"This was our honeymoon trip, and it did not disappoint. The staff and service were lovely, the location was unparalleled, and the overall trip was a dream."
- Jennifer Jan. 26, 2022 - Costa Mesa, USA
The only resort on Kooddoo Island, the Mercure Maldives Kooddoo Resort is a seriously secluded getaway. With just 68 rooms on site that offer beach, overwater and sunset views, this posh resort has quickly climbed the list as one of the top places to stay in the Maldives. In addition to three restaurants and bars, spa and tennis options, there is a full-fledged dive center on site, with daily excursions to Gaafu Atoll — one of the largest and deepest atolls in the world. The resort is one of a handful of resorts in the Maldives accessible via domestic flight from the international airport in Malé.
The Maldives is fully open for US travelers, so when you are ready to go, paradise awaits. Simply present a negative PCR test taken within 96 hours before your flight to gain entry into the country. Since the Maldives follows a one island, one resort concept, social distancing for travelers comes naturally.
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Ratings & reviews reflect verified member feedback for over the past 15 months.
Trip of a lifetime. First time I ever really felt "connected" to Earth. It was saddening to leave.
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Bring your own sunscreen. Definitely do the scuba. Snorkel off the reef. Do all excursions. Pay for late check out. No need for a jacket. Get the pool over water villa.
AlexJan 21, 2023San Dimas, USA
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We had a great and relaxing time at the resort. Enjoyed the food and the staff made every effort to make us feel welcomed and appreciated.
DavidJan 18, 2023Reading, USA
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It was a wonderful stay.
We enjoyed snorkelling near the villas and on snorkelling excursion.we enjoyed the food.
Mr Anuru the chef patisserie is an artist!
We thank him for spoiling us every day.
Mrs Koruna,duty manager makes all the efforts For guests comfort.
In a word -excellent stay,good staff -we will be glad to return
vivian floraDec 23, 2022rishon le zion, Israel
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Have Maldives on your bucket list?
Yes: Add Mercure Maldives Kooddoo Resort!
No: Put it there!
Mercure Maldives Kooddoo Resort (MMKR), was it just a dream? Yes, the water is that color. Yes, the OTWB (over the water bungalows) do look exactly like that!
They did not white wash the culture and put another 5-star resort (insert the brand that you like, ie., Four Seasons, Ritz-Carlton) that could have interchangeably been in Bali, Hawaii, Cancun or Maldives. If you want that then this is not your place. It feels a bit more rustic like Hawaii must have been in the 1960s or Tahiti in the 1990s but now both of those have become over commercialized. This is not! Thankfully, there were no grand Broadway-style shows! This feels authentic where it needs to be and still insulated from the environment where comfort dictates; for instance, they spray for bugs 2x/day and mostly keep them out. One time we had some ants and within literally 5 minutes there was a guy in our hut spraying!
Food was amazing & each of the buffet options had a card that labeled what was the name of the dish, what was in the dish and also what allergens were present! They were happy to accommodate your food sensitivities.
Now don't want to look through rose-colored glasses so here are some shortcomings of MMKR:
1) There's a mini-step up from the bathroom to the living area. Toe-stub alert day one! Same thing happened to others in the resort. That should be easily filled in with a cement ramp.
2) The photo-op swing as well as the ladder that comes up from the sea to your hut are algae-riddled. They should be cleaned monthly if not weekly.
3) No Jacuzzi/Whirlpool. This is a major detractor! I think that they should convert a kiddee pool that is adjacent to the main pool into a Jacuzzi!
4) No temperature control of your own private pool at your OTWB.
5) They handle scheduling the 1 hour plane ride in and out of Kooddoo (GKK). On the way in, it was seamless and they take you to an A/C domestic "luxury" lounge. That option was not the case outbound as our 8 pm flight out of Male (MLE) meant that we had to catch the 2PM Kooddoo outbound flight and so we were in MLE 5 hours before our flight. The international terminal opens to you only 3 hours in advance so we stayed in the humid outdoors for about 90 minutes before we could check ourselves in and the domestic lounge was not available to us (even with Priority Pass because it was full). That said, the MMKR staff helped us every step of the way in MLE both inbound and outbound.
