Chicken Island Reef Tours

Stayed here because I flew in late and wasn’t going to my destination until the following day. The property was in a nice location and the staff was very friendly.

Lovely room with verandah overlooking lagoon & ocean. Staff absolutely fantastic, all staff from manager to waiting to cleaning & reception. Nothing too much for them.

Overall, we had a great stay at Hard Rock Maldives. The biggest highlight was the staff—every single employee we encountered was incredibly friendly, welcoming, and eager to help. From housekeeping to the front desk and even staff working around the property, everyone provided excellent service. Housekeeping was available around the clock and was very helpful. The resort itself is beautiful. The main beach is stunning, the pools are great, and the private pools in the villas were excellent. The complimentary boat transfer from the airport was smooth and convenient. The rooms and bathrooms were also very well maintained. Sessions breakfast buffet was a standout. There was a large variety of options, and the omelet station was excellent with great staff. The main downside was the food. We understood that resort dining would be expensive, but much of the food did not justify the price. In particular, the chicken dishes at several restaurants had an unusual taste and were disappointing for the cost. We stayed in overwater villas. The side facing the main beach had beautiful views, but the side facing the open ocean was very rocky. Several of us ended up with cuts on our feet from the rocks. We also had an ant issue in one of our three rooms, though the other two rooms were fine. There were occasional odors around parts of the property as well. Despite these issues, the excellent staff, beautiful beaches, great facilities, and overall atmosphere made for a memorable stay.