PO Box 2117 South Male Atoll, 08480 South Male Atoll, Maldives
#11 of 15 hotels in South Male Atoll
Guests' ChoiceBased on 178 hotel reviews
8.8Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.3
Location
9.1
Facilities
8.9
Staff
9.5
Value for money
8.1
Free WiFi
9.5
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 28 August 2025
Mario
JapanLagoon and ocean access. Activities were well organized and easy access. Proximity to Male made it easy to stay before our primary trip which was a liveaboard from airport.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 6 August 2025
Aristomenis
GreeceRaining every day.
Location, rooms, personal.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 12 June 2025
Maryam
United Arab EmiratesThe lack of a kids playarea or more activities for kids
The staff were exceptional, special thanks to Simo and Pratha so taking care of us during our stay. Hassan in 24 degrees restaurant for exceptional service during breakfast and dinner and Ismail from the pool restaurant.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 11 May 2025
Harsh
SingaporeGreat location with a nice helpful staff
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 27 April 2025
Andrea
FranceBreakfast service alittle slow
Everything! Welcome by Pratha was very warm and professional, available for all needs but with great discretion . Our room was beautiful, cleaning showed great attention to detail on every aspect. The general ambience was very relaxed , helped by the smiling staff. The Easter celebration was exceptional, amazing buffet feast , totally unexpected. Everything a trip to Maldives should be .
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 3 April 2025
Samantha
United Arab EmiratesNothing
The staff were so friendly and accommodating. The resort itself is so well maintained, clean and peaceful. The food was delicious. 10/10
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 26 March 2025
Santosh
United Arab EmiratesRates on food and water activities are high and in dollars
Very courteous staff, great pristine location.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 1 March 2025
Aamir
United Arab EmiratesThe cleanliness, the staff, the quick response to guest needs
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 26 February 2025
Navjit
United Statesgood
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 13 February 2025
Ashok
United StatesActivities, People ready to help,food,
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 7 February 2025
Karan
United StatesThe boat ride could’ve been more comfortable
Pratha (our butler), Raj (restaurant), Irish (reservations) and Jayant (chef) took great care at every point to ensure our stay was very comfortable. We had a lovely ocean view and relaxing stay.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 7 January 2025
Saby
NetherlandsWe loved Taj Exotica Resort & Spa! Location was great, not far from Male Airport, about 25 minutes by private speedboat. This resort is definitely worth your money. We received a very great and warm welcome upon arrival. They made Check-in easy, and our room was at the edge of the beautiful ocean. It is a quiet snorkeling Island with lots of coral. This Island is perfect to celebrate a wedding or to have your honeymoon. The staff provided lots of useful information about the Maldives Islands. Housekeeping checked the room daily, if we needed any extras, we requested this to Mr. Aalif, he and his great team did a great job. The room was spotless every. He made sure that we had everything we needed. Breakfast buffet had fresh fruits, smoothies, pastries and many variations, something for everyone (even lactose free). The dinner in the restaurant was extremely delicious, good taste and you really finished your plate. The kitchen staff (Head Chef and his great team) were fantastic! Mr. Aalif and his team were taking care of us. We had a Birthday, and they surprised us with a nice dessert and a beautiful cake in the room, even on our bed was decorated with “Happy Birthday” written with Bamboo leaves. Incredibly beautiful and surprising. The swimming pool was very clean and was next to the sea, the view was fantastic! The most impeccable part of our stay was the entire staff's hospitality, which was A1 and made our stay a very memorable happening. We highly recommend this hotel with their most respected teams of operations. Upon departure you are waved goodbye with sadness with a Banner "We will miss you" a feeling to come back.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 6 January 2025
Pramod
United StatesMotorsport water activities by third parties are outrageous. Very very expensive for the limited services. Prices are more than double!
Resort was very comfortable. Facilities were very good! Beautiful scenic views.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 11 December 2024
Shruti
IndiaCould have more activities, more options for snacks between meals, better music and ambience in restaurants
Close to Male, beautiful beach and hotel, very good service and attention to detail
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 10 November 2024
Sudarshan
IndiaGym needs an upgrade. Old.
Excellent service. Very friendly staff. Excellent location. Payel Sengupta took great care of us.
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 2 November 2024
Jose
United Statescannot think of anything.... it was really perfect.
attention to detail and willingness to help.
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 7 October 2024
Darina
IndiaWhile the food was good, we felt it was quite expensive for the quality and the quantity.
