Vaali Maldives Island Escapes & Dive

This is a quaint little hotel on the beautiful island of Fellidhoo. The rooms are spacious and clean and the bathrooms are lovely. The rooms could possibly do with a bit more decor as well as a duvet or blanket on the bed. We found it quite chilly and uncomfortable with just a sheet on the bed. The staff are very friendly and accommodating. The only thing that brings them down is the kitchen. I am not saying the chef isn't good - i think he is very good however he obviously lacks ingredients to work with. Half the meals on their a la carte menu are unavailable which is disappointing so you are kind of forced to eat from their buffet at dinner. We personally do not like buffets as it is normally too much food especially for children. We dont feel the buffet had enough choice to warrant 12 USD per person and the dessert was tinned fruit.. Breakfasts are ok but always the same - eggs, sausage, toast, crumpets or French toast and baked beans. There are 2 bikini beaches - the one directly opposite from the hotel and one slightly further up the island. The bikini beach directly across from the hotel is quite rocky but great to go snorkeling from. The one further up the beach is better suited to swimming but also great for snorkeling. The reef at Felidhoo is incredible and you just need to swim from the shore to get there. We saw loads of beautiful fish, moray eels and white tipped reef sharks. At night you must walk to the Harbour and watch all the nurse sharks and sting rays come in. It is quite spectacular to watch. All in all a great stay. We unfortunately didn't get to meet the owners as they weren't there.

We arrived at the hotel around 6 pm but it’s over booked. No room available for us. We have to go to another hotel. And we already paid before we arrived.