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Reviews of Kinan Retreat

Javaahiru Magu, 10010 Fulidhoo, Maldives

#5 of 20 hotels in Fulidhoo

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Review score

Based on 207 hotel reviews

8.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.8

  • Comfort

    8.9

  • Location

    9.7

  • Facilities

    8.3

  • Staff

    9.3

  • Value for money

    8.9

  • Free WiFi

    8.6

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  • Reviewed: 19 January 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 10 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    They have the best location on the island. Everything was beautiful. The food was very good.The room with the balkon is super nice,the view is beautiful.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 January 2025

    9.0
    Excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    Very clean with good service, and conveniently located near the port. A highly strategic location.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 January 2025

    10
    PERFECT! 🤍
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was perfect! 🤌🏻

    I LOVE EVERYTHING ABOUT KINAN RETREAT! It was worth every penny to spend my money with Kinan, the services they provide was AMAZING 😭 THE FOOD WAS AMAZING AS WELL! 🔥 its my first time in Maldives, and definitely will bring my family next time, a repeat trip with Kinan 🥰

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 January 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Lovely place with great staff. Special thanks to Kinan Beach Club for amazing trips

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 December 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room (2 Adults + 1 Child) with Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I think the best hotel in fulidhoo, all was so perfect, we had a doubt cuz we have a little baby, but all was good, thank you for everything

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 December 2024

    9.0
    A hidden gem , will definitely be back, great dive school next door
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathroom functional but dated, hot water in short supply at times but I think a dodgy shower valve

    Location, staff and relaxed atmosphere

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 December 2024

    10
    Paradise ❤️
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room (2 Adults + 1 Child) with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    This accommodation and especially the staff took us by the heart. ❤️ We had a room on the top floor with a huge terrace where there were sun loungers and a table and chairs. The room was cleaned regularly and scented with watermelon essence so we felt great. We also had full board paid and I think that's a win, one doesn't have to worry about anything. The choice is great and they can cater for gluten and dairy free diets too. You get a choice of Coca-Cola or Sprite for lunch and dinner in addition to a pitcher of water, which I find a luxury. We would love to return as the island has a great atmosphere and we simply felt very comfortable there. And if we do return, it will be to Kinan Hotels. 🥰🙏🏻

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 November 2024

    10
    wonderful hotel close to male
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing

    wonderful hotel close to the beach, with spectacular spectacle during the dinner : nurse shark coming very close every days

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 November 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Kayaks are free to use but unless having a paddle very early they use the two kayaks to get the boats so they are not available as a keen kayaker was disappointed. The other issue was did a trip to shark point but our guide didn't speak much English so didn't give any safety guidelines, I got a small nip on my hand from a shark and he didn't have a first aid kit .

    The location the staff the food the entertainment it was all very good . Fantastic maldive holiday at a fraction of cost of private resorts plus you meet local people. fulidhoo is an amazing island .don't hesitate this place is wonderful.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 October 2024

    8.0
    Great place to stay in Fulidhoo
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room (2 Adults + 1 Child) with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room equipment is a little run down. We were in the room on top and it looked a lot better on pictures. Still very comfortable. The food could use a little bit more variety - especially the breakfast.

    Very kind staff, always happy to help. Great atmosphere. The dinner with sharks and stingrays is awesome! Grrat location, close to the bikini beach. Great for kids.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 October 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room with an ocean view from the balcony was nice. Great staff and good kitchen. Half board arrangement worked well for us.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 September 2024

    9.0
    It was really good and worth to visit it.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    One of the rooms had a smelly bathroom.

    The property is almost in front of the dock. The staff was awaiting for us upon arrival that it surprised us as we did not advise of the arrival. The rooms are good for value and the staff care about us. They did activities during our stay that helps us enjoy the island

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 August 2024

    8.0
    Had a fab stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing to dislike as long as you are realistic about the standard they are able to offer on a local island where literally everything has to come by boat

    We decided to extend our stay by another night (wish it could have been more). Liked the convenience of just being able to go downstairs to the restaurant.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 August 2024

    8.0
    Lovely local island, would stay again
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Due to the open shower, my son slipped in the bathroom and hurt himself quite badly on the knee, elbow and face. Any sound travels very easily due to the construction of the property. I wish travellers would be more considerate of the locals and dress more modestly when not at the bikini beach as I was embarrassed for them at times (its not benidorm!!!)

