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3 out of 5
Aveyla Manta Village
Dheyliyaa Magu, Baa Atoll, Dharavandhoo

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 36 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

2.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

2/10 Terrible

UnhappyWAyvela, San Francisco

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Things to be aware of: Room/ Bathroom: Extremely small, smelly, moldy, grimy, and dark. Beach area: Small, only hard packed sand with rocks on the shore, not good for lounging. Front desk staff: Rarely at the desk or working and rude. Fine Print/ cancellation policy: Make sure you read the find print and they keep reservation. Misleading advertising: faked out photos and using creative videos This hotel has horribly small claustrophobic rooms and bathrooms which feel grimy and tiny. For example, the bathroom door blocks the sink so you have to close the door to even get to the sink and the door almost hits the toilet. All the toilet seats are a way smaller size then the actual toilet. The room is barely large enough for the bed. The rooms on the ground floor have extremely low ceilings. The rooms at Ayvela Manta Village are absolutely not acceptable. So bad to the point that even after we paid for the entire stay we decided to leave and pay for another hotel. Do not be fooled by their tricky advertising with photos and drone videos of their courtyard, lobby, hallways, and beach. When you are actually on the island you realize their beach area is really small without soft sand that leads into the sea. They have a drone video that starts at the hotel entrance from the beach then it quickly pans out to focus on beaches that belong to other hotels. This hotel will lead you to believe it is on a nice beach but actually only has a small area.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My room was full of ants, cockroaches, caterpillars. Originally I was staying 5 nights but left next morning. There were other guests also left. We travellled from USA and spent lot money In travel and it was all disaster.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A fantastic stay
We really enjoyed our stay Aveyla Manta Village. This is a boutique hotel. The property is right on the bikini beach. Our room was on the second floor facing the ocean and we really enjoyed the room and the balcony. Do yourself a favor and pay a bit more and don't stay inside the villag. You will enjoy a lot more this property. Liquid Salt Divers operate from the hotel which makes things easy and comfortable. They send a drone to check Hanifaru Bay which is really cool. We are vegans so the only thing we wish is that the chef was a bit more considerate. Many of the options could have been easily made vegan by taking out one ingredient. Still, we had plenty of food and it. The dining area which also serves as a hangout area was great. We would love to return to this magical place.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017
Response from Shaiba on 8 Nov 2017
Than you very much for your kind words.We will try our best to improve the services to provide you a perfect stay.Hope to see you again soon :)

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beats a resort, hands down
I loved this place. On previous diving trips to the Maldives I stayed in resorts and Aveyla Manta Village had a much better feel. The other people staying there were a proper mixed bunch - in a good way. It felt like a lovely locally owned hotel on an island where people actually love to live. Not just a bunch of tourists being herded around and forced to sit at the same table every night like a bunch of lemmings. The hotel was spotless. Every morsel of food I ate was delicious. There is not enough fish on the menu but that was also my experience on other islands where food was not so well presented or well made. The staff were very accommodating. They were quiet and understated. The island is beautiful and the diving was special
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is exactly as shown in the images!
A 2 day visit to this hotel prior to leaving the Maldives. Extremely helpful and obliging staff and very good value for money. Also convenient for domestic airport with link to Male meaning a night on this island rather than over crowded Male.

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly and welcoming staff. Location kind of boring but staff makes you feel at home. Food was very tasty. Owner is very kind. Ainth is the best helper I ever had. There is nothing to do on the island except for diving and snorkeling.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I had time of my life!
It is very difficult to feel dissatisfy in a Maldives hotel. Every picture is a poster there. Rooms are spacious, amazing food.The staff knew the balance between friendliness and privacy. Is value for money.
Response from Ryshyn & Sidey on 20 Oct 2016
Thank you for choosing our hotel, and for taking the time to write a review! We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your accommodations, as well as the Hanifaru Bay Manta Snorkelling Trip. Our hotel aims to provide a truly unique experience, and we are thrilled that we were able to exceed your expectations. We look forward to welcoming you back to our hotel in the future.

10/10 Excellent

sharon, Singapore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
highly recommend Aveyla!
staff was helpful and we didnt worry abt flights/transfer at all We stayed in an Ocean View room. lovely to enjoy the fresh seabreeze & sit in the little balcony to read. hot water in shower. the decor is simple but works. they are generous with tea & coffee in-room. room cleaned daily, with water (two 500ml) & towels replenished.they had a turn-down service. highlight was the mantas. i'm not a gd swimmer but they had lifevests. the team always checked if we were doing ok so I felt safe. boat was well-maintained and staff had great ownership & warmth. food was VERY tasty and gd value for money. service excellent. highly recommend Aveyla for a fuss-free & relaxing time if u r into snorkeling/diving.
Response from General Manager on 4 Sept 2016
Thanks for leaving a review, and glad to know that you've enjoyed your stay with us. Hope to see you soon.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is new, with spacious and quiet public area, great view of the ocean.
Response from Risheen on 28 Jul 2016
Thank you for your positive comments. We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us!

