Fihalhohi Island Holidays from NZ$2,962

I’ve traveled to several different countries as a solo traveler, and I had higher expectations for Maldives. The service was decent. Some of the excursions were a little overpriced. There was a dirty mop smell near entrance where the mini bar was located. I thought housekeeping would have done something about the smell considering it was very strong. The chef at Tex Mex during the morning shift makes great food according to the menu. When I went back in the evening on my last day to purchase the same meal, the Nachos were completely different from what I had in the morning and it was difficult for me to finish the food (didn’t want to waste it). I did inform two staff members at the restaurant and the waiter asked if I wanted another one and I told her it would still come out the same because of the chef who’s cooking the meal. So all in all I paid for a meal I didn’t enjoy. This was the case for the items in the mini freezer, when I arrived I was told that the drinks in the freezer were complementary. When I went to grab a drink that turned out to be alcohol, I took a sip and it wasn’t good so I disposed the rest of the drink and I told the housekeeper this and I was still charged. In that same freezer I found something that appeared to look like mold on two of the alcohol bottles, and that could have contributed to the dirty mop smell I smelled around that area. I wasn’t aware that I was suppose to get VIP amenities during my stay, it sure didn’t feel like a VIP stay.

This resort is really challenging. It is brand new, fresh, and clean. However, as it has just opened, there are many issues due to its youth. The personnel is sometimes a bit rude, but the manager is a great guy who we had the honor to meet in person and really addressed our problems with the room. A word of caution: The seaplane experience is a nightmare. We waited for 3 hours in the lounge for a 30-minute flight. MAKE SURE THEY ASSIGN YOU ROOMS ON THE WEST SIDE OF EITHER ISLAND. DO NOT accept rooms on the east side. It’s windy, and the water reef is not appealing. Consider yourself warned!

Baros is a dream destination, located in between a lagoon and a beautiful reef. By the way, the house reef is incredible and you can spot many species, including sharks, turtles, rays and hundreds of species of fish. The staff is super friendly and the breakfast is one of the best I’ve ever had. I would definitely recommend it and I want to go back.

Very pleasant and refreshing experience in the Maldives. Small island but easy to access to all the facilities it provides.

Perfect for family vacation. Great for snorkeling and scuba diving.