Ocean Retreat & Spa (Guraidhoo) Hotel Review

3 out of 5

by A verified traveler

Extremely Bad Excursion Staff

Posted 19 Nov 2023 on Hotels

As someone who has traveled to more than 30 countries, this is the first time I will write such a comment. The excursion manager of the hotel is an incompatible person named Zizu. He discriminated against us among other guests because we did not participate in the trip he wanted. He scammed us and charged us $20 extra per head. Moreover, despite this, he always ignored our questions and requests until the last day. Almost everything we dreamed of was ruined because of him. The hotel's biggest problem is Zizu. Apart from this, the kitchen staff was friendly and attentive. Room attendant Khalek was a respectful person who did his job extremely well. The reception was also polite and respectful. The meals were sufficient and satisfying. The rooms, facilities and location were very satisfactory. Guraidhoo is a small and quiet island. Don't go with high expectations. It can be preferred for tranquility and plenty of siesta. But because of Zizu, I would never consider going there again. Thank you to other employees for their interest and concern.

5 out of 5

by A verified traveler

This traveler left a rating score only Posted 31 Oct 2023

5 out of 5

by A verified traveler

Posted 9 Oct 2023

Food was amazing very taste. Beach was the best beach we seen in our life. Staff very helpful. People very nice.cats were soo cute living by the ocean its soo nice. Loved the weather rain and shine all times.

5 out of 5

by A verified traveler from Waialua

Posted 9 Sep 2023

Great value, rooms were clean and tidy, and the staff were very friendly and helpful. Guriadhoo was very safe and had some beautiful beachs, and amazing diving. You could surf at riptides, a fun right hander just be careful of 5 min paddle across the channel, foxys the left hander was a bit fickle and best at mid to high tide, Much better value than staying at the expensive resorts or kandoma holiday inn

5 out of 5

by A verified traveler

Posted 27 Jun 2023

Just amazing❤️❤️❤️

5 out of 5

by A verified traveler

Posted 30 Apr 2023

Excellent property for a budget friendly stay

5 out of 5

by A verified traveler

More then I was expected

Posted 28 Feb 2023 on Hotels

I just want to thanks to all staff in hotel there are amazing and helpful. First of all you can come to there via private tranfer or public depends what you preferred more but it’s very good both off. Near to the hotel is port few minutes walking. Hotel has amazing welcome room and very clean dining area. Room are very clean with all cofeee tea water just no soap and gel(that you need to take from home) . Beach is the best that I see there in few island oround. You have sun beds and umbrellas for free and it’s only for tourist . Area oround is that you have one small cafe to buy drinks and in the island you will find also a lot to eat . All in I just want to give 10 even I am sure that they will upgrade something after my stay. Thanks a lot for beautiful stay.

3 out of 5

by A verified traveler

This traveler left a rating score only Posted 15 Jan 2023 on Hotels

5 out of 5

by A verified traveler

Super Friendly

Posted 9 Mar 2021 on Hotels

I had a good experience, start to finish. The owner and staff were very helpful and friendly, the accomodation was spacious (I'm used to Hong Kong!) clean, and comfortable. Food was good and plentiful. I wasn't here for a vacation as such, it was a 'hop' location between countries on my way 'home'....my requirements might be quite different from people on a holiday! The guys at the guest house did ask about excursions, swimming with sharks etc. but I didn't have the time in the week :( Good people, comfortable, affordable place to be. WiFi just worked for everything I needed it for (I wasn't editing and posting video!) Would visit again anytime. Recommended if you're visiting Guraidhoo and you want a quit, local experience. I didn't take pics of the accomodation itself, they are all of Guraidhoo itself, sorry about that!