10/10 Excellent

Dean, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Well priced stay in the Maldives
If you can't afford the pricey $1000 a night rooms at the other resorts just stay at Avelya and do resort visits. Good food and great staff.

10/10 Excellent

Marta, Poland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic place to stay.
Perfect place for relaxing holiday. Good food, nice staff.
Response from Ryshyn & Sidey on 20 Oct 2016
Dear Marta. Thank you for your positive comments. We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us! We hope your next stay is just around the corner. Call us if there is anything we can help you with.

10/10 Excellent

Randa, Japan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely experience
The staff at Aveyla do everything they can to make you feel at home. From the minute we arrived they provided whatever was needed at the time. Our room was immaculate, the food wonderful, and they helped us go snorkeling. We wanted to go shopping and they called ahead and the shop keeper met us on the street to make sure we could find it. That is personal service. It was a magical time.
Response from Ryshyn & Sidey on 20 Oct 2016
Dear Randa! Thank you for giving us a perfect rating. I’m sure our entire hotel staff enjoyed catering to your needs as much as you enjoyed your stay. Take care!

10/10 Excellent

Pradeep Sekhar, India

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Place! Memorable trip thanks to Super Hosts
We had a fantastic experience thanks to our hosts Ryshyn and Sidey. From planning our transfer logistics to arranging last minute flights, you guys were such angels. The resort is located on the ocean front with amazing views and private beach access. And of course being one of the first few guests helped. We were pampered quite a bit!! Being located on an inhabited island offers a unique chance to experience both the local culture and a resorts' exclusivity. We were able to do quite a bit of snorkeling. Sidey's lessons and his amazing patience took us from knowing zilch swimming to be able snorkel on our own in 2 days. We also got some great food, thanks to Nasi. European, Indian, local Madivian cuisine - name it, we had it all - king size. Thanks a ton for such a great holiday and a memorable experience.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
令人無法讓人忘記的一段時光
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

KOICHI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
とても満足
とても親切なスタッフがいろいろ教えてくれてとても助かりました ホテル前のビーチはシュノーケルに最適でした
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ci ero stato anche l'anno scorso, sempre a marzo, e ci sono tornato di nuovo, ritrovando lo stesso clima rilassato e amichevole e la simpatia di tutto lo staff.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

marion&uwe, Freiburg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Immer wieder gerne
Kurzfristig eine Woche zur Erholung gebucht, super! Hatten zwar Pech mit dem Wetter, aber das Personal tat sein Bestes uns bei Laune zu halten. Pläne schon für das nächste Jahr.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2017
Response from Shaiba on 11 Dec 2017
Thank you for your kind words,Looking foraward to see you again soon :)

6/10 Okay

Roxie, France

Liked: Cleanliness
Un très bon rapport qualtié prix. Chambre petite mais largement suffisante et confortable. Petit bémol aucune insonorisation phonique. Personnel sympathique. Nous recommandons la chambre avec vue océan en hauteur Prix des plongées hypers abordables. Pour les repas, préférez commander à la carte(meilleur)...les buffets sont assez répétitifs, épicés et souvent froid.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2017
Response from Shaiba on 28 Nov 2017
Thank you for your kind words.We work our best o improve our services and facilities for a better stay. Hope to see you again soon :)

10/10 Excellent

Kerstin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2017
Than you for your kind response.Hope you enjoyed your stay and Looking forward to see you again soon :)

10/10 Excellent

Nuch

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
โรงแรมติดชายหาด วิวสวย
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10/10 Excellent

Piero, Padova

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
best accommodation in the Island ;-)
Un trattamento da principi... in un'isola incantevole. Un modo diverso di vivere le Maldive (rispetto ai grandi resort con SPA e animazione), che ricorda un po' le vacanze che trascorrevo 30 anni fa nelle isolette della Grecia.

8/10 Good

Quentin, Paris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Relax et détente !
Supers vacances d'une semaine à Aveyla ! Le point fort, c'est le calme qui y règne, on entend la mer tout le temps ! C'est une petite structure (16 chambres) sans faire vide non plus. Les chambres sont impeccables, les serviettes et les serviettes de plages renouvelées tous les jours. Si vous avez le choix, prenez les chambres en haut, elles ont un balcon avec vue sur la mer, la tête dans les palmiers. Nous étions en bas, c'est très sympa aussi, mais pas le même effet. Le personnel est vraiment gentil et très discret, il donne 2 petites bouteilles d'eau par jour (la grande bouteille est à 2,5$ en plus). La plage est super propre, sable blanc et eau bleue turquoise. Des magnifiques et nombreux poissons tropicaux à 10m de la plage directement sur le récif, un régal ! Il y a même une tortue qui venait le matin vers 10h :) Et on a vu passer 2 groupes de dauphins qui longeaient la plage. Concernant le repas, e petit-déjeuner est simple, café et thé, saucisse, beans, souvent des œufs, du jus de fruit frais, et du pain de mie avec toaster. Le déjeuner, c'est 15$ le buffet ou à la carte (9$ un burger, 6$ un dhal pour avoir une idée des prix). Il y a deux sortes de cuisines au buffet, occidentale et locale, la première est pas mal, la seconde super ! Epicée comme il faut sans que ça arrache non plus ;) Enfin, la guest room est aussi un centre de plongée PADi, ils offrent des excursions en snorkeling pour 35$ et des sorties en plongée pour 62$.

