Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru

Gorgeous small natural island with a lovely house reef. Service is delightful and a true 10/10. Rooms are a little dated, but well-maintained. Shoutout to Fipit (from Bali) who was the best server we encountered during our stay!

We returned to Maldives after COVID and we chose Banyan Tree again due to the last pleasant experience. And this time we brought our kid and parents with us and they too had a fantastic time. Needless to mention about the reefs near the hotel which was breathtaking and even our young kid got to enjoy the snorkeling to the fullest checking out sharks and all different colorful fish. Our stay at this Maldives resort was again remarkable, thanks to the extraordinary care and attention from the staff, they went the extra mile to make sure things are well taken care of. Special thanks to Waheed, the hotel manager, whose warm leadership ensured every detail was perfect, and Zendie, the restaurant manager, who made every dining experience delightful and personalized, this definitely helped compensate the quality of the food in the hotel that needs certain improvements. Chef Ann was wonderful and her Thai dishes are one of the best to try on the Island. We were especially touched by Okta, who went above and beyond to assist us even during her off-duty hours, showing genuine kindness and dedication. The presence of a clinic on the island also added peace of mind, reflecting the resort’s commitment to guest well-being. My family got an emergency after diving and good to have the help of the in-house doctor to care for him during our stay. This team’s unmatched hospitality made our trip unforgettable. We can’t wait to return!

Great hotel, offering unforgettable experiences. Firstly, it is located only 20 minutes away from the airport when traveling by speedboat. All the staff are incredibly polite and have a great level of english, all of them were great, I just couldn't remember all the names. We received a great welcome from Luu and Harry, which showed us the island and explained how everything works. The food was great, especially the omlette from the chef during the morning breakfast. There is a great variety of activities such as snorkeling around the house reef. For surplus charges, you could try scuba diving, which is a great experience, or go to an excursion to see the manta rays. Both marine lab and marine center offer great activities, such as save the reef from Harry and other staff. You should definitely try the night snorkeling with Chika, which will be the most insane 1 hour of your life. Finally, every 2 hours there is a boat which can carry you to the island nearby, where you can do snorkeling or diving. Definitely recommended this hotel which gave me unforgettable experiences for my whole life P.s. had fun chatting with Zendie and Chika, they are awesome people 😀.

The day visit to Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru was absolutely excellent. Within one island you have the opportunity to visit the neighboring island Dhawara Ihuru. Excellent reef around both islands. Very helpful and smiling staff for whom nothing was a problem. The highlight of the stay was a visit to the award winning Japaness restaurants with a two-level pool. Thank you Fatima and the team

Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru is one of the best Resort and Island in Maldives within 25mins boat ride from Male airport. Our group of 35paxs had a wonderful time. Food was good and service was Banyan Tree brand. One of the few island with a big beach. The Dolphin cruise was amazing as well.