Luxury Hotels in Thoddoo

It is family run guesthouse. And they do it properly. Food is great, especially local dishes and fruit. Snorkel equipment and bikes are free. It is reasonably clean, you shall get beach towels. Main front desk person, Musa will be ready to give you information, help in any logistic issue, organize excursions or solve any problem. Overall it is nice. Village shops are nearby, beach is 5 minutes by bike. Sun beds are relatively scarce on sunset beach, so go early morning and take good sun beds. If you visit Thoddoo you will share experience of real life Maldives. It is affordable, very good for recharging. It is not luxurious as the resort, but beach and sea life is fantastic, local fruit too, and you feel spending time in real community. And you will enjoy Maldives for fraction of resort cost

before the trip, we chose a hotel for a long time and were not mistaken. good, friendly staff, rooms are cleaned and towels are changed daily, opposite the best cafe on the island. Help in everything, just ask. The beach is 5 minutes walk. beautiful and cozy hotel

Spent a week in this place. Great owner, very good condition of the room. Tasty food, restaurants and shops within walking distance

Veligandu is an extraordinary resort for people looking for a totally peaceful holiday without people shouting, kids screaming around and loud music. It’s truly heaven if you’re looking for silence and complete relaxation. However if you’re someone looking for some partying and/or want to take small kids with you, this is not the most appropriate resort (fortunately). The best thing about Veligandu is the food. Every single meal is a 10/10, high quality ingredients and carefully prepared meals. It makes Veligandu on par with many fine dining and even Michelin guide restaurants across the world, even beating some of them. After renovations, the facilities and infrastructure turned out incredible, our ocean villa was out of this world, we couldn’t believe it when we walked in. Truly spectacular. The staff is super nice, and a special thanks to Nawal which was in charge of our villa and cleaning services. He did a superb job.

The beaches, services, food - everything is just perfect.

We had an amazing stay. Room is really nice : spacious, clean, with air cond, etc Location is good as the island is small you can reach the beach in only 5 mins. Staff is very polite, flexible, they can arrange everything (breakfast, transfer, lend of snorkelling gears, etc). I definitely recommend this place !!

I can’t imagine choosing another hotel on this island ! From the very start, it met all of our expectations. They arranged a speedboat transfer from and to the airport, and upon arriving at the port in Thoddo, the hotel manager was there to greet us. We were then taken to the hotel by car, where we were welcomed with a refreshing coconut drink. The manager showed us a map of the island and answered all of our questions. The room was beautiful, clean, and had an amazing large bed – the best we’ve slept on. The room also had a smart TV where we could watch Netflix and YouTube. Breakfast was included in the price of our stay, and dinners were available for an extra $10. Breakfast was great, and dinner was served buffet-style. What surprised me the most was how delicious the food was! They really cooked excellently, and one evening they even prepared fish for us. This guesthouse also has a pool, which was very handy since half of our stay was quite windy, making it difficult to stay on the beach. We were able to borrow fins and snorkeling masks from the guesthouse. You can rent a bicycle for $5 a day, which is definitely worth it as the beach is about a 10-minute ride away. One evening, they even organized a program for us with traditional Maldivian dances and music, which we really appreciated. Since we had an early morning departure by speedboat, they kindly offered to pack breakfast for us to take on the way, which I greatly appreciated. Highly recommended!!!

The stay was truly delightful, offering excellent value for money. The on-site restaurant is exceptional, especially for seafood—it’s undoubtedly one of the best on the island. Every meal was a treat, and it’s a must-visit for anyone staying here. A special mention to the owners and local staff, whose kindness and hospitality made the experience even more memorable. They went above and beyond to ensure we had a seamless stay, assisting with inter-island transfers and arranging electric buggies to the beach whenever needed. Their dedication and warm welcome truly made us feel at home. The accommodation also features a charming little patio where you can relax and enjoy complimentary tea. It was a peaceful spot to unwind after a day of exploring the island and added a cozy, personal touch to the experience. The island itself is a paradise, with one of the best beaches in the Maldives and a breathtaking giant reef. I had read it was among the top beaches in the Maldives, and after experiencing it, I can wholeheartedly agree. Swimming and snorkeling here was like stepping into a dream. I’m incredibly grateful to the owners and team for such a wonderful experience and hope to return in the near future to relive the beauty of this place.

Amazing breakfasts and dinners, kind staff, a very comfortable and big bed, close to the beach Note that bikes here are 5 usd/day, you can also take free masks, flippers (but it may be hard to find a suitable size)