Angaga Island Resort and Spa

We stayed at Angaga for 2 weeks in Oct/Nov 2024. This was the 13th island that we have visited. We prefer rustic traditional Maldive islands, not too big, friendly and with a good house reef. Angaga did not disappoint. The island is based in the center of South Ari Atoll with powder white sand and swinging palm trees. So beautiful and photogenic both above and below sea level. The house reef is extremely easily accessible just off the beach. It was pleasing to see some new coral regrowth along with the abundant sea life including large shoals of fish, turtles, large black and white tip reef sharks, nurse sharks, sting ray, moray eels, lionfish and many more. It is a must to take an underwater camera. Our only niggle is that we saw other guests standing on the corals and even kicking sea cucumbers. Other resorts we have visited leave information in the rooms about the correct conduct of snorkeling on the house reef. We chose to stay on the half-board plus option which includes breakfast, evening meal, morning and afternoon snacks and a modest list of cocktails, house spirits, wine and soft drinks. A free snorkel trip is also included in this plan. We found the meals to be very good with plenty of choice. Our fabulous, friendly waiter Moosa looked after us for the duration of our stay and gave us a table overlooking the beach. Every evening, we were greeted by Gurung, one of the many chefs, with a salute and a huge smile. It’s always a pleasure to see staff so happy in their work. Not only the restaurant had a sandy floor but the main bar too where we met two tremendous waiters and cocktail makers, Saman and Nabbe. Their professionalism and friendly banter made drinks at the bar most enjoyable. The sunset bar is a must-visit. Situated at the end of the new Premier Water Villas the sea breeze, beautiful sunsets and again friendly staff really offer a relaxing ambiance. I had a few problems with my drone but one of the chefs very kindly offered to help me. Thank you so much Kanishka for your very helpful advice and use of your battery pack. It was very thoughtful of you. We were bitten quite badly by mosquitos which is a first for us in the Maldives. Hubaib on reception arranged for me to see the doctor and straight away gave me some medication. Thank you Hubaib for organising this for me. We decided to go on the Whaleshark trip by dhoni boat. At a reasonable price of $60 per person we ventured out to sea in search of the largest fish in the ocean. The captain Ahead and his crew found a young fish at a mere 5 to 6 meters long. Swimming with this gentle giant is an awesome experience and we came home with some fabulous photos to remind us of our adventure. A bonus too was to see a Manta Ray. The captain served tea, coffee and coconut on our return to the island. The jetty gets very hot so remember your flip flops for your return. The security guard offered to lend me his! The rooms are well equipped with rustic bamboo furniture and a spacious ind

It was an amazing experience! We were greeted nicely, everyone was attentive to our needs. The guys at the front desk did everything for us, when we needed them. The only thing I can complain about, was the cleanliness of our room. I guess it depends on who is doing the cleaning. Our guy, didn’t do a good job. I told him once to clean under the bed, but it was just that one time. In the shower, in the drain, there was still hair from the people before us. Not once, he took it. My husband did it for me. I complained about this in the survey note they gave us to fill out. I guess they didn’t read it, otherwise they would’ve have it done. The restaurant had good food, something different every night. One thing that bothered us and all the guests (I asked everyone I could) is that they’re building a pool, which makes no sense at all. We chose this place because it had no pool. It’s going to loose the feeling that you’re living in a small jungle. I’m not sure if we’re coming back again here because of the pool. You don’t need a pool when you’ve got the whole Indian Ocean for yourself. The reef is beautiful, you can still see where the Tsunami hit 20 years ago. I guess it’s still recovering. In the 20 first minutes we were snorkeling, we saw a turtle and a black tip shark. The colors of the corals are beautiful and the marine life is abundant. All in all, we had an amazing time and we are thankful for it!

Where should we start? An all around lovely holiday! The island is perfect for anyone looking for peace and relaxation. The house reef, with its many colorful inhabitants, is wonderful for snorkeling. From small fish, turtles and rays to small reef sharks, everything can be seen here. The accommodations are a bit older, but still in good condition. The food is very varied and really tasty. The staff is also incredibly nice and helpful. We had a really nice conversation with the staff, especially in the souvenir shop and at the bar, and so were able to meet some really great people. A lot of effort was also put into the evening program and we were happy to take part in it. We were also able to take part in some excursions such as snorkeling with the beautiful manta rays. These were very well organized and we were able to collect wonderful memories. Everyone in the spa was also very friendly and concerned about our well-being. This holiday was really successful for us and we would love to come back.

We had the best time at Angaga. The first step we took on the island was the beginning of a perfect Holiday. We got an upgrade to the new premium water bungalows. They are amazing!! Waking up and going to sleep on the ocean is amazing. Scanning the water and seeing sharks, manta’s, sting rays and so much more… A special thanks to Naja for keeping our room picture perfect and super clean. He is so friendly!! Every body on the island is friendly and helpfull so we got totaly relaxed to! The food was great! Everything super frech and yummy. Great salades, fish and curry’s and again realy friendly people that serve the food! You dont even have to go far to see amazing fish. There is an amazing reef right there, Its like swimming in a big aquarium. And when You do take a trip of the island everything is realy organized! Thank you to everybody at Angaga for giving us a beautifull holiday, we left with an amazing feeling and super relaxed!!

The hotel is not worthy of 5 stars, the rooms are very old, the walls are cracked, the doors are broken, there are also cockroaches. If your house falls on the side where there is almost no water in the ocean, you have to walk to the other side to enter the water or go to the pool which is one and with very few sunbeds, if you struggle to get one. There is a tennis court, but it is only for STAFF, there is a children's corner, but it is open until 5 pm, after that there is nothing for the children to do in the complex, there is a pool table that is always occupied .The food is shocking, it is only for Asians and Indians, for Europeans there is almost no fruit, almost no vegetables, vegetables too. Grill with spices only for Indians and the grill is once a week. If you miss breakfast or lunch scheduled as a time, you can eat but you will you pay for it, it doesn't matter that you are all inclusive, if you want an alcoholic drink other than the small assortment, you will pay for it. There is an a la carte restaurant, you have the right to order one dish if you want something extra, as my daughter only eats fries you will pay for them. There is no entertainment on the island in the evening as well as during the day.

Honestly, Angaga is one of the best resorts I've stayed in the Maldives so far! It is not a fancy luxury property but provides all the amenities you need for a relaxing vacation. We booked this resort last minute so we did not have time for deep research, but we were not disappointed at all. The main reason to come to Angaga was the house reef; we read mixed reviews about it but I have to say we were pleasantly surprised. The reef is recovering well, you can see newly grown corals everywhere and lots of sea life: we have seen nurse sharks, black tips sharks, white tips sharks, turtles and groups of eagle rays every day beside the common fish species. We stayed in one of the sunrise-side beach houses (nr 107) which was just perfect for us since the house was right in front of villa. The house was clean and comfortable with an outside seating area and swing. There were some ants in the bathroom when it was raining at night, but it is normal in the tropics and ants spray was provided. The water villas looked a bit outdated, but the ones on the sunset side are currently under renovation and will be completely renewed by the end of the year. The staff is accommodating without being pushy or disturbing you in any way. Special thanks to the guys at the reception who are always there to assist in case you have any questions or need help, to the chefs at the restaurant who prepare amazing food day by day and to the guys in the bar (especially to Zafran) who serve delicious cocktails in minutes! We'll be back!