Taj Coral Reef Resort and Spa MaldivesvsBanyan Tree Vabbinfaru
Both hotels are rated highly by professionals. Overall, Vivanta by Taj Coral Reef Maldives is the choice of most writers compared to Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru. Vivanta by Taj Coral Reef Maldives comes in at 78 with praise from 3 sources like Lonely Planet, Jetsetter and Oyster.
Taj Coral Reef Resort and Spa Maldives
Jetsetter
Oyster
Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
Forbes Travel Guide
Hembudhu Island, North Male Atoll
From $1,410/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Jetsetter "Hip thatch-roofed villas dot an intimate lagoon at this laid-back resort in the North Malé Atoll." Full review
OysterUpscale
"This small, upscale resort with lower prices (and less luxury) than sister property Exotica draws couples of many nationalities." Full review
Lonely Planet "Totally remodelled in 2009, heart-shaped Taj Vivanta is a glamorous resort that still manages to feel laid-back and unpretentious." Full review
Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand
"Vivanta by Taj Coral Reef Maldives, in spite of (or perhaps by virtue of) its unwieldy name, is the sort of place that needs very little by way of explaining. It’s an overwater villa..." Full review
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Just be sure you’re ready to disconnect for a bit.
Forbes Travel Guide Recommended
"Taj Coral Reef Resort & Spa, Maldives has a distinctly fresh and laid-back vibe that seems
to appeal in particular to young couples - honeymooners make up approximately
80 percent..." Full review
Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru Oyster Lonely Planet
The Telegraph Lonely Planet Forbes Travel Guide
Vabbinfaru Island
From $573/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
OysterLuxury
"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 "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 Telegraph9.0
"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 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
Forbes Travel Guide 4 Stars
"Simplicity is key at Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru, a secluded Maldives
resort that lets its stunning sea views and soft white sands do the talking.
Located in the North Male Atoll, the small..." Full review
