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Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru vs JEN Maldives Male by Shangri-La

Both Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru and Hotel Jen Male are praised by professional travelers. On balance, Hotel Jen Male ranks slightly higher than Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru. Hotel Jen Male has a TripExpert Score of 80 with approval from 2 publications including Oyster, Lonely Planet.

Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru
Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru
7 / 10
Vabbinfaru Island
From $573 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
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Oyster Oyster
Luxury
"This luxury boutique resort from Thailand's Banyan Tree is slightly bigger and more expensive than sister property Angsana next door." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Banyan Tree's only Maldives resort boasts beautiful wide beaches on a lovely circular island far enough from Male to feel like a true desert island experience." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
9.0
"This eco-friendly resort on a beautiful coral island brags ample white-sand shores, a colourful reef teeming with marine life, and various dive sites." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Banyan Tree's only Maldives resort boasts beautiful wide beaches on a lovely circular island far enough from Male to feel like a true desert island experience" Full review
JEN Maldives Male by Shangri-La
JEN Maldives Male by Shangri-La
7 / 10
Ameer Ahmed Magu, Male 20096
From $208 /night
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"This 117-room upscale hotel is hands-down the nicest option in the capital of Malé; it is also the tallest with 14 stories and views from big windows." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top choice
"By far Male’s best hotel is this smart Shangri-La-run property a block back from the harbour." Full review