Scores at a Glance
Club Med Kani & The Finolhu VillasHeritage Awali Golf & Spa Resort
Overall
8.8
8.7
Beach
9.3
8.4
Food
8.7
8.5
Service
8.8
8.7
Rooms
8.9
8.2
Luxury
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8.5
Value
8.5
8.2
Romance
9.1
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Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
8.8
Overall Score
8.7
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.8 (2,154)
Google Rating
4.6 (2,634)
Rates TBD
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
No
Adults Only
No
Yes
Kids' Club
Yes
Oceanfront
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
25 min
Airport Transfer
50 min
All Scores
9.3
Beach
8.4
8.7
Food
8.5
8.8
Service
8.7
8.9
Rooms
8.2
8.0
Pools
8.4
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Luxury
8.5
8.5
Value
8.2
8.8
Family
9.0
9.1
Romance
–
8.2
Nightlife
–
8.4
Quiet
–
9.2
Adventure
8.8
8.2
Wellness
9.0
6.5
Remote work
–
Vibes
Yes
Quiet
–
Yes
Adventure
Yes
Yes
Lively
–
Activities
Yes
Diving
–
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Kids
Yes
–
Golf
Yes
Club Med Kani & The Finolhu Villas
- Finolhu Villas overwater experience
- PADI 5-star dive center
- Trapeze and circus school
- Eco-snorkeling excursions
Heritage Awali Golf & Spa Resort
- 5 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 50 min from MRU
Pros · Club Med Kani & The Finolhu Villas
- Strong true all-inclusive framework.
- Excellent Maldives lagoon and snorkeling setting.
- Family and teen programming at Kani.
- Luxury privacy at Finolhu Villas.
Pros · Heritage Awali Golf & Spa Resort
- Official five-star all-inclusive resort.
- Strong kids club hours and family programming.
- Golf, spa and Bel Ombre estate access.
- Large review base and strong service sentiment.
Cons · Club Med Kani & The Finolhu Villas
- Kani can feel social and louder near the main hub.
- Finolhu costs substantially more.
- Scuba and some specialist watersports are extra.
- Not a dedicated remote-work resort.
Cons · Heritage Awali Golf & Spa Resort
- Package rules can be confusing.
- Some premium dining and golf benefits vary by plan.
- South-coast beach conditions can be more variable than sheltered lagoons.