Taj Coral Reef Resort & Spa

Maldives , Maldives
MALE, Hembadhu North Male Atoll
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10/10

Exceptional

17 Jan 2026

Shobha

Great experience! Would def visit again!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jul 2025

Uzman

Had a wonderful stay at the Taj coral, Hussain was very helpful with all the food options and Russell kept the rooms spotlessly clean, Staff very friendly and excursions were good.

Overall a smaller resort than others with a good friendly feel. Great views, nice and quiet and excellent for relaxation.

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

20 Apr 2025

prasanta

Beautiful coral reefs. Excellent stay for sea lovers want to go for scuba and snorkeling

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jan 2025

Amit

Great property. Clean , well maintained and contained/ easily walkable on small island. Spa was good. Occasional misses on food orders at restaurants (forgot to bring out one order for our party of 8 a few times but we were there at year end and resort was at capacity). Staff is helpful- food was quite good for 5 day stay. Many vegetarian options. Weather was good for 2 days then heavy rain and gusts so we stayed indoors but we were able to enjoy pool and snorkeling on first two days. Overall a great time- would have been better without the rain but can’t hold it against the resort and staff. Highly recommended!

Leisure Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

14 Dec 2024

Kaiwan

Good stay as such but disappointing for a Taj

Overall, I'd say the stay was fine. I had gone for 3 nights with my wife and 3y old. Property is gorgeous and they offer lots of activities to keep you engaged (albeit quite expensive). All the activities we undertook were great. Friendly staff, decent emphasis on safety, etc. Scuba diving with their instructor, Sam was especially good if you're a beginner. The spa is very good.

The food was pretty average. Everything we ordered was usually a disappointment. Not at all 5* quality. Meal service was also typically very slow. Cocktails and drinks were average at best. The room itself was fine for the most part. Direct access to the beach and generously sized. Bathrooms were okay.

The worst part was dealing with the cashier Sathish. On the final night when I went to clear the bill for activities (nearly 1500 usd) he kept making a hue and cry about a few bills/notes of 25 dollars saying these were old or worn out. This was right before our anniversary dinner. The guys attitude and reluctance to give in was a severe mood dampener. I let them know while checking out the next day too (politely) but Sathish had bloodshot red eyes and couldn't really care less about he he had made a guest feel.

The TAJ told me they'd be sending a feedback form but after I narrated my disappointment on check out, I think they chose not to send it :)

Overall, for the money, I'm pretty sure you'd be able to find something better. We just took this because of the Taj brand. Likely wouldn't go back.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Nov 2023

Yadagiri

Food was good

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Apr 2023

Pankaj

Food was amazing so as the staff Hussain & Sajaani was so cooperative always smiling there team always make us feel like home .. I definitely want to go back for such a kind of hospitality 😊😀

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Feb 2023

Samprit

The property has wonderful corals and reefs in close proximity. One on the left of the jetty is really wonderful. The water villa are quite luxurious and the pizzeria serves good food.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Feb 2023

Samprit

Wonderful service. THE marine ecosystem around the property is very vibrant and happening, corals are very close to property and very refreshing to see them. Overall it’s a fab experience

Business_and_leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

16 Feb 2020

Verified traveler

Decent place

Good place

Self

8/10

Excellent

16 Feb 2020

Verified traveler

Pleasant but not 5 star

Nice location on the beach, surrounded by protective garden from the heat, with plenty of privacy. Many food options and difficult to imagine any diner who wouldn't be impressed by the range of choice or quality of food.
The bathroom needs more intensive cleaning to remove residual smells. Nice snorkelling for beginners and protected swimming in a man-made lagoon. There are a few snorkelling expeditions, and water sports at additional cost.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jan 2020

Verified traveler

Great Service culture which is the hall mark of the Taj chain of hotels.

