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patfletcher

Biyadhoo

| 09 March 2012

We visited Biyadhoo in February this year for the second time, and here is my report!

If you want luxury, then this island is not for you. However if you are after the closest thing to a perfect "no news no shoes" Maldivian experience, then come here!

Lets get the negatives out of the way first.

The accomodation is in two storey blocks around the island, three on the east side and three on the westand holds about 250 guests.It is old and a a bit tires but clean, comfortable beds, adequate showers, and lets face it, you only sleep there.

The restaurant is enclosed, has large but unfortunately nonopening windows, a tiled floor and can get a bit wam. The air conditioning could be improved but then you would get the moaners saying it was cold!

The shop leaves a lot to be desired, but if you are in need of anything important the wonderful Guest Relations officer Nic will be only too keen to help you
My major complaint was that although there is supposed to be 24/7 internet access in reception, the ancient computer was out of order during most of our stay.
Now for the positives.

The house reef is very close, more so on the east side and is fabulous! We have seen more colourful coral in the Red Sea, but the number and variety of marine life is truly amazing. It really is like swimming in an aquarium!

The food,Although limited in variety is beautifully cooked and even the fussiest eater couldn't go hungry. There are barbecues on the beach, and the option of candlelit dinners on the beach which are extreemly good value for money.

The staff are wonderful people, most with a good grasp of the English language, and they have some French, German Italian etc, and I met one young receptionist who is learing Japanese! They are brilliant with children, entertaining them withorigami skills, tricks etc, Mostly smiley happy people, keen to make your holiday a good one!

I LOVE this island, there are a lot of return visitors, it will be our third visit next February!!!!

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Narelle

Hilton Maldives Iru Rufushi Resort & Spa Hotel

| 27 February 2012

We will be travelling this Saturday 3rd March 2012 for 7 nights. Does anyone have any feedback on this resort (Restaurant/Food/Beverage prices) and the weather we are hoping is going to be sunny, sunnny and sunny :-)

Thank you :-)