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Diamonds Thudufushi Maldives Resort & Spa

5.0 star property
Beachfront, with full-service spa

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VIP Access

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • On private beach
  • All-inclusive
  • Spa
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is £1,134
includes taxes & fees
25 May - 26 May
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Room options

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Free minibar items, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Beach Bungalow

Highlights

Air conditioning
Minibar (some free items)
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 431 sq ft
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Beach Junior Suite | Free minibar items, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Beach Junior Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Minibar (some free items)
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 592 sq ft
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Jacuzzi Water Villa | Free minibar items, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Jacuzzi Water Villa

Highlights

Air conditioning
Minibar (some free items)
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Overwater Villa | Free minibar items, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Overwater Villa

Highlights

Air conditioning
Minibar (some free items)
Ceiling fan
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Coffee/tea maker
Computer
  • 1593 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Single Bed

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Two Bedroom Water Villa with Private Pool | Free minibar items, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Two Bedroom Water Villa with Private Pool

Highlights

Air conditioning
Minibar (some free items)
Ceiling fan
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
2 bathrooms
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds
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About the area

Map
South Ari Atoll, Thudufushi Island

What's nearby

  • Ari Atoll - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Bikini Beach - 1 min drive - 0.1 miles
  • Dhangethi Beach - 1 min drive - 0.1 miles
  • Dhigurah Beach - 1 min drive - 0.1 miles
  • Ukulhas Beach - 4 min drive - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Male (MLE-Velana Intl.) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • Thudufushi Overwater Restaurant
  • Thudufushi (beach) Bar
  • Bulhaalhohi
  • Rahdhihgaa island

About this property

Diamonds Thudufushi Maldives Resort & Spa

Luxury hotel
Consider a stay at Diamonds Thudufushi Maldives Resort & Spa and take advantage of a beach bar, a terrace and shopping on-site. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a private beach, sunloungers and snorkelling. Treat yourself to a facial or a massage at the on-site spa. At the 5 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner and local cuisine. Enjoy on-site activities, such as boat tours, kayaking and windsurfing. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a garden and a hair salon.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), beach umbrellas and tour/ticket information
  • A front desk safe, concierge services and smoke-free property
  • A TV in reception, beach towels and luggage storage
Room features
All 66 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and minibars (stocked with some free items).
Extra amenities include:
  • Shower/bath combinations, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • Coffee/tea makers, ceiling fans and daily housekeeping

All-inclusive details

All-inclusive room rates at Diamonds Thudufushi Maldives Resort & Spa are available. These rates are higher because they include on-site food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Food and beverages

All buffet meals, snacks and beverages included
In-room minibar (all beverages included)

Activities and facilities/equipment

All non-motorised water sports are included.

Water activities

Rowing/canoeing
Snorkelling
Windsurfing

Lessons/classes/games

Yoga

Entertainment

Theme parties

Languages

English, Italian

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 9 AM to 3 PM on request

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 5 restaurants
  • A beach bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Aqua Over the Water
  • Farivalhu Maldivian
  • Kakuni
  • Maakana
  • Thila

Things to do

  • Boat tours
  • Full-service spa
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Shopping
  • Snorkelling
  • TV in common areas
  • Windsurfing

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free minibar (limited items)

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Electrical adapters
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer via floatplane to the property; guests must contact the property at least 48 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests must arrange transfers (surcharge) from Male International Airport to the property, which is 30 minutes away via seaplane. To guarantee transfers, guests must contact the property with their flight details at least 48 hours before their expected arrival. Transfers will not be able to be arranged within 48 hours before the guest's arrival. Daily transfer service is offered by Maldivian Air Taxi between 8 AM and 5 PM. Guests arriving or departing outside of these hours are advised to book a local hotel room in Male or Hulhumale. Luggage in excess of 20 kg/person may incur a fee, payable to the seaplane company during flight check-in. Guests must pay the seaplane fee at checkout.

