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W Maldives vs Mirihi Island Resort

Both W Maldives and Mirihi Island Resort are highly recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, W Maldives ranks marginally better than Mirihi Island Resort. W Maldives comes in at #5 in Maldives with recommendations from 6 publications including Jetsetter, Lonely Planet and Travel + Leisure.

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
Mirihi Island Resort
Mirihi Island Resort
8 / 10
00190
From $679 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Oyster Oyster
Luxury
"On one of the smallest islands in the Maldives, the 37-villa Mirihi Island Resort has a personal feel, yet is stocked full of the luxe and convenient features you'd expect from any large luxury resort." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Tiny Mirihi is named after the yellow flower that grows around the island, and its philosophy is about simplicty and nature." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
8.0
"An island retreat without the bravado associated with many of the extravagant new Maldivian resorts, Mirihi maintains a focus on its beautiful surroundings." Full review