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Kihaa Maldives

Maldives · Maldives

Kihaadhufaru IslandView location

8.2/10Excellent132 Reviews
Cleanliness8.2/108.2
Service8.4/108.4
Comfort8.4/108.4
Condition8.0/108.0
Location7.6/107.6
Neighborhood9.0/109.0
Amenities8.0/108.0
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About Kihaa Maldives

This resort enjoys a stunning setting on Baa Atoll. The hotel is nestled amidst the Baa Atoll UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Immersed in the rich, natural splendour of the area, this wonderful resort affords guests a mesmerising, picture-perfect setting, in which to enjoy unrivalled peace and serenity.

The resort is set on its own 600-metre long coconut-shaped island, nestled amidst luxuriant greenery and sprawling beaches. This resort focuses on preserving marine life and the local lifestyle and traditions. The guest rooms are stunningly appointed, oozing simplistic, classical charm and elegance.

The resort affords guests a number of exemplary facilities and services, enhancing each unrivalled experience with modern convenience.

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When you stay at Kihaa Maldives in Kihaadhuffaru Island, you'll be near the bay and steps from Kihaadhuffaru Island Beach. This beach resort is within close proximity of Kihaadhuffaru Island Pier and Hanifaru Bay.

Make yourself at home in one of the 124 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars (stocked with some free items) and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries.

Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks. Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge during limited hours.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Airport transfers
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Spa
Gym
Entertainment
Beach services
Non-smoking
Childcare
Business facilities
Banquet facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 2:00 PM
Check-in until midnight
Check-out until 12:00 PM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

On bay No elevators By ocean Noise-free rooms not guaranteed Guests will receive an email with special check-in instructions Guest will receive an email before arrival 7 days Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed Service animals not allowed

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Contactless check-out is available
Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO

Important information

  • Property Alerts

    You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

    • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 250
    • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per child: USD 150 (from 2 to 12 years old)
    • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 300
    • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per child: USD 175 (from 2 to 12 years old)
    • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 12.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 2 years of age.
    • Airplane and boat transfer per adult: USD 300 (roundtrip)
    • Airplane and boat transfer per child: USD 250 (roundtrip), from 2 to 11 years old
    • Additional fee for children (from 12 years old to 17 years old): USD 300 per person, per stay

    We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

    The additional fee covers seaplane transfer fees for guests ages 12-17.
  • You need to know
    • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the resort prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
    • The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
    • No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
    • Contactless check-out is available.
  • Special Instructions
    Guests must transfer via Airplane and boat to the property. Guests must contact the property at least 72 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking. This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive an email within 7 days before arrival with check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools. Guests must arrange transfers (surcharge) from Male International Airport to the property, which is 30-minutes via a flight to Dharavandhoo domestic airport, and then 5-minutes by speedboat to the resort. Resort staff are onsite at Male airport to assist with transfers. To guarantee transfers, guests must contact the property with their flight details at least 7 days before their expected arrival. Contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. Daily transfer service is offered by Maldivian Airways or Manta Air. Domestic transfers can only be accommodated for guests arriving on international flights to Male between 9 AM and 10 PM. Guests arriving to Male outside of these hours are advised to book a hotel room in Male until services resume. Transfer fees are collected at booking, and there are no fees for children under 2 years. The additional fee (payable at the property) covers seaplane transfer fees for guests ages 12-17.
  • Instructions
    • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
    • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
    • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
    • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
    • Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
    • Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
    • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
    • Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • Airport shuttle fee: USD 499 per person (roundtrip)
    • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 359 (roundtrip), (from 2 to 11 years old)

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    Hindi

    German

    Arabic

    Russian

    Portuguese

    Ukrainian

    Filipino

    English

    Chinese (Mandarin)

    Italian

    Indonesian

    French

    Spanish

Nearby attractions

Kihaadhuffaru Island Beach 0.1 km / 0.1 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Year of most recent renovation: 2012
  • Double rooms: 124
  • resort
  • American Express
  • MasterCard
  • Visa
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • 24-hour reception
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Late Check-outExtra charge
  • Mobile phone coverage
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  • Wi-fi
  • Local and international calls
  • Transfer serviceExtra charge
  • Airport Shuttle
  • Room service
  • Laundry serviceExtra charge
  • LaunderetteExtra charge
  • Medical serviceExtra charge
  • Babysitting serviceExtra charge
  • Multilingual staff
  • 24-hour security
  • Bellboy service
  • Fireplace
  • Hotel safe
  • Currency exchange facilities
  • Shop
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Concierge
  • Gym
  • Luggage room
  • Dining area
  • Clothes dryer
  • BBQ facilities
  • Grill/BBQ
  • Private pool
  • Private beach area
  • Electric kettle: 1
  • Towels and bed linen
  • Café
  • Bar
  • Restaurant: 3
  • Non-smoking area
  • Smoking area
  • Highchairs
  • Poolside snack bar
  • Banquet hall
  • Show cooking
  • Breakfast room
  • PrinterExtra charge
  • PhotocopierExtra charge
  • FaxExtra charge
  • Outdoor freshwater pool: 1
  • Children’s swimming area: 1
  • Sun loungers
  • Parasols
  • Children playground
  • Entertainment programme for adultsExtra charge
  • Entertainment programme for childrenExtra charge
  • TV lounge
  • Sauna
  • Steam bath
  • MassageExtra charge
  • Spa treatmentsExtra charge
  • Spa centreExtra charge
  • Breakfast
  • Breakfast buffet
  • Breakfast served to the table
  • Continental breakfast
  • Hot breakfast
  • Early bird breakfast
  • Late riser breakfast
  • Buffet lunch
  • À la carte lunchExtra charge
  • Buffet dinner
  • À la carte dinnerExtra charge
  • Breakfast and dinner
  • Breakfast and lunch
  • Full board
  • Full board without drinks
  • Full board with drinks
  • All inclusive
  • All inclusive with non-alcoholic drinks
  • All inclusive with alcoholic drinks own brands
  • Special dietary options
  • Vegetarian meal
  • Snacks
  • Deposit on arrival
  • Flight information required
  • Non-smoking establishment
  • Banana boatingExtra charge
  • WaterskiingExtra charge
  • Jet ski
  • DivingExtra charge
  • WindsurfingExtra charge
  • Sailing
  • Catamaran sailingExtra charge
  • CanoeingExtra charge
  • Table tennis
  • SquashExtra charge
  • FitnessExtra charge
  • Volleyball
  • Beach volleyball
  • BilliardsExtra charge
  • TennisExtra charge
  • DartsExtra charge
Meal plans