Some hidden treasures of the MMKR:
1) There are people sweeping the beach morning and night to keep it clean. You may not see them but there there!
2) The WiFi is everywhere. Its reliable. Its fast. ZERO complaints! Even could download movies!
3) The rain shower in the hut was second to none! Great pressure and great hot water!
4) The email communication for months before was an awesome 24 hour turnaround!
Lastly a word about tipping. There is no organized way to give tips nor was it mandatory. Staff did not look for tips and were generally happy to be hospitable. I understand that tipping seems to be more an American 'tradition' but wish they had at least a prompt. Felt awkward to go around and tip individually, especially since there were so many people behind the scenes. At checkout I asked, and they had a mechanism to give the tips on a credit card and for them to spread them amongst all the staff; I hope it gets to them! Here's a shout out to some outstanding staff who I'd induct into the SMILE CLUB HALL OF FAME: Layla & Hasan in main dining, Kunal in the Italian restaurant, Pradeep in the bar and Karouna in front office!
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PS: A tip about cost? We got ours through TravelZoo; love those guys! Mercure is one of the brands under the Acor hotel chain but you won't get loyalty points on Acor if you book via TravelZoo.
PPS: A tip about Over The Water Bungalow choice? As you're walking out from mainland to the huts on the bridge, 300s are to the right & all have sea view with sunset. To the left are the 500s and 500-518 view is the same as the 300s. 519 is the end of the dock and has sea view and a view of the adjacent south island, Maamendhoo. 520 has a view of the sea, Maamendhoo and Kooddoo but may miss the actual sunset. 519 & 520 rival for the best views! Over 520 are all Kooddoo-only lagoon facing.
IanJan 01, 2023Woodland Hills, USA
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My sister and I went for my 70th birthday—awesome experience
BobJan 01, 2023Roseville, USA
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Amazing location- truly a paradise- and lovely staff!
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Had an amazing vacation here!
KristenDec 29, 2022San Francisco, USA
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Gorgeous place for couples! The room is beautiful!! The staff is wonderful.
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Very nice staff. Gorgeous place! It would nice to have evening activities.
SolyDec 16, 2022Cupertino, USA
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Beautiful resort, nice staff, property needs some maintenance but overall nice experience.
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More options for sit down restaurants will be nice.
LoisDec 19, 2022Wallkill, USA
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Booking was a bit difficult since everything was done via email, which always had a slight delay. Property is great, and (most) of the staff is wonderful. (Gentleman at water sports desk is horrible). Unfortunately, ALL of their jet skis were broken and have been for quite some time. The food is beyond awesome! More variety than we ever expected or have ever encountered during our travels. This is a wonderful place that everyone should experience at least once. Would recommend this property, but we will not be coming back - as we would like to experience other properties in the Maldives.
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Over water villas are absolutely wonderful! Very spacious, with lots of natural light, thanks to a wall of windows along the good sized deck. So much fun walking out your door to the deck, and down the steps into the warm sea. The glass window in the floor is fun too!
GaryDec 11, 2022Mill Creek, USA
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Our stay was absolutely perfect. The resort staff are wonderful and made our experience so special! We stayed in the over the water sunset villa for 9 nights. Our stay included 4 vouchers for free excursions and/or discounted services plus a free 30 minute photography session with a free 5x7 print. We ended up using all vouchers and paid for additional spa services and a scuba dive. The free use of snorkel gear, kayaks and paddle boards was also taken advantage of. Overall there was so much to do it was amazing. There was not one negative thing about our stay. We went for our anniversary and the staff put together a special display in our room to make it special. I can’t say enough about our stay and how spectacular it really was. Worth every penny!
AmieDec 06, 2022Wildwood, USA
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Wonderful relaxing time at the resort
SaraDec 04, 2022Chicago, USA
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Beautiful location about 70 minute flight from Male. Greeting by staff was excellent. Everyone has been so helpful. Hotel Manager Korona was very helpful along with her whole staff.
I have some health issues and the staff was very accommodating and provided golf cart rides where ever we need to go in the complex, including all restaurants. The facility is very well kept up constantly.
