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W Retreat & Spa Maldives

5.0 of 5
Fesdu Island
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4.5 of 5 stars 237 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Plunge pool(13)
  • Ice cream(10)
  • Beach oasis(7)
  • Very good(6)
  • Ocean villa(5)
  • Other guest(5)
  • House reef(4)
  • Bose sound system(4)
  • Friendly and helpful(3)
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Traveller5star
London
Senior Reviewer
9 reviews
34 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2012 NEW
5
people found this review helpful

My wife and I have just returned from a most relaxing holiday at The W Retreat in the Maldives. It is difficult to describe just how amazing this resort is without going there to see for yourself. The lounge at the sea plane waiting area was clean and tidy and had free drinks which were well needed after the long... More

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Laurens Kritzinger, Hotel Manager at W Retreat & Spa Maldives, responded to this review
11 February 2012

Wow! Thanks for taking the time to write a review of your W experience - it's great to read that you enjoyed your stay with us. We look forward to welcoming you back to W Maldives or one of our other W Retreats in the not too distant future. Regards, Laurens. More

sibilladevuono
geneva
Reviewer
4 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2012 NEW

Beautiful place! very nice hotel, if i really have to find a negative point is that one of the 3 restaurants (the only one open all day and a la carte) was quiet bad. A lot of activities, but quiet overpriced foe what they were, For the rest, A paradise! More

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Laurens Kritzinger, Hotel Manager at W Retreat & Spa Maldives, responded to this review
11 February 2012

Hello and thank you for sharing your W experience here on Trip Advisor – it’s great to read that you had a nice experience with us. We are looking forward to welcoming you back to our water paradise! Best regards, Laurens More

Justin L
Glyndon, Maryland, United States
Reviewer
3 reviews
7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 January 2012
7
people found this review helpful

Pros- extreme privacy, wouldn't even know the resort had other guests Beautiful view, grounds, and villas snorkeling right off our private deck- with reef sharks and sea turtles Excellent breakfast buffet, great music Excellent service staff Cons- very rude manager. He made the rounds to all dining guests during dinner and snubbed us every single night- we assume bc we... More

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Laurens Kritzinger, Hotel Manager at W Retreat & Spa Maldives, responded to this review
17 January 2012

Hello Justin, Thanks for staying with us back in March 2011 .. it's great to read that you enjoyed your W experience. I agree with you - seeing the turtles while snorkeling is just wonderful. Justin, I do not recall snubbing you during your stay - and I apologize that it feels that way to you. I hope that your... More

flight2626
Paris, France
1 review
3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 January 2012
3
people found this review helpful

My wife and I spent 5 nights at the W retreat Maldives. We travel all around the world in 5 stars hotels and palaces. We really pay attention to details in accomodations, food, activities and service. The verdict is speechless : this resort is definitely the epitom of class and luxury in a beautiful spot. Welcome : Almost 15 people... More

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Laurens Kritzinger, Hotel Manager at W Retreat & Spa Maldives, responded to this review
14 January 2012

Wow! Thanks for taking the time to write such a detailed review of your W experience. It's great to read that you enjoyed your stay with us so much. I will be sure that our Talent read this review, I know that they will be as equally thrilled as I am when they read your note. We look forward to... More

voyageur à paris
Paris, France
Senior Contributor
31 reviews
54 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 January 2012
1
person found this review helpful

With our children getting older, and lives being lived in different cities on different continents, we manage to get together only a few times a year. The W has become one of our family retreats. Our holidays here have become a parentheses in the somewhat crazy lives we lead. This hotel is consistently outstanding. The staff are engaging, smiling and... More

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Laurens Kritzinger, Hotel Manager at W Retreat & Spa Maldives, responded to this review
21 January 2012

Bonjour voyageur à paris, Thanks for choosing to stay at W Maldives for the 5th time, we always appreciate your visit in our island paradise. I’ll share your note with the team, especially with Down Under Diving team, as you mentioned them by names. Thanks again for visiting W Maldives - we appreciate your support and look forward to the... More

calvinwei
Dongguan City
Senior Reviewer
10 reviews
5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 December 2011
2
people found this review helpful

The weather wasn't great, otherwise, the trip would have been perfect. The services offered and the amenities were profound. However, we expect no less given the quotation albeit the considerably low season at the time. The activities and options available were interesting and entertaining. Just remember, to visit the W Maldives, it's to relax and enjoy the sea-beach entirely. Do... More

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Laurens Kritzinger, General Manager at W Retreat & Spa Maldives, responded to this review
30 December 2011

Hello and thank you for sharing your W experience here on Trip Advisor – it’s great to read that you had such a great experience with us. We are looking forward to welcoming you back at W Retreat & Spa – Maldives. Best regards, Laurens More

Meleliz1321
Singapore, Singapore
Reviewer
3 reviews
3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 December 2011
2
people found this review helpful

My husband and I booked this trip as an anniversary/birthday celebration and it didn't disappoint. We arrived in Male, we're greeted immediately and taken to the W lounge to await our seaplane ride. Within the hour we were up in the air on our way to the W. It seemed like the ride was so fast because there were so... More

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Laurens Kritzinger, General Manager at W Retreat & Spa Maldives, responded to this review
30 December 2011

Hello Michael & Melissa, first of all, congratulations for your anniversary and thank you for sharing such a detailed review here on trip Advisor. I'm glad to read that you had such a memorable stay with us - and the opportunity to try most of our facilities in the island. I will be sure to share this message with the... More

Thrussell84
1 review
5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 December 2011
5
people found this review helpful

I have never been so sad leaving a hotel. My husband and I stayed at this wonderful resort for a week as a second honeymoon as Mauritius did not live up to our expectations. The w Maldives did and exceeded them. It is just perfect. We dived for first time and loved it so much we went onto do our... More

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Laurens Kritzinger, Hotel Manager at W Retreat & Spa Maldives, responded to this review
10 December 2011

Hello, Happy Birthday - and it's great to read that you had such a great birthday with us. We're delighted that you enjoyed your W experience so much - I will share your comment with the Down Under team too. We look forward to welcoming you back to you Maldivian home again for many more celebrations. Sunny regards, Laurens. More

NotIdeal
London, Uk
Reviewer
3 reviews
5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 November 2011
3
people found this review helpful

I stayed here for 9 nights for my honeymoon and was slightly nervous after reading so many good reviews on here but I needn't have worried - the hotel is just amazing! We stayed in a beach bungalow as we like to wander about and felt it offered more shade than the over the water retreats and it was perfect... More

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Laurens Kritzinger, Hotel Manager at W Retreat & Spa Maldives, responded to this review
30 November 2011

Hello W Insider, Firstly congratulations on your wedding - we're glad that we could welcome you to W Maldives to celebrate your honeymoon. It's also great to read that you enjoyed your W experience so much. We look forward to welcoming you back to W Maldives for many anniversaries to come. Regards, Laurens. More

Gustavo G
Joao Pessoa, PB
1 review
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 November 2011
1
person found this review helpful

Dear travelers, We do not have too many words for explain to you how is the experience to stay at W Retreat Maldives. First, Maldives is one of the best special places in the world to have a very singular experience, so if you are looking for some exotic and magical destination, your choise is Maldives. I'm a brazilian travel... More

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Laurens Kritzinger, Hotel Manager at W Retreat & Spa Maldives, responded to this review
7 December 2011

WOW! Thank you for sharing such a great review of our retreat. We are delighted to read that you enjoyed your W experience so much - and understand that as a travel industry professional, we are sometimes the hardest to impress. We appreciate your comments and feedback - and look forward to welcoming many of your clients to W Maldives.... More

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