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Free internet
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Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
Bar / lounge
Beach
Badminton
Babysitting
Indoor play area for children
Wifi
Paid wifi
Hot bath
Pool / beach towels
Infinity pool
Pool with view
Outdoor pool
Private pool
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Sauna
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Breakfast buffet
Complimentary Instant Coffee
Complimentary welcome drink
Happy hour
Outdoor dining area
Special diet menus
Swimup bar
Poolside bar
Canoeing
Diving
Snorkelling
Tennis court
Water sport equipment rentals
Windsurfing
Billiards
Entertainment staff
Evening entertainment
Fishing
Karaoke
Table tennis
Board games / puzzles
Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
Kids club
Kids pool
Highchairs available
Airport transportation
Spa
Couples massage
Facial treatments
Foot massage
Full body massage
Head massage
Massage
Salon
24-hour security
Concierge
Currency exchange
Shops
Sun loungers / beach chairs
Sun terrace
Sun umbrellas
Butler service
Private check-in / check-out
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Laundry service
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Air conditioning
Private beach
Private balcony
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Minibar
Refrigerator
Flatscreen TV
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Ocean view
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English, French, Hindi, Japanese
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Meedhuffushi Southern Nilandhe Atoll, 13100
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Trip of a lifetime. I am well travelled and honestly I have never felt this welcomed and spoiled anywhere else before. We spent a week here, and did not want to leave. The staff were exceptionally welcoming, friendly, and accommodating, they made the experience extra special when the location already was stunning. We thought we would spend the week lounging around, but actually ended up doing water sports - swimming, snorkelling, diving, kayaking, stand up paddling - every single day. We owe special thanks to Haneef and other staff at the diving centre for introducing us to scuba diving. We stayed at the sun aqua villa with an amazing lap pool and soooo much space, and an incredible view of the sea, with unbelievably easy access to the coral reefs for snorkeling etc. I especially loved the bathroom - it had 2 showers, and a bath and lots of character. Beautiful architecture. Booked through the website direct with discount applied. We had a half-board package with breakfast and dinner at the aqua restaurant (buffet) each day. Thank you especially to chefs Chaminda, Mozammel, Nittin Jain, Poonam and Younes!!!! Your food was amazing - still thinking about that coconut sago, the Sri Lankan dhaal and the crepes !! Thank you to the Aqua staff including Shifali, Sudeera (you're hilarious and so kind), Shayan, Vijay (best coffee and so kind), Bhuwan, Shakil, Maihan, Jazlan, Ayman and Rita (you're so lovely). Please give Ayman a permanent position(!!), we loved that young man's energy. Thank you Soba for being an excellent host. Also thank you to the excursion and reception staff -- we loved your music taste Naavy! The spa experience on our last day was a crowning jewel. Everything was already excellent, but they added a beautiful layer of care. Thank you to Anis and Febi (so sorry for any misspelling). We are still in mourning after leaving the island and plotting our return ASAP! …
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Room Tip: Book through the website. Bring lots of sunscreen and sea shoes. Try everything - don't be afraid.
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We spent the most wonderful fortnight at Vilu Reef at the start of May 2022 and it has taken a while to write our review due to the chaos of being back home but I feel I must write our review and express our views from our incredible stay. There is a lot to say but hopefully it is a way to do this island justice as to how amazing it actually is. This was our second time to the Maldives and we chose Vilu Reef as a different island from the first time we went. We did a lot of research for which island to choose and I think we chose the best island! We travelled with our 19month old daughter from Edinburgh with Qatar Airways- two long flights, a nice chill out in the Sun Siyam private lounge in Male and then a smooth seaplane transfer (which our daughter was delighted with - we put headphones on her for the flight as the seaplanes can be loud), and after disembarking off the seaplane, a quick 3min boat to the island. We arrived hot, tired and thirsty so we were grateful to receive a warm welcome and be given a fresh coconut to drink. Our host assigned to us for the fortnight was Uchey and we were told the easiest way to contact him throughout our stay for any requirements was to join the free WiFi (more or less in every building on the island) and chat through WhatsApp. This was very useful and Uchey was great and dealt with all our needs and requests politely and quickly. We were put in Villa 157 with a pool on the west side of the island (you get a nice breeze on this side, the east side is more sheltered and feels much hotter without the breeze) - in our opinion, the best villa, as it is halfway along the length of the island and therefore easy to get anywhere in a couple of minutes. It was also nice and private with bushes and trees making it less exposed than some of the other villas. A rug in the villa would have been nice by the patio doors to keep sand out of the room but we made do with a towel on the floor. The kids club was great for our daughter, she was too young to be left alone but if we took her ourselves or payed for babysitting she was assigned to a babysitter and they could play with her in the kids club so we could go for a snorkel together. We did this a few times and her babysitter Naff was totally fantastic and lovely, she sent us photos/videos of our daughter to us and made beautiful arts and crafts with her, swimming in the shallow and shaded kids pool, and even very kindly gave her a lovely present when we left - we were very sad to say goodbye! Zuha was also fantastic with our daughter. The kids club also had buckets and spades and various inflatables that we could borrow at our villa so that was useful to note as I had considered bringing things with us, so I'm glad we didn't. The restaurants were fantastic - the buffet, Aqua, was brilliant - always plenty of choice for breakfast lunch and dinner - always local and Indian curries to try, salads, bread, fresh meat and fish, bbq options, and local Maldivian meals. Masala Dosa was my favourite for breakfast! All the staff were like friends throughout our stay, and it was a pleasure to see them always so smiley and happy at each meal. Our daughter had a particular favourite - Wajeeh - and she was delighted everytime she saw him and gave him big cuddles! He'd take her to feed the fish in the mornings with Eem and Yumi, she was constant entertainment saying hi to all the waiters all the time! Printey the chef was also great, and sometimes brought his pet parrot Buddy out to say hello and let us hold him and have photos with him. Spice was unreal as well - Italian by day and Indian by night, the curries were amazing and Sunil the chef was just fantastic at letting you try different curries and flavours, or recommending dishes. Again, our daughter was delighted with all the waiters/chefs at Spice and Well Done and Sunil even gave her her very own chefs hat! We found Well Done was nicer for lunches, as you'd sit under the trees with a lovely sea breeze watching the waves. You'd have to book the day before for the a la carte restaurants but we never found it to be a problem, we did this via WhatsApp with our host. The snorkeling was fantastic, we had some great encounters with turtles, Moray eels, reef sharks, and Eagle rays etc. Fish galore! We found it best if you drop in at the top of the island by the sand spit, and drift down along the reef, it was effortless snorkeling with maximum results! I also did the morning snorkeling excursion where you go to a local reef (only 10mins away) and saw amazing table corals and other fantastic sights. We wanted to do the whale shark trip but unfortunately during our stay it was too windy and stormy so the boats were unable to go out - sadly that is just the way it works out and we fully understood that. We managed to have a go at kayaking and paddleboarding,(all included) we even took our daughter on the kayak as they had life jackets small enough, which she loved. Our villa was always spotless, out housekeeping person was Rashid and he was great, we told him when our daughters nap times were so he always managed to clean before then. Mini bar always kept stocked up and they would bring us cartons of milk too for our daughters bedtime bottles. They clean 3 x a day but we said once was enough! Pool cleaner was also great (didn't manage to see his name badge!), and always cheerful and happy. Every single member of staff, whether it be ground keepers, gardeners, maintenance staff, reception etc ALWAYS said good morning/hello with a smile when passing. Our daughter even got a couple of rides on the golf buggies much to her enjoyment! The island was spotless, after the storms the staff would be round picking up fallen leaves/branches etc. We did some litter picking on the beach as occasionally plastic bottles and smaller bits would wash up but that's sadly a factor of the Maldives. I just have to mention some of the staff members who made our stay more memorable - Wajeeh, obviously in Aqua, along with Eem, Yumi, Reddy, Mode, Shifau, Adhy, Poonam, Avil at the pool bar with his awesome cocktails, and Ram at Nautilus, Zayan and Wishal, Sunil, Vijay, Sudeera, Tharinda, Arthir, Viktoria. We were VERY sad to leave and would love to come back one day... Just got to start saving! …
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Date of stay: May 2022Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip: Beach villa with pool on west side of the island was perfect for sea breeze
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Response from Thoha Yoosuf, Other at Sun Siyam Vilu Reef
Responded 11 Jun 2022
Dear Katherinei2014 Thank you for staying with us and we are incredibly grateful that you took the time to leave us a 5-star review on Trip Advisor. Here at Sun Siyam Vilu Reef, it is indeed the perfect holiday destination in the Maldives. We are delighted to hear that you and your family had a comfortable stay with us and your detailed feedback on your amazing experience is very much valued. My team are well trained in delivering exceptional service by taking care of each and every guest and anticipating all your needs. Your recommendations to our beautiful resort are greatly appreciated and certainly serve as motivation and inspiration for my team to continue delivering an outstanding guest experience. It is with great honoured to have such talented, passionate, dedicated team members and it would be my great pleasure to share your kind words with Uchey, Naff, Zuha, Wajeeh, Eem, Yumi, Chef Printey, Chef Sunil, Rashid, Reddy, Mode, Shifau, Adhy, Poonam, Avil, Ram, Zayan, Vijay, Sudeera, Tharinda, Arthir and Viktoria. I am glad that they've become part of our team and made your holiday a memorable one. Your words of encouragement will inspire us to strive harder in providing excellent service to all of our guests. Once again, thank you for staying with us and we are looking forward to welcoming you back again for another memorable experience. Sincerely yours, Thoha Yoosuf Director of Operations
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Our stay was fantastic. We came for our honeymoon and immediately after the reception we met our contact person Saamidh. He was always fantastic and available to us, a simple WhatsApp message and he immediately tried to please us. Between picturesque dinners, wonderful and excellent lunches and excursions it is impossible not to feel good!
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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After much deliberation we chose SSVR for our holiday and it was the best decision we made. The island is idyllic and is paradise on earth. The staff are amazing and always have a smile for you- I’ll come back to them in a bit. The restaurants and buffet are outstanding- the quality and variety is superb and always fresh. We just wish we went to The Spice more as it was our favourite place. I even took some pics of the menu to try and make at home! Our weather was excellent for the time of year, just one afternoon of rain out of 8 days. Most of the reviews prior to this will cover most things, but I give the resort 10/10. But what sets this resort above the rest is the staff that keep the place running smoothly. We had some bad news whilst we were away and everybody went above and beyond to make our holiday the best it could be. There are, however, are few we’d like to thank personally. DIDI- our host, nothing was too much trouble, and was always contactable by WhatsApp. He even arranged a coconut tree planting for us. Thank you Didi🙏 SUDEERA - The Captain, always on hand to top your drinks up and have a chat about anything. He knew when I needed a tooth pick before I did, and slyly placed some on my table. He also arranged for our table to be decorated on our last night, which was beautiful. We hope things work out with your business with your brother. 👍 VIJAY & RITA- the most beautiful, kind and friendly couple we met. They helped run the restaurant and always happy to have a chat and explain the origins of the food we were eating. The offer still stands of a honeymoon in the UK 😀 AYMAN - Maldive’s No1 Peaky Blinders fan. We always shared a joke about how our names rhymed. MATHI- for keeping our room clean for us, despite my wife’s best attempts to keep it messy 🤣. We chatted daily, learning about his home life and how different our lives were. He was so proud of his profession and even invited us to the Housekeeping competition, sadly his team lost, but he was always a winner in our eyes. His bed artwork was amazing and he should be very proud of his work. I’m sure you’ll win next year. We felt quite sad leaving the place as we felt like we made some good friends that helped us through some difficult times. We’ll be back next year. Thank you everyone.…
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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The hotel was absolutely amazing . The rooms were cleaned twice a day, drinks were daily supplied to guests. Food was amazing, the staff are very friendly, helpful and wonderful, especially Thaiti who was our amazing host, he made sure we were well catered for, he made our Anniversary an unforgettable experience. He gave us treats and surprises. Thank you thathi for the amazing time. I will surely recommend and will definitely be back, to this beautiful island. Best experience overall.
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It was a truly great, beautiful and amazing experience. The staff were very friendly, polite and helpful. This gave us a very warm and wonderful welcome. The food was also top class. Staff like Thathi, Sharan helped us relax and settle in well. The weather was also wonderful. It was a great and amazing experience. Thank you.
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Everything about this place is fantastic. We had everything one wishes and everyone was super friendly, especially our host @Thatti and the Aqua resturant guys, @Shayanth and others. It is a perfect retreat for anyone who wishes to spend a peaceful holiday in a tropical wheather. Full of sunshine and golden beaches.
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip: Stay more than 4 nights and get the complimentary seaplane transfer
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We stayed in a Sunset Reef Villa in Sep 2023 for our honeymoon and were blown away by the panoramic views not only from our villa, but from all over the island. The House Reef is amazing for snorkelling and we really enjoyed doing this multiple times a day. The All Inclusive package is great - such a wide range of food, drinks and activities to enjoy. The quality of the food/chefs in particular was really impressive. Everything ran really smoothly from the moment we arrived in Male to when we boarded out flight home. However, despite the incredible setting it is the unparalleled service and warmth from every staff member which makes this resort so special and so hard to leave. Everyone we encountered was lovely, but we’d particularly like to pass on our thanks to: Chaminder, Shakil, Shayan and Vijay at Aqua. Ammaday, Lamiu and Puran at Well Done. Ali at Spice. Sriram at Nautilus. Matiur from housekeeping. And of course our wonderful host Thahthi. Thank you for such a fantastic experience - we hope to see you all soon. Gabriel and Joseph - Villa 429.…
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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My recent stay here was an absolute dream. The staff exceptional service, stunning beach views and luxurious accommodation left in awe. Dinning was a delight and the array of activities keep me entertained. Cleanliness and safety was top notch. I created unforgettable memories and can’t wait to return.
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Response from Thoha Yoosuf, Other at Sun Siyam Vilu Reef
Responded 6 days ago
Dear AnkitaN14, Thank you so much for sharing your recent experience with us! We are absolutely thrilled to hear that your stay with us was an absolute dream. Creating unforgettable memories is what we aim for, and we can't wait to welcome you back for more. Your anticipation to return means the world to us, and we look forward to welcoming you again soon. Sincerely yours, Thaha Yoosuf Resort Manager
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Amazing hotel, the stuff are very friendly and helpful. Everything exceeded our expectations. Our host Thathi were incredible, the food also great, good prices too. Best place to go, dont look any further!
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Responded 6 days ago
Dear GoPlaces39493714183, Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We are absolutely delighted to hear that you had an amazing honeymoon experience at our island paradise. My team, especially Thaathi, takes great pride in being friendly and helpful, and it's heartwarming to know that they exceeded your expectations. We believe that creating memorable experiences is what hospitality is all about. Sincerely yours, Thaha Yoosuf Resort Manager
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US$413 - US$1,021 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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vilu reef beach hotel haa dhaalu atoll, vilu reef beach and spa resort, hotel vilu reef beach, vilu reef maldives
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Sun Aqua Vilu Reef Maldives
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sun Siyam Vilu Reef
What are some of the property amenities at Sun Siyam Vilu Reef?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include a swimup bar, a pool, and an on-site restaurant.
Which room amenities are available at Sun Siyam Vilu Reef?
Top room amenities include a minibar, air conditioning, and a flat screen TV.
What food & drink options are available at Sun Siyam Vilu Reef?
Guests can enjoy a swimup bar, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to Sun Siyam Vilu Reef?
Conveniently located restaurants include Azzurro Restaurant and Bar, Kaani Restaurant, and Funa Restaurant.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Sun Siyam Vilu Reef?
Yes, guests have access to a pool, a fitness centre, and a sauna during their stay.
Does Sun Siyam Vilu Reef have airport transportation?
Yes, Sun Siyam Vilu Reef offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Are any cleaning services offered at Sun Siyam Vilu Reef?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Sun Siyam Vilu Reef?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, French, Hindi, and Japanese.
Does Sun Siyam Vilu Reef have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the harbour view available here.
Is Sun Siyam Vilu Reef accessible?
Yes, it offers facilities for disabled guests. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.