#17 of 29 hotels in Ari Atoll

Holiday Island Resort(4 stars)

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  • Pleasant staff (11)
    "Pleasant staff" found in 11 reviews
    • " A dream holiday, but rather something for couples: ). Pleasant staff , delicious food, Azur-blue water, white sandy beach. I can the complex only recommend. Pure ... " 
      4.533333333333333
      June 2012
    • " ... But we have over the diving center several wonderful excursions made. More you can't really expect. The rooms are as already more often mentioned somewhat older but still very adequate. The staff were always very friendly and at the front desk was a accommodating helped. We were completely with our vacation ... " 
      5.166666666666667
      May 2012
    • " Here you can really take a break from everyday life. All leave all stress behind. Friendly and accommodating staff . In the restaurant a person you for the time you stay cared for. No constant change. Very good. ... " 
      5.166666666666667
      August 2012
    • " ... were only 2-4 flights a day take place. Checked in, room was my wife a bit shabby, complained, on the next day, new, and Topsauberen renovated bungalow received. 2 times daily cleaning is OK. Staff is great , both room boy, as well as in the restaurant. As one into the forest calls, it comes back. If ... " 
      5.152777777777778
      February 2012
    • " ... The rooms are large and equipped the garden area was very well-kept area is a dream, it is an oasis for relaxation can only be recommended the restaurant is clean and the meals are varied the staff are very accommodating the diving school was super and friendly and it runs smoothly the base director Lena and Andy ... " 
      5.625
      December 2011
    • " the staff are very friendly and the complex and the bungalows very clean. For us it was the most beautiful vacation. The ... " 
      5.633333333333333
      February 2012
    • " ... planes (currently 4 times daily), on the lying off airport island the island paradise significantly. The bungalows are very clean (2 times a day room service), large bathroom with shower-great! The staff are very friendly and helpful . ' all inclusive' were 2 excursions (visit of a native island and fishing) with us, if you more ... " 
      5.388888888888889
      March 2012
    • " Peace and relaxation! Great service ! Rooms are air-conditioned! Twice daily room service, very thorough, prompt and not pushy! ... " 
      5.666666666666667
      September 2011
    • " ... set terrace with two chairs, with views of trees and bushes in the wonderful beach. Since no season was, hardly guests ( about 30; 15% utilization!) , very quiet, nevertheless friendly and motivated staff . Restaurant nevertheless with varied offer from the regional cuisine, good mixture, very ... " 
      5.541666666666667
      July 2012
    • " The service was, no matter where, very good. The staff were always friendly . There is mainly English spoken and unbroken the, can. The rooms were always clean (it is 2 ... " 
      5.666666666666667
      February 2012
    • " rooms are always clean. staff are very friendly . I had a problem with ants in the room and it was very quickly fixed. " 
      5.333333333333333
      November 2011
  • Very satisfied (10)
    "Very satisfied" found in 10 reviews
    • " That was our first Maldives -stay. We were with 'OUR' Island very satisfied and would again at any time there vacation make. The bungalows are very spacious and ... " 
      5.027777777777778
      March 2012
    • " We were very, very satisfied . The entire hotel team, kitchen, service, etc. were very friendly and courteous. We had full ... " 
      6
      May 2011
    • " Super great holiday " 
      5.75
      June 2012
    • " Nice hotel but not a luxury hotel! The bungalows were very large, the furniture but not of high quality ... " 
      4.125
      November 2011
    • " We were very satisfied but also here it was more like everywhere, as one called in the forest calls, so it comes back. ... " 
      4.333333333333333
      January 2012
    • " Good condition, very clean and friendly staff. the age of the holidaymakers by 2a 60 years or older. but otherwise, on average, 30 IG, ... " 
