W Maldives

5.0 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Bar
    Bar
  • On private beach
    On private beach
  • Pool
    Pool
  • All-inclusive
    All-inclusive

Explore the area

Map
Fesdu Island, Fesdu Island
  • Ari Atoll
    1 min walk
  • Gaathafushi Island
  • Maaya Thila

Room options

Supreme Two Bedroom Over Water Villa

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Oasis Two Bedroom Over Water Villa

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Superior One Bedroom Owerwater Willa

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Escape One Bedroom Beach Villa

  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Premier One Bedroom Over Water Villa

  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Fesdu Island

When you stay at W Maldives in Fesdu Island, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Ari Atoll. .This beach resort is within close proximity of Fesdu House Reef and Gaathafushi Island.

What's nearby

  • Ari Atoll - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Feridhoo Beach - 1 min drive - 0.1 km

Getting around

  • Velana Intl. Airport (MLE) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • Kitchen @ W Retreat & Spa Maldives
  • Fish @ W Retreat and Spa Maldives
  • Fire @ W Retreat & Spa Maldives
  • IRD
  • Sip @ W Retreat & Spa Maldives

About this property

W Maldives

Resort with private beach, full-service spa
W Maldives offers 77 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature private plunge pools and minibars (stocked with some free items). Rooms open to furnished patios. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 42-inch plasma televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. In-room massages, hypo-allergenic bedding, and change of towels can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Recreational amenities at the resort include a private beach, an outdoor pool, a sauna, and a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Away Spa has 4 treatment rooms and outdoor treatment areas. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including Ayurvedic and hydrotherapy.
Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 77 guestrooms, featuring private plunge pools and plasma televisions. Your bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Rooms have private furnished patios. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming provides entertainment.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You can soak up the sun at the private beach or enjoy other recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and a sauna. This resort also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room.
All-inclusive rates are available at this resort. Meals and beverages at onsite dining establishments are included in all-inclusive rates. Charges may be applied for dining at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, some beverages, and other amenities.

Grab a bite at one of the resort's 3 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 3 bars/lounges. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 10:30 AM.

Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 7 AM and 10:30 AM.
W Maldives has 3 restaurants on site.
24-hour room service is available.

All-inclusive details

All-inclusive room rates at W Maldives are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Filipino, French, German, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Malay, Polish, Russian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7 AM–10:30 AM
  • 3 restaurants
  • 3 bars/lounges and 1 poolside bar
  • 24-hour room service

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • Fitness classes
  • Arcade/games room
  • Beach volleyball
  • Boat tours
  • Canoeing
  • Fishing
  • Full-service spa
  • Kayaking
  • Motor-boating
  • Motorised watercraft
  • Outdoor pool
  • Parasailing
  • Private picnics
  • Sailing
  • Sauna
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Steam room
  • Surfing/body boarding
  • Waterskiing
  • Windsurfing
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Arcade/games room
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Library
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Private beachfront location
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massages
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Outdoor treatment areas

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Grab bar in bath
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height door lock
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Beach towels
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Couples dining
  • Designated smoking areas
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • Romance packages available
  • Rooftop garden
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Ceiling fan
  • Down duvet
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bath and shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 42-inch plasma TV
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Free minibar (some items)

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches
  • In-room massage
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED light bulbs
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Private plunge pool
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Slippers
  • Turndown service
  • Water-efficient showers only

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer to the property via floatplane and must arrange the transfers by contacting the property before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests must arrange transfers (surcharge) from Male International Airport to the property, which is 30 minutes away via seaplane. To guarantee transfers, guests must contact the property with their flight details at least 5 days before their expected arrival. Daily transfer service is offered by Maldivian Air Taxi between 6 AM and 3:30 PM, with an expected waiting time of at least 2 hours. Guests arriving or departing outside of these hours are recommended to reserve a room the previous day to guarantee an early check-in or alternatively book a local hotel room in Sheraton Maldives overnight. Luggage in excess of 25 kg/person may incur a fee, payable to the seaplane company during flight check-in. Guests must pay the seaplane fee at checkout.
The additional fee (payable at the property) covers mandatory transfer fees for guests ages 13-17.

