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Reviews of Nova Maldives 5 stars

Alif Dhaal Atoll, 00250 Dhangethi, Maldives

#4 of 21 hotels in Dhangethi

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Review score

Based on 82 hotel reviews

9.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.7

  • Comfort

    9.8

  • Location

    9.7

  • Facilities

    9.4

  • Staff

    9.6

  • Value for money

    8.9

  • Free WiFi

    8.1

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  • Reviewed: 9 April 2024

    9.0
    Fantastic relaxing resort to reenergise your soul where you are welcomed by all staff with a smile.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Water Villa with Jacuzzi | 15% off on selected Watersports, Spa & Nova Experiences
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I suppose for all inclusive there were not enough inclusive activities. Those activities that had to be purchased additionally were expensive including Spa.

    The property was clean and well maintained. The staff were very friendly and always willing to help. After 2weeks I have forgotten some names, the reception staff , forgot our receptionist’s name, other names worth mentioning are chefs Shanta, Sanjeev, James and other young Indian chefs, servers at restaurant, Heidi, Saista, and two local male (names?), Pool bartender, housekeeper, Heidi in Entertainment and many more. We stayed in a Water Villa with Jacuzzi located on the sunset set side and it was fabulous, very well maintained. We had all inclusive package. Overall I would definitely recommend this resort.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Beach Villa | 15% off on selected Watersports, Spa & Nova Experiences
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Super friendly stuff, various food, great looking bungalows

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 March 2024

    10
    PARADISE
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Water Villa with Jacuzzi | 15% off on selected Watersports, Spa & Nova Experiences
    • Stayed 3 nights

    None

    This island is a paradise. The staff is amazing, food superb! We will for sure come back! Thank you for taking care of every little thing of our journey!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 March 2024

    9.0
    Incredible island, could be perfect with some tweaks
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Water Villa | 15% off on selected Watersports, Spa & Nova Experiences
    • Stayed 10 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The food in the soul restaurant is great for breakfast and lunch, but not at a good enough standard for dinner given the price that you are paying to stay on the island. As an all inclusive guest you can eat in the Flames restaurant where the food is lovely (much better than the soul restaurant) however the included items are limited, and the price of the non-included items is extortionate. Instead they should Consider a supplement I.e. so guests can pay the difference between included and non-included items or seriously reconsider the pricing. You can eat in Mayfair, London much more reasonably and the pricing against the standard of food is not proportionate. This means depending on the length of your stay you may be eating the same things on several days. The cocktails were not of a high enough standard given the price to Stay here- they were often quite dilute which was a shame.

    The house reef at Nova is incredible, so many fish, sharks, turtles, octopus, corals. The island are doing amazing conservation work and since we last visited the reef has regenerated. This is so special to see. The water villas are beautiful, and well equipped with steps going straight into the ocean, and so much marine life in this area. The staff are incredible, they make you feel so Welcome and special and such personal touches in remembering food and drink orders, names and the bed art in the rooms. The pool bar and pool are great additions to the island and it really feels like paradise. The spa and massages are the best we have ever experienced. The excursions are wonderful and the entertainment was also brilliant- we especially loved the marine biology talks and the fire shows. This is a very special place.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 March 2024

    8.0
    Good worth of visit
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Water Villa with Jacuzzi | 15% off on selected Watersports, Spa & Nova Experiences
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful modern serene

    Very relaxing nice. Bed shall be better and a pillows not up to standards. Staff some of them could make much more affords

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 March 2024

    9.0
    A great choice for our first Maldives experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Water Villa with Private Pool | 15% off on selected Watersports, Spa & Nova Experiences
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The selection of snacks in the in-room mini bar could be better for the price. The quality of food in the paid restaurants also has room for improvement.

