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W Maldives

5.0 star property
5-star beachfront resort near Ari Atoll

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3 bars/lounges, poolside bar
Premium bedding, down comforters, free minibar items, in-room safe
Exterior
Outdoor treatment areas, body treatments, hydrotherapy, body wraps

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • All-inclusive
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • On private beach

Explore the area

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Fesdu Island, Fesdu Island
  • Place, Ari Atoll
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Maaya Thila
  • Place, Gaathafushi Island

Room options

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Escape Beach One-bedroom Villa

  • 188 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Superior Overwater One-bedroom Villa

Superior Overwater One-bedroom Villa

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 145 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Supreme Overwater Two-bedroom Villa

  • 322 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Oasis Overwater Two-bedroom Haven

  • 492 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium bedding, down comforters, free minibar items, in-room safe

Premier Overwater One-bedroom Villa

  • 187 sq m
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking

Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking

  • 376 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the area

Fesdu Island

On the beach.With a stay at this resort, you'll be convenient to Fesdu House Reef and Gaathafushi Island. Malhoss Thila and Maaya Thila are also in the region.
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What's nearby

  • Ari Atoll - 1 min walk - 0.0 km

Getting around

  • Velana Intl. Airport (MLE) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • Kitchen
  • Fire
  • Fish
  • Sip
  • Wet

About this property

W Maldives

5-star beachfront resort near Ari Atoll
Some rates at W Maldives are all-inclusive. These rates include onsite meals and beverages, and may include taxes and gratuities. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages, and other amenities.

Simply walk outside to feel the sun on your face at the white sand beach. Enjoy the umbrellas and sun loungers for a relaxing day at the beach. Pamper yourself with a treatment at the full-service spa and enjoy amenities at W Maldives like an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.

Free breakfast is served daily. There are 3 restaurants on site, along with a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 3 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. This luxury resort also offers a steam room, a garden, and a terrace.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Fesdu Island resort.

  • 77 guestrooms or units
  • 3 dining venues
  • 3 bars or lounges
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 2006
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Game room or arcade
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar by the pool
W Maldives offers 77 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature private plunge pools and minibars (stocked with some free items). Rooms open to furnished patios. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 42-inch plasma televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. In-room massages, hypo-allergenic bedding, and change of towels can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Away Spa has 4 treatment rooms and outdoor treatment areas. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including Ayurvedic and hydrotherapy.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private plunge pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • 3 restaurants
  • A poolside bar
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Arcade/game room
  • Beach volleyball
  • Boat tours
  • Fishing
  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Motor boating
  • Outdoor pool
  • Parasailing
  • Personal motorized watercraft
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Sailing
  • Sauna
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Steam room
  • Surfing/bodyboarding
  • Water skiing
  • Windsurfing
  • Yoga classes

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar in bathtub
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height door lock
  • No elevator
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch plasma TV with satellite channels
  • Private plunge pool

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Free minibar (limited items)

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer via floatplane to the property; guests must contact the property at least 72 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests must arrange transfers (surcharge) from Male International Airport to the property, which is 30 minutes away via seaplane. To guarantee transfers, guests must contact the property with their flight details at least 5 days before their expected arrival. Daily transfer service is offered by Maldivian Air Taxi between 6 AM and 3:30 PM, with an expected waiting time of at least 2 hours. Guests arriving or departing outside of these hours are recommended to reserve a room the previous day to guarantee an early check-in or alternatively book a local hotel room in Sheraton Maldives overnight. Luggage in excess of 25 kg/person may incur a fee, payable to the seaplane company during flight check-in. Guests must pay the seaplane fee at checkout.
The additional fee (payable at the property) covers mandatory transfer fees for guests ages 13-17.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at W Maldives

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 3 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 560
  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per child: USD 280 (from 3 to 11 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 1150
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per child: USD 575 (from 3 to 11 years old)
  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 12.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 2 years of age.
  • Floatplane transfer per adult: USD 670 (roundtrip)
  • Transfer service fee per child: USD 335 (roundtrip), from 3 to 12 years old
  • Additional fee for children (from 13 years old to 17 years old): USD 505 per person, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

The additional fee covers transfer fees for guests ages 13-17.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Union Pay, debit cards, and cash.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott).