    Lovely place with restaurant downstairs. The staff all work incredibly hard and are so pleasant and nice to deal with. Speedboat was arranged for us but no-one was there to meet us at the airport so caused quite some anxiety thinking we were going to miss it. Faisal was available by phone and it was sorted out.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 July 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 9 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    If you are looking for heaven on earth you have found it! It is by far the most beautiful accommodation on the island. The first step is in the sand and for ten days we didn't even need our slippers. Everything was spotless. The rooms were spacious and comfortable. The food was just wonderful. Dinner was served on the beach. Every day they create a beautiful setting by putting chairs, tables and lights in front of the sea and usually the food includes potatoes, rice, pasta and chicken or fish. All deliciously cooked like an expensive restaurant. But the most important thing is neither the rooms nor the food. The reason you should stay at this particular place is the people who work there. They're all excellent and special. The girl at the front desk, the manager, the cook and all the other guys hugged us from the first moment as if we were their family they hadn't seen in a long time. I don't know how we could ever thank them for giving us these moments. Guys, we loved you all! We really love you! We hope to see you again!

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 July 2024

    9.0
    Great views
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room (2 Adults + 1 Child) with Sea View
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No shower curtain to keep bathroom floor dry. Wifi was weak. Better at ground level.

    Enjoyed the large balcony and great views. Worth mentioning also was a very hardworking staff that worked tirelessly from morning to night, keeping the rooms and surroundings neat and clean.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 July 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights

    in our bathrooms wasnt possible to close the window, so we heard drum players till midnight. also doors is not possible to close properly. we had to buy watter, because you have it just for breakfast, lunch and dinner

    -location: stunning, nice view from the balcony, it is hotel directly on the beach with nice clear water. nice public beach is around 3 minutes by walk -room: good bed with comfy mattresses -food: they prepared very tasted meals, pastas, noodless, for breakfast you can choose also fruits. dinners was on the beach, what was very romantic -staff: friendly and helpful -activities: you can choose some trips, for example diving with turtles or sharks, shipwreck or rajas - you have coffee and tea whole day in the price - we had wedding here and we are very satisfied

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 June 2024

    10
    Great place for honeymoon ❤️
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room (2 Adults + 1 Child) with Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hotel is located in a prime location in the city, as it directly overlooks the sea. Behind the hotel there is more than one shop where you can buy gifts at excellent prices. All the hotel staff are very polite and respectful especially ( faisal and mo fizol ), and the food was excellent. Everything was in order.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 June 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Friendly people, nice location, very chill island, good food.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 May 2024

    8.0
    Amazing experience swimming woth sharks and stingrays
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room (2 Adults + 1 Child) with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wifi is very poor No tv in the room ( this was the deluxe room ) and it’s 2024 even 2 stars motels has tvs The food is very limited mostly fish we had full board included but we end up eating in other restaurants some times as the food very boring Now the negative things about the island I’ve been on other local islands and private resorts so I can tell the difference Not much vegetation on the island there are more buildings then palm trees, a lot of rubbish around and a lot of artificial staff that takes away the true feeling of a tropical Maldivian island A lot of construction going on that takes the tropical vibes away If it wasn’t for the sharks and stingrays I’ll say that I’ve regretted visiting this island, as it’s definitely not a cheap island to visit

    The location it’s very good, we had the top floor room with an amazing balcony and view The room is big and spacious, the bed it’s very nice and big The staff especially the lady manager she is very very helpful with everything you need Positive things about the island itself: water is nice and clear, the bikini beach it’s very nice with soft white sand Good snorkeling if you adventure further on the left side of the island We had amazing experience swimming with a lot of nurse sharks We played with a lot of stingrays We found a local guy that given us private and cheaper deals then most of the guest houses can offer ( walk around and talk to the locals, they will look after you )

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The double room was quite small for three of us, but if we were about to go back to Fulidhoo, I think we would still book again.

    Absolutely fantastic location, a few minutes walk from the bikini beach. Delicious local food, with enough options for each of us. Big thank you to the staff. You were amazing! Nothing was too much trouble, always smiling and very welcoming. The manager came to greet us on arrival and to say goodbye when we were leaving at 6.00 in the morning. They also prepared cooked breakfast for us on that day. The rooms were cleaned every day, cleaning staff always smiling and helpful. They were renovating the rooms when we stayed, so it's going to be even better going forward. We had a fantastic holiday ♡

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 May 2024

    8.0
    Everything is good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The standard rooms which in the lobby by entrance, are noisy when busy. Breakfast very limited Old facilities

    Location super great All staff & the owner are friendly helpful Reasonable price for tour organized

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2024

    9.0
    Great location, right by the sea, beautiful beach view and helpful staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Close to the beach

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2024

    10
    A perfect home in Fulidhoo.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was super clean and the staff were so welcoming. I'd recommend everyone to come stay at Kinan.

    Stayed in April 2024

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