Alimas Holiday Retreat

What an absolute paradise! A perfect stay for romantic vacations. Stunning views, clean beaches, snorkelling, perfect food! Truly magical experience ☺️

Amazing personal and manager! Everything was great: food, room, service, snorkeling.Don't even know what to highlightI booked hotel self, not via travel agency. But they meet us at the airport and helped with trasferThanks to Manager Ibrahim and all the staff for one of the best vacations.

We booked a room with breakfast, lunch and dinner. All the meals were delicious. The rooms were all the time cleaned and has full equipment. The communication with Raphael was easy, he helped us always with sweetheart. Our trips was setted up by him, and everything were perfekt.

Everything was perfekt :)

We had amazing 3 days at alimas! The clean, tidy hotel with their friendly employees definitely exeed our expectations. The food was also great! We would definitely come again!

Next to the Hotel is a mosque and the prayers start at 4:40am which woke us up every day. This is something you should probably know.

The breakfast was ok-ish, the dinner was much better, the cook was great, very friendly and kind.The bikini beach is nearby, kinda small, but great water and fish in it, they were currently working to make it bigger.The manager was friendly, he agreed to shorten our stay from 12 nights to 6 nights with 50% payback.

The mosque was loud in the early morning, woke me up every time.The island is not as clean as we expected.

This hotel will stay in our memories for years to come. We travel extensively and have seen many hotels along the way, but this one is truly memorable.- Communication with Raphael was easy and timely. All necessary information was provided quickly and in detail. The meeting with Raphael was extraordinary: he told us the story of the island, its attractions, and much more, including interesting details.- The organization was convenient, and most importantly, the prices were affordable, especially compared to the prices on other islands and the cost of airport transfers.- The rooms were a haven of modern decor, exuding a sense of freshness, tidiness, and order. The pleasant scent that always greeted us added to the feeling of comfort. Our beds, adorned with flowers, were a testament to the hotel's attention to detail and commitment.- Everything was well thought out down to the smallest details: from beach towels, always ready and clean, to daily excursions, such as snorkeling with sharks and turtles and observing stunning underwater landscapes with colorful fish, and night and morning fishing. Everything was at hand, from swimming equipment to boats and service staff.- And, of course, the excellent chef! The food was always varied and delightful! And if you're lucky enough to catch fish, the next day, you can enjoy your catch or order something exotic – like sashimi from your own catch. The superb sauces and exquisite preparation added a unique taste to the already superb selection of dishes.We left this hotel with a nostalgic feeling—as if we were leaving our home, where we always wanted to return and where we were always welcomed with joy! A huge thank you for your hospitality!

Everything was perfect!

Staff were amazing. Lovely rooms . Very clean and large

Quite limited choice of hot buffet breakfast

Hotel and staff are trying hard to come closer to the resort feeling for guests. GM Ibrahim takes time on arrival to converse with guests, explain the basics and answers any questions. Staff is VERY well trained and they seem genuinely kind and happy to see you - something very unique to Maldives.Room we had was very spacious with a TV with Netflix, bed was large and comfy and bathroom solid. Location is good, at the port (which is not busy, so no noise) and 5 mins walking from Bikini beach.We had a full board option and while it was nice to not take care of the food, the selection gets a bit boring after a few days. Breakfast is good, with a decent selection and chef makes eggs on request. Lunch and dinner also had 1x fish, 1x meat and 1x pasta option.The island is small and boring. It's nice to be able to relax and do nothing, but beware that there are no other restaurants /bars, maybe at max 2 places besides the hotel to get a drink (non alcohol).

Breakfast served only until 9 am (it was the same at other hotel we stayed at, so not sure if it's a regional (because of the prayer?) standard, but it feels early when you are thinking resort type of holidays).Prayer call is quite loud and starts at 4am and lasts several minutes. While it's not something the hotel has a saying in, it is important to note that you can hear the imam singing all nights and it happens 5+ times between 4am and 10pm.I was a bit surprised by the lack of activities organised by hotel. It seemed that they catered to larger groups staying and the activities were offered based on what those groups wanted. Price of activities is also more expensive vs. Maafushi. Experience on Maafushi was that there was always many activities happening every day, while at Felidhoo it was more of a one day - one activity at most.Bikini beach is quite small, there are some (not many) mosquitoes and we saw sea snakes. The island is planning to expand it and protect it with large boulders, but in March the beach where you can sunbathe in bikini was at most 200m long and feels quite squeezed in. It is normal with Felidhoo being the local island, but still - the island has a lot of unused space, so it would be nice to expand the beach to a bit larger zone. Neighbouring island Thinadhoo seems to have this sorted out better.

After a horrible experience in Maafushi (high rise buildings, constant construction noise, overcrowded) we really enjoyed our stay in calm & welcoming Felidhoo. Great place for relaxing, amazing snorkeling experience (loved that Alimas provides beach towels and the snorkeling equipment without charges). What the reviews say is true: the staff is truly sweet. So are the locals. The hotel is extremely neat, they have a good eye for details.Would love to come back!

The mosque is fairly loud, early in the morning and throughout the day. I missed more variety at breakfast also, during 5 days it was fairly the same.

Guys, have been here several times already. Best index is that nowadays Alimas is always almost fully booked - people are coming and enjoying a lot. Comparing to other local islands nearby - Felidhoo is still locally charming. Not overcrowded ?You can enjoy the food, all activities and hospitality of the whole team.New bikini beach is on the way to be built.

Everything was wonderful! Very nice staff who are caring and welcoming every day. The food is delicious, there is a variety every day. Free rental of snorkeling kit and fins. It's a couple of minutes walk to the beach. Large coral reef. Be sure to take coral slippers with you. There is little infrastructure on the island; there are small shops. Cleaning every day. I really liked the hotel!

