Originally Posted by
jp-mco
O&O is our firm favourite in the Maldives and I don't think you would be disappointed however it doesn't exactly have a reef to snorkel and dive on. That suits us fine though as we're mainly there for the beach and general relaxation. The food is outstanding at O&O. The villas aren't as glitzy as Cheval Blanc Randheli or Velaa but they were fully refurbished a couple of years ago and are classic Gathy.
Originally Posted by
Pausanias
The newer and fancier resorts tend not to have house reefs as most guests it seems prefer their own private pools. Sad but probably true. Older resorts - built when people only went to the Maldives for the marine life - tend to have house reefs.
Originally Posted by
chinmoylad
Kudadoo is indeed tiny, but for the budget and considering the all inclusive part with all the activities they can put together and also that you're only there for 4 days not 14 or 24...you'll be fine.
Thank you everyone for your input!
Glad to hear O&O is still a favorite! I poured so much time researching the resort back in 2018. Also nice that rooms have been refurbished. My only concern is that the additions like deep sea fishing ($2500-3000 for half day) or beach dinners ($1000+) are pretty pricey and if we are gonna spend that much anyway might as well go all inclusive you know?
Ah bummer to hear about the house reefs. Do you know which older resorts have nice ones?
And yeah that’s true 4 days isn’t a lot and the draw to go to the larger Hurawalhi if I’m feeling cramped heh.
How do the rooms and amenities at Kudadoo compared to O&O?
Also if anyone would like to share their favorites and why I would really appreciate it!