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 12.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 3 years of age.
  • Floatplane transfer per adult: USD 530 (return)
  • Floatplane transfer per child: USD 270 (return), from 2 to 11 years old

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 520 per person (return)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 312 (return), (from 2 to 11 years old)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Diamonds & Water Villas All Inclusive
Diamonds Thudufushi Beach & Water Villas All Inclusive
Diamonds Thudufushi Beach Water Villas All Inclusive
Diamonds Water Villas All Inclusive
Diamonds Thudufushi Beach Water Villas
Diamonds Water Villas All Inclusive All-inclusive property
Diamonds Thudufushi Water Inc
Diamonds Thudufushi Maldives &
Diamonds Thudufushi Maldives Resort & Spa Hotel
Diamonds Thudufushi Beach Water Villas All Inclusive
Diamonds Thudufushi Maldives Resort & Spa Thudufushi Island

Frequently asked questions

Is Diamonds Thudufushi Maldives Resort & Spa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Diamonds Thudufushi Maldives Resort & Spa?

As of 19 May 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Diamonds Thudufushi Maldives Resort & Spa on 25 May 2025 start from £1,133.77, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Diamonds Thudufushi Maldives Resort & Spa?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Diamonds Thudufushi Maldives Resort & Spa?

Checkout is at noon.

Does Diamonds Thudufushi Maldives Resort & Spa provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 9 AM-3 PM on request. A fee of USD 520 per person applies.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Diamonds Thudufushi Maldives Resort & Spa?

Some rate plans available at this property are all-inclusive.

Where is Diamonds Thudufushi Maldives Resort & Spa located?

Nestled on the beach, this Thudufushi Island hotel is steps from Ari Atoll.

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Diamonds Thudufushi Maldives Resort & Spa Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

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

Unforgettable stay in Diamond Thudufushi

Our honeymoon started on the 23rd Nov 2015, and we totally had no regrets choosing this place as it is really awesome. The place is nice and clean with lots of privacy as our water villa #2 is facing the ocean. Our server at the restaurant is really nice and friendly. We were the only Asians there but we still felt welcome by everyone who is there. Would like to thank Lucrezia (i hope i get her name correctly) for helping us on all the information we needed. Unfortunately, I had fallen ill on my second day there, that I couldn't enjoyed the beautiful waters and join the Bio snorkeling that the villa has offered. We will definitely choose the same resort if we're back in Maldives!

10/10 Excellent

Xavier

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

Parfait

Splendide séjour...tout était parfait!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was perfect!! We loved the snorkeling, birds, fruit bats, beach/ocean. The food is phenomenal! Especially the grill station and filets. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 9 nights in May 2019

6/10 Okay

Elena

Not a place to go alone

I did not like to the way I was hosted during my stay, do not use the room service because they will charge you $10 for each time you ask for it/
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Josefina, Jacksonville, FL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I can’t begin to describe how amazing my experience at Thudufushi was. The pictures don’t do this place justice. It is literal heaven on earth. The staff was all absolutely amazing. I stayed in the Overwater Jacuzzi Villa and let me tell you, if you have never stayed in an Overwater Villa you are missing out. I stayed the first week of November 2018 for my honeymoon and even the weather was amazing. The staff treats you like great friends that you’ve known for years. So many great things about this beautiful place. I will definitely be returning soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

G, Edinburgh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Been seven years since our last visit and was still superb
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Over the Water Luxury

Beautiful setting for Water Lovers. Very comfortable and excellent service. Heaven for water activities
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Super Insel

Die Insel ist zwar klein aber sehr schön. Das Personal ist super freundlich, besonders in den Bars ist die Bedienung sehr zuvor kommend. Die Animateure bespaßen gefühlt eher sich selbst. Das Essen war einwandfrei . Grundsätzlich können wir dieses Resort allen weiterempfehlen.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Torben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Iris