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jan 2020

Anshul

My wife and I had our honeymoon and stayed in a water villa. This was by far one of the best resort or hotel experiences either of us have ever had. If you're looking for a luxurious and relaxing holiday you want to visit this Taj hotel. You would not find better staff and service right from your arrival to departure. We were met by a rep at the male airport, we had a smooth transfer by speed boat to the island and on arrival to the island we were greeted by staff with welcome drinks and cold towels; even the executive chef and GM show up to receive and bid farewell to all guests. Check-in was done in our rooms rather than making us walk to the reception and was really smooth. The water villa was beautiful overlooking the perfectly clear blue water lagoon. You'll wake up with the sunrise and want to jump in and swim or snorkel in that lagoon all day The room itself was well furnished and stocked with all essentials and replenished promptly twice a day or upon request. Turndown service was included and didn't need to be requested. I don't have enough words to describe the food at Taj coral reef. My wife and I went over to basically compliment the chefs every single day. Breakfast includes a large buffet selection, an omelette station, and a hot food menu from which you can order

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Dec 2019

Peace

Very courteous staff. Amazing food. Very nice rooms.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Nov 2019

Verified traveler

Awesome experience with all of this and resort was also outstanding and food quality was also great

Friends_and_family Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

17 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

This has to be one of the best vacations for us. The hospitality at Taj Coral Reef Resort and Spa is incomparable and world class. Everyone right from the young boy who cleaned our room to the Manager of the resort are courteous and go out of their way to make their guests feel special. Special thanks going out to Kannan, Yangchen and Sajani at the Bokkura restaurant for making our meals special and memorable. Thanks also to Rana at Reef Bar for fixing nice drinks.
This resort is highly recommended.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jul 2019

Hung Duong

Amazing

It was amazing vacation, my family were very happy to stay in resort. Very friendly staff, builtiful beach, good service. I recommend to stay in water vila, it’s very exciting.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jun 2019

Verified traveler

Mesmerising

Awesome

Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jun 2019

Ann

The whole eperience of the island, staff, food and amenities were excellent!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 May 2019

Verified traveler

Girly feeling, great food, lots of places to explore in and around the island.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Mar 2019

Arvind

Stay at taj

Amazing experience overall

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

07 Dec 2018

Verified traveler

The rooms were good, the hospitality was excellent.
the food was exceptional..Just wish if they had some more activities to do rest everything was too good.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Nov 2018

Nice and quiet, secluded, relaxing
Perfect to get away from it all

10/10

Exceptional

01 Apr 2018

Verified traveler

Absolute Paradise

Incredible stay with at Vivanta by Taj.

The service provided by the staff was incredible. Courteous, efficient and friendly. Big shout out to Nanjappa who was one of many staff members who provided us with excellent service throughout.

The food was simply outstanding and the Head Chef, Arun, went the extra mile to cater for our needs.

Thoroughly enjoyed our trip to the Maldives, which was made even more special by staying at Vivanta by Taj!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jan 2018

Melory

Maldives Island paradise

Honeymoon of our dreams. Worth it on every level. Staff and stay was amazing. No mosquitos on the island. Free speedboat from airport which is great if you don’t want to get on a tiny sea plane when you get to Male. Food was fantastic across the board with many varieties and options. 10 on 10 for what we were looking for - a relaxing, chill getaway.

10/10

Exceptional

27 Nov 2017

Anshuman

Great staff- responsive to your needs. Great food.

10/10

Exceptional

23 Aug 2017

Ridhay

Beautiful hotel true Maldives experience

Very beautiful hotel friendly and cooperative staff, true Maldives experience the over water villas are superb and the food is very nice. Do remember when u check in to ask for all inclusive package.

10/10

Exceptional

16 Oct 2016

SHIRISH

Heaven on earth

Amazing experience

Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Aug 2016

Imran

lovely stay

awesome

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 May 2015

V.M.

Awesome Trip to Maldives

Has a great time in the Water Villa. Snorkeling right off your room balcony. Went deep sea fishing, etc. Also took a trip to Male. Wanted to take a day trip to Kuda Bandos but was not able to as other people did not sign up.

8/10

Excellent

03 May 2015

KRISHNA

maldives- holiday on a sunny side

Stay in Taj Vivanta was good. View from the room was awesome. From the room you can dive into the ocean. Kids snorkled near the coral reef. Overall a very good holiday, the best vacation we had so far!!!!

