This review is written for fellow professional and frequent travelers who know what true five-star service looks and feels like.

We recently stayed at Dusit Thani Maldives and had an exceptional experience that truly stands out, even among other five-star island resorts.

We booked the Over Water Villa with Pool, which we highly recommend for its generous layout, serene privacy, and direct access to the house reef.

From the moment we arrived, we were in excellent hands with our butler, Mona (Gulnoza). She was incredibly responsive, reliable, and proactive—anticipating needs before we voiced them and ensuring every detail of our stay was seamless.

Dining was a highlight. The Sea Grill restaurant impressed us with both its culinary finesse and hospitality. A special mention to the grill chef whose skills elevated every dish, and to Slyp (Mohamed) for his exceptional service—warm, attentive, and consistently professional.

We also had the pleasure of dining at Benjarong, Dusit Thani’s signature Thai restaurant, led by Rungnapa. Her deep knowledge of food and beverage, coupled with an evident passion for genuine hospitality, made each visit memorable. She’s a standout professional in every sense.

Lastly, breakfast at The Market was a daily delight. While the variety and freshness of offerings were excellent, what made it even better was the gracious service from Shahina and Ahmed—always welcoming, efficient, and personable.

We have been to many resorts in the Maldives over the years particularly in Baa Atoll. Dusit hospitality is one of the best in the area and the you will not be disappointed with the food selection and quality. Being a spa junkie, we visited the spa twice during our stay and the Thai masseuse were excellent. The water sports centre offers a wide selection of activities and a friendly crew to meet your every need. If I had to say something that didnt really meet my expectations, it was probably the arrival jetty, but then again, don’t judge a book by its cover. We had a great time at Dusit Thani and will visit again.

This is a cozy little resort. We stayed at the water villa with pool, which is really nice. You may have to bring your own mini plug cable to hook up your iPhone to the room sound system, one day this should be done by bluetooth. Should have had the more variety of wine selections, but OK. We enjoyed scuba diving 3 times a day, every fantastic point is just 30 minutes away by slow boat. Howse reef diving is very nice for night dive, but it seemed it was not allowed to dive just by buddies. Basically, every staff at the resort is really professional and very comfortable. The waiter, Mr Kuday, he is the best, very professional and we felt very relieved to receive his service. The only thing is some children in Chinese family, they should be taught how to behave, and this made us feel bad at the main restaurant.
Overall, I liked this resort.

Our stay in Dusit Thani Maldives was nothing short of breathtaking and memorable. From the seamless check in at the international terminal to the sea plane to the warm reception hosted by the butlers and the general manager. Food was excellent, hospitality was sincere, honest and warm, equipments at the dive centre was new and updated.

Special thanks to Ding from the dive centre who was patient, reassuring and comforting as we took to the ocean to discover the wonderful underwater world. Pu from Benjarong who displayed the best of Thai hospitality. She made sure we had enough and was so thoughtful to offer us an off menu item as we were wistfully yearning for grilled meats. Her pre-emptive hospitality is truly a gem in the service industry. Naori, our cheerful and resourceful butler who showed us what a fantastic combination of Japanese and Thai hospitality is all about.

Thank you Dusit Thani for a wonderful stay, indelible memories and for making Maldives truly a paradise on Earth for us!