Meal plan types

Meal options depend on the room and rate you choose. Search your dates to see which meal plans are included.

BB

Bed & Breakfast

BED AND BREAKFAST

Breakfast is included with your stay.

DB

Buffet Breakfast

This meal plan may be available depending on the selected room/rate.

HB

Half Board

Usually includes breakfast and one additional meal.

RO

Room Only

Accommodation only. Meals are usually not included.

FB

Full Board

Usually includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

AI

All Inclusive

Meals and selected drinks/services may be included.

Upon availability

Room types

These are the hotel's room types, rather than live offers. Choose your travel dates to see available rooms, prices and booking conditions. Check availability

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Kihaa Maldives

8.2
Excellent
132 Reviews
Cleanliness
8.2 /10
Service
8.4 /10
Comfort
8.4 /10
Condition
8.0 /10
Location
7.6 /10
Neighborhood
9.0 /10
Amenities
8.0 /10
75 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
22 Aug 2024
Veronica
Really nice villas with a beautiful beach. We enjoyed our stay. The only downside is that the food is pretty repetitive and there are not many options.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
25 Feb 2022
Patricia
Excellent customer service. All members of staff worked hard to make our stay enjoyable. We were cared for as soon as we landed at Male. On our return a member of staff was with us until we completed check in to make sure everything went smoothly.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
05 Feb 2022
Ginevra
I was in Kihaa Maldives years and years ago a nd was very excited to go back. The island is beautiful and beautifully located. It is a paradise. The staff will make your stay incredible, especially the bar and cleaning stuff. What we did not enjoy is that the management is quite poor and they are clearly not organised. On pick up they were about to make us go on a domestic flight instead of the sea plane we paid additionally for. This was quickly addressed. Then two of our activities were cancelled without us being informed, we found out as we were about to go on the activity, they tried to charge us extra for things that were not included, they continued to misinform us, also with our PCRs, our transfer back to Male etc. The food quality is incredibly disappointing for a 5 star hotel. It is really rather terrible. Apparently the island has recently changed management - we hope it will change management again because the current members are not interested in giving guests the experience that a resort and island like this should. We recommend the place, it is beautiful, the diving centre offers amazing activities and it’s separate to the hotel. Just bear in mind about the food and the fact that management is likely to screw something up.

Other than that, one of the best holidays we’ve had. Amazing for couples, groups of friends and families with kids too.
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
08 Nov 2021
Verified traveler

Decent

the hotel itself is very beautiful and quiet and lovely however they have plenty of things that they can improve on.. starting with the prices of things. for starters the room that I stayed in came up to a total of a little over US$4000 and it just wasn’t worth the money. yes the room was nice but it was not worth $4000. secondly they don’t have any all inclusive packages that would be helpful for customers to save money. breakfast and dinner is included but lunch isn’t and then the fee for lunch is $150 per day and that does not include drinks so just imagine paying that if you’re staying there for two weeks. the manager is more than helpful and so is front desk reception. most of the servers in the buffet area have very nasty attitudes & don’t like doing their job clearly. the fans are never on so it’s always ridiculously hot wherever you go.. as for breakfast dinner and lunch the options are always pretty much the same and not much to choose from.. room service should be 24 hours or at least until 4/5 am considering the fact that dinner ends at 9 PM and breakfast starts at 7 AM I’m pretty sure plenty of people are really hungry during that time frame and there are no microwaves in the rooms so people pretty much just starve until its time to eat. I would also like to add the fact that I was charged $40 for a single burger & $15 for apple juice. I understand that this is a vacation and some prices are going to be different but that is just beyond ridiculous.
Friends_and_family Friends
6/10
Pleasant
09 Oct 2021
Maureen

