Initially we were booked for Waldorf Astoria but due to the timing of the seaplane transfer, we decided to give this new resort a try. It turns out to be quite well. We waited at the resort airport lounge for about an hour before being transfer to the resort. The staff at the airport lounge were thoughtful and helpful. The... More

We are writing this while waiting in Niyama's lounge for our flight back home. There weren't very many reviews before booking at Niyama due to it being a new resort so, we didn't know what to expect but our travel agent gave us really high expectations. After worrying a bit because the opening date had been delayed, we finally got... More

We arrived back from Niyama last night. From the minute we arrived to the minute we left, every moment was just fantastic. The views were stunning, the food and drink were delicious and nothing was too much trouble for the staff. The resort has everything you need for a wonderfully relaxing holiday.

We spent a week at Niyama in late March and had a fabulous time. We fully agree with the review written by bags99 about the level of luxury and service provided at this beautiful resort. The staff were ever so well trained, attentive and pleasant and we were treated like royalty. The food in both restaurants (Epicure and Tribal) was... More

We just arrived back from a one week holiday at Niyama (end March until early April 2012). While we share the impression of the two earlier reviewers that Niyama is perfectly designed and has a lot of potential we were surprised that the earlier reviewers did not mention some facts at all: - More than 50% of the rooms were... More

Well where do we start? From the second we arrived in Male to the second we left Niyama we were completely blown away!!! On arrival in Male we were met by two members of the Niyama team who quickly whisked us off to Niyama's private lounge while we awaited our sea plane transfer to the resort. The lounge was modern... More

Niyama is a genuinely refreshing re-invention of a Maldivian resort. Whilst there is everything that you would expect from a top end island retreat – great service, yummy food and dazzling natural beauty – the team behind Huvafen Fushi have taken great care to create an environment that is fresh, surprising and unexpected.