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Taj Exotica Resort And Spa

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

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2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Presidential Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Rehendi)
Premium bedding, memory-foam beds, minibar, in-room safe

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • On private beach
  • Hot tub
  • Gym
  • Spa

Explore the area

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Emboodhu Finolhu, Emboodhu Finolhu
  • Embudu Beach
    15 min walk
  • Vadoo Beach
    5 min drive
  • Rasfannu
    7 min drive
  • Male (MLE-Velana Intl.)

Room options

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Suite, 1 Bedroom (Ocean) | Beach/ocean view

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Ocean)

  • 195 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, memory-foam beds, minibar, in-room safe

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Beach Villa)

  • 71 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, memory-foam beds, minibar, in-room safe

Villa, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Lagoon)

  • 71 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Villa, Ocean View

Premium Villa, Ocean View

  • 111 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Presidential Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Rehendi)

Presidential Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Rehendi)

  • 500 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Beach Villa) | Living area

Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Beach Villa)

  • 365 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds

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Deluxe Villa, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Beach)

Deluxe Villa, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Beach)

  • 89 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Villa, Ocean View (Lagoon)

Deluxe Villa, Ocean View (Lagoon)

  • 91 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Emboodhu Finolhu

When you stay at Taj Exotica Resort And Spa in Emboodhu Finolhu, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 5-minute drive of Embudu Beach and Bodu Hurraa Beach. .This beach resort is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Gulhi Beach and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Dhigufinolhu Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Embudu Beach - 15 min walk
  • Gulhi Beach - 4 min drive
  • Vadoo Beach - 5 min drive
  • Rasfannu - 7 min drive
  • Hulhumale Beach - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Terra & Mar - ‬557 min drive
  • ‪Miss Olive Oil - ‬557 min drive
  • Usfasgandu
  • ‪The Elephant & Butterfly - ‬575 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Del Mar Maldives - ‬559 min drive

About this property

Taj Exotica Resort And Spa

Luxury resort on the beach, with outdoor pool
Taj Exotica Resort And Spa offers 64 accommodations with DVD players and minibars. Rooms open to balconies. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Memory foam beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.

This Emboodhu Finolhu resort provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers, and phones. Additionally, rooms include laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottled water. In-room massages, hypo-allergenic bedding, and irons/ironing boards can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

A private beach and a 24-hour health club are featured at the resort. An outdoor pool, a children's pool, and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a 24-hour fitness center.

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

Jiva Spa has 4 treatment rooms including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. The spa is equipped with a mud bath, a sauna, a spa tub, a steam room, and Turkish bath/hammam. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, Ayurvedic, and hydrotherapy. The spa is open daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 64 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars and LCD televisions. Your memory foam bed comes with premium bedding. Rooms have private balconies. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, while DVD players and satellite programming provide entertainment. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature rainfall showerheads and designer toiletries.
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 a 24-hour health club and an outdoor pool. This resort also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge). Guests can get to nearby shops on the shuttle (surcharge).
Enjoy international cuisine at 24 Degrees, one of the resort's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. When you are in need of a refreshing drink, visit the poolside bar or one of 2 bars/lounges, or 2 beach bars.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Event facilities at this resort consist of a conference center and a meeting room. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).
24 Degrees - This beachfront restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.
The Deep End - Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant specializes in seafood and serves dinner only. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.
The Equator Bar - Overlooking the ocean, this bar serves light fare only. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.
Poolside Restaurant - This poolside bar specializes in American cuisine and serves brunch, lunch, and light fare. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Late night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in EarthCheck, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

Arabic, Bulgarian, Chinese (Mandarin), Dutch, English, Farsi, Filipino, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Ukrainian

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request
  • Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • 2 restaurants
  • 2 beach bars, 2 bars/lounges and 1 poolside bar
  • 24-hour room service

Restaurants on site

  • 24 Degrees
  • The Deep End
  • The Equator Bar
  • Poolside Restaurant

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • Fitness classes
  • Arcade/games room
  • Beach volleyball
  • Beach yoga
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat tours
  • Canoeing
  • Children's pool
  • Fishing
  • Full-service spa
  • Helicopter/aeroplane tours
  • Kayaking
  • Motor-boating
  • Motorised watercraft
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Sailing
  • Sauna
  • Scuba diving
  • Shopping
  • Snorkelling
  • A hot tub
  • Steam room
  • Surfing/body boarding
  • Volleyball
  • Waterskiing
  • Windsurfing
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Arcade/games room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • DVD player
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Separate living room
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre
  • Coworking spaces
  • A meeting room

Outdoors

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

Spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment room(s)
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Massage - hot stone
  • Massage - prenatal
  • Massage - sports
  • Massage - Swedish
  • Massage - Thai
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Mud bath
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Hot tub
  • Steam room
  • Turkish bath/hammam

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
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom dressing table
  • Wheelchair-accessible dressing table height (centimetres): 109
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (centimetres): 74
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • Beach towels
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Bidet
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bath and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV
  • DVD player
  • Premium channels
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • In-room massage
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Phone
  • Slippers
  • Turndown service

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer via boat to the property; guests must contact the property at least 72 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
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 15 minutes away via speedboat. To guarantee transfers, guests must contact the property with their flight details at least 24 hours before their expected arrival. The speedboat schedule is limited so guests planning to arrive after midnight are advised to book an overnight stay in Male or Hulhumale until services resume the next day.
The additional fee covers transfer fees for guests ages 12-17.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 255 per night
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 350.00
  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 175.00 (from 5 to 12 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 480.00
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 240.00 (from 5 to 11 years old)
  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 12.00 per person, per night
  • Boat transfer per adult: USD 100 (roundtrip)
  • Boat transfer per child: USD 100 (roundtrip), from 5 to 12 years old
  • Additional fee for children (from 17 years old to 12 years old): USD 98.56 per person, per stay