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 3 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Maldives W
W Maldives
W Maldives Resort
W Maldives Fesdu Island
W Maldives Resort Fesdu Island
W Maldives Hotel Fesdu Island
W Maldives Hotel
W Maldives Fesdu Island
W Maldives Resort Fesdu Island
W Maldives Resort

W Maldives Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 83 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 83 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 83 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 83 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 83 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

RAQUEL

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Syed

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was debating between several islands within the Maldives. I am SOOOO happy my family and I choose to stay with The W. The service was absolutely impeccable, and the staff went above and beyond to accommodate my wife and 3 year old daughter (especially Ms. Hadi and Mr. Ali). Our overwater suite was stunningly beautiful. The water sports and activities were experiences I’ll cherish forever. The coral reef around the island was breathtaking and like none of I’ve ever seen before. Thank you again W Maldives and “see you soon”.

10/10 Excellent

Choon May

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Food quality and service level is top-notch!

We stayed in a water villa for 3 nights with half board. The breakfast was standard international buffet of decent standard. Once you sat down, the staff will ask for your selection of drinks and breakfast orders (e.g. eggs, local maldivian food, indian food selections, etc.) and the rest is via the buffet option. Tbe dinner options were amazing!! Half-board comes with 3-course meal where you can select from the existing menu. Fire restaurant serves very good grills, Fish restaurant serves excellent seafood with very nice plating and the Kitchen restaurant provides various cuisines. The quality of the food is very very good! Needless to say, the service standard is also very high! All the staffs were ready to provide any information/help you need and you can simply text the frontdesk via Whatsapp to order in room dining, make requests or ask questions. The island has a resident Hawksbill Sea Turtle and Grey Heron. Other than the colourful reef fishes, we also spotted blacktip reef sharks, nurse shark and whitetail stingray! Everything was perfect during our stay just that the island is on the smallish side but the food quality and service level was really top-notch! Will totally recommend couples and families to stay with W Maldives.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a magical experience we had at the W Maldives!! From the moment we arrived in Malé, the W team at the airport (Ismail and Ahmed) made us feel like VIPs, taking care of our all needs before our seaplane transfer to the resort on Fesdhoo Island. Every day we spent at the W Maldives just made our experience that much more unforgettable; whether it was the dining, learning about Maldivian culture and the W Maldives from Chunky Mathew (our W Insider), doing activities like snorkeling or riding the Sea Bob, or just relaxing in our over-water retreat. Everyone that worked there were so friendly, accommodating and just genuinely eager to make sure our stay was as enjoyable as our possible. I also have to give a massive shout-out to all the guys who took time out of their very busy schedules to fit in a game of volleyball with me - Raadhif, Ajey, Ramesh, Raaif, and Faaig from the Loss Prevention team, Iyaan from Finance, Ali from watersports, Kadek from F&B, and Mark from Energy. Thanks for the fun times, gents!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
If you are looking for an amazing beach adventure look no further than the W Maldives. From the moment of landing in the sea plane to the snorkeling and seeing amazing fish species to the amazing dining options, amazing room accommodations to the very caring staff; this is the perfect vacation location. I say book it as soon as possible. We are glad we did!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Patrick, New York

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is not what it used to be. Be careful if you book more than 2 people. Even though the rate includes Breakfast on Expedia when you book 3 people or more, they charge you $100 a day for each person over 2 even if included in the rate. Lots of language barriers even when English is being used. Breakfast quality and selection is not what it was in 2020. Lots of fresh juices, fruit, meats and breads were not available. Raw/Cold Bacon that was not Ham. Stale cereal that was not changed until it was mentioned again the next day. Accompanied by warm milk. The BBQ at night option is amazing. Spices and utensils missing. Stay away. This is not the W it once was.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Patrick, New York

