SAii Lagoon Maldives, Curio Collection by Hilton

This beach villa boasts a vibrant, large-scale contrasting garden theme, featuring purple paired with yellow. The entrance greets you with a romantic purple garden archway. Inside, the room is adorned with vintage wooden airplane artwork. The pool's mosaic tiles gradient from purple to green. What's truly captivating is that the large lagoon under the wooden bridge connecting SAii and the neighboring Hard Rock island is home to schools of fish whose scales shimmer with the same purple and green gradient as the pool. It's incredibly beautiful, making you marvel at the existence of such stunning marine life. Seeing this pool instantly makes you feel like it's a mermaid's exclusive swimming spot. Swimming in it is pure bliss – a truly ingenious design. It sparkles magnificently both under the sun and at night. There's also another small courtyard where you can shower under swaying coconut trees, enjoying the play of sunlight during the day or moonlight at night, or simply relax in a hammock. A truly delightful island experience. After booking, Nishnatha Jayawardena, the Cluster Reservations Supervisor from the reservations department, enthusiastically communicated with me multiple times in detail about the various arrival transport arrangements. All the transportation and timing were very well-planned and reasonable. The reception staff, shuttle drivers, and those responsible for housekeeping, luggage delivery, and finally, departure transport, were all very conscientious and responsible. Everyone on the island seemed joyful, and there was a wide array of activities. There were also many restaurants and multiple public pool areas, each with its own unique design. Upon departure, there was a dedicated lounge for waiting, and the staff even raised flags and waved goodbye to guests as they left the island.

This island resort is actually three hotels spread across three small interconnected islands, with dining options shared among them. The Hilton resort is on Sari Lagoon Island. It's mostly frequented by foreigners, and there's very little Chinese-speaking staff, so if you don't speak any English, you might face some challenges. The scenery is beautiful, and the service is excellent. The rooms are well-maintained. However, be aware that toothbrushes and toothpaste are not provided. Housekeeping cleans the room three times a day, so if you don't want them to come in, make sure to hang the 'Do Not Disturb' sign, otherwise, they will enter. I booked the all-inclusive meal plan, but there are some dishes, drinks, and alcoholic beverages in the restaurants that aren't included and require an extra charge. Make sure to check the English menu carefully.