Not only are Resorts in the Maldives notoriously expensive, but they also come with a lot of additional charges that are incredibly expensive, such as three-digit airport transfers and (often) overpriced on-site dining. If you want to book a resort and then forget about prices, then this LuxuryEscapes deal may be just the right thing.
For €480 per night, you get a beach villa, all meals, all drinks, and airport transfers. On top of that, you can also enjoy a romantic dinner and sunset Dhoni cruise as part of the deal. Furthermore, you’re saving more than €1,000 compared to the next best price. The only condition is that you stay for at least 5 nights between May and September 2025 before December 12, 2024.
New customers to LuxuryEscapes can get this deal for just €432 per night when using our exclusive 10% discount code:
You’d be staying in a Beach Villa with Private Pool with a king bed. The price is for double occupancy. If you have a child, it will have to pay the airport transfer at a discounted US$300 (~€259) r/t. A third adult (12+ years) would need to pay the full airport transfer US$550 (~€474). Both would also enjoy all-included dining.
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included. All three complimentary meals are available in the form of a buffet at Sea Spray restaurant. Furthermore, you can drink as much wine, alcoholic drinks, cocktails, mocktails, fresh juices, water, soft drinks, tea, and coffee as you want. Drinks are available at all restaurants, bars and even in your room – in the form of a daily replenished minibar.
LuxuryEscapes Cancellation Policy
LuxuryEscapes offers a rather complicated cancellation policy. It basically comes in three steps:
- Until 7 days after booking: You get a full refund in your original payment form. This is the last chance to get your money back.
- Until 22 days before your stay: You can get a full refund in form of a LuxuryEscapes credit. You won’t get your money back, but can use it to book a different hotel on LuxuryEscapes.
- Three weeks before you stay: You won’t get a refund in any form if you cancel or no-show.
The Resort
The NH Maldives Kuda Rah Resort is located roughly 100 km Southwest of Male Island island and its international airport. The entire island of Kuda Rah is occupied by the resort. During your stay, you can choose between four restaurants and bars. The complimentary buffets are served at the Sea Spray restaurant. Glow offers drinks and snacks at its beachside location, while the Ocean and Malaa are speciality restaurants, that come at an extra price – but you will receive a $40 voucher each day that you can redeem there.
If you are currently not eating or enjoying the stunning beauty when looking out of your villa’s window, you can enjoy many more of the resort’s offerings. You can choose between diving courses, bicycles rides, island hopping and water sport activities. In addition to these paid offers, a sunset cruise is included in the price. Also, the island has a large beach, giving you plenty of opportunity to dive into the water or take jealousy inducing photos.
Seaplane transport from Male airport to the resort is only available until 15.30. If your flight arrives later, you need to book accommodation on Male island and start your trip to Kuda Rah the next day.
Previous guests have left good reviews for the resort (e.g. 4.5/5 on Google or 4.5/5 on Tripadvisor). Recent reviews are overwhelmingly positive, which is no surprise, since the property has been renovated recently. Common points of criticism are (or better: were) the condition of the beach and public areas – which have now been fixed.
Guests also mentioned that there is a lack of variety in restaurants and dining options (three restaurants is actually few compared to other Maldive island resorts), though the quality of food has been regularly praised over the past weeks and months. Other than that, guests were raving about the beautiful island and big, well maintained rooms.
Price Check
The best part of this deal is comparing the price offered by LuxuryEscapes to other vendors. As mentioned earlier, the deal comes at cost at €480 per night (at least €2,400 in total). It is also the only place where you can apply our promo code.
When booking the same number of nights on the hotel’s website, the closest price you get is €3,462. While the rate is also all-inclusive, it does not include the transfers (merely a 50% discount, which still adds €550 to the bill for a couple). Only the cancellation options are better, as you can cancel for free up to five days before arrival.
Third party providers like booking.com charge at least €3,428 for the same room on the same dates with worse amenities (e.g. no all-inclusive). And you’d still be paying almost €1,000 more than on Luxury Escapes.
If you are planning a stay on the Maldives in a huge villa, this is one of the best deals we have seen.
Cover Picture: © 2024 NH Maldives Kuda Rah Resort