    Service was spectacular, with special mentions for Nazeer (housekeeping), Shaista and Fitri (Soul Kitchen). Rooms were clean and snorkelling in the surrounding reefs was great.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 February 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Beach Villa with Private Pool | 15% off on selected Watersports, Spa & Nova Experiences
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Food was good Thanks for chef Ali

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 February 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Water Villa | 15% off on selected Watersports, Spa & Nova Experiences
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Sometimes food was replenished slowly. Temperature in food area was too high.

    Overall, Nova is a wonderful place. On arrival our room was upgraded to one with jacuzzi, what was super surprise. Villa on water was spacious and modern, super clean with wonderful ocean view. Lots of colorful fishes, sharks just outside. Nice reef around. Good variety of food. In all in package quite good variety of drinks. Beautifull clean beach, a lot of space for everyone. And last but not least, fantastic service - people are a great advantage of this place.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 February 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Couple
    • Water Villa with Jacuzzi | 15% off on selected Watersports, Spa & Nova Experiences
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great and beautiful!!! We will come back to you as soon as possible:-)

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 January 2024

    10
    An absolute gem
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Water Villa with Jacuzzi | 15% off on selected Watersports, Spa & Nova Experiences
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Just amazing. The location, facilities, food , staff , sealife. Couldn’t fault anything. Baby sharks and lots of fish swimming by whilst you sit on your own decking watching the sunset 😀. The staff clearly happy to be there and can’t do enough for you. Paradise .

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 December 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Water Villa with Jacuzzi | 15% off on selected Watersports, Spa & Nova Experiences
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The island was fantastic with beautiful villas and transparent water with baby sharks swimming around. The staff were super friendly and the quality of service was wonderful. The only thing that we didn’t like was the food. We were full board and we had a buffet for lunch and dinner but the food wasn’t that good. It was a mix of indian and French and Italian but by mix I mean all mixed in one dish.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 December 2023

    10
    We loved it. Best place for couples, if you need an escape, small island, everything so approcible
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Beach Villa | 15% off on selected Watersports, Spa & Nova Experiences
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lack of some items at the breakfast, except this food was great

    Everything was amazing ! Good new hotel with friendly stuff

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 December 2023

    10
    Amazing hotel and incredible staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Water Villa with Jacuzzi | 15% off on selected Watersports, Spa & Nova Experiences
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The generator in the resort is a bit noisy and sometimes you can smell a strong smell of oil/gasoline

    The resort is very clean, well maintained and the staff is very helpful and polite. The island is beautiful and the water villas are amazing. The island is small but it is very nice preserved. The food at the different venues is really nice and plenty of variety.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 November 2023

    10
    Once in a lifetime experience and well worth the money.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Water Villa with Private Pool | 15% off on selected Watersports, Spa & Nova Experiences
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Incredible water villa with a pool. Amazing experience from start to finish

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 November 2023

    10
    5 star stay in paradise
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Water Villa | 15% off on selected Watersports, Spa & Nova Experiences
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The buffet food was nice but not very big/many options. If you like seafood and fish there are usually lots of options but less chicken/veg/ beef options. Important to note that you cannot bring bar drinks back to your villa to enjoy privately with the all inclusive package, which we were disappointed to find out as we didn't want to sit in a bar all day to make use of the package.

    Stunning Island with all you need available for you within 5 mins walk. Great dining options (albeit quite pricey) and a good buffet. Many options for entertainment, but again, quite pricey. The whale shark experience was 100% worth the money and would be the one thing you should book and do! Private water villa with pool beautiful with all you need in the room and a large space. Staff friendly and helpful, including bar, front of house, and kitchen staff. Sid at the photography studio also took some fantastic honeymoon pictures for us we will treasure forever. We loved our stay at Nova and would highly recommend if you are tossing up on which island to stay at in the Maldives - a true 5 star experience.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 October 2023

    9.0
    Great holiday with my Nova soulmate
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Beach Villa | 15% off on selected Watersports, Spa & Nova Experiences
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only thing i wish was a bit better was the fruits and salads selection on the buffet.

