Once again having read certain reviews on Ranveli I can only think that they are written by people who would like to keep this little gem to themselves. On this trip we were part of a very small group of guests and nothing was too much trouble for the staff. There have been some changes to the pool area, gardens... more

I read various reviews before I went and was more than a little nervous as to what to expect. The complaints varied from: the light bulbs not being bright enough to there only being one shade on the beach. The bulbs have been altered and are now fine to read by and I counted eleven shades on the beach -... more

We visited for our honeymoon in Feb 2009. I was a bit worried having read a couple of bad reviews on this site. I can only say that they must have gone to a different place, and I'm fussy! The accommodation was clean and comfortable. The staff are always on hand to deal with everything and anything you could need.... more

We went for a fortnight in Mar 09 booked through Portland (cheaper than Thompson, but both owned by TUI so effectively the same company). It was much cheaper than comparable islands but drinks and activities are extra, and all are subject to a 10% service charge. If you have a problem with this, go somewhere else. The highlight of Ranveli... more

We have just come back from 2 great weeks at RANVELI it was a very late booking with thompson 5 days before, flight ok WHAT WE LIKED the reef is one off the best i have ever seen but beware the strong current its great on the way down but a hard swim back to the beach. rooms large, clean... more

I read a lot of the reviews about Ranveli before I went and found it difficult to tell what to expect as they differed so much. This was my ninth trip to the Maldives (different islands each time) so I'm trying for a balanced factual review based on my previous experince. Ranveli is s budget island and you get what... more

Let me start with the things I liked about Ranveli because the list is short - the beach, the water, the house reef, the fish life. Other than that, I had a pretty unpleasant experience. When I first walked into the room, everything looked great. The room looked beautiful and immaculate. Then I went into the bathroom, which was dark... more

Having booked 7 weeks before leaving, for a last minute getaway for Christmas we didn't know what to expect. Especially after reading mixed reviews on this site. Well we had absolutely nothing to worry about it was brilliant! The beach was typical Maldives pure white soft sand and mostly deserted. The food was very good, over our 2 week stay... more

Fantastic very small island. Staff. food, all great, we had no complaints and no illness. The diving is fantastic and the house reef very easy to dive. Go you will love it. Take the seaplane transfer, what an experience. more