Outstanding Hospitality We spent one week on the wonderful island of Felidhoo, and as an experienced travelers we can confidently say that we managed to book the best stay in Felidhoo. We have received a very warm welcome,when we arrived to the island with the speedy boat.The manager of the hotel Rafeeu was right there waiting for us. At the hotel, we were greeted by the wonderful staff with wet face towels and mocktails, which was very nice after the 26 hours journey. Then we received all the important information about the hotel and the island also.The hotel is only few minutes walk from the bikini beach and is located directly at the pier. We had a very big room with 2 balconies with see views on the third Floor. The room has everything what you need for comfort (super comfy bed, bathrobes, slippers, toiletries,minibar, 2 liter of bottled water/day,tea,coffee and a big smart TV). The room was cleaned every day. The food is very tasty and the service in Alimas is outstanding. The hotel itself organise various types of trip on a very good price.Felidhoo has everything what you need for a perfect relaxing holiday. The people on the island are very kind and friendly.Huge thank you for Rafeeu, Fahar and the whole team to being so kind and helpful to make our first experience in the Maldives incredible. We recommend this place with all our heart.

The hotel was lovely, overlooking the beautiful harbour and just insane sea view. The water is beyond belief. Snorkelling is a main event here, and rightly so. The room was just amazing, and the food here was very tasty, a different theme every night. The staff, were so helpful and go the extra mile to make your stay comfortable. I cannot fault anything, or anyone. Well done to Rafael, Fahar and team ????

This is a personal preference. There is nothing much to do here, you have to remember it’s a deeply religious country, so no bars, or discos. But to be honest, that’s a good thing.

We can only recommend accommodation in Alimas. The staff deserves a big thank you! Cleaning, service in the dining room, organization of trips - maximum satisfaction. The chef prepared amazing meals. Hotel manager Rafeeu runs it very well. He helped us with transfers from the airport and also to another island. The guesthouse has four floors without an elevator, we lived on the third, daily training on the stairs was great. The room had a wonderful view of the ocean. We completed swimming with Nurse sharks and it was an incredible experience. The local bikini beach has a beautiful coral reef with lots of fish. Felidhoo Island is well worth a visit. Thanks to Rafeeu!

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Great team. It's a medium-price hotel, but the staff doing the job exceptionally well. Thanks a lot for your hospitality and responsibility.The island is a 1.5-hour (60$) boat trip from the airport, there are several hotels and locals' houses. The main activity is to do snorkeling because the reef near the island is amazing.There are no cafes on the island, so it's better to choose at least breakfast and dinner or more.It can be boring to stay here for more than a week if you like active holidays.

More options for breakfast and dinner, maybe a 2-week changing menu

We were delighted to have an affordable way to enjoy the Maldives without sacrificing comfort. This hotel really punches above its weight in terms of value for money. The friendly and competent staff function flawlessly as a team, giving every guest the feeling of being cared for. Snorkeling in the area, despite Tsunami damage and recent coral bleaching events, remains very good, with lots of different kinds of fish. The pier in front of the hotel where you can see nurse sharks and rays at night is a very special experience. We appreciated receiving a free upgrade to a larger room. The island has a very well stocked pharmacy with helpful staff.

Some of the guests stood and walked on the reefs— not a good thing when a fragile ecosystem is struggling to survive. Possibly the hotel could offer a little orientation to help preserve this precious resource. The sink and shower in our room are in need of a little maintenance

A thousand stars for Alimas Staff, very kind and professional!It was our first time in Maldives, we felt in love with this small island! People are friendly, the bikini beach and the reef are very nice.We had the chance to do several excursions organized by the guest house and we enjoyed a lot, everything was perfect! We had the chance to swim with the nurse sharks and turtles, we saw also the sting rays and the mooray.We want to special thanks Rafeeu, Hassan and Fahar, you made our stay very special and we want to say it from the deep of our hearts. We hope to come back soon!Alice and Ejaz

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The hotel itself was very clean, the staff were extremely friendly and helpful and had amazing service throughout my stay. The beds were comfortable and rooms were a great size.

Nothing! Only thing I wish was better was the weather for the first few days but that isn’t in anyone’s hands

We had a wonderful week in Alimas... everything was perfect! Perfect place... delicious food... super staff!We will stay in Alimas again without any doubt..Thank you Rafeeu..Thank you Fahar and all the staff for making this holiday unique!!

Literally everything was perfect 1. Amazing host, manager Rafeeu and his whole team. I was greeted with warm hospitality and exceptional customer service from the moment I arrived. Rafeeu and his smiling fantastic staff went above and beyond to ensure my stay was comfortable and enjoyable. 2. Exceptionally delicious food, cooked and nicely arranged on the plate by Dilantha, the accomplished Sri Lankan chef cook. The very tasty New Year Eve gala dinner was outstanding, worth of a 5* hotel.3. Well organised transfers from airport to Felidhoo and back.4. Very clean, well equipped, spacious rooms.5. Large variety of excursions and activities at very decent price (swimming with nurse sharks, shipwreck snorkeling, two reef snorkeling, sunbathing on a sand bank, island hopping, picknick on a deserted island, among others) .6. Beautiful, interesting island with friendly, lovely locals.7. Nice Bikini beach and home reef for snorkeling.Special thanks to Rafeeu for a wonderful vacation, to Hassan for guiding us underwater and for his amazing underwater videos, to the boat captains and crew for sailing us safely to the snorkeling spots or islands, to chef cook, Dilantha, for feeding us so well, to Fahar and Pradeep (who took care of me at every meal), to the 2 young cleaning boys for carrying the luggage and taking care of the room. I will back again soon and definitely recommend Alimas.

Having to say goodbye to this paradise place