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Chaaya Reef Ellaidhoo

4.0 of 5
North Ari Atoll, Maldives
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Chaaya Reef Ellaidhoo
4.5 of 5 stars 532 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Water bungalow(63)
  • Bar staff(38)
  • Very good(36)
  • Main restaurant(24)
  • Sea plane(21)
  • Crab racing(19)
  • Sting ray(16)
  • Cold towels(14)
  • Room boy(11)
  • First choice(10)
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1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW via mobile
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person found this review helpful

Holiday review What an amazing time! We returned home from our holiday to chaaya reef about a week ago. Where to start with this island of perfection in the Indonesian ocean. We booked with virgin holidays and flew with emirates, all were superb and would recommend using them. We took to sea plane, which was a must, the views from... More

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Andreana Wheeler, Front Office Executive at Chaaya Reef Ellaidhoo, responded to this review
28 May 2012

hello JaimeN706.. Greetings from Chaaya Reef Ellaidhoo.. Thank you for sharing your review “If your looking for a small island that has everything you could ever want then look no further!” on Trip Advisor.. We are very pleased to know that you've had an amazing time! Reading your review, gives us great pleasure, because we know that we've made your... More

Zurich, Switzerland
1 review
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012
4
people found this review helpful

Ellaidhoo is a pearl for divers and snorkeling enthusiasts. The island is well described by whc23. The dive center is located at the most beautiful part of the island with the only sandy beach. The dive staff is very friendly and the equipment to rent is in a good condition. The diving excursions (two tank boat trip in the morning... More

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Andreana Wheeler, Front Office Executive at Chaaya Reef Ellaidhoo, responded to this review
22 May 2012

hello Isa0512.. Greetings from Chaaya Reef Ellaidhoo.. Thank you for choosing to holiday at Ellaidhoo and for sharing your review “A little dream” on Trip Advisor.. :) We are very pleased to know that you've had a wonderful time under water, experiencing our renowned house reef, with its myriad collection of sea life.. as well as at the other dive... More

London
Reviewer
4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012
3
people found this review helpful

We travelled to Chaaya Reef Ellaidhoo last September and it has taken me this long to leave the review because I missed it so much I could not bring myself to think about it - silly but true. Chaaya Reef will change how you look at holidays. It has everything and feels like home. The manager and staff really cannot... More

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Andreana Wheeler, Front Office Executive at Chaaya Reef Ellaidhoo, responded to this review
22 May 2012

hello watercress Greetings from Chaaya Reef Ellaidhoo.. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience on Trip Advisor after all this time.. :) We are very pleased to know that you've had the “Best holiday ever” and that you could have stayed for another month, or longer with us.. We are also pleased to know that you've found... More

Cambridge
Senior Contributor
21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
49 helpful votes 49 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012
3
people found this review helpful

Just returned from a week at wonderful Elliadhoo. Elliadhoo has a reputation (and Trade Awards on the wall at Reception) for the friendliness of its staff and I must admit they were all wonderful. Always smiling with excellent service. The senior staff members and the manager will great you on arrival and also bid you farewell on departure. We were... More

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Andreana Wheeler, Front Office Executive at Chaaya Reef Ellaidhoo, responded to this review
22 May 2012

hello whc23.. Greetings from Chaaya Reef Ellaidhoo.. Thank you for sharing your review “Relaxing with excellent house reef” on Trip Advisor.. We also appreciate you sharing your comments and experience here, at Ellaidhoo.. We are glad to know that you've had a wonderful week with us and that you've found our house reef to be simply fantastic for both diving... More

Rotherham
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5 reviews 5 reviews
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012
2
people found this review helpful

This was our 8th visit to this island......we love it that much........as always the staff were fantastic. the service brilliant. we took our daughter, son in law, son and his little 4yr old daughter Eva, for a special family holiday.......needless to say all loved it and Eva was treated like royalty.....everyone knew her and would shout her name and wave... More

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Andreana Wheeler, Front Office Executive at Chaaya Reef Ellaidhoo, responded to this review
20 May 2012

hello TomoRotherham.. Greetings from Chaaya Reef Ellaidhoo.. Thank you for your continued patronage!! It was a pleasure having you stay with us yet again.. :) Also, a big thanks for your review ““The best ever!!!!!”” on trip Advisor and a bigger thanks from the Management and all the staff, especially those mentioned by name for your comments.We are delighted to... More