Close to Manta Rays

One of the few known islands which you can still walk around completely on the beach.
Well organized transfer and nice reception and bar. Great dive center.
For the price, the food needs drastic improvement and rooms need some brush up. For us, the steakhouse doesn't fit with the hotel and had the best food but with a heavy price tag. We had half board and the buffet at dinner had 6 choices of main courses but only 3 meats. The meat quality was also not good and they ran out of food quickly.
For the price we paid, we would try another resort next time in the same area.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
24 Sep 2021
Alon
Amazing vacation. A lot of water options diving and local reef is amazing. Very quite and beautiful sites everywhere you look around the island. Loved it all!!!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
01 Sep 2021
Christopher
Not a lot of Americans get this far. Long way to go, so don't plan on seeing many fellow Americans. It is worth it. This is at a UNSECO biosphere site. It is an island with rooms and luxury for those trying to break away from life for a few days. No cars, No stores, No sundries stores, no vending. Not a potato chip - Literally with in miles (by boat) I suggest a semi beach bum life style. Bare foot and baggies.
You eat, drink and relax and have fun. Snorkeling is great, scuba, jet ski, The sea life is abundant. Every evening an event to meet and greet at the main pool area. The rooms are very clean (housekeeping is excellent). The staff and reception learn your names and note your preferences, with you for every need. I travel often and have seen many resorts. This is in the top of the list. They work so hard to make your stay for you. Our \"handler\" greeter at the terminal. Can't say a enough, Took us from terminal to terminal, to process and got us on the \"local\" to the Island - the resort is the island and vice versa. These folks run on their own Kihaa (Island time). WIFI was problem free. If you want my honest opinion- yes worth the trip. The change from top gear to idling is a noticeable and welcome shift in your life. I say twist your lid off and let the stress bubble away.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
31 Mar 2020
Verified traveler
Wonderful staff. Very professional and attentive.
Beautiful and clean beaches and delicious international cuisine.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
22 Feb 2020
Julius

Kihaa

Amazing stayon beatiful island.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
28 Jan 2020
Verified traveler
The service was exceptional & every need was met before even asking
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
06 Aug 2019
Melissa

Perfection Vacation

Had the most lovey time at Kihaa. The villas were stunning. The beach was one of the most beautiful things I’ve ever seen. Went snorkeling with mantas and sting rays. Couldn’t have asked for a better vacation and can’t wait to go back.
Friends
4/10
Poor
13 Jul 2019
ahmad

Amazing location but uncomfortable stay

Location 5/5
Amazing views
Facilities 5/5
They had most of the water sports and two pools ( one of them is an infinity pool)
Our room 0/5
Even tho the room was cold, the bed was really uncomfortable and hot we couldnt sleep. When the mosquito nets were closed we couldn’t feel the cold but if we removed the net we would be exposed to the mosquitoes. When we spoke to the reception he just laughed in our face and said remove the net and no one had this problem before.

Another note, the bathroom was outside so your exposed to bugs (crabs, lizards, beetles and ants) it’s not an issue for us but might be for other people who would need an indoor bathroom.
Taps and shower head had rust and dirt on the floor.
Food 2/5
For 5 nights we had the same food with slight variations and it feels like it was a high school cafeteria
Staff 5/5
All smile, greet and happy to help

Partner
8/10
Excellent
06 Mar 2019
Verified traveler
The island itself is the best one I have been to in the Maldives, our room was lovely as was the position it was in watching the sun go down but the cleansenss was good and I had to tell the young lad doing it several times the things he hadn’t cleaned properly or at all,the mini bar was crap and even when we asked for drinks we didn’t get them for a couple of days sometimes and had to complain to reception, the restaurant staff were very good and the food was acceptable, as I said the island itself is amazing but the people in charge of different services need to oversee their staff better, in other words better man management is needed,we never go back to the same island because we like to explore different ones but would recommend people try kihaa
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
30 Dec 2018
Verified traveler
Pros - food, island, reef
Cons - communication with staff bit complicated
Leisure Family
2/10
Poor
25 Dec 2018
Frustrated
Rooms given were far from average and had to pay an extra $700 to get a slightly bettter room
8/10
Excellent
02 Dec 2018
Verified traveler
Beautiful island and great staff. Rooms are a bit dated and housekeeping is not the best (needed to keep requesting clean towels and for the fridge to be refilled). But the helpful staff and the beauty of the beaches make this resort a great place for a holiday.
4/10
Poor
03 Nov 2018
Verified traveler
Made to feel like second class citizen. Room cleaning extremely poor. Room cleaned at 3 pm if at all. Night at a la cart restaurant which is normally part of the all inclusive was not for us. Screaming children everywhere and there was no adult only area on the island. Lots of mosquitoes around the sun beds. Food was good but no peace to eat it with children allowed to run around. Not the peaceful romantic holiday that we planned. We have been to 4 other islands in the Maldives which were great compared with this one. Snorkelling was ok plenty fish but coral all dead.Wish we had picked another island.
10/10
Exceptional
05 Nov 2017
Salila

Nice resort

My mom and I had great time in Maldives while staying at Kihaad. All staff are great and willing to help and service.
8/10
Excellent
20 Mar 2017
Dave

Nice, but not worth the extra time and money.

