Alila Kothaifaru Maldives

It was my first trip to Maldives & i picked Alila, love both the room interior and exterior. Food was surprisingly good 😍 Me and my bf enjoyed alot here!

The hotel has very good food options and all are very well made. The staffs are very attentive and friendly, always coming to chat with us and giving advice on activities and history of Maldives. I’m The hotel offers good variety of water sports so that we won’t get bored. The sand is fine on the beach and the water quality is very suitable for snorkelling. We can easily find lots of fish by swimming a hundred meters from the shore. We tried SPAs, table tennis, snooker, gym facilities. We joined scuba diving, fishing and they were all very well organised. The only shortfall is the pest problem. Lots of mosquitoes caused serious problems at the beginning. The staff should have warned guests seriously about this so that we can get prepared (closing doors and apply repellant) otherwise you will get really bad bites by various bugs. We stayed at beach villa and every night it’s like a battle of all kinds of bugs - gigantic cockroaches, snails, worms, caterpillars, flies, lizards, spiders, red ants and sand bugs. I even found one flying ant in bed one night. This really ******* me during the entire trip.

Just wanted to give a shoutout to exceptional service provided by Yakitori here. Alex was attentive and friendly, making our dining experience truly enjoyable. The mocktail Chanaka made was not only beautifully crafted but also tasted fantastic. Thanksfor such a wonderful experience!

We just got back from our second stay at Alila Kothaifaru Maldives (our first was last May), and honestly—it felt like coming home. We’ve been dreaming about this place since we left last year, and it somehow managed to be even better the second time around. From the start, the whole team made us feel so welcomed—like old friends coming back to visit. They remembered our preferences, were incredibly attentive to all our requests, and went out of their way to make everything feel personalized and easy. The food and drinks were absolutely amazing—fresh, flavorful, and always beautifully presented. And the sundowner experience? Pure magic. We still smile every time we think about it. One of the highlights this time was the massage at the spa—we walked out feeling like a million bucks. The masseuses are extremely professional and clearly masters of their craft. We felt totally relaxed and refreshed afterward. Another unique and thoughtful touch was the back-of-house tour they offer in the staff quarters. Not all resorts are willing to show that side of things, and it really gave us a deeper appreciation for the people who work so hard to make each guest’s experience so special. It was eye-opening and meaningful to see where the team lives and how the island operates behind the scenes. We even got invited to their futsal competition, which was such a fun and unexpected experience! Big thanks to Mr. Thomas, the GM, whose leadership really shines through. You can tell he believes in letting the team grow and succeed in their own authentic way. We’re especially grateful to Halu, Dante, and Bilhy for their kindness and attention. Sandip, the bartender, was always on point with great drinks and a warm smile. And Kavi, the DJ, nailed the vibe every night—he’s incredibly talented and even remembered our favorite songs! Huge shoutout to the wonderful concierge team—Niya and Azim—for always being so polite and thoughtful, and to the amazing restaurant and bar team: Cobra, Selli, Agnes, Ayu, Joana, Yaseer, Zayan, and so many others who made us feel truly pampered. Maldivian hospitality is already something special, but Alila takes it to the next level. There’s such a genuine warmth and sincerity here—from every staff member to the overall management. It really feels like we’ve found our home away from home, and we can’t wait to come back again soon.