Actually nothing we didn’t like. Everything was great

Everything was amazing

Stayed in August 2025

The WiFi in the room is not great but it works in the reception.

Sanjay - the manager is incredible. He made our stay phenomenon. He really went the extra mile and I got emotional leaving. The fact that he addressed us by our first names and not "ma'am" and "sir" made my husband and I feel at home. He helped us organise activities, transport and was very generous

Stayed in June 2025

The WiFi was great in reception but wasn’t amazing in the rooms but we had such a fantastic stay it really didn’t bother us.

We chose this hotel as part of a bigger trip for our honeymoon and from the second we arrived on the island, nothing was too much trouble for the staff at Samura. We didn’t touch our bags once! They picked us up from the dock and took our bags to our room whilst we checked in with a lovely drink on arrival. We have to give a special shoutout to Sanjay, the hotel manager. He greeted us by name every single time we spoke to him and was always checking in on us - e.g. at breakfast, making sure everything was ok. He was always on hand to help and nothing ever felt like too much. He gave us so many recommendations for the island and genuinely made our stay so amazing. The room was so clean - it smelt amazing every day after it was clean! Water pressure and shower was fantastic and the bed was very comfy. The AC was so good too - needed in the 30 degree heat! Lots of charging pots and a lovely layout. The rest of the hotel is beautiful too. The location is amazing - the island is so walkable, nothing was too far but you’re right by so many amazing restaurants and bars. If I ever come back to the Maldives, I’m coming back to Samura!

Stayed in July 2025

I found everything to be exactly what I needed and paid for.

I found the staff, location, service, and food to be excellent and timely. The manager was charming and happy to support any requests.

Stayed in July 2025

The view and location were amazing. The hotel is at the beautiful bikini beach, in my opinion at the nicest part of the beach. I loved that I was able to do everything in one place, sleeping, eating, enjoying the beach and water sports (a rental place just next to the hotel). The food of the hotels restaurant is really good. They were very flexible with check in and check out and organized transportations from Malé and back.

Stayed in July 2025

The internet is a bit unstable, and the power went out when there was heavy rain, but it was quickly fixed.

The room was really lovely, and the location is absolutely perfect. We even saw dolphins from our balcony. The breakfast is nice – you choose it yourself.

Stayed in July 2025

Sanjay and the staff were incredibly friendly and accommodating. The began from the begging with setting up transport to the island and carried on until I left. They also made great recommendations for things to do and eat in town. The hotel is very clean and convenient for everything in the island. You can walk right out the front door and into a surf boat trip or snorkel tour. I cannot recommend this place more and hope to return!

Stayed in July 2025

Best accommodations on the island for sure. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The location is perfectly situated in the middle of the bikini beach. The rooms are clean and modern.

Stayed in July 2025

No disadvantages😉

That was my first time traveling to Maldives and I would like to express my special gratitude to Sanjay for his dedication and responsiveness! I believe that the success of business greatly depends on the administrator, and the abundance of guests in the guesthouse, as well as the warm and welcoming atmosphere on the premises, is a direct reflection of their professional and personal approach to hospitality. Nice location with an authentic vibe of the island and cozy atmosphere. Perfect place to relax and to reset yourself. Also, I really like interior! It looks super eco and minimalistic. A lot of activities to do which is a big “yes” to this place!

Stayed in July 2025

Nothing - wish I could have stayed longer.

Fantastic location on 'Bikini beach' and great views over the surf spots. Good breakfast. Comfortable clean room. Our host Sanjay was so helpful throughout our stay and made our transfer to and from the airport seemless. I would recommend to others and will 💯 be back again in the not so distant future.

Stayed in July 2025

This place was great. We especially liked our hose, Sunjay. He was very accommodating. Best host we've ever had. Thank you!

Stayed in June 2025

Location was great, right at the beach. Manager was the friendliest ever, super helpful and open minded for all the questions. Cute restaurants around this area.

Stayed in June 2025

No complains! Some extra touches like table and chair in the rooms to work on would be thoughtful. The WiFi cuts out regularly, and maybe some variety in the breakfast would be a good change.

