I was very skeptical about this resort, thinking there must be some kind of catch... but thankfully, all my impressions shattered those expectations... We stayed with a large family group of 12 people, and everyone was thrilled, which is quite surprising for such a diverse group with different interests and ideas about vacationing. Pros: 1. **Service.** There's Russian-speaking staff and Russian menus in the restaurants, kids' clubs, and management. Masha, our guardian angel, helped us with everything. She was always reachable, booked activities for us, gave recommendations, met us, saw us off, etc. Honestly, a huge part of our successful vacation was Masha's dedication to ensuring our pleasant stay. 2. **Grounds.** It's beautiful and green, with sand, bicycles, compact, well-manicured, and with accent lighting in the evenings. Two pools, plenty of available sun loungers, and spots for peaceful relaxation. 3. **Alcohol Menu.** It's enormous. We didn't even manage to try everything in our 7-day stay. There's Japanese sake, biodynamic wines, sparkling, red, rosé, and white wines from various countries. 4. **Japanese Restaurant.** We liked this one the most for dinner. 5. **Italian Restaurant.** We preferred this one for lunch, as the atmosphere around the restaurant is perfect for the best experience during midday hours. 6. **Activities.** There are both paid and free activities. Tennis, a beach cinema, non-motorized boats, table hockey, volleyball, billiards, and bicycles are all free. 7. **Dedicated Coffee Shop.** As a coffee connoisseur, I visited this spot the most. Of what I tried, the Espresso Corretto was my favorite ❤️. There are signature coffee drinks and classics. You can also treat yourself to delicious ice cream there. 8. **Excellent Souvenir Shop.** Minor Cons (yes, there are a few): 1. The reef near the water villas is a bit sparse and boring. You can see a lot of fish and stingrays near Villa 125. 2. We booked 4 rooms six months in advance, specifically requesting a sunset-facing location, but this was ignored. 🤷🏻♂️ 3. The business lounge at Cora in Malé is very weak and located in an old building, whereas other hotels' business lounges are in the new terminal, which is much more pleasant, and this matters since seaplane waiting times can be 2-3 hours. 4. The exterior of all the villas is a B-. In some places, it's minimalist and too plain externally. Overall, we were very satisfied, as the minor drawbacks didn't significantly impact our experience. Thank you, Cora Cora ❤️
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