© Reethi Faru ResortReethi Faru Resort
Raa AtollEconomySeaplane 45′
Value is among the best of its kind; Quiet & private is the weak spot to accept.
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Experience scores
Who it suits — and who it doesn’t
- + With friends
- − People who put quiet & private first
- − People who put lots to do first
- − People who put villa / pool first
Guest reputation
Tripadvisor ranking: 1 of 1 on Filaidhoo; 2026 Travelers' Choice; a 4.5-star class; sub-scores Location / Rooms / Cleanliness 4.8, Service / Sleep 4.7, Value 4.6
Common praise
- One of the lowest price bands in the Maldives (from $188); reef snorkelling all around the island (reef sharks / rays / turtles) and the water sports centre / 5-star dive school are well reviewed
- The dining is highly rated for the price: a varied Vakaru buffet, an Italian chef, themed nights that don't repeat over two weeks, and it is the most vegan-friendly island in the Maldives
- Friendly staff (Roberta / Anna are often named), a quiet uncrowded island, and private pool villas
- 'A value Maldives island', 'better than expected' and 'free room upgrade + all-inclusive' are the main tags
- The resort's own account is fairly active on Xiaohongshu (influencer recruitment / 'your holiday paradise' promotion)
Common complaints
- Mosquitoes are the most consistent complaint - 'you can't sit outside without strong repellent'
- The basic all-inclusive is very limited: it only serves at Vakaru at set times, with no snacks and extra charges outside them (pizza ~16 euros), so eating a la carte island-wide needs a Dine Around / Premium upgrade
- Untidy sand bags in places (black mould, slippery); the water villas are slightly aged; the seaplane has multi-stop pickups; a few complaints about how Turisanda / reception handle problems
- The Chinese name gets confused in search with Emerald Faarufushi and other new islands; this island is more popular with Italian / European guests, so dedicated Chinese trip reports are few
- No concentrated complaint theme - there simply are not many posts
Tripadvisor 4.6/5 (1,493 reviews, a 2026 Travelers' Choice, a 4.5-star class) and Google 4.6/5 (984) - thin Xiaohongshu coverage (more popular with European guests), positioned as 'a value Maldives island'. The draws: one of the lowest price bands in the Maldives, reef snorkelling all around the island + a strong water sports centre, and dining that punches above the price (including the most vegan-friendly island in the Maldives). The consistent weaknesses: mosquitoes, a limited basic all-inclusive (times / venues, so upgrade to Dine Around), untidy sand bags in places, and slightly aged water villas.
Island & location
- Opened
- 2018
- Island
- Filaidhoo island in Raa Atoll, medium-sized - about 30 minutes to walk the beach around it; an eco resort (solar / vegetable garden / coral nursery), with a heavy Italian (Turisanda) guest mix.
- Area
- approx. 6 ha
- Land per villa
- approx. 400 m² · more is less crowded
- Vegetation
- Lush
- House reef
- Good · There is reef nearly all around the island, and reef sharks / rays / turtles are common off the beach.
- Official site
- Open →
What Raa Atoll is like →Seaplane vs speedboat →Low vs high season →
Data
Basics
- Atoll
- Raa Atoll
- Tier
- Economy
- Low-season price
- $250–$486 / night
- High-season price
- $389–$694 / night
- How you arrive
- SeaplaneDomestic flight + transfer
- Time from Malé
- approx. 45 min
- Minimum child age
- No limit
Villas
- Villas
- 150 villas
- Villa size
- 54–256 m²
- Villa types
- OverwaterBeach
- Water-villa pool
- No pool villas
- Beach-villa pool
- Some with a pool
- Standalone beach villas
- Mostly standalone
- Standard villa sleeps
- 3 guests
- Villa highlights
- 44 water villas (ladder straight into the lagoon)Pool villas angled for privacySunset-facing water villas
Facilities
- Dining
- 6 restaurants
- Cuisines
- International buffet (Vakaru)Asian fusion (Dhiyavaru, 24 hours)Grill (Reethi Grill)Veganvegetarian (Veggie Vegan)Italian
- Amenities
- Dive centreSpaGym
Cost
- Board included
- All-inclusive
- All-inclusive scope
- 5 meal plans (BB / HB / FB / AI / Dine Around AI); the basic AI only serves at Vakaru at set times, so eating a la carte at every restaurant needs Dine Around / Premium, and pizza / sandwiches outside the meal times are an extra charge.
- Taxes & fees
- +10% service charge, 17% GST, US$12 per person per night green tax; excursions and other extras are on the pricey side.
Good for
- Good for
- HoneymoonAnniversaryFamily celebration
Sources
- Villas: maldives.com · reethifaru.com · resortlife.travel · 2026-10-13
- Facilities: resort website · reethifaru.com · 2026-09-09
- Cost: editorial research · 2026-09-09
- Good for: resort website · reethifaru.com · 2026-09-09
- Price / scores: editorial estimate (unverified)
Quick answers
- How do you get to Reethi Faru Resort?
- Seaplane / Domestic flight + transfer, about 45 minutes. Seaplane about 45 minutes (multi-stop, often closer to 1.5 hours in practice); or a domestic flight to Dharavandhoo of about 20 minutes plus a speedboat of about 40 minutes (cheaper).
- Does Reethi Faru Resort have a house reef? How is the snorkelling?
- House-reef snorkelling: Good. There is reef nearly all around the island, and reef sharks / rays / turtles are common off the beach.
- Is Reethi Faru Resort good for kids?
- Children are welcome, but there is no kids club. Mosquitoes are a common complaint - bring strong repellent; the seaplane has multi-stop pickups, and the basic all-inclusive is limited in times and venues.
- How much does Reethi Faru Resort cost per night?
- About $250–$486 a night in low season and $389–$694 in high season (a guide — check the resort’s site).
- What meals are included at Reethi Faru Resort? Is it all-inclusive?
- Standard rate: All-inclusive. 5 meal plans (BB / HB / FB / AI / Dine Around AI); the basic AI only serves at Vakaru at set times, so eating a la carte at every restaurant needs Dine Around / Premium, and pizza / sandwiches outside the meal times are an extra charge.
- What is charged on top of the room rate at Reethi Faru Resort?
- +10% service charge, 17% GST, US$12 per person per night green tax; excursions and other extras are on the pricey side.
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Data is still being compiled; scores and descriptions are under continuous review. Last updated: 2026-09-09