남편과 10살아들과 함께 9월 25일부터 7일 밤을 머물렀습니다. 남편과 저는 다양한 종류의 빌라를 체험해보고 싶어서 처음 4박은 비치풀빌라에서, 3박은 워터풀빌라에서 머물렀습니다. 두 빌라 모두 바다의 풍광은 훌륭했지만, 우리 가족은 비치풀빌라를 더 좋아했습니다.빌라들 사이의 간격이 넓어서 비치빌라 앞 해변을 걸을 때, 이 아름다운 해변에서 가족들만 함께 했던 환상적인 경험이 너무 행복했습니다. 리조트가 매우 넓고 경치가 너무 아름다워서 가족들과 자전거를 타고 섬을 탐험하는 기분이 너무 좋았고 자전거를 타면서 느꼈던 상쾌하고 자연스러운 바람의 느낌은 한국에 돌아와서도 잊을수가 없습니다. 섬이 넓어서 자주 버기를 사용했는데, 특히 기억에 남는 버기 운전자가 두 분 있습니다. Rishwann은 비가 온 뒤 도로 컨디션이 좋지 않은 상태에서 운전할 때 최대한 조심히 운전해서 가족들이 불편함을 느끼지 않도록 했고, 항상 따뜻한 유머로 아들에게 웃어줘서 정말 감사했습니다. 또한 Somah는 우리가 한국인이라는 것을 알고 손흥민 선수가 출전하는 토트넘 경기 시간을 알려줘 남편과 아들이 저녁 식사 후에 열렬히 응원하고 즐거운 시간을 보낼 수 있었습니다. 사소한 일이겠지만 저희 가족과 한국에 대한 관심에 감동했습니다. Earth 레스토랑에서 전문적인 기술로 가족들을 행복하게 해준 Mahir씨에게도 감사의 인사를 전하고 싶습니다. 우리가 매운 음식을 좋아한다는 것을 알고 마히르 씨가 특별히 요리사에게 부탁해준 음식들은 무척 감동적이었습니다. 남편은 이때 먹은 특별한 똠얌꿍이 인생 최고의 똠얌꿍이라며 칭찬했습니다. 원앤온리에 머무는 동안 최대한 편안하게 지낼 수 있도록 도와주신 host Rasheed 에게도 감사드립니다. 원앤온리에 머물면서 한가지 아쉬운 점은 날씨 때문에 예약한 스노클링이나 선셋뱅크 투어 등을 하지 못했다는 것입니다. 또한 상어 투어는 배로 왕복 한시간이 넘는 거리인데도 상어 두 마리만 볼 수 있다는 것이 상당히 아쉬웠습니다. 상어 투어 이후에는 솔직히 다른 투어가 전혀 기대되지 않더라구요 아름다운 해변과 바다, 휴양지가 너무 완벽했는데, 열 살짜리 아들이 할 수 있는 액티비티가 부족했기에 오래머물기에는 조금 지루하고 아쉬웠습니다. 그럼에도 불구하고 저와 남편은 원앤온리를 다시 꼭방문하기로 약속했습니다. 원앤온리의 바다를 본 이상 그 어떤 바다도 이보다 더 아름다울 수 없을 것 같아서 걱정이네요 저희 가족에게 친절하게 대해주신 모든 직원들이 건강하게 잘 지내셨으면 좋겠고 정말 감사드립니다.

By way of reference, my wife and I travel extensively for work and pleasure so our standards are Aman quality high...... First the good The villas are of older classic construction, but meticulously maintained - some of the largest villas on the islands... with a gigantic WOW in terms of space, design, thoughtful touches... all necessary electronics.... these might be our favorite villas of anywhere we have stayed... also located in a manner which provides privacy.... and views of the ocean rather than other villas..... unlike much of the Maldives where the villas are adjacent and screened by walls... The ability to bike around the island was an added plus.. and we had a blast efoiling - the instructors were patient and awesome.... the island roads of sand a romantic wonderland.. The restaurants are of excellent quality food.... the breakfast buffet was top of the line... quality over quantity... yet not wanting for anything... Now the reason for the lack of five stars. 85% of the staff at the resort was perfect - service exactly as you would expect at a five star resort... But 15% of the staff seemed as if they did not want to be there.. were not responsive, and really did a poor job... this was true across the board... so some nights at the restaurants were great... other nights, we felt ignored and as if we were a bother when we asked for anything... this was true in every area... sometimes we would go for breakfast, and housekeeping had not made up the room - other times, they went above and beyond with thoughtful touches [our understanding was that the butler kept forgetting to notify them...so not their fault... Our butler, unfortunately fell into the 15% that did not want to be there.... ... and when this happens, it really takes away from the experience... so when we made special request... it was if we were asking for world... So how do you review, when you want to praise 85%of the staff, yet the ones that dragged the service down, need to step up their game. A big thank you for those amazing staff which were the majority. One other small problem was that when families were seated next to us, the kids cranked up their phones and ipads...and games and ruined the environment for all other tables... when we asked the waiters, they said there was nothing they could do about it... [perhaps it would be good to have family seating times and couples seating times.... or easier yet, just require all devices use earphones... that way the kids can enjoy and the rest of the guest are not affected....] All resorts are struggling with this issue, so this is not just a One and Only issue.

This was our 3rd visit to this stunning O&O resort and we shall definitely be returning again. The resort is so beautiful from the moment you arrive at the mooring in your luxury yacht from Male, to the villas on their own private beach and the lush greenery of the whole resort this place is paradise !!! The staff are so friendly and attentive to your needs, and always with a smile throughout they are an absolute credit to themselves and to One & Only. The food in all the restaurants is superb and set in wonderful surroundings which never fails to impress. Special mention to our host Samir (Sam) for looking after my wife and myself for the week organising restaurant reservations and trips. Top man, so personable and always presented immaculately. As always we were sad to leave, but sincerely looking forward to returning at the earliest opportunity.

We have just returned from our second visit to this island paradise and enjoyed without doubt the best holiday of our lives . The island and accommodation is perfect , the food amazing but the people are what make your time here even more enjoyable . Thank you to Nasih for looking after us so spectacularly, he is fantastic. Thank you to Maama and his team at the beach club , you are awesome . Thank you to Shasheen and Pasindu for making us laugh every night and the superb drinks . In truth every person we were lucky enough to have interacted with made our time here even more enjoyable. If you are considering booking here and wavering between this and another island then just book this place . We have been lucky enough to visit many excellent hotels in our life but this one is just the best . Thank you again to all at One & Only . We will see you again .

Location is amazing, every detail is looked after, but more importantly on top to the luxury, the overall resort atmosphere is extremely elegant and fine. What makes really the difference is the kindness and professionalism of the staff, extremely nice. We had the opportunity to meet many of the them, in various circumstances and we were always impressed by their natural kindness (in the SPA, restaurants - the staff of the Fanditha was just superb! And the chef very talented!). Special heathfelt thanks goes to Hameed and Manaal.