Kihaa Maldives

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December 2024

January 2025

Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Very good

Popular amenities

Pool

Bar

All-inclusive

On private beach

Room service

Gym

Explore the area

Kihaadhoo, Baa Atoll, Kihaadhuffaru Island, 06040

Kihaadhuffaru Island Beach
1 min walk
Dharavandhoo Mosque
44 min drive
Hibalhidoo
82 min drive
Dharavandhoo Island (DRV)
1 min walk

Room options

Beach Access Villa with 15% Off Food & Beverage (excluding in-room dining).

77 sq m
Beach view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Beach Villa With 15% Off Food & Beverage (excluding in-room dining)

89 sq m
Sea view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Beach Villa With Private Pool With 15% Off Food & Beverage (excluding in-room dining).

Beach view
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed

Beach Suite With Infinity Pool With 15% Off Food & Beverage (excluding in-room dining)

Beach view
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed

Sunset Beach Villa With Private Pool

Beach view
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed

Island Villa With Pool with 15% Off Food & Beverage (excluding in-room dining).

150 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Two Bed Overwater Sunset Suite

270 sq m
Ocean view
Sleeps 9
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Sunset Overwater Villa with Infinity Pool

150 sq m
Ocean view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Three Bedroom Royal Suite

250 sq m
Beach view
Sleeps 6
1 King Bed

Sunset Beach Suite With Infinity Pool

100 sq m
Sea view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Two Bed Ocean View Suite with Infinity Pool

28 sq m
Ocean view
Sleeps 6
4 King Beds

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Pool

All-inclusive

Spa

Free WiFi

for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

1 Jan - 2 Jan

About this property

Luxury resort on the beach, with outdoor pool

Catch some rays on Kihaa Maldives's private white sand beach or spend the day relaxing at the full-service spa. Then enjoy a meal at one of the resort's 2 restaurants.

Kihaa Maldives offers 124 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars (stocked with some free items) and minibars. Beds feature down comforters. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and bidets.

This Kihaadhuffaru Island resort provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, laptop-compatible safes, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. In-room massages and irons/ironing boards can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

A private beach and 2 outdoor tennis courts are featured at the resort. An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

K-Spa has 6 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Massages are available on the beach and in the spa; other services include hot stone massages, Swedish massages, and Thai massages. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a spa tub, and a steam room. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. Guests under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa.

During your stay at Kihaa Maldives, you're just a quick walk from Kihaadhuffaru Island Beach. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas, plus 2 restaurants and 2 bars.

Free WiFi
Enjoy international cuisine with ocean views at Maalafaiy, one of the property's 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
Take a swim in the outdoor pool
Treat yourself to facials, manicures and pedicures, or body scrubs at K-Spa
Services include babysitting, a kid's club, and dry cleaning/laundry
Onsite recreation includes a private beach, 2 outdoor tennis courts, and a gym
0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Kihaadhuffaru Island Beach and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Dharavandhoo Mosque
Airport shuttle service available for a fee

Some rates at Kihaa Maldives are all-inclusive. These rates include onsite meals and beverages, and may include taxes and gratuities. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages, and other amenities.

Step outside to feel the sun on your face and the sand in your toes on the white sand beach. Enjoy the umbrellas and sun loungers for a relaxing day at the beach. At Kihaa Maldives, pamper yourself with a treatment at the full-service spa or have fun in the sun with activities like snorkeling and sailing.

There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges, a beach bar, and a poolside bar. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. This luxury resort also offers an outdoor pool, a children's pool, and outdoor tennis courts.

This 5-star Kihaadhuffaru Island resort is smoke free.

Maalafaiy - Overlooking the ocean, this buffet restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves light fare only. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.

Steak Haws - This poolside steakhouse specializes in Fusion cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Reservations are required. Open daily.

Udhoali - This beachfront bar specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Open daily.

Raveriya - This beachfront bar serves light fare only. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.

Late night fare is available from room service (during limited hours).

All-inclusive details

All-inclusive room rates at Kihaa Maldives are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Food and beverages

All buffet meals, snacks, and beverages included

Room service during certain hours

In-room minibar (all beverages included)

Activities and facilities/equipment

All onsite activities and use of facilities and equipment are included.