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

The additional fee covers transfer fees for guests ages 12-17.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 100.00 per person (roundtrip)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 100 (roundtrip), (from 5 to 12 years old)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 255 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
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
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Resort Taj Exotica
Taj Exotica
Taj Exotica Emboodhu Finolhu
Taj Exotica Resort
Taj Exotica Resort Emboodhu Finolhu
Taj Exotica Resort Spa
Taj Exotica Resort Spa
Taj Exotica Emboodhu Finolhu
Taj Exotica Resort And Spa Resort
Taj Exotica Resort And Spa Emboodhu Finolhu
Taj Exotica Resort And Spa Resort Emboodhu Finolhu

Taj Exotica Resort And Spa Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 165 out of 196 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 196 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 196 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 196 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 196 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mrs P K

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved everything. The hotel made it extra special for my daughter’s 18th Birthday. Looking forward to going back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Walid

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very calm
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

ASMITA

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely Friendly and Helpful Staff Efficient and Exemplary Service
Stayed 14 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Choosing the perfect place to stay in the Maldives is not easy at all, especially with so many top hotels and resort to choose from. However, after much consideration my wife and I selected Taj Exotica as our destination. It was the best choice! What can I say? From the welcoming staff from the airport, to the speedboat transfer and at hotel reception. Our first impressions was everyone in the hotel appeared authentic and genuinely happy to look after us. This was indeed the case throughout our 5 day stay at the hotel. The service, food was immaculate. Shout out to Bilal and Priyantha whipping up amazing cocktails in the Equator bar. Shout out also to the hospital staff at 24 Degrees: Niju, Shaatu, Ismail, Mhelen and others if I forgot your name! They went out with the service each evening at the restaurant from taking time to speak to us about Maldives and their livelihood on the island made the interaction personal and authentic. Thanks to Adam our butler throughout our time here! And the Chinese and Spanish receptionist (apologise I forgot your names)! Apart from the consistent and quality service we received. The facilities was top notch from a fully equipped gym, large infinity pool and plenty of water sport activities. Snorkelling in the lagoon was a top highlight! Overall, this was one of the best stays we had. We are glad we chose Taj Exotica as our 1st hotel visiting the Maldives. We will certainly aim to return in the near future :) !
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abhinav

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous upmarket hotel, great people, loads of personal touches, great service, great holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The food was fantastic, staff was friendly, room and scenery were beautiful. Would absolutely recommend this resort for anybody.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

sumeetkumar, NEWTON

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, delicious food, great service. One of the best vacations we had. Thanks Taj team
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jibreel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Lana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronak

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning and convenient location just 20mina boat ride from Male airport - amazing staff who couldn’t do enough to make you comfortable and happy. Amazing food with chef Rajesh spoiling us with different cuisines daily . Loved the opportunity to cook with chef Jayant who taught us how to make paneer kofta saag - ummm!! Property could do with some updating given the immense competition but the stunning lagoon stays with you forever !!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

elizabeth

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
absolutely terrible food. we purchased half board and we could barely find a thing to order on the pages long menu. the service was absolutely uninterested. the "butler" (no explanation anywhere or from butler herself what it is that they do) introduced herself the first day and came over the last night at end of dinner. useless. the rooms was ok- but needed upkeep. the railings outside to water were rusty and everything needed updating. absolutely not worth the price. the only positive about the hotel- the waiters/workers were friendly as were the people who took us out snorkeling. i have stayed at many Taj hotels in India and this was not deserving to be called the Taj

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was absolutely beautiful!! The seclusion made it that much more magical. There was such an abundance of sea creatures for you to explore everywhere you went on the island.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert, Dulles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff. My room and other facilities were always immaculate. The management was very friendly. I especially appreciated the manager’s welcome reception. Overall a super trip. I’d for sure return.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

vijay

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ram Krishna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are very friendly make you feel like you are with extend family. Facilities are good too.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cutter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ethereal.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hospitality and service, would recommend the staff makes you feel right at home
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ali

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is amazing! Zero issues
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

sunil

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
While the setting of this paradise. Island in the Indian Ocean along the equator is a given for its naturally given beauty , it is the staff at this resort who made the stay extra extra special .. all of them smiling, courteous, and helpful. Top gun among them was Mainuddin who was always prompt , came twice a day to make sure our suite was clean. Went extra mile on more than one occassion - got us fresh coconut. His smile and attentiveness made us want to be pampered longer… Taj exotica is pricy but worth every penny and more ..
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rakesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous hotel resort
The Taj resort is amazing. It is a beautiful resort set on a wonderful private island. The colours of the sea are fabulous. The best activity is swimming in the crystal clear emerald green sea. The hotel is everything you would except of a Taj hotel. The food was excellent. What made it extraordinary was the attitude and helpfulness of all the staff. Nothing was too much. Beautiful, kind people.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

vinod

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ritesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good hotel
It was amazing experience. the food was very nice. and the property is also very good. lot of activities. water sports. overall great experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yousef

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Saifali

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Most of the activities and amenities were top notch. Really enjoyed the stay here as the hospitality was great and the dining options were amazing. Privacy seemed to be the key here, when we would go out we would rarely see others outside by the beach or pool. I don't know if it was the season but it felt very private.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023