8/10 Good

johannes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is a great place to relax, snorkelling and enjoying the beautiful malidives.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Beata

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
5 beautiful Days
I spend 5 beautiful Days in Aveyla Manta Village. I chose this Hotel because of the near to the Hanifaru Bay where the Mantas come (Mai-November) for a feeding.
Response from Mattey on 15 Aug 2017
Thank you for your positive review! We are happy that you've enjoyed your stay with us. Our entire hotel staff enjoyed catering to your needs as much as you enjoyed your stay. Hope to see you again.

8/10 Good

peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Modern en netjes hotel/gasthuis erg genoten
Erg genoten van hotel en personeel, mooie kamers met alleen iets te kleine badkamer maar deze voldoet zeker goede bedden en voorzien van koffie en thee faciliteiten zoals ook een garderobekast en safe en goede airco ook handig balkon i.v.m drogen zwemkleding Verder goede duik voorziening en top divemasters tegen nette prijzen.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hôtel très sympa sur une île locale
Hôtel récent donc très propre, avec des chambrs face à l'océan ou d'autres face au village. Cuisine de l'hôtel très bonne. Snorkelling incroyable juste devant l'hôtel ! C'était magnifique!

10/10 Excellent

Pietro, Napoli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Guesthouse Fantastica
Abbiamo vissuto un esperienza unica in questa guesthouse, la consiglio vivamente a tutti. l'unica nota negativa sono i prezzi alti per l'escursioni e che nella formula pensione completa non è compreso di almeno 1 bottiglia d'acqua si paga da parte.

8/10 Good

Mirka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rento loma
Vietettiin kuusi yötä Aveylassa. Toisen kerroksen parvekkeellinen huone merinäköalalla oli oikein mukava. Siivottiin kahdesti päivässä, ilmastointi toimi ja sänky mukava. Ehdottomasti parasta oli oma rantakaistale, missä aurinkotuoleja. Siellä sai huoletta nauttia auringosta bikineissä. Ihan kohtalainen snorklailupaikka suoraan hotellin edessä. Snorkkeli ja sukellusretket aika hintavia, mutta vedenalainen maailma oli kyllä superhieno! Hieman enemmän voisi olla tietoa saatavilla, kaikki piti käydä kysymässä ja eri ihmiset tiesivät vastaukset eri asioihin. Ruoka oli korkeintaan kohtalaista, mutta saarella on vaihtoehdot vähissä. Kylässä muutamia kauppoja ja ystävällisiä ihmisiä, mukava nähdä vähän paikalliselämääkin. Kiva henkilökunta, ehkä hieman ohjausta tarvitsisivat palveluammattiin.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Nina, Санкт-Петербург

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я бы вернулась именно в этот отель!!!
Отличный отель, находится очень близко к океану с необыкновенным видом!!!Для медового месяца самое то)).

10/10 Excellent

chiara, milano

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nuovissimo e molto curato!
Eccellente qualità prezzo albergo nuovissimo personale simpatico e super disponibile. sorge direttamente su una Spiaggia privata di spiaggia bianchissima. Da migliorare (anche assolutamente accettabile) la varietà dei piatti proposti e no al pesce congelato! Non avevo preso nessun pacchetto per le immersioni e ogni immersione con attrezzatura mi è costata 117 dollari ( un po' troppo cara per le mie tasche sicuramente conviene prendere un pacchetto) moltissime mante!!!! Comunque nel complesso lo consiglierei assolutamente per l'atmosfera rilassata la bellezza del posto il personale che ti fa sentire subito a casa tua e la professionalità in genere! a ferragosto hanno organizzato una grigliata di pesce questa volta fresco e abbiamo mangiato sulla spiaggia in grandi tavoli uniti, inoltre spesso viene un musicista locale ( bravissimo! Sembrava ben harper!) a suonare e cantare. Insomma ci tornerei sicuramente! Anzi già mi mancano!

6/10 Okay

Petri, Stockholm

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Nice peaceful guesthouse
We spend 5 days on our second part of our honeymoon on Aveyla. The guesthouse with it's garden to the seaside is quite nice and you can watch the sunrise or sunset from the Maldivian swings in the trees just above the water. Relaxed atmosphere, maybe too quiet since we were the only couple staying there. The dive master saved our visit buy taking us to the Hanifury Bay and snorkeling with the feeding mantas. We did some great dives in the area also. The house reef/wall just outside the house is quite good also, and we even saw an Eagle Ray Manta there. One night we also got an honeymoon decoration of our bed, which was quite nice.