Rangali Island Hilton Hotel

The island was unbelievable. There were ample places to eat and loads of variety, even for the fussiest eaters. The infinity pool at the Rangli Island Hilton Hotel in the Maldives was divine. The underwater restaurant was breathtaking, and the sheer number of staff meant that we were waited on hand and foot.

It was VERY expensive once we got there. We only booked bed and breakfast so that we could visit each of the restaurants each night. Although, if you book half or full board, there is discount in most of the restaurants in the evening, and the two restaurants which are included in half and full board were absolutely gorgeous, with a sushi bar, Indian, Italian, Maldivian and many more varieties of food each night.

Unbelievable islands. Definitely worth going to, although not cheap!

We have been to the Hilton Rangali three times so far and are looking forward to returning again this year to see what the new beach villas and underwater restaurant are like. We have stayed in the old style beach villa and twice in the water villas - which we prefer (until we see the new beach villas I expect).

Scuba diving with Mantas is generally best between January and March.

Abiding memory is going into the restaurant for the evening meal and sighing - wondering how I was going to manage to sample all of the different dishes available. It was heaven.

Staff are very attentive.

Mustn't forget the greeting at Male airport but I won't say anymore, just go there and see for yourself.

Wow! Just got back from a 10 day second honeymoon on the Rangali Island Hilton Hotel (not one island but two). We were fortunate enough to have chosen one of the new lavish deluxe beach villas as our accommodation on bed & breakfast plan, and safe to say we were not disappointed. The villa was outstanding, with outdoor bathing pavilion complete with banana leaf covered shower, sound system and water featured courtyard. Once inside we had a spacious main room housing a giant bed, sofa, desk, eating table and reading chair, leading out to our own private Jacuzzi pool (plunge pool doesn't do it justice) and terrace complete with chairs and loungers along with a garden leading out to the beach and crystal ocean.

My wife was blubbering as we were shown around our new home, as it was just stunning. Given that this kind of holiday is normally filled with copious amounts of reading, resting and relaxing, it was a joy to spend time in this palace, and being cleaned twice a day, it was always looking superb when we returned from our adventures.

The food was truly the best I have experienced on any holiday, with 7 benchmark restaurants to choose from, along with in-villa dining which was a very good affordable choice for the non a la carte days. In the evenings the bars were filled with local atmosphere with live music, clothing parades and of course those views to die for and the excellent range of water sports and excursions were the highlight of our holiday. Trips to the local fishing village, glass bottom boats for the non-snorkellers and dolphin watch boat rides just topped off the regular fish and ray viewings that we were used to at dinner.

With the most amazing staff to attend to your every need, this was truly an enlightening experience, with Maldivian being the most hospitable people I could wish for.

This home from home resort is unbeatable, and managed to exceed every expectation I had in mind. The only downside was that the weather could have graced us with fewer storms, which would have led to less cancelled beach events, but nothing could dampen our enthusiasm to return to this paradise. The only problem will be in trying to match this kind of pampering and location on future holidays!

From landing by sea plane to seeing mum and baby dolphin 50 yards from the shore its just fantatic, a very close second to Soneva Fushi. No problems from the Tsunami although it was very much in our minds.

we recieved VIP treatment throughout the week at the Hilton Maldives Rangali Island. Accomodation (over water villa) amazing. Surroundings awe-inspiring. A once in a lifetime holiday to paradise.