      5.333333333333333
      November 2011
    • " Large bungalow, simple furniture, air conditioning, mini bar, safe (free! ) kettle with nescafépulver and milk powder (portions ), black tea. tv with German wave and other Channels. everything very clean and tidy ! Towel will more often changed as well as the bed sheet. Rooms are in good condition. " 
      5.333333333333333
      November 2011
    • " ... nescafépulver and milk powder (portions ), black tea. tv with German wave and other Channels. everything very clean and tidy! Towel will more often changed as well as the bed sheet. Rooms are in good condition . " 
      5.333333333333333
      November 2011
    • " ... in the evening again cleaned. They come anyway always evening (usually legs dinner if you don't there is) once again clean and the beds schlaffertig that they only lie down easily can ☺ general was very clean and we have on hygiene absolutely nothing to complain about! We had a last minute offer was ... " 
      6
      February 2012
    • " Top! About 40-50 square meter. Very nice BungaloWs. Not modern as described above. Except the bathroom. Our thing very modern with marble, bath tub, outdoor shower and bidet ☺ the whole floor is with tiled! Beware ... " 
      6
      February 2012
  • Delicious food (8)
    "Delicious food" found in 8 reviews
    • " A dream holiday, but rather something for couples: ). Pleasant staff, delicious food , Azur-blue water, white sandy beach. I can the complex only recommend. Pure relaxation. ... " 
      4.533333333333333
      June 2012
    • " ... belongs. But it didn't bother us very much. We recommend when booking onto a bungalow on the ocean side, in other words about number 140 to 165. These were very nice as the beach area very nice. the food was fantastic , the food diversified and well maintain prepared. ( something there for every taste). in ... " 
      5.375
      February 2012
    • " ... was, hardly guests ( about 30; 15% utilization!) , very quiet, nevertheless friendly and motivated staff. Restaurant nevertheless with varied offer from the regional cuisine, good mixture, very tasty ; price for beverages high: half liter flat water 3.5 dollars, 3 DL Cola about 4.5; wine about ... " 
      5.541666666666667
      July 2012
    • " ... we are so super happy with him. Our roomkeeper didn't we with 10 dollars probably somewhat neglected. You are not allowed forget: on every price where you could pay again service charge anyway. The food was very diverse and delicious. The breakfast a bit hard to get used to, but dinner always with huge large salad ... " 
      4.333333333333333
      November 2011
    • " the hotel on holiday island is very clean. One comes there and immediately felt comfortable. The atmosphere was very informal. The rooms are very clean and the outdoor shower ingenious. The food is absolutely delicious and more than enough. Our waiter was very attentive and very nice. He has attempted with us ... " 
      5.666666666666667
      February 2012
    • " Also top! Very good food . In the coffee shop 24 h, or the morning or dinner! Very varied buffet. On the last evening, ... " 
      6
      February 2012
    • " Also top! Very good food. In the coffee shop 24 h, or the morning or dinner! Very varied buffet . On the last evening, there was even roast beef. Really delicious food. Whether it be European, ... " 
      6
      February 2012
    • " Also top! Very good food. In the coffee shop 24 h, or the morning or dinner! Very varied buffet. On the last evening, there was even roast beef. Really delicious food . Whether it be European, from Asia or Maldives-style ☺ simply delicious, the morning meal is ... " 
      6
      February 2012
  • Not suitable for children (1)
    "Not suitable for children" found in 1 review
    • " Overall it was a great relaxing holiday. Other reviews, I cannot accept, that this island is not suitable for children . My daughter is almost eleven years and she was the oversized bathtub had we loved it. Also for ... " 
      5.611111111111112
      September 2011
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Hotel review overview

