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South Ari Atoll, Sun Island Resort
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  • Reviewer Ratings4.3 stars
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23 Reviews For South Ari Atoll, Sun Island Resort

  • Tracy Halstad 16th Jul 2008

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    I stayed at Sun Island Resort during June/July 2008, weather was excellent, service was friendly throughout. As this was my Honeymoon my expectations were high; Sun Island exceeded in every way. Make the effort to do the diving there it is well worth it. Little Mermaid staff were very professional and very supportive as this was my first attempt at Sea. Needless to say I went back for another go. We will certainly return there next year - can't wait. The Sea plane transfer was worth it, so was the upgrade to the Water Bungalows. Only one downside was that I had to come home. Met some really great people there.

  • mettca 17th Mar 2008

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    Fantastic beach, Warm sea, Good rooms, Good food,
    Happy staff. Been 4 times, what can I say except not all bars or restaurants included in all inclusive.

  • cathysmith 15th Oct 2007

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    Sun Island Resort on South Ari Atoll is a total paradise, we thoroughly enjoyed our 8 days there and cannot fault any aspect of the whole place.
    Would just advise anyone going to make sure they plump for the sea plane transfer, the speed boat transfer is not for the faint hearted and takes 6 times as long! A wonderful island resort with everything for everyone! Staff extremely polite and friendly and food/service impeccable.

  • Manumartin Rank: Corporal 16th Jun 2007

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    We went in May 2007 for a chill out beach holiday, it was the the best we have had and would certainly return.

  • lizclem72 28th Mar 2007

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    Outstanding place of beauty, I had one small problem and asked for help from our rep who worked for Thomson, waste of space and time, I got excellent help from a different company rep, who was great.
    This holiday overall was fantastic, found the super deluxe better than the water bungalows, as you get more of a sea breeze from the opposite side of the water bungalows. Snorkeling is fantastic!
    Bicycles are available for hire on Sun Island and are well worth it.

  • carluksurrey 27th Mar 2007

    Reviewer rating: 3.5 stars


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    Hi everyone

    Just got back from a very relaxing time at Sun Island. Loved 99% of it. Far too much too say about it in a forum, so i've thrown together a website with a few of my comments and photos on.

    I have a page or two left to add, but please feel free to take a look. It covers my thoughts on the journey, the accommodation, food, drink, "all inclusive" etc etc

    I will add stuff to it over next few days, but its live now, so do feel free to browse to www.sunislandmaldives.co.uk and see ...

  • aschia Rank: Lance Corporal 1st Sep 2006

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    Flight
     10.5 hours non-stop Gatwick to Male with First Choice
     Decent legroom with a choice of films, games, TV shows etc on the seat back screen. Worth upgrading to the 'Sky+ style' Premier TV for £5, which allows you to pause, rewind etc.
     If you can manage to have a sleep for 3 or 4 hours, the flight becomes all the more manageable
     Great view of the atolls as you come in to land gives you an idea of the paradise that is to follow

    Transfer from ...

  • twc 30th Aug 2006

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    Sun Island in the Maldive is a fantastic place! It is total paradise! The service was superb and we had an amazing time. I don't think any other holiday will match up to it. We had lovely food every night, and excellent snorkeling. It is a clean and very tidy island with lots to do.

    I have some pictures at www.tony-cook.co.uk/maldives/Sun_island.htm

    All inclusive is from 10am - 1am, and it does not include tea and coffee in your room.
    The hello neighbours trip isn't very good.

    I would ...

  • arthur206 Rank: Corporal 28th Jun 2006

    Reviewer rating: 3.5 stars


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    All inclusive at Sun Island in the Maldives is not inclusive. You are very restricted to the main restaurant, and drinks at the cafe are only included if you are paying for meals. They charge you full price for take aways. Your drinks in the mini bar will cost you £2.50 per 330ml of pop (it soon adds up). Check the small print of what is included.