    Staff is very assisting and kind in all departments. The rooms are very spacious, new and clean. The reef and the beaches surrounding the island are great for swimming and for snorkelling. The resort offers a lot of excursions and extra activities, which is a great touch. Overall would return and would recommend.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 October 2023

    10
    💯
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Water Villa with Private Pool | 15% off on selected Watersports, Spa & Nova Experiences
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    AWESOME!!💯🥰❤️Even if it’s not kid friendly THEY DID A GOOD JOB FO MY BBYGRL ON HER 4th Birthday!!! Will come again & recommend families & Friends!!

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 September 2023

    10
    It is very comfortable.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Sunset Beach Villa with Jacuzzi | 15% off on selected Watersports, Spa & Nova Experiences
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing.

    everything is good.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 August 2023

    9.0
    Paradise on earth
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Water Villa with Jacuzzi | 15% off on selected Watersports, Spa & Nova Experiences
    • Stayed 7 nights

    Transfer is a bit a roulette, but it's really a minor issue in comparison to all the rest

    Perfect set up in overwater villa. Private access to water and the privacy in general. Space and cleaning absolute superbe. Restaurants and food options with all inclusive were one of the best I have encountered in my several years experience in different resorts around the world!

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 August 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Water Villa | 15% off on selected Watersports, Spa & Nova Experiences
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was an awesome and fantastic journey staying in Nova Maldives. The staff were welcoming, attentive and approachable. The all inclusive package indulged us in a delectable dinner at Flames, a wide range of special and alcoholic drinks, as well as snorkelling which allowed us to explore the amazing marine life of Maldives. We also enjoyed the exclusive and relaxing ocean spa message, Euna’s singing and the music of her team members at Winks the bar. She made our stay more fun and enjoyable!

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 August 2023

    10
    i love it
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Water Villa with Private Pool | 15% off on selected Watersports, Spa & Nova Experiences
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    the food was so delicious and the staff friendly

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 August 2023

    10
    Fabuloso
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Beach Villa | 15% off on selected Watersports, Spa & Nova Experiences
    • Stayed 9 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Os preços dos serviços e atividades não incluídas no all included.

    The island is a paradise on earth, we are in an amazing location with a wonderful beach. the room is very good and there are plenty of activities to do and animation, without exaggeration. the place is very quiet and we can rest with a lot of quality. the restaurants have quality and variety. From the manager Abdulla always very concerned about our well-being, even the room attendant Abbas who provided us with an incredible service and left nothing to be desired. Ali is an impeccable chef in the kitchen, he is an impressive man and tireless in satisfying every day with the best food and his delicious specialties and together with Anggle who made excellent eggs and of course James with the incredible sashimi and sushi. Sheiste knew our names from day one and was always very helpful and kind as were Shumais and Heidi. The island is fantastic, we spent 10 days but we regret not having stayed longer. We loved the experience and will certainly repeat one day. thank you all!

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 July 2023

    8.0
    Beautiful experience
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Water Villa with Private Pool | 15% off on selected Watersports, Spa & Nova Experiences
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    All inclusive package wasn’t a good deal , many options we wanted to try but are excluded. Dinner—Flame restaurant worth trying it requires booking in advance . Buffet— should be better for a 5star resort Activities are very expensive The resort is overpriced

    The island is very clean Crystalline beach Variety of restaurants Events , activities The water villa with swimming pool was beautiful but I would loved the same with jacuzzi it has better view . Staff are friendly and attentive Spa is a must try

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 July 2023

    10
    Perfect Honeymoon resort
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Beach Villa | 15% off on selected Watersports, Spa & Nova Experiences
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    everything was perfect

    You have to book this resort. Seriously. You don‘t often find a hotel where absolutely everybody is trying their best to make your stay an unforgettable one and to make you feel at home far away from home. Nova is one of these places. The island is beautiful, the facilities are great and the staff is simply amazing. We would like to especially thank Chef James & Heidi, Chompy, Muneeb, Shumais, Chef Ali and Ali Anwar 🙏🏼 10/10 !

    Stayed in June 2023

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