Baros Maldives

We were very excited to return to Baros, 9 years after our first visit. We rarely return to places, but we loved Baros so much we promised we would get back there one day. It’s amazing that in all that time, it hasn’t changed one bit. And that is definitely a good thing. We stayed again in a Beach villa which was beautifully maintained throughout our stay. The room attendant managed to service our villa when we were at the gym / breakfast each morning so this was massively convenient and really appreciated. The food was magnificent as always. We really enjoyed the various themed nights where we were presented with a fabulous array of food. We were there 10 nights and we only ate à la carte in the Lime restaurant 3 times. One evening, the chef prepared for us a delightful Sri Lankan meal which was really fantastic and such a lovely thing for him to do when we spoke with him about our love of spicy Sri Lankan dishes. The Lighthouse restaurant (we ate there twice) was phenomenal with the best food, service and ambience, we loved our evenings there. What really sets Baros apart is the excellent house reef and the convenience of snorkelling off the beach. Whilst we did have some slightly rougher seas this time, we still really enjoyed our snorkelling and were very lucky to see the turtles. And finally, we can’t thank Bonan (our butler) enough for making our stay so special. Every booking and request was dealt with so seamlessly. She checked in on us morning and evening, and responded so quickly to any requests. She really went the extra mile to ensure we had a perfect stay, and we can’t thank her enough for that. We definitely will go back to Baros, it’s just the perfect place to enjoy great food, excellent service and total relaxation. I really can’t recommend it enough.

From the moment the Baros team greeted us at the new airport terminal and helped us aboard the speedboat we knew our holiday on beautiful Baros had begun in style. The Island itself is stunning, pale sands and wonderful palm trees and other tropical greenery giving a feeling that one is on a desert island (but with all the creature comforts one could wish for) The large, well equipped and stylish villas are tucked away giving guests peace and tranquility supported by first class service from all the staff. Our villa host/butler was Sujata and she was so very kind and efficient and looked after us so well, she is delightful and nothing was too much trouble, service with a beautiful smile. My husband spent many hours scuba diving with the first class team at the Dive Centre which is run by the charming Ambra and the wise and experienced Ahmed and their team. The diving is first class, Ahmed seems to know just where to go to find some amazing sights, my husband was lucky enough to swim with Manta Rays on one occasion. There are other water sports available and snorkelling on the house reef is full of aquatic delights. I like to lead a quieter life and indulged in some massages at the Spa, all being arranged by Sujata. My masseuse was Arta, a charming girl from Bali who really knew just what I needed to help my back! She worked wonders. The three restaurants on Baros provide wonderful food in different settings but we just love dining under the stars looking out over the Ocean in the Lime, the atmosphere is magical. One night the chef Laksitha cooked us a special fish curry, it was superb. We stayed in a deluxe Villa which was very spacious and comfortable with perhaps the best bit being the gorgeous out-door bathroom. We are already planning a return trip next February, what more can I say? A beautifully run, tranquil resort which is truly heavenly.

We had an amazing time and were incredibly well looked after by our Villa host Sujata. Ainul our housekeeper went above and beyond in the level of service received. Many many thanks to everyone for a truly memorable holiday.

Wow !!! from the moment we arrived at Baros everything was absolute perfection. The service from every single member of the team was second to none and the best we have ever received. We must give a special mention to our butler Shinta who was wonderful and dealt with any request we made promptly and efficiently. Also Shimla in the Lime restaurant, who greeted us so warmly every day and made sure that we were looked after and Ainul who attended to our beautiful sea villa twice daily with such immaculate attention to detail. This was our first visit to Baros, it was highly recommended by a friend who had been on several occasions and it did not disappoint in anyway. In fact, I wouldn't even look at another island in the Maldives as it couldn't possibly be better than Baros. We will hopefully see you again next year.

We spent a wonderful week at Baros in January and cannot recommend it highly enough. The speedboat journey from the airport was a short 20 minutes and we were assisted by resort staff to get from the airport terminal to the boat. Greeted with a glass of fizz or a delicious fruit drink we were warmly welcomed to the resort and taken to our over water villa where check-in was dealt with by our fabulous staff member Sujata. Sujata and her colleague Saeed looked after us throughout our stay, making sure we had what we needed and that restaurant bookings were made for us at a time to suit. The food in all the venues is delicious and there are plenty of food options for all tastes. The breakfast is incredible and includes all sorts of freshly sliced fruit, hot options to order and a very tempting range of pastries. You can start the day with yoga or watch the sunrise at the same time as shark spotting from the beach or pier. Housekeeping kept our room and deck looking lovely - thank you Ayavind for all your hard work. However the mark of excellent service is how a resort team deal with difficulties faced by guests and boy did the resort shine in that respect. We had a medical issue while we were on holiday and although it was a bit scary for us the staff looked after us incredibly well and made us feel so safe in their hands, the resort medical team were brilliant and we want to thank them, particularly Dr Joseph and his colleagues. The resort management enabled staff to accompany us to Male for a hospital appointment and we are very grateful for their kindness and support at that time. The resort is beautiful and when you decide to venture into the water there is a knowledgeable ‘marine’ team including Shuga who provide equipment and insights into the best snorkelling spots. There are life jackets in your room if you aren’t as confident in the sea and snorkels and fins are provided at no charge. We attended an informative talk on marine life in the region given by the team. This is a very special resort with a very special staff team. You will have an unforgettable holiday if you choose Baros.