Kurumba Maldives

1. Less than 15 mins via easy boat transfer from the main airport, which is fantastic after longhaul travel with small children. 2. Beautiful small island exclusive to the resort with wonderful beaches all around. Lots of space so that, even when fully booked, the beach is never croweded. 3. Friendly and efficient staff who get things done with no fuss. Houskeeeping and gardening staff are really effective and do and exceptional job in the background. Front staff offer excellent suggestions on requests to make most of the stay. Snorkeling gear is available for use at no cost. 4. Fantastic gardens throughout the island. The staff really care for the plants and trees, making it truly feel like a tropical paradise. 5. We stayed in a Beach Villa, which had all we need for a luxury stay, with a private pool, outdoor shower. 6. The main buffet restuarant was generally okay, typical of big resorts, with friendly staff. There are other bettwr dining options if you want variety, but at added cost and some pre planning. Note: Be mindful that, being an island close to the main city, some rooms have a 'city view' of the developing Male, making it feel less like postcard Maldives. The staff are helpful to make sure you book the right room for you. You will also hear the buzz of departing aircraft big and small. Just ignore it if your can. For us, the convenience of proximity to the airport, the beauty of the island, bungalow and staff outweighed these not so great bits.

The staff was extremely hospitable and professional. The grounds were kept immaculately clean. My one complaint would be the food selection. Desserts were lacking and not really varied. I ordered a meal that stared it included prawns and what I received were not prawns but the baby shrimp you get with an order of Chinese food. Unless the definition of prawns changes in the Maldives that was disappointing. Seafood plates in general offered very little seafood or substitutes instead. Unless it was the reef fish which was plentiful. All this aside, my stay was still pleasant and enjoyable.

Very relaxing family vacation with excellent service and lots of activities for adults and kids.