Ranthari Hotel and Spa, Ukulhas Maldives

The accommodation features a rooftop pool, well-equipped rooms, and a convenient location near the beach. Guests appreciate the cleanliness, friendly staff, spacious rooms with ocean views, and delicious breakfast options.

Although this hotel was very clean and presentationally pleasant to look at there appears to be a a lot of wear and tear. I was disappointed to find that the spa is closed and that there is no longer a bar on the roof top. The swimming pool is lovely especially in the afternoons but surrounded by laundry! It was not worth having a partial sea view room because there is a lot of building work on either side of the hotel and on one side they work from 7 am until 7 pm with one night working until 10pm and it’s just not a view you want to see. In comparison to other hotels and restaurants the costs are higher for no better service. Breakfast hot food options were always cold, although the evening meal was good, drinks are expensive compared to other restaurants, sometimes twice the price! The staff were efficient but did not want to chat much or ask about our day or make recommendations. They seemed fixated on making the place look nice rather than offering / creating a friendly atmosphere. The excursions offered were expensive compared to the rest of the island with no added benefit. It’s worth shopping around if you are happy to meet the hotels ‘disclaimer’ which we did, knowing other operators work to the same standards. Our room was always cleaned well, smelt beautiful and had clean towels every day which was pleasant. Well done cleaners. I have stayed in many hotels over my time from 2-5 star and felt underwhelmed.