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from May 1 2024 to February 28 2025 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 440
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 550
  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 275 (from 3 to 11 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 1100
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 550 (from 3 to 11 years old)
  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 12.00 per person, per night
  • Floatplane transfer per adult: USD 595 (roundtrip)
  • Transfer service fee per child: USD 298 (roundtrip), from 3 to 12 years old
  • Additional fee for children (from 13 years old to 17 years old): USD 505 per person, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

The additional fee covers transfer fees for guests ages 13-17.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Maldives W
W Maldives
W Maldives Resort
W Maldives Fesdu Island
W Maldives Resort Fesdu Island
W Maldives Hotel Fesdu Island
W Maldives Hotel
W Maldives Fesdu Island
W Maldives Resort Fesdu Island
W Maldives Resort

W Maldives Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 83 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 83 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 83 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 83 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 83 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

RAQUEL

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Syed

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was debating between several islands within the Maldives. I am SOOOO happy my family and I choose to stay with The W. The service was absolutely impeccable, and the staff went above and beyond to accommodate my wife and 3 year old daughter (especially Ms. Hadi and Mr. Ali). Our overwater suite was stunningly beautiful. The water sports and activities were experiences I’ll cherish forever. The coral reef around the island was breathtaking and like none of I’ve ever seen before. Thank you again W Maldives and “see you soon”.

10/10 Excellent

Choon May

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Food quality and service level is top-notch!
We stayed in a water villa for 3 nights with half board. The breakfast was standard international buffet of decent standard. Once you sat down, the staff will ask for your selection of drinks and breakfast orders (e.g. eggs, local maldivian food, indian food selections, etc.) and the rest is via the buffet option. Tbe dinner options were amazing!! Half-board comes with 3-course meal where you can select from the existing menu. Fire restaurant serves very good grills, Fish restaurant serves excellent seafood with very nice plating and the Kitchen restaurant provides various cuisines. The quality of the food is very very good! Needless to say, the service standard is also very high! All the staffs were ready to provide any information/help you need and you can simply text the frontdesk via Whatsapp to order in room dining, make requests or ask questions. The island has a resident Hawksbill Sea Turtle and Grey Heron. Other than the colourful reef fishes, we also spotted blacktip reef sharks, nurse shark and whitetail stingray! Everything was perfect during our stay just that the island is on the smallish side but the food quality and service level was really top-notch! Will totally recommend couples and families to stay with W Maldives.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a magical experience we had at the W Maldives!! From the moment we arrived in Malé, the W team at the airport (Ismail and Ahmed) made us feel like VIPs, taking care of our all needs before our seaplane transfer to the resort on Fesdhoo Island. Every day we spent at the W Maldives just made our experience that much more unforgettable; whether it was the dining, learning about Maldivian culture and the W Maldives from Chunky Mathew (our W Insider), doing activities like snorkeling or riding the Sea Bob, or just relaxing in our over-water retreat. Everyone that worked there were so friendly, accommodating and just genuinely eager to make sure our stay was as enjoyable as our possible. I also have to give a massive shout-out to all the guys who took time out of their very busy schedules to fit in a game of volleyball with me - Raadhif, Ajey, Ramesh, Raaif, and Faaig from the Loss Prevention team, Iyaan from Finance, Ali from watersports, Kadek from F&B, and Mark from Energy. Thanks for the fun times, gents!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
If you are looking for an amazing beach adventure look no further than the W Maldives. From the moment of landing in the sea plane to the snorkeling and seeing amazing fish species to the amazing dining options, amazing room accommodations to the very caring staff; this is the perfect vacation location. I say book it as soon as possible. We are glad we did!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Patrick, New York

