Adaaran Select Meedhupparu

Emily De Beer

We had the most amazing experience. Everything from the amazing buffet, breakfast had all the options you can imagine, healthy options too. The number of restaurants around the island meant you wouldn’t get bored of the menus which is great when you’re staying in one place for the whole holiday. We were able to snorkel off the beach from our room and we saw manta rays, star fish, turtles, an octopus and lots of big fish. The pool was also so nice, with a bar and our barman Naseer was excellent. He was so friendly and was great to see him whenever he was on shift.

David Miall

This was our second holiday to Meedhupparu and it lived up to our return expectations in everyway that it could. Everything on the island was clean and well maintained and all of the staff were immensely friendly, helpful and approachable in every way. The island experienced its first rain of 2025 over night whilst we were there during which 28cm fell. When we awoke some of the islands internal paths were underwater. The maintenance team were on it straight away and by 1000hrs had pumps running to clear the surface water. By that evening all the paths were cleared of water and back in use. Throughout our stay we rotated around the islands restaurants but our favorite by far was the Sufura which specialised in Indian cuisine with a different theme each night reflecting a different province of India. The food was so good I am not sure I will ever be able to enjoy another curry in the UK again. The below members of staff I would like to give a special mention to as they regularly went over and above to make out stay even more enjoyable. Adaaran Select take note……these staff members are a true credit to your brand and should be retained: Apoorva (front of house at Sufura) - Always friendly and welcoming on every visit. Soyonia (front of house at Jaafaiy) - Always greeted guests in professional and friendly manner. Lexman (sous chef at Sufura) - Always friendly and more than happy to take time in explaining to guests what all of the specialality dishes were. He was also in charge of the chicken being cooked in the firepit which was mouth wateringly delicious every night of the week. Abdulla (waiter Sufura) – Polite, friendly and attentive. Knew what we liked to drink and would bring it over without even being asked. The sand area of the restaurant which he was responsible for was always pristine. Vernon (reception) – Really vigilant and immensely professional. Would always take time in the evening to find the guests whom he had had contact with and ask them how their day had been. Also an accomplished karaoke singer as he didn’t even need the auto cue. Nirdosh (Watervillas Butler) – Although not our butler this year he always made a point of coming over to speak to us and ask how our stay was going whenever we passed one another on the island. Immensely professional and always impeccably turned out. Ali Hameed (house keeping) – Maintained our room beautifully throughout our 2 week stay. There was never a grain of sand in the room after he had been and he also ensured that we received extra bottled water after I happened to mention that we both drank 2 litres per day. Petkum, Chamara & N.Ssanka (Sunset Bar) – Despite the bar regularly being incredibly busy these boys ran a very professional and efficient operation. There was rarely much of a wait for our drinks to be brought over and amazingly they also had time to have a chat and joke with the customers. We both appreciated their taste in funky shirts too.

Irina Newman

We stayed for 7 days in a beach villa. Unfortunately, it was opposite the landing / take off spot for hydro planes and aside the noise, the smell of fuel was not pleasant when you are trying to relax on the beach. Wooden sun beds were old and riddled with ants, we were advised that the rooms have been recently refurbished, though not ours. Hence 3 out of 5 stars given. We ended up going to other places to swim and relax. Tennis court is uneven concrete surface and not the standard you would expect to have in a 5* hotel. Rackets (and balls) are in a terrible state and need to be upgraded. Saying that, restaurants and bars around the resort were great and staff are exceptional. Coral reef around the island is full of different fish and baby sharks. There is a pool also but we have not tried it - it is not very big and all beds were taken when we were passing. Though we were not interested in the pool as the sea offers so much!

Mr Green

Wow, what a lovely island. We were very lucky to see Dolphins, Turtles and an array of different fish. The food was delicious and the selection of drinks was aplenty. A big mention to Romesh at the sunset bar. He always had a smile on his face and made us feel very welcome. He helped advise us of the beach bbq which we went to and couldn't fault. Hopefully one day we'll be back.

David Cox

If you want a perfect relaxing beach experience this is the place to come. The staff cannot do more to make your stay here perfect. Accommodation is great our was on the beach just a few steps to the sea. Snorkelling is a must with an abundance of fish all about. A big shoutout to the bartenders at the sunset bar Pethum, Ramesh and Chamaia who mix fantastic drinks for you.