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.

Great room and great experience overall. We slept well. My family with young kids loved it. Golf carts and personal host were great touches. Kids couldn't get enough of the Kid's Club. Only downside is the insanely expensive food and you pay even more if you book with your World of Hyatt member points which is disappointing.

TripAdvisor Review for Alila Kothaifaru Maldives When it comes to luxury escapes, we’ve been fortunate to stay at some of the best, including the Ritz Carlton and St. Regis Maldives. However, our experience at Alila Kothaifaru was hands down the best stay we’ve ever had—especially for what we were optimizing for: a place to truly relax, unwind, and feel at home. What made Alila stand out: 1. The staff and service: The heart of this resort is its people. The team here doesn’t just treat their work as a job—it’s clearly a passion, and they go above and beyond to make every moment special. • Yakitori Bar: Chanaka, Alex, Arya, and Bily crafted some of the most inventive cocktails we’ve ever taste with a Japanese twist, and their kindness and attentiveness made every visit memorable. They even took the time to teach us how to make their signature drinks! • Scuba Center: Cami and Fernanda were phenomenal instructors and divemasters who made our diving experience unforgettable. I got my Open Water Certification, and my husband completed his Advanced Certification during our stay. They had a knack for spotting incredible marine life—manta rays, sharks, and more—and their expertise and warmth made every dive an adventure. • Mirus Bar: Sandip and Loudhy were wonderful and their service was top-notch. They always remembered our names and preferences, making us feel so welcome. - shout out also to our villa host, Nasse, who was always incredibly responsive and accommodating to our requests. 2. The house reef: The house reef was healthy and full with marine life, with an abundance of coral and marine life right at our doorstep. We even spotted a Manta ray whilst snorkelling, and Dolphins swimming by came within a 10 meters of us on 2 separate occasions! 3. The Food We thoroughly enjoyed the food. Breakfast was delicious and had rotating options for different types of freshly made “pancakes” – from Crepes, to Dosa’s, to (our favourite) Croffles – to die for. For Lunch there were lots of fresh and light options (as well as really good Pizza and pastas) and our favourite spot for Dinner became Yakitori Bar, where the team kindly also can bring you food from Umami (the higher-end Japanese restaurant on the island). 4. The property itself: The resort is newly opened, and it shows—everything is fresh, clean, and beautifully maintained. The large pool, with its stunning sunset views, quickly became one of our favorite spots to relax. How it compares to other luxury resorts: While the Ritz is undeniably a tier above in terms of sheer opulence, we found that the “poshness” sometimes came at the cost of feeling truly at ease. At Alila, there’s a perfect balance of luxury and relaxation. The service here is just as exceptional, but it feels warmer, more personal, and less formal. Plus, the value at Alila is unmatched, with prices at the Ritz often being 2-3x higher for similar services / products. Final Thoughts: Ali