Filitheyo Island Resort

My wife and I stay at the resort for our honeymoon and it was fantastic. I can't say enough about how beautiful the island is. The water is clear, you can actually see the bottom, and the sand is Read MoreMy wife and I stay at the resort for our honeymoon and it was fantastic. I can't say enough about how beautiful the island is. The water is clear, you can actually see the bottom, and the sand is white. The island is very clean. The food was great. We had an all inclusive plan, so we mainly ate the buffet in the main restaurant, and the food was actually pretty good. My wife and I also did a private lobster dinner and it was well worth. We were definitely given Alot of food, and it was delicious. The staff was very attentive and nice. I would definitely go back. Read Less

This was our 2nd trip to Filitheyo and we were a little apprehensive and wondered if it would be as lovely and special as our first visit. However our concerns were short-lived as on our arrival we Read MoreThis was our 2nd trip to Filitheyo and we were a little apprehensive and wondered if it would be as lovely and special as our first visit. However our concerns were short-lived as on our arrival we were delighted to see so many familiar faces on the staff team and were welcomed back so warmly it was almost like reuniting with old friends. Filitheyo isn't a 5 star luxury resort but it is very special. The staff are amazing, make you feel like honoured guests and can't do enough for you. The rooms are rustic, homely and kept perfectly clean by the fantastic room attendants. The outdoor shower is wonderful, with a lovely view of the sky and trees, although the pressure is sometimes a little hit and miss. The food in the main restaurant is amazing. So much variety and something for everyone. The quality of food was exceptional in our opinion and there were different dishes every day. Our waiter Ziya was fantastic and made sure we were well looked after. The main bar is a lovely, atmospheric and relaxing place to stop after eating and the staff there are excellent and take good care of you. We tended to spend more time at the Sunset Bar which was cooler and less humid with a nice breeze. The pool is nice to cool off in the day and later on the sunsets are spectacular. The staff team there (Hossein, Okil, Faruk, Raj, to name but a few) are incredible, great to chat to and make you feel welcome and like VIPs with their attentiveness. Our main purpose for visiting the island was to scuba dive and like every other experience on Filitheyo, the diving more than lived up to expectations. The instructors, boat and kit staff were fantastic, looked after us on the boat dives and took care of what we needed for our house reef dives. All our dives were stunning and we saw all sorts of marine life, including sharks and turtles. We tended to use entry points 4, 5 and 6 on the house reef. The 2 wrecks at 30m between 5 and 6 are deffo worth at least one visit. We also dived 4 to 3 which is quite long and hard work at times as the current changes but well worth it. Snorkeling the house reef is also a must and in our opinion, time well spent, especially if like us sunbathing makes you fidgety. So I'm aware I'm running out of superlatives to describe this island but for us it really was that special. No, it isn't five star luxury (which wouldn't suit us personally) but it does have tons of warmth, character and heart. My only criticism is with regards to tipping. We do tip, as it's generally well deserved but there were a couple of occasions where we felt certain staff members were waiting for a tip. These were occasions where we felt tipping wasn't really warranted or necessary and was a little uncomfortable. I'd like to emphasise this was only a small minority and certainly wasn't something which occurred regularly. We said this would probably be our last visit to the Maldives but half way down our first beer at the Sunset Bar we were already planning our next trip. The only bad part is having to leave. Please pass on our heartfelt thanks and best wishes to all your wonderful staff for making our holiday so memorable and special. We miss you and can't wait to return. Read Less

We stayed in this resort in the beginning of august (2 weeks). It was an amazing time. Food was delicious, the servers were super friendly and always on the lookout for filling up our glasses The Read MoreWe stayed in this resort in the beginning of august (2 weeks). It was an amazing time. Food was delicious, the servers were super friendly and always on the lookout for filling up our glasses The rooms where nicely set up, room service was doing a great job and the half outdoor bathroom was another great experience. There was no problem with cold/hot water or anything else at all. The fridge at the room was always filled with d few cans of different types of soda (sprite, Cocc Cola, Fanta and water) and the house reef was amazing too. Go snorkeling after breakfast, that is when you will see the most (water isn't cloudy at all, lots of fish, turtles and a few sharks). The excursions were amazingly planned. We went on the Manta trip, Island hopping and the whale shark trip. Even though we weren't lucky to find mantas or a whale shark we saw plenty of other ocean life, for example: turtles, dolphins, different types of rays and lots of sharks. We would like to thank Dhaain, for being such an amazing tour guide and teaching us so many interesting things about the Maldives and marine life. He accompanied us while snorkeling and showed us so many fascinating things underwater. While on the boat he taught us how to make Manta rays and parrots out of palm leaves and even demonstrated how to peel and open a coconut. We would love to come back again as soon as possible and enjoy the quietness of this island resort! Read Less

I visited Filitheyo for the second time after 2017 in May 2023. The island is a true tropical paradise, very densely grown, with lots of palm trees and even mango trees. The bungalow was roomy, Read MoreI visited Filitheyo for the second time after 2017 in May 2023. The island is a true tropical paradise, very densely grown, with lots of palm trees and even mango trees. The bungalow was roomy, clean and had a very convenient back entrance to avoid bringing sand into your room after swimming. One of my main reasons to return was the stunning house reef. Despite it being a bit windy/stormy this time, I still had ample opportunity to enjoy the underwater world with lots of different kind of fish. The staff was really friendly and kind and made me feel very at home. I really enjoyed the food, especially the salad variations and the variety of fresh fruit (including mangoes, papayas and fresh coconut from the island. There are a couple of cute cats on the island which were very happy about the kibble I brought them. The island is perfect if you‘re looking for a peaceful tropical paradise to relax and snorkel. I‘ll definitely come back some time for my third visit 😊 Read Less

we loved staying at filitheyo. it isn't what I would describe as the fanciest resort (as the Maldives are pretty amazing with some of their resorts) however I loved that it had a more homely and Read Morewe loved staying at filitheyo. it isn't what I would describe as the fanciest resort (as the Maldives are pretty amazing with some of their resorts) however I loved that it had a more homely and rustic feel. the rooms were beautiful, clean beaches and facilities and amazing food and staff. i would stay here again. we did the all inclusive but didn't utilize it as we could off as we were to full from all the yummy food and busy snorkeling or doing other activities. beautiful sunsets and good value. a big reason why we chose this resort was because the sealife is meant to be superior in this area and that we would rather get a flight to the resort than a boat - we ended up with both as the plane flys to a nearby pontoon and then they boat you in. Read Less