Prestigious Meeru is not only the third, oldest property in the Maldives, it is also the third largest resort, with 284 rooms and dedicated fans, including regular customers (many Germans). The island is attractive for all ages: families have their own corner of the island, and couples have their own, hence there are two separate swimming pools, two buffet restaurants, and 2 spas. Most of the guests sit on all inclusive, so bars are always alive – especially 24-hour. During the day, there is plenty to do and see, including a diving school with PADI multi-language courses, a range of water sports, excursions, and even a golf course. House reef snorkeling requires a boat trip, although many are happy to sunbathe on the beautiful beaches.
The luxury accommodation is equipped with vaulted wooden roofs, wooden panels, and double beds (many romantic beds have canopies with mosquito netting); some of them are above water, some on the beach, and some offer jacuzzis in the bathrooms under the open sky. Service is a little rusty, but the value for money is simply magnificent.
The Island
Meeru Island Resort & Spa Much is real treasure of authentic and proud practice of Maldivian heritage. By preserving the unspoiled natural resources of the Maldives Islands, Meeru continuously helps create an unforgettable holiday experience.
As ‘resort in a resort’ place at Meeru, the northern part of the Island is adults only area for guests staying at Jacuzzi Water Villas and Water Front Villas. These couples only villas offers an iconic private intimate escape amidst the Indian Ocean. For adults only (18 years above) and guests staying at the northern end of the island Maalan restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner in an authentic Maldivian atmosphere with thatched roofs, sand floors and open spaces. Uthuru bar is an adult only escape to submerge into the Maldivian sunsets or simply relax and enjoy some pre or post dinner beverages.
CONTACT US TO GET SPECIAL DEALMeeru invariably attracts Europeans, but the interest of the Asian market is also growing, with the Chinese cguests, as a rule preferring water villas. This change in demographic indicators causes a small clash of cultures and is not appreciated by some regular guests from Europe of more traditional thinking. The island is big enough for everyone to have enough space for solitude and the only real place that brings together is the bufet restaurants. After dinner, Europeans tend to flock to the bars, while Asians tend to creep into their numbers. Service is decent and management appears only to meet a frequent guests upon arrival and reward an exclusive invitation to a weekly “manager’s party”, where newcomers are usually not called.
Location
Meeru Island Resort & Spa is located on a private island of Meerufenfush in North Male Atoll (Kaafu atoll), in its eastern corner. After receiving the baggage in VelanŠ° (Male) international airport, newcomers should contact the Meeru representative at the eponymous counter and present their voucher. Most often, guests have to wait for the arrival of all the other guests from the list, since Meeru is a big island and the waiting may be longer than for boutique hotels with only a few dozen rooms. For the transfer there are some different types of boats – some are slower, and some are faster, but the trip usually takes less than an hour. During the trip, bottled drinking water will be offered.
Upon arrival, guests are seated in the modern lounge and a welcome drink is provided while check-in is in progress, and it’s also a good time to make changes to your booking, meals are full-board packages, all-inclusive and all inclusive plus. Next, guests and their luggage are transported by golf cart to the rooms.
The island is 1200 meters long by 350 meters wide, about 32 hectares (80 acres). A beautiful, turquoise lagoon and long stretches of white, sandy beach surround Meeru Island Resort & Spa. Much of this stunning Maldives Island Resort remains untouched with its fringing coconut palm trees, abundant vegetation and colorful coral reefs teeming with marine life.
Villas
The island has 284 rooms divided between couples and families. The interior is authentic with wooden walls and / or ceiling, wooden furniture and colorful fabrics. All rooms are equipped with bathrobes, coffee / tea, complimentary bottled water, and a stocked minibar with snacks and drinks, including soda, beer, wine and liqueurs. The superior categories of rooms have a Nespresso coffee machine, and outdoor bathrooms in many villas equipped with a private Jacuzzi.
The newly introduced IPTV, which is available in all room categories, features a wide range of international TV channels, YouTube, an extensive collection of complimentary movies on demand and allowing you to access your own Netflix account. The resort’s new system will allow you to enjoy premium content from the comfort as your home away from home.
