© Sun Siyam Vilu ReefSun Siyam Vilu Reef
Dhaalu AtollMid-rangeSeaplane 40′
Every dimension sits above average — no obvious weak spot.
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Experience scores
Who it suits — and who it doesn’t
- + With kids
- + With friends
Guest reputation
Tripadvisor ranking: 2 of 12 in Dhaalu; sub-scores Rooms / Service / Cleanliness / Location 4.8, Sleep 4.7, Value 4.6
Common praise
- The much-praised house reef (snorkelling with turtles) plus the free-flowing 24-hour all-inclusive is the most frequent praise
- Spacious villas plus the heart-shaped water-villa jetty, warm staff
- Recently renovated, with new slide water villas added
- 'New slide water villas, Vilu Reef fully upgraded' - the slide water villas are the recent main tag
- All-inclusive, a CNY 12,000-15,000 budget, an all-rounder island for families and honeymoons
Common complaints
- A 1998 island, with some facilities dated
- Extra activities are pricey and fine dining costs extra
- The noise is 'hit or miss'
- Free upgrades / room types feel like a lucky dip
- Fine-dining venues cost extra
Tripadvisor 4.8/5 (6,689 reviews) and Google 4.8/5 (1,648); mid-range Xiaohongshu volume, with 'new slide water villas plus a full upgrade' and all-inclusive value as the main draws. The consistent draws: a much-praised strong house reef (snorkelling with turtles), the heart-shaped water-villa jetty, free-flowing 24-hour all-inclusive dining, and the recently added slide water villas. The consistent weaknesses: a 1998 island with some dated facilities, fine-dining venues and extras charged extra, and 'hit or miss' noise.
Island & location
- Opened
- 1998 (renovated 2023)
- Island
- A small Dhaalu island with a heart-shaped water-villa jetty; part of the Sun Siyam group (formerly Sun Aqua Vilu Reef), a 1998 island recently renovated with new slide water villas.
- Area
- N/A
- Vegetation
- Lush
- House reef
- Excellent · The house reef around the island is rich - fish shoals, turtles, eagle rays - and is the island's signature.
- Official site
- Open →
What Dhaalu Atoll is like →Seaplane vs speedboat →Low vs high season →
Data
Basics
- Atoll
- Dhaalu Atoll
- Tier
- Mid-range
- Low-season price
- $444–$1,111 / night
- High-season price
- $694–$1,667 / night
- How you arrive
- SeaplaneDomestic flight + transfer
- Time from Malé
- approx. 40 min
- Minimum child age
- No limit
Villas
- Villas
- 103 villas
- Villa size
- 76–330 m²
- Villa types
- OverwaterBeach
- Water-villa pool
- Some with a pool
- Beach-villa pool
- Some with a pool
- Standalone beach villas
- Some semi-detached / duplex
- Standard villa sleeps
- 4 guests
- Villa amenities
- Water-villa slide · Water hammock net
- Villa highlights
- A much-praised strong house reef (turtles / eagle rays / fish shoals)A heart-shaped water-villa jetty plus a big shallow lagoonRecently added slide water villas
Facilities
- Dining
- 3 restaurants · 3 bars
- Cuisines
- International buffetAsianSeafood grill
- Amenities
- Dive centreSpaGymKids club ages 4–12
Cost
- Board included
- All-inclusive
- All-inclusive scope
- A 24-hour all-inclusive with free-flowing dining; fine-dining venues and some activities cost extra.
- Taxes & fees
- +10% service charge, 17% GST, US$12 per person per night green tax; the seaplane costs extra.
Good for
- Good for
- HoneymoonAnniversaryFamily celebration
Sources
- Villas: resort website · sunsiyam.com · luxatolls.com · 2026-10-13
- Facilities: resort website · 2026-09-10
- Cost: resort website · 2026-09-10
- Good for: resort website · sunsiyam.com · 2026-09-10
- Price / scores: editorial estimate (unverified)
Quick answers
- How do you get to Sun Siyam Vilu Reef?
- Seaplane / Domestic flight + transfer, about 40 minutes. About a 40-minute seaplane; or a ~30-minute domestic flight from Malé to Dhaalu airport (Kudahuvadhoo), then a 15-20 minute speedboat.
- Does Sun Siyam Vilu Reef have a house reef? How is the snorkelling?
- House-reef snorkelling: Excellent. The house reef around the island is rich - fish shoals, turtles, eagle rays - and is the island's signature.
- Is Sun Siyam Vilu Reef good for kids?
- Children of all ages are welcome, and there is a kids club (ages 4–12). A 1998 island with some dated facilities; fine-dining venues and some activities cost extra; guests report the noise is hit or miss; a seaplane or domestic-flight transfer is a bumpy leg for anyone prone to motion sickness.
- How much does Sun Siyam Vilu Reef cost per night?
- About $444–$1,111 a night in low season and $694–$1,667 in high season (a guide — check the resort’s site).
- What meals are included at Sun Siyam Vilu Reef? Is it all-inclusive?
- Standard rate: All-inclusive. A 24-hour all-inclusive with free-flowing dining; fine-dining venues and some activities cost extra.
- What is charged on top of the room rate at Sun Siyam Vilu Reef?
- +10% service charge, 17% GST, US$12 per person per night green tax; the seaplane costs extra.
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Data is still being compiled; scores and descriptions are under continuous review. Last updated: 2026-09-10