The Kihaad is beautiful, don't get me wrong. This is the third place we've visited in the Maldives, and the first time we pay the extra money to fly to a distant island far away from the capital Male. Considering that it was almost $1000 extra for the short domestic flight, and an extra 3 hours both ways (checking-in, waiting, boarding), it just wasn't worth it. The coral reefs around Kihaad are almost ALL DEAD, and millions of small pieces of dead coral litter the beach around the entire island. Beach access is difficult because you can't avoid stepping on bits of sharp corals. You practically have to wear shoes to protect your feet. The snorkeling trip away from the island is a waste of time. More dead corals and not that many fish. It's so sad considering this area is supposed to be a UNESCO marine sanctuary. There are plenty of better places to go if you're interested in diving or snorkeling. On the plus side, the island is very quiet and laid back. The service is excellent, the villas are large and well-maintained, and the restaurants are slightly above average. We've been to several destinations in the Indian Ocean and I would rate Kihaad as average. There didn't seem to be any air-conditioning anywhere except in the rooms. The \"semi-formal\" dining restaurant called SPICES appeared to have a/c, but they didn't turn it on and they kept the doors open. For us, it just isn't comfortable to sit down to an expensive dinner when the room temperature is 28C.
10/10
Exceptional
01 Feb 2017
Verified traveler

nice resort

Kihaad resort is fantastic with lots of vegetation and with an astounding lagoon around the island. The reef is not that colourful, but it is alive, with lots of species of fish.
10/10
Exceptional
27 Jan 2017
anita

Simply beautiful resort with great dive shop!

The resort is simply beautiful! The accomodation is beautifully appointed ( we booked a sunset pavilion villa) and it was stunning. The resort was almost full during our visit but most of the time we felt like we were the only ones there. It is designed in such a way that ensures lots of privacy. The dive centre was fantastic! Gabrielle and his team did a great job. We completed our open water and our advanced open water course with Crystal, she was so wonderful and patient and we really enjoyed her company and friendship. She went out of her way to make us feel totally at ease during our dive training and took us from beginner to advanced divers in 6 days! She was an excellent instructor! All the staff were excellent and super friendly, in particular our room staff and bar staff always making the perfect cocktail!
This resort is great value for Maldives and just pristine! Highly recommended!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 Jan 2017
Verified traveler

Kihaad

Everything was fenomenal
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
30 Nov 2016
Verified traveler
It was way beyond good! Thanks Kihaad! The place is amazing people is so nice! The hotel is beautiful the food is really good!
8/10
Excellent
04 Nov 2016
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Transfer from Male airport to the hotel is kind expensive this is the only down point
10/10
Exceptional
04 Nov 2016
Niv

Great resort!!

Great resort, I have nothing bad to say about the hotel.
We had a great time.
We are couple 30's years old and we stayed at sunset villa with privet pavilon and it was great.
We really like the side of 300's rooms.
We did a lot of shnorkling and scuba diving. The house reef is really beautiful and the diving center is great and professional like everything else in the resort.
The outside shower was amazing.
The food was really good and variety.
All the stuff was so nice and helpful.
We came really spontaneously after tow months of traveling in india and it was the best decision we did.
Great resort
Thanks Kihaad we will come back for sure.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
03 Nov 2016
Oz
Lovely venue with very helpful staff but with some small deficiencies.

The resort offers a free dive trial for those who have not scuba dived before, the trial is to test if one is comfortable with the underwater breathing equipment, however each time we attended the allocated slot this was offered at, either no instructor was available or the instructors were reluctant to carry out the free trial.

Almost every staff member was extremely helpful and approachable. The island itself is amazing and you WILL BE blown away. The food was lovely too, although it could have offered a little bit more variety.
10/10
Exceptional
30 Jul 2016
Tarun
Overall experience was just awesome.
Everything was just perfect and beyond imagination. Rooms were very much clean.
Hospitality of the crew in all areas are beyond excellence.
Beaches are so clean and nice.
8/10
Excellent
04 May 2016
Verified traveler

Nice place to enjoy water activities for anybody

I was there to enjoy snorkeling and practice diving, so I was happy to be there!
The weak point is that the place is a quite expensive one. I was just there for 3 days (except transportation) and paid more than 1000 dollars for the stay (plus meals, treats, etc.)
Anyway I have no regret!
4/10
Poor
07 Mar 2016
Elvira

Overpriced and not good value for money

The trip was a big mistake - it was a really expensive and not worth the cost. We had endless issues with the housekeeping staff removing furniture from the room without notice and moving our personal belongings, which was just not acceptable and when we complained they did nothing about the issues. I had to ask to have a formal complaint lodged and yet they still did not follow a proper process to help us. The food was very expensive and again not worth the cost. The dive School was really good but the diving was poor and certainly not what has been described. The best thing we saw were a few turtles in fact the snorkeling was better than the diving and again the cost per dive was double what we would usually pay. Please reconsider booking this island there are loads of others that are better value for money, better hotel and better diving. If I were you I would definitely look elsewhere.
8/10
Excellent
23 Jan 2016
Prashant

Nice hotel close to the beach

Kihaad is a good place to stay in Maldives. We were staying in reserved beach villa which was very close to the beach, swimming pool and dining place. Non veg food was good as well and hotel staff provided spicy food as requested by us. Everything at Kihaad is awesome except that there are small worms in and around villa and lizards outside door during night. I would recommend this place to my friends
8/10
Excellent
14 Dec 2015
Verified traveler
Nice staff and the front desk manager is very helpful. The hotel could use some refurbishing and up keeping to the rooms.
6/10
Pleasant
25 Sep 2015
Ayman

Good value for the money, good but not excellent

- Great beach, pool and reef
- Plenty of water activites
- Above average Spa
- Bad to average restaurants - in-villa dining food is horrendous, borderline inedible. Restaurants are not that great
- Vilas are spacious, but not well maintained. A bit run down
- Local staff are nice and very hospitable. Non-local staff are not that great and need to learn how to be hospitable and smile
- Pretty dead after sunset
10/10
Exceptional
27 Jun 2015
Renne

Beautiful but expensive.