Oxford, United Kingdom
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012
2
people found this review helpful

Like many others it was our 1st trip to the Maldives and we loved it. Went with friends as it was his 50th birthday treat (what a treat...). Donald we miss you.... keep up the good work. Booked with Virgin and flew with Sri Lankan Airways, would probably look at going with Thomson if we went again as a direct... More

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Andreana Wheeler, Front Office Executive at Chaaya Reef Ellaidhoo, responded to this review
19 May 2012

hello Kim0Saabe.. Greetings from Chaaya Reef Ellaidhoo.. Thank you for choosing to holiday with us for your first vacation in the Maldives and for sharing your review “Loved it, but I'm sure there is better!!” on Trip Advisor.. We appreciate you sharing your comments and suggestions, and will look into the same, as we are always keen on improving our... More

Chichester, United Kingdom
1 review
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012
4
people found this review helpful

We stayed at Chaaya Reef between 17 - 27th April '12 in room 111. All we can say was ....amazing!!! The first thing my boyfriend said on arrival was..."I think we've spoilt ourselves" and yes we have. So beautiful and so perfect and not a single complaint. I've been dreaming of coming to the maldives for 30 years and certainly... More

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Andreana Wheeler, Front Office Executive at Chaaya Reef Ellaidhoo, responded to this review
12 May 2012

hello katieanne1964.. Greetings from Chaaya Reef Ellaidhoo.. Thank you for sharing your experience “Heaven is a place on earth.......” on Trip Advisor.. :) We are very delighted to know that you've had an amazing vacation and that it was "certainly was a dream come true".. It gives us great pleasure to know that you've experienced (and loved) the snorkelling at... More

London, United Kingdom
Contributor
11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012
3
people found this review helpful

We enjoyed our vacation - it was our first trip to Maldives and we loved it. The service is beyond standard, the food could be a bit more versatile - more fish if you ask me... but it was ok there is a pool, but we never used it - you must be an idiot to swim in a pool... More

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Andreana Wheeler, Front Office Executive at Chaaya Reef Ellaidhoo, responded to this review
11 May 2012

hello tanjat292.. Greetings from Chaaya Reef Ellaidhoo.. Thank you for choosing to stay with us and for sharing your review “Enjoyed our vaccation” on Trip Advisor.. :) We are glad to know that you've had a wonderful holiday with us and that you've enjoyed every aspect of it.. but more so, cause you would always trade view for snorkeling and... More

Wales, UK
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012
7
people found this review helpful

Before my review, just a few words on why we booked this particular island. 1. It had good reviews 2. it had a swimming pool 3. it had 2 restaurants As has already been noted in previous reviews, the rooms are excellent, the staff excellent, the food is excellent and the reef is also excellent. On the negative side, the... More

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Andreana Wheeler, Front Office Executive at Chaaya Reef Ellaidhoo, responded to this review
6 May 2012

hello Goodmorningblues.. Greetings from Chaaya Reef Ellaidhoo.. Thank you for sharing your perception and review “Beware of Moldivians bearing gifts” on Trip Advisor.. We are disheartened to know that you've not had quite a good experience here at Ellaidhoo.. With regards to your negatives, the second restaurant is exclusive for the Water bungalow residents. However, we try to make the... More

Bristol, England, United Kingdom
1 review
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012
8
people found this review helpful

We returned a couple of weeks ago from our holiday, the second week was spent at the chaaya reef. All the staff could not do enough for you, remembering your room number and even what you like to drink! We had a beach bungalow and in our opinion it was the best choice we had room 339 it was very... More

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Andreana Wheeler, Front Office Executive at Chaaya Reef Ellaidhoo, responded to this review
1 May 2012

hello RachaelJ795.. Greetings from Chaaya Reef Ellaidhoo.. Thank you for sharing your review on “Amazing time, amazing island” Trip Advisor.. :) We are glad to know that our staff made your stay special.. that is and will always be our goal to care for all the guests here. Ellaidhoo is the paradise for divers and snorkelers, when you come back,... More

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Address: North Ari Atoll, Maldives
Price range (per night):* 207 AUD - 449 AUD

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