Water activities

Kayaking

Rowing/canoeing

Land activities

Fitness facilities

Tennis

Languages

Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), English, Filipino, French, German, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Ukrainian

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM

Food and drink

2 restaurants
2 bars/lounges, 1 beach bar and 1 poolside bar
Room service available
Coffee/tea in a common area

Restaurants on site

Maalafaiy
Steak Haws
Udhoali
Raveriya

Things to do

2 outdoor tennis courts
Arcade/games room
Billiards/pool table
Boat tours
Canoeing
Children's pool
Ecotours
Fitness centre
Full-service spa
Motor-boating
Outdoor pool
Playground
Private picnics
Racquetball/squash
Sailing
Sauna
Shopping
Snorkelling
Steam room
Tennis
Volleyball
Waterskiing
Yoga classes

Family friendly

Arcade/games room
Babysitting (surcharge)
Children's club (surcharge)
Children's pool
In-room childcare (surcharge)
Laundry facilities
Mini-fridge
Outdoor pool
Playground
Snack bar/deli
Supervised childcare (surcharge)

Conveniences

Banquet hall
Front-desk safe
Gift shop/newsstand
Library

Guest services

24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Daily housekeeping
Dry-cleaning service
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Tennis lessons
Tour/ticket assistance
Turndown service
Wedding services

Business services

Business centre
Computer station

Outdoors

Beach loungers
Beach umbrellas
Garden
Pool sunloungers
Pool umbrellas
Private beachfront location
Terrace

Spa

6 treatment rooms
Aromatherapy
Body scrubs
Body treatments
Body wraps
Couples treatment room(s)
Detox wraps
Facials
Manicures and pedicures
Massage - hot stone
Massage - on the beach
Massage - Swedish
Massage - Thai
Sauna
Hot tub
Steam room

Accessibility

If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
This property does not have any lifts
Accessible airport shuttle

Beach towels
Couples dining
Fireplace in reception
Romance packages available
Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

Air conditioning
Bed sheets
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet

Bathroom

Dressing gowns
Bath or shower
Bidet
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels

Entertainment

42-inch flat-screen TV
TV/satellite channels

Food and drink

Champagne service
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Free minibar (some items)
Mini fridge

Connecting rooms available
Desk
Electrical adapters/chargers
In-room massage
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Laptop-compatible safe
Laptop-friendly workspace
Phone
Slippers
Turndown service
Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in 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

Guests will receive an email 7 days before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

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

For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

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.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets and service animals are not allowed at Kihaa Maldives

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 250
Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 150 (from 2 to 12 years old)
New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 300
New Year's Eve (31 December) 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
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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

The additional fee covers seaplane transfer fees for guests ages 12-17.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

Airport shuttle fee: USD 499 per person (roundtrip)
Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 359 (roundtrip), (from 2 to 11 years old)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.

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 fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

To get to the property, guests need to transfer by Airplane and boat. Transfers need to be confirmed by contacting the property at least 72 hours before travel at the number on the booking confirmation. Kihaa Maldives offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after noon must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive an email 7 days before arrival with check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

We should mention

Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the resort before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Kihaad

Kihaad Hotel

Kihaad Hotel Maldives

Kihaa Maldives Island Resort Kihaadhuffaru Island

Maldives Kihaad

Gioia Resort Valtur Kihaad Hotel Baa Atoll

KIHAAD Maldives Baa Atoll

Kihaa Maldives Island Kihaadhuffaru Island

Kihaa Maldives Island

Kihaa Maldives Kihaadhuffaru

Kihaa Maldives

Kihaa Maldives Resort

Kihaa Maldives Island Resort

Kihaa Maldives Kihaadhuffaru Island

Kihaa Maldives Resort Kihaadhuffaru Island

Kihaa Maldives Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Travelled with family

22 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

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.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kella Katharina

29 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lidija

Travelled with family, Travelled with group

20 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Patricia

Travelled with partner

26 Feb 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

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.

Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Ginevra

Travelled with partner

5 Feb 2022

Liked: Staff & service, amenities

Disliked: Cleanliness

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.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with group

8 Nov 2021

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.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

6/10 Okay

Maureen

9 Oct 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

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.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alon

Travelled with partner

25 Sept 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

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!!!

Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christopher, Tucson

Travelled with family

1 Sept 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

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.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family

1 Apr 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Wonderful staff. Very professional and attentive. Beautiful and clean beaches and delicious international cuisine.

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Julius

22 Feb 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Kihaa

Amazing stayon beatiful island.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner

28 Jan 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The service was exceptional & every need was met before even asking

Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

30 Dec 2019

Liked: Cleanliness

Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2019

2/10 Terrible

Nimalan

16 Oct 2019

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Staff & service

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

6 Aug 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

4/10 Poor

ahmad

13 Jul 2019

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

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

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner

6 Mar 2019

Liked: Staff & service

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

Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

30 Jan 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

13 Jan 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family

30 Dec 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Pros - food, island, reef Cons - communication with staff bit complicated

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018

2/10 Terrible

Frustrated, Perth

26 Dec 2018

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Rooms given were far from average and had to pay an extra $700 to get a slightly bettter room

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

2 Dec 2018

Liked: Staff & service

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.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

3 Nov 2018

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disliked: Staff & service

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.

Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Salila, Bangkok

5 Nov 2017

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017

8/10 Good

Dave, Abu Dhabi, UAE

20 Mar 2017

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.