A magic place. Nobody told us that all transactions are in US dollars, which creates a problem if you want to personally tip someone and you cannot get dollars. The strongly recommended use of the safety deposit box in the room is a joke, because the box is sitting loose on a shelf in the cupboard. Reception said: 'but it is quite heavy'. Otherwise, this place is as close to heaven as you might hope. The beach, the room, the snorkeling, warm all day, etc.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
21 Jun 2015
Auditor

Highly recommended

I was a little worried about the reviews about this hotel initially. But after visiting this paradise, I am glad I booked this place for my honeymoon.
We stayed at Kihaad for 8 days. The property is beautiful and people who like to stay close to nature will really enjoy here.

We were welcomed with a few surprise gifts on our arrival. 50% discount on a couple's spa treatment, dinner at their restaurant Sarong, welcome cake and champagne :)

We booked a water villa which was huge!! It was built with an open air bathroom which was very enticing at first. But during our first night, we noticed a few lizards in the bathroom. But I really appreciate the fact that upon complaining about the bathroom, we were immediately upgraded to a garden villa with an enclosed bathroom and a private pool.
There were a lot of activites that kept up engaged during our stay.

The food was an amazing experience as well. The chef asked us about our preferences and cooked special dishes for us.

I would highly recommend this resort to anyone visitng Maldives.
8/10
Excellent
11 May 2015
Verified traveler

Good experience

very nice and comfortable hotel, the sea view in amazing. top relaxation and very romantic hotel. However, there is always something that bothers, like electricity going off at night for half an hour, or telephone not working. but over all, it was a very good experience.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
21 Feb 2015
Jordan

Kiaad in the Maldives

Never seen water so transparent and multicolored in the azure/blue/turquois hues. Much deeper and richer colors than the Carribean. Babbling brook-type water movement with fish reflecting the rainbow. An experience feeding the stingrays and diving with Inah and team! Suitable for first-time or experienced divers.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
01 Feb 2015
jay

Great resort hotel

Kihaad island is great, very nice beach and water sports activities - snorkeling and scuba diving;
Overall great experience , Maldives is truly great place and Kihaad is a spectacular place
10/10
Exceptional
21 Jan 2015
Verified traveler

Excellent

Amazing, we enjoyed the place, the rooms, staff and variety of restaurants available
2/10
Poor
11 Dec 2014
Verified traveler

a lot of larvae and yellowish tap water

there are lots of larvae in the room and bathroom . tap water is yellowish in warm.
I complained three times but not solved.so I gave it up.
8/10
Excellent
17 Nov 2014
los1980

Honeymoon at kihaad

Paradise! But I can't help stating how terrible the Chinese tourists were. Even the staff appeared overwhelmed with how rude these tourist were. No consideration for rules on the resort.... Anyway the staff was great ambiance amazing house reef gorgeous I can't give it a 5 due to the breakfast being repetitive. They could change it up a bit! And the music was great te first 2-3 days but by our 5th day the music needed to change! Great touch for the ambiance but it could have been a tad more upbeat. Some of the staff at the toddy bar went out of their way to prepare catch of the day! (Fish) the staff did their best to help and accommodate us!
10/10
Exceptional
02 Nov 2014
Ulrik
Fantastic location and a very nice holiday.
Takes a long time (and money) to get there but really really nice once you are there!
10/10
Exceptional
04 Sep 2014
Aqi

Honeymoon 2014

Excellent - FAB - Wonderful - Amazing - Special - Fantastic - Yummy - Beautiful - Exceptional -

Some of the words to describe the trip - including staff, service, facilities, area
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
13 Apr 2014
mike

Great diving, fantastic staff, good resort

The Maldives are famous for diving and for good reason. The Kihaad dive staff was great, they planned excellent daily dives, helped us with our next level of certification, and provided very good equipment. Very safety conscious also. The resort is one of the more reasonable in the Maldives (cheap is not a word to use for anything there!) but was very comfortable, well maintained and staffed by really great people from the reception to the restaurants and bar to the room cleanup. The food was quite good and they accommodated the vegetarian with some special dinners. The selection gets a bit repetitive after a few days, but this place is a long way from anywhere, so it impressed me that they got so much fresh food brought in regularly. The resort takes up the whole little island, so there's not much to do if you tire of beach time, diving and other water sports. But this is a great place to take advantage of the underwater wonders. Even the house reef, easily accessible by snorkeling, has lots to see. We saw morays, sting rays, octopi, eagle ray, jillions and jillions of reef fish, turtles and a shark (just a reef shark, but impressive nonetheless!). And then the dolphins came to swim with us while we were scuba diving. A great experience!
6/10
Pleasant
01 Mar 2014
sam

Not the right choice

Bad food, the staf are not helpful, there is no CD player or DVD player as they mention, kids club is in poor shape.
8/10
Excellent
23 Feb 2014
Alberto