Family

8/10

Excellent

06 Apr 2015

mahendra

Very appealing

It was a very pleasant stay. Quite pricey for the amenities and things to do on the island.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

25 Jan 2015

Beautiful island, great hotel

Our flight arrived late at night, but the staff waited for us and provided us with a free speedboat transfer. This was good as it meant we didn't have to spend a night a Male and transfer to the island the next day.

The island is small but beatiful. Snorkelling is great and the marine life is amazing. Good options for activities, and food is good too.

Overall a very good experience.

10/10

Exceptional

19 Apr 2014

sebastian

Great self contained resort

Marvellous beach villas with all the comforts you could expect. Taj hospitality, which is faultless.

2/10

Poor

16 Apr 2014

lydia

the hotel is dated.it is like a 80s hotel.very basic facility. beach is dirty. the food is worst with the most expensive price(a plate of noodle costs 43 dollar, i understand maldives price is high so actually i would not mind to pay for the expensive price if it is nice,but you could not believe how bad the food was,i could cook much better myself).it is a rip off. the restaurant s much more expensive than one and only and four seasons in maldives. management is not helpful and rude.I feel so sorry for people there for their honeymoon.

6/10

Pleasant

09 Apr 2014

Sean

This hotel is taj hotel, suppose to be amazing service, the guy that escorted us to our room didn't even offer to carry our hand bags, but wouldn't leave the room unless we have him tip, almost like he was begging for tip extremely low class, also a bald guy walk up to us by the pool telling us we have to check out, when we told him manager said we can have our room until 6 pm, he was arguing and raising his voice in front of the other guests saying that we are wrong, so I got upset and told him to go and double Cheka with his manger and he left with a bad attitude to cone back and say we were right, not even apologizing, hotels should never have people like tear 2 work in service, they should be in the back never interacting with guests.
Everyone else at the hotel including the chefs were very nice

10/10

Exceptional

18 Oct 2013

Verified traveler

Nice resort for a relaxing break.

Great location if you want a relaxing break. As with most of the Maldives island resorts, it is a long way from anywhere so you are reliant upon the facilities available to entertain yourself. The resort has 62 rooms and caters mainly for couples. The pool area is a little short on available sun lounges for the guest numbers.
Diving was well catered for and the island even had its own wreck & reef to dive on less than 50m from shore.

4/10

Poor

22 Sep 2013

Didos

Good for first timers!

Nature of course is breath taking, hotel is very basic not up to 5 stars rating for my taste, food is yummy but drinks are horrible, nothing to do after 9 pm.

10/10

Exceptional

08 Dec 2012

Verified traveler

Great value and very comfortable.

Great experience, fantastic service. Beautiful location with lots to do. Food and drink not cheap though if you are not on full board.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Oct 2010

Mohamed

Best Value for Money Hotel in the Maldives

Fantastic hotel, fantastic service. Would highly recommend staying at the Taj Vivanta.

Partner

4/10

Poor

11 May 2010

KIRTI

Not Impressed

very unpleasant stay

Family

8/10

Excellent

17 Feb 2026

Taichi

部屋の掃除が頻繁にあり、常に清潔であった。

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jan 2026

TADASHI

清潔な客室、あたたかいスタッフ、美味しいレストラン、どれも素晴らしかったです。
特に日本語を話せるザキさんのサポートが手厚く快適に過ごすことができました。

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Nov 2025

YUTA

3泊利用しました。
とてもスタッフの方達も親切にしてくださって、素敵な時間を過ごしました。
ヴィラから降りてすぐの海もとても綺麗で、魚が沢山見れました!

日本語が話せるZAKIさんがいるので、宿泊中も何一つ不安がなく過ごせました。
レストランもとても美味しく、Imaii,Madu,Hussain,Beem,Reehan,Saman,Afagが英語話せない私たちにも、コミュニケーションとろうと、簡単な英語や日本語の単語で話しかけてくださり、とても居心地よく過ごすことができました。

また、フロントのZaki,Esther,Rasheed全てのスタッフの方達がとても親切にしてくださりました。
日本人で、英語が不安な人たちにもとてもオススメなホテルです!!
ロケーションも海も全てがとても良かったです!

