Name: Raffles Maldives Meradhoo Resort
Address: Gaafu Alifu Atoll, Maldives, Maldives, 20219
Telephone: +9606828800
Price range: from £2,886.02pp (7 nights includes flights and transfers)

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Our honeymoon at The Halcyon was pure magic. Sabina, our villa host, She is the best！She made it extraordinary. From the romantic bubble bath & handwritten note in Chinese, to remembering my husband's injury and preparing first-aid supplies—her attention to detail was heartwarming. The entire team was equally fantastic. The dolphin cruise at sunset, the photoshoot, and every meal were flawless. This isn't just a 5-star resort; it's a place where they genuinely care. We'll cherish these memories forever. Highly recommend!

adding more restaurant and expanding the menu choices would be wonderful!

Everything was spectacular from the staff, service, experience & the food of course. Nasiba was amazing with getting all of our activities & dinners scheduled. The chefs (Ahmad, Aneel, Nathan, & Yendy) were incredible in helping accommodate our vegan diet. From the wait staff (Lahiru, Shammah, Asif, Vishad, & Vijay) to the water sports staff (Yameh) to sunset yoga with Master Avinash, we were truly impressed with the service! We got to snorkel in the different parts of the island & paddle/kayak  when the currents weren’t too crazy. I can’t forget housekeeping staff (thanks Afroj!), who not only made sure to keep the villa sparkling clean but also stock up on the coffee (my wife & I are avid coffee lovers)when it was low! All in all, we couldn’t recommend our experience here more! Highly recommend for honeymooners or anyone looking for the ultimate vacation!

Incredible experience that was summed up by the amazing service, yummy vegan food, & beautiful overwater villa views!

We visited the Halcyon just before its change of ownership, when it was still called Raffles. 
Yet, based on all the information we got, nothing has changed since, so we believe our review would still be relevant to share with potential visitors. 

We've been countless of times to the Maldives and done almost all the best resorts in the country (Kudadoo, Four Seasons Landaa, Anantara Kihavah, One&Only, Waldorf, Soneva Jani, Soneva Fushi, The Nautilus,...) and have very high expectations when we visit a resort. 

The Halcyon is a beautiful intimate resort with only 38 villas. That's, for us, one of its key strength. The less villas, the more exclusive, the better the experience, in most cases! 

The villas are among our favorites in the Maldives (and that, for sure, hasn't changed since the switch from Raffles to the Halcyon) with the most insane bed we've ever seen (only in the overwater villas, the 1BR beach villas don't have that huge of a bed, even though still very big). They are beautifully designed and SUPER spacious, all with a private pool. 

We stayed in both beach and overwater villas and loved them both. 

Service was very good, super attentive but sometimes a bit slow during meal time. 

Talking about the meals, that's maybe the weakness of The Halcyon. The food is good, but not spectacular, and the prices of F&B are through the roof. It is EXTREMELY expensive so you would expect michelin-level food. But that's not what you get. You get good food, something you are happy to eat, but not something you are going to write home about. 

The snorkeling is excellent at the Halcyon even though you need to be careful with the currents sometimes. 

Overall, a very good experience but the price of F&B should be decreased, or the quality of the F&B increased...or both at the same time! 

Still a place we HIGHLY recommend, particularly for people who love super quiet resorts where you will almost never bump into other guests.

A great resort with room for improvement

My wife and I went to the Halcyon Maldives to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary.  We booked the trip in November 2024 on the basis that it was a Raffles hotel - so we were very concerned when we heard that it was being rebranded on November 1st to Halcyon just a few days before we arrived on 4th.  However, our concerns were unjustified as my wife and I agreed that this was one of the best (if not the best) holiday we have ever had.  Our villa (Unit 27) was amazingly spacious and well maintained as the Marriott is in the process of refreshing all the units (painting, replacing/sanding flooring etc.).  The food was delicious and well presented.  We were on full board and could choose from the a la carte menu which effectively meant we were having 3 course meals 3 times a day - we've put on weight but it was well worth it.  The resort was quiet (given it's the shoulder season) and immaculately kept.  However - the main highlight of our stay was undoubtedly the staff.  Nothing was too much for them.  They were incredibly polite and cheerful.  Always taking the time to speak with us and ensuring that all our needs were met.  In particular - we would like to thank our wonderful butler Nattu who went out of his way to look after us and Azeen, Anees and Muna who looked after us so well at the Thari restaurant.  Last not least - we'd like to thank Ty and Silvano who ensured that everything went smoothly.  Finally - all the staff did something amazing to our villa on the evening of our 25th wedding anniversary. I wont spoil the surprise in case you have a similar celebration but my wife started crying when she saw it! To conclude - we had the best stay ever thanks to the staff and we can't wait to come back again.  In the end - we were so glad that we arrived under the Halcyon brand and not Raffles.

Best holiday ever!

We stayed at Raffles Maldives Meradhoo for 7 nights for our honeymoon, and it was truly the most incredible experience from start to finish.

From the moment we arrived, we were treated with the highest level of care and warmth. Our wonderful butler, Nasiba, went above and beyond to make our stay seamless, she was so attentive, kind, and always ready to help with anything we needed. Every member of the team was exceptional, from the team who greeted us on arrival, to the housekeeping staff, boat captain, restaurant and service team, and chefs who personally checked in to ensure everything was perfect.

The food was outstanding, and the team went to great lengths to accommodate our preferences and dietary needs. We even had the pleasure of meeting the Head Chef and the Head of Food and Beverage, who made sure each meal was beautifully prepared and tailored to us.

A real highlight of our stay was snorkelling with Peter, the resident marine biologist, who took us on two unforgettable guided swims around the reef. The marine life was incredible and the experience felt truly once in a lifetime.

We also enjoyed heavenly couples massages at the spa, incredibly relaxing and professional. Every moment at Raffles felt thoughtful, peaceful, and filled with care.

Our stay exceeded every expectation. Everything was taken care of for us, allowing us to fully relax and soak in the beauty of the island. I could not recommend Raffles Maldives Meradhoo more highly for a honeymoon or romantic getaway it’s pure paradise 🌴💫

A Truly Magical Honeymoon at Raffles Maldives ✨

This outstanding hotel is located in Gaafu Alifu Atoll. The establishment consists of 38 accomodation units. In addition, Wi-Fi access is offered at the hotel. The reception is open 24/7. This property does not offer cots on demand. This hotel follows environmentally sustainable practices. Everyone staying at this accommodation may appreciate the airport transfer service. Clients may relax and recharge their batteries at the residence's health and wellness facilities. Some services of Raffles Maldives Meradhoo Resort may be payable.

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