Yes, this Resort is very far from the USA to visit, but we have thoroughly enjoyed our stay thus far. The food is very good thought I wished there was a specialty steak restaurant with printed menu rather that always a buffet.
Overall, a dream vacation and another bucket list checked off. Very please we chose Mercure Kooddoo Resort for our Maldives trip.
P.S. Be sure to book for at least 9 days of longer to enjoy everything.
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Beautiful location about 70 minute flight from Male. Greeting by staff was excellent. Everyone has been so helpful. Hotel Manager Korona was very helpful along with her whole staff.
I have some health issues and the staff was very accommodating and provided golf cart rides where ever we need to go in the complex, including all restaurants. The facility is very well kept up constantly.
Yes, this Resort is very far from the USA to visit, but we have thoroughly enjoyed our stay thus far. The food is very good thought I wished there was a specialty steak restaurant with printed menu rather that always a buffet.
Overall, a dream vacation and another bucket list checked off. Very please we chose Mercure Kooddoo Resort for our Maldives trip.
P.S. Be sure to book for at least 9 days of longer to enjoy everything.
HarryDec 15, 2022Midway, USA
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It was so relaxing. I’d highly recommend. So affordable with Travel zoo
LaurieDec 11, 2022Calgary, Canada
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The resort is a beautiful paradise like setting with amazing views.
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Resort staff more than accommodating; anticipating needs and wants. The over water villas require walking a little distance to activities & food/pool bar. Do not recommend if there are any accessibility challenges. Some of the beach villas are closer. I would choose the beach villa with a pool in the future
DebraDec 16, 2022Bowie, USA
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This place has been absolutely amazing. It’s not exactly the easiest place to arrive and leave from because of the extreme distance from the US but it has absolutely been worth every minute of it since getting here. The staff is phenomenal, the resort is well maintained and comfortable and the atmosphere is just heaven!
SommerDec 01, 2022North Hollywood, USA
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Amazing resort. The staff were all wonderful. The place is so beautiful and relaxing. We had an amazing honeymoon and my 50th birthday.
SandraNov 30, 2022Chattanooga, USA
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Simply amazing! Beautiful and clean resort, rooms, and common areas. Wonderful variety in food and drink. Amenities were exceptional and over the top! Staff was so friendly and accommodating. We thoroughly enjoyed our time here and would love to go back.
CallanNov 17, 2022Crossville, USA
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Such a lovely times at Mercure Kooddoo. The staff, villas, and everything except room service being all-inclusive is soooooo worth it!!!! Everyone else on vacation here is super nice and friendly as well! Definitely highly recommend and a 10/10!
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The staff were PHENOMENAL!!!
AshleyNov 29, 2022Washington, USA
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Very relaxing. Food was great. All inclusive made it easier. Very clean. Amazing bathroom
jumanaNov 29, 2022Mississauga, Canada
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The most amazing views and over water bungalows are perfectly appointed with a mini bar , snacks and everything you need. Service is amazing and will quickly bring you anything else you might need! Good variety of food and beverages..wish we would have booked a longer stay! The property is pure paradise!
LeslieDec 03, 2022Napa, USA
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There is no much to say about the beaty of Maldives, it is just breath taking! About Mercure Maldives Kooddoo Resort, It was just a pleasure to be there. The Hotel is so clean, the staff is so gentle and friendly. The food was super good. Overall, is a you don't want to miss experience.
AdilsonNov 27, 2022Gurabo, USA
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A piece of paradise. It was worth the two days of travelling. If we will do this again? Unfortunately, can’t afford to do this again $$, so my response is No.
HelenDec 03, 2022Brampton, Canada
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The resort was FANTASTIC and all the staff were extremely helpful and friendly. The excursions were a lot of fun and the snorkeling was phenomenal! We really enjoyed our stay and will definitely be back in the future!
ErinDec 02, 2022APPLETON, USA
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Amazing views and hotel feels new
FrankNov 20, 2022Calgary, Canada
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Beautiful place and resort, very nice rooms and bathrooms. Loved the snorkeling. We were happy with the experience.
