Small islands in the Indian Ocean - this is a real paradise on Earth. Here, dazzling white sand and clear white water caress the deserted coast, lush exotic greenery captivates with its originality, rainbow birds wake up cheerfully in the morning with their singing, and hotels are the embodiment of a dream of perfect relaxation and peace. Medhufushi Island Resort is one of the finest places to enjoy a paradise holiday.
Features of holidays in the Maldives
The Maldives is a small archipelago consisting of many small islands in the Indian Ocean. Their area is so small that the airport is located on a separate piece of land, and the capital Male - on another. All hotels are scattered in the sea, like Robinsons, each on its own island. We althy tourists use seaplanes to get from the airport to their hotel, while those who choose a more budgetary vacation use speedboats. Between the main cities of the country plyferries.
A rich vacation away from noisy cities begins already in a taxi plane. Their service is top notch. Tourists are offered soft drinks, wet towels and light snacks. The portholes offer breathtaking views of the ocean and small rows of bungalows surrounded by vibrant coral reefs. In many hotels, small individual houses are located right in the water, and they are connected to the land by small wooden houses.
When is the best time to go to the Maldives
The islands are located near the equator, and all year round the air temperature here does not fall below 28-30 °C. There is no pronounced seasonality in the climate, as we have: winters, springs, summers and autumns. But there are months with rain and months without rain. The season in the Maldives begins when it gets colder and autumn comes, that is, somewhere from October-November, and ends in April. All summer months of the island are influenced by the southwest monsoon, which raises waves and brings frequent rains.
If you fly to the Indian Ocean for the sake of merging with nature: diving, traveling on a two-wheeled bicycle around the islands, admiring the crystal clear clear water, then choose the peak of the hot period. The season in the Maldives without rain, wind and an abundance of small plankton off the coast is January-February and a little March. It is during these months of calm that the islands become an example of peace and tranquility. Only here you can completely isolate yourself from worldly problems and be alone with yourself and nature.
Travel prices forMaldives
As you know, holidays on remote islands are very expensive. The flight is about 8 hours with a transfer in Dubai. The price of a ticket to the Maldives for one person for ten days (8 nights) starts from 70,000 rubles. The price includes: flight, transfer to the hotel, accommodation, breakfast.
Another feature of a holiday on the paradise islands is that almost all hotels include only breakfast in the price of accommodation. This is a BB food type. This is a little different from the usual All Inclusive service in Turkish and Egyptian resorts. Type of food BB literally means bed and breakfest, which means "bed and breakfast". Hotels have their own restaurants and it is assumed that you need to order food there yourself. And to get a boost of energy for the whole day, a light breakfast is enough.
The price of a holiday at the Medhufushi Island Resort for one person per 10 days is 165,000 rubles. The hotel has a 5-star category and boasts excellent service and excellent rooms.
Description
Medhufushi Island Resort is located in Miimu Atoll. This piece of land is very small. In length - about one kilometer, in width - 2 kilometers. By the standards of the Maldives, this hotel is located not very far from the airport - only 130 kilometers. The seaplane journey takes about 40 minutes.
According to the reviews of tourists, hotel representatives meet right at the airport. Luggage is sent immediately, and the tourists themselves still need to get to the plane to start a short journey.
The shores are clean. The western beach of Medhufushi Island Resort is shallow, suitable for swimming with children. On the east side of the island, there is a lagoon that is great for swimming and diving. At depth there are colorful fish, stingrays, reef sharks. Herons walk along the banks and crows nest.
Rooms
The Medhufushi Island Resort has 120 rooms. They are classified according to the degree of comfort:
Beach Villas - 65 sq. m each. Leaving the house, you immediately find yourself on a snow-white sandy beach, a beautiful view of the lagoon and the ocean opens from the windows. In the bedroom - two large double beds and plus a bed for a child. Bathtubs are a true work of art. They are large and spacious, and even have access to the terrace. You can take a shower and watch the sunset. Separately, for relaxation there is a terrace with sun loungers and swings. There are 44 such numbers in total
- Family Villas - family bungalows, consisting of two beach villas. They differ in that there are two bedrooms. In fact, you can divide the houses like this: one for parents, the other for children.
