We stayed at Amari for our honeymoon at the end of June 2018, and it far exceeded our already high expectations.
We opted for an overwater villa, which are magic! The rooms are super comfortable, bed was amazing, and the view spectacular. We literally woke up, walked 10 paces, and were in turquoise blue water! The room has plenty of space, and to the rear the outdoor bathroom is great!
The facilities on the island are also wonderful, can’t fault them. My wife had one of the best massages of her life at the spa, the gym is more than good enough for a resort gym, the pool area is huge with awesome views, the Thari bar is a good spot to hang out, and the dining area is really nice.
And finally the staff are simply lovely. Everyone is so great, but especially guys like Shareef (awesome room service towel art!), Athif and Fazel really made our stay even more enjoyable.
Quick tips:
1. Get an overwater villa, you will not regret it.
2. Get on the free snorkeling tour as soon as you arrive, because after that they let you borrow snorkeling gear for the duration of your stay, which you will want. The reef surrounding the island is spectacular and the ease of getting to it is second to none. Expect small reef sharks, turtles, rays, and tonnes of colourful fish!
3.We opted for the full board which included all meals, because we are not big drinkers. If you do want to drink every day, then get the all inclusive.
We will be back, that’s for sure!