Mercure Maldives Kooddoo Resort 4 つ星

My wife and I just got home from our week at the Mercure Kooddoo Resort. The pictures on the website hardly do it justice. Our ocean villa was immaculate, and the housekeeping staff made it perfect every day. The bed art celebrating my 5th wedding anniversary that was there upon arrival was beautiful. Thanks Jilani. The buffet at the Alita restaurant was easily the highest quality buffet I have ever eaten at. The variety was not overwhelming, and each dish tasted excellent. The Vista restaurant was a great experience as well, but you need to plan ahead for dinner and make reservations. Thanks chef Selvakumar, servers Hassan and Louann. If you have any interest in Scuba diving, the water sports staff are extremely knowledgeable. If you aren’t certified, they can teach you the skills you need to dive safely, and then accompany you to view all of the coral and wildlife. Afterwards, they shared all of the GoPro video, so you can relive your experience. Thanks Marty. The bartending staff have a knack for quickly building rapport with guests. They remember your name, room number and what you like to drink in no time. These guys are the definition of “service with a smile.” Thanks Yukthi and Kamal. Punjubu, you also get an honorable mention. When weather took away my chance to use one of my guest experience vouchers, the front desk supervisor helped me out and gave me a different voucher so my wife and I could get a massage. Thanks Ella. Thanks again for an incredible experience, and hats off to the Resort Manager Stefania Banfi for running such a fine establishment.

We spent 9 nights at Mercure Kooddoo in December 2024 and.... we loved every second and every aspect of our stay!. The resort is located in one of the still less known south atolls of this amazing and unique 'woterworld' country. We stayed in a Beach Villa which was spacious, airy, light filled and comes with a beautiful maldivian style openair bathroom! The highlight are though the beach and the views of the lagoon at your doorstep! Amenities are essential but adequate for the resort category. The island is reached via a domestic flight from Male, and the small island-style airport shares this beautiful piece of land with the Mercure. So no long waiting to reach your corner of paradise upon arrival or the airport once you sadly have to leave! The lagoon is beautiful and the house reef rich in corals and sea life from sharks to turtles and plenty of colourful fishes, that will keep you willing to spend most of your time in the crystal clear waters. The two restaurants and the bar offer a huge variety of food and drinks which will force you on a diet once you go home! Food is plentiful, fresh and well presented. We recommend to go AI to fully enjoy your holiday. The service and staff deserve a special praise as the whole team, graciously led by Stefania, the Resort Manager, is so welcoming, attentive, friendly and is definitely going to make your stay an even more special experience! Don't miss the excursions and the activities the resort offers, especially the dolphin cruise and a massage at the SPA! Being an adult only resort and having only 68 villas, this is the place to fully relax and reconnect with nature and your half. Don't expect posh surroundings, but a more genuine Maldivian experience with a touch of luxury and great comfort. We had a wonderful stay and hope to come back in the future. Our heart felt thank you to the entire Mercure team!!

Our stay at Kooddoo Resort in the Maldives was an unforgettable experience, especially in the stunning Beach Villa. From the moment we arrived, the seamless hospitality and serene atmosphere made us feel like we had stepped into paradise. The Villa was a spacious, beautifully designed sanctuary nestled in lush greenery with direct beach access. The villa offered the ultimate in privacy, with a serene outdoor deck and a private access to the powdery white sand beach. The beach itself was immaculate, with powdery soft sand and crystal-clear waters that were perfect for swimming or simply lounging. Snorkeling right off the shore allowed us to see vibrant coral and an array of marine life, which was an incredible highlight. The activities offered at Kooddoo were equally impressive. Snorkeling among colorful coral reefs, taking a dolphin cruise, paddle boarding and more, plus indulging in spa treatments all enhanced our stay. Dining at the resort was a delight. The variety and quality of food were outstanding, with fresh and flavorful options to suit every preference. Enjoying breakfast with a view of the ocean was a wonderful way to start each day, and the themed dinners added an element of excitement to the evenings. The staff at Kooddoo truly went above and beyond, always ensuring our needs were met with a smile. Their attention to detail and genuine warmth made our stay even more special. For those seeking a balance of relaxation and adventure, Kooddoo Resort is the perfect choice. Our Beach Villa stay offered the ultimate in comfort and natural beauty, and we’re already dreaming of our return to this slice of paradise.

We had a great time overall. We had an overwaters sunset pool villa. The room was absolutely beautiful, the view was perfect, the bathroom and outdoor shower were brilliant and the back deck was perfect for amazing sunsets. The weather was very good, with only a few showers at night the week we were there. The breeze off the ocean kept the temperature perfect. The main area is spacious. All the staff were very nice, they really take care of the guests. We snorkeled every day and did kayaking as well. The only thing that kept the review from being perfect was the food at Alita. Perhaps a few too many choices, trying to be fancy with too many international dishes that weren't that special rather than focusing on keeping the food fresh and local. There were some good nights, but on the whole we have had better food at other resorts. Vista, the Italian restaurant by reservation, was a bit better. But on the whole, if you dream of seeing the Maldives as we did, the resort will give you the experience you're after.

My husband and I booked and rebooked this vacation several times before we were actually able to go. It was worth the wait! The staff was very responsive to our change of dates and requests as we were booking. I had mentioned early in the booking process that we would like a villa as close to the end of the walk as possible and arrived to find we were in the villa second from the end. All of the staff were extremely friendly and accommodating. Staff coordinated with the hotels we stayed with before and after our arrival, which made the whole thing effortless. It was so nice to arrive and have someone waiting for you. We never even had to stop and think about where we needed to go. We bought our vacation through Travelzoo and the discounted activities/excursions offered through Travelzoo were different than the ones typically offered through the resort. The resort honored Travelzoo's discounts with the provided voucher. You can tell they work hard to provide excellent customer service. The resort is less than a 1 minute golf cart ride from the hotel, though other than the sound of the rare plane landing and taking off, you would never know you were airport was there. The grounds are beautifully kept. We stayed in an over the water sunset villa with a pool and loved it. The room was large and bed comfy. The mini bar was restocked daily. Internet connection was good throughout the resort. The sunset view was unobstructed and beautiful. Snorkeling right off of our deck was amazing when we were able to get in the water. We saw so many types of fish, sharks, and turtles both from our deck and when snorkeling. Unfortunately, it was quite windy on most days so we weren't able to jet ski, kayak, or stand up paddle board. The pool was fresh water, and we were happy we selected a villa with a pool. We only ate at the buffet though there is an Italian restaurant as well. The buffet had such a large and delicious variety of food that we never felt the need to go to the restaurant. We booked a couples massage. As someone who has had hundreds of massages, I can honestly say it was excellent. I also had a facial which I enjoyed. I felt the prices for the spa treatments were reasonably priced. We really enjoyed the adults only atmosphere. Even though there were no children, it was not a party atmosphere. I would highly recommend coming here if you are looking to relax in a beautiful location with good food, great service, and no children.