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We did not enjoy the food that much, even though we enjoyed the All-Inclusive
JaredNov 15, 2022Riverside, USA
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Over all the stay was enjoyable. There were a bit more flies than we experienced when we first visited the Maldives. The weather was great though, and what we got for the price we paid was good. The only reason we wouldn't return is to explore the northern Atolls since we've already done the south twice.
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The resort staff was great. From the moment we arrived we were made to feel at home. The staff welcomed us with big smiles and warm welcomes. Ingyin had the best most genuine smile. The breakfast staff at Alita was great by day 3 they already knew our party need out morning cappuccino and mimosas. Ms. Jo Ann and the crew at Vista treated us so well. Shout out to Maazim, Smith, Hasan and all the rest, especially the chef. Can't forget our bar staff Pradeep and Pubudu, great energy and great drinks, green tea shots were amazing. They really pay attention to what the guest request. And they always had a smile for you. Last but not the water sports crew. Vishall, Mauro and the crew were great. We fished, we saw dolphins and had a great time jet skiing. As always the Maldives did not disappoint.
kevinNov 19, 2022Kings County, USA
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Loved this vacation.
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The Staff of Mercure Kooddoo are exemplary!
TaylorNov 21, 2022Bellingham, USA
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Stunning location, beautiful villa - resort went out of its way to make our honeymoon stay unforgettable
JanDec 03, 2022Boston, USA
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Lovely hotel , with really helpful attentive staff
Food was great , and the beach is beautiful.
AdeleNov 30, 2022Pudsey, United Kingdom
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We are here at the moment and it’s absolutely stunning better than we expected
KerryDec 04, 2022Southwell, United Kingdom
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The whole experience with the resort has been outstanding. Highly recommend it to anyone
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Excellent food and Beach! And amazing staff
ZahraNov 14, 2022Markham, Canada
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The staff made this trip! They all went above and beyond to make our stay pleasant.
SheilaOct 11, 2022Allen, USA
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My wife and I celebrated our 10th wedding anniversary. This was by far the best vacation we've ever had! An overwater villa in the middle of the Indian Ocean with a 1 square meter glass window in the floor to see the fish below our room!? Wow! Truly amazing. We had a floating breakfast and massages. We snorkeled every day except one (weather) and it was like being in an aquarium! We saw sharks, rays, turtles, and probably a 100 different kinds of fish. There were just two locations to eat (Alita-Buffet and Vista-Italian) but we were very happy with these places. The buffet had a different theme every day and we loved it.
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The staff had some of the nicest and most helpful people that I ever encountered! Karouna Sellapillay, Guest Relation Officer, was amazing and helped us in countless ways. She was incredibly helpful, kind, and patient. Exceptional! There were several other staff members who were also incredible. Pradeep at the Pool Bar making special 'off the menu' drinks for us! Plus Ibrahim, Nashid, Sajeewa, Smith Thomas, and Marzeem (apologies for any spelling errors!) at the buffet/pool bar area were truly special. Always super attentive, polite, and easy to talk with. Some of the nicest people I've ever met. There wasn't any 'fake' kindness here, they were genuinely interested in making sure we had an amazing experience and more than happy to make that happen. We really enjoyed their company and appreciated the time they spend with us. I loved learning about them personally, their families, their homes, and their experiences. We will miss all of them!
JohnOct 04, 2022Townsend, USA
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Small resort but great service. Location may not be the best but the staffs are friendly & very accommodating which make up for it. The spa has the best value for their services. The deal includes 50% off on the spa & also comes with 2 other excursions which we will definitely take advantage of the Subset Fishing & Snorkeling trip. We saw other guests who caught fish & the kitchen staff will cook it for them. It looked so delicious.
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Thank you for providing such a great service. Please let all the staffs know that their hard work hasn’t gone unnoticed. Please keep up the good work.
HeidiSep 21, 2022Toronto, Canada
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Beautiful resort, friendly staff, good service .
Food is decent, Variety drink.
TracyOct 08, 2022Hacienda Heights, USA
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We all know the Maldives are gorgeous - that part is a no-brainer. And most resorts offer the same fare of water sports, food, sun and fun. What sets Mercure Kooddoo apart from all the rest are its people. The staff and leadership teams at Mercure are second-to-none.