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is not what it used to be. Be careful if you book more than 2 people. Even though the rate includes Breakfast on Expedia when you book 3 people or more, they charge you $100 a day for each person over 2 even if included in the rate. Lots of language barriers even when English is being used. Breakfast quality and selection is not what it was in 2020. Lots of fresh juices, fruit, meats and breads were not available. Raw/Cold Bacon that was not Ham. Stale cereal that was not changed until it was mentioned again the next day. Accompanied by warm milk. The BBQ at night option is amazing. Spices and utensils missing. Stay away. This is not the W it once was.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Patrick, New York

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is not what it used to be. Be careful if you book more than 2 people. Even though the rate includes Breakfast on Expedia when you book 3 people or more, they charge you $100 a day for each person over 2 even if included in the rate. Lots of language barriers even when English is being used. Breakfast quality and selection is not what it was in 2020. Lots of fresh juices, fruit, meats and breads were not available. Raw/Cold Bacon that was not Ham. Stale cereal that was not changed until it was mentioned again the next day. Accompanied by warm milk. The BBQ at night option is amazing. Spices and utensils missing. Stay away. This is not the W it once was.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Patrick, New York

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property is not what it used to be. Be careful if you book more than 2 people. Even though the rate includes Breakfast on Expedia when you book 3 people or more, they charge you $100 a day for each person over 2 even if included in the rate. Lots of language barriers even when English is being used. Breakfast quality and selection is not what it was in 2020. Lots of fresh juices, fruit, meats and breads were not available. Raw/Cold Bacon that was not Ham. Stale cereal that was not changed until it was mentioned again the next day. Accompanied by warm milk. The BBQ at night option is amazing. Spices and utensils missing. Stay away. This is not the W it once was.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Bader

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Michael

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Adil

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kurt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Unforgettable Honeymoon
As many have said the staff is one of a kind and truly makes your vacation. House reef was amazing. Resort was very accommodating of all our needs and wishes. Would absolutely stay here again. Only thing to note is to be careful of what is included and what is not with certain food and boarding options as they can be confusing or not direct.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

6/10 Okay

Ilona

Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2022

2/10 Terrible

RAVI

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lorenzo

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mohammed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Beautiful W. Great Views Mellow Vibes
Great property well kept for the most part even though its a bit old. Very clean and the cleaning team does a good job of keeping the inside of the rooms clean. Fantastic food in all of the 3 restauraunts. Friendly and polite staff. Very mellow vibes. F&B manager is lovely, its not often that you get the f&b manager taking your order at lunch and recommending things to do. Lovely scenery , nice house reef and the spa was great. Not much to do other than laze around and snorkel which is great if you want to detach. If youre planning on doing activities plan them before you come and budget accordingly because its a hefty price tag for anything you want to do. Water sports although available are overpriced in my opinion, youre probably better off doing that in another destination where u can enjoy it without it breaking the bank. The whats app chat service where u can ask for anything from room service to booking the spa is fantastic ans something ill miss on my next holiday. All in all had a great trip. Would recommend it for a short trip and head somewhere else to enjoy water activities.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2021

2/10 Terrible

Rickard

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed at W Maldives for 6 days and I want not a 5 star hotel. The staff is not very friendly and there manager called us a lot to apologize for the
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Issam

Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Keya

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The overwater villa we stayed in was really nice. The view from the room is stunning. Water is very clear and the marine life was very diversed. We enjoyed snorkelling around the island. The house reefs were in good condition with countless species of fishes. We were lucky enough to see a shark of around 1.5m long and a very big sea turtle. The experience was very memorable for us. The setting of all facilities was nicely designed. The beauty of nature was embraced and celebrated by the architecture. The staff was all very friendly, helpful and conscience of your needs. The only downside to us is the limited choice of food and the high price compared to the quality. Other than that everything is perfect. One side note: we were disappointed by the behaviours some of the guests. They stepped on the coral reefs outside our deck for half an hour. Not only did their act damage the reefs, our privacy was also infringed. We also saw garbage like cans and bottles (believed to be from some of the villa) floating on the ocean. It was sad to see these irresponsible acts that destroyed the paradise!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

DAISY, USA

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Paradise!!! Staff were awesome! Food were expensive but respected the operations of food service. Definitely recommended and would return!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019