Sanjay, Masoum & all the staff in general were exceptional, full of smiles and always attentive. A bond not to be forgotten! They treated us with a very warm smile and a cold drink and checked us in swiftly. Throughout the stay we enjoyed the breakfast and the restaurant dinners the most. Secret tip don’t eat anywhere else on the island but at Samura Panorama ! The island is not as developed as expected so service, food quality, price and portion sizes aren’t great compared to what you get in this guesthouse, save yourself the hassle :) We stayed 6 nights and got used to having the whole beach to ourselves which we loved. I would definitely come back just for the hospitality!

Stayed in June 2025

This hotel was everything we hoped for, since we were looking for a relaxing place and to disconnect . The room and the public areas were amazing. Also, on the beach part were plenty of beach hammocks to relax and enjoy the views. On top of that breakfast was delicious and offered a wide variety to choose from. The entire staff was unbelievably kind and helpful, and especially the hotel manager, who was always present and attentive. It was a real pleasure.

Stayed in June 2025

Very cool hotel. Nice breakfast. Good staff. Special thanks to Sanjay. Give him a bonus, he deserves it.

Stayed in June 2025

Amazing staff and great views.

Stayed in June 2025

I had a truly wonderful stay at this hotel! From the moment I arrived, the hospitality was outstanding. Sanjay, in particular, was an incredible host , warm, attentive, and always going above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect. You can really tell he takes great pride in creating a welcoming experience for guests. The entire staff was equally fantastic, friendly, professional, and always ready with a smile. They made us feel right at home throughout my stay. Whether it was offering helpful local tips or simply checking in to see if I needed anything, their service was exceptional. Thank you Sanjay and team for such a memorable experience! I 100% recommend!

Stayed in June 2025

The initial contact from the hotel giving instructions with photos explaining how to find the transfer boat was really helpful. Breakfast was a perfect amount of fresh fruit, eggs, toast, juice and coffee. The location was fabulous - 15 metres from the front door onto a beach you could swim at and 20 metres away from where you can book activities. I had a great view of the beach as well as sunrise and sunset from my balcony. The island is small enough to walk around (I did) but big enough that you can find your own quiet spot of heaven on a beach. A good strong shower, working AC and a fan helped.

Stayed in May 2025

The room was lovely with a sea view 😍 The staff were super lovely and helpful, helped book several snorkeling excursions.

Stayed in May 2025

I would suggest a bit more hanging racks in the rooms, especially for women’s clothing

The guest house is directly beach front and has such a cool vibe and sandy style that you never want to leave!!

Stayed in May 2025

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We had an amazing stay at Samura Panorama. From the pick up from the airport to supporting us to get the local ferry to the next islands, the service was very nice. Sanjay was an amazing host and very helpful. In general all the staff is very kind. The location of Samura can not be topped it is directly located at the Bikini Beach. The guesthouse provides Beach Towels and Sun Beds and a lot of other great services (e.g. transfers to the Dream Beach or the Sunset Beach, free water, coffee, tea). Our stay included breakfast and it was simple but delicious. We also ate at the restaurant 2 times which was also great. Our favorite was the snack that was provided by the Guesthouse in the evening. The rooms were cleaned daily and we loved the style of the rooms and in general of the Guesthouse. We are also really thankful that Sanjay let us check out later and stay in our room longer since the departure of the local ferry was quiet late. Overall, we really had a great time and loved the hospitality of Samura Panorama.

Stayed in March 2025

The staff was extremely helpful. We forgot our fins at the hotel, and Sanjay was so kind to send them with the next ferry.

Stayed in December 2024

Sanjay & staff were very friendly & helpful. Lovely relaxed feel to communal areas and bedrooms. Right next to the beach.

Stayed in February 2025

We received great assistance from the manager, Sanjay, especially with arranging the transfer. Not only that, but we were supposed to check into our room at 2:00 PM. However, we requested an earlier check-in, and they kindly prepared our room by 10:30 AM. Everything was absolutely wonderful. The hotel looks exactly like the pictures. The entire staff was very friendly and professional.

Stayed in January 2025