Meedhupparu Island Resort, Maldives > Reviews

Advantages: Stunning beauty, tranquility, dive sites
Disadvantages: Italians on an ice-cream company conference. Err...that's about it.

...deal online to the four-star Meedhupparu Island Resort for the first two weeks in January 2001. The price was around £800 each for full board, which seemed a real bargain. However, we struggled to find the resort in any of the mainstream brochures (including our carrier - JMC) as it only opened in June 2000, so I guess we took a small gamble. The resort is now carried by major operators including First Choice and Thomson, and a similar fourteen night ... Read review

Advantages: Beautiful, clean & excellent staff
Disadvantages: A little rowdy around the main bar in the evening

...about any noise. As Meedhupparu came into view the pilot did a sweep of the island so we could take it all in, and although I'd seen many pictures (I did my research!) it still took our breath away. We were met on the pier and taken to the main reception, where we were given a fruit cocktail and a cold towel. We were then taken to our room and it was exactly what we hoped for. We were on the south side of the island, which is on the opposite side ... Read review

Advantages: pristine beaches palm trees and nothing to do
Disadvantages: long trip and nothing to do if your easily bored

My wife and I stayed here for one week at the beginning of October. we enjoyed every second of our stay. there is some erosion on the south side of the island (where we stayed) but this never intruded on our stay it's a little ugly looking but once completed will be fine (at the rate they where working it's most likely finished). Whilst there we only heard of one complaint and that was related to being bored (do not go here if your looking for an ... Read review

Advantages: Beautiful part of the world
Disadvantages: Wrong island - big time!

Don't go near this island. Its a 24/7 building site with concrete mixers going all night to produce concrete bags which are then dumped in the sea as a barrier to protect the island. I know its got to be done, but not while we are on holiday. The standard of hygiene is appalling - glasses at the bars are washed in cold tap water by hand; the pool has no filter so body scum floats on the surface, cooked food is left out for hours etc etc. Whilst ... Read review

Advantages: Relaxing, good diving,
Disadvantages: None!!

I worked in the Maldives for 3 fantastic years, visiting many of the islands, so if you are not sure which one to pick, or want some info on island facilities, feel free to contact me, I will be happy to help. Its an amazing destination - one that you will never forget! Whether you want to relax outside your villa, indulge yourself in a spa treatment, visit local uninhabited islands or dive, its all available. Food is very good, lots to choose from, ... Read review