On our recent trip to the Maldives, we had the pleasure of staying at the Furaveri Resort and had a wonderful time. In our search for where to stay we were looking for a place where we could relax and for an overwater bungalow that had all the fun amenities to feel like we would never want to leave. In all our comparisons we ended up choosing Furaveri Resort for several different reasons. Read our Furaveri Maldives Resort Review and what this resort offered. Plus get all our tips plus frequently asked Maldives questions answered here. Furaveri Maldives Resort Review: Our Experience We went to the Maldives for a 5 day trip where our main goal was relaxation. As someone who loves exploring, I’m the kind of person who wants to see everything and explore every hidden gem. Part of the reason we chose the Maldives in the first place because the secluded island would in a way force me to slow down and relax. There were excursions, but I wanted to really try to spend all my days alternating between relaxing in a pool and snorkeling on the beach. Five days of just this mixed in with a couple of activities was the perfect balance I needed to come back from our trip fully refreshed. After we booked our resort, we received an email from Furaveri Maldives Resort to get our flight information to book a seaplane (Once you arrive at the Maldivian airport, you have to take a boat or plane to the resort for an extra fee). The experience from beginning to end was amazing. As soon as we landed we had someone waiting with a sign to greet us. Despite feeling lost in a new country, we had assistance from getting from the airport to the seaplane that made it a breeze. Basically as soon as we landed we were already on our next plane to actually be at the resort. The plane ride was so scenic and was part of the excitement of the journey! Even on our way back, I was so grateful for the assistance! As soon as we disembarked from the plane, there was a representative to help us get checked into our flight and assist us with our bags. We even got to learn more about the Maldives by speaking with him! The customer service was part of what made our trip so special! Upon arrival we were greeted by the staff. We never had to touch our luggage! We got there before check in and so enjoyed the pool until it was time. We had someone there during our entire stay who we talked to through whatsapp in case we needed anything (like ear plugs thanks to an unexpected ear infection), wanted to book something, or just had a question. They were so accommodating and we never wanted for anything! Furaveri Maldives Resort Review: The Rooms One of the main reasons I chose Furaveri Maldives was the room! I wanted a decked out overwater bungalow that I could spend all day enjoying! The room itself was spacious with our bed overlooking the water with the best sunrises every morning (they also have sunset rooms as an upgrade!). I knew I would be spending most of my time outside and the great thing about our deck was that it came with it’s own private infinity pool, day bed, overwater hammock, and outdoor tub! We had stairs that led out to the crystal blue waters with great snorkeling (I was so excited to see a shark and so many colorful fish). It was so easy to snorkel until I was tired, swim at our pool when I wanted to rest, sunbathe in the different spots, and still enjoy the view with a warm bath when it got too cold! Everyday we had someone come clean our room (which was so appreciated because we tracked in quite a bit of sand). They constantly had water provided to our room and even gave us extras since we drink so much! Our room was kind of far from all of the activities/restaurants, but we could always call a golf cart to pick us up and took full advantage of this. Even though we did get an overwater villa, they do have some beautiful rooms where the beach is just a few feet from your room as well and I wouldn’t have minded staying in those! Furaveri Maldives Resort Review: The Food There are several booking options when it comes to the Furaveri Maldives. Since you are on the island you are limited to what’s there, but we didn’t mind that. The resort comes with complimentary breakfast and you can upgrade to half board (breakfast + dinner), full board (all three meals), or premium all inclusive (meals + drinks + activities). We ended up going with half board which worked out perfectly for us! We’d have a big breakfast, packed some snacks in case we got hungry, and then enjoyed dinner. It actually ended up being convenient because since the restaurant was far from our room, it would have been an inconvenience to go to the restaurant 3 times a day and would have taken away from enjoying everything. If we ever did get hungry, we could just order in-room dining or try their other dining options. We also opted out of premium all inclusive after calculating costs. We figured we wouldn’t spend 5 days drinking and that even the included activities (snorkeling/kayaking) did not make enough sense. In the end we had so much to do that we bought a total of one drink despite enjoying beach vacations with a drink regularly in hand. The dining plans covered their buffet restaurant. We never experienced lunch so I can’t speak to it. Breakfast was a large spread that consisted of all the typical American breakfast foods (eggs/bacon/pancakes/etc), some Indian breakfast items (dahl + roshi), pastries, yogurt, and fresh fruit. It was quite the spread! WeRead More »
