Summer Island Maldives

Alessandra Laforgia

So, having stayed in only a couple of Maldives resorts (4 stars) and many local islands guesthouses I would say this is at the same level of a local island guesthouse, but with better maintained surrounds and more expensive food/beverage. There are better 4 stars out there. Plus: they offer basic free snorkelling trips daily. The fishing is worth it when on sale price. Nice island overall. Nevatives: - The mattress of the beach Bungalows (don't know about other rooms) are extremely firm/hard, both of us had back pain for the entire week. You can literally feel the springs, no plush or topper of any kind. - there are A LOT of mosquitoes, even tropical strength repellent didn't help much. The traps scattered around the island don't do much, as again, I've had less mosquitoes on local islands who don't even have such devices. - the quality of food at Samuga is ok, nothing out of this world. The Bar drinks are absolutely overpriced and underwhelming. Using puree for smoothies that cost $12, when they could simply use frozen fruit (still long term storage benefit, but at least it would be actual fruit), $9 for a can of Schweppes. As I said, I've been at more value for money guesthouses on local islands, I think this resort is ok only on heavily discounted rates

Salome Grk

Me and my boyfriend stayed here for 7 nights it was beautiful. The nature is breathtaking, blue water, a lot of animals like parrots or geckos. We even saw some rays and reef sharks. What really stood out were the friendly staff. They were so attentive and we felt really well taken care of. They also checked on us from time to time if we have everything or need more water or something else. The food was also very good. The buffet changed a bit everyday and there were many options from traditional cultural food to some classics like pizza. The rooms were clean and very well air conditioned. It’s a small isle but they had quite a lot of options for activities from action to relaxing there was a lot. You could snorkel or dive with instructors or you could rent a kayak, stand up board or jet ski. We did a snorkelling tour and it was great the instructors did a good job to take care of our safety and did inform us about the animals we saw. In the spa they had a lot of options for massages we took the back massage it was so relaxing. Really sounds to perfect but we had nothing to complain about. It was a excellent value for money. We would love to come back.

Megan white

What a fabulous island resort! As a solo traveller it gave me exactly what I needed. I have ADHD and can get overwhelmed very easily, however, this place was paradise. Nobody pestered you or bothered you, unless your glass was empty! From the moment you step on the speedboat, you’re cared for exquisitely, right up until the moment you step back off on your way home. The staff are absolutely fantastic. A huge special shoutout to ‘ Mahfesh’ (I’m hoping that’s his name!) he’s wonderful, after 1 day he knew my favourite place to sit, what drink I like, how I like it made, whether I have tea or coffee in a morning. He really made me feel at home. I stayed in 321, it was beautiful and very clean, morning cleaning was a little early for me, but after the first morning of putting my ‘do not disturb’ sign out, they came back later every single morning, most places still disturb you, no here, it’s great! All the staff say hello as they walk past, the icing on the cake for me is how they waved us off as our boat departed the island - very sweet! It’s a very peaceful island, with lots of nature, plenty of geckos, lizards, bats, Maldivian bird and of course the island heron. The pool was spotless every day without fail. Don’t pack shoes, you won’t wear them! The food is the best all inclusive food I’ve ever had, everything cooked to perfection, so much variety, beautiful salads, freshly cut fruit and beautiful deserts. Thank you so much for an amazing experience, because of this, I’ll be back next year.

Mick Travers

Summer Island takes only 30-45 minutes to walk around. The sand is like powder. The water is warm and full of fish everywhere you look. The buffet is available all meals and has a high standard and great selection of tasty food. Theme nights keep the food interesting. The à la carte restaurant and bar are nice and more adult friendly. Water sports are available in many forms while the snorkeling is fabulous. I saw turtles, schools of colourful fish, octopus and squid. The day spa is high quality. The quality of the rooms are very high with all the comforts you need. Air conditioning, outside seats with quality cushions makes everything ideal for whatever you want to do whether indoors or outside. There is badminton and table tennis, pool table and 3 bars to visit. They have guest bands and entertainment too. Special shout out to Ramar my room attendant and Akmal in the restaurant both were 5 star, polite, friendly and available for a chat if you wanted local knowledge. Do yourself a favour and visit Summer Island - I want to visit again soon.

Sorana Slevas

We chose Summer Island Maldives for what was supposed to be the most special trip of our lives — our honeymoon. Unfortunately, it turned out to be one of the most disappointing travel experiences we’ve ever had. Yes, the island itself is beautiful, but the attitude of the staff completely ruined the atmosphere for us. From the moment we arrived, we felt unwelcome and ignored rather than cared for. Many employees were cold, unfriendly, and acted like helping guests was a burden. For a resort that markets itself as a dream destination, the hospitality was shockingly poor. What hurt the most was that this was our honeymoon. We expected warmth, kindness, and at least a little effort to make the experience feel special. Instead, we were met with indifference, slow service, lack of communication, and an overall feeling that guests simply didn’t matter. For the amount of money spent, this experience was far below expectations. A honeymoon should leave you with beautiful memories — sadly, ours was overshadowed by disappointment and the unprofessional attitude of the staff. We would not return, and honestly, we cannot recommend this resort to couples looking for a romantic or welcoming experience in the Maldives.