Introduction <br>&nbsp;I did not find any review of Naladhu on FT, so I tough I may as well share my review of my stay at the property. The Maldives are my favorite destination in the world, and while I would not put it in the top 10 of my favorite Maldivian properties (<a href="http://theluxurytravelexpert.com/2014/05/12/top-10-best-resorts-in-the-maldives/" target="_blank">http://theluxurytravelexpert.com/201...-the-maldives/</a>), I still think it's a brilliant hotel in a brilliant location!<br><br>I uploaded a lot of photos here: <a href="http://theluxurytravelexpert.com/2014/11/26/naladhu/" target="_blank">http://theluxurytravelexpert.com/2014/11/26/naladhu/</a> Pros and Things That I Liked - The resort is located in the South Male Atoll, a short 30 minute trip from Male International Airport by boat. This is a huge advantage as compared to some of the more isolated islands in the Maldives that can only be reached with a connecting flight on a seaplane, since those seaplane transfers not only consume more time (including waiting time at the airport) on both your arrival and departure day, but they also only operate during daylight hours.<br>- Upon arrival at the airport, the hotel staff will take care of your smooth and trouble-free transfer to the resort by speedboat. You can also upgrade your transfer to Naladhu to a luxury yacht.<br>- The resort is managed by and one of the flagship properties of the Thailand-based Anantara Hotel group, which is internationally recognized as a luxury hotel brand. As you may expect as a resort of this caliber, service is excellent: staff of the hotel is extremily discrete, friendly and always there to help you with no matter what.<br>- Naladhu has 2 neighboring sister islands: Dhigu and Veli (both managed by the Anantara as well). All three islands are beautiful and connected either by bridge or 5 minute boat trip (which basically run every few minutes). You can also go anywhere and travel between islands yourself by walking, swimming or kayak at any time (water is crystal clear and shallow in most areas). Kayaks and bicycles are scattered throughout with plenty of areas with sunbeds and hammocks. While Naladhu guests have access to Dhigu and Veli (and the privilege using their facilities and restaurants), Naladhu Island itself it off-limits for those not staying there (guaranteeing complete privacy).<br>- Each of the resort’s 20 amazing villas &amp; houses incorporates timeless design, idyllic views and a feeling of home. With a choice of 3 romantic villa and house types – the Beach House with Pool, the Ocean House with Pool and Ocean Pool Villa – each provides its own distinct vantage point on the island, while offering identical amenities and luxurious comforts. Every house is outfitted with WiFi, a Bose home theatre system, LCD satellite TV and in-room iPod. There is a separate dressing area with mirror and a large walk-in closet with a safe. Some of the nice touches in the closet included life jackets, mosquito/bug spray, an amenity kit (with tooth paste, tooth brush, etc…), his and her robes and his and her flip flops. All villas also have a minibar that is well stocked daily with free Evian water and chocolate chip cookies.<br>- Each house/villa provides the services of a House Master which may be considered like a butler service, there to ensure everything you wish for day and night is provided. A cell phone is provided so you can reach your House Master 24/7 anywhere on the property.<br>- Each villa comes with a private pool (35 square metre) that features ocean inspired aqua tiles. They are amongst my favorite private plunge pools in the world (<a href="http://theluxurytravelexpert.com/2014/06/23/top-10-worlds-best-hotel-rooms-with-private-plunge-pools/" target="_blank">http://theluxurytravelexpert.com/201...-plunge-pools/</a>).<br>- The open-plan bathrooms are stunning and fit for a King and a Queen. They all come with a private steam room, an outdoor shower and a sunken tub built within the private pool.<br>- Food is excellent. There is only on restaurant on this particular island (The Living Room) but there are 8 more restaurants scattered over the 2 nearby Anantara islands. My favourite was undoubtedly the Baan Huraa Thai Restaurant, which not only offers delicious Thai Cuisine in the Indian Ocean but also enjoys an incredible setting over the lagoon on the bridge between Naladhu and Veli. I also like the excellent Origami Japanese restaurant, the Italian food at Terrazzo, and the modern fusion cuisine of The Living Room (with its elegant beachfront dining scene).<br>- Breakfast is included in the room rate and it is served in The Living Room restaurant on the island (or at your villa for an extra charge). The food is plentiful, you receive a bread basket and fruit plate with every meal.<br>- Spa services are excellent and can be performed in your villa or on the beach. The spa services are a wee bit more expensive than what you would normally expect but again this is the Maldives, where budgets come to die! Cons and Things That You Need To Know Naladhu comes close to paradise (this is one of the Maldives’ most luxurious properties after all), and it is hard to find any faults. Nevertheless, you may want to know the following to set your expectations right:<br>- Naladhu Island is very beautiful, but the vegetation is not as lush and the beaches are not as soft as compared to some other Maldevian islands (e.g. Gili Lankanfushi, One&amp;Only Reethi Rah). The white coral sand felt quite hard in certain locations. The good news is that the nearby Anantaru Digu Island (which can be reached with a 5 minute complimentary boat trip) has an idyllic beach with powdery white sand.<br>- The water of the private pools is very cold. Do not even think about taking a dip after sunset! It would be nice if Naladhu would able to heat the pools (which should not be impossible given the money the guests spend there).<br>- The Maldives are famous for their underwater wildlife. With its sister islands, Naladhu shares a house reef that is not nearly as spectacular as other Maldivian resorts. But you will still enjoy brilliant sightings! Breathtaking lion fish, octopus, shark, eel, rays and plenty of the brightly coloured reef fish will keep you all enchanted.