  • Huxy 18th Mar 2006

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    The Sun Island resort in The Maldives was described as large, and whilst we were there, so too were 300 others, and you hardly saw anyone.

    There was plenty to choose from at meal times, and the staff were friendly and efficient.

    My daughter grew fins and gills during our stay, as she spent most of the time in the water.

    I caught up on lots of reading in fantastic surroundings. It is the perfect place to relax, if that's what you want to do.

  • gardkarlsen Rank: Sergeant 6th Feb 2006

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    This is a trip report from the trip that my wife Nikki and I went on during Easter of 2004. We were at Sun Island in the Maldives in the period April 4th to April 12th. This was a pure beach vacation so I can summarize it few words: sun, beach, sea, snorkeling, relaxing with a good book and a cold drink :-). This report is best viewed on my homepage http://gardkarlsen.com as some of the pictures can show how beautiful it really is on the Maldives. Get in touch if you have any questions or commen ...

  • graychernat 3rd Jan 2006

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    Fabulous place. Sun Island is a place to relax and unwind you will love it.

  • devred 12th Oct 2005

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    Just returned from Sun Island (27.09.05-11.10.05) and if I had the money I would go every year!! Simple amazing place, initially stayed in a deluxe bungalow which was basic but still kept very clean (cleaned twice a day & towels replaced etc), the shower was outside which me and my girlfriend really liked, watching the stars while having a shower was great! We then had the opportunity to upgrade to a water bungalow for a great price of about £18pn each rather than the £65pn if we w ...

  • gday 24th Jul 2005

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    Although we visited Sun Island during the 'rainy season' (27/06 - 12/07) we had two weeks of fantastic weather.

    Nothing to fault at all regarding the accommodation. The room boy was fantastic (called in twice a day to change towels, turn down the bed etc) and there was everything that we required for a 2 week stay. Very clean & tidy. (we stayed in a super delux room)

    The buffet food was greatly varied and we did not tire of it at all. Very nice selection for all dietary requirements. ...

  • suzierooboo 21st Jul 2005

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    People are moaning that this island is impersonal. We didn't find that at all, it was totally the opposite! It's the biggest resort Island in the Maldives... Surely that tells you that its going to be BIG and not small! I have no complaints about this island, the most relaxing and beautiful holiday I've been on!

  • rossb1 27th May 2005

    Reviewer rating: 3.5 stars


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    The big problem with Sun Island was the all inclusive factors. They have a platinum and gold card options that are really more what I would expect for an an all inclusive resort.

  • wilfo1 1st Apr 2005

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    Sun Islands an excellent island, could not fault a thing. Food was excellent, rooms were great, staff very freindly. Have been to the maldives before but this was the best of all so far.

  • sarahjackman 25th Jan 2005

    Reviewer rating: 2.5 stars


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    The Sun Island, while not cheap, often felt it. It is extremely commercial and what they make up for in facilities, they certainly lose in intimacy and charm. You are able to get away from the cavernous dining rooms at meal times, but as the Thai and Italian aren't part of your all inclusive, the costs start to mount up, particularly if you're a diver. Not so all inclusive after all.

    The diving is, however, fantastic. The Little Mermaid dive school has extremely high standards and offers an ...

  • ghamilto12 3rd Nov 2004

    Reviewer rating: 3.5 stars


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    Sun Island is generally a nice resort with good food, activities. Accommodation is OK, but pays the extra for superior or Water villa.
    It's a big island, and compared to other Maldivian resorts it felt a bit too commercial & impersonal.
    I would recommend other resorts before this one.

  • BeverleyG Rank: Corporal 28th Sep 2004

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    We went to Sun Island in February and it was wonderful! No complaints whatsoever, it was just how you would imagine paradise to be, white beaches, blue sky, and palm trees. We didn't go all inclusive and we didn't find it too expensive. Hiring bikes is a must as the island is fairly big. The food was great and there was a big selection. We didn't have to share a table, and it didn't look like too many others did either but possibly that was the time of year. I would definitely recommend Sun I ...