Originally, we had planned to upgrade to the over water villas for the last two nights of our 31st wedding anniversary celebration. However, after taking a quick tour, we immediately decided to extend our upgrade to four nights. We were only on the island for a total of seven nights, but we are incredibly glad that we made the decision. Looking back, we should have spent the entire holiday in the over water villas.
Every aspect of the experience was top-notch. The service was exceptional, and the food, prepared by Chef Nuwan, was absolutely amazing. Our waiter, Ifaau, was always available and knew our preferences, which added a personal touch. Adduh, our butler, was always willing to fulfill any request we had. He even brought different wine glasses to one of the other restaurants upon our request and arranged a wonderful surprise in our room for our anniversary.
The room was cleaned twice daily by Aslam, who was an incredible individual. He always had a smile on his face and was extremely knowledgeable about sea life and Maldivian culture.
Lastly, I want to mention the young barman at the Albino bar who greeted us with the biggest smile in the mornings and served us at the main bar at night. We unfortunately didn't catch his name, but he truly deserves recognition for his welcoming nature.
Overall, this was a truly unforgettable holiday, and I would highly recommend the over water villas.