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

Excellent resort

Overall a gorgeous resort which is very clean, very well maintained and friendly staff. The resort has high standards and it is a top notch resort. You can see the GM walking the resort and getting involved. A lot of privacy and very personalised service.The outdoor toilet is just genius. We were a family of 3 and the outdoor toilet made it so much more comfortable when sharing a beach bungalow. Food was a little mundane though because it was almost the same everyday. Wish there could be more different flavours for a more international cuisine instead of pasta and pizza everyday. Notice there are no prawns during meals which could have given the buffet/grill more flavour and variety.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Neil

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

Paradise

Water villa is absolutely stunning. Beautiful room, beautiful island, great service, delicious food.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

amemi, 埼玉

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

満足できる滞在でした

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Emy, San Diego, CA

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

Stay at Thudufushi Resort

This is a great resort! Not only is it all inclusive, with meals and drinks, but the staff is great. The rooms are beautiful. This was my husband and I's first trip to the Maldvies and we had a great time. They included some activities as well, such as kayaking and snorkeling. I highly recommend this resort.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

りゅうこ, 東京

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

もっと滞在し、満喫したかったです。

水上ヴィラを5泊利用しました。 スタッフの方々も気さくで、自分の拙い英語を一生懸命酌んでくださいました。 また、他のゲストの方とも少しだけ交流できて楽しかったです。 ちなみに客層は、イタリアの方が最多で欧米の方が8割、他のエリアが1割、アジア組は当初は自分たちだけでした。 （滞在後半に2組ほど、おとなしめな東アジアの方がいらっしゃいました。） 水上ヴィラ宿泊者のみ、水上レストランでの食事が可能です。 イタリアンがメインですが、前菜には和の物もあったり、美味しくいただけました。（メニューは曜日替わり） 海を眺めながらジャグジー（一部の部屋のみ）に浸かり、のんびりした時間を過ごすことができました。 良かった点 ・食事が美味しい（自分的にはですが・・・） ・日替わりのエクスカーション（＄3５～＄170） 　特に火曜金曜のサンセットフィッシング（＄35）は楽しいです。（船酔い注意） ・土曜日のみ無料のエクスカーション（Fisherman iland ツアー）あり ・仕事に実直かつ、とてもフレンドリーなスタッフ ・ランドリーサービス（天候の関係かもしれませんが出来上がりに中1日必要） ・水上ヴィラの下にも魚がたくさんいる。 ・シュノーケリングセットは滞在初日に借りて、最終日まで借りっぱなしＯＫ ・（多分）各部屋にａｐｐｌｅ社製のＰＣあり。（雨の日は重宝しました。） う～ん(>_<)な点 ・水上飛行機代がやや高め、（1人＄504） ・プールがない（その分ビーチは美しいです。ただ天候が悪いと・・・） ・朝食は種類は選べるが、基本的に変わり映えがない。 ・水上ヴィラの宿泊者が、ビーチレストランに行きたい場合は、事前にレセプションに要連絡 ・食事の時間がやや短め（朝8：30～10：30　　昼13：00～14：30　夜20：30～2200） ・Ｗｉｆｉは1部屋1台のみ使用可能だった（ＰＣにＷｉｆｉ繋いでいたら、スマホは接続できない、切断して切り替え） ・スパはちと高級価格でした。 ・シャワーの温度はぬるめ、夜は冷めためでした。（特に天候が悪かった日に出なかった） 御参考までに・・・ 雨季のこの時期の、滞在中の天候は、台風かと思うほどの暴風雨3日・曇天1日・夏らしい晴れ2日でした。 風があったせいか、気温は日本よりも涼しかったです。（天候は本当に運です。） マレとの時差が1Ｈ発生します。 基本的に食事の席と、担当の方はずっと同じです。 マレでお菓子やインスタント食品を準備していきましたが、まったく使いませんでした。
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

charlie, norfolk uk.

