Baros Maldives

This was our first stay on Baros and we were glad we chose this island for our trip. The resort is well-maintained, clean, comfortable and cozy. We’ve traveled to the Maldives before, and agreed that Baros has the best vegetation of any of the islands we’ve visited - it’s lush! Tall palm trees, many different kinds of flowers, and staff are knowledgeable and took time to tell us about the different species and the different fruit trees even! It’s very clear the island is maintained with a lot of care, because it’s beautiful. The house reef is also one of the healthiest we’ve seen! As well as the corals in the lagoon, which are plenty exciting, if you’re not comfortable with going out into the deep waters. The lagoon is colourful and full of smaller fish and healthy corals. Snorkelling there is enough, but if you don’t mind deeper waters, go out for snorkelling on the house reef - it is by far one of the healthiest we’ve experienced! The staff at the marine centre were all kind and knowledgeable, and accommodating for our personal level of comfort in the water, which made the experience even more pleasant. I personally also attended a couple of the complimentary lecture the marine centre offers visitors. Both Shuga and Ambra, who held the first and second lecture I attended respectively, were excellent communicators! Talk to Shuga about coral conservation! Even participate in coral sponsorship - you’ll get some experience and knowledge about what it takes to keep our ocean healthy and you’ll be doing something to help out the reef in return. The service from staff, while we were dining was always very subtle and kind. We were very grateful for everyone’s professionalism. Staff were always cheerful, patient and very mindful. As someone with several allergies, once I communicated with staff at dinner about what I couldn’t have, I noticed I never had to repeat myself (which rarely is the case and it was such a comfort to know I was immediately taken seriously) and everyone was always very mindful about my food. And the food was delicious! We never had a bad experience with a meal! Everything was always very yummy, and for New Years and Orthodox Christmas, the kitchen had gone above and beyond with the variety of available food. We were spoiled for choice! If you’re a foodie, Baros with please you! Take time to make conversation with the people serving you - they’ll be more than happy to tell you about local food, customs, other islands, etc. Finally, we were very lucky with the butler that was assigned to take care of us during our stay at the resort - Reema. She went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable. Again, since I’m allergic to feather down, Reema insisted on supervising our bedding when we discovered a small mixup. She was always in high spirits, very knowledgeable, very patient about any questions/inquiries we might’ve had, she was constantly looking out for our comfort and ensuring we had the best experience we could have had. And I can guarantee, as we noticed her with other guests, that she gave her best to every guest she was assigned to. We felt very lucky and very grateful to have had the chance to spend our time on Baros with Reema. All in all, we cannot thank everyone at Baros enough for all the effort they put into making sure guests have a beautiful, relaxing experience. It’s definitely a special island.

Outstanding! My wife and I spent five fantastic days at the Baros resort and were very impressed. The airport transfer was painless and 30 minutes later we were being greeted by name by the resort manager as we got off the boat at Baros. We were immediately introduced to our wonderful butler/concierge, Anas, and he looked after us like VIPs for the rest of our stay. We booked a beach bungalow (rather than a bungalow over the water) because we preferred to be surrounded by beautiful, lush vegetation. We were not disappointed. It was quiet, private, and peaceful. Very comfortable bed and great pillows and linens. The outdoor bathroom was the nicest I've seen anywhere. We had a small request regarding our patio and Anas sorted it out immediately. Breakfasts and dinners were excellent -- both in service and quality of the food. We tried almost everything on the dinner menu and had no regrets. Ambra in the dive shop was another highlight of our trip. She was our guide and instructor for two dives and took excellent care of us -- thank you, Ambra! I should add that the Baros reef is also excellent for snorkelling. Very safe and plenty of fish, harmless reef sharks, and turtles to see. On our final evening Anas treated us to a special surprise at one of the resort bars with a bottle of bubbly and a perfect sunset. Thank you, Anas, for taking such wonderful care of us! I would highly recommend Baros if you're looking for a five star Maldives experience. The staff were as friendly and kind as the impeccable service they provided.

My experience in Baros was amazing. Such a peaceful and relaxing place, I would thank our amazing assistance Sujata for everything she was very helpful and try her best to assist us. It was an amazing experience on my first visit to Maldives.

Baros opened as a resort over fifty years ago, on an island that had been a coconut palm plantation. This explains why the groves and beautifully designed gardens that cover most of the island are so mature. The architecture of the resort has also grown and matured over the years and is now perfectly suited to the lush, tropical environment, using both traditional and modern designs and materials to create a casual, spacious, and quiet atmosphere. Everything is meticulously maintained and tended. Baros is very proud of it's Maldivian ownership and heritage, and it shows. I stayed in one of the beachfront villas, number 215, with a private pool facing the beach, and an enclosed, outdoor shower garden off of the spacious bathroom. I loved it, and the privacy it provided. The food in the three restaurants was superb. The variety they offered satisfied all our tastes, and the presentation, especially the expansive breakfast buffet, equalled the best I've ever experienced. Also, their special, Maldivian Night Buffet should not be missed! The service was unsurpassed by any other place at which I've stayed. From being greeted by the island manager, at the dock upon our arrival, until our departure the last morning, the staff was warm and welcoming, many addressing us by name and anticipating our preferences, whenever and wherever they saw us. Our butler, Reema Aishath, introduced herself upon our arrival, and was always available to answer our every question and request. Long before we left, she had become not just a resort representative but a friend. Baros has seventy-five villas and a staff of two hundred and forty, and everyone I met, whether staff or guest, seemed genuinely glad to be there. I can well understand why one third of Baros' guests are return visitors. This was my second trip to the Maldives but my first stay at Baros, and I can't imagine returning to the Maldives and staying anywhere else. In over fifty years of travel around much of the world, Baros has definitely made my list of five top favorite destinations.

It’s our second time at Baros and everything was exactly the same like the last time - absolutely stunning! It really is like a little paradise and we’re happy to experience that again for 2 weeks. The exceptional service and kindness and professionalism of every team member is amazing. Every person there makes you feel like the part of the Baros family. Our heartfelt thanks go to our wonderful Reema, who took so good care of us and made sure we had everything we needed. And even more:) At the spa, April and Lily were wonderful and we highly recommend them and Baros signature massages. And of course if you are looking for a great dining experience, do try the teppanyaki table where you will meet the happiest and the most skilful chef on the island. Our sunset fishing trip was algo a great experience and for the lunch next day we ate our own catch - delicious! We highly recommend Baros for a relaxing winter holiday destination, perfect escape from the cold in Europe. PS. The weather forecast predicted 2 weeks of nonstop rain when we departed from Europe - but actually the weather on site was great, sunny and breezy and it only briefly rained during the night so do not believe the forecast too much - Baros is a paradise!