The Nautilus Maldives

“Paradise at The Nautilus, Maldives”

This is the first time we have ever written a review but my goodness is it well deserved. We had the MOST AMAZING 12 night stay at the Nautilus in the Maldives. There really are no words to describe how wonderful a stay at this paradise island is. From the moment you step off the plane you are swep… Más

This is the first time we have ever written a review but my goodness is it well deserved. We had the MOST AMAZING 12 night stay at the Nautilus in the Maldives. There really are no words to describe how wonderful a stay at this paradise island is. From the moment you step off the plane you are swept away & looked after impeccably. The wonderful Nappe was our house master and we couldn’t have wished for any better care and attention to detail. He was the perfect combination of professional and kind. The exceptional levels of hospitality didn’t stop at Nappe either. Every single member of the hotel team was incredible. Often when you visit somewhere there are one or two standout individuals that make your stay extra special but on this trip it was impossible to do so because EVERYONE was so outstanding in what they did! That is a huge credit to the general manager Adan and the hotel manager Nizam who personally ensure every guest’s stay is second to none. Their leadership somehow manages to foster in everyone a sense of perfectionism and a dedicated work ethic, whilst also maintaining a genuine spirit of joy and satisfaction in a job well done. Everybody you speak to you’ll find absolutely charming as they almost effortlessly deliver to the highest hospitality standards. The ‘unscripted dining’ for meals was a delight too. It provides true relaxation with the freedom to choose when, where and how you wish to eat. No pressure to make breakfast on time or dress to any code or even for the kids to wear shoes. Another benefit of no set times for meals is that guests do everything in their own time, so no mad rush or busy periods in the day. Only at sunset cocktails do guests tend to congregate and enjoy a brief moment together. At most other points, for us, it felt like we were on our own private island - such bliss! ALL the food is SENSATIONAL too. Huge compliments to the chefs & pastry chefs that make it just so. We also ordered ‘off menu’ once or twice and every culinary challenge was relished by the team. Another incredible feature of the island is the world class spa, which is a real credit to the spa manager Meena. Every morning my wife walked bare foot along the beach with the turquoise sea lapping at her toes and went to yoga. The yoga studio at the spa is beautiful and you look out to the sun dancing on the ocean whilst you do it. The yoga teachers were fantastic. They finished with an inspiring sound bath & my wife developed a little ritual of going for a swim in the sea upon her return. My wife also had quite a few treatments there, which she can confirm were the BEST a spa lover could experience. Again, it is impossible to single-out names as ALL the beauty technicians at the spa are absolutely incredible at what they do. We noted from the spa manager that they all have over 10 years experience, which is evident from the level of experience they create. The other feature of the island which we love, is that it is truly a ‘bare foot’ island. You really could sling off your shoes on arrival & not need them again until it's time to leave, if you so wished. Which is such a rare find. We travelled with our two children, 3yrs & 6yrs old. They loved the whole island and particularly the kids club. On the last day, when we suggested they skipped the morning there for a fun family activity, they declined our offer in favour of one final return to the kids club. The ladies who looked after them and played with them are so kind, calm & patient. They are fully engaged with the kids too. Every time we went to pick them up, they were actively playing with them & all having so much fun! During our stay our daughter had her 6th birthday and this was clearly planned for and shared in the morning team briefing as everybody on the island made sure that the birthday celebrations were like no other - decorations, treats, songs and well wishes abounded throughout the day and night, making magical memories to cherish forever. Another thank you is to the wonderful sunset musicians who played us out each day as the sun went down. They even took the time to learn some new songs that the kids had requested, which had them dancing as the sun went down and we sipped our cocktails. Magical! So thank you to the whole inimitable Nautilus team for such wonderful stay. It was unsurpassable. All your efforts transformed a holiday into an amazing experience that we will treasure forever. If you’re considering booking a stay at The Nautilus, we wholeheartedly recommend that you do so!

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