- Beach Villa Suites - apartments for large families or groups of friends. They have two separate houses, but they are interconnected by an open-type living room. The total area of the territory is 178 sq. m. In one bedroom - a king-size bed, that is, a very large one, in the other - 2 double beds. There are 16 such rooms on the island.
- Water Villas - these houses are located on stilts right in the ocean. A very romantic place to stay. You need to get to the beach by wooden bridges. And you can swim right out of your bungalow. In the evenings, you can admire the most beautiful sunset sitting on the outdoor terrace with sun loungers and swings. Shower and bath inside. The area of the houses is 60 sq. m.
- Honeymoon Water Villas are huge 152 sqm apartments set in the waters of the lagoon. They have no connection with the island by land, but they have a personal dhoni boat. The bungalow has a private solarium, outdoor jacuzzi tub and rain shower. There are 2 such rooms in total in the hotel.
Service
There are several restaurants on the island of the hotel where you can taste dishes from different cuisines of the world:
- Makaafaiy Restaurant - a large restaurant, it is considered the main one on the island. Located on the terrace next to the pool. It has a beautifully decorated room, and the windows overlook the lagoon. Offers buffet meals.
- Al Fresco is another restaurant, but it's set in stilt houses right on the ocean. Delicious food and a wide variety of dishes delight tourists.
- Vilu bar is the center of resort life. All parties and noisy discos are held only here. In the evenings you can take part in a billiard tournament. At the bar you can buy an exotic cocktail, an alcoholic drink or enjoy a light dessert.
The Medhufushi SPA center offers peace and tranquility. It is located on a snow-white water surface in the very center of the lagoon. Here you can use the services of a cosmetologist and undergo various procedures for face and body care. There isseveral types of massage. Medhufushi SPA - complete relaxation on the island of dreams.
Medhufushi Island Resort's services include a doctor, room service, laundry, library, gym, billiards, beach volleyball, and many different water activities. The hotel has Wi-Fi.
Tourist Opinion
According to those who have already rested, the hotel has more marks "excellent" and "good" than "bad" and "terrible". Excellent service, beautiful views, delicious food and interesting entertainment make this hotel a favorite among tourists. Reviews Medhufushi Island Resort has both positive and negative.
Pros
Almost all vacationers say that the food here is really excellent. A variety of dishes, there is fish, meat, a lot of seafood. An abundance of fruits, many grow right on the island. Alcohol can be purchased separately. Tourists do not recommend choosing the All Inclusive system, because, apart from breakfast and free cocktails, nothing else is included.
The hotel has a lot of staff ready to fulfill any wish. Sometimes it seems that there are even more of them than the vacationers themselves. There are special people who make the bed and make swans out of towels. Separate men work to clean the beach, remove the coconuts from the palm trees, and trim the leaves from the trees so that they always have the same shape. There are even women working who feed the goldfish all day long.
Pleasant entertainment. Cool diving, but expensive. ATon average, one hour will cost 9,000-12,000 rubles. Lots of water activities, including boat rentals. He will take you to the open ocean to watch dolphins.
Very beautiful territory: spacious, green, everything is well-groomed and neatly planted. The rooms are simply and tastefully furnished. Everything is made of natural materials: wood, metal, wicker. They constantly clean and make sure that unpleasant neighbors in the form of ants or other insects do not get into your room.
Cons
The hotel has very poor internet. All tourists are advised to buy a local SIM card at the airport and use the Internet services through it. The Maldives is a multinational resort, but the Chinese love to relax there most of all. According to tourists, there are many of them at any time of the year.
But the big plus of the hotel is that all the houses are separate from each other and the chance to meet your neighbors is small.
More tourists note that, in general, the resorts of the Maldives are rather boring. In fact, you are tied to your island, where you have everything to relax. You can go to the capital or any other city in the country, but for this you need to rent a boat or seaplane separately.
Overall rating of the hotel is very good. Small cons they are everywhere, but there are still more pluses. Beautiful vacation on a paradise island! Come to the Maldives at any time of the year and enjoy impeccable service.
