"We had an absolutely amazing experience at By the shade Maldives! The team was incredibly professional, friendly, and went above and beyond to make our stay special. We booked the snorkeling safari and the nurse shark trip — both were unforgettable adventures. The hotel itself is spotlessly clean and beautifully maintained, with a cozy and peaceful atmosphere that made us feel right at home. Highly recommended for anyone looking to explore the Maldives in a genuine and welcoming way!"

"Great location for scuba diving at the harbour. Fantastic host Nirmal who couldn’t have been more helpful. An added bonus is the courtyard for breakfast and a sun deck above. I would definitely stay there again."

"Amazing stay near the perfect beach . Staff is very sweet and attentive. We had an amazing snorkeling and fishing experience. The restaurant with a sea view is breathtaking. Definitely would come back"

"I am very grateful for all the services provided by this hotel. I stayed there for two weeks, and they were truly the best weeks of my life. A peaceful, off-the-beaten-path island, snorkeling right from the beach, excursions, food—everything was excellent. The hotel and the rooms were kept very clean every day. Thank you very much. I’d like to send a special thank you to Ms. Emi and Mr. Sam. Their service in the dining area was excellent."

"Very clean and professionally run. Beautiful set up and well Maintained and definitely a five star setting"

"We had a very relaxing, recharging and unforgettable vacation, not only because of the dreamy beach but also thanks to the excellent service and attentive staff. The restaurant was very clean and offered plenty of choices. The staff were always helpful, friendly, and provided excellent service! The housekeeping team kept our room spotlessly clean every day, which we really appreciated. A big thank you to everyone! The beach was amazing and made our stay even more special!"

"We had an absolutely fantastic stay at RIU Palace Maldives. Everything exceeded our expectations from start to finish. The food was amazing, there was great variety, excellent quality, and beautifully presented. The NYE gala meal was incredible. There was always something new to try, and every meal felt special. What really made the experience unforgettable was the staff. They were very nice, warm, and genuinely friendly, always smiling and happy to help. Their kindness and attention to detail made us feel truly welcomed and relaxed throughout our stay. The resort itself is stunning, with beautiful surroundings and a very peaceful atmosphere, perfect for a Maldives getaway."

"Ми чудово провели час у цьому гестхаузі разом з дворічною дитиною. Візуально це один з кращих і охайніших гестхаузів на острові. Гестхауз має 6 номерів по 3 у кожному блоці. Дуже привітний персонал. Володар гестхаузу спілкується особисто з відвідувачами та допомагає порадами. Організував нам трансфер для подальшої подорожі та подарував сувенір. Всередині є затишний сад з шезлонгами і гамаком, є місце для прийому їжі та мікрохвильова піч. Номер доволі охайний та уютний. Прибирали раз на 3 дні. Для дитини було надано дитяче ліжко з подушками та постільнлю білизною. Питна вода, кава (розчинна) та чай у вільному доступі. Є підписка на netflix. До туристичного пляжу треба пройти десь метрів 500. Проте одразу за котеджем є пляж на якому діє дрес код з обладнаними столиками. Тут можна поснорклити в одязі, до стіни рифу відстань коротше ніж на туристичному пляжі."

"the location is 2-3 mins to the beach, the staff makes you feel warm & welcome immediately. Rooms are adequate & super clean - they cleaned everyday and we were always provided with fresh sheets. also a SUPER top thing, is the restaurant next door: The wave. The chef is absolutely class & with some restrictions we had x he really followed them on point! the food was part of this incredible time for sure, especially after a full day of sun and snorkeling :)"