First time in Maldives: pleasant stay

Very beautiful island, good privacy, sunrise beach amazing, nice food, kind staff. More attention to details (for example, maintenance of the rooms to be improved) should make this place perfect. Tabata (diving) and Dario (singer) made our stay particularly pleasant.
Family
4/10
Poor
01 Feb 2014
Verified traveler

the food very poor

The food very poor
we had beach front villa 1st row but we cannot enjoy the view of the sea since the view blocked with trees and plants...
10/10
Exceptional
05 Jan 2014
Terry
staffs & management were all nice and accommodating.
8/10
Excellent
27 Nov 2013
tyler

Perfect honeymoon

This was a wonderful experience for us. The views were perfect. The water was amazing. The reef around the island was a little bit lacking while snorkeling. However, near the dock and the watersports it was much better. We saw lots of beautiful fish and sea life. I recommend snorkeling with the mantas. It was breathtaking!! The food was a little different but not bad. The all inclusive package I think was a bit lacking as far as menu items and drinks. We decided to just purchase meals and drinks as needed. We were able to choose more variety and the cost was comparable to restaurants in the US. We stayed in 204. It is right in the sand. When you sit on the pitch you almost have a 180 degree view of palms, sand, and water. I recommend making sure you get one of the villas that's closest to the beach. It costs just a bit more but it is amazing. The island is very quiet as well. It is far enough from malé that you don't hear all the air traffic. Overall this was a great experience. I recommend this island, however, if we were to make a trip again, I think our adventure side would take us to another island. But only to enjoy their views and amenities as well. If we had a chance to visit all of the resorts on every maldive island, then we would most definitely return to kihaad. And we would enjoy every moment of it.
4/10
Poor
13 Nov 2013
in the sea

a resort without service

Had a very unpleasant stay at this resort. No service. No cleaning. No toilet paper. No mosquito repellent. Asked many times but still no no no…. Fortunately I still had my own stuff to use. Wrong minibar charge. Be careful to check the mini bar stock at check-in. They always found something to try to bill you. Paid for the pickup transfer and asked about the domestic flight details. No reply at all. Strange management. Not a nice place to stay at all.
10/10
Exceptional
21 Oct 2013
Laura

Amazing Exotic Resort

My stay at Kihaad was unforgettable and probably one of the most amazing vacations I have ever had. White beaches, clear waters, an entire island all for yourself and your loved ones, amazing facilities and design as well as great friendly staff that is there 24/7 to make your stay as enjoyable as possible.
8/10
Excellent
14 Oct 2013
Charles Park

Very Good resort but reception need more improve

It was good. But reception need more concentrate for their work. they made mistake for billing many times,
Family
8/10
Excellent
29 Mar 2024
zemira
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8/10
Excellent
04 Mar 2024
Andreas
Very nice and friendly staff, only one problem on this island is, that you get in the evening nearly always the same food. It is Tuna fish in lemon, kapern, chilli sauce and so on. You get every day grilled beef or Spaghetti. This island has also a big problem with mosquitos. if they don’t spread every day gas or poison you will have a lot of mosquitos bites. You have to intervene at the reception to get daily your “mosquitos service”.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
03 May 2022
Gazmend
Sauberkeit in der Villa war okay aber im Restaurant war es gar nicht gut. Teller, Gläser, Stühle und Tische waren nicht sauber. Essen war okay. Das Personal war sehr freundlich.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
27 Apr 2022
LIDIA

Dall’arrivo alla partenza sorriso e leggerezza!