We had an unforgettable stay at Taj Exotica Maldives! Special thanks to Pratha, our amazing butler, for making all our wishes come true. Adam and the pool staff were fantastic, and we even got to see sharks! Despite the rough weather, the captains were incredibly experienced and made us feel safe during the 15-minute boat ride from the airport. Overall, an incredible experience in paradise. Highly recommended!
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 20 September 2024
Adel
United Arab EmiratesFood prices, food is veryy costly there have been to many 5 star hotels restaurants but as compare to them ther food price is very high thy charge u in dollar which make the price 3-4 time the normal price
Staff was very nice and respectful, location was very nice with beautiful view
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 14 September 2024
Obada
United Arab EmiratesTruly nothing
Airport pick up service, hotel facilities and activities, very professional staff and so many more things.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 3 September 2024
Cristina
ItalyNothing.
Everything was just perfect. A big thank you to our butler Pratha and Ashraf from the restaurant that made our stay so special. We will come back for sure. So sad to leave !
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 1 September 2024
Ibm
United Arab EmiratesNothing
Staff are very friendly, near the airport only 15 mins in speed boat.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 17 July 2024
Bxvelocity
United Arab EmiratesThe resort is close to Male. Too many planes fly over, I'd have preferred a more isolated location. They have an awful morning and evening , smelly and noisy instect control fogging sessions with chemicals that smell like petrol, and these penetrate the closed villas, even when the doors are closed They do it at 0530 and evening, and this woke me up 3 mornings , I really wish they'd use some herbs or incense instead. The pool is quite small and is salt water instead of fresh. The poolside restaurant has a great pizza oven, but very mediocre dough... I expected a lot more. The gym had only one working treadmill, and this was out of order for all of our 4 day stay. I was initially not impressed with the lack of toiletries such as razors or moisturisers, but I found out that they were available on request. The bathrooms have plenty of space, but they have a weird toilet that is difficult to flush because of the lid, too much space for the sinks and tubs, and much less for the toilet and shower. Maybe more toiletries would be nice. The nespresso coffee machine and kettle are placed far too low and might be difficult to us for people with bad knees or backs. The selection of tea and coffee were pretty good. Plus, the warm staff, took some time to warm up, but they were so nice when we got to know them.
The staff were amazing Our Butler, Ms. Payel Sengupta had a broad and welcoming smile and even saw us off with a large sign. She was so warm! MHelen in the restaurant, she was amazing too, she made sure we had a great cook and dine experience Chefs Priyanka and Rajesh were friendly and really nice and made us really tasty food with a smile. They were amazing. Try the cook with the chef option, it's great value with lots of food and dessert and starters. We chose Thai and it was very good. The food was amazing, almost everything was good. Very tasty, just expensive, for us. Breakfast was on the house and a la carte, very filling with a superb bread basket...different dips, sundried tomato and pesto to die for... Much better than the fare at Huvafenfushi... The rooms were clean and adequately sized. The manager, Ms. Corrine was nice The dive center staff were also good and we found the snorkel with sharks and scuba experience was really good. Mr Ali, at the airport, picked us up and dropped us off, and on the way home, he stayed with us ALL the way, to check in and even immigration. I had stayed at a slightly more upmarket Huvafenfushi 6 years ago and we didn't have anywhere this level of service !
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 16 July 2024
Caymimi
United Arab EmiratesThere is anything we didn't like. Maybe more offers on the wine?
This was our 2nd time to visit Taj Exotica Resort and Spa. It was just as unforgettable and amazing as the first one, if not better. The personal touches from all of the staff were incredible and highly appreciated. You really feel special and cared for. I'm amazed at how pleasant, helpful, and sweet everyone is. I was very happy to see our butler Pratha again, she is just an amazing human being and wanted to make sure that we had the best time and experience. She anticipated our needs, remembered our personal preferences, and was very flexible with our sudden plan changes throughout the day. Pratha is probably the biggest factor in why we chose to come back to Taj Exotica instead of another resort in the Maldives. Mainuddin in housekeeping kept our beach villa exceptionally clean and added lovely decorations that we really cherished. Ashish taught us how to cook a Maldivian fish curry, which was so incredibly tasty. Our therapists at the spa had magic hands! Truly the most relaxing massages ever and their hospitality was so appreciated. Shout out to Corinna the general manager who makes sure everything runs smoothly and that the guests are happy with the overall atmosphere of the resort. You literally don't want to leave, ever!!! We are already planning a 3rd visit!!
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 3 July 2024
Haia
Kuwaitthe rooms and the resturants need to be renew , furniture
great location
Stayed in June 2024
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