My husband and I went for our honeymoon and we didn't just feel like pampered guests at a hotel stay, we felt like we were part of the Mercure family. Every single anticipated need was taken care of and anything we requested was handled kindly and quickly.
Some specific shout outs are Sajuwa and Kunal on the food and beverage team. They made us feel so loved and appreciated, they took time to know us personally beyond our usual likes & dislikes but we really connected as people. Everything was so comfortable and beyond expectation from a service-perspective, in addition to waking up and going to sleep to some of the most beautiful views and landscapes we've ever seen in our entire lives (and we're fortunate to be pretty well traveled!).
Beyond the service, the food was out of this world. I can't recommend the cooking classes enough to literally see how the sausage is made!! We went in skeptically thinking they were probably just checking the box on activity list offerings but we were greeted by some of the best smells and smiles while learning a whole new craft of cooking Asian cuisine. The water sports team was also especially amazing and I highly recommend the snorkeling trip.
Thank you, thank you to all the teams who made our stay so unforgettable!!
AshleySep 20, 2022Inglewood, USA
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Amazing Beautiful vacation. Thank you.
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Staff was very good, attentive. Enjoyed the spa very much. Very beautiful surroundings.
VishwanathNov 07, 2022Austin, USA
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Excellent
DarrenOct 04, 2022Grantham, United Kingdom
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Overall good stay - couldn't enjoy water due to rain
TomNov 03, 2022Stoney Creek, Canada
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The room was unbelievable. Everything as advertised and more. Clean, comfortable and amazing.
The staff was incredible. Everyone so friendly and willing to satisfy your needs. Unreal!!!!
AnthonyOct 05, 2022Westbury, USA
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Loved every min of it
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Staff were all lovely and helpful and made our stay that much better
HollyNov 04, 2022Halton Hills, Canada
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WONDERFUL WELCOMING STAFF. WE WERE NEVER LEFT WANTING FOR ANYTHING.
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HIGHLY RECOMMEND
DestaOct 06, 2022Vancouver, USA
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Staff was amazing!!!
MargieNov 11, 2022Federal Way, USA
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Everything I dreamed of in an overwater villa! The resort was quiet, immaculate and not crowded. The snorkeling was amazing. The food exceptional and service top notch. From the fantastic views, well appointed bedroom and bathroom to even the private outdoor shower my expectations were exceeded!!
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Plan to return!!
MichaelNov 07, 2022Maineville, USA
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Have been to Maldives in 2018 in two resorts but this one topped it all.
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OUSTANDING , everything was 10 out of 10
FinleyOct 08, 2022Greenwood, USA
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Had a nice, relaxing time. Resort is very nice, rooms are comfortable, food was very good, staff was great. Loved this trip.
MichelleOct 01, 2022Miramar, USA
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Beautiful place, attentive staff, and great accommodations. We booked for 5 nights on the water bungalow (without personal pool). Would love to come back for the same deal in the future!
JessicaNov 06, 2022Waco, USA
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The resort is perfection, the scenery stunning and the food delicious. We booked a 9 night day and are already in love! I would absolutely 100% recommend this place to anyone.
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The staff are so friendly and accommodating. The guests are relaxed and happy and we are so happy we chose Mercure Koodoo for our delayed honeymoon!
LenaOct 28, 2022Duluth, USA
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This has been a top notch experience from the time we landed. The staff at this resort really take time to make sure you are satisfied and are always friendly and willing to help. The room we had was wonderful and I would highly recommend this resort to anyone wanting to visit the Maldives.
TravisOct 18, 2022Atlanta, USA
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This was our first time to the Maldives and MERCURE Kooddoo Maldives. The location rooms and staff are amazing. The staff was very helpful in all respects. My wife has some food allergies and the food staff and chef were very accommodating for her and made special gluten and dairy free items for her. The rooms are over water bungalows and you walk down steps to enter water and snorkel. All kinds of marine life right off rooms. If I had any concern it would be that the steps into water get slippery with Algae so you must be careful. All in all it was extremely enjoyable stay and would definitely come back again. And hope to soon. This was our first trip to Maldives and using TravelZoo. I was skeptical at first but not anymore. TravelZoo made booking easy and trip seem-less, and at a great price