / sushi twist. The Chef’s come out to say hello too, and are clearly very passionate about what they do. I am Gluten Free (Coeliac) and they catered for this perfectly, pretty much being able to adjust every item on the menu and even surprising me with thoughtful gluten free options too! Gluten free pancakes and waffles were a staple for me at breakfast. I cannot speak highly enough of the service and staff throughout the resort from start to finish. Special mention for Naail, Zulaal and Anne who catered for us most breakfasts, lunches and dinners with the greatest of smiles on their faces and impeccable service. There was often live music in Thila bar which added to the laid back, relaxed atmosphere. Activities wise we would highly recommend the dolphin sunset cruise, jungle cinema, Photo Shoot and of course a massage at the Shambala Spa. The spa lives up to its reputation and the dolphin sunset cruise was truly breathtaking. We must have seen in excess of 50 dolphins approach the boat and conduct acrobatics in front of us as the sun set. Fishing / diving / waterport equipment is top-notch and the staff are very knowedlgable on all things diving, fishing, and the ocean. Although we do not dive, other couples did whilst we were there and they mentioned how goo

Beginning with the seaplane flight and ending with the return seaplane flight…everything in between was beyond our expectations! Being greeted by Zayan , our butler , on arrival at the seaplane and personally escorted to our overwater villa.The room was beautiful, well appointed,very clean , lovely amenities and gorgeous uninterrupted view. As other reviews have mentioned , the personal attentiveness by all the staff is overwhelming and greatly appreciated. We had yoga classes every morning over the water , snorkeling every day from our villa and of the beaches. Kayaking anytime you wish and up close and personal with a few local turtles who feel safe in the resort areas…..we have been to many island resorts but none have had turtles so close and friendly. There is a huge amount of marine life around the resort although some coral has died off in areas due to the increase of water temperatures , this did not affect our experience. All meals were absolutely delicious, especially the Japanese Restaurant which we had dinner many times…. Sunset drinks are a must… Zayan made our stay enjoyable and effortless , but also not forgetting our waiters for breakfast and dinner , our yoga instructor , your personal life guard from Nepal watching over you as you swim out on the reef , our lovely hostess on our Romantic Beach Dinner from Bhutan….we were blown away by the diversity of countries and cultures that the Como Malafushi employ.

This resort was incredible and my trip to the Maldives was the best week of my life!! I went during the last week of September and first part of October so there were some rainy and cloudy days but plenty of sunshine and calm days as well. When I was stuck inside because of the rain, they sent us hot chocolate and popcorn to our room to have a movie day. When I got a sunburn, they delivered fresh aloe Vera from their garden. They think of everything!! All of the staff were so kind and accommodating. Zulal was our main server for breakfast and dinner and always had the best recommendations and was so kind and helpful! Our butler Anas was amazing and replied to us in minutes for every question and request we had. Managers and staff came by our tables at every meal to check if our stay was going well. The food was incredible, the activities were amazing, overwater villa was private and perfect, room was extremely clean and beautiful, the island was so well kept. I will definitely be back here and can’t recommend it enough!!!

We travelled at the end of January for our champagne supernova break at Como resort and we were truly blown away by the team who exceeded all of our expectations. Peter and his team are outstanding and our every need was superbly catered for and we can’t wait to return. A special mention to the exec chef Surama ( apologises if our spelling is a little off ) who adapted all of his outstanding dishes to cater for my need for gluten free. Nothing was too much trouble and the egg hooper breakfasts and the ceviche and curry fish caught on our sunset fishing trip were truly memorable. Pali concocted the most wonderful cocktails for us as we enjoyed the sunset slide away and butler Naail was always on hand to help us plan our days. Zulaal introduced us to so many dishes at breakfast with his little tasters and Jana looked after us at our morning snorkels before breakfast. Finally Shakeeb and his dive team went above and beyond and we have the memories to look back on. The wonder wall of the house reef has to be seen to be believe.

Our stay at COMO Maalifushi was absolutely spectacular! From the moment we arrived, we were enveloped in luxury and warmth. The team truly made our experience unforgettable—each person we encountered was incredibly kind and attentive, just as my mom described: "People are the Gem on this Island." The culinary experience was one of the highlights of our trip not only delicious but also beautifully presented. The massages at COMO Shambhala were truly heavenly. My sister found great enjoyment in all the Play by COMO activities. Additionally, we had a wonderful time engaging in water sports, going on a Dolphin Cruise, and discovering the stunning house reef encircling the island. We had our amazing photoshoot that will cherish forever. A heartfelt thank you to all the team members who took care of us with such dedication and professionalism. Your hospitality made our time here so special. Thank you for a truly magical stay at COMO Maalifushi!

Just being back from a family week at Como Maalifushi. What a great place, 5 star all through. The staff is extremely service-minded and everything else is also top class. We truly recommend this place! The hotel is situated in the beautiful Thaa atoll, around an hour by seaplane from Male. You get this Robinson Crusoe-feeling, since there are no other hotels in the atoll and you hardly see any boat traffic. The surroundings are so beautiful, almost unreal, and the water is crystal clear. Snorkeling is like swimming in an aquarium, with lots of fish and turtles. Extra thanks to our fantastic butler Sharippe who organised everything for us during the week. Also a big thanks to Shakeeb and his diving team - you made our daughter's diving dream come true! And Long - thanks for your fantastic morning yoga classes, we will truly miss them. Recommendation: book a picnic lunch on the Private island next to Maalifushi (it belongs to the hotel). Magical experience!