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Gangehi Island Resort
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
“The most beautiful island resort”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 January 2012
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Sat in a rather dreary Heathrow hotel, Gangehi seems a million miles away. I've just returned from the best holiday I've ever had. The island is beautiful and the attention to detail is second to none. We were treated like royalty as soon as we stepped off the sea plane.
We stayed in a deluxe water bungalow which was just beautiful. The reef right outside was teeming with all sorts of fish.
The resort is mainly catered to Italians but the staff made so much effort to make us feel included. The excursions were brilliant and great value for money. Marco impressed us with his knowledge and he made us feel very welcome. He went the extra mile virtually tailoring an excursion just for us.
The food was fantastic - buffet in the main restaurant and the chefs were on hand every night explaining all the dishes. There was loads to choose from. Dinner in the Thari restaurant was an amazing experience. The chef talked us through various options earlier in the day and the service in the evening was perfect. The food was delicious.
The island is small and quiet, never feeling busy or crowded. It's just stunning everywhere you look and the snorkelling was superb.
We loved every minute of our holiday. All the staff were wonderful but special mentions well deserved for Raffaella, Marco, Sealan and Ende (not sure of spellings - sorry!)
We never usually return to the same destination twice but are already planning a return trip.

  • Stayed January 2012
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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London, United Kingdom
1 review
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
“Just go”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 December 2011
9
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Spacious, comfortable rooms. Great, mainly Italian food. There is always fish, meat, plenty of vegetables, salad, fruit. The staff are friendly and helpful.
The Island is beautiful, green and peaceful, the reef is varied and well populated. We saw Dolphins, Manta, turtles, Eagle rays, Stingrays, sharks on the house reef.
We were able to relax in peace, though there are plenty of excursions / activities. The few we tried were really good, the staff making a real effort to make them enjoyable.

  • Stayed December 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Ask fishergreg about Gangehi Island Resort
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Cambridge, United Kingdom
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22 reviews 22 reviews
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14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
“We will return!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 December 2011
8
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The best advice that I can give is: Go to www.gangehi.com and check the pictures. If you are impressed by the pictures you are going to be more impressed when you arrive. It is even better than as it looks in the pictures.
Staff: very nice and friendly
Food: very very good (good qualty and very tasty)
Room: spacious modern furniture and very clean

If I want to be very picky: bed linen could be better quality and that the resort is very orientated to Italians but staff made all the efforts to understand and speak in English with us.

  • Stayed December 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Ask RaquelGouveia about Gangehi Island Resort
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Zurich, Switzerland
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Ein kleines Paradies. Jederzeit wieder”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 December 2011
2
people found this review helpful

Wir hatten das Glück zwei wunderschöne,ruhige und erholsame Wochen auf Gangehi zu erleben.Dies war unser 4-ter Malediven Besuch.
Insel:
Die Insel hat durch ihre "kleine" Grösse einen enormen Charme und Flair und ist stets sehr geplegt. Das Personal ist sehr,sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit, ja sogar herzlich, ohne dabei aufdringlich zu wirken.
Küche/ Essen:
Die Küche war einfach fabulös. Geschmachklich eine Freude sehr Abwechsungsreich und hat unsere Erwartungen übertroffen.
Getränkepreisen:
Die Preise sind für maledivische Verhälnisse i.o. und fair. Klar, etwas teurer als in Europa, aber wer nicht gewilt ist, das zu bezahlen, soll zuhause bleiben.
Bungalows:
Die Bugalows sind sehr geräumig und geplegt. Zwei mal im Tag kommt der "Roomboy" vorbei und schaut zum Besten.
Wir hatten ein Water Deluxe Bungi. Zugegeben...äussrerlich nicht das Vorzeigeding aber drinnen..einfach der Hammer! Wenn man mal keine Lust hat an die Strandliegen zu gehen, ist die Bungi Sonnenterrasse einfach herrlich. Privatsphere pur.
Tauchen:
Das Tauchcenter "Albatros Top Diving" wird sehr professionel und kompetent geführt. Das ganze Diveteam macht aus jedem Tauchgang ein wunderbares Erlebnis. Das Equiment ist auf dem neusten Stand und perfekt gewartet. Irgenwie haben sie das Motto "Tauchen bei Freunden" denn man wird vom ersten Tag wie in einen Freundeskreis aufgenommen.
Fazit:
Wir haben uns so richtig wohl und aufgehoben gefühlt. Fast so wie zu hause.
Obwohl wir uns die Regel aufgesetzt haben, immer wieder eine andere Insel zu nehmen, so werden wir wohl bei Gangehi eine Ausnahme machen und kommen wieder.

Herzlichen Dank für die schöne Zeit.

  • Stayed November 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Ask Felix H about Gangehi Island Resort
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Oberentfelden, Switzerland
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Great Holiday”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 November 2011
2
people found this review helpful

Nice little Island for a relaxed holiday.
Most guests are from Italy and therefore most people on the Island speak better Italian than English.

  • Stayed November 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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