Accoglienza, ospitalità, disponibilità meritano voto 10. Isola verde, rigogliosa (da curare maggiormente).Troppe zanzare (mai viste in altri resort delle Maldive, forse fine aprile è il periodo?). Siamo ritornati con tante punture e, ciò, nonostante le ripetute disinfestazioni, anche noiose per gli odori rilasciati e da respirare. Spiaggia bella, percorribile a piedi tutt’intorno,(spesso odore acre di bruciato!). Laguna accessibile ovunque (idem per snorkeling), lato mare bello e comodo è quello senza pontili. Cucina da rivedere (con buffet più vario e internazionale), ed anche la pulizia dei tavoli (non si può apparecchiare su tovagliette usate da altri ospiti, collocando posate pulite al posto di quelle usate). Manca corretta formazione del personale addetto ai tavoli (non si può consumare il dolce con il piatto dello spezzatino ancora a lato ). Invece, preciso e puntuale il riordino della camera, grazie Khan, per la cura dedicataci. Sono in corso ristrutturazioni molto utili.... sarebbe apprezzato uno spazio per il dopo cena o per qualsiasi momento lo si desidera alternativo al piccolo spazio,(con 4 pagliette e 2 gazebi) in prossimità della piscina e del bar dedicato. Cari saluti al Manager J.Gabor, grazie per aver accolto le mie richieste; al referente Andri per l’accoglienza, l'alta professionalità e la grande disponibilità. Grazie a Tutti, il sorriso e la serenità trasmessaci (dopo due anni di pandemia) hanno reso la nostra vacanza veramente leggera!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
07 May 2021
Verified traveler
We had an excellent week, food was very good, drinks were nice and the island is like paradise ....not to discribe in words. The staff at Kihaa Maldives is excellent they do everything to feel you comfortable. Ibrahim from the restaurant and Miron from the bar made us feel speciale every day.... many thanks for this and see you ‘ hopefully ‘ soon.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
11 Mar 2020
Mimi
Le personnel est souriant, attentif, courtois, à l'écoute et très sympathique . Hôtel très calme, plage idyllique et eau cristalline. L'attention portée au client est exceptionnelle.
Leisure Family
4/10
Poor
13 Feb 2020
Giuseppe
l'isola è bella. i maldiviani sono lenti e male organizzati. all inclusive è in realtà un partial inclusive, in quanto termina appena alle 22.00. organizzazione volo ritorno disastrosa
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
13 Feb 2020
Elena
Il resort ha tutte le carte per essere un TOP level. La conduzione maldiviana ce la sta mettendo tutta e si vede. La spiaggia è attrezzata molto bene e ciascuno, anche gruppi grandi come il nostro (36 persone) ha trovato sempre disponibilità di lettini e ombra. I bungalow da quelli più basic ai super con piscine sono tutti molto grandi e bellissimi in stile maldiviano. Il ristorante, è variato e il cibo locale molto appetitoso! L'ALL inclusive comprende praticamente tutto tranne l'espresso, molto caro 8 dollari, e l'unico difetto è che termina alle 22.00. La SPA è molto cara come tutti gli extra. Che dire??? Sono tornata qui nel grigiore della città ma ho ancora negli occhi lo sconfinato colore smeraldo e il bianco riverbero della spiaggia borotalco dell'isola di Kihaa. Pero tanto di tornare presto!
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
23 Jan 2020
Claudia
Resort perfetto per chi vuole vivere una settimana in paradiso! Personale gentilissimo, soddisfa ogni richiesta e ti assiste da quando atterri a quando riparti! Unica pecca: il bagno all’aperto nella nostra beach villa non garantisce una pulizia impeccabile. Ma per il resto tutto perfetto! Anche per l’offerta di escursioni, snorkeling, scuba dive, e chi ne ha più ne metta! Grazie Kihaa!
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
26 Sep 2019
Verified traveler
Positivo: Qualità e quantità del cibo
Negativo: La struttura sta invecchiando ed ha bisogno di aggiornamenti
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
29 Aug 2019
Federica
E' stato un ottimo soggiorno, e ringraziamo il responsabile Zara, e la nostra hostess Asmida per la disponibilità e le rapide risposte a tutte le nostre esigenze
Vacanza top! Sicuramente alcuni servizi posso migliorare ma nel complesso l'isola é pulita e curata, le camere pure, stanno lavorando per migliorare il tutto e rinnovarealcune zone, ma la cosa non ha creato alcun problema a noi
quindi il paradiso!
sicuramente uno dei miglioro resort dove siamo stati , per me la quinta volta e per il mio compagno l'ottava
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 Aug 2019
Pavel

Эмоций, впечатления и открытия

Для тех кто привык к высокому сервису и обслуживанию, то Вам не сюда! Потому что это остров, где живёт и обитает различная живность ) и Вы приезжаете к ним в гости, в их дом ;)
Впринцепи никакого дискомфорта они не доставляют ;)
Остров небольшой, но уютный и весь зелёный ) можно даже подумать что находишься где-то в джунглях, когда прогуливаешься по дорожке вдоль пальм ))
Океан тёплый, чистый и прозрачный ;) есть риф, где можно поплавать и посмотреть на обитателей морских, а их тут очень много ;) так же советую заняться дайвингом - не пожалеете ;) особенно от людей которые тут работают - прежде всего они очень классные профессионалы! А от Русских фраз которые они знают, ещё долго будите вспоминать и смеяться ))
Песок - как мука )) можно сутки сидеть и перебирать его ))
А какие тут закаты - просто нет слов, одна лишь улыбка и слёзы на глазах ))
Персонал очень отзывчивый и дружелюбный - всегда поможет и ответит на Ваши вопросы ;)
Номер большой и просторный, Всё как на фото, перечислять нет смысла ;)
Еда - Шведский стол, я думаю каждый найдёт то что любит ;) конечно лобстерами, омарами, кальмарами и осьминогами Вас тут не будут кормить )) но вся еда очень вкусная ;)
Кто пьёт и выпивает - здесь присутствует практически весь алкоголь ;)
Wi-Fi немного хромает, но это не главное, наслаждайтесь природой и общайтесь с людьми =)

Здесь живут и работают очень замечательные и хорошие люди! И я рад что я с ними познакомился!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
07 Aug 2019
DIDIER
Assurément un superbe Resort sur une île non moins superbe. La politesse du staff est exemplaire. Nous avons passé une extraordinaire séjours. Seul petit point sombre, les tarifs du diving center qui sont un peu excessifs non pas aux regards du professionnalisme de l équipe du centre mais sur la qualite de certaines excursions notamment le all day snorkeling et le bapteme de plongée surtout comparé à d autres clubs de plongee.
Family
8/10
Excellent
23 Jul 2019
Verified traveler
Les plus : Le calme des lieux , la villa , la gentillesse d’Ibrahim : notre garçon de chambre .