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

13 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

Das Personal ist durchgehend sehr gut geschult und außerordentlich bemübt und herzlich.
Allen voran der Resortchef Mr Samir, der mit seiner
Zuvorkommenden Und liebenswürdigen Art das gesamte Personal prägt

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

18 Apr 2019

Verified traveler

酒店的服务很好，服务生的态度都很好，设施一般。酒店餐厅的食物选择很有限，而且性价比很低。最不明白的是为什么酒店会对租借救生衣收费！

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

19 Jan 2018

ちょも

新婚旅行向き、水上ヴィラ

2018年1月に水上ヴィラに妻と3泊しました。天気も良くホテルへの満足度もありました。注意点としては、All inclusiveにするのにお金がかかりすぎる（expediaからの予約で含まれるのは朝食のみ、All inclusiveへの変更は200ドル/人）ので、個別にチャーターするならJTBのプランを利用するとお得です。逆に言うと日本人があまりいない方が良いというカップルやご夫婦、団体には不向きです。といって日本人同士で気まずくなるほと至近距離になることは食事を除くと、まずありません。また食事は昼食のピザは美味しいですが、基本的に日本で食べる食事と比べるとローカル色が強いです。まずいわけではないのですが。

一方、景観は最高だし家の前がすぐ海でシュノーケリングは無料で出来ます。他にもスパ、マリンスポーツも概ねのことは可能で、スタッフの対応も良いです。ちなみに時期が旧正月の前であったためか中国人観光客はほとんどみませんでした。

最後に新婚旅行で行かれる方にちょっとしたアドバイスを。今回私たちはシンガポール経由で、独自で行きましたが、高級ホテルに泊まり移動するとアメニティーや設備の新しさなど、物足りなく感じることもあるかと思います。ただそこは南国の元はと言えば何もない島。冷房が効いた室内で過ごせるだけでも幸せであり、海が見れてすぐ泳げて、冷たいジュースやシャンパンを出してくれて、幸せ。と言う考えが吉かもしれません。

10/10

Exceptional

02 Nov 2017

masakono

子連れにもおすすめです

水上コテージから、すぐに魚が見れることを条件に探しました。
ここは部屋の前に少ないながらもリーフがあり、そこそこの魚が居るので8歳の娘も一緒にスノーケリングを楽しめました。
ビーチ脇からすぐにドロップオフに出ることができ、大人が一緒に居れば子どもも問題なくドロップの魚影を楽しむことができました。
部屋は3人家族には十分な広さで、エキストラベッドも無料になっていました。
バスタブからも海が見えますが、部屋によっては防波堤が視界に入り過ぎたり、他の島が見えるので、気になる人には気になりそうです。
日本語に堪能なMr.Zaki（接客マネージャー）が居るので、英語が苦手な方は助かると思います。

10/10

Exceptional

11 Sep 2017

komsun

Good View, Good Service, Thank you for experience .....

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jan 2014

m(0_0)y

料理の味で決めましたが結果として最高でした

年末・年始の休暇に３泊しました。

（webなどの口コミを参考に）料理の味で決めましたが、結果として最高でした。

■料理
料理は予想以上においしかったです。
Latitude
（朝食付きプランだったので）朝食をいただいたLatitudeは日本で得ていた情報はアラカルトという情報でしたが、席でオーダーするアラカルト料理とは別にビュッフェがあり、パン、フルーツ、ジュース等々があります（特にパイナップルジュースとオレンジジュースは果肉たっぷりでおいしかったです）

Pizzeria
ピザ窯があるので絶対おいしいと想い昼食をいただきました。
焼きたてピザは予想どおりおいしかったです。
窯の前にカウンター席があったのですが、TEPPANの座席をつかっていました。

TEPPAN
ディナーで利用しました。時期的なせいか夜は風が強かったですが料理はおいしかったです。

The Reef Bar
今回は日程的に無理だったので利用しませんでした。

■スタッフの方々がとてもフレンドリーで気持ちよかったです。
特にレセプションのモルディビアンだけど日本語ができる方や
ルームサービスの担当者、Latitudeの男性スタッフの方たちは色々な説明をしてくれたり、ベッドメーキングでデコレーションしてくれたり、日本人だと判ると日本の話題を話しかけてくれたり・・・と
積極的なサービスの感じることができました。