Baglioni Resort Maldives

Baglioni Resort exceeded our expectations. Chingiz was our courteous and professional gentleman who took care of all our day to day necessities along with reservations. Chingiz , thank you for taking care of us during our stay . You are a respectable and efficient young man. I wish you all the success in the world . Thank you kindly for making our stay memorable . Mr. & Mrs.Andreacchi

We have traveled all over the world….. and our stay at Baglioni Maldives WAS THE BEST TRIP OF OUR LIVES. We stayed in a beautiful beach villa and it was only 40 steps from our sliding glass door to the beach SHORELINE. The water was stunningly clear with tons of sea life. The house reef here is in great condition and there are a lot of colorful fish to enjoy! We also saw one large stingray and several small black tip sharks(They don’t bother you). We really enjoyed the food, especially our dinner at Fuego. Dinner here is served on the beach just steps from the SHORELINE and one selects the food that you would like grilled. The Chef grills your selected items(We had calamari, steak, shrimp, lamb chops and mixed grilled vegetables). The tables are in the sand and most guest had either flip-flops or were barefoot with their toes in the sand. The room service was spectacular as well and we ordered in several nights during our stay. My favorite item from room service was the truffle filet mignon. SOOO good! There were more families than I expected at the resort, but most people kept to themselves and the children were well behaved. There were many guests from Italy and Russia at the resort when we arrived….all wonderful people. We made our reservation through our Palace Resorts membership and were well taken care of. We are already planning another trip for summer or fall 2026. Can’t wait to head back and enjoy this beautiful island and the service provided by the employees. Special mention to our two concierges, Zaha and Chingiz… they made everything so easy and were so very helpful’ Widiani was masterful with her deep tissue massage at the spa, make sure to ask for her! RJ at Yama was a magical waiter and always had a smile on his face….if you see him say hello to my “Pinoy Brother”! And last, but not least was our room attendant. I lost his name but have included a photo of him so he gets the credit he deserves from management at the resort. He was ALWAYS SMILING, even when he showed up for turndown service and it was pouring rain outside. He went out of his way daily to make sure everything was perfect…. And it WAS perfect! If you’re thinking of visiting this resort, don’t hesitate…. Do it!

We visited Baglioni Maldives March 14 through March 21. The island is beautiful in a natural setting with great beaches and short walk around island. I have broken down our review to capture arrival at Male airport, resort staff, restaurants/food/pool bar area, water sunset villa, resort grounds and overall. Male airport arrival/departure: Baglioni is on point and airport representative "Solle" was EXCELLENT. He was there to receive us both arrival/departure and places us at ease as he handled everything. The "Infinity" lounge at Male airport is clean/comfortable and an area to rest prior to water plane ride to island. Resort Staff: The staff at resort is what drives excellence at this location to make one's stay as pleasant as possible. There were many who provided excellent service but, here are a few who stood out. - Palace Resorts Member Services (Abby) professional, information and always willing to assist and ask how our stay was and if she could do anything. Resort Manager Marco should do more to meet/greet clients and would be a great touch for guest to meet/greet and speak with him. We saw him several times but, he never introduced himself or viewed him speaking engaging with resort guest. He as the leader of the resort should set example of what customer services looks like to everyone on his island team. - Ramy, Diamond Concierge was EXCELLENT and was always in contact with us live and via WhatsApp during our stay. - RJ Yama and Taste (lunch) manager was EXCELLENT and provided high level service. - Ali Taste Breakfast Manager, EXCELLENT and always checking in on tables to assure everyone was being taken care of. - Restaurant staff/servers who also provided excellent service were Vika, Margaret, Ella, Krishna and many others. - Pool Staff Appel and Randika lifeguard always willing to help and make us comfortable at a lounger with shade. - Pool Bar Area shoutouts to these bartenders who tried everything to provide great service which they did (Yuri, Preet, and others) Restaurants/Food: We loved all restaurants and ate at each minimal 2 times. Food is fresh, tasty and abundant. Pool Area/Bar: This area needs attention as loungers are not conducive to sitting and uncomfortable if not laying down. Definitely need to change pool loungers to allow sitting/laying comfortably. The pool bar stools also need to be changed as not comfortable to sit and no back to rest/relax as one spends time at bar. Water Sunset Villa: Rooms have beautiful views but, are looking used and not up to a luxurious standard. Floors need to be cleaned and resurfaced, bathroom vanity looking old, mats in room/bathroom should be replaced as Baglioni brand emblem is worn out and not visible, curtains have small pinholes, and need desperate attention. Resort Grounds: The resort grounds need immediate "Attention to Detail" as it appears there is no schedule to clean/maintain grounds to a luxurious standard. Such simple details definitely tells guest resort manager is not connected in "ALL" aspects of resort management responsibilities. - Pool area round grass area needs to be manicured and cut to look pristine - Planters are not cleaned of old dry plants/leaves. - Beaches are not pristine as should be - Bathrooms indeed need attention again, attention to details. Overall: Yes, some feedback statements above are negative but, overall, we enjoyed our stay and would consider again for a future stay. If resort wants to meet the "Luxurious" level as it states "Attention to Detail" by resort manager will be immediately needed/required as this current state does not compare to the Leblanc resort brand of the Palace Company.