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

Over water double villa with infinity pool

Lovely staff. Great snorkelling direct from villa. Excellent a la cartel and buffet restaurant.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Nikkip

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

Wonderful resort

Wonferful resort. Excellent staff. Excellent bar tenders. Everyone was willing to go above and beyond to help. I truly enjoyed my stay. This is a snorkel and scuberdivers dream place. I can not wait to go back.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

YUAN, 北京，中国

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

超5星的体验，完美的天堂！！！

超5星的体验，我跟我妻子选择来thudufushi渡蜜月绝对是最正确的决定，thudufushi岛很小也很安静，岛上大部分是欧洲游客，少部分美国和亚洲游客，游客素质都很高，几乎没有大声嬉戏和高声说话的情景，酒店服务非常棒，礼宾人员热情好客，在岛上几乎每个人礼宾人员都会主动和你微笑着问候，酒店总经理会经常在岛上四处巡视，和每个客人聊天，询问入住感受，并及时反馈客人的需求。岛上的沙滩和浮潜都超级棒！沙滩质量非常高，白色的细沙，没有石子，岛四周几乎每个地方都能浮潜，下面是大片珊瑚和各类鱼。沙屋装修非常高档，白色的主色调饱含了意大利式的浪漫和时尚，每个沙屋都拥有一大片私人海滩和躺椅，水屋的环境和装修比沙屋还要更胜一筹！我没法用语言描述thudufushi岛的美丽和优秀，不愧是印度洋上的一颗钻石，我想天堂就是如此吧！我和我的妻子都决定下次还要再来！
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

KC, Nairobi

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

Out of this world!

The best hotel I've been to in Maldives. The best island hotel I've seen so far. Great staff, clean rooms, good food, Shisha, clean calm waters, great for snorkelling and sea activities. Reasonable price, great value for money and all inclusive actually means all inclusive. You don't like something, no worries, they get you what you want, they give you what you like. It's like Burj Alarab in Maldives. You want it, you get it!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Pedro, Portugal

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The resort is great and overall was a very nice experience and definately worth the money. The WaterVillas as we saw them do have an ant problem, which explains why the food that is delivered to them is mostly covered in plastic wrapper. It's just a minor issue. As some other reviewers said, the resort is very italian oriented, so when going on excursions or parties expect it to be always italian first. Also, it is worth noting that if you're leaving in a late flight (after lunch) the resort usually has that in attention and tries to accomodate you but try and get it sorted a few days before you're leaving because in our case we were bumped from our watervilla to a beach room and basically had to pack our things twice, not enjoy most of our last day and leave the watervilla a bit sooner than expected. We were the unlucky ones because the other couples that left that day did not have that problem.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

DANIELA, Sao Paulo

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

Melhores dias da minha vida

Simplesmente amei tudo. Recomendo para todo mundo, passei dias maravilhosos, voltei encantanda e com vontade de voltar em breve.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Federico, Milano

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

Ottimo

Ottimo servizio. Consiglio gli overwater per una vera esperienza 5 stelle. Reef e isola molto bella
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Helen, Shropshire

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

Gorgeous - total luxury, and so warm and friendly

It was our first time in the Maldives, and we found a great deal on a beach bungalow for 9 days. It was a real 'trip of a lifetime' for us. From the moment we stepped off the sea plane and boarded the boat to the island, we were welcomed with open arms and ample (inclusive!) cocktails. Just utterly beautiful. We took a copy of 'Fishes of the Maldives' in the hope of spotting maybe some of the incredible sea life we'd read about. About two minutes into our snorkelling adventures outside our bungalow and we saw a huge array of fish, (friendly) sharks, eels, and we were particularly excited to meet a sea turtle. The dive team on the island were great, we had an evening learning about coral and plankton and the different species of marine life in the Maldives. Fascinating, and made the snorkelling that much more interesting because we felt better informed about what we were looking at. The food was outstanding, wonderfully presented and so varied. I ate lots of fish curry and rice but there was also a huge choice of Italian dishes, and even roast beef and potatoes! Amazing fruits including several I'd never heard of before. I definitely ate too much. Our waiter was fabulous and always remembered what we liked. And on our last night he decorated our table with pictures of dolphins and flowers done in coloured sand. Felt very special. I know it was supposedly 'once in a lifetime' but I'm already planning my next trip!