Baros Maldives

I have stayed in many luxury hotels but I have to say that I never been as impressed as I have been doing my stay at Baros. What started as a booking due to convenient location, yes this paradise is only 20 minutes from the Maldives Airport, ended up being one of my the best experiences in a hotel. The staff was amazing. Baros staff is attentive to the smallest detail. As the Hotel yacht picks you up from the guests are elevated to an individualized well thought out experience. Ruvi our private butler made sure our hardest decision of the day was to decide if wanted to have drinks at the lighthouse watching thw sunset, eat at the cayenne or attend to one of their special events at the grounds outside the Vellas br. The grounds are immaculate. The infinity pool and the white sandy beaches with wooden decks are designed for privacy and casual living. Cold water with extra ice as we prefer along with scented fresh face cloths would appear without any requests. Care free stay where every detail is antecipated and executed.. The rooms are straight out of of a dream. Whether you choose an above water casistas or private beach rooms, you will find spacious rooms with all amenities. Each class of room has it's own features such as outdoor shower, jump in the ocean decks or swim in your private pool decks or sandy beach. The rooms are spacious and immaculate. The mini bar/kitchen blends with high-end decor. Plush bedding and windows/drapes cather to fantastic ocean views or ultimate privacy, your choice. But don't spend too much time in the room or you will miss the ocean BBQ or the Maldive dining experience they host weekly. Very unfortunate that I only had two days to spend in this little piece of paradise. I regret that I did not have a chance to participate in any of their outings or use their Spa. I would strongly recommend the small intimate luxury Hotel. And I would definitely recommend that you ask for Ruvi as your butler. That will guarantee a memorable stay.

Baros is true paradise. Perfectly located only 30 minutes from Male, the island is wonderful and the house reef is amazing, bustling with fish, sharks, rays and turtles. The rooms are super luxurious and well maintained. The atmosphere is laid back, with the staff being super attentive to your every need. Every member of the Baros team went above and beyond but Suzy and Shimla stood out. The 3 restaurants are all great with a great selection of options. The Lighthouse is a must visit. We can’t wait to come back.

This is a wonderful island having visited the Maldives for over 12 years and had a poor experience last year at a highly priced all inclusive.We visited Baros for the first time. Its close proximity to Male is a huge plus and the 3 restaurants serve the best food we have experienced in the Maldives. The rooms are little dated but are well maintained clean and quiet. We booked a beach villa with the intention of using the sun beds provided in front of the Villa however we felt the closeness of the other villas and other guests was not very private or very quiet.When we spoke to our butler he was able to advise on other more private areas we could go to make our experience more pleasurable.It is disappointing that even at 5 star hotels guests put towels down to reserve sun beds and then return hours later to use them !!!! What sets Baros above all other 5 star properties we have stayed at is its staff and willingness to assist guests with kindness and professionalism whatever the circumstances. From our direct booking and arrival everything was done to make us feel welcome and looked after. Rifaau Moosa is delightful and looked after us superbly throughout our stay.Thank you Rifaau. Baros we will be back Thank you for everything.

Our stay at Baros Maldives was unforgettable. From the moment we arrived, we experienced a level of care, warmth, and attention to detail that made our honeymoon very special. The resort is stunning, with beautiful accommodations, breathtaking surroundings, and a peaceful atmosphere that allowed us to disconnect and enjoy every moment. We would like to express our thanks to the entire team, with special recognition to a few individuals who made our stay even more memorable. A very special thank you to Ruvi, our butler, who was exceptional in every sense. Her level of care, professionalism, and genuine warmth went beyond expectations. She anticipated our needs with ease and made every moment feel effortless and personal. Ruvi made us feel special throughout our stay, and she was surely one of the highlights of our entire experience. Albina, at breakfast, welcomed us each morning with kindness and always remembered our coffee preferences. Risindu was consistently cheerful and thoughtful, always preparing fresh fruit for us with great attention and care. We also truly enjoyed the morning yoga sessions with Arta. Her energy and presence made each class a beautiful way to start the day. Ushan, who guided us during the house reef snorkeling, provided a safe and engaging experience that we will always remember. A special thanks to Niyaz, who took excellent care of us both during breakfasts, dinners and the sunset cruise. His service was super attentive. To the entire Baros team, thank you for creating such an unforgettable honeymoon for us. We look forward to returning.

We arrived on Baros after a 25 minute speedboat trip and were warmly greeted at the jetty by various members of management and staff and took the short walk to a reception area where we were given a glass of champagne and a cooling hand towel. Our villa was ready and we were escorted there by our butler who showed us where everything was and how everything worked. For week 1 we stayed in a Water Pool Villa which was excellent quality. For week 2 we moved to a Beach Pool Villa which was also excellent quality. The room experiences are different eg Water Pool Villas are on the beach (at the house reef) with a lot of vegetation around them whereas the Water Pool Villas have steps down to the sea and are built on decking. Both types are very private. Snorkelling is good and the equipment is provided FOC. Scuba Diving and lessons are also available (2 dives a day). Various water sports are available from the Marine Centre. There are three restaurants with fine dining available at The Lighthouse (the lobster bisque is to die for). There are also theme nights eg a Maldivian evening. Breakfasts are served at The Lime Restaurant (or in your room) and they provide a wide range of cuisines and so all nationalities are catered for. I can’t speak highly enough about the quality. Bars - The Captains Bar is open all day. The Lighthouse bar is open for sunset cocktails and into the evening. Music of some sort is available most nights. The management also hold a weekly cocktail party for all guests. Spa - a wide range of massages and treatments are offered here. The Marine Centre do hour long presentations twice a week which are worth attending. There is a small shop on the island with some jewellery, clothing etc. Excursions are bookable - we went on Nooma (a wooden dhoni with a sail) for a champagne sunset cruise. Only 2 people on board at a time. It was a fantastic couple of hours and we really enjoyed it. Staff - we have always found the staff extremely friendly and helpful on Baros. Sujata, our butler/host was exceptional and Baros are lucky to have her. She looked after us for 2 weeks, answered any queries quickly, got things done as requested and gave my wife some special treatment on her birthday (which we were grateful for). She also accompanied us on Nooma. In the restaurants we have to mention Shimla, Pitria, Hardy, Aswad and Sangita (to name but five) for their excellent service (always with a smile). We miss Shimla greeting us at breakfast with an “eye opener”. All the restaurant staff were good although too many to mention. Captain’s Bar - Rishi and Jay deserve a special mention for their cocktail mixing and general friendliness. The Spa - my wife had some treatments provided by Aarta which were very good. LJ, the Executive Chef, escorted us to the library one night when we got slightly lost - above and beyond the call of duty! Airport - it’s always good to be greeted by Rafaal and taken to the speedboat. Marine Centre - we enjoyed 2 talks given by Shuga and Reuben. Ambra manages the centre for scuba diving etc and is top notch. Finally, at the top of the tree Shijah and Shazeel work very hard to make sure everything runs as smoothly as possible for all guests.