Hotel Review: Villa Nautica Resort & Spa, Maldives (Formerly Paradise Island)
On our last trip to the Maldives, we were invited to experience Villa Nautica Resort & Spa (Frm. Paradise Island), a Villa Hotels property, as they are undergoing an exciting renovation just 15 minutes from Malé. We'll tell you everything you need to know about Paradise before you go!
In the review, we’ll tell you everything you need to know:
00:00 - Paradise Island Intro
00:33 - Paradise Island Location
02:44 - Paradise Island Lobby & Check in
04:50 - Paradise Island Rooms
07:10 - Paradise Island Service
08:35 - Paradise Island Dining
12:15 - Paradise Island Facilities
12:51 - Paradise Island Style
For the full written review, check it out here:
Paradise Island is located just a quick 15 minutes from Malé and Velana International Airport. It also sits directly facing Gili Lankanfushi resort and can be seen from half the overwater villas and one half of the beach. On the main beach of the resort, the water is a stunning teal blue with calm water for swimming. The side of the water villas does have a view of Gili Lankanfushi but also has much shallower water with a bit of coral at low tide.
Due to the proximity to Malé and the surrounding heavily populated islands, Paradise has a solid amount of boat traffic, seaplane traffic and light pollution. That being said, it’s also incredibly convenient to access and is a great location for a shorter stay, in particular.
We were greeted on the dock by the management team and a welcome beverage that was a lovely treat after that boat ride. The management team introduced themselves and told us all about the hotel and welcomed us with open arms. Our butler met us to begin the check in and took us to the main bar for another beverage and an explanation of the property and amenities. Shortly after, we headed to our overwater villa.
If you are debating which room type to book, we would absolutely recommend booking their renovated Deluxe Beach Villa until the rest of the property is renovated thanks to the fun, quirky new style that has really brought a refreshed style to the hotel. The beach where the Deluxe villas are located is also fantastic for swimming and enjoying what the Maldives is known for: the stunning white sand and teal water.
Paradise Island recently underwent a full Forbes service training for the entire staff and it shows. The service across the property, regardless of the team member being a manager or a bartender, was excellent and extremely refined. It is very clear that the staff are well trained and very happy to be there to serve you – proud is a great word for the service at Paradise.
Personally, we feel the a la carte option is stronger than the all-inclusive plan due to the limitations. We feel the price of that package add-on is too high and too restrictive compared to comparable properties in the area and what they offer all-inclusive guests. A la carte pricing is generally a better choice for those looking to experience the higher end restaurants at Paradise and not feel as restricted.
Overall, Paradise Island is a solid choice for guests looking for a quick stopover from Malé and it truly has an incredible amount of potential. If you are looking to book this property, we would recommend booking the newly renovated Deluxe Beach Villas to experience the best of the property as it stands today.
If you're looking for our Destination Guide on the Maldives, check it out here:
So check it out and let us know what you think in the comments below!
Have you been to the Maldives? What was your favorite hotel?
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