Water problems We went on vacation with my wife in January, but the month turned out to be very rainy—it was constantly pouring. All the day. We stayed in a Sunrise Water Villa, not far from the YAMO restaurant. During the rain, staying in a water villa was super uncomfortable compared to the land villas because there was no awning (!), so you couldn't even open the terrace door without the room getting completely soaked(!!). Even with the door closed, we had to put towels down to keep the water out. Light when I don’t need light The hotel is officially quite new, but honestly, it feels at least 10 years old due to poor maintenance. The plumbing is all no-name stuff, there are no blackout curtains, so when the sun is out, the room gets bright at 4–5 AM (photo added). Restaurants On rainy days, getting to the restaurants was a struggle (for a luxurious hotel)— some were partially closed, and the others had very limited seating. The bar and the restaurant near the beach and pool were always full since that was the only place to hang out. The hotel was also saving on everything—worn-out old ping-pong paddles, missing billiard balls, just total cost-cutting everywhere. Guests The guests were mostly Italians (since it's an Italian hotel chain), but honestly, not the sophisticated kind. I’d guess that most of them have never actually stayed at a Baglioni hotel in Italy, otherwise, their glowing reviews wouldn’t make sense. Bathroom issues This place is far from luxury as they mark themselves. There was just one bathroom for the entire beach area, pool, bar, and restaurant — one stall for men, one for women can you imagine that?. And that same bathroom doubled as a changing room. Which means that you can use only toilet to change your wear. Administration feedback The management seemed completely uninterested in guest issues — aside from our butler, no one even bothered to check in on us. Dining The buffet food was nothing special, just basic fuel to keep you going. There were a few decent dishes at the Italian restaurant and some great meat in the Asian restaurant, but they don’t even open for lunch. For lunch, the hotel’s main attraction was pizza—they made it okay, but honestly, I wanted more variety. Positive part The only really good thing about this place was the island itself—lots of great spots for swimming and snorkeling. But let’s be real, that’s nature’s work, not the hotel's. Conclustion Well, that’s why am I rating it so low even though there were some good moments? Because the reality didn’t match the expectations. I was expecting the same level of service and hospitality as Baglioni in Italy, but this was way more basic. It falls far behind other Maldivian resorts that offer all-inclusive, like Emerald, Kuda, Movenpick, and others. Definitely not worth the price. All that I can recall from this hotel — my two photos in this review.

I had the pleasure of practicing yoga with Jeetu during my recent stay at the Baglioni Resort, and I must say, it was an absolute highlight of my trip! Jeetu is not only an exceptional yoga instructor but also a kind and compassionate individual who creates a safe and welcoming space for students of all levels. His knowledge of yoga is impressive, and he expertly guided me through various poses, offering adjustments and modifications to suit my needs. What struck me most about Jeetu was his genuine passion for yoga and his desire to share its benefits with others.