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W Maldives vs Baros Maldives

Both hotels are endorsed by writers. Overall, W Maldives is preferred by most reviewers compared to Baros Maldives. W Maldives is ranked #5 in Maldives with recommendations from 6 reviews including Travel + Leisure, Oyster and Fodor's.

W Maldives
W Maldives
8 / 10
09110
From $980 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Fodor's Fodor's
"Not for fuddy-duddies, nor for those with kids under 13, this ultra-glamorous island resort has super luxury accommodation." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"The design-savvy W hotels group has expanded to the South Seas with a private-island resort in the Maldives." Full review
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There are W Welcome Ambassadors to greet them and direct them to the W Van that takes them to the W Lounge, where they are offered food, drinks, and, if they choose, a shower.
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"Fesdu has one of the best 'house reefs' of all the resort islands, which means spectacular dive and snorkel spots right off the beach, as opposed to the boat rides often required elsewhere." Full review
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It is of course possible to completely avoid these and all other distractions at the spa, which is bigger and better than most with its spacious teak-floored treatment rooms on the water.
Jetsetter Jetsetter
"South Beach swagger on an Indian Ocean island, with designer digs, a spa, and nightclub." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top choice
"W Retreat & Spa is sleek and imaginative, a boutique luxury island loaded with more casual cool than any other in the country." Full review
Baros Maldives
Baros Maldives
8 / 10
PO Box 2015, 20-02
From $832 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
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Fodor's Fodor's
"You'll reach Baros, one of the smaller and more secluded of the Maldives resort islands, by a 25-minute speedboat ride from Malé, and although it is slightly more affordable." Full review
Jetsetter Jetsetter
"Private island idyll with overwater villas, a house reef and three top-notch restaurants." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Understated, sophisticated class jumps out at you from the moment you arrive...This is a great choice for a luxurious and romantic getaway." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
9.0
"Marine adventures are guaranteed at Baros thanks to a staggeringly special house reef." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith Mr & Mrs Smith
"Intimate and idyllic, Baros hotel is a boutique retreat in the Maldives with peaceful overwater villas, serious scuba diving and sugary sands." Full review
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