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is not what it used to be. Be careful if you book more than 2 people. Even though the rate includes Breakfast on Expedia when you book 3 people or more, they charge you $100 a day for each person over 2 even if included in the rate. Lots of language barriers even when English is being used. Breakfast quality and selection is not what it was in 2020. Lots of fresh juices, fruit, meats and breads were not available. Raw/Cold Bacon that was not Ham. Stale cereal that was not changed until it was mentioned again the next day. Accompanied by warm milk. The BBQ at night option is amazing. Spices and utensils missing. Stay away. This is not the W it once was.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Patrick, New York

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property is not what it used to be. Be careful if you book more than 2 people. Even though the rate includes Breakfast on Expedia when you book 3 people or more, they charge you $100 a day for each person over 2 even if included in the rate. Lots of language barriers even when English is being used. Breakfast quality and selection is not what it was in 2020. Lots of fresh juices, fruit, meats and breads were not available. Raw/Cold Bacon that was not Ham. Stale cereal that was not changed until it was mentioned again the next day. Accompanied by warm milk. The BBQ at night option is amazing. Spices and utensils missing. Stay away. This is not the W it once was.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Bader

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Michael

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Adil

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kurt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Unforgettable Honeymoon

As many have said the staff is one of a kind and truly makes your vacation. House reef was amazing. Resort was very accommodating of all our needs and wishes. Would absolutely stay here again. Only thing to note is to be careful of what is included and what is not with certain food and boarding options as they can be confusing or not direct.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

6/10 Okay

Ilona

Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2022

2/10 Terrible

RAVI

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lorenzo

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mohammed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Beautiful W. Great Views Mellow Vibes

Great property well kept for the most part even though its a bit old. Very clean and the cleaning team does a good job of keeping the inside of the rooms clean. Fantastic food in all of the 3 restauraunts. Friendly and polite staff. Very mellow vibes. F&B manager is lovely, its not often that you get the f&b manager taking your order at lunch and recommending things to do. Lovely scenery , nice house reef and the spa was great. Not much to do other than laze around and snorkel which is great if you want to detach. If youre planning on doing activities plan them before you come and budget accordingly because its a hefty price tag for anything you want to do. Water sports although available are overpriced in my opinion, youre probably better off doing that in another destination where u can enjoy it without it breaking the bank. The whats app chat service where u can ask for anything from room service to booking the spa is fantastic ans something ill miss on my next holiday. All in all had a great trip. Would recommend it for a short trip and head somewhere else to enjoy water activities.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2021

2/10 Terrible

Rickard

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed at W Maldives for 6 days and I want not a 5 star hotel. The staff is not very friendly and there manager called us a lot to apologize for the
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Issam

Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Keya

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The overwater villa we stayed in was really nice. The view from the room is stunning. Water is very clear and the marine life was very diversed. We enjoyed snorkelling around the island. The house reefs were in good condition with countless species of fishes. We were lucky enough to see a shark of around 1.5m long and a very big sea turtle. The experience was very memorable for us. The setting of all facilities was nicely designed. The beauty of nature was embraced and celebrated by the architecture. The staff was all very friendly, helpful and conscience of your needs. The only downside to us is the limited choice of food and the high price compared to the quality. Other than that everything is perfect. One side note: we were disappointed by the behaviours some of the guests. They stepped on the coral reefs outside our deck for half an hour. Not only did their act damage the reefs, our privacy was also infringed. We also saw garbage like cans and bottles (believed to be from some of the villa) floating on the ocean. It was sad to see these irresponsible acts that destroyed the paradise!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

DAISY, USA

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Paradise!!! Staff were awesome! Food were expensive but respected the operations of food service. Definitely recommended and would return!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019