Description
Tucked away in the Maldivian atolls, W Retreat & Spa - Maldives is on Fesdu Island located in the middle of the North Ari Atoll, to the west of Malé, the capital of Maldives. Known as the benchmark of cool, W Hotels retreat is both an idyllic retreat and luxury playground. There are 78 Beach and Ocean Oases and each comes complete with a private plunge pool, W signature beds and gorgeous views of the Indian Ocean.
Indulge yourself at the over-water Away Spa or be more active at the Sweat Fitness Centre and recreation centre ENERGY. The diving is absolutely fantastic and for those keen on water sports, WAVE offers a wide range of activities from kite surfing and wake boarding to excursions in their 100% transparent kayaks. After a hard day’s activities…or lounging on the beach, the dining options can satisfy any appetite: there is FIRE, an outdoor jungle barbeque and FISH, where the catch of the day is cooked, or the KITCHEN where an eclectic mix of cuisines is prepared. To end the day, you may like to indulge in a cocktail at SIP, the ocean-view bar or head down (literally) to 15 Below, the Maldives’ first underground nightclub.
Guide price
£3,760 Per person
£3,760 per person for 7 nights, based on 2 people sharing a Beach Oasis, on a Bed and Breakfast basis, including international flights and seaplane transfers.
Accommodation
W Retreat and Spa offers 78 Beach and Over-Water Oases. The villas are reached by wooden deck and all have a large W signature bed, a private plunge pool and fantastic in villa entertainment system All guest rooms have high speed WiFi Internet Access.
Childcare
W Retreat is targetted at couples and with that in mind plus the over water accommodation, this resort is not recommended for children under 12 years of age.
Facilities
W Retreat has it's own Dive centre, water sports facility as well as an excellent recreation and fitness centres. On the island is a nightclub and don't forget to relax in the luxurious spa.
Activities
The water sports facility, WAVE, has a range of fun activities to chose from like kite surfing, water skiing, windsurfing, canoes, big game fishing, hand-line fishing, snorkeling catamaran sailing or wake & knee boarding. Go DOWN UNDER and get geared up with the latest diving equipment, then go on a reef or wreck tour. Get physical at Sweat Fitness Center or visit the award-winning AWAY Spa.
Services
W Retreat Spa offers the fantastic ‘Whatever/Whenever’ service to cater for guests every need. There is also a dry cleaning, laundry and valet service.
When to travel
The Maldives has a tropical climate distinguished by two seasons, or monsoons: the dry northeast monsoon from December to March, and the wet southwestern monsoon from May to November, with more strong winds and rain. April is a transitional period noted for clear water and heat. The temperature remains remarkably consistent at around 30°C.
February to April is the hottest period and resorts are almost all operating at capacity during this period. Mid-December to early January comes at even more of a premium due to Christmas and New Year and prices are even higher. Easter and the Italian holiday week in August also attract peak prices at most resorts.
Storms are more likely from May to November, though it’s still warm, skies can be cloudy and the humidity is higher. This is the low season, with fewer people and lower prices, with the exception of August.
Diving is good year-round, although a basic rule is that life on the reef is more varied and visibility better on the western side of any atoll from May to November and from the eastern side of any atoll December to April.
The surfing season runs from March to October, which is when resorts are cheapest.
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Location and directions
North Ari Atoll, Maldives
W Retreat & Spa - Maldives lies delicately in the pristine beauty of Fesdu Island in the North Ari Atoll.
How to get there
10.5hr direct flight to Male International Airport and then a 25 minute scenic seaplane transfer to the island.