Les moins : les repas, rien d’extraordinaire. Le réseau internet qui fonctionne très mal.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
05 Jul 2019
Verified traveler
Sesta volta alle Madive...viaggio con mia figlia sedicenne...15 notti a buon prezzo...è il periodo delle piogge 16/6...3/7. (Mai piovuto) villaggio occupato solo al 30%....ottimo servizio all arrivo e alla partenza...camere ampia e confortevole...cibo buono e vario...personale di servizio merita un elogio a parte...precisi puntuali e se anche manca loro un po di professionalita il tutto è ampiamente rimediato con una gentilezza ed un sorriso....se per voi i problemi sono un po di ruggine sul rubinetto...una formica in bagno...un geco sul soffitto...qualche pezzo di corallo sulla spiaggia...be allora statevene a casina vostra...e fate godere questo paradiso a chi sa apprezzare tanta bellezza...spesso viaggio per turismo posso secondo la mia esperienza consigliare questo resort..
Leisure Family
4/10
Poor
24 Mar 2019
Verified traveler

Attention aux faux facture

Contact clientele très mediocre. Ajouts de facture inconnue en milieu de nos facture, Donc il faut vérifier ce qu’on a consommé avant de régler la facture. Le management ne regarde que l’argent.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
04 Mar 2019
Kai Andre

5 stjerners omgivelser, men

Vi har nettopp kommet hjem etter et 2 ukers opphold på Kihaa Maldives. Stedet i seg selv er fantastisk, med nydelige strender og en fantastisk lagune som omkranser hele øya.

Vi bodde i \"Sunset Prestige Pavilion Beach Villa\". Den lå på stranden, og hadde et rustikt preg, god plass, god aircondition og en fantastisk seng. Egne solsenger på stranden, og egen pavilion med sofa og bord. Føltes privat, med en fantastisk utsikt, og en fantastisk solnedgang. Det var minibar på rommet som: \"etterfylles med brus og øl hver dag\" Dette viste seg å bli vanskelig, av flere grunner. Kort fortalt, selv etter mange løfter om at: \"det ordner vi selvfølgelig\" så skjedde det aldri! I tillegg var Kihaa utsolgt for øl (alle typer) i 9 av de 14 dagene vi var der.
Vi hadde ikke bestilt \"all inclusive\" da vi ikke er så glad i å spise til en fast tid, på buffet, hver dag. Vi ønsket å ha muligheten til å velge blant flere alternativer, som angitt på Kihaas websider. Det viste seg dessverre at det ikke var så enkelt. Jeg nøyer meg med å si at maten var ok, men hadde forventet langt bedre kvalitet på en 5 stjerners resort. Utrolig hyggelig å merke at personalet i restaurant/bar, in villa dining, house keeping gjorde det de kunne for å bidra til at vi fikk en god opplevelse. Her var det flere som viste høy grad av profesjonalitet og en fantastisk serviceinnstilling, og jeg vil trekke frem noen som fulgte oss hver dag under hele oppholdet: Nooratiza Kimsi, Ziyad Ahmed, Abdul. Tusen takk til dere :)
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
24 Feb 2019
Verified traveler
C'était magnifique.
Le service était parfait est l'accueil super.
Nous avons passé un voyage de noce extraordinaire avec ma femme!
C'était vraiment un petit bout de paradis...
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
10 Feb 2019
Amy

Amazing hotel

酒店真的是太美了!!!工作人员服务很好,很热情。浮潜就看到了sting ray, reef shark, eel 和nurse shark ! 相比之下,深潜挺贵的,性价比不高。入住期间,只有在饭点餐厅人较多之外,其他时间都遇不到几个人,私密性很好。
房里的电话坏了,想点餐的时候发现用不了。。在酒店附近浮潜可以自己去,但有的时候浪比较大,因为没有附近没有酒店工作人员,要自己注意安全。Wifi挺慢的
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
10 Feb 2019
Verified traveler
A special thanks for excellent service to Mr. Ibrahim at the bar and Mr. Sasi cocktail was all brillant. Really nice personal service from both of them which makes the stay better, Thanks to both of you
Business Partner
10/10
Exceptional
08 Feb 2019
Maitta
Ainutlaatuinen loma. Huikea paikka ihan omalle ykistyisyydelle! Hurmaava henkilökunta!
10/10
Exceptional
04 Feb 2019
Verified traveler
Nous avons aimé le calme et la sérénité durant notre lune de miel et la beauté des plages et du lagon
10/10
Exceptional
13 Jan 2019
Verified traveler
all was great and great spot I will be please to come back
10/10
Exceptional
05 Jan 2019
Cecilia
Fantastic resort! Vacker ö i ett område som gränsar till UNESCOS naturreservat, välskött natur. Husrevet är lättsnorklat och långgrunda stränder med kritvit korallsand gör badandet fantastiskt. Rummen är vackra i gott skick med fina material och tilltalande färger. Arkitekturen är fantastisk, inspirerad av traditionell byggteknik. Lagoon prestige ligger direkt mot stranden och är rymliga fristående enrumsvillor med halmtak och delvis utomhusbadrum. Mat i all-inclusive paketet serveras i stor, generös buffet i huvudrestaurangen - matallergier är inget problem! Underhållning på stranden varje kväll, anpassad för alla åldersgrupper. Mycket trevlig och lyhörd personal. Resorten är mycket barnvänlig men passar lika bra för vuxna som vill vila. Trots att det var fullbokat finns god plats för att vara ensam på stranden eller hitta en avskild plats för kvällsdrinken i solnedgången.

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Kihaa Maldives
Kihaadhufaru Island, Baa Atoll, Maldives

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