Room categories are simple: Beach, Jacuzzi Beach, Water, Jacuzzi Water and Honeymoon. Standard accomodation – Beach Villas and Water Villas are lined up along the east and west shores, facing the ocean.
CONTACT US TO GET SPECIAL DEALJacuzzi Beach Villas are lined along the entire west side. Jacuzzi Water Villas with 2 jetties are on the northern tip and others stretch from the island’s mid-point to the east. These accommodation options will give you sunset views, or take the south side where the sun is all day. The top class rooms themselves are undoubtedly luxurious.
Jacuzzi Water Villas are located along one of the two jetties and have a more spacious bedroom, an espresso machine, a huge wardrobe, a spacious indoor / outdoor bathroom. There is a private sun deck overlooking the ocean, and a separate fenced corner in the rear with a hydromassage bath.
Two separate Honeymoon Suites are located over the water in the lagoon (without jetty) in a short boat trip from the beach. This apartment has a separate bedroom and a living / dining area, as well as a private pool. As a bonus, expect a bottle of champagne on arrival. VIP-persons in any category of rooms are also brought with a bottle of champagne..
An alternative to other accommodation categories on this large and diverse island is recommended where changing rooms or places can give a different holiday experience. Guests can retire in a quiet corner or take a villa next to the pool, near the bars, or the diving center. The bonus at the resort is full – it’s frequent offers for free 2 nights on safariboat. Many guests love this option and on returning they are more likely to get an update, not their old room.
Restaurants and Bars
Of all the latest improvements, one of the largest and most obvious is the food. What used to be the usual dining room with long tables today is an unusually delicious cuisine for a resort of this level. Presentations, variety and quality will not disappoint anyone.
Other restaurants to choose from for an additional fee: Hot Rock, with BBQ and seafood cooked on hot stones, and Asian Wok is a romantic restaurant on the southern tip of the island with intimate lighting and well-spaced tables with magnificent sea views. The latter has Teppanyaki hot plates cuisine, a good wine list and an advance booking is required for both restaurants. You can expect delicious dining at great value. We encourage you to have at least one memorable meal at Asian Wok Restaurant during your holiday in Meeru.
A-Mare serves delicious Italian cuisine with a contemporary twist, as well as specialty pizzas, snacks, and other dishes prepared fresh daily. The menu features classic Italian recipes passed down through generations and moderninterpretations of traditional favorites.
For a more casual meal in a laid-back setting, Meeru Cafe is next to the pool and on the menu you will find sandwiches, pastries, ice cream, coffee desserts and tea. Snacks can be found around both pools.
Sport & Activities
The water sports center is very active, flexible and full equipped with new facilities (including kite surfing and surfing), the resort also has many sport offerings, plus a good choice of adventures. Safaris with dolphins, snorkeling and fishing, diving and an islands hopping are just some of the day trips. But in general, the resort can be called calm and private. Most nights in Lagoon Bar take place some nightlife. There is a children’s club and babysitting, but kids are not allowed to stay in Water Villas, and in truth it’s not a family friendly resort.
The lagoon is good for water sports, being large, fairly shallow and with a sandy bottom. At low tide the water is knee-deep, but there are large canals dug, that remain good for swimming. Snorkeling is on both sides of the main jetty for a total of about 500 meters. The house reef can not boast of coral gardens, but a fish life is beautiful. There are sharks, rays and turtles. In the resort’s menu activities there is also a weekly snorkeling safari for 3 excellent reefs of South Male Atoll. For those who do not like swimming with a mask and snorkel, a daily fish feeding provides ample chance for a close acquaintance with marine life. Room service is available 24 hours.
Olhuveli has a decent Sun Spa with eight treatment rooms in the open air. Built almost entirely above the water, all the buildings of the spa are connected to each other by wooden footbridges. The spa is built in Chinese style, but the masseuses are from Indonesia, Thailand and India. The spa offers everything from massages for two to facials, and includes a beauty salon, a sauna, a steam bath and hydromassage pools. Ayurvedic techniques while encompassing the five elements. The prices are approximately average for the Maldives.Maldives.
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