Amilla Maldives Resort and Residences

mo shafeeu5/5 · 2025-04

Our family had an absolutely wonderful stay at this resort! From the moment we arrived, the hospitality was outstanding — every staff member we encountered was warm, attentive, and truly made us feel at home. The food was simply delicious, offering a variety of dishes that pleased everyone in our family. Each meal was thoughtfully prepared and full of flavor. The serene spa experience was a true highlight — peaceful, rejuvenating, and exactly what we needed for a relaxing getaway. The entire resort radiated tranquility and charm, making it the perfect place to unwind together. We are so grateful for the amazing service and memorable moments we shared here.

Iuliia Starkova4/5 · 2026-05

Твердая 4, но точно не люкс. Есть ощущение, что отель умирает. Номера большие, но потрепанные. Вечером работает только один ресторан и хочешь-не хочешь, но или в арабский, те других вариантов нет. Качество продуктов вообще очень скромное: заказали рибай-принесли размороженную подошву 0,5 см. Велосипеды разваливается на ходу))) Хотя персонал, который есть старается что-то исправлять по ходу. Так что точно не вернемся, но назвать отпуск испорченным нельзя) да, не берите индивидуальный big fish game. Вас привезут на косяк макрели, команда сама будет радостно ловить рыбу и показывать вам;)

Candy Xinchen Gao2/5 · 2026-04

We chose to stay at Amilla because of its large island and wide range of activities, and in that regard, we truly had a great time. There is so much to do, and the Easter activities for kids are among the best we have experienced—thoughtfully organized and genuinely enjoyable. However, the service quality is very inconsistent. Some staff members are outstanding—especially our butler Jeremy, and the kids’ club team (Riza, Ishu, and Aidana), who were incredibly engaging and made our children’s stay memorable. Unfortunately, other areas fell far below expectations, including housekeeping, restaurant service, and one of the water sports staff, which significantly impacted the overall experience. The most serious issue we encountered was what appears to be poor management of a caterpillar infestation on the island. During our stay, many guests experienced allergic reactions, with widespread rashes. My children and I were also affected, with severe itching across our bodies, and I even required an injection just to be able to sleep at night. It was evident that the management team was aware of the situation but failed to properly inform guests. Instead, the resort doctor dismissed it as “water rash” or “heat rash,” which did not align with what we—and many others—were experiencing. Local staff seemed to acknowledge the real cause, and once we left the island, our symptoms improved significantly. While the resort did attempt to spray, it was clearly insufficient. The presence of caterpillar hairs in the air caused persistent irritation and discomfort throughout our stay. Based on our experience, I would strongly caution future guests before choosing to stay at Amilla. While the island and some members of staff are excellent, the inconsistent service and lack of transparency around a serious health concern are deeply concerning and should not be overlooked.

Marcy A1/5 · 2026-03

We booked Amilla Maldives for our honeymoon expecting a luxury experience, but unfortunately left deeply disappointed. During our stay, there was a caterpillar infestation around our villa that caused significant skin irritation and discomfort. Staff admitted this was a known issue, which makes it even more troubling that guests were still being placed in those conditions without proper warning. The reaction was severe enough that I needed both oral and topical antihistamines. In addition, there were hidden fees that were not clearly disclosed, which only added to the frustration. When paying luxury rates, guests should not be surprised by extra charges or forced to deal with avoidable health and safety concerns. What was most frustrating was the resort’s handling of the situation afterward. I sent an email outlining the issues we experienced, and the response was largely dismissive. Rather than meaningfully addressing the seriousness of the situation, they simply offered a $400 credit for a future stay. After the experience we had, that offer felt inadequate and out of touch. This was our honeymoon, and it should have been a special, carefree trip. Instead, it became stressful, uncomfortable, and expensive for all the wrong reasons. I would strongly encourage prospective guests to think twice before booking.

August Medina5/5 · 2025-11

I want to start off by saying that the hospitality here is the absolute best I’ve ever experienced! From the moment I landed at the Male airport I was greeted by the staff from Amilla and was taken to their private lounge while I waited for the seaplane. Once it was time to go on the seaplane I was escorted to the seaplane and once I arrived to the dock, I was greeted by the Amilla staff on a speed boat where we went to the actual resort. There I was greeted again by the manager and my personal butler Sam who was exceptional at scheduling all my activities and reservations. I also want to give a special shout out and thanks to Morgan who’s the resort manager for organizing the cocktail party where I got to meet more of the incredible staff like Kristina and Vipin. Also to Yamin for being so helpful and friendly during our water excursions. Now for the resort itself…. It is an absolute gorgeous island full of lush greenery and crystal clear beaches all around! I had an over the water sunset villa and wow it was huge and had the best views of the sunset. The food was also very delicious and had a great variety to choose from. Overall I give this resort a 10 out of 10 as the staff there go above and beyond to make sure your experience is memorable. I’m already looking forward to going back.

Andrew Cho5/5 · 2026-07

My family spent 1 week at Amilla and had an unforgettable experience. We have had the privilege of enjoying the Maldives many times and spent a lot of time researching the different luxury hotels. We chose Amilla based on the house reef quality and that our family of 4 including 2 teenagers could stay in a single over water villa without needing to book a residence. The first thing we want to comment on that set Amilla apart from other luxury hotels we have stayed at in the Maldives and elsewhere in the world is the staff. They were simply the best. Everyone we interacted with had a spirit of hospitality and kindness, which to be so consistent and palpable, must reflect a deeply embedded culture. Each individual in my family, including our teenage sons, felt genuinely cared for and it left an impression. Thank you Asad, our Katheeb, all of the food and beverage staff, and everyone at the dive center and water excursions team for your incredible kindness! The second thing we would like to share is about the house reef and scuba diving. Our teenagers completed their 4 open water dives at Amilla to receive their licenses. We snorkeled every day multiple times and in every part of the reef surrounding Amilla. In other hotels in Maldives, often we would just snorkel in the same spot over and over because there was only 1 good area. Amilla has nice reefs surrounding the entire large island and we did see and experience different things which led us to keep exploring, including the blue hole. Thank you to the lifeguard team that we could see were constantly keeping an eye on us! Thank you Haaidh for training our sons thoroughly on diving and building their skills, confidence, and comfort. They had so much fun with you and were super impressed by your ability to spot every cool thing in the water! And then thank you to Tania for the refresher course for my wife and I. We had so much fun diving with you and are thankful for the pictures you took. The entire dive team and ship crew were fantastic. Also, thank you to Sobah and the ship crew that took us on the blue hole excursion on our last day. Thank you Asad and Sobah for the last minute arrangements. Regarding the food, it was fantastic. We pre-booked most of our dinners in advance to enjoy all of the restaurants. Starting with breakfast, we loved that the menu changed every day. They do a combination of a la carte orders which change daily plus a buffet selection which also varies day by day. Again comparing with other luxury hotels in Maldives, usually we would be pretty tired of the breakfast by the end of the trip. Living in Tokyo, my wife is very passionate on pastries and desserts. She couldn’t stop talking about the pastries at breakfast. My son couldn’t stop eating the croissants. Cookies at breakfast is both decadent and diabolical. Thank you to the entire breakfast staff and we are so sorry that we do not remember everyone’s names. But thank you to Chef Chandra who spent time chatting with us each day, to Afsan who talked with us many times sharing his life stories and sage advice for our sons, to Mode and Yaseen who provided such kind and friendly service, and to many others. I would also like to say how much we enjoyed the Maldivian night and food from Chef Naf, whom I got to meet and talk with. We enjoyed the performances by the large dance and drumming group and then the music and singing performed by the duo. It was the last night of our trip and sitting there on the sand listening to their singing and guitar with so much passion, it was just beautiful. It was a perfect ending to a perfect trip. And that’s kind of what made Amilla so special. You take any of these individual experiences and they are great. But when you add them all up together experiencing them every day and at every turn, you get something truly remarkable and unforgettable. Thank you to everyone at Amilla!! We can’t wait to visit again someday!!!!