The Finolhu Villas Maldives

After a year full of bumps, my wife and I decided to splurge, and this resort exceeded every expectation. Set on its own private island with roughly 50 villas and a maximum of about 100 guests, it offers true seclusion and a remarkably calm atmosphere. During our stay, occupancy hovered around 60%, and it often felt as if there were nearly two staff members for every guest—service was consistently exceptional.

Our butler, Boo, was outstanding: always responsive, proactive, and increasingly thoughtful as he learned our preferences. This level of care extended throughout the resort. Sola, Saaid, and Joy turned every meal into a genuinely enjoyable experience, while Ana, Betty, and Tommy at the dive center were professional, attentive, and led us through excellent dives all week—often with just the dive master and me.

Dining here is very different from a typical Club Med. There is no buffet. Breakfast and dinner are served à la carte from a menu with a limited but well-curated selection, while lunch is organized around four stations, each offering two options. It was never difficult to find something excellent to eat, though guests with specific dietary requirements may occasionally need to make a special request—which the staff handles graciously and efficiently.

The overwater restaurant itself is a highlight. Eating above crystal-clear water feels like dining atop a living aquarium, with rays and sharks gliding beneath you throughout the meal. The resort also organizes special themed evenings—such as White Night and a dinner on the beach—that are nothing short of impressive. The logistical effort behind these events is enormous, yet the staff remains smiling, warm, and genuinely enthusiastic throughout.

The pool area, while the busiest spot on the island, remained peaceful at all times. There was never an issue finding loungers, tables, or hammocks, and noise was never a concern.

We stayed in an overwater villa, and the views were simply spectacular. Every room opens onto sweeping vistas of the pool and ocean, and the villa was quiet and beautifully maintained. This is not a budget vacation, but the quality, privacy, cleanliness, and overall experience made it feel like good value for what you get.

This is also a very different Club Med experience in terms of atmosphere. The clientele is mostly couples celebrating honeymoons or anniversaries, so you won’t find big parties or a lively sports scene. Casual volleyball and pétanque games did happen, but most guests were clearly there to relax. Snorkeling is popular, with boats heading out morning and afternoon, while diving felt almost private.

In the end, this was an exceptional stay in a truly special location, defined by tranquility, impeccable service, and an extraordinary team. We left deeply relaxed and with memories that will last a lifetime.

We had an incredible experience at Club Med Finolhu in Villa 8. The staff went above and beyond to ensure our stay was seamless and memorable. From the warm welcome to the exceptional service throughout, every detail was taken care of. The stunning surroundings, and delicious dining options made this vacation truly special. A big thank you to everyone for making our stay unforgettable! A big shout out to the Chief Marguerite who is always so friendly, Joy and his team Saaib, Sihaam and many others in Motu who are very attentive and welcoming and to Assim and his team M. Asif for keeping our villa clean and comfortable. A very special thanks to everyone involved in the special arrangement for a memorable wedding anniversary celebration in your resort, from the decoration in the villa to the table set up for the dinner on the beach restaurant and the cake especially baked for us. We are also thankful to Ramjay for the live music and he went the extra mile to learn our song request and perform on our last night in the resort. We are sincerely thankful to the entire Finolhu team. Last but not least, thank you Zameer our GO for helping us throughout our stay in Finohul. God bless all of you!

We loved everything about our time with Club Med Finolhu... from the meet team at the airport, to the transfer, to Abu our Butler meeting us on the jetty and taking us directly to the villa we had specifically requested. Abu continued to be magnificent, discrete, highly professional and nothing was ever too much trouble. The snorkelling team lead by Izakay were brilliant and a special shout out to Mohamud, Adam, Opik & Risa who made every session lovely. The restaurant team led by Joy and Suaid was brilliant, and special mentions to Rasal & Leo (we love you guys). Cocktails by Falil were out of this world and a big thank you to the rest of the bar team - Amut, Sumon and James for catering to our every request. The Spa team were superb too and delivered brilliantly.
Finally Marguerite, you run a fabulous team - please can we pass our thanks on to everyone who made our holiday so special.

The staff are amazing! I would like to specifically mention Abu, Leo, Marguerite and all the snorkel team - they were friendly, attentive, and well organised and it felt like they genuinely cared for us and want us to have an amazing holiday. I would highly recommend the resort to others. Thank you for a perfect week!

Pretty much the most perfect holiday in a great location, with fabulous facilities and perfect staff at all levels.