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rating

Rating by categories

  • Hotel in general
    5.0
  • Room
    5.2
  • Service
    5.0
  • Location
    4.7
  • Gastronomy
    4.9
  • Sport
    4.9

Rating breakdown

  • Excellent
    68
  • Very Good
    20
  • Acceptable
    12
  • Poor
    5
  • Terrible
    0
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The most helpful favorable review

4.958333333333333
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful

At first we were on the side to the airport the neighboring island back building. At this page was excavated and built. That means we have annoying noise noticed. After one night we then on the other side can change. Already better. But you could nevertheless some construction noise take a true. The staff's hospitality left in some places much to be desired. The variety of the dishes for such a hotel like this and price range was in my opinion weak! I …  read more

The most helpful critical review

3.5
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful

On my first Maldives vacation I think it is mainly on the quality of beach and lagoon arrived ( requirement: turquoise and spacious without corals ), the service in the hotel ( constantly friendly faces, luxusdetails etc.) was cheap... The desired points were fully met. General is to this hotel note, that in my opinion the entire day with the location the bungalows and (later ), apart from that makes the complex itself quite a nice impression, despite re …  read more

Solero
Germany
  • Friends
  • Age 26-30
58 Other hotel reviews
5.0
Rated:  
  • 1 week
  • Beach
  • Hotel recommended
At first we were on the side to the airport the neighboring island back building. At this page was excavated and built. That means we have annoying noise noticed. After one night we then on the other side can change. Already better. But you could nevertheless some construction noise take a true. The staff's hospitality left in some places much to be desired. The variety of the dishes for such a hotel like this and price range was in my opinion weak! I am from buildings of the same category better. I had the candelight dinner for 2 people at the beach had booked. (5-course … read more
Robert
Germany
  • Couple
  • Age 36-40
1 Other hotel reviews
2.8
Rated:  
  • 2 weeks
  • Beach
  • Hotel not recommended
Food is absolutely below ground and the island partly. A construction site or the south side is gegelnüber the landing strip at the airport! Staff unfriendly, meal times perfectly too short! The whole area works dearless, persons and bungalows. Standard according to built in 1997! Well - nightmare is also a form of dream vacation. Never again... … read more
Ann
Germany
  • Family
  • Age 26-30
1 Other hotel reviews
5.2
Rated:  
  • 1 week
  • Beach
  • Hotel recommended
The staff in all areas was extremely friendly. Every employee greeted polite, if you through the island ran. With the english, there was no problems. We could, however, even a few words divehi learning, which the employees very happy. The room was 2 times per day clean. Disturbed us that never, because somehow we very rarely times in the bungalow were.The hotel is super alright nice and quiet and not too touristy. We were for the first time at the Maldives and are actually also otherwise not so the strandurlaubertypen, but we really liked it very much. We felt at … read more
Laura
Germany
  • Single
  • Age 19-25
1 Other hotel reviews
5.1
Rated:  
  • 1 week
  • Beach
  • Hotel recommended
A beautiful relatively small island with its own flair. Who while searching for peace and a full exit from the daily grind is, is on Holiday Island just perfect. A trip on the larger neighboring island Sun Island is recommendable. Beautiful possibility for snorkelling. … read more
Andrew
Switzerland
  • Family
  • Age 36-40
1 Other hotel reviews
5.3
Rated:  
  • 1 week
  • Beach
  • Hotel recommended
Great island! Great friendly staff in all areas. Food was very good, always diverse and something there for every taste. Location and bungalow (are 2 times cleaned daily!) Very tidy and clean, one may don't expect luxury, however value for money is absolutely perfect! We would go back anytime! … read more
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Hotel description *

  • Location
    This attractive resort is located on the tip of Southern Ari Atoll. Just 97 km from Male airport, transfer times are approximately 35 minutes by air transfer. The hotel is situated near the domestic airport.
  • Facilities
    The hotel comprises a total of 142 rooms. Guests are welcomed in the air-conditioned lobby, which offers a 24-hour reception desk, safes and a currency exchange counter. In addition, the hotel features five shops, while dining options include two bars, a café and two air-conditioned restaurants with non-smoking areas. The hotel room and laundry services, as well as a doctor on call, complete the facilities on offer.
  • Rooms
    The deluxe rooms all come with an en suite bathroom with shower, exterior shower, bathtub, bidet and hairdryer. Furthermore, a combined lounge/bedroom, a direct dial telephone, satellite/cable TV, a radio and a minibar feature as standard. The apartments also include a double or king-size bed, air conditioning and a hire safe.
  • Sports/Entertainment
    The hotel has a steam room and a sauna. Sports enthusiasts may try out banana boating, water skiing, diving, windsurfing, canoeing, tennis, table tennis, beach volleyball, billiards and badminton. Guests can also work out in the gym. In the evenings, live music, folklore shows and karaoke are on offer.
  • Meals
    Guests can select their breakfast, lunch and dinner from a buffet. Half-board, full-board and all-inclusive stays may be booked.
  • Payment
    American Express, MasterCard and VISA are all accepted forms of payment.
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Hotel amenities

  • Non-smoking room
  • Shops in the hotel
  • Hairdressers/Beauty salon
  • Business centre
  • Hotel safe
  • Internet
  • Lift
  • Central heating
  • Air conditioning

Room amenities

  • Writing bureau
  • Extra bed
  • CD Player
  • Satellite TV
  • Fan
  • Minibar
  • Safe
  • Coffee and tea
  • Bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Private entrance
  • Wake up call/Alarm clock
  • Pets allowed
  • Fire alarm

Gastronomy

  • Restaurant
  • Hotel bar
  • Breakfast buffet

A choice of sports

  • Fitness centre
  • Tennis court

Spa offers

  • Spa centre
  • Sauna
  • Steam room/ turkish bath

Other hotel information

  • 24 hour reception
  • City hotel
  • Gay friendly
  • Airport transfer
  • Diners' Club
  • Ocean
  • Information desk
  • Currency exchange
  